What I’d Do to Feel Better—If I Had No Time, Energy, or Money

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Jun 13, 2025

In this solo episode, I strip away the pricey gadgets and glossy wellness propaganda to share five free habits that move the needle for your health—whether you’re in early postpartum, juggling perimenopause, or just plain burned out.

These are the science-backed, soul-led foundations I still practice daily—and they work.

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I talk about:

03:50 - Why morning sunlight resets cortisol, melatonin, and mood

11:00 - Humming, cold splashes, & singing to stimulate your vagus nerve

22:00 - “No naked carbs”: Building a blood-sugar-steady breakfast on a budget

28:50 - Grounding 101—how ten barefoot minutes slash inflammation and boost HRV

36:10 - Turning your bedroom into a tech-free cave so sleep becomes your hormone reset button

Questions answered in this episode:

Why is morning light more powerful than a second latte?
How can two minutes of humming calm fight-or-flight?
What does a hormone-friendly breakfast actually look like?
Can standing barefoot on grass really lower cortisol?
How badly does blue light steal your melatonin (and next-day willpower)?
Which low-cost habits matter more than the latest wearable?
How can overwhelmed moms use these five steps to feel human again?

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