4 Summer Stress Traps I’m Avoiding This Year (And What I’m Doing Instead)

EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 35 MIN

4 Summer Stress Traps I’m Avoiding This Year (And What I’m Doing Instead)

from Cheat Code Nutrition · host Elly Young

Summer is supposed to feel like a slowdown — but for most moms, it can feel like there’s less time for yourself, not more. Between kids home from school, travel, later nights, endless snacks, and social events drenched in alcohol culture — summer can easily knock you off your routine and leave you feeling frustrated, guilty, or like you’re “failing” at your own wellness goals.In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience (and ongoing work) of learning how to soften my routines without abandoning myself. You’ll hear practical, real-life strategies for navigating 4 big summer challenges:🏖 Exercise: Letting go of rigid workout routines and embracing joyful, flexible movement — even if it means kettlebells on the beach while my kids play.💤 Sleep: Shifting your schedule to match summer life while honoring your body’s need for rest — especially for those of us managing cortisol and autoimmunity.🍽 Food & Feeding the Kids: Simplifying summer meals with easy prep that keeps your kids (and the neighborhood kids) nourished, without driving you crazy.🍹 Summer Drinking & Socializing: Challenging vacation drinking culture, creating new alcohol-free rituals, and protecting your progress without guilt or awkwardness.This is your invitation to embrace both flexibility and intention this summer — so you can feel good, stay grounded, and keep growing — even in the chaos.💬 Let’s Work Together:👉 Ready to take your first alcohol-free break, balance your hormones, and start feeling better?Book your free call HERE💛 Stay Connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/find_myself_free/Website: www.findmyselffree.comNewsletter: 3-2-1 Heal🎧 Loved this episode?Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more women find this show and start their own sober glow-up journey.🎯 Ready to go deeper?Ready to take your break from booze? Check out Stop Drinking with Cycle Syncing. This is the first program designed to help you take a break from alcohol and feel better by aligning with your hormones—not fighting them.Meal plans, detox support, weekly pep talks, and a private 1:1 coaching call with me are included. 🔥💌 DM me the word READY on Instagram or check out all the details HERE🔗 Links & Resources:Sign up for Stop Drinking with Cycle Syncing HEREFollow me on Instagram @find_myself_freeFree Resources HERE

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