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 RELATED EPISODES  #625: Effective Tools To Calm Stress Deregulation And Create Peace In The Chaos With Katie Wells #626: Own Your Morning To Feel Energized And Ready To Show Up For Your Day With Liz Plosser #565: How To Live In A State Of Ease And Flow Vs. Overwhelm And Resentment + Reclaiming Your Aliveness With Alexi Panos #491: Five Self-Care Rituals I Never Skip In The Morning To Feel My Best