Hormones and the holidays🦃… what could possibly go wrong?In this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause, Laura and Krissi get honest about what happens when midlife hormone shifts collide with family traditions, expectations, and “be pleasant and fine” energy.Laura shares the story of returning from a three-and-a-half-week honeymoon cocoon feeling soft, grounded, and in love, only to crash hard once “real life” and old stressors rushed back in. From itchy armpits to night peeing to zero give-a-shit for poor Tim, she realizes her body is not just reacting, it is telling the truth.Together they explore:    💫 How perimenopause and menopause change the way stress lands in the body    💫  Why family holidays can feel like a contract you never consciously signed   💫  The grief of outgrowing old roles, and the freedom that comes when you finally say “enough”   💫  The difference between true gratitude and self-abandonment   💫  How choosing to pause, rest, and listen can quietly rewrite patterns for the next generationIf you have ever pulled up to a holiday gathering with a casserole in your lap and a knot in your throat, this conversation is your permission slip to do it differently.At the end, Krissi offers three practical invitations for this season:Create a “no list” before the holiday and choose at least one thing you are not doing this year.Build in one simple body anchor like stepping outside for a breath, feeling the sun on your face, or putting a hand on your heart before you say yes.Reclaim one ritual as your own so the day includes you, not just your roles.May this episode be a balm for the part of you that is tired of performing and ready to belong to yourself first.🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause. We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment.💌 Connect with UsFollow us on Instagram: @SelahDeepPause Facebook: Facebook.com/Selah-ADeepPause 🎙️ Host: Laura Deir 🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette 🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 🎵 Music Credit “Dreamcatcher” by Onycs Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed.

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