Thanksgiving is almost here, and if you're already feeling that familiar knot in your stomach about everything you need to prep, cook, and coordinate… this episode is for you.
In this episode, I'm sharing the story of the year I did something completely revolutionary: I moved Thanksgiving. Yep, you read that right. I rescheduled a major family holiday to align with my menstrual cycle—and it changed everything.
We're diving into why the holiday season is so particularly draining for women, what's happening hormonally when we push through, and most importantly, what we can actually do about it. This is a conversation about self-care, boundaries, and using your cycle as your secret weapon to navigate the chaos.
If you've ever felt exhausted, resentful, or burnt out during the holidays, this episode will help you understand why—and give you permission to do things differently.
In this episode we explore:
The personal story of how I rescheduled Thanksgiving to honor my cycle (and why my family was actually relieved)
Why the holiday season is disproportionately stressful for women
What's happening hormonally when you're in your luteal or menstrual phase during the holidays
Why pushing through creates burnout and resentment
5 practical self-care tips to protect your energy during holiday gatherings
How to have the conversation with your partner about needing support
Why planning your recovery is just as important as surviving the event
Resources:
My free guide: Maybe It’s Not You — The Truth About PMS & How to Take Back Control of Your Cycle
Learn more about the Hormone R.E.S.T. Method
Join my Hormone Unfiltered Newsletter
Kate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner, Yoga Therapist, and Energy Healer. She specializes in supporting women—especially those in midlife—to understand how modern life disrupts hormonal balance and contributes to burnout, overwhelm, and disconnection from self. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm.
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