In this episode, my special guest Christine McGinnis dives into the importance of honoring the different phases of life, from puberty and pregnancy to postpartum and perimenopause...Discussing the vital role of support, self-care, and acknowledging the body’s incredible resilience during these transitions. Christine shares insights into the emotional and physical challenges of perimenopause and menopause, including the impact of hormonal shifts, like migraines. We also explore practical self-care tools, such as reflexology, breathing exercises, and setting healthy boundaries.

Christine highlights how small, consistent practices can help track progress and stay motivated. Ultimately, encouraging listeners to embrace the complexity of their bodies and view new symptoms as opportunities for deeper healing.

TIMELINE

05:06 Understanding Hormonal Health and Personal Experiences

08:21 The Impact of Menopause and Hormonal Transitions

13:35 Navigating Perimenopause and Its Challenges

17:43 The Complex Emotions of Menopause and Self-Care

23:00 Migraines and Hormonal Triggers

27:10 Steps to Combat Migraines

28:36 Understanding Your Body's Signals

32:39 Daily Practices for Migraine Relief

34:52 Setting Boundaries for Self-Care

39:45 Evaluating and Adjusting Your Routine

You can find Christine:
Instagram: @willow_therapies
Website: willowtherapies.ca

In this episode, special guest Ashley Hollick shares her inspiring story of healing from chronic pain and abusive relationships through emotional recovery, mindset work, and therapeutic practices. We explore the deep connections between emotional trauma and physical health, diving into techniques like deep meditation, cord-cutting, Hawaiian forgiveness prayers, and self-care rituals. Ashley's journey of letting go of painful memories, navigating loss, and embracing the power of emotional intelligence and family support reveals the strength found in vulnerability. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the ongoing healing process, emphasizing self-reflection, forgiveness, and tuning into the wisdom of your body.

Emotional understanding and regulation are what we need to show up and perform our best. Lauren helps parents, teachers and admins reduce stress while guiding children to emotional regulation. As a result, kiddos can learn and adults can get back to enjoying what they love. Lauren is the founder of The Behavior Hub and she thrives on building brain and research-based, child-driven trainings and courses with the whole child in mind and we had the honor of sitting down with Lauren to discuss tips and strategies around emotional regulation for our kiddos. Follow Lauren on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebehaviorhub/ , on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebehaviorhub/, Website https://www.thebehaviorhub.com/. Are you interested in our monthly coaching program for foster and adoptive families? CLICK HERE for more information.