Wellness in 2026: What Women Need to Know Now
If there’s one thing that became crystal clear at our February Wellness Panel, it’s this:
Women are craving clarity — not more noise.
Our room was filled with thoughtful conversation, honest questions, and a shared desire to understand what actually supports women’s health as we head into 2026. With experts spanning women’s health and menopause, gut health and parasites, functional emotional wellness, and fitness and muscle health, the discussion struck a powerful balance between back-to-basics wisdom and informed, cautious curiosity about modern tools.
No hype. No shame. No one-size-fits-all answers.
Just grounded insight, real talk, and permission to trust your body again.
The Big Theme: Wellness Isn’t Complicated — But It Is Personal
Across every specialty, one message echoed again and again:
Wellness works best when we stop chasing quick fixes and start listening.
Our panelists emphasized that true health isn’t about overriding symptoms or outsourcing responsibility — it’s about understanding why the body is speaking and responding with care.
Back to the Basics
While wellness trends come and go, the fundamentals remain undefeated. The experts lovingly referred to what some call the “Magnificent Eight”:
Eat right (real, whole foods)
Drink right (clean water)
Sleep right
Move right (strength + cardio + daily steps)
Think right
Feel right
Poop right (yes, digestion matters!)
Detoxify right (supporting the body’s natural systems)
The reminder was refreshing and reassuring:
You don’t need to do everything — you need to do the basics consistently.
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The Nervous System Moment We All Needed
If there was a collective “ah-ha” in the room, it came when the conversation turned to emotional and mental overwhelm.
Our experts shared that they’re seeing a staggering number of women living in constant stress mode — juggling careers, families, expectations, and responsibilities with little space to rest or receive. This chronic nervous system overload shows up as fatigue, hormone imbalances, disrupted cycles, gut issues, and burnout.
Add to that the gaps in women’s healthcare — particularly around menopause — and it’s no wonder so many women are asking, “What is happening to my body?”
The message was clear and compassionate:
💗 You are not broken.
💗 You are not required to suffer.
💗 Support exists — and you deserve it.
Healing, we were reminded, often begins when we slow down, create space, and gently untangle ourselves from old stress patterns and unresolved emotions so we can live more fully in the present.
What We’re Taking With Us Into 2026
As we wrapped the conversation, a few truths stayed with us:
Start small — consistency beats intensity
Prioritize sleep, nourishment, movement, and stress regulation
Listen to your body before looking for outside solutions
Protect your nervous system (yes, saying no counts as wellness)
Trust that healing is not linear — and you’re not behind
This is exactly why Power of She exists:
To create space for education without overwhelm, conversation without judgment, and community that reminds you you’re not alone.
Thank you to our incredible panelists for sharing their wisdom — and to every woman who showed up curious, open, and ready to learn. If this conversation sparked something for you, stay close. There’s more to come.
Here’s to a grounded, informed, empowered 2026 — together. 💗✨
A huge THANK YOU to our Wellness Panel Experts & Power of She Contributors
Dr Becka Swanson | Alternative Natural Healing Practioner | Rooted Energetics
Jordan Davies | Co-Owner and Body Composition Director | Complete Performance
Sara Larson | Menopause Educator & Coach
Dr Shanna Ghizoni, DC, MA, LPC, CCN, CHC, C-MI | Total Health and Healing Center
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