SLP 559: Self Love Quicky - Hormone Harmony

In this weeks Quicky, Kim explores the powerful relationship between hormones and the nervous system, reminding us that our hormones are not “misbehaving” but responding intelligently to stress, sleep, blood sugar, and overall life load. She unpacks how chronic stress shifts the body into survival mode, impacting cortisol, progesterone, estrogen, and even our sleep cycles, and explains why phases like perimenopause and menopause can heighten sensitivity to stress without meaning anything is “wrong.” Drawing on her expertise in aromatherapy, Kim highlights the direct link between the olfactory system and the limbic brain, sharing how therapeutic grade essential oils can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system and guide the body back into rest, repair, and regulation. She discusses oils such as lavender, clary sage, neroli, and citrus as supportive tools for calming the stress response and creating hormone harmony through gentle, consistent practices. This episode is a reminder that the body is wise and responsive. Through scent, breath, ritual, and intention we can create a sense of safety that supports true hormonal balance and overall wellbeing. Link to your free Hormone Harmony guide https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f4vj7ht36u43yfa3/HORMONE_HARMONY8kbdq.pdf All the essential oils mentioned in this show can be found at www.twenty8.com. Don’t forget to use your Self Love Podcast special code below. Links to follow: Website: https://twenty8.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twenty.8.essential/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twenty8essentials Quotes: Hormones don’t just randomly misbehave. They just respond. One of the most important systems influencing your hormones is your nervous system. When we label something as a hormone imbalance, it is actually a dysregulated nervous system. This isn’t a weakness. It is just basic physiology. The olfactory system, your sense of smell, is directly connected to the limbic part of the brain. When we do activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Our heart rate slows, cortisol begins to reduce and muscle tension decreases. The power of smell, the intentionality of rituals, and the ability of awareness is what helps us to balance our hormones and feel more harmony in the home. Hormone harmony isn’t about forcing balance. It is about creating the internal conditions where balance becomes more possible. It is about consistency over intensity. It is about rituals over reactions. Your body is not broken. It is responsive. And when you support the nervous system, your hormones will follow.   SELF LOVE PODCAST SPONSOR LINKS THANKYOU FOR LISTENING… If you would like to share your feedback on this podcast please head to my Facebook and Instagram pages below. Thanks so much if you take the time to give me a 5-star rating on iTunes so that others find this podcast easily and I sincerely appreciate all of your feedback and comments. It makes it all worthwhile as I know this podcast can plant a seed where big things can indeed grow! If you would love to work with Kim one on one coaching or be a part of her Self Love & Wellness Mentorship Program to continue to master the art of self-love click here – www.kimmorrison.com SIGNATURE ‘ESSENTIAL SELF CARE WEEKEND’ EVENT with Kim Morrison Immerse yourself in a whole weekend for you, dive into the powers of your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and how essential oils can create magic and change in your life. Learn the importance of self-care and what it means to indulge and recharge every day… after all you deserve it! Click here for more information and locations for your Standard or VIP ticket – https://twenty8.com/events-and-workshops/ PODCAST SPONSOR: Twenty8 Essentials – https://twenty8.com/ DISCOUNT CODE: Discount Code for SLP Listeners – selflovepodcast LINKS: Twenty8 Essentials Website: https://twenty8.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twenty8essentials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twenty.8.essential/ Kim Morrison Website: www.kimmorrison.com Essential Self Mastery Program: https://www.kimmorrison.com/essential-self-mastery Essential Self Care Weekend: https://twenty8.com/events-and-workshops/ The Art Of Self Love – https://twenty8.com/product/the-art-of-self-love/ Self-Love & Wellness Mentoring Program – https://www.kimmorrison.com/mentorship Essential Oils 101 Program – https://www.kimmorrisontraining.com/essential-oil-101 Kim Morrison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmorrison28/ Kim Morrison Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimMorrisonTraining MUSIC INTRO & OUTRO Many thanks to Wes and Charlotte Carr – https://wesleydeanmusic.com/