Perimenopause and the years that follow come with a LOT of change.

It can leave you feeling a little bit crazy, really burnt out but also alone - like no one understands.

I had the pleasure of having Dr. Jody Carrington on the podcast. We talked about SO much stuff on this podcast that will make you feel seen, heard and leave you nodding your head in agreement about some of the struggles we face as women but no one really talks about.

She is the founder and principal psychologist at Carrington & Company, she's written three best-selling books, speaks on hundreds of stages globally each year, and host of the Unlonely podcast. She is a mom to three, a wife, hockey coach, a daughter, and a sister, navigating this world alongside everyone she has the privilege to learn from and serve.

I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I enjoyed interviewing her.

Connect with Jody below:

JODY'S INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/drjodycarrington/?hl=en

JODY'S WEBSITE: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/

JODY'S PODCAST: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/podcast

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:05) - Who is Dr. Jody Carrington?

(02:37) - Explaining dysregulation and the “flipped lid” analogy

(09:50) - Moving beyond logic and actually processing emotions for true healing

(16:36) - How to encourage women to embrace rest without guilt?

(19:03) - How digital devices are keeping us in a state of chronic stress

(25:06) - Breaking free from the pressure of traditional role expectations

(34:17) - Why achieving external goals doesn't always lead to happiness

(42:03) - Balancing digital use and outdoor activities in the family for better well-being

(45:26) - Final words from Jody

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