
Your Go-To Resource for Women’s Wellness
Welcome to the Live Well Collective Blog—where Megan Bendinelli, NP, shares her expertise, practical strategies, and the latest research to empower you on your wellness journey. Whether you're navigating hormonal changes, seeking metabolic balance, or looking for holistic approaches to optimal health, this is your trusted space for knowledge, guidance, and inspiration.
Stay informed. Stay empowered. Live well.
What Many Get Wrong About Menopause: A Modern Guide to Feeling Like Yourself Again
Menopause isn’t something to just get through—it’s something to move through with clarity and confidence. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused, or even a little afraid of what’s happening in your body, you’re not alone.
The Metabolism–Skin Connection: How GLP-1 Medications Affect Your Skin (and What to Do About It)
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide, tirzepatide, and compounded peptides have been game-changers in the world of weight loss and metabolic health. But as more people experience the benefits of these therapies, a common—and often unexpected—question arises:
“Why is My Skin Changing?”
The Tired Thyroid Trap: Why You Still Feel Off Even on Medication
You’ve been told you have a thyroid issue. Maybe it was after months of fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, or feeling like a stranger in your own body. You were prescribed thyroid medication, maybe Synthroid or levothyroxine, and told, “This should fix it.”
Peptide Therapy 101: The Future of Regenerative Wellness, Recovery, and Hormone Support
If you're working on improving your metabolism, energy, recovery, or skin—and feel like the usual approaches just aren’t cutting it—you’re not alone. More and more people are turning to peptide therapy as a way to support their body’s natural healing, hormone production, and repair processes from the inside out.
Zero-Proof, High-Vibe: Why More People Are Rethinking Their Relationship with Alcohol
Whether you’re sober-curious, exploring a dry month, or just trying to cut back, there’s growing awareness around the benefits of reducing alcohol, especially when it comes to inflammation, detoxification, and your overall health.
Brain Health: Hormone, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Optimization to Possibly Shift the Trajectory of Cognitive Decline
Memory loss and cognitive decline are among the most pressing health concerns as we age. The good news is that research shows that optimizing hormones, stabilizing blood sugar, and reducing inflammation may help protect brain function.
Sexual Health as a Vital Sign of Aging Well
When people think about sexual health, they often limit the conversation to desire or performance. But in our practice, we look at something deeper: your sexspan—the length of time in your life that sex is comfortable, satisfying, and aligned with how you want to feel.
Metabolic Health, Made Easier: How We Support Weight Loss Without the Overwhelm
The truth is that sustainable weight loss and metabolic health come down to working with your body, not against it. That means understanding your hormones, your inflammation, your insulin response, and your nervous system. It also means approaching wellness in a way that fits into your life—not one that takes it over.

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