5 Tools for Avoiding the Winter Blues & Embracing Winter (While Balancing Hormones) (Episode #27)

🔗 Take the PILLAR PERSONALITY QUIZWhy does January often feel like drudgery? Jess explains the factors that keep many people from thriving in January and the winter months in general.  In This Episode, Jess Discusses:How dopamine and oxytocin drop after the holidays and why this can show-up as irritability, snapping, restlessness, and anxietyHow winter inputs impact serotonin, melatonin timing, insulin tolerance, inflammation, and stress perceptionThe January pressure paradox - why urgency-driven goals become another stress input the endocrine system must adapt to5 crucial tools that steady mood and hormone health by supporting seasonal physiology. These tools will set you up for success in the winter months by improving your mood, health, and minimizing seasonal mood disorder. What You’ll Walk Away With:A realistic framework for approaching January without shame The main reasons winter blues existTools that support mood and hormones without perfectionism or pressurePermission to support your body instead of reinventing your identityDISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.