Turning 40, Four Kids and Being Honest About It All

Between turning 40 and navigating life with a baby, a toddler and two more kids, there is a lot going on in our world right now and we are not holding back! 👑 Join our membership for exclusive content: https://medschoolformoms.com/membership Use code YOUTUBE50 to get 50% off your first month! In this candid quarter check-in, Dr. Elana and Steph pull back the curtain on what life actually looks like right now. Steph opens up about turning 40, rebranding an entire decade and the health appointments and mindset shifts she is building into her 40s. Dr. Elana gets honest about the weight of four kids, postpartum fatigue and the three tools she reaches for every time she starts to feel off. If you have ever loved your life and still found yourself running on empty inside it, this one is for you. 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Brick App (phone screen limits): https://getbrick.app Hello Hormones Podcast with Dr. Carrie Jones: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction and Podcast Growth Update 3:00 Steph Turning 40 and Rebranding a Decade 6:00 Health Appointments Steph Schedules Every Birthday 8:00 Midyear Goal Check-In and Reflection Practices 11:00 Backyard Chickens and Disconnecting From Screens 15:00 Books, Boundaries and Nervous System Shifts in Your 30s and 40s 20:00 Progesterone, Prioritization and Not Living 100% Granola 26:00 Dr. Elana Gets Real About Life With Four Kids 32:00 Postpartum Emotions, the Vasectomy Decision and Marriage 43:00 Planning a Women's Retreat and What Rest Actually Looks Like 46:00 Three Things Dr. Elana Does When She Is in a Slump 📌 CONNECT WITH US 👑 Membership: https://medschoolformoms.com/membership 🌐 Website: https://medschoolformoms.com/ 📸 Instagram:   / drelanaroumell   🤝 OUR PARTNERS Needed offers radically better nutritional support for every stage of the Motherspan, from preconception through perimenopause. Get 20% off your first order with code DOCTORMOM20 at https://thisisneeded.com/ Replace your toxic first aid products with Active Skin Repair, a must-have for the whole family. Use code DOCTORMOM for 20% off and free shipping on orders $50 or more. Shop at https://activeskinrepair.com/ Med School For Moms covers everything moms need to feel confident about their family's health. From pregnancy and postpartum nutrition to pediatric wellness, maternal health, holistic parenting, and prevention strategies. Subscribe to become the Doctor Mom your family deserves! 🩺 #DoctorMom #MomLife #Turning40 ⚕️ DISCLAIMER This content is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your or your family's health plan. © Med School for Moms, LLC. All rights reserved.