In this episode, Dr. Kristi Tompkins and Dr. Jennifer Bunzenmeyer dive into women's health, hormones, perimenopause and more. They discuss the significance of shifting mindset and cultivating self-compassion as essential tools for stress management and living a healthier life. They emphasize that our thoughts, perceptions, and greatly impact our stress reaction, stress levels and well-being. Mindset is a crucial aspect of personal growth and self-care.

They explore the concept of aging gracefully and the importance of embracing grace and forgiveness towards oneself. They stress that perfection is unattainable and that failure is an opportunity for learning and growth. They emphasize "failing forward," suggesting that setbacks and mistakes provide valuable insights for improvement.

Dr. Kristi Tompkins and Dr. Jennifer Bunzenmeyer discuss how stress is influenced by our internal reactions rather than solely external events. They share their personal experiences of adopting a holistic mindset and how it has transformed their responses to stress. They emphasize the impact of tenacity and self-compassion in managing stress and living a healthier life.

The episode underscores the significance of women's health, hormones, Perimenopause and how crucial it is to seek individualized and holistic care as well as naturopathic medicine and functional medicine for greater results. 

Dr. Jennifer Bunzenmeyer shares her journey of fully accepting herself throughout her perimenopausal years in her 40s and embracing and learning from her experiences. She discusses the transformative power of shifting perception which allows her to relax and lower the stress response.

The speakers highlight the significance of bone health and exercise, gut microbiome, liver detoxification, and estrogen metabolism as being impactful in Perimenopausal women.

The speakers discussed approaching your business and relationships with a healthy mindset, grace and forgiveness, acknowledging your imperfections as opportunities for learning and growth. 

They discuss the value of reframing our thoughts, questioning the validity of our responses, avoiding self-criticism and practicing self-compassion and self-forgiveness. 

In this episode, the speakers highlight the importance of self-care and relaxation as crucial elements in stress management and supporting energy levels. They address the prevalent issue of women experiencing constant stress in today's present time, leading to high cortisol levels and sleep difficulties. This perpetual stress exhausts their bodies, as they are constantly pushing themselves without replenishing their bodies

They emphasize the significance of honoring one's unique personality and individual preferences. Rather than relentlessly continuing to boost productivity and get caught on the constant pursuit of perfection, the speakers suggest incorporating relaxation and self-care practices into their routines as a way to be more productive and recharge their energy.

The speakers also discuss that self-care is not selfish or overly indulgent. Rather it is essential to fully show up for others and improve overall well-being. They explain that prioritizing self-care and filling one's cup allows for more capacity to support and care for others effectively. 

This episode focuses on the significance of being true to yourself, practicing self-care and self-compassion, shifting your mindset, and finding personalized ways to relax, alleviate stress and balance energy.