2.13 Friday Faves Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? What’s going on this weekend? Any Valentine’s plans? We have a fun weekend planned here: a date night with the Pilot, our symphony show, P’s basketball tournament, and Liv has a Valentine’s dance at school. Lots of fun stuff! In between that, I’m studying for our centurion program with IHP, and batch recording podcast episodes. Let’s goooooo. I’d love to hear what you have going on! (There’s a trend to ask ChatGPT to make a caricature of you and your job based on what they know about you. I feel like it nailed it lol.) It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party. This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below. (Lola wanted to tell you that she’s looking more poodle-y by the day. When she was a baby, she looked pure golden retriever but the poodle is definitely coming out...
199: Perimenopause, Nervous System Health & How Stress Impacts Your Hormones Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we’re diving into a topic that so many women are confused about but deeply affected by: perimenopause . I’m joined by the amazing mother-daughter duo, Candace and Jess from Your Hormone Balance , and we’re breaking down what perimenopause actually is, why it can start earlier than most women expect, and how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation play a huge role in hormone imbalances, fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and more. This episode is especially for you if you’re in your 30s or 40s, feeling “off” in your body, struggling with sleep, energy, anxiety, or changes in your cycle – and being told everything is “normal.” Here’s what we chat about: What perimenopause really is (and why it’s an 8–10 year transition, not a single moment) The early signs of perimenopause, including changes in your cycle, mood, sleep, and ener...