This episode is brought to you by Branch Basics:  Save 15% on your Starter Kit or Hand Soap when you use code NOTALONE at https://www.branchbasics.com  In this special solo episode, I dive into my personal journey with wellness, fitness, and longevity. Reflecting on my early 20’s, motherhood, and keeping up with the evolving wellness trends, I share how my mindset shifted from superficial goals to a holistic approach focused on nourishment, prevention, and self-compassion. I share the challenges of navigating conflicting health advice and the importance of understanding women's unique physical needs, emphasizing the transformative power of hormone intelligence, cycle syncing, and personalized health practices. Shop this episode:  Oura Ring: https://bit.ly/46lWcym  Blouse: https://www2.hm.com/en_ca/productpage.1228910005.html Books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/valerialipovetsky/list/2IANCXZE2RU26?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfvalerialipovetsky_QJJYVF7WCSM75K9YFJDQ  Sleep supplements: Use code MROVALERIA for 20% off https://www.amazon.com/stores/MaryRuthOrganics/MaryRuthOrganics/page/6CAB35B7-7CB0-4527-815D-8DCE02AC1016  Probiotics: Use code Valeria20 for 20% off https://www.omnibioticlife.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNYk6N45qGwFx7j8O2PtkC3LVhEvX9yxaEaN-dBBsQd5IBtenScgxAxoCGG8QAvD_BwE  Collagen protein: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFH8KXN?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzvaler076-20&creativeASIN=B08KFH8KXN&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.SFXTJEUBPR91&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin  Cycle tracking app I use: use code Valeria for 15% off https://naturalcycles.app/Valeria  People Mentioned  Soulful Sprout https://www.instagram.com/thesoulfulsprout/  Period Lab https://www.instagram.com/theperiodlab/  Dr. Aviva Romm https://www.instagram.com/dr.avivaromm/  Dr. Mindy Pelz https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz/  Dr. Stacy Sims https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims/  Jim Kwik https://www.instagram.com/jimkwik/ Halle Berry https://fortune.com/well/2024/05/02/halle-berry-menopause-stigma/  Find me on: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA  https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky  What we talk about: 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Scraping the surface of self-acceptance 11:08 Demystifying women’s health 13:09 Hormone intelligence, cycle syncing, saunas, health trackers, stress & more 20:33 Sifting through conflicting advice 22:39 My experience with intermittent fasting 27:25 Exploring the world of biohacking 33:15 Evaluating our family’s health protocol 36:12 Making it a goal to reduce stress in my life 39:51 Health hacks that are working for me now 47:40 Quality sleep is extremely important for women! 51:17 Learning more about menopause & pre-menopause Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices