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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 25 MIN

Waking Up Negative? The 5-Minute Morning Journal That Steadies Your Day

from The Food Freedom Rebellion for Nurturers and Healers · host Bonni Hise and Kerri Pagliarini

Ever wake up already irritated, behind, and mentally arguing with the day… before you’ve even stood up? In this episode, Bonni and Kerri break down why mornings can feel so heavy (yes—there’s real biology behind it) and introduce a simple weekly challenge: a 5-minute morning journal that helps you start the day with more direction and less reactivity.We cover the science behind morning mood and mental “static” (sleep inertia, morning stress chemistry, negativity bias, and how your first inputs prime your nervous system), then we make journaling realistic for moms, caregivers, and busy women who don’t have time for a perfect routine. You’ll also hear a real client example of how this tiny habit can interrupt the shame/craving loop and improve follow-through—without turning your life into a self-improvement project.🔗 Links & Resources🔥 Join the 90-Day Mind & Body Reset→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧠 Book a Free Mind & Body Consultation→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your call here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💬 Join the Mind and Body Reset Hub (our free community)→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Come hang with us

Ever wake up already irritated, behind, and mentally arguing with the day… before you’ve even stood up? In this episode, Bonni and Kerri break down why mornings can feel so heavy (yes—there’s real biology behind it) and introduce a simple weekly challenge: a 5-minute morning journal that helps you start the day with more direction and less reactivity.We cover the science behind morning mood and mental “static” (sleep inertia, morning stress chemistry, negativity bias, and how your first inputs prime your nervous system), then we make journaling realistic for moms, caregivers, and busy women who don’t have time for a perfect routine. You’ll also hear a real client example of how this tiny habit can interrupt the shame/craving loop and improve follow-through—without turning your life into a self-improvement project.🔗 Links & Resources🔥 Join the 90-Day Mind & Body Reset→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧠 Book a Free Mind & Body Consultation→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your call here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💬 Join the Mind and Body Reset Hub (our free community)→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Come hang with us

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