Well, Hello Summer!

First of all, let me apologize for being MIA lately. May blew right by with insane force. And then- the school year came to a climatic end with school trips, events, last minute projects, and of course the end of the year party...which has become more of a weekend slumber party.

Any other Parents feel as though May through June has become extremely similar to the holiday season?

Okay, so it's not just me!

It has been a while, and I've noticed some new names pop into my email list, so I wanted to take a moment this month to reintroduce the whole point of my newsletter. Plus, I have been working on some really cool new features (and some old features that will be returning) that I wanted to share with you!

What Are The Limbo Years?

So glad you asked! But, this space began quite a few years ago, with the name (some of you may recall): The Mental Mom. I began my blog initially to memorialize all of the information I was learning in my integrative, functional, and nutrition classes I was taking at the time. In a sense it was a way for me to brain dump, reiterate, and put the information into words so I could deeply understand, and more importantly remember it. What I didn't expect was the response I received from so many women, reaching out to me for more in depth information, resources, and even asking me to coach them.

There are so many women that feel "stuck", "unfixable", "shattered", and (the biggest symptom I hear) "burned out". We are truly "fried", and the system that we entrusted to help us, has ultimately failed us.

Women, in general, are neglected by the medical community. (Not to sound like an ungrateful person...I do recognize that there have been some studies and new research in women's health, but honestly, it's not good enough.) Women that have gone through the hormonal, chemical, and physical changes of conception, pregnancy, miscarriages, labor, and birth are way at the bottom of the research totem pole. And the Moms 2 years plus postpartum? We are similar to a mythical unicorn as far as the medical community is concerned! This (2 years postpartum to perimenopause) is The Limbo Years!

Does the definition above sound accurate? Yup, I thought so...the title of this space popped like an overheated light bulb in my head one day as I was trying to describe what it was like being a woman that wasn't considered postpartum anymore, but wasn't quite in perimenopause yet! It truly feels like I'm trapped in "limbo" somedays...like "what the heck is going on?"

The Limbo Years is a fun, quirky, and educational space for those wanting to feel supported and hopeful...knowing there are others (many others) that are in the same limbo years with you helps you get through the tough days; and there are so many things that you can do to help yourself, your family, and your friends! And that's powerful!

I share information that I have researched over the past decade that will open your mind to new possibilities of healing, living, and finding laughter through even the smallest of things! If you know me personally, you know that laughter is my number one medicine...so don't be surprised if I share a few funny Mom life stories!

I LOVE getting questions and statements of curiosity. Trust me, you are not the only one thinking of it...so share it, so I can give my researched answer!

The Upgrades

There may be some things that will slowly change and move around on this website as I add more fluff, so just be on the look out. There will be some page additions, which will cause a few things to move around, but it will definitely add more awesomeness, so don't worry!

I have received many requests to bring back my recipes, so that will be a huge and fun new space for you all to explore! I will be bringing back all of my original recipes, so if you forgot to save or print them, not to stress...they are coming back! And, yes, of course, I will be adding some new yumminess as well. It has been a while since I added new recipes, so there will be quite a few!!

I have also been playing around with some downloadable PDFs as requested from some of my amazing past clients. I have placed coaching to the side to focus on being Mom for this season of my life, but many of these programs have helped so many women, I just have to share them with you all.

It will take me some time to get all of these fun new upgrades up on the site...because I like to do all the things myself so I know how it works (haha), but they are coming soon! I promise!

-Regina

P.S. I will be jumping back into my training newsletters in July. I've been on the mend, so I will be kicking up the training routines here again soon!!!

Thank you all for all of your support over the years! I hope I am able to make your days more hopeful, more enjoyable, and just brighter overall! Never hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions, or you just need someone to vent to...I'm here for it all!!!