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• 345 - Tips for Balancing Hormones & Boosting Energy with Leisha Drews of Happily Hormonal

  Tired all the time? Mood all over the place? Period wrecking your week?But every time you get your labs done, it’s the same thing: “Everything looks normal.” 🙄This week on The Calm Mom, I’m joined by Dr. Leisha Drews—a hormone expert and functional medicine practitioner who’s here to say: you’re not crazy, and you’re not broken. As the host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast, Leisha shares her unique insights on how our bodies work and encourages women to take charge of their health.We're talking:✅ Why your labs might look fine—but your body doesn’t feel fine✅ What’s actually going on with your hormones and thyroid ✅ The first 3 shifts to start rebuilding your energy, mood, and cycle healthYou’ll learn how stress, blood sugar, and even your exercise routine are impacting your hormones—and how to support your body with small, practical changes that make a big difference.🎧 Let this episode be your permission slip to trust what you feel, ask better questions, and stop settling for “fine.”Connect with Leisha:📷 @leishadrews 🎙️  Michelle on Happily Hormonal Podcast📝 Take the Hormone Imbalance Quiz💪 Equip Protein PowderRelated Links:Previous EpisodeHeal Your Metabolism & Balance Your HormonesTry This Bedtime Drink to Lower Stress Hormones and Improve SleepIs Your Body Holding Chronic Stress in Your Fascia? How Fascia is the Key to HealingPath to Wellness: The 7 As of HealingHealing Anxiety & Burnout: 4 Non-Negotiables for Nervous System Regulation— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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• 344 - 3 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Energy (Proven Strategies for Chronic Fatigue)

  If you’re waking up tired, dragging through your day, and barely making it to bedtime without snapping or crashing…You might not have a time management issue or even a sleep issue.💥 You likely have a nervous system issue.In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s actually draining your energy (spoiler: it’s not your to-do list)—and 3 science-backed shifts to help you get it back.You’ll learn:Why burnout messes with your mitochondria (yep, we’re going cellular)How your nervous system is hijacking your energy production3 research-backed ways to naturally rebuild your energy—without relying on caffeine or willpowerWe’re not talking band-aid hacks.  We’re talking real shifts that support your body’s ability to create sustainable, vibrant energy again. Because when your body feels safe, energy is created—not just spent.Hit play and let’s rebuild your energy from the inside out.Related Links:Previous EpisodeThe 4 Rs of Stress Relief: A Simple Framework to Calm Your Mind and BodyThese 5 Habits Are Causing Your Burnout3 Consistency Habits Behind 300 Episodes (And How They Can Work for You Too)Want the Keys to Success? Learn The Top 5 Habits of Successful MomsSustainable Habit Hacks: 5 Steps to Reset Your Habits— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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• 343 - 7 Ways to Tone Your Vagus Nerve and Build Real Stress Resilience

  Ever feel like your mind and body just can’t chill—no matter how much lavender oil, deep breathing, or “self-care” you try?You might be missing the real MVP of nervous system regulation: your vagus nerve.It’s not just some wellness buzzword.  The vagus nerve is your nervous system’s on switch for calm—and if it’s not firing well, neither are you.In this episode, we’re breaking down why your system won’t stop buzzing, even when you’re doing all the “right” things (deep breathing, journaling, nightly tea… anyone?).And more importantly?Exactly how to reset your system in a way that’s simple, science-backed, and actually doable in real life.You’ll learn:What the vagus nerve actually is (and why you should care)The difference between high vs. low vagal tone—and how it impacts your stress, digestion, sleep, and mood7 science-backed, ways to naturally tone your vagus nerve starting todayNo expensive gadgets. No hour-long routines. Just real tools for real life.🎧 Hit play to start rewiring your stress response from the inside out.Related Episodes:Previous EpisodeThe 4 Rs of Stress Relief: A Simple Framework to Calm Your Mind and BodyWhy Your Nervous System May Be Dysregulated Even If You Don’t Feel Stressed OutSurprising Ways We’ve All Experienced Childhood Trauma – 3 Categories of Trauma and Toxic Stress3 Daily Practices to Calm Stress and Anxiety (Part 1)3 Daily Practices for Calming Stress and Anxiety (Part 2)— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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• 342 - 5 Signs You’re Parenting in Fight-or-Flight—and How to Shift Out of Survival Mode

  You love your kids. But lately? You feel irritated, overstimulated, and straight-up overwhelmed. This isn’t just “normal mom stress.”You’re likely parenting from survival mode—with a nervous system stuck in overdrive.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 5 signs that you're parenting in fight-or-flight—and what to do when the chaos feels constant and your patience is MIA.We’re talking about: The nervous system patterns behind overstimulation, urgency, and disconnectionWhy you feel guilty for resting (and how to rewire that belief)Small, doable shifts to get out of fight-or-flight (even when your kids are climbing the walls)Because it’s not just about getting through the day.It’s about feeling grounded, present, and actually liking the life you’re building.You and your kiddos deserve that.🎧 Hit play for a new way forward.Related Links:Previous EpisodeThe Lies We’re Dealt about Motherhood and How to Live, Work, and Parent on our Own TermsIs Your Inner Child Running the Show? Simple Steps to Start Reparenting YourselfWhat Does It Take To Be a Zen Parent? The Power of Self-Awareness and Mindfulness in MotherhoodConnection-Focused Strategies for Challenging Parenting Moments5 Surprising Ways Anxiety Can Show Up in Parenting— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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• 341 - You Are Not a Hypochondriac: Understanding Hypothyroidism and Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Heather Stone

  You know something’s off—your energy is tanked, your moods are all over the place, and your body feels like it’s waving a red flag.But every time you get your labs done? “Everything looks normal.” 🙄You’re not imagining things. And you’re definitely not a hypochondriac.In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Heather Stone—a functional medicine practitioner, hormone expert, and regenerative farmer (yep, we go there)—who’s here to break down the real, often-missed signs of thyroid dysfunction and autoimmune disease that so many high-achieving women are silently living with.We’re talking about the emotional toll of being dismissed, the early signs no one talks about, and the exact steps you can take to start feeling better in your body.She also shares how stress, blood sugar, and even your exercise routine might be affecting your symptoms—and how to start replenishing your body’s reserves with small, practical shifts.Things you’ll learn in this episode:✅ Why your labs might be “normal,” but you still feel exhausted, anxious, or off✅ The difference between dysfunction and disease—and why catching it early matters✅ The first 3 things to focus on if you’re ready to start rebuilding your health and energyThis episode is your permission slip to trust yourself, ask better questions, and stop settling for feeling “meh.”Let’s get into it. 🎧👇Connect with Dr. Heather Stone:IG:@drheatherstoneFB Group: Happy Healthy and Lean: Women Overcoming Low Thyroid>>> REGISTER FOR THE CALM & COLLECTED WORKSHOP <<<Related Links:Previous EpisodeIs Suppressing Your Emotions Making You Sick? Surprising Ways Your Emotional Health Impacts Your Physical Health5 Ways to Tell Whether Your Productivity is Toxic or HealthyHow to Prioritize our Mental HealthWhy Am I Like This?! How The 3 States of Our Nervous System Affect Motherhood, Health, and ProductivityPrioritize Your Wellbeing Without Mom Guilt With Robin Rhine McDonald— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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