Busy moms, this one’s for you.

Even with good intentions, these habits sabotage your gut:

1. Skipping breakfast – Skipping meals triggers blood sugar crashes and bloating.
   
   
2. Relying on caffeine – Temporary energy spikes disrupt digestion and stress your nervous system.
   
   
3. Eating on the go – Multitasking prevents proper digestion and signals stress to your gut.
   
   

Tip: Pick one small habit to change this week—eat a mindful breakfast, drink water before your first coffee, or sit down for one meal without distractions.

Comment below with the habit you’re tackling first this week.

 Your gut is constantly sending messages—are you listening?

Common signals your body might be giving:

• Bloating or discomfort after meals
  
  
• Irregular bowel movements
  
  
• Cravings for sugar or caffeine
  
  
• Fatigue mid-afternoon
  
  
• Mood swings or irritability
  
  

Ignoring these signals can make you feel stuck, frustrated, or defeated.

Practical Tip: Keep a small journal for one week. Note what you eat, how you feel, and any patterns you notice. Awareness is the first step toward healing.

Leave a comment or email me your questions—I might feature them in a future post!

There was a summer when I remember pulling out a sundress I used to love — soft cotton, flowy, flattering — and instead of feeling confident and light…

…I felt uncomfortable, bloated, and like I wanted to crawl out of my skin.

I kept tugging at the fabric all day.
Crossing my arms.
Not wanting to take photos.
Saying no to dessert because I already felt “puffy.”
Avoiding hugs because my stomach felt too sensitive to touch.

All the things I used to look forward to about summer — outdoor parties, date nights, laughing with girlfriends on patios — just made me more aware of how bad I felt in my body.

☀️ The Emotional Toll of Summer Discomfort

Bloating and gut issues don’t just show up in your digestion.
They mess with your mind, your confidence, your joy.

They make you second-guess your outfit, your appetite, your plans, and sometimes even your worth.

I know that sounds heavy. But it’s the truth I wish more people talked about.

Because if you're someone who…

• Feels anxious about ...

Let’s talk about a quiet truth:
Summer isn’t always light, breezy, or full of joy.

For a lot of women — myself included — summer can feel like pressure. Pressure to look a certain way in a swimsuit. Pressure to “have fun” when all you want is a nap. Pressure to say yes to BBQs, cocktails, and late nights, even when your body is already begging for a break.

If this is you, I just want you to know:
You are not the only one showing up to summer bloated, tired, moody, and uncomfortable in your skin.

There was a season in my life when every cookout left me unbuttoning my shorts under the table. When I snapped at my kids during beach days because I felt so sluggish and heavy I could barely carry a conversation. When I felt guilty for not enjoying a season that looked so fun in everyone else’s Instagram posts.

And still, I didn’t know how much my gut was at the center of all of it.

🌡️ Common Summer Gut Triggers (That No One Warns You About)

If you’re feeling “off” this summer, here’s wh...