What happens when a perimenopausal mom takes her family on a high-sensory, high-fun Disney vacation? In this candid recap, Ash shares the highs, the hormone-fueled lows, and the surprising wins from her Disney World + Cruise adventure. From managing overstimulation and midlife needs to embracing comfort and quiet breaks, this episode is packed with real talk and helpful tips for planning a magical — but manageable — family trip.

This Week’s Challenge:
✅ Take 5 minutes to reflect on your last vacation (or staycation).
✔ What did you love?
✔ What drained you?
✔ What would make your next trip feel ease-filled and joyful?

Your body has changed — maybe a little, maybe a lot — andyou’re not quite sure how to feel about her anymore.

In this episode of Perimomopause, host Ashunpacks what body confidence really looks like in midlife — beyond dietculture, bounce-back pressure, or loving every inch. This is about reconnectingwith your body as she is now, and treating her with the respect andcare she deserves.

💭 Why perimenopause messes with how youfeel in your skin
💪How to shift from criticism to compassion
🪞Simple tools to build confidence — without waiting for a “better” body

You’ll learn:
• Why body image gets harder (and more layered) in midlife
• Why neutrality might be more helpful than body love at first
• How movement, clothes, and social media can help you reconnect
• The power of rewriting your inner dialogue
• A 3-step Body Confidence Challenge to start this week

Because confidence isn’t about shrinking — it’s aboutexpanding into who you really are.
🎧Press play and come home to your body.

If your to-do list is full of things you don’t even want todo — this one’s for you.

In this episode of Perimomopause, host Ash iscalling out the “shoulds” that weigh us down in midlife — and showing you howto drop them. From people-pleasing and performative productivity to the quietguilt of saying no, we’re untangling it all so you can start living with morefreedom, clarity, and joy.

🧠 Why we’re so conditioned to overcommit
⛔How to recognize when you’re acting out of obligation, not alignment
💡Tools to shift from “performing” to living — on your own terms

You’ll learn:
• How to spot the sneaky “shoulds” running your life
• Scripts for saying no — without the over-explaining spiral
• Permission practices that help you reclaim time, energy, and peace
• What a “should-free” midlife actually looks and feels like
• A 3-step challenge to start choosing you this week

Because midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a chance to rewritethe rules.
🎧Press play, take a breath, and get ready to set yourself free.