We’re told that perimenopause and menopause mark a decline — a slowing down, a loss, something to be endured. But what if that story isn’t true?

In this episode of Cut The Crap Podcast, Dr. Keri Krieger joins me to talk about the seasons we move through as women- physically, emotionally and energetically and why these transitions hold more power and potential than we’ve been led to believe.

Keri shares her insights from over two decades as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, practitioner and educator. Together, we explore how social pressures, shame and outdated narratives shape our relationship with our bodies and how we can start rewriting that story.

This conversation is about moving from pressure to power, learning to listen to our bodies and embracing every season of womanhood with curiosity, honesty, and strength.

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What happens when a high-achieving woman enters postpartum? In this raw and honest conversation, I sit down with Lauren Bryant to talk about the unspoken side of motherhood — the pressure we put on ourselves, the identity shifts no one prepares us for, and the primal pull to just be present with our babies.

Lauren shares openly about the juggle of ambition and motherhood, the expectations we hold onto, and how we can begin to release the self-criticism that so often follows. This isn’t about getting it “right” — it’s about honouring where you’re at, giving yourself permission to slow down, and finding a new rhythm in both business and life.

If you’ve ever felt torn between your drive and your desire to be fully present, this episode will remind you you’re not alone.

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Lauren Bath began her career as a chef before becoming Australia’s first professional Instagrammer. What followed was a whirlwind of global photography tours, brand deals and a seven-figure business but behind the highlight reel was an addictive hustle that left her burnt out and disconnected.

Motherhood became her wake-up call. After the birth of her daughter and during her second pregnancy, Lauren knew she had to choose a different way of living. In this conversation, she opens up about letting go of hustle, finding freedom in self-regulation and the grounding practices that brought her back to herself.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by doing more, chasing more or being “always on,” this episode will remind you that success isn’t about the hustle. It’s about creating a life you can actually live.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Lauren went from chef to Instagram fame and global photography tours

• The truth about hustle culture and the addiction behind it

• How motherhood became the catalyst for real change

• Why self-regulation and grounding rituals are essential for balance

• The power of choosing family and freedom over striving

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