What if the key to feeling healthier, calmer, and actually prepared for the new year… is slowing down right now?

So many of us power through December like it’s a sprint to the finish line—packing schedules, pushing productivity, ignoring exhaustion, and assuming our bodies will “just keep up.”

But what if that hustle is the very thing draining your energy, stressing your kidneys, and setting you up for burnout before January even arrives?

In this episode, hosts Adrienne and Taylor pull back the curtain on why your body is begging you to pause during the winter season—and how ignoring that biological rhythm can quietly sabotage your long-term well-being. From fertility challenges to heightened stress symptoms, they unpack the real consequences of skipping rest… and offer simple, grounding ways to restore balance.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why winter is the season of yin and kidney energy—and what that actually means for your body
• How pushing through “holiday hustle mode” can impact your stress, hormones, and long-term health
• Supportive practices to help you slow down, nourish yourself, and realign with your natural rhythm
• Practical tweaks in food, movement, and daily routines that create calm, boundaries, and balance

As Adrienne and Taylor remind us, honoring your body’s need for rest isn’t laziness—it’s wisdom. Let this be your invitation to slow down, recharge, and walk into the new year replenished instead of depleted.

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