It’s Not You, It’s Your Hormones

It’s Not You, It’s Your HormonesSometimes the problem isn't your motivation, your discipline, or your ability to get things done. Sometimes your body is asking for something different.In this episode of the Slow Living Podcast, Stephanie O'Dea talks about hormones, energy, and planning your life around your body's natural rhythms.If you've ever started the day with the best intentions, fully convinced you're going to knock everything off your To-Do List—only to find yourself completely exhausted and glued to the couch—you may have wondered, What is wrong with me?Stephanie's answer: maybe nothing.Understanding your hormonal cycle can help you recognize patterns in your energy, mood, motivation, and capacity. Instead of constantly pushing yourself to perform at the same level every day, you can begin planning your days and weeks in a way that works with your body rather than against it.Stephanie also talks about premenopause and why understanding what's happening hormonally can help you stop blaming yourself when your energy and capacity change.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your energy and motivation can change throughout your hormonal cycleHow understanding your cycle can help you plan your days and weeks more realisticallyWhy you shouldn't expect yourself to operate at 100% every dayWhat premenopause is and why it can affect the way you feel and functionHow to stop setting yourself up for failure with unrealistic expectationsWhy working with your body—not constantly fighting against it—is an important part of Slow LivingYou don't have to force yourself through every day at the same speed. Learning to listen to your body can be a powerful form of slowing down.Books & Resources Mentioned28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals About Your Moods, Health and PotentialFind it on AmazonWhat Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PremenopauseFind it on AmazonHormonologyVisit HormonologyRead Stephanie's Book📖 Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven WorldGet the book on AmazonLearn More About Stephanie O'DeaWebsite: stephanieodea.comPodcast: stephanieodea.com/podcastBlog: stephanieodea.com/blogSpeaking: stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching: stephanieodea.com/coaching/Podcast NotesFind all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesHave a question you'd like Stephanie to cover, or a Slow Living Story of your own you'd like to share? Leave a voicemail.