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Ever feel like you're constantly switching hats—chauffeur, snack-maker, therapist, work-meeting ninja—while trying to figure out why your body suddenly doesn’t feel like yours anymore? Same.

In this quick hit solo episode, I’m talking straight to my fellow perimenopausal moms. If you’re in that messy middle of shifting from school-year structure to summer chaos—and trying to make sense of all the conflicting wellness advice—you are 1000% not alone.

We were raised on “you can have it all.” But no one warned us that “all” might include brain fog, joint pain, sleep gone rogue, and still trying to show up for your people and yourself without falling apart.

This episode is your permission slip to stop chasing perfect and start choosing what actually matters.

We dive into:
 🔹 The messages we grew up with—and how they’re still messing with our heads
 🔹 How to find your thing (and actually stick with it)
🔹 Habits, mindset, and why consistency > perfection
🔹 Why strength training is non-negotiable in perimenopause
🔹 How to keep moving when everything feels unpredictable
🔹 Letting go of the pressure and getting honest with yourself

This isn’t about doing it all—it’s about doing what matters. With more self-awareness, less guilt, and a hell of a lot more compassion.

What’s your anchor right now—what’s helping you feel like you again? Let’s crowdsource some mom-wisdom in the comments.

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

3:20 you don’t know what you don’t know

6:07 realistic expectations

8:35 being honest with yourself

11:28 being adaptable

17:35 advice to peri moms

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The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.

This show has been a long time in the making!

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