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Balance hormones naturally, restore energy, and fix your periods even as a busy mama! Have you found yourself searching online for natural hormone balance tips but come away feeling more confused and overwhelmed? Are you ready to have great energy again so you can stop reaching for caffeine just to make it through the day? Do you know deep down that something is off but keep getting told that “everything looks normal” on your lab results? Do pain free, PMS free periods sound like ...
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Welcome to the Less Stressed Life. If you’re here, I bet we have a few things in common. We’re both in pursuit of a Less Stressed Life. But we don’t have it all figured out quite yet. We’re moms that want the best for our families, health practitioners that want the best for our clients and women that just want to feel better with every birthday. We’re health savvy, but we want to learn something new each day. The Less Stressed Life isn’t a destination, it’s a pursuit, a journey if you will. ...
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Would you like to permanently reduce your alcohol consumption by 80 percent so you don’t have to quit? Most high achieving professional women assume overdrinking is caused by a lack of willpower--or worse, the incurable disease of "alcoholism." So they beat themselves up and avoid asking for help because they feel ashamed and out of control. Whether you’re a daily drinker who can’t break the habit, or you're still going to sobriety meetings even though you don’t drink anymore, the real probl ...
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Welcome AMAZING BOSS MOM We are so glad you found us because that means you have a burning desire to create something in this world...something that positively impacts people AND also makes you money. You are in the right place. Here at Boss Mom, we know all too well the challenges of raising babies and businesses at the same time and you need more than just great resources (which we have) you also need a strong support system (we have that too). Just like all moms you need a simple business ...
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The Farm Family Table⏐Homesteading, Homemaking, Christian Mom New Do you desire a simpler, healthier lifestyle for your family but just feel stuck in the hustle of busy mom life? Do you wish there was an easy way to start homesteading without immediately feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or not good enough? Hi, I’m Jocelyn, and I’m so excited you’re here at The Farm Family Table. I remember when I became a new mom, I wanted to set my child up for their best, healthiest life, but often I felt ...
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If you are a Christian mom who sometimes feels overwhelmed, frazzled, or exhausted, you've come to the right place. Each week you'll hear practical time-management tips, Biblical inspiration, and humor to help you gain clarity and focus so you can find the real balance you've been seeking.
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This podcast for Christian moms who want to control their mom anger and respond with patience and calm. If you are a mom who struggles with burnout, unmanaged stress, constant yelling and explosive mom rage, you are in the right place. In this podcast you will learn how to partner with God and be in control of your emotions, overcome mom guilt and shame, manage your stress well while setting a positive example for your kids. Website: emotionallyhealthylegacy.com ...
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A personal growth podcast for women who want to live well. In each weekly episode you’ll find loads of inspiration, encouragement, and practical ideas to help you change every area of your life for the better. For additional content and resources visit kelseyvankirk.com. Have a question or topic you'd love to see covered on the show? Email us at hello@kelseyvankirk.com!
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As women, our hormones affect us, sometimes in ways we aren’t even aware of. From our energy and mood, hormonal fluctuations throughout your cycle can influence our energy, motivation, and productivity. But here’s the thing: the changes and effects aren’t always negative. Sometimes, they can actually work in our favor - especially for entrepreneurs…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Leisha Drews, RN, FDN-P, Holistic Hormone Coach and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, Leisha shares how her transition from conventional to functional medicine occurred. She breaks down the menstrual cycle, explaining how its phases affect women…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by the amazing Dr. Tom Ingegno, clinician, speaker, and bestselling author of "The Cupping Book." In this episode, we dive into the world of cupping and acupuncture, exploring how these ancient practices boost blood flow, enhance lymphatic drainage, and support overall…
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How do you respond when you’re feeling overwhelmed and worried about everything happening in your life? Most high-achievers think that success comes from the ability to perform under pressure. And while that’s true, the mistake that leads to burnout is thinking you can’t feel better until you get everything done (well), and everyone around you agre…
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Do you want to do more on your homestead but feel like you don’t have the time or capacity? What if you could make more time in your day and really accomplish your homesteading goals? Today we are going to tackle 3 ways that you might be wasting time on your homestead so that you can start spending more time on the things that really matter and sta…
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Send us a Text Message. What if you're doing everything right, eating well, exercising, following the protocols, removing toxins, and things are still not where you want them to be with your health? Health is physical obviously, but there is also a spiritual component to everything going on in the physical, and we're going to dive into that with to…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we have part 2 of the discussion on the differences in men's and women's hormone balance and I'm taking questions directly from my Nourish Your Hormones community. If you missed part 1 on Monday go back and listen to that first! I brought my husband into the conversation today so he could give a male perspective on hea…
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The internet is packed with funny and relatable videos about how hard being a mom is. What’s harder for moms to find are real solutions to their problems. That’s why a lot of moms feel like they’re stuck with no way to make things better. Boss Mom is going to change that. We want to gather real information about what moms need and use it to create …
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Send us a Text Message. This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Stacy Barczak Baker, a traditional Naturopath who specializes in Functional Medicine. In this episode, we explore the importance of blood sugar regulation, mindset, and lifestyle to help in achieving optimal health. We discuss cultural differences in dining habi…
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If you’re wondering whether or not it’s really possible to become someone who has no desire to overdrink and therefore trusts herself completely with alcohol, I can tell you that it is. I have gone from being trapped in a cycle of heavy daily drinking for over 15 years to being able to enjoy drinking in moderation without worrying, counting or paci…
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Have you been wanting to take on canning, but you have no idea where to start and just feel too intimidated? Canning is a great way to preserve your harvest, save money, and be more self-reliant, but it doesn’t come without a learning curve. Today I want to break it down for you and give you a super easy, manageable way to start. So take a deep bre…
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Send us a Text Message. We know men & women are different in so many ways, but how well do we understand each other's hormones? Today I'm walking you through the differences in each of our hormone cycles so we can understand and support each other better. We're covering: What a man's typical hormone cycle looks like When men are built to be the mos…
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Marketing used to be all about newspaper ads and radio spots, now it's all about digital platforms, social media and AI. If you’re trying to grow your business, navigating these changes can be tricky, especially if you’ve been in the marketing game for a long time. Because of how rapidly marketing is evolving, staying on top of all the changes can …
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How often do you pour a drink that you wish you had the willpower to resist? There’s a big difference between knowing what you should do and having the motivation to follow through. The mistake most people make when they want to cut back on their drinking is to use an all or nothing approach. Because it seems easier to avoid alcohol than to worry a…
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Is anyone else tired of throwing together last minute dinners and feeling stuck in the daily “what’s for dinner” rut? It seems like when you are in charge of making homemade meals for a family, it is a never-ending task. And it can be easy to fall behind, and feel like you are on a hamster wheel trying to catch up. But in this episode, I talk about…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we're talking about preconception and prenatal health for both mom and baby and Sarah Thompson joins me to really dig in and talk about specific foods and nutrients that we can use to increase egg quality, support hormone levels in early pregnancy, and ultimately help mom and baby stay happy and healthy during the preg…
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Motherhood is a journey full of love, joy, and challenges. As moms, we often struggle to balance our dreams with taking care of our children. People often think that having kids means giving up on our own goals. But is this really true? Can we balance our dreams and the needs of our kids? In this episode, I talk about the challenges of being a mom …
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Send us a Text Message. This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Mollie Eastman. In this episode, Mollie shares her journey into chronobiology, which started with her struggles as a bad sleeper. Through her platform, Sleep Is A Skill, Mollie now helps others optimize their sleep. We discuss strategies for sleep optimization, bala…
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Are you a positive person feeling defeated by your drinking habit? It’s hard to feel optimistic when you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiety due to overdrinking. Worrying feels like the responsible thing to do. But if beating yourself up was an effective strategy against alcohol use disorder, your cravings for alcohol would disappear.…
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Send us a Text Message. Want an easy + feel-good way to support your hormones this summer? I've got a good one for you today! Safe sun exposure is one of the best ways to support healthy stress responses and doesn't it just make sense that it can also help your body make more progesterone when you're getting more sunlight? Today I'm talking about t…
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Are you wanting to do more on your homestead but just feel stuck in this season of raising littles? Toddler mamas, this episode is for you. If you have dishes in your sink, laundry piled everywhere, a to-do list a mile long, and a toddler clinging to your leg all day long, I feel you. Have you ever thought to yourself, how in the world am I suppose…
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Being a mom and running a business can be really hard. We often feel guilty because we're not sure if we're doing the right things for our kids or our jobs. Guilt is a common emotion, particularly among mom entrepreneurs juggling dreams and responsibilities. It can be a motivator and a hindrance, and learning how to manage it effectively is essenti…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am excited and honored to be joined by Dr. Paul Anderson, a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex chronic illness and cancer. In this episode, we get super nerdy chatting about the rise in issues like cancer and autoim…
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EP130 Three skills to manage your mind so it works for you (instead of against you) Are you tired of worrying about alcohol because no matter how hard you try to change, you always end up back in the same place? The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. But most people who are serious about cu…
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I think there are so many of us that feel drawn to the homesteading lifestyle, and we might question, is this what God is really calling me to? Is homesteading actually biblical? What is God’s design for food, for our health, and how do all those things mesh together? Today we are going to be taking a look at how the many aspects of homesteading ca…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Today I am joined by emotional and anger management coach Elizabeth Andreyevskiy. Elizabeth is a mom of 4 kids living in North Florida. She struggled with reactive parenting styles until she discovered emotional wellness tools through counseling. This led her to focus on supporti…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we are doing something different. My long-time friend and personal development expert, Jess McKinley Uyeno returns. Jess has been a pivotal figure in my personal and professional growth since we first met in 2016. She has appeared on the podcast several times, including episode 31…
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Send us a Text Message. It's time for another Q&A Thursday and I have some good ones! Today I'm answering these questions: How does a hormonal IUD like Mirena affect your hormones and cycles and how can you support hormones while on it? Is BBT tracking helpful in perimenopause? What castor oil pack/castor oil do I recommend? How do you track BBTs w…
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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the constant decision-making, juggling business tasks, and the never-ending responsibilities of motherhood, you’re not alone. Balancing business and motherhood means constant decisions I have to make and the feeling of always being behind. That’s why it’s important to find real advice and true connections in a wor…
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Do you have credit card debt or feel like you have to hide purchases from your partner? Feeling bad about spending money triggers cycles of shame, overwhelm and uncertainty. Which often lead to excessive spending because heck, what’s another thousand bucks on the card? Most people assume that solving money problems requires money. So they work long…
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Send us a Text Message. Today I have an episode for you that's all about what you can do for FREE to support happier hormones, and it's really amazing how far these tips will go for you if you implement them! We get into all of the "fancy" things we can do - red light therapy, a million hormone supplements, cold plunges, etc but what if we just got…
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Have you been watching the sourdough trend explode and you really want to jump on the bandwagon, but you don’t know how the heck you’re supposed to find time to do that and still have a life? I get it. I’ve been baking my own bread for a long time, but I was totally intimidated to try starting sourdough with two little kids taking up all my time an…
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Many people think that online courses and social media are the best ways to grow your business, but smaller, close-knit groups can be even better. Building strong, personal connections is really important in today’s business world. For moms, this is very helpful. Moms can make strong connections and grow their businesses by joining smaller, persona…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am honored to be joined by Dr. Dagmara Beine, who holds a PhD in Integrative Medicine. Dagmara's focus changed to integrative oncology with the diagnosis of cancer in her 3-year-old daughter, Zuza. In this episode, we talk about Dagmara's story, what to do when your child is dia…
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Do you feel stuck in your marriage and assume that life after divorce will only get worse? The only reason most of us stay in relationships that have run their course is because we think that staying married is somehow easier than getting a divorce. We want to avoid the shame, blame and fear of being alone. But your well-being does not depend on yo…
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Send us a Text Message. If you have had period pain - this episode is for YOU! I was so excited to hear Valentina share her story and research about women's health on another podcast that I knew I had to have her on as a guest here. Today we're talking about painful periods, and although I believe that when there is period pain there's always an un…
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I know you want to become more self-sufficient. You want to rely less on stores and have security in providing for your family. And self-sufficiency is really one of the core pieces of homesteading. Today we are going to tackle this topic of self-sufficiency from a biblical perspective, and I am going to share five habits that you can develop that …
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Send us a Text Message. Today is our first hormone highlight episode - a bite sized episode to encourage + inspire you in just a few minutes so you can keep moving forward on your hormone journey! In this episode, I’m talking about what I have seen hold women back from balancing their hormones many times, including me: PERFECTIONISM. In this episod…
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As entrepreneurs, we’ve been tricked into believing that a successful brand is all about having the perfect strategy or the best marketing techniques. So we work tirelessly, pouring their heart and soul into our businesses, only to feel disconnected, overwhelmed and burned out on marketing. Have you ever wondered why, despite your hard work, your b…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Mike Feldstein who is a seasoned air quality expert. In this episode, Mike tells about why clean air is so important and how homes and our indoor environments have a huge impact on our health and quality of life. We talk about the top things to be concerned about wh…
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Were you raised to believe that thoughts and feelings that don’t align with your religious values are wrong and even “sinful?” Many of us who grew up in church are in the habit of ignoring emotions that contradict what we’ve been taught to believe is “right.” But rejecting our emotions requires us to reject ourselves, leaving us fractured instead o…
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Send us a Text Message. In this little bonus update from Christa we discuss how most people die in their zone of excellence, my soft spot for service providers and practitioners avoiding burnout, how most entrepreneurs have higher incidence of adverse childhood events (ACES AKA trauma) which causes them to crave chaos and how the subconscious runs …
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Have you ever dealt with low energy, monthly mood swings, acne, or other hormonal issues? While those things might be common, they are not normal! Today, we have special guest, Leisha Drews, with us to share how we can nourish not only our bodies, but our hormones to heal our symptoms from the inside out. It’s time to take care of ourselves so we c…
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Send us a Text Message. Basal body temperatures are one of my favorite tools to understand your hormones and cycles better, so I'm going even deeper today into some of the things your chart is telling you that you are probably missing. If you haven't started BBT tracking yet or want the 101 - go back to Episodes 59 and 61 to learn how to start and …
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Send us a Text Message. Send us a Text Message. Let’s talk about anxiety! There are so many factors and triggers, and YES, your hormones do play a part in your mood but there’s so much more to the story outside of your monthly hormone changes. I dive into the many causes of anxiety, from underlying perfectionism, poor sleep, lack of nourishment, an…
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Most people think profit is all about money. They work tirelessly, sacrificing their time, energy, and well-being, only to find themselves burnt out and unfulfilled. Society has conditioned us to believe that just having enough is acceptable, but this mindset keeps us trapped in survival mode. Have you ever asked yourself why you never seem to have…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Danielle Hamilton. In this episode, we get super nerdy🤓 talking about circadian and quantum biology and how it impacts our metabolic health, inflammation, gut and hormones. Dani breaks down the different kinds of light, how they affect us, and why it is important. O…
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Do you struggle to show up as your best self because you feel fat, tired and grumpy? Most high achieving women diagnose themselves as lazy or bitchy when our bodies feel like “one more problem” we have to deal with. We push through our feelings and try harder to do better, but deep down wonder what is wrong with us. But even if we’re diagnosed with…
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Homesteading comes with a lot of big decisions. Should we expand our garden, should we get chickens, should we invest in a grain mill and start grinding our own grains, should we buy a property with more land and move? But, if you are married, these are decisions that you need to make together, and sometimes as a husband and wife, you may not alway…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal podcast! Today I'm excited to share an inspiring story of healing through homesteading. My guest, Jocelyn Jennings, is a stay-at-home mom of two who teaches others about homesteading through her podcast, The Farm Family Table. After struggling for years with PCOS, she decided to take her …
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