You love your family. You are grateful. But by 4:00 PM on Thursday, you might find yourself fighting back tears, sweating through your sweater, or feeling a sudden, intense urge to snap at someone you love. And then comes the shame. "Why am I being so difficult? Why can’t I just enjoy this?" I want you to stop that thought track right now. You aren't a "Grinch." You are navigating a biological sensitivity that no one warned you about. In midlife, our "buffer" against stress and sugar shrinks. - The Sugar/Wine Spike: That second glass of wine or slice of pie spikes your blood sugar. - The Crash: When it drops 2 hours later, your body releases cortisol and adrenaline to stabilize you. - The Result: That surge of adrenaline feels like anxiety, irritability, and hot flashes. You aren't "moody." You are riding a chemical rollercoaster. Here is your "Holiday Survival Protocol" to keep your calm: 1. The Protein Anchor. Do not fast before the big meal to "save calories." That guarantees a crash (and a mood swing). Eat a high-protein breakfast (eggs, greek yogurt, or a shake). Protein creates a safety buffer for your blood sugar. 2. The "Bathroom Break" Reset. When the noise gets too loud or the questions get too intrusive, excuse yourself to the restroom. Do the 90-Second Reset we teach in the Gentle Reset: - Hand on heart, hand on belly. - Inhale for 4, Exhale for 8. - Tell your nervous system: "I am safe."This manually turns off the "fight or flight" response so you can walk back out feeling grounded. 3. Permission to Pause. You do not have to do the dishes immediately. You do not have to stay up late if you are exhausted. Prioritize your sleep this week - it is the only way to clear the cortisol from your system. Enjoy the pie. Enjoy the people. But most importantly, protect your peace. You’ve got this. 💛 Rebecca

I wanted to share something important with you all today. Over the last few weeks, I have been flooded with comments and questions on social media. While many are about weight or sleep, there is a quieter, more painful theme coming up again and again: Intimacy. Women are sharing (often in secret DMs) that intimacy has become painful, complicated, or non-existent. They feel broken, or like they are closing up shop on that part of their lives. I want you to know: You are not broken. It is not in your head. And it is time we address it. I have just uploaded a brand new resource to our Classroom to help you navigate this privately and gently. It is called The Radiance Intimacy Kit. It is a private, RN-designed guide to reclaiming comfort and safety. We cover the biology of why it hurts, the exact tools (moisturizers vs. lubricants) to fix the physical pain, and how to calm your nervous system so you can feel safe again. Where to find it: 1. Go to the Classroom tab. 2. Look for the "Menopause Symptom Relief Guides" card. 3. You will see The Radiance Intimacy Kit ready for you to download. This is your personal guide to explore at your own pace. You deserve to feel at home in your body — in every aspect of your life. Let me know if you have any trouble finding it! Warmly, Rebecca

Hello all - I finally made the Loom video showing you how to comment, post, like and share in the community. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think about it. It's my very first Loom video and I heard of a 92 year old say yesterday that you should learn something new every single day. So here we go! Please interact! I want to hear from you 😄