Today, on the Woman’s Doctor Podcast, I am sharing my own experience balancing my hormones in hopes of inspiring you along your own journey. Hormonal imbalances tend to make women more emotional but those emotions are a window into deeper issues you may be avoiding. I believe there is an opportunity, in these moments, to break the cycle of escapism.    After noticing my own avoidant habits, I decided to face my emotional distress with stillness and silence. Instead of reaching for a drink, a distraction or even going shopping when you’re feeling emotional discomfort, sitting with those emotions allows you to build awareness of the deeper issue. Our body and mind are interconnected and building awareness of your emotional state can be the first step on your journey to balancing your hormones. You will be amazed at how fully you can show up in your life once you’ve addressed your childhood trauma. After practicing this technique, I have transitioned into the most joyful chapter of my life and I hope today’s story inspires you to do the same!     Takeaways: [3:00] Fluctuations in your mood is an opportunity to resolve deeper emotional issues [5:20] Deciding to sit with the uncomfortable emotions that come up during troublesome times [8:00] Understanding what habits are formed around escapism and exploring your motivations [9:00] Tools to help break through the cycle and building awareness [10:00] Trauma work promotes healing which enables you to show up fully for your life now [11:20] The first step is awareness and then walking a different path [12:00] Bring light into your life, you are not alone on this journey!   Mentioned in This Episode: https://thewomansdoctor.com/   Twitter: “There was so much angst in me and fear and emotions that were bubbling up and I just decided to sit with it and I actually was so terrified, in a way, I thought I would die. Not from the physical issues with covid but I was so afraid.”   [6:27]   “If I hadn’t done that work I wouldn’t have been able to show up, so fully, for the things that are happening in my life.” [10:20]   “What might you be running from? Are you running? Are you numbing? Are you fully living your life fully awake or are there things in your life that you haven’t addressed?” [11:00]   Podcast Disclaimer:  https://resources.thespadr.com/the-womans-doctor/#disclaimer