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“Every Woman Needs to Know About The T Lady Tea,” Says Founder Elissa Scott

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4 years ago

January 12, 2022

From the onset of puberty, a woman’s body often undergoes a series of changes. Women start to menstruate and grow breasts, and eventually, get pregnant and give birth. For most women, the end of their reproductive life is signified by Menopause.

Menopause is a stage in a woman’s life that brings about many changes to the body. Three significant events take place during this time, but the most well-known is Menopause itself. This event signals the end of Menstruation.

The other two events you may not be as familiar with, but should still know about; is Perimenopause and Postmenopause. Perimenopause starts typically somewhere between 30 and 55 years old—when your menstrual cycle becomes irregular or can stop altogether. The Menopause stage is around ages 50 to 55 years old. Although, these ages can differ in women because everyone’s different.

Understanding Menopause

The first thing to understand about these milestones (Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause), is that they are all normal stages and natural parts of aging, and not to be defined as any sort of medical condition.

While you can’t stop your biological clock from ticking away, that doesn’t mean there aren’t things you can do for your body to ease symptoms and prevent discomfort. It’s an excellent idea for women to learn about the changes they might see in their 40’s—so they know what to expect.

We know that knowledge is power, and if you have a baseline of what to expect in the next few years, it makes dealing with symptoms much easier. That said, no one will experience Perimenopause, Menopause or Postmenopause precisely the same way—every woman’s experience is definitely different.

The Symptoms of Menopause

You’re not going crazy, neither are you bewitched. You’re only going through Menopause. Let’s talk about the common symptoms of Menopause here!

During the stages of Menopause, multiple symptoms can suddenly appear. 40 symptoms in total have been recorded by many women, and can send you into a whirlwind of being cranky, anxious, experiencing erratic mood swings, memory loss, dryness down below, and especially sleepless nights. During this time, you might also experience hot flashes/hot flushes, and waking up at night—drenched. Just to mention a few.

Reducing the Symptoms of Menopause

Women can be more prepared for this stage by looking at natural herbs that can reduce these symptoms and make it an easier process overall.

Menopause Tea created by the founder, Elissa Scott, known as The T Lady, is a tea that consists of the five recommended herbs for Menopause. The herbal tea was created for Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopausal stages of life. Each herb has a specific role in the physical and mental state of the woman’s body. It alleviates symptoms like hot flashes, sleepless nights, anxiety, mood swings, period cramps and joint pains.

Being someone that knows the symptoms of Menopause all too well, Elissa Scott was spurred by her personal menopausal experiences to discover a natural remedy that could ease the process of Menopause for women. The organic beverage has been proven, trialed, and tested with individuals for years by Elissa Scott herself and testimonials received from all over the world.

“The beauty of the tea is that it’s a community affair. Asides from me, there are other women from all walks of life involved in the delicate process of production. From the tea maker to the tea packers, we are all women with a similar story,” she says.

The Bottom Line

The journey that a woman’s body undergoes is quite a phenomenal one. And with more knowledge and information on how to navigate the process, it can become an easier one. Also, aside from seeking natural remedies like herbs and ancient teas, training one’s body and mind with exercise, eating a healthy diet, sugar and alcohol reduction can make the process and journey through Menopause an easy one.

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When Seasons Shift: Dr. Leeshe Grimes on Grief, Loneliness, and Finding Light Again

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4 days ago

February 22, 2026

Michelle Langton

Some emotional storms arrive without warning. A sudden change in weather, a holiday approaching, or even a bright sunny day can stir feelings that don’t match the world outside. For many people, the hardest seasons are not defined by temperature; they are defined by what’s happening inside, where grief and loneliness often move quietly.

This is the emotional terrain where Dr. Leeshe Grimes has spent her career doing some of her most meaningful work. As a psychotherapist, registered play therapist, retired U.S. Army combat veteran, and founder of Elevated Minds in the DMV area, she understands how deeply seasonal shifts and unresolved grief can affect people. Her upcoming books explore this very space, guiding readers through the emotional weight that can appear during different times of the year.

What sets Dr. Grimes apart is her ability to see clearly what many people overlook. Seasonal depression, for example, is usually tied to winter months. But she often sees it appear during warm, bright seasons, the times when the world seems happiest. For someone already grieving or feeling disconnected, watching others travel, celebrate, or gather can create its own kind of heaviness. Sunshine doesn’t always lift the mood; sometimes it highlights what feels missing.

The same misunderstanding surrounds grief. Society often treats it as a short-term experience with predictable phases and a clean ending. But in her practice, Dr. Grimes sees how grief keeps evolving. It doesn’t disappear on a timeline. It weaves itself into routines, memories, and milestones. People learn to carry it differently, but they rarely leave it behind completely. And that’s not failure, it’s human.

Her approach to mental health centers on truth rather than pressure. She encourages clients to acknowledge the emotions they try to hide: sadness that lingers longer than expected, moments of joy that feel out of place, and the waves of loneliness that return even when life seems stable. Instead of pushing for quick recovery, she focuses on helping people understand how emotions shift and how to care for themselves through those changes.

Much of her insight comes from her military years, where she witnessed the emotional toll of loss, transition, and constant survival. She saw how people continued functioning while carrying pain that had nowhere to go. That experience shaped her belief that healing requires space, space to feel, to speak, and to move through emotions without judgment.

In her clinical work today at Elevated Minds, she encourages people to build small, steady habits that anchor them during difficult seasons. Journaling helps them recognize patterns and name what feels heavy. Community support breaks the cycle of isolation. Therapy creates a place where emotions don’t have to be minimized or explained away. And intentional routines, daily sunlight, mindful breaks, and calm evenings help rebuild emotional balance.

Her upcoming books expand on these ideas, offering practical guidance for navigating both grief and seasonal depression. She focuses on helping readers understand that healing is not about escaping pain. It’s about learning how to live with it in a healthier way, honoring memories, acknowledging loneliness, and still allowing room for moments of light.

What makes Dr. Leeshe Grimes a compelling voice in mental health is her ability to bring language to experiences that many struggle to explain. She reminds people that emotional seasons don’t always match the weather and that there is no single path through grief. But within those shifts, she believes there is always a way forward.

The seasons will continue to change. And with the right tools, compassion, and support, people can change with them, finding steadiness, softness, and light again, one step at a time.