The Health To-do List Most Women Ignore

Hi Mamas -

It’s the last day of March (and Women’s History Month!) and while we love to celebrate the women who have shaped the world, it felt just as important to take care of the women living in it right now, including you.

Last week’s poll made one thing clear. A lot of us are putting off our health appointments, and not just because we are busy.

If you read the quote above and thought, yep, same, you are not alone!

You all had a lot to say about why appointments get pushed off. Time, logistics, mental load.

So this week, we’re talking about it. Because taking care of ourselves should not feel this hard. And you are not the afterthought.

Enjoy!
-The Carry™ Team

 This week in The CARRY™ ALL, we’re talking about:

• 👀 What No One Told Us About Perimenopause

• 💪 Habits That Help Women Live Longer

• ✨ The Appointments That Take Care of You

🔔 A quick reminder: The next edition of THE CARRY™ ALL will be coming from Substack! To make sure you don’t miss it, add [email protected] to your email contacts. It will still land in your inbox at the same time as usual, just with a slightly different look and a new host platform.

We’re really excited about what’s ahead and all we’ll be able to build there. Be on the lookout 👀

THE BIG 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣

1️⃣ 👀 What No One Told Us About Perimenopause

This is the conversation so many of us feel unprepared for. You know… all of a sudden we need a desk fan because we turned into a human sauna, mood swings that would make a rollercoaster jealous, we forget why we walked into the room…again, random tears while watching a dog video on social media… the list goes on.

Listen, we need more women talking about this! It’s so often misunderstood and underdiscussed, so let’s go there.

In Season 5 of The Paula Faris Show, our founder dedicated an entire series to perimenopause and helping normalize the conversations we should have been having all along. You can listen or watch here.

We’re also linking “The Symptom List Nobody Gave You for Perimenopause and Menopause” because seeing it all in one place might be the ah-ha moment you’ve needed.

2️⃣  💪 Habits That Help Women Live Longer

If you’ve been following our newsletter, some of this might sound a little… redundant. But maybe that’s the point. It really is the same stuff again and again and… again that professionals keep saying actually makes a foundational difference.

Ugh, fine. At some point we will listen. Before you roll your eyes and scroll to the next thing, this doesn’t have to cost you a thing.

If you can start consistently showing up in these five areas, they really will make a difference:

• Move your body – Even a short walk counts. Your heart (and mood) will thank you.

• Sleep like it matters – Power down your devices and give yourself rest.

• Check in on your mental health – Journaling, therapy, or venting to a friend.

• Eat like you love yourself – You don’t need a drastic diet. Come on, let’s all chant it together…protein, protein, protein!

• Stay connected – Friends, family, your favorite podcast…social connection boosts longevity more than you might think.

Think of it like planting seeds. You water them consistently, and eventually you WILL see growth… even if it takes a while.

3️⃣ ✨ The Appointments That Take Care of You

Let’s be honest, this is the list most of us avoid. Not because we don’t care, but because it feels overwhelming, inconvenient, or honestly… a little uncomfortable.

But these are the appointments that matter.

• Primary care check-up – About once a year, starting in your 20s (sooner or more often if you have ongoing health needs)

• OBGYN visit – Yearly wellness visit starting in your late teens/early 20s
  Pap smears typically every 3 years (ages 21–29) and every 3–5 years (30+) depending on your provider

• Dermatology check – Once a year for a full skin check, especially if you have fair skin, lots of moles, or sun exposure history

• Mammogram / screenings – Typically start at age 40, then every 1–2 years (earlier if you have family history or higher risk)

• Mental health check-in – No perfect timeline here, but think of it like this: don’t wait until you’re burned out

If last week’s poll told us anything, it’s that we’re not avoiding these for no reason. The system can feel fragmented, rushed, and hard to navigate.

Here’s your April challenge: Make ONE appointment that you’ve been putting off. Just one! You’ve got this.

📰 IN THE NEWS

Kate Winslet on Aging

In light of our conversations about health, Kate Winslet has been making headlines for her candid thoughts on aging and beauty. We know our community may have a broad spectrum of opinions on this, but we appreciated her honesty and candor around embracing aging naturally in a world that often prioritizes youth over wellbeing.

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