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Motherhood is beautiful, but let’s be honest—it can also feel relentless. Between endless to-dos, stress, and hormonal shifts, it’s easy for moms to put themselves last. But what if the key to thriving in motherhood is learning to tend to yourself first?

In this inspiring conversation, Cody sits down with Holly Swenson—award-winning author, wellness blogger, and mom of four—to talk about why self-care is anything but selfish. Holly shares her story of raising her four “gurus,” practical tools for bringing gentility and balance into everyday parenting, and how caring for your own wellness impacts your hormones, relationships, and family life.

You’ll learn:

 Why “tending to yourself” is the foundation for thriving, not just surviving

How stress disrupts hormones—and what you can do about it

Practical ways to balance parenting with grace and gentility

The power of modeling wellness for your kids (without aiming for perfection)

How small, consistent steps toward self-care ripple into every area of your life

This episode is a beautiful reminder that when moms care for themselves, everyone benefits.

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 Key Takeaways

•Your hormones respond directly to how you care for yourself.

•Stress management is not optional—it’s a root-cause solution for hormonal harmony.

•Thriving in motherhood means shifting from perfectionism to gentility.

•Modeling wellness is more powerful than preaching it.

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Resources & Links

•Connect with Holly Swenson: https://liveyourglow.live/

•Grab Holly’s book: Stop, Drop, Grow and Glow

•Follow Cody on Instagram: @codyjeansanders

•Learn more about Mixhers: mixhers.com 

Use code: Cody for special listener discount.

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