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Apr 2025
56m 30s

633: Finding Ease: From High Productivit...

Dr. Mariza Snyder
About this episode

When was the last time you took a break for yourself? 

Let’s face it… the reality is that women often struggle to prioritize self-care in their busy lives. 

That’s why I invited mind-body alignment expert Dr. Melissa Sonners to the podcast to explore simple habit shifts that let us learn to prioritize ourselves with confidence

We’ll discuss simple, accessible, and low-effort ways to reclaim your energy and feel more connected to yourself.

You can expect to learn about: 

  • What goes on in the brain when we focus on self-care
  • The importance of consistency with even the smallest habits
  • Finding peace, joy, and connection amidst the chaos of life

Tune in as we uncover the missing piece to a self-care system that actually works!



Dr. Melissa Sonners

Dr. Melissa Sonners is a chiropractor and mind-body alignment expert whose mission is to help women reconnect with themselves. She hosts the Be Inspired Mama Podcast and founded Best Friends Book Nook, where she creates safe spaces for self-growth. After overcoming neurological Lyme disease in 2017, she discovered how small, intentional shifts can lead to transformation. Her upcoming book, The Connection Code, will guide women toward deeper life alignment.


IN THIS EPISODE

  • How Dr. Melissa learned the importance of prioritizing self-care 
  • Timing self-care with your hormone fluctuations 
  • Easy systems and routines for implementing self-care 
  • Your guide to reconnecting with your intuition 
  • Steps on optimizing your Alpha rhythm / wakeful downtime
  • All about Dr. Melissa’s online community & freebies 
  • Creating lasting habits to reclaim your time and connection to self 



QUOTES

“That's how we give our brain these incredible breaks that– especially for a woman experiencing the fluctuations of perimenopause– is so key for turning that chaos to clarity.”

“When we can become empowered with understanding ourselves and work in alignment– work with our body, our brain, our hormones, instead of pushing against them, it makes such a difference.”

“These are such subtle shifts that someone could even overlook them. And these are the things in two weeks that you look back and you're like, ‘Oh wow, that does make an impact!’.”


RESOURCES MENTIONED

Book Nook- Join Dr. Melissa’s free online book club!


Morning Self-WITH 5-Day Challenge


The Connection Code - Free Webinar 


Download the Regulated Rhythm Cheat Sheet HERE


Be Inspired Mama Podcast 


Dr. Melissa’s Socials: 


Facebook 


Instagram


YouTube


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