How to be a mom in 2023…

“Make sure your children's academic, emotional, psychological, mental, spiritual, physical, nutritional, and social needs are met while being careful not to overstimulate, underestimate, improperly medicate, helicopter, or neglect them in a screen-free, processed food-free, plastic-free, body positive, socially conscious, egalitaritan but also authoritative, nurturing but fostering of independence, gently but not overly permissive, pesticide-free, two-story, multilingual home, preferably in a cul-de-sad with a backyard.  Also, don't forget the coconut oil.”

Motherhood is heavy.  Even if you’re not normally a “worrier”, motherhood can keep you up at night because there’s just so much weighing on our shoulders.

Maybe we should make our own list for how to be a mom in 2023.

Does it seem like everyone around you is getting sick as we head into fall?

Here are some empowering tips to avoid feeling like a sitting duck this fall as we enter “sick season”. You can be proactive with you and your family’s health with a few quick tips:

Hormones, you know, estrogen and testosterone.  We put them in the tiny box we received the information from during our junior high sex education class years ago and left them there.  But did you know there are several other hormones that are significantly impacting how you feel?

On a scale of 1-10 (1= no symptoms, 10 = out of control symptoms), how is your menstrual cycle?  If you’re entering perimenopause or menopause, what are your symptoms? Are there areas of “hormone balance” that are difficult for you? (Hint, it’s very hard to truly balance every hormone on every given day, but we can grow closer to balance!)

Some symptoms of hormone issues: infertility, difficult menstrual cycles, poor memory and brain fog, hyper or hypo thyroid issues, adrenal fatigue, difficulty losing or gaining weight, trouble sleeping, and/or mood swings. 

We get asked often, what are your top 10 essential oils you reach for most often?  While some people have their favorites that switch up the list, the following are deemed doTERRA’s Top 10 Essential Oils.  Below we will explain why!

Your body is always under a certain degree of stress, but in perimenopause and menopause your cortisol (stress hormone) sky rockets! High levels of cortisol leave us in a constant state of "fight or flight", which is the biggest villain keeping you from feeling your best.  It’s time to learn more about how your body works and get started on the road to your revitalized self.

In episode 161 of The Well Podcast, we welcome Stephanie Fusnik to chat about metabolism, perimenopause, hormones, weight loss, nutrition and how it all works together to help us reach our wellness goals.  Stephanie has a lengthy background to support her knowledge on this topic.

Are toxic relationships wreaking havoc on your hormones and causing anxiety?

Whether it’s summer travel and being around a lot of different people compared to your normal routine, or you have that one relationship in your life that has always been a difficult one and you can’t completely separate yourself from that relationship, I hope to share some helpful insight to work through these toxic relationships.  (Notice I said, toxic relationships, not toxic people).

Nothing puts me into a stressful state like managing conflict and tension in relationships.  Side note.. this summer, I’m working from home with all our kids home…. did you know that mothers who spend all day with their children produce MORE cortisol (the stress hormone) than 98% of the world's paying professions?  Whew. 

Quick tips for having essential oils while traveling!

Travel doesn't need to be toxic.  You can use natural based products with essential oils to stay well and comfortable while you're away. Episode 160 shares quick helpful tips for traveling with oils in your toolbox so you can make sure you have the best trip you’ve been envisioning.

If you're not feeling well, you are not feeling well!

You may have been dismissed by one or more doctors but you know yourself better than anyone, trust yourself!

Do you or someone you know struggle to feel well or feel like your normal self?  We’ve heard countless stories of people who have had to see multiple doctors, do their own research, and follow up with more doctors until they finally get answers.   

But it’s not just about the answers.

Coach Rebecca has 25+ years in the fitness industry and is living the lifestyle. She has a depth of knowledge to speak on this subject after coming alongside countless women to support them on their journey with health and wellness.  She is well versed in many areas, but this blog’s focus is about weight loss specifically with regards to moving your body.   

Weight loss is one of the top issues people are still grappling with, especially post Covid. Maybe it’s due to getting older, maybe it’s due to many women reaching perimenopause. It’s like a multi-factorial issue as Rebecca will discuss.

Are you ready to jump into living a wellness lifestyle but don’t know how to do it without breaking the bank?  Have you been trying to wade in and make swaps, but still feel like you’re nervous about the budget taking a hit?  Recently, on the Podcast, Kari and her assistant Ashley talk about how to do wellness on a budget.  

They discussed these basic top 10 tips for saving money while investing in your health and wellness for you and your family. 

Do you struggle to lose weight?  

Maybe you’ve been working out and watching what you eat, trying to sleep more and stress less, and still the scale doesn’t budge?

Sandra, contributor at The Well, understands your pain and has felt the struggle for years until she discovered it was actually insulin resistance that was her issue.

August is here and while for me that used to mean summer, my birthday, and vacations, it now means younger kids are getting ready for school and older kids are getting ready to… head to college! 😭

Back to school is an annually important topic for the wellness space because we want our children to have strong immune systems, be able to focus well at school, sleep their best so they can go to school rested, and learn how to have productive and sustainable routines to prepare for adulthood. We want our kids to be happy and healthy. 

Do you need a cleanse?

Summertime is a fun season and we want to have energy and feel great!

But.... do you have

Cravings?

Have you been overindulging?

Feel heavy, bloated, sluggish?

Not going to the bathroom regularly?

Have skin breakouts?

Getting sick a lot?

Exhausted?

Below I have compiled a list of 40 biblical truths of who we are according to God. So, if you have been questioning your identity lately, these biblical truths are for you!

On a day where you feel unsettled, anxious, overwhelmed, or even depressed you can read or listen to these scriptures and remember WHO you are based on WHO’S you are!! That is truth, friend, and the truth will set you free!

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction symptoms can start as a low grade nuisance but can build to a significant problem over time.

In women over 50 years old, 50% of women have symptoms. 

Q: So what are the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction? 

A:  Some symptoms include: 

• Having to go to the bathroom frequently.

• Incontinence (leaking urine when you laugh/cough/sneeze). Leaking when you jump on the trampoline.

• Thinking you’ve voided and still feeling the urge to go again. 

• Pain with intercourse. 

We all have tummy troubles from time to time! I know that after I eat out, when I’m traveling, when I’ve overindulged with fried food, I can just be miserable! Since teaching about essential oils, I have talked more about poop than I ever dreamed I would in a lifetime!  If your digestive system is upset, everything is upset!

Have you struggled to lose weight?

Are you in your 30s or 40s and find yourself feeling not like yourself?

Are you struggling with getting a solid nights sleep?

Has your doctor just prescribed a pill for you or your teen daughters difficult menstrual cycles?

We can relate! And that’s why we had coach Rebecca on to share what she’s learned on her journey.  We hope this blog post will wet your appetite to head over to our podcast to hear what coach Rebecca has to share. 

It has taken a TOLL on our bodies!

Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?

Have you gained weight?

Have brain fog?

Low energy?

Rely on caffeine to get through your day?

Hair loss?

Skin and nails unhealthy?

On The Well podcast, we spoke with certified sleep consultant Deneris, who has been supporting families with newborns through adolescence in their quest for better quality and increased quantity of sleep. She provides parents with tools, gentle strategies, and healthy sleep habits as well as accountability. While she specializes in pediatrics, you may glean some helpful tips from her knowledge.  

Sometimes, though, there are things that need to be cut out. Toxic thoughts, products and habits that are taking over and are affecting your health.

When you come to THE WELL I pray you find a clean, cold "glass of water" on a hot day.

You get this through hearing good news of God’s love, self care, natural wellness tips and nurturing the good things in your life to design a life you love!

Sometimes, though, there are things that need to be cut out. Toxic thoughts, products and habits that are taking over and are affecting your health.