In this empowering episode, Crissy sits down with Kate Williams Stone, a non-diet health and life coach, to demystify perimenopause and help you confidently prepare for conversations with your GYN.

Kate explains why tracking symptoms like mood swings, hot flashes, and cycle changes is essential — especially since there's no definitive test for perimenopause. Together, they discuss the frustrations around the lack of education on this major life transition, how to avoid getting dismissed by doctors, and why documenting specific patterns can make all the difference at appointments.

They also explore surprising symptoms (like itchy ears!), the pitfalls of expensive at-home tests, and the importance of a holistic approach that includes emotional and lifestyle support.

Whether you're just starting to notice changes or already navigating the thick of it, this conversation will help you track, prepare, and advocate for yourself like never before.

Top Three Things You Will Learn In This Episode:

1. How to effectively track perimenopause symptomsListeners will learn why documenting mood swings, hot flashes, menstrual cycle changes, and other symptoms in detail is critical — not just for personal understanding, but to clearly communicate patterns to their healthcare providers.

2. How to prepare for and advocate during GYN appointmentsListeners will get practical tips for prepping before appointments, including writing down specific questions and observations to avoid going blank, and how to confidently advocate for themselves if they feel dismissed.

3. Why a holistic approach to perimenopause mattersListeners will understand that perimenopause isn’t just a medical event — it's a whole-person transition that benefits from emotional, mental, and lifestyle support, not just medical interventions.

Episode Notes and Resources:

Kate Williams Stone’s website: https://www.katewilliamsstone.com

https://www.katewilliamsstone.com/gyn (free guide)

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Parenting with ADHD isn’t about trying harder—it’s about doing things differently. In this episode, therapist and school psychologist Holly Moore shares three powerful strategies to help ADHD adults not just survive, but truly thrive as caregivers.

You’ll learn how to ditch rigid systems that don’t serve your family, tap into your emotional reactions to re-parent yourself, and harness creativity as a tool for confidence, connection, and calm. Holly’s honest stories and actionable insights will leave you feeling empowered to build a home that works with your brain, not against it.

Whether you’re deep in the parenting trenches or just starting to make sense of your own ADHD, this episode is packed with relief, recognition, and real-life tools you can use today.

Top Three Things You Will Learn In This Episode:

1. You will learn how to evaluate and modify the parenting systems in your homes by tuning into your own instincts and emotional cues—especially when systems (like behavior charts or reward jars) feel forced, exhausting, or disconnected. Holly emphasizes focusing on micro systems—what’s within your control—and releasing the pressure to conform to external expectations.

2. Holly dives into how your reactions as a parent can be deeply tied to your own childhood experiences. Through self-reflection and curiosity, you'll learn how to identify triggers, recognize when a reaction is more about you than your child, and develop a more compassionate, present-centered approach to caregiving.

3. Rather than viewing creativity as a hobby or luxury, this episode highlights its critical role in emotional regulation, confidence-building, and accessing dopamine in the ADHD brain. You’ll gain ideas for integrating creative activities—like dance, music, improv, or gardening—into daily life as a form of healing and thriving.

Episode Notes and Resources:

Holly Moore’s website: https://www.thatsthemominme.com/

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Parenting doesn’t come with a manual—and even if it did, would we all agree on the rules? In this episode, Crissy sits down with fellow mom Cindi to tackle some of the most debated parenting topics: timeouts, participation trophies, and when (or if) it's okay to let your kid quit.

From Cindi’s support of timeouts as a tool for calming and refocusing to Crissy’s emphasis on reframing them away from punishment, they explore how discipline can become a space for growth rather than shame. The conversation turns to participation trophies—do they build confidence or set kids up for failure? And when it comes to quitting, the duo wrestles with teaching commitment versus honoring a child’s evolving interests and well-being.

It’s a candid, compassionate, and sometimes conflicting conversation—just like parenting itself. Whether you’re rethinking your timeout strategy or wondering how to talk to your child about perseverance, this episode offers real talk, shared wisdom, and a reminder that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer when raising kids.

Here are the three main takeaways listeners will gain from this episode:

1. Timeouts Can Be Reframed, Not Removed Timeouts don’t have to be punitive. When used thoughtfully, they can help children calm down and reflect, especially when paired with safe spaces and emotional support.

2. Confidence and Accountability Can Coexist Participation trophies can help build confidence, but it’s equally important to teach children how to handle disappointment, build resilience, and develop good sportsmanship.

3. Quitting Isn’t Always Failing Allowing kids to quit an activity can be the right choice depending on the situation—but finishing commitments teaches valuable lessons in persistence, balance, and self-awareness.

Episode Notes and Resources:

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