Whole She Rises Podcast

If you’ve been using nervous system tools—like breathwork, grounding, or somatic practices—and still feel like you’re getting dysregulated over and over again… this episode is for you. Because it’s not that the tools aren’t working. It’s that they were never meant to be the whole solution. In this conversation, we’re going deeper than in-the-moment regulation and exploring what actually creates la...

If you’ve been feeling wired, exhausted, overwhelmed... or like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to... you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about the missing foundation for so many women navigating perimenopause and autoimmune symptoms: your nervous system. Because no matter how “healthy” your routines are… if your body doesn’t feel safe, it will stay stuck in survival m...

Somatic work is something you might be hearing everywhere—on social media, in coaching spaces, in therapy conversations.  And yet, when I ask women what somatic work actually is , most people pause… or they describe a practice they’ve seen, without really understanding what’s happening underneath it. So today, I want to slow this conversation way down—especially for women navigating perimenopause...

Grieving The Loss of Who I Was Before Autoimmune Disease There was a time when I thought: “If I don’t look the way I used to, I shouldn’t be on camera.” “If people notice, they’ll focus on that instead of the message.” “Maybe it’s better to just stay behind the microphone.” And maybe you understand that feeling. Maybe your body has changed. Maybe perimenopause has shifted your weight, your skin, y...

If you’re living with autoimmune symptoms and perimenopause, you may have already tried everything … diet changes, supplements, sleep hacks, workouts, therapy… and still feel like you’re stuck in a loop of fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and overwhelm. Here’s what nobody tells you: Your nervous system is the foundation of everything else. Because if your nervous system is stuck in survival mode,...

(Especially If You’re Also Living With Autoimmune Symptoms) Have you been feeling off —like your body is changing in ways you can’t quite explain, but no one seems to take you seriously? Maybe you’re exhausted all the time, yet sleep feels completely elusive. You’re wired and tired at the same time. Your moods swing without warning. Your patience is thinner. Your brain feels foggy and slower—like...

Have you been feeling like your entire life has started revolving around your symptoms? Like every ache, every twinge, every flare sent you spiraling into fear, wondering what was really going on? I know that feeling all too well. And I’ll be honest. On my autoimmune journey, I made some mistakes. Big ones.  The kind that left me exhausted, discouraged,  and sometimes even sicker than when I start...

Have you ever had a day where your emotions feel completely out of control? And you don’t even recognize yourself?  One moment, you’re fine — and the next, you’re snapping at your partner or kids, crying in the bathroom, or feeling this deep, simmering rage you didn’t even know was in you. And afterward, there’s that guilt. That shame. That voice in your head that says,  “What’s wrong with me?  Wh...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things, but your body just… isn’t responding anymore? Maybe you’re eating clean, moving your body, taking supplements, even meditating, but instead of feeling better, you feel more exhausted, more disconnected, and more frustrated than ever. You look in the mirror and wonder, “When did I stop recognizing myself?” You try to push harder, but noth...

Today we’re diving into a topic that often gets misunderstood, minimized, or even judged—self-love.  Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t have time to take care of myself” … or maybe even feeling guilty for wanting to? Do you wonder if self-love is just another buzzword, or something women who have it all together talk about? When we hear the phrase self-love, it can trigger mixed reac...

For most of my life, I thought being smaller was the answer. A smaller body. A smaller appetite. A smaller presence. I learned early on that beauty was something to achieve, not something I already had. Maybe you’ve felt that too? I could follow the rules—track every calorie, spend hours at the gym, squeeze myself into the ‘right’ size jeans—and for a while, it worked. At least on the outside. But...

Have you ever looked around at everything waiting for your attention and thought… “ Why can’t I just get it together ?” Maybe you’ve compared yourself to other women who seem to do it all—working full-time, raising kids, staying fit, keeping a perfectly clean house—and wondered, “What’s wrong with me? Why don’t I have that kind of energy anymore?” And maybe you’ve even said it out loud… “I must ju...

It’s amazing how one little word — “should” — can quietly take over your life. You should take this. You should be more like that. You should push through, even when your body is begging you to stop. You should have done more, achieved more, been more. And over time, all those “shoulds” pile up. They don’t just shape your choices—they shape your energy, your confidence, and even your health. Have...

If you're feeling scattered, stretched thin, or just off, you’re in the right place. One of the most common things I hear from women dealing with perimenopause and autoimmune symptoms is: “ I just don’t feel like myself anymore .” Behind that statement is usually a deeper disconnection—from your body, your energy, your rhythm, your intuition. So today, I want to offer you one small shift. It’...

If you’re listening to this, chances are you’ve been feeling off . Maybe your body’s doing things you don’t understand. You’re more tired than ever, but can’t sleep. You’re snapping at people you love, even though you don’t want to.  Your clothes don’t fit. Your confidence is shaky. Your brain feels like it’s buffering half the time. And when you try to get help, you're told, “ It’s just stre...

Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for women facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms here.  This show is for women navigating perimenopause and autoimmune challenges who are ready to take back control of their lives. As a coach who’s walked this road, I’ll share practical tools, mindset shifts, and nervous system strategies to help you build resilience, protect your...