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Ladies listen up! This episode is loaded with oodles of info on our ever changing bodies. We're talking perimenopause with not one but two baddies -- menopause specialist, Paula from MAUD Medical Care, and Steph Dekker, creator of Barely Craving Fullness Fibre Powder and busy mom who has graciously volunteered to share her own perimenopause symptoms with us.

Paula kicks things off by explaining the "zone of chaos", what the difference between perimenopause and menopause is, how you know you're in it and what to do if you are. We get the specifics on IUDs, symptoms, supplements, nutrition, how to talk to your doctor, and we learn exactly how to navigate this next chapter of life.

And at the 54:00 minute mark, Steph joins us to talk about her own symptoms, her amazing product, and the link and importance of fibre during this hyper-specific time.

Whether you’re deep in the chaos, just starting to notice changes, this episode is packed with practical information, validation, and a few laughs along the way.

Find the gals online:

-Paula: @MenopauseYYC & maudmedical.com/

-Steph: @BarelyCraving & barelycraving.com/

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If your kid is managing an allergy, this episode is for you! Elysia Macdonald, Jess's big-sis and published Author of Gluten Freedom: A Complete Guide to Navigating a Gluten-Free Diet for School-Aged Kids joins the Gals to share her family's journey after receiving her son's life-altering celiac diagnoses at just four-years-old.

Elysia opens up about the day-to-day realities of managing a strict gluten-free lifestyle -- from school lunches and birthday parties to creating a safe home environment alongside her daughter, who isn’t celiac. She shares practical tips for navigating food allergies, along with the emotional side that’s often overlooked: helping kids feel included, confident, and safe as they learn to advocate for themselves.

Whether you’re newly navigating a diagnosis or deep in the day-to-day, this conversation is packed with insight, honesty, and support for parents figuring it out as they go.

Elysia's book is available for purchase on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3QCqLxo

Elysia also shares her favourite gluten-free recipes on her Instagram @glutenfreedom.kids.

Thanks for spending time with us, ladies! If you enjoyed the episode, we'd love for you to leave a review and share it with your other gal pals.

We always want to hear from you! Weigh in on the conversation, or share your own wins and losses this week. Email us at chatwiththegals@gmail.com, find us on YouTube (Just Us Gals) or follow and slide into our DMs on Instagram @justusgalspodcast!

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In this episode, Jess and Heather learn that when it comes to reading, the early years matter. Literacy experts Alyssa and Ashleigh from Bloom Literacy share the early milestones to watch for, red flags parents shouldn’t ignore, and fun, practical ways to build literacy skills at home starting in the early years. The Gals also chat about Kindergarten readiness, how to engage kids who show little interest (ahem, Jess's youngest) and the link between oral speech development and literacy. This episode is packed with research-backed practical tips that will set your little one on the path of success.

Find Bloom Literacy on Instagram @bloomliteracy.yeg or online at: bloomliteracycentre.com and keep and eye out for their summer camps in Edmonton!

Thanks for spending time with us, ladies! If you enjoyed the episode, we'd love for you to leave a review and share it with your other gal pals.

We always want to hear from you! Weigh in on the conversation, or share your own wins and losses this week. Email us at chatwiththegals@gmail.com, find us on YouTube (Just Us Gals) or follow and slide into our DMs on Instagram @justusgalspodcast!