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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.

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-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.

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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!

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Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but what if it came with a little magic and a lot more self-trust!? In this episode, Amy Wiebe, founder of Unbound Motherhood and author of OLEA The Magical Sleep Fairy, shares her refreshing approach to parenting that blends imagination and Human Design.

Amy talks candidly about the challenges of motherhood and the quiet loss of joy that led her to create a sleep fairy that kept her boys in their beds all night and gave her back a full night’s sleep, and her sanity (talk about magic, right?!)

The Gals also chat about her unique parenting approach that isn’t widely talked about — Human Design.

Amy explains that understanding your kid’s wiring and energy type can help parents adapt their communication, expectations, and routines to better meet each child’s individual needs. Throughout the episode, Amy emphasizes listening to your instincts, tuning into your child, and using personalized support as a way to parent with more confidence and clarity.

FREE to listeners: Amy has offered up her 18-page report to help you understand your child’s human design and the “Bedtime Reset” 100% FREE. Visit www.unboundmotherhood.com to access it!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Unbound Motherhood

02:40 Parenting Wins and Losses

05:42 The Sleep Fairy Concept

11:17 Implementing the Sleep Fairy

17:04 The Impact of Imagination in Parenting

18:51 The Sleep Fairy Concept

22:45 Human Design and Parenting

26:21 Understanding Individual Needs

30:06 The Importance of Self-Discovery

33:51 Imagination and Bedtime Routines

37:35 Practical Applications of Human Design

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It’s no secret that kids come with A TON on stuff and the chaos is…. constant, to put it lightly. If you’re tired of living with hairties on the kitchen table, playdoh in the bathroom and mail stacked so high it rivals the leaning tower of Pisa, this episode is for you. Krystee, owner of Sparx Organizing, gave us some tips on how to create organization systems that stick. From playrooms, to the kitchen, laundry room and more, we learn the best hacks to create systems that everyone in the family can follow. And if you’re already intimidated reading this wondering, “but where do I start”, we address that too!

We talk about:

• how to declutter for the holidays and make room for new toys
• how to address the clutter traps in your home
• how to avoid task paralysis
• how to get every family member in on the action
• what are age appropriate expectations for your kids and more!

We’d love to see your before and after photos if you apply any of these tips! Be sure to tag us and sparx on Instagram @justusgalspodcast @sparxorganizing

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This episode is for all the moms who have accepted dark circles and their 2017 makeup routine as a mainstay in their lives… aka US.

Kerris Yarmuch, owner of KLY Beauty, lets the Gals pick her brain about everything beauty (seriously, we mean everything). From advice on looking fresher for school drop off and how to use retinol, to overall makeup and skincare tips and what looks and products are trending right now. Kerris goes over her must-have products and highlights what treatment to try if you want a little refresh without diving into fillers or Botox! Heather also gets the ultimate hack on how to conquer her stubborn dark under eye circles and Jessica learns how to give her lashes a little more 'va va voom'.

This episode is loaded with real, practical advice to not only help make you feel more human, but to empower you as a woman! We dive into aging skin, why less really can be more, and how to update your routine without the overwhelm. Thank you Kerris for your expertise and for freshening up our makeup and skincare routines. This episode isn't about a makeover, it's about the glow-up <3

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This week, we're talking feeding kids and creating healthy habits! The Gals dive into the realities of raising healthy families especially during sugar-filled seasons like Halloween. Their guest - mom, nutritionist and toxins specialist - Brooklynn Heck from Purely Healthy, joins them to talk about the impact of food choices, video games, and modern lifestyles on children’s health. They discuss how to read food labels, spot hidden toxins, and make informed decisions without losing balance or fun! Brooklynn also shares her insights on organic eating, staying healthy on a budget, and practical tips for busy moms who want to create a positive relationship with food for their kids. We end the episode with some rapid-fire questions where Brooklynn shares what she thinks is the most “underrated snack”.

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The Gals sit down with Registered Psychologist, and mom of two, Amy Wilson to answer their burning question: How do we keep our kids from becoming people pleasers?

Amy not only answers that question but also unpacks the 'why' behind people-pleasing, leading both of us to some major “aha” moments about how we developed those tendencies ourselves.

We also dive into gentle vs. attuned vs. ’90s parenting, breaking generational cycles, how to handle those tricky toddler tantrums and "neuro-spicy" kids. But above all, the biggest takeaway from this episode was it’s okay to have feelings.

We recorded this episode about a month before airing it, and I (Jess) can honestly say the parenting tools Amy shared have stuck with me and I’ve been using them on repeat ever since. We hope you find this conversation as valuable as we did <3

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