As we land on the other side of the holidays and slip back into school routines, a lot can feel stirred up—both in our waking lives and in our dreams. In this conversation, I’m joined by Genevieve Camp—board certified art therapist, certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and coach, evolutionary astrologer, dreamwork guide, and mama to a wildly creative nine-year-old. Genevieve works at the intersection of trauma healing, giftedness, neuro-complexity, and creativity, weaving together IFS, art, astrology, dreamwork, and meditation. Together we explore how your nighttime dreams, your “parts,” and your beautifully complex brain can become allies in your empowerment. In this episode, we talk about: Why everyone dreams (whether you remember them or not) A simple way to start remembering your dreams—starting tonight The powerful idea that there are no bad dreams—how even nightmares arrive in service of healing and wholeness How to “metabolize” scary or recurring dreams instead of pushing them away An accessible introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) and “parts work” The tiny but huge reframe from “I’m overwhelmed” to “A part of me is overwhelmed” What Genevieve means by giftedness and neuro-complexity, and why so many sensitive, deep-thinking moms feel “too much” and “not enough” at the same time The shame that can come with labels like “neurodivergent”—and how naming can become empowering when we claim who we are A little toe-dip into evolutionary astrology and how it can illuminate the bigger, soul-level curriculum you’re working with in this lifetime Empowering action: Before you go to bed tonight, put a piece of paper or journal and a pen by your bed. As you settle in, gently tell yourself: “I want to remember my dreams.” When you wake up, write down anything you remember—even a tiny fragment. That’s the beginning of your dream practice. 🌙 Resources mentioned: Genevieve’s website & offerings: GenevieveCamp.com Book: No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz (IFS) The Art of Parts workbook (creative IFS exploration) – available through Genevieve’s site If this episode resonates, it would mean so much if you’d follow the show, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a friend who’s navigating her own beautiful complexity.

As mothers, we’re told that if we just try harder, get more disciplined, and stick to our resolutions, life will finally feel better.   But what if the problem isn’t your willpower at all… What if it’s that your nervous system is already over capacity, and your inner critic is running the show?   In this powerful New Year episode, I’m joined by multi–award-winning psychotherapist, executive coach, and author Lisa Skeffington, who has spent nearly three decades helping high-performing women move from anxiety to true empowerment. Together, we talk about why so many New Year’s resolutions quietly fizzle by February—and how to create change that actually honors your nervous system, your self-worth, and your real needs.   In this episode, we explore: Why anxiety is often a messenger, not the “real problem” The invisible script you’re carrying from childhood—and how it secretly decides whether your resolutions stick or collapse   Five common ways women self-sabotage their goals (and how this is actually a form of protection, not a character flaw)   Why over-giving, over-doing, and “trying harder” are rooted in a deep need to feel enough The truth about affirmations: when they help…and when they quietly make you feel worse How to set intentions that are grounded in self-worth and inner safety, not perfectionism or people-pleasing   A simple reflective practice you can do with a cup of tea to discover what you really need right now   Lisa reminds us that resolutions don’t fail because we’re lazy or undisciplined. They fail when we’re asking an anxious, exhausted system to perform at even higher levels without tending to the fear, doubt, and worthiness wounds underneath.   Real change begins when you stop trying to earn your worth through achievement, and start remembering that you are already enough.   Connect with Lisa Skeffington Take Lisa’s Self-Esteem Reality Check Quiz and receive a personalized invitation for next steps: 👉 welcome.empoweredmomentum.com   Get a free preview of her latest book From Anxious to Empowered on the same page Explore options to work with Lisa 1:1 or in her Coastal Escapes in the UK (details via her site and calendar link on the page)   📱 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaskeffingtonanxiety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowered.momentum/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-skeffington/?originalSubdomain=uk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisa.empoweredmomentum

The holidays arrive at the exact moment nature is inviting us to slow down — but modern holiday culture pushes us to speed up. In this episode, Isabelle explains why that mismatch can strain the nervous system, why holiday “overreactions” are often nervous system state shifts (not personality flaws), and how old brain patterns can get triggered by scents, songs, family dynamics, and sensory overload. You’ll learn a simple 3-step reset — Name it, Orient, Regulate — plus boundary and rest practices that help you move through the season with more steadiness and self-trust. What You’ll Learn Why winter biology + holiday overstimulation can dysregulate the nervous system What “neurotags” are (and why one small cue can trigger a big reaction) Why story follows state and how to interrupt the loop A simple regulation sequence you can use in real time Why boundaries are nervous system protection — not selfishness How “winter moments” of rest rewrite your holiday experience Journal Prompts What holiday cues tend to trigger me? What state do I shift into most often? What boundary would protect my capacity this year? What’s one daily winter moment I can give myself?

As the holidays approach, many women find themselves walking on eggshells — carefully managing other people’s emotions to avoid conflict, guilt, or drama. In this episode, Isabelle explores why “offense” can become a subtle control mechanism in relationships, and why being willing to disappoint someone (kindly) can actually create more honesty, trust, and intimacy. You’ll learn how to stop living under the “tyranny of the tantrum,” how to tell the truth without over-explaining, and how to set simple holiday boundaries that protect your peace. What You’ll Learn Why you can’t feel close to someone you can’t be honest with How offense can function as a control tool (even unintentionally) The difference between integrity and “keeping the peace” A holiday-ready mindset for saying no without collapsing into guilt Simple boundary scripts you can use immediately Holiday Boundary Scripts Mentioned “We’re staying home this year.” “We need to head out by 7 — bedtime.” “That doesn’t work for our family.” Journal Prompts What do I avoid saying because I fear someone’s reaction? What boundary am I ready to set this season? Can I care more about what I think of me than what others think of me?

If the holidays tend to leave you feeling like the overworked event planner, caterer, housekeeper, and emotional support human all rolled into one… this episode is for you. In this conversation-style solo episode, Isabelle invites you to gently rewrite the “mom does everything” script and begin relating to your family as an actual team during the holidays. You’ll receive real, word-for-word scripts you can use with: Younger kids who want to help but need a clear “job” Tweens and teens who are ready to share real responsibility Partners or co-parents who genuinely want to support you but don’t always see the full mental load Extended family members when you’re setting calmer, more sustainable boundaries We’ll explore: Why so many moms end up carrying the invisible labor of the holidays How to name a shared “holiday vision” so everyone’s experience (including yours!) matters Age-appropriate ways to bring your kids into the magic-making Language that shifts your partner from “helper” to true co-owner A simple 3-step weekly ritual to bring your family into team energy You are not meant to be the entire village. You’re allowed to be inside the magic you’re creating—not just behind the scenes. 🎧 Listen in and then try one single sentence from this episode with your family this week. Tiny shifts count. 👉 If this episode supports you, please follow the show and leave a quick review. On Apple Podcasts: Tap + Follow on the show page Scroll down to Ratings & Reviews to tap the stars Tap Write a Review to share one sentence about what you’re receiving On Spotify: Go to the show page Tap the star rating Choose your star rating and tap Follow Your review truly helps other moms find this support.

Breaking the Trance of Unworthiness with Monica RodgersThis conversation with Monica Rodgers cracked something open in me, and I have a feeling it’s going to do the same for you.Monica is a mentor, catalyst, and art-loving creatrix who talks about something she calls the “trance of unworthiness”—and wow, did I feel it in my body when she named it. We’re talking about all the tiny messages we get as girls and women that slowly teach us to doubt ourselves, shrink, and disconnect from our own truth.We also talk a lot about breath, the body, and how to start giving ourselves actual approval instead of waiting for it from everyone else.In this episode, we chat about:- What the trance of unworthiness is and how it can feel like “death by a thousand paper cuts”- How many of us were raised by wounded maidens (mothers who never got to fully become themselves)- Why girls often start dimming their light around ages 10–14 and what we can do differently now- The difference between keeping the peace and making peace (and why Monica loves irreverent, “oh hell no” women)- A super simple way to “microdose worthiness” with the phrases:“Thank you. It’s true.”“I approve.”- How to notice when you’ve literally stopped breathing freely, and what that says about your sense of safety- What it looks like to raise daughters (and sons) who trust themselves, even when it’s inconvenient for us as parents 🙃 Your Next Empowering Action: Put your hand on your heart and say:“I approve.”Even if you snapped this morning. Even if you didn’t get everything done. Even if you feel messy.Notice your breath.Are you breathing? Like really breathing? If not, can you soften your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and let a deeper breath in?These tiny moments are how we start to step out of the trance and back into our own lives.Mentioned in this episode:Monica’s Women’s Bill of RightsYou can download it (and write your own) at: jointherevelation.com After you listen, send me a note and tell me:Where are you ready to stop living in the trance of unworthiness and start practicing “I approve”? 💛

What do you do when you're standing at a crossroads between the familiar path that terrifies you and the unknown path that calls to you? Serial entrepreneur and women's hormone specialist Terry Taytosian shares her journey from health crisis at 37—facing 210 pounds, pre-diabetes, heart palpitations, and early perimenopause—to radical transformation. But this isn't your typical before-and-after story. Terry reveals her brilliant "board meeting" technique for working WITH your inner saboteurs instead of against them. If you've ever told yourself you don't have enough time, money, or support to make a change, this episode will shift everything. Perfect for the holiday season when stress runs high and old patterns resurface.   About Terry Taytosian Terry is a serial entrepreneur, certified personal trainer and nutritionist, emotional eating coach, yoga teacher, and certified women's hormone specialist. She's also a mother of two teenagers who have grown up watching her navigate 20 years of entrepreneurship. Connect with Terry: thouseofrose.com Your Empowering Action Complete an Energy Audit: Where is your energy going right now? What actually gives you energy? What fills you up? How can you do more of that? What can you deprioritize to make space for what matters? Sister, if you're standing at your own crossroads right now, you're not alone. This week, practice presence. Call that board meeting. Ask your inner critics what they really need. You've got this, mama. ~ Isabelle

What does it really mean to feel safe—especially when the world around us feels anything but?In this heart-opening conversation with my dear friend and somatic-based life coach, Nicole Dreon, we explore what it means to come home to your body, to your truth, and to your own sense of inner safety. Nicole helps us understand how our nervous systems are designed to protect us, even when that looks like shutting down, snapping at our kids, or scrolling to numb out. She offers simple tools to bring ourselves back into balance—through awareness, breath, and gentle presence.This episode feels like a warm blanket on a cold day. It’s a reminder that empowerment begins within: the more we trust ourselves, the safer the world feels around us. ✨ Inside this episode: What it means to feel safe vs. be safe Why our nervous system’s reactions are actually wisdom in motion How to honor your emotions without abandoning yourself A guided embodiment exercise to help you anchor calm in your body What it takes to be a safe space for others 🧘‍♀️ About Nicole: Nicole Dreon is a life coach, speaker, and facilitator known for her grounded, embodied approach to growth and transformation. She helps clients reconnect with their body’s wisdom, regulate their nervous systems, and create change that feels deeply authentic and sustainable. With a calm yet powerful presence, Nicole supports people in moving beyond old patterns and returning to a sense of inner safety, trust, and alignment within themselves. You can connect with her and learn more about her work at Website: https://coachnicoledreon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoledreon_/ Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MIjmcqtkbKD1bnyQngtOQ 🎧 Listen now: isabellebridges.com/podcast Join our sisterhood: isabellebridges.com/membership Follow along: @isabellebridgesboesch

What if the emotions we've been taught to eliminate—judgment, guilt, and shame—are actually essential tools for raising grounded, accountable children? In this episode, I'm challenging the cultural narrative that says all judgment is bad, all guilt is toxic, and all shame is damaging. While anger, sadness, and offense are celebrated in our culture, we've made it taboo to discern right from wrong, to feel guilty when we've hurt someone, or to experience shame when we've crossed a moral line. But here's the truth, mama: without judgment, we can't guide. Without guilt, we lose empathy. Without shame, we abandon our moral compass. I'm breaking down why these three "negative" emotions are actually appropriate, necessary, and healthy—and how we can teach our children to use them as internal signals for growth, accountability, and integrity. In this episode, you'll learn: Why judgment is actually discernment—and why your child needs it to make good decisions How guilt promotes empathy, responsibility, and moral development Why shame isn't toxic when it's appropriate—and how it reinforces healthy boundaries The difference between being judgmental and having judgment (more on this in an upcoming episode!) How to create a family culture with clear values, expectations, and a moral compass—without becoming controlling or punitive Why swinging too far away from these emotions leaves our children searching for guidance This episode is for you if: You've been told never to let your child feel guilty or ashamed You're uncomfortable setting clear standards because you don't want to seem judgmental You want to raise accountable, empathetic children who can discern right from wrong You're ready to reclaim your role as a confident, values-driven leader in your home Resources Mentioned: Mother's Empowerment Sisterhood – My 12-month membership (IsabelleBridges.com/sisterhood) where we dive deep into creating a life with clear values, warm leadership, and empowered mothering. Enrollment opens soon—join the waitlist today. Connect with me: Website: https://isabellebridges.com Instagram: @IsabelleBridgesBoesch #MothersEmpowerment #ConsciousParenting #MoralCompass #ParentingWithValues #Discernment #EmotionalIntelligence #EmpoweredMotherhood #FamilyCulture #AccountabilityInParenting #MotherhoodReimaginedSisterhoodReclaimed

GIRL Goals: Cultivating Dreams That Feel As Good As They LookHave you ever set a goal that felt exciting at first... but then turned into a source of stress and pressure? In this episode, I'm sharing a brand new framework for goal-setting that honors feminine energy, removes false urgency, and makes the journey as delicious as the destination. Say goodbye to the stress of SMART goals (especially that time-bound T!) and hello to GIRL Goals: Grounded, Intuitive, Resonant, and Luscious. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✨ Why traditional SMART goals can trigger our nervous systems (and disconnect us from source) ✨ What GIRL Goals are and why they work for feminine energy ✨ How to create goals that are grounded in self, source, and sisterhood ✨ A step-by-step process for setting your own GIRL Goals ✨ Why "there is no there there"—and what that means for sustainable joy ✨ How to make your goals feel luscious and nourishing along the way The GIRL Goals Framework: G - Grounded Rooted in self, source, and sisterhood. Anchored in what truly matters to YOU. I - Intuitive Following your inner compass, not someone else's timeline. Trusting the wisdom of your body. R - Resonant Does this goal light you up? Is it connected to your heart? Does it feel like a full-body yes? L - Luscious Making the journey delicious. Filling yourself up along the way. Savoring every step. Resources Mentioned: 🌸 Want to dive deeper into this work? Join us inside Mother's Empowerment Sisterhood Waitlist (https://isabellebridges.com/sisterhood/) to be the first to hear when the membership reopens. This is where we explore grounded, intuitive, resonant, and luscious goal-setting all year long. 🌸 Ready to reimagine your relationship with money using this same feminine framework? Check out Blossom Into Money Mastery (BIMM) at https://isabellebridges.com/bimm/ Love this episode? Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps other women find this work! And if this resonated with you, screenshot this episode and share it on Instagram. Tag me so I can celebrate you! 🌸@IsabelleBridgesBoesch Next Steps: Take one goal you've been working toward and run it through the GIRL Goals framework. Ask yourself: Is it grounded? Is it intuitive? Is it resonant? Is it luscious? Give yourself permission to adjust. To soften. To remove the timeline. To make it feel good. You deserve goals that nourish you. You deserve dreams that feel as good as they look. 💫

In This Episode, I Share: ✨ Why I start my day with ME (even just 5 minutes) – and how my morning walk with Pepper is non-negotiable 🍽️ How I eat for ME – why planning meals ahead (including breakfast and lunch) helps me avoid the "forget to eat" trap 🎧 The content I consume that fills MY cup – from Mel Robbins podcasts to reading Heart's Desire with my women's circle 🥾 Why I go to places I love – hiking with friends, beach days with Grace and Ben, and those sacred summer drives to Montana 🏡 How I organize my home for ME – setting boundaries around clutter and teaching my kids that our family culture requires their participation 🛒 The freedom of shopping for ME – saying no to toys, snacks, and stuff that doesn't align with my values 👯‍♀️ Building "framily" – finding friends who become family and creating full-family friendships that enrich everyone ALSO, join me for a free, live mentor conversation with registered dietitian Adi Wyshogrod on Monday, October 27th at 11:00 AM PST to transform your relationship with food and build sustainable nutrition habits that actually stick – register at isabellebridges.com/adi.

Forgiveness as Freedom: Why You Don't Have to Forgive the Unforgivable In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Katharine Giovanni, a three-time award-winning bestselling author, transformation mentor, and intuitive guide who has appeared on over 130 podcasts worldwide. Katharine doesn't just inspire - she helps people remember who they were before the world told them otherwise. What We Cover: Why traditional forgiveness advice falls short (and what to do instead) The "coffee cup method" - a visual understanding of how anger affects your entire life Katharine's revolutionary forgiveness system that starts with the easy ones Why forgiveness is actually selfish (and that's a good thing!) • How to forgive the unforgivable by picking apart the memory The science behind forgiveness and what happens to your body when you release Why some people will leave your life when you heal (and that's okay) Key Takeaways: You don't have to forgive the unforgivable - forgive what you can and keep going Start with rating people 1-10 and work from easy to difficult Forgiveness means "I want you out of my head" - it's about YOUR freedom Your body is 95% water - negative thoughts literally make you sick from the inside out When you heal, your energy shifts and people notice something different about you Your Next Empowering Action: Katharine invites you to know that you are worthy enough to live a life of love, prosperity, and joy - regardless of what others have told you. Start your forgiveness list today, rate everyone 1-10, and begin with the easiest person. True freedom is when you can look at someone's name and simply not care anymore.Connect with Katharine: Website: https://katharinegiovanni.com Books available on Amazon Upcoming online forgiveness class - check her website for details Mentioned in This Episode: Release & Resonate Retreat - October 10-11, Santa Barbara Learn more: isabellebridges.com/retreat

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Katharine Giovanni, a three-time award-winning bestselling author, transformation mentor, and intuitive guide who has appeared on over 130 podcasts worldwide. Katharine doesn't just inspire - she helps people remember who they were before the world told them otherwise. What We Cover: Why traditional forgiveness advice falls short (and what to do instead) The "coffee cup method" - a visual understanding of how anger affects your entire life Katharine's revolutionary forgiveness system that starts with the easy ones Why forgiveness is actually selfish (and that's a good thing!) How to forgive the unforgivable by picking apart the memory The science behind forgiveness and what happens to your body when you release Why some people will leave your life when you heal (and that's okay) Key Takeaways: You don't have to forgive the unforgivable - forgive what you can and keep going Start with rating people 1-10 and work from easy to difficult Forgiveness means "I want you out of my head" - it's about YOUR freedom Your body is 95% water - negative thoughts literally make you sick from the inside out When you heal, your energy shifts and people notice something different about you Your Next Empowering Action: Katharine invites you to know that you are worthy enough to live a life of love, prosperity, and joy - regardless of what others have told you. Start your forgiveness list today, rate everyone 1-10, and begin with the easiest person. True freedom is when you can look at someone's name and simply not care anymore. Connect with Katharine: Website: https://katharinegiovanni.com Books available on Amazon Upcoming online forgiveness class - check her website for detailsMentioned in This Episode: Release & Resonate Retreat - October 10-11, Santa Barbara Learn more: isabellebridges.com/retreat

What if parenting isn’t just about getting through the day—but about shaping the leaders of tomorrow? In this episode of The Mother’s Empowerment Podcast, I share how I’ve come to see motherhood as visionary leadership. I open up about moments in my own parenting when I’ve felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure—and how those very moments became my teachers in what true leadership really is. I talk about the difference between weak, authoritarian, and visionary leadership, and how I’ve noticed each of these show up in my own home. I also share the simple practices I use to return to the kind of leadership I most want to embody for my children. In this episode, I’ll show you how I: ✨ Hold a bigger vision for my children, even when they can’t see it themselves ✨ Choose curiosity over control when challenges arise ✨ Model the values I want to pass on, even when I get it wrong first ✨ Remind myself that I am already the leader my family needs Parenting, to me, is so much more than managing behavior—it’s about inspiring confidence, vision, and resilience in the next generation. My hope is that you’ll leave this episode feeling empowered and encouraged to step into the visionary leader you already are. Come join me in person! On October 10–11, I’ll be hosting The Release and Resonate Retreat in Santa Barbara. This retreat is a sacred space for mothers to release what no longer serves and reconnect with the visionary leader within. I would love for you to join me there. 👉 Learn more at IsabelleBridges.com/retreat

Ever feel like you're about to completely lose it with your kids? In this episode, I'm sharing a game-changing reframe that's helped me and dozens of mamas in our community understand what's really happening when we get triggered - and what to do about it. Spoiler alert: it involves comparing being angry to being drunk, and it might just change everything for you. What You'll Learn: Why anger gets bigger and faster as we approach perimenopause (and what to do about it) The powerful reframe that compares being triggered to being intoxicated What's actually happening in your brain when you lose it with your kids Why anger is really a messenger from your body about unmet needs The one thing you absolutely MUST do when you're triggered (hint: it's not breathing exercises) How to teach your kids this same framework for managing their big emotions Why you don't actually need to discipline in the moment (and why waiting is better) Key Takeaways: 🧠 The Science Behind Getting Triggered: When we're angry, our amygdala (the emotional brain) takes over and our prefrontal cortex (the thinking brain) goes offline - just like when someone is intoxicated. This is why we say and do things we regret later. 💡 Anger as Messenger: Your anger is an indicator that you have a need that isn't being met. If you don't listen to this message and address the underlying need, the anger just gets louder. ⏸️ The Power of the Pause: Just like you wouldn't drive drunk, don't make parenting decisions when you're triggered. Take a break, let the anger pass, then address the situation from a calm place. 👶 Teaching Kids This Framework: Children aren't dogs - you can absolutely have important conversations later. Teaching them that "we don't talk when we're angry" is actually a beautiful life skill. Quotes from This Episode: "I've come to understand that my anger is actually a messenger from my body. It's an indicator that I have a need that isn't being met. And if I don't listen to it by getting that need met, it just gets louder." "I'm wise enough to know that I'm under the influence of anger right now, and having an important conversation is not an option." "You don't have to be the zen mama who never gets triggered. You just need to be a mama who knows what to do when you DO get triggered." Resources Mentioned: 🎧 Last Week's Episode: "Our Changing Bodies and Brains" with Dyna Vink - all about how perimenopause affects our emotional regulation 🌅 Release and Letting Go Retreat: October 10-11, 2025 - Deep dive into nervous system work and emotional release practices- IsabelleBridges.com/retreat 💜 The Mother's Empowerment Sisterhood: Our membership community where we put the ME back in Mommy through 12 monthly themes, weekly circles, and sisterhood support Join the waitlist anytime at isabellebridges.com/membership 🎁 Free Resource: The Pressure Relief Kit - Tools for when you're feeling overwhelmed Download at isabellebridges.com/pressure-relief-kit-2 Connect with Isabelle: Website: isabellebridges.com Instagram: @isabellebridgesboesch Email: isabelle@isabellebridges.com A Personal Note from Isabelle: Sister, if you're listening to this and feeling seen - if you're realizing you're not broken or a bad mom, you're just human with a nervous system that's trying to protect you - please know that you're exactly where you need to be. This work of understanding our triggers, meeting our needs, and learning to work WITH our emotions instead of against them? It's not just about becoming a better parent. It's about reclaiming yourself, honoring your humanity, and modeling emotional intelligence for your children. You've got this, mama. And you don't have to do it alone. Next Week: We're diving into the topic of food guilt and how to transform it into empowered choice-making. You won't want to miss it! Love this episode? Please leave a review and share it with a mama friend who needs to hear this message. Your support helps us reach more mothers who are ready to

Welcome back to the Mother's Empowerment Podcast! As we kick off the new school year, we're diving into a conversation that's long overdue - perimenopause. This isn't just about hot flashes and mood swings; it's about understanding a phase of life that affects 50% of the population yet remains largely ignored by traditional medicine. Join host Isabelle Bridges as she sits down with Dyna Vink, a certified Integrative Health Practitioner and founder of Holistic Nutrition Lifestyle, to explore how knowledge truly is power when it comes to navigating this transformative time.   Meet Our Guest: Dyna Vink Dyna Vink is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner who founded Holistic Nutrition Lifestyle to help women better understand and manage the symptoms of perimenopause. As she entered this transitional phase herself, she quickly discovered a lack of clear, accessible information about the profound changes women experience during this time of their lives. Too often, women are left to treat a collection of confusing and seemingly unrelated symptoms without realizing they all point to one root cause: perimenopause.   Key Topics Covered 🔍 The Knowledge Gap Why 80% of medical doctors lack proper perimenopause education How traditional medicine's disease-focused approach fails women in transition The gaslighting effect when symptoms are dismissed as "normal aging" 📅 Timeline & Expectations Perimenopause can begin as early as 33, with average menopause at 51 Duration: 4-15 years (potentially a full decade or more) Symptoms often continue beyond menopause - preparation is key 🏥 Traditional vs. Functional Medicine Why standard blood tests miss the bigger picture The problem with treating individual symptoms instead of root causes How functional medicine testing reveals the complete hormonal story 💪 Empowering Action Steps Eliminate inflammatory foods (dairy, sugar, alcohol, processed foods) Support liver detoxification pathways Prioritize weight-bearing exercise for bone health Consider functional medicine testing for personalized solutions 🦴 Bone Health Myths Busted Why dairy isn't the calcium solution we thought it was The importance of cruciferous and leafy green vegetables How weight-bearing exercise actually strengthens bones Powerful Quotes from This Episode "Empowerment meant finding out what the heck perimenopause is... It wasn't 75 different things. It was just one. It was perimenopause." - Dyna Vink "How much do you matter to yourself? I take care of my kids, my pets, my home... am I on the list?" - Isabelle Bridges "What happens to all the people that depend on you when you're not able to cope?" - Dyna Vink The Forgotten Fourth Archetype We discuss how women in perimenopause exist in an unnamed space - no longer the "mother" but certainly not the "crone." This is our time to reclaim and redefine this powerful phase of life.Resources Mentioned Dyna's FaceBook group: https://www.facebook.com/holisticnutritionforladiesinperi/ Dyna's Discovery Call: https://offers.holisticnutritionlifestyle.com/discoverycall Dyna's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PerimenopauseRelief Ready to take control of your health journey? Dyna is offering free discovery calls to see if you're a candidate for functional medicine testing. This is your chance to get personalized insights into what's really happening in your body. Book your free discovery call: https://offers.holisticnutritionlifestyle.com/discoverycall A Personal Note from Isabelle I'm booking my own discovery call with Dyna right after this recording! I believe in accountability, especially when it comes to self-care and health. Share when you book your call - let's support each other in prioritizing our wellbeing. Remember: You matter. Not just because when you're better, everyone else is better - but because you matter, period. Until next time, take care and remember how much you matter. SO MUCH!!! Love, Isabelle

In This Episode: I sit down with financial coach Emily Bouchard, a social worker dedicated to unlocking the full potential of individuals and families, for an intimate conversation about navigating money conversations in our most important relationships. From aging parents to young children, Emily shares practical wisdom for approaching these often-difficult discussions with empathy and grace. Key Topics Covered: Navigating Financial Conversations with Aging Parents Strategies for staying calm, involving caregivers, and finding creative solutions for memory challenges Teaching Kids About Money and Values Getting on the same page with your partner and leading with curiosity Discovering Your True Values Through Spending Using your calendar and spending habits to uncover what really matters to you Connect with Emily: https://www.facebook.com/emily.bouchard.391 https://www.instagram.com/emily4families/ Join Our Live Mentor Conversation: Monday, June 30th - Get practical tips and exercises from Emily herself! Register at: IsabelleBridges.com/mentorconvo

Join Isabelle Bridges for a soul-nourishing walking meditation that combines gentle movement with mindful awareness. This episode guides you through a sacred practice of grounding, presence, and embodied wisdom.   ✨ In This Episode: Learn how to transform your daily walk into a moving meditation Practice mindful breathing techniques while walking Discover the healing power of connecting with nature Experience gentle body awareness exercises Find your own sacred rhythm and pace   ⏱️ Episode Length: 10 minutes, short and sweet   🎵 Music Credits: Catamaran by Ocean BloomSource: https://freetouse.com/music 💝 Connect with Isabelle: Website: isabellebridges.com Instagram: @isabellebridgesboesch 📝 This podcast was edited and produced by Brendan Linzi as part of the Coming Home to Self Series

In this episode, we explore the crucial difference between being the hero versus the guide in our children's lives. Through Donald Miller's StoryBrand framework and our BRIDGE pillars, we discover how stepping back from the hero role actually empowers our children to develop their own strength and resilience. Key Points: Understanding the hero's journey framework in parenting Why children need guides, not heroes How the BRIDGE pillars support conscious guidance The connection between nervous system regulation and being a grounded guide Practical examples of guide-style parenting in action Frameworks Discussed: Donald Miller's StoryBrand 7 Elements The BRIDGE Pillars: Belonging Resources Identity Direction Guide Empowered mindset/heartset/bodyset Practical Examples: Managing first bank accounts Navigating friendship dynamics Creating healthy boundaries Developing emotional regulation skills Resources Mentioned: Blossom Into Money Mastery (BIMM) - Starting May 5th- IsabelleBridges.com/BIMM 6-week transformation journey Investment options: $555 (one-time) or 6 x $100 Learn more at IsabelleBridges.com/BIMM Next Steps: Subscribe to the podcast for bonus episodes Join BIMM to strengthen your own foundation as a guide Follow @IsabelleBridgesBoesch on Instagram  Remember: The goal isn't to be a perfect guide, but to be a present one. When we do our own inner work, we naturally become stronger guides for our children.

Do you struggle with feeling like you’re not good enough, or that you don’t measure up? There are so many different parenting philosophies out there: Attachment, RIE, simplicity, unconditional, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio, gentle, respectful, conscious, peaceful…but which one is right for you? Join me as I dive into this topic and reveal my parenting philosophy. The problem: Every book, expert, & philosophy seems to contradict the others. It can make you feel like you don’t measure up when you can’t or don’t 100% follow a particular philosophy. Some of these groups can be so judgmental and unsupportive when you don’t fully stick to their philosophy. There’s so much out there and it’s hard to decide what will work for you. The solution (and my philosophy): Empowerment Is An INSIDE Job. Someone may offer you an empowering solution. But if you don't take it- you won't feel empowered. We should feel good about the way that we live our lives and about who we are. No one benefits from you being a martyr (including your children). Not that it’s always easy. There are definitely hard times in parenting. But overall, you should not parent in a way that feels like constant suffering & misery. Design a life that you love. You could go through your entire life…many people have and are currently doing so…not enjoying life.Keep your cup full and spill out onto others. What would make parenting fun for you? Minimize/reduce/outsource as many of the negative things as possible.   You are not the roles you play! When you’re truly motivated from a place of love & care, you’ll find the right words & actions (vs. operating out of fear or anger). Holding your goodness to light. Self-compassion. Do things that are kind. Trust your intuition. Break down old paradigms. Keep it flexible enough and use as a clear guideline. It liberates you from attachment parenting or from mainstream parenting. PERMISSION to be uniquly you, permission to LOVE who you are. Links & Resources: Show notes at IsabelleBridges.com/podcast-100 IsabelleBridges.com/podcast/review IsabelleBridges.com/podcast/partners IsabelleBridges.com/podcast/ME (FB Group)