It’s Not You, It’s Your Hormones

Sometimes 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 cycle
• How understanding your cycle can help you plan your days and weeks more realistically
• Why you shouldn't expect yourself to operate at 100% every day
• What premenopause is and why it can affect the way you feel and function
• How to stop setting yourself up for failure with unrealistic expectations
• Why working with your body—not constantly fighting against it—is an important part of Slow Living

You 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 Mentioned

28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals About Your Moods, Health and Potential

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What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause

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Hormonology

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Read Stephanie's Book

📖 Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World

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Learn More About Stephanie O'Dea

Website: stephanieodea.com

Podcast: stephanieodea.com/podcast

Blog: stephanieodea.com/blog

Speaking: stephanieodea.com/speaking/

Coaching: stephanieodea.com/coaching/

Podcast Notes

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