well check - may 2026

how my mom's health is impacting my own

I want to be transparent about my health updates, while protecting myself in sharing more personal updates, especially ones that feel vulnerable. These essays will be behind the paywall, and I’ve priced my subscriptions as low as Substack will allow me to go.

This month’s well check is a deeply personal one.

It’s not just about my health journey, but also how taking care of my parents' health is impacting my own (from a caregiving standpoint, as well as seeking out specialist care).

a quick catch up: why I went on a GLP-1, months 2 & 3, and my most recent well check. Working with BBR for a year helped me establish a really solid health foundation to stay successful and strong on a GLP-1. I go to Modern Age in New York, and I have a 30 minute check in with my provider every 4-6 weeks to ensure I’m staying healthy on the medication (and bloodwork every 3 months).