#20 From Summer Glow to Winter Blues? How to Prepare Your Mind for the Darker Months

The shift from summer to fall is more than just a change in weather - it’s a change in our biology and psychology, too. Shorter days, less sunlight, and colder weather can leave us feeling low in energy, more irritable, or even stuck in the “winter blues.” For some, it can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).In this episode, we’ll explore:☀️ Why our mood naturally dips as the days get darker🧠 What SAD actually is and how it differs from the winter blues💡 Practical tools to prepare your body and mind - from light therapy to supplements, sleep hygiene, and cozy rituals🍂 Why fall can be the perfect season for reflection and slowing downAnd I’ll also share my own little love letter to fall - from pumpkin recipes to Barcelona sunrises - and why leaning into the coziness can be its own form of mental health care.This is your gentle reminder: now is the time to prepare, so winter feels lighter.