Do you feel the pressure to always present a perfect image on social media and in life even when facing challenges? Today Dr. Alex candidly shares her own struggles with feeling off, being sick, and dealing with hail, technology issues while recording and yelling at her son while thinking she should wait on recording this episode until "everything is perfect". The message is about embracing the ups and downs of life without feeling the need to always have it together.

[00:00:23] Presenting authentic selves-show up even in the mess.

[00:04:16] Self-care routines and habits.

[00:09:32] Permission to show up as you are.

[00:11:59] Awareness of stress cues.