learn how to listen when your body whispers

(instead of waiting for it to scream)

Happy Tuesday!!

We’ve made it to the final days of July… HOW!? Between the heat, travel, and general summer chaos, my body has definitely been asking for different foods lately. Last week I caught myself wondering, “Why am I craving something warm and grounding when it’s so hot out?” Then I remembered I was on my period, and of course warming foods are exactly what my body needs in that phase. So today, I want to talk about cravings!!

Cravings are not your enemy. They’re actually one of the clearest, kindest forms of communication your body gives you. The key is learning to listen without judgment. What if we reframed cravings as clues? They can signal a need for specific nutrients, emotional nourishment, or hormonal recalibration. Ignoring them often backfires. But meeting them with the right support is where the magic happens!!

Let’s break it down & get into some recipes (scroll all the way down for my luteal phase tahini chocolate chip cookie dough bites)!!!

(Also sappy side note: I wanted to say a big thank you to every one of you who supports this work as a paid subscriber! This platform lets me go deeper, share with intention, and build a space where hormone education feels empowering, not overwhelming. If you’re not a subscriber yet, it’s just a few dollars a month- less than one matcha ;) and it makes such a difference in allowing me to keep showing up for you, full-time)!

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