Episode Summary: In this episode, Justin and Janell dive into the most common and significant mistake people make regarding mindset and personal development—expecting that doing mindset work means never experiencing negative thoughts or emotions again. They share insights on how true transformation involves awareness, managing discomfort, and understanding that growth is not linear.

Key Takeaways:

• The biggest mindset mistake is believing the goal is to never have negative thoughts or emotions again.

• True mindset work involves awareness, acceptance, and learning to manage negative states, not eliminating them completely.

• Growth and transformation often come through discomfort, and avoiding discomfort prevents progress.

• Life experiences will consistently challenge your mindset, and the goal is improvement, not perfection.

Insights from Justin & Janell:

• Janell emphasizes the importance of simply being with your uncomfortable emotions without needing to immediately fix or change them.

• Justin draws parallels between physical fitness training (adaptation through discomfort) and mental/emotional fitness.

• Both highlight how recognizing negative thoughts or emotional patterns earlier and managing them more effectively over time is the real sign of successful mindset work.

Actionable Advice:

• Practice awareness: notice negative thoughts and emotions without immediately trying to avoid or suppress them.

• Use breathing techniques to manage moments of overwhelm or anxiety, helping your nervous system remain calm.

• Regularly expose yourself to small, manageable discomforts (like cold showers) to build resilience and adaptability.

• Embrace setbacks and negative emotions as opportunities to reinforce your mindset skills rather than proof of failure.

Quotes:

• “The biggest mistake that people make around mindset is thinking that you will never have any more negative thoughts.” – Janell Yule

• “Growth occurs because of discomfort. You have to be willing to be uncomfortable.” – Justin Yule

• “Life will give you as many opportunities as needed for you to embody what you’re learning.” – Janell Yule

Call to Action:

• When faced with discomfort, challenge, or negative thinking, pause and practice being present rather than immediately seeking escape. This approach strengthens your ability to thrive despite adversity.

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Janell Yule's masterclass offers a comprehensive look at perimenopause, emphasizing holistic health through understanding hormones, digestion, and lifestyle. She encourages women to actively support their bodies rather than resist changes occurring during this natural transition.

Key Phases of Perimenopause:

1. Pre-Transition (35-41 years)

   • Occasional body temperature irregularities

   • Mood fluctuations and irregular cycles

2. Early Transition (41-45 years)

   • Estradiol decline and shorter cycles

   • Sleep disruptions and intermittent hot flashes

3. Mid-Transition (45-48 years)

   • Increased sleep issues, hot flashes, and night sweats

   • Disrupted adrenal regulation

4. Late Transition (49-55 years)

   • Longer gaps between periods

   • Cognitive changes; focus on brain health

Core Symptoms:

• Irregular menstrual cycles

• Hot flashes, night sweats

• Anxiety, depression

• Digestive issues

• Weight gain, fatigue

• Thyroid/adrenal dysfunction

• Low libido, vaginal dryness

Hormonal Insights:

• Estrogen Metabolism: Critical to managing breast and overall health.

• Progesterone: Essential for mood, anxiety control, and sleep.

• Testosterone: Supports muscle mass, energy, libido.

• Cortisol/Adrenals: Vital to managing stress response; cortisol impacts hormone balance significantly.

• Thyroid Health: Must be assessed comprehensively, beyond just TSH.

Gut Health Importance:

• Gut microbiome directly impacts hormonal balance, detoxification, and overall health.

• Constipation and digestive issues significantly exacerbate perimenopausal symptoms.

Nutrition and Lifestyle Recommendations:

• Avoid inflammatory foods (gluten, refined sugars, dairy, alcohol).

• Increase protein intake (90-100g daily), healthy fats, and fiber.

• Balance blood sugar by including protein, fat, and fiber at every meal.

• Strength training is essential (2-3x weekly).

• Sleep hygiene, rest, and stress management are critical for hormone health.

• Regular supplementation: Multivitamins, Omega-3s, Magnesium, Vitamin D (as needed).

Mindset Shifts:

• Develop a supportive, positive relationship with your body.

• Embrace perimenopause as an opportunity for personal growth and self-awareness.

• Create empowering beliefs around health and aging rather than resistance or dread.

Action Steps:

• Track menstrual cycles diligently.

• Focus on gut and liver health (castor oil packs, digestive enzymes, cruciferous veggies).

• Test hormones comprehensively using tools like the DUTCH test to "test, not guess."

• Foster community support and seek guidance from knowledgeable health practitioners.

Final Message: Perimenopause is a natural transition, not a dysfunction. By understanding your body's signals, supporting hormonal balance, prioritizing gut and overall health, and adopting a positive mindset, women can navigate this phase with greater ease and confidence.

Episode Summary: In this enlightening solo episode, Janell dives deep into the often-overlooked importance of liver health and its profound impact on hormonal balance and overall well-being. Discover how supporting your liver can help resolve common health issues like fatigue, hormonal imbalances, thyroid challenges, and more.

Key Takeaways:

• Why your liver health directly influences hormonal balance, metabolism, and energy levels.

• The connection between liver function and thyroid health, including critical insights on thyroid hormone conversion.

• Signs your liver may need support, including brain fog, hormonal issues, chronic fatigue, digestive problems, and stubborn weight gain.

• Common liver stressors you might be overlooking, such as sugar, alcohol, environmental toxins, trans fats, and emotional stress.

• Actionable dietary and lifestyle tips to support and rejuvenate your liver.

Insights from Janell:

• The liver isn't just impacted by alcohol—excess sugar and processed foods can be even more harmful.

• Practical strategies to support liver detoxification through foods like leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and powerful superfoods such as broccoli sprouts.

• Janell’s personal insights and experience with liver-supportive practices, including castor oil packs and coffee enemas.

Actionable Advice:

• Incorporate liver-supportive foods and supplements like NAC, methylated B vitamins, zinc, and magnesium into your routine.

• Prioritize detoxification practices like castor oil packs and consider guided coffee enemas if appropriate.

• Clean up your personal care and household products to reduce toxic burden on your liver.

• Address emotional health, specifically unresolved anger or resentment, to support liver health.

Quotes:

• “Hormones aren't the root cause—they're messengers. The liver is often a critical underlying factor.”

• “Your liver is your most overworked and underpaid organ—give it the support it deserves.”

• “Supporting your liver not only impacts physical health but emotional and mental clarity too.”

Call to Action:

• Start showing your liver some love—implement simple dietary changes, integrate supportive practices, and explore how improved liver health can transform your life.

Connect with Janell:

• Instagram: @janell.yule

• www.TheTransformationLife.fitness. 

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In this follow-up episode of The Transformation Show, Janell Yule continues her deep dive into the four pivotal decisions that support healing in both the body and mind. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, where Janell introduces the first two decisions—My Body is Always Working for Me and I Love and Approve of Myself—be sure to check it out, as all four decisions are deeply interconnected.

In Part 2, Janell explores two more transformative decisions that can help you shift your mindset, reduce stress, and create a healthier, more balanced life:

1. I Live My Life with Ease and Flow: In today’s fast-paced world, stress and overwhelm are common struggles. Janell shares her personal experience of overcoming burnout and adrenal fatigue, which stemmed from the belief that life always had to be hard and busy. She offers insights into how you can shift your identity away from stress-driven productivity and embrace a mindset of ease, flow, and presence—without sacrificing success or goals.

2. It Is Safe for Me to Lose Weight: Many people unknowingly hold on to limiting beliefs that prevent their body from releasing excess weight or healing. Janell explains the connection between emotional safety and physical transformation, shedding light on how perceived stress and unresolved trauma can block your body’s ability to heal. She also discusses the powerful role identity plays in this process and how you can create an environment where your body feels safe to heal and let go.

Tune in to learn:

• How to embrace ease and flow in your life, even with a busy schedule
• Why stress and overwhelm are choices, and how to break free from them
• The critical connection between emotional safety and physical transformation
• How unresolved trauma and limiting beliefs might be holding you back from healing and achieving your health goals
• Practical strategies to shift your identity and create lasting, transformative change

Whether you're seeking to reduce stress, improve your health, or release excess weight, this episode is filled with actionable insights and empowering advice to help you move toward a life of ease, flow, and healing.

In this solo episode of The Transformation Show, Janell Yule dives deep into the mind-body connection and the key decisions that support healing in both your body and mind. If you’ve been struggling with chronic pain, illness, or feeling stuck in your health journey despite doing all the "right" things—like eating well, exercising, and focusing on sleep—this episode is for you.

Janell shares her personal experiences and the insights she's gained from her own healing journey. She introduces the first two decisions that have helped her and her clients achieve true transformation:

1. My Body is Always Working for Me: Discover how reframing your relationship with your body can shift you from a state of resistance to one of self-love and harmony. Janell explains how this belief has helped her trust her body and stop fearing symptoms, instead seeing them as adaptations and signals for deeper healing.

2. I Love and Approve of Myself: This decision is rooted in self-love and acceptance. Janell vulnerably shares her struggles with self-judgment and perfectionism and how learning to approve of herself, as she is today, has transformed her life and her health.

Janell also discusses how these decisions have helped her move away from external validation and allowed her to create a more loving, supportive relationship with her body and mind.

Tune in to learn:

• How to trust that your body is always working for your best interest
• The power of self-love and approval in supporting long-term healing
• How to shift your mindset to support both physical and emotional health
• The importance of aligning your self-talk with your health goals

This is Part 1 of a two-part series where Janell shares the four core decisions that have transformed her approach to healing. Whether you’re struggling with health challenges or simply looking to deepen your mind-body connection, this episode is packed with insights to help you take your healing to the next level.

 

To learn more about Janell visit www.TheTransformationLife.fitness.  You can also follow her on Instagram @janell.yule.

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