In this phase of life, the simple things seem to become more and more important.  And while we love to enjoy a warm beverage almost any time of day, what you choose to sip on matters.  When it comes to your health in midlife, not all hot drinks are created equal.  In this episode, we discuss the downsides of coffee and offer alternative hot beverages that are both delicious and beneficial for health. This holiday season, be sure to take moments for yourself to rest and regroup.  Steep your tea or pour yourself a piping hot cup of matcha latte or golden milk and enjoy the simple things.  Learn more with this week’s episode of Life after Kids.Click HERE to check out ryze superfood mushroom coffee and be sure to use the code AFTERKIDS15! FOR 15% OFF YOUR PURCHASE!Click HERE for all of our favorites talked about in this episode!Timestamp Summary  | [0:00:49]  | Discussion on the downsides of coffee | [0:04:47]  | Effects of coffee on adrenals and menopause | [0:06:07]  | Signs of adrenal fatigue | [0:07:25]  | Coffee sensitivity and alternatives to coffee | [0:09:03]  | Importance of choosing clean coffee | [0:09:42]  | Choosing beverages with less caffeine | [0:10:26]  | Changing mindset about coffee and alternative beverages | [0:10:51]  | Warm beverage ritual and the impact of coffee on sleep | [0:11:51]  | Importance of being aware of the effects of caffeine | [0:12:51]  | Taking a quick power nap when feeling tired in the afternoon | [0:14:07]  | Recommendation for Rise Ryze mushroom coffee | [0:15:48]  | Using a milk steamer to make frothy drinks | [0:17:02]  | Benefits of mushroom coffee for health and energy | [0:18:34]  | Benefits of matcha and its antioxidant properties | [0:19:48]  | Matcha's caffeine content and calming effects of ltheanine | [0:20:36]  | Matcha's numerous health benefits and its antioxidant properties | [0:21:05]  | Overview of the book "The Antianxiety Diet" and its discussion on matcha | [0:21:05]  | Dr. Brooke discusses the benefits of drinking tea in the morning.  [0:22:43]  | Dr. Brooke recommends herbal teas and discusses her favorite brands. | [0:24:11]  | Dr. Brooke mentions the health benefits of golden milk. | [0:25:07]  | Dr. Brooke shares her recipe for making an Icelandic fog. | [0:26:16]  | Dr. Brooke suggests using natural sweeteners like stevia and raw honey. | [0:27:41]  | Dr. Brooke mentions the health benefits of bone broth. | [0:29:31]  | Dr. Brooke warns about the added sugars in matcha beverages.  [0:32:45]  | Finding joy in the simplicity of life after kids. | [0:33:28]  | Appreciating the simple things after going through complexity. | [0:34:00]  | Taking moments for self-care and enjoying warm beverages.  use AFTERKIDS15! for 15% off your purchase at www.ryzesuperfoods.com Enjoy the show, and we hope you learn a little bit more about living a fulfilling, vibrant, and meaningful Life after Kids! If you like what you hear please rate and review the podcast, hit subscribe, and pass it along to a friend. Making tomorrow even better than today, Dr. Brooke and Dr. Lynne PS... Don't forget to follow us! Instagram Facebook Tik Tok