2025 Issue #48

A little story about turning 40 (and a gift for you)

From: Nikki Leary I nikki@rootfornew.com

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Hi Reader,

When I was little, I remember going to a 40th birthday party — one of those “Over the Hill” parties with the black balloons, the gloomy decorations, and everyone joking like he was basically about to be wheeled off into the sunset.

And as a kid, I believed it.
Forty felt ancient.
Like the age where fun goes to die. 😂

So it feels surreal to be here now… looking at my own 40th birthday this week.

But instead of feeling “over the hill,” something unexpected happened:

I actually feel more alive than I did at 30.

Not because everything is perfect — I mean, I’m still in perimenopause myself, still forgetting where I put my phone on a daily basis.

But because I finally understand my body in a way I didn’t back then.

For the first time, I feel in partnership with myself instead of working against myself.
I trust my signals.
I know when something feels off.
I know what helps me heal.
I know what I need to give myself grace around.

And honestly?
That feels like the real milestone — not the number.

And if there’s one thing I want to pass on today, it’s this:

You don’t need a new year, a new decade, or a perfect plan to take back your health.
You just need one moment — this moment — to decide you’re worth feeling good.

Because you are.

And since I love sharing things that support that journey…

Here’s a little birthday gift from me to you:​
​🎁 40% off my custom tea blends — this week only​
Use code: BIRTHDAY40​
Valid through: Friday, Dec 12

These teas are grown on my Wisconsin farm, blended by hand, and made with so much intention.

If you’ve been wanting to support your adrenals, digestion, sleep, hormones, or just have something warm and comforting in your day… this is the perfect time.

​Shop here. ​
Code: BIRTHDAY40

xo,

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P.S. Use code DEC10 to get $10 off any order of $50 or more now through December 17. A little gift from me to you — because you deserve something cozy this season too. 🍵 Shop now. ​

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