What if we allowed grief to become a source of depth, creativity, and connection instead of pushing it away at all costs? In this episode, we'll explore how grief, remembrance, and ancestral wisdom can help us reconnect to what truly matters. Grief is more than just uncomfortable sadness- it’s a sacred bridge between loss and love.
Connecting with all parts of ourselves invites others to do the same. It brings our body, mind, and spirit back to vibrant, full life. Integrating grief and gratitude cracks us open in unexpectedly beautiful ways and teaches us balance.
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If you've gone down the rabbit hole of non-toxic everything, gotten super overwhelmed, and worried that you'll never heal your body without a perfect environment... this episode is for you!
Take it from someone who spent years swinging from the "I just need to move out to a farm and make my own lye soap" extreme to "F it- the world is toxic and I'm doomed no matter what": there are simple swaps you can make that change your home for the better (without the added fight or flight of perfectionism!)
As I mentioned in the episode, I've compiled my favorite nontoxic home essentials into a shoppable guide, and just in time for Amazon Prime Day! 👇🏼
Welcome to SEASON TWO of the podcast, friends! In this episode, I'm sharing a lot of personal updates as well as navigating the collective overwhelm and "stuckness" a lot of us are feeling. If you feel like this year has been a rollercoaster for your big feeling heart, let this episode be a soft place to land. We're exploring four of the main themes contributing to burnout and practical small shifts you can make to not only stay afloat, but to step back into genuine joy and wellbeing.
Like I mentioned in this episode, if you're seeking a more structured approach to reawakening creativity and tapping into your body again, here are some amazing starting points:
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💃🏻 The Embodyed App by Nikki Norenberg 💃🏻
FINALLY- an episode on stress! If you constantly hear "high cortisol", "fight or flight", "nervous system", or "vagus nerve" on social media, this episode's for you. We're diving into the basics of nervous system health and how to implement rhythm and daily anchors to rebuild trust and safety within your body. The result? Better sleep, less bloating, more energy, and actually feeling GOOD in your body!
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If you've normalized swapping your favorite dress for a baggy top due to unpredictable bloating, this episode is for you! In this 101 Intro- style episode, we'll demystify your bloating, fatigue, food intolerances, and breakouts by diving into the basics of gut health.
We'll also cover common misconceptions about how to heal your digestion, what foods to avoid, and a proven 4-step protocol to rebuild a happy, healthy gut. Because remember: gut health is the root of all health!
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If the only thing you were taught about your menstrual cycle was either you're on your period or not (and how to insert a tampon), this episode will help dispel common myths about your cycle and provide actionable ways to support your body at each point of the month.
You are so much more interesting than you've been led to believe, and you're NOT doomed to suffer from nightmarish PMS or debilitating period cramps forever! Stay tuned for next week's episode where we'll dive into your gut health and how it can impact everything from your mood to your skin.
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It's my birthday! 🎉 In this more lighthearted episode, I'm sharing 25 lessons I've learned along the path of my health and healing journey. Some will make you laugh, some will make you pause and reflect. My hope is that we get to know each other better through this episode, and you'll catch a glimpse of my deep passion for Chrysalis Wellness and what I hope it will accomplish. 🦋
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Nutrition could be an entire season of the podcast, but I wanted to address the constant noise around dieting especially as we head into summertime. While there's nothing wrong with wanting to look good or feel comfortable in your skin, the glorification of "thinness" above health is worrisome.
Food is a deeply emotional and challenging topic for many of us; it's tied to cultural identity, personal self-concept, and society's narratives about being "good" with food. Each of those could be their own episode, so I have attempted to stay within the scope of health effects from dieting in this show.
In this episode, you'll learn about the unintended consequences of dieting- from nervous system dysregulation and irregular periods to bloating and actually slowing down your metabolism. We will cover some of the mindset shifts that guide my clients away from dieting and help them experience greater health, stronger bodies, and more stable moods.
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This is more than just a poor night's sleep. No amount of coffee can put a dent in your exhaustion. No matter how much you sleep, you wake up feeling like you got hit by a truck. You feel like you're doing all the right things, so what the heck is going on?!
In this episode, you'll learn about adrenal fatigue and HPA axis dysregulation, the underlying processes that show up as exhaustion, irregular cycles, nervous digestion, feeling wired and tired, and a sense of overwhelm combined with apathy (a weird paradoxical feeling, I know).
I hope this episode will support you as you shift into a softer, more curious way of moving through the world. Hustle culture, overachieving, and people pleasing are no longer serving you. It's time to listen to what your body has to say.
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So many of us struggle with mystery symptoms- unexplained weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, hair loss, painful cycles- only to be told "your labs look normal" when we visit the doctor.
In this episode, you'll learn why conventional bloodwork doesn't give you the full picture and how functional medicine labs can shift the focus from diagnosing disease to actually balancing your body and promoting vibrant health.
We'll talk about the way I utilize functional labs in my practice, not only to create customized healing protocols but more importantly to put you back into relationship with your body.
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While I'm SO excited to share well-researched deep dives to answer all your burning health and hormone questions, I wanted to begin with my own story. Why? Because you may find many similarities to your own journey. Whether you've constantly minimized your symptoms or couldn't find answers when you tried to heal, I hope my story can be inspiring to you. I certainly don't do health "perfectly" (none of us do), but looking back on a time when I could barely get out of bed to now? If I can do it... so can you.
This is It's Just Stress, a new podcast with Catie Perkins. Each week you’ll learn how to make sustainable, consistent changes that unlock vibrant health and help you feel comfortable in your own skin again. If you're fed up with hearing "it's just stress" and are ready for actual answers to your health struggles, you're in the right place. You deserve better than just barely getting by and my hope is to help you step into the healthiest, happiest version of yourself. Join us every Wednesday for new episodes.