I never imagined I could experience such profound emotional pain as I did when shame hit me like a ton of bricks with our daughters PANDAS diagnosis.    The loss of community. The loss of finances and extreme medical debt. The list of unmet needs were all screaming at me that we didn't deserve better, that there was something wrong with US that we were in this situation.   Whether you are a special needs parent or not, life's difficulties have a way of giving us the impression that we don't deserve better.    Shame can have devastating mental health impacts as well, which I talk about in this episode.    Grab your copy of Wrapped in Kindness or buy for a friend who needs it HERE

I know what you're thinking... "If I hear someone say 'manage your stress' one more time... I'm gonna lose it!."   I know.   I've felt the same way. But the truth is that if we don't learn how to manage our stressors better, we will continue to suffer with messed up hormones.    There is a difference between physiologic stress and emotional stress- in this episode, I'll help you to understand the difference and what you can do to feel better.

Have you tried progesterone or estrogen hormone replacement, felt better for 1-2 months only to feel like crap again?    Well, there is a reason for that.    In this episode I dive into the main reasons why your body isn't responding to bioidentical hormones and what you can do about it.    Curious what your current hormone imbalance is telling you? Fill out this simple form here- this will go straight to my email inbox and I (yes myself) will reply with recommendations for where to focus your efforts.  Ready to get a more personalized approach? Schedule a time to chat with me here

Mid 30's- mid 40's can feel as confusing, if not more so, than puberty, and there is so much confusion about what perimenopause is, the difference between peri and menopause, and how we treat them differently!    Take a listen to this short but sweet episode where I dive into the details so you know what to focus on.    Join the Women's Hormone Support chat on IG HERE   Ready to get out of the hormone rut? Schedule a complementary phone call here so we can dive into what's really going on with your symptoms so you know what to focus on   Empowered Perimenopause training bundle

Peeing your pants when you sneeze? Struggling to make it to the bathroom without an accident since you had children?  Experiencing pain with activities or intercourse? None of these are normal!  Take a listen as Christina shares how to support your pelvic floor, how to find a good pelvic floor therapist, and how our hormones impact our pelvic floor health.  You can find christina on instagram www.instagram.com/pelvicfloorplace

Becoming special needs parents was never on our list of things to happen to us... but as guest Lori Bean shares, there is hope in the journey and beauty in the trenches!    In this episode we share our personal stories of how PANDAS came into our world, how it changed our parenting, what we lost and recovered, how it impacted our own health...   This is a MUST listen episode!    For more hope and inspiration, follow me @andrea_freedomministries and @resiliencenaturopathic for the best PANDAS docs around.

One of the biggest struggles we have seen our Hormone Wellness Academy clients face is knowing what to prioritize for their hormone health when life gets crazy or stressful.    You might find yourself thinking: "how am I going to do all these things to support my hormones"? or "I must just not be trying hard enough", when the reality is that you often need to do LESS, not more!    Take a listen to this episode to glean some wisdom, encouragement and perspective on your progress.   Ready to take the next step in your hormone health? Schedule a complementary Hormone Breakthrough Call HERE

If you've experienced infertility or miscarriage, it is a devastating, stressful and draining journey that requires a lot of TLC to get through.  In this episode, listen as Andrea Jones not only shares her personal journey with pregnancy loss but coaches a client through navigating loss and hope in order to stay emotionally healthy through the journey.  Listen and share with a friend if you think this will help them! Need help navigating tough emotions and curious if one of Andrea's coaching programs would help you? Schedule a free time to chat here  To get 15% off paleovalley multiorgan complex, click HERE

The topic of mental health in Christian cultures can feel very taboo and off limits. But the reality is whether we want to talk about it or not, mental health issues impact up to 50% of our congregants on any given week.   How does trauma impact a persons ability to connect with God and others?   How can we offer compassionate care for those that are hurting?   What issues do Christians go to counseling for that they feel they cannot share with pastors or other leaders?   What areas are we spiritually bypassing those in our congregation?   How can we learn to sit with people better while also guiding them towards healing?    The Emotionally Healthy Leader  Safe People  Burned Out To Beloved

Experiencing panic, anxiety and overwhelm isn't an indication that you're failing...   It's an indication that your nervous system is overwhelmed and "stuck" in fight or flight!    In this episode, take a listen as I coach a past client through anxiety and panic using self compassion as a resource for overcoming.    To access my private coaching group and begin working on your emotional health and freedom, click HERE    To grab your paleovalley Multiorgan complex here!     A gentle note of encouragement for the journey

This episode is a special one where you get to hear me live-coaching a client through a recent grief process. In this episode I tackle: How to know if we are avoiding emotions or processing themMisconceptions we have about God when we are grievingUnrealistic goals for our emotions and how that can hinder our walk with God And much more!    Get 15% off my favorite mineral-rich organ complex   For more info on the Keys To Emotional Freedom Coaching Group, click here

Ever hit that place where you just cant seem to put one foot in front of the other?  Everything feels negative, all you want are sugar cookies, and doing the things you NEED to do to feel better feels impossible. Can you relate? If so, then this is a must listen episode for you. Karly Sauer has a masters in nutrition and is the assistant hormone coach for the Hormone Wellness Academy. Combined, we have seen many funks and simultaneously helped many women climb out of the emotional pit we can all get sucked into from time to time.   We all have funks, and climbing out of them is a skill! Topics discussed on todays episode:  The Shame Story that sucks us into the funkOvercoming negative thinkingLearning to resource and ask for helpPractical action that doesn't feel overwhelming and more...   For more info on the Hormone Wellness Academy, click HERE  To schedule a completely complementary Hormone Breakthrough call, Click HERE

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Do you feel like you are constantly on edge waiting for the next shoe to drop? Do you feel like you never can actually relax or calm yourself down? In today’s episode, I share with you very practical tools to regulate your nervous system.   Whether you are in the most intense season of your life, or you are coming out of the most intense season of your life, everyone can benefit from regulating their nervous system for better, mental health, emotional health, and overall well-being.   In today’s episode, I share a very personal part of my story that led to nervous system shut down And how I got out of it. I hope that this episode encourage it and strengthens you today.   For more resources, go to www.abundantwellnesswithandrea.com   For neurofeeback information, go to www.neurofeedbackcare.com

Having a child with a chronic illness, especially one that impacts behavior as profoundly as PANS/PANDAS can make the holidays challenging to say the least. In this episode fellow PANS/PANDAS/MCAS mom, Jody Putnicki, and I discuss the complexities of this illness, how to have grace for ourselves as moms navigating the journey, and ways to stay sane during the holidays.    If you have a child struggling with PANS/PANDAS or are concerned that they may have PANS/PANDAS and are considering homeopathic treatment, please reach out to Resilience Naturopathic    To chat with Andrea about receiving parental support and guidance, head to www.instagram.com/abundantwellnesswithandrea and shoot her a DM!

Nervous system dysregulation is one of the biggest contributers to hormonal mood swings, insomnia, anxiety and fatigue... and yet your OB and GP aren't going to tell you that!    Take a listen to this episode where Andrea Jones, RN, BSN, FHP shares myths about your nervous system, how to recognize if you're nervous system is dysregulated, how that impacts your menstrual cycle and 4 questions to ask yourself to get "unstuck."

It's easy to be thankful when life is good, paychecks are robust, and everyone's healthy. But what about when life is collapsing in on all sides?    This week's episode dives into the nuances of thankfulness, how it can lend to our strength, connect us to God's heart, and allow for better emotional processing.    You can also read the transcript of this podcast here https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/developing-thankfulness-in-difficulty/

Waking up between 2-4 am? Feeling anxious, jittery or fatigued in the afternoon? Difficulty losing weight since you've entered your 30's?    You could have a cortisol imbalance.  Make sure to listen to this episode for 5 Cortisol Balancing Strategies for the winter.    Curious what cortisol imbalance you might have? Take this free quiz to find out    Ready to take things to the next level? Sign up for the Cortisol Rebalancing 3 week program HERE

Postpartum can throw many women for a loop, even with the best preparation for it! In this episode, Michelle and I share our personal experiences with postpartum, what helped us then and the help that is available now.    As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Neurofeedback Practitioner, Michelle uses many different modalities to help women during the postpartum period. Her personal experience enables her to be present in a way that helps her clients feel seen, understood and safe.    To work with her, go to www.neurofeedbackcare.com or www.alternativebehavioraltherapies.org

We are starting to really understand that trauma isn't just "all in your head." It's stored in your body, in your cells too!    Thankfully, there is so much we can do to heal from both the big T trauma's and the little T traumas.    In todays episode, Katie Allen, Licensed Massage Therapist & Myofascial Release Therapist joins us to talk about how working with the body can help us to release both chronic stressors as well as trauma that has been stuck in the body.    We cover: What is fascia? How does trauma get trapped in the fascial tissue? What common issues do people experience that could actually be fascia that needs to be released?  Don't miss this episode!    To find Katie, go to: www.healingmfr.com    To schedule a complementary hormone breakthrough call with Andrea to address your hormone imbalances, and annoying period symptoms, Schedule your call with me HERE