Nicole Garrison
Contributing columnist
HealthNicole Garrison is Twin Cities marketing and communications executive in the throes of perimenopause. A former journalist, she covered banking and finance at the St. Paul Pioneer Press during the 2008-09 banking crisis. Today, she leads communications for RBC's U.S. operations. She's also previously worked at U.S. Bank and the Minnesota Department of Commerce. She is an active member of the community, currently serving on the board of the Minnesota Children's Museum.
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Latest from Nicole Garrison
Garrison: Hormone therapy isn’t so risky after all. I tried it and it changed my life.
The FDA’s decision to remove the “black box warning” on hormone replacement therapy is welcome news for menopausal women who had been scared off from it.
November 21, 2025
Garrison: When women seek medical help for menopause, they often feel dismissed
Some women refer to this as medical gaslighting. But I’m convinced these poor experiences are more about a lack of training and knowledge.
November 7, 2025
Garrison: Let’s talk about menopause
In this new monthly column, I hope to help other women who are also navigating this stage in life do so with candor and community.
October 18, 2025
