The Cinnamon Effect - Your Insider's Guide to Looking, Feeling, and Living Your Best Life After 40

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Have you ever made yourself the same promise for years, then wondered why you follow through on everything else in your life except that one thing? In this episode, I’m joined by Dayna Hart, the hypnotherapist behind Your Violet Grace, who’s on a mission to make hypnotherapy a first choice instead of a last resort. Dayna and I talk about the biggest misconception people have about hypnosis (that you lose control), what a session actually looks like, and the difference in hypnosis vs meditation. You’ll learn: What hypnotherapy actually looks like and why it's different from what you might expect. Why reprogramming subconscious mind patterns from childhood can happen faster than you’d expect What techniques for self hypnosis Dayna teaches, including one that takes five minutes a day Why nervous system regulation works best at the subconscious level How to regulate your nervous system so stress doesn’t hit as hard to begin with Why high-achieving women are the clients Dayna sees most for hypnotherapy for stress How a woman who smoked for more than 50 years quit in two sessions What Dayna calls her secret weapon after working with more than 1,000 people If you’ve ever wondered does hypnotherapy work, felt worn down by your own negative self talk, or wanted to give yourself the same self compassion you’d give your best friend, this episode will give you a fresh look at what’s possible and simple tools you can start using this week. Hit play and let’s grow together, Kimberly Connect with me: Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyhand_ Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal Shop my curated collection of low-tox products for home, beauty, wellness, and everyday life here: https://shopmy.us/shop/kimberlyhand Connect with Dayna Website: https://violetgrace.com/about/ Instagram: @yourvioletgrace CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome and introduction 00:58 Hypnosis myths, sessions, and hypnosis vs meditation 06:51 Negative self talk and reprogramming your subconscious mind 16:38 Techniques for self hypnosis and nervous system regulation 21:47 The client who was terrified to fly and Dayna's own story 27:20 Hypnotherapy for stress and the power of self compassion 32:28 Does hypnotherapy work? Smoking, addiction, and belief 42:02 The Untethered Soul and hypnobirthing 47:08 Final takeaways and where to find Dayna

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Have you ever left a doctor’s office with a stack of test results and more questions than you walked in with? In this episode, I’m joined by Michaeline Daboul, a biochemist who spent about 25 years in drug development, built and sold a software company, and now runs Thrive for Longevity, a nonprofit devoted to women’s health education. We also open up about our own pregnancy losses in our late 30s and the crash in hormones after miscarriage that nobody explained to either of us. You’ll learn: Why medical gaslighting happens and how to better advocate for yourself when your doctor isn't listening. What you should know about ChatGPT Health, AI tools, and keeping your personal health record private. How gaps in menopause education leave women unprepared for perimenopause and other hormonal shifts. Why women underrepresented in clinical trials is a concern when it comes to understanding the health advice we see online. How better women’s health education can help you ask more informed questions and make confident decisions about your care. Why midlife women’s health deserves more attention and how we can start changing the conversation around aging. If you've ever felt dismissed by a doctor, overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, or simply wished you understood your body better, I think you'll get so much out of this conversation. Hit play and let’s grow together, Kimberly Connect with me: Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyhand_ Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal Shop my curated collection of low-tox products for home, beauty, wellness, and everyday life here: https://shopmy.us/shop?Curator_id=914824&Section_id=3615853 Connect with Michaeline If you’re ready to walk into your next appointment with better questions, Michaeline’s free programs at Thrive for Longevity are a great place to start: thriveforlongevity.org CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 03:30 The Missing Piece in Women’s Health Education 08:39 Taking Control of Your Health Records 14:50 ChatGPT Health and the Privacy Risks of AI 24:38 Rethinking Midlife, Menopause, and Longevity 34:40 How to Know Which Health Advice to Trust 42:12 Hormones After Miscarriage and Perimenopause 53:47 How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Have you ever wanted to try something, then talked yourself out of it because you thought you should already be good at it? In this solo episode, I'm sharing what it's been like to be a beginner again at 46 and learning ballroom in the middle of perimenopause. In this episode, you'll hear: Why giving yourself grace matters when you’re learning something that makes you feel awkward or exposed. How fear of being perceived can quietly affect the way you show up, even when you think you’re simply nervous. What ballroom dancing for adults has taught me about being a beginner again. Why trying new things can build confidence in ways you might not expect. How exercise for perimenopause can be about finding movement that challenges you, supports you, and gives you something to look forward to. Why hobbies for women in their 40s can be so valuable during a season when your body, priorities, and identity may be shifting. What I’m learning about body confidence when it comes to practice clothes, competition outfits, and accepting my body where it is today. How preparing for a ballroom dance competition has pushed me to become more comfortable being visible. Why the fear of being seen can keep us from doing things we actually want to experience. What I’ve discovered about trying something new, even when part of you thinks you should already know what you’re doing. If you've ever felt awkward in your own body, held back because you weren't good at something yet, or wondered if it's too late to start, this episode will remind you that trying new things is how confidence grows. Hit play and let’s grow together, Kimberly Connect with me: Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyhand_ Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal Shop my curated collection of low-tox products for home, beauty, wellness, and everyday life here: https://shopmy.us/shop?Curator_id=914824&Section_id=3615853 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Being 46 and a Beginner Again 04:17 How Movement and Strength Support Perimenopause 08:57 Giving Yourself Grace When Trying New Things 13:32 Building Confidence Through Ballroom Dancing Resources mentioned: If you want to hear more about the changes perimenopause brings, my conversation with Dr. Alexandra Volo is the place to start: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-cinnamon-effect-supporting-womens-health/id1714519337?i=1000788444306 If you're curious about the Neubie and why it's part of how I take care of my body, here's my episode with Nick: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-cinnamon-effect-supporting-womens-health/id1714519337?i=1000775767184

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Have you ever reached for your phone while it was already in your hand and wondered where the sharp version of you went? I used to be the woman who never forgot a name. Then perimenopause memory loss crept in, and it started showing up in places that scared me. In this episode, I'm sharing my own story with fatigue and brain fog and what I've learned since I hit perimenopause. We get into hidden brain fog causes, why a mold detox became part of my story, and the advice on protein for perimenopause that changed how I start my mornings. I also open up about the perimenopause fatigue that no amount of sleep seemed to fix. In this episode, you'll learn: - What does perimenopause fatigue feel like when you're sleeping plenty and still waking up tired - Why food sensitivities can hide in foods that look healthy - How I finally connected bread to my gluten brain fog - What I changed in my daily life while figuring out how to get rid of brain fog for myself - Where I went first for HRT and what I'd do differently now - Why I believe you have to be your own best health advocate If you've ever pushed through extreme fatigue and brain fog, let your own appointments slide because life got busy, or caught yourself asking, "Can mold cause brain fog?" this episode will help you look at your symptoms with fresh eyes and know what to ask your practitioner next. Hit play and let’s grow together, Kimberly Connect with me: Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyhand_ Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal Resources mentioned: Bellicon Rebounder (use code TCE): https://www.bellicon.com/?acc=kimberlyhand&a_bid=f1c026c9 Keep Listening: If you want to go deeper on hormones, start with my conversation with Dr. Mitch Ghen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-your-doctor-should-be-asking-about-your-sex-life/id1714519337?i=1000785752832 If you're ready to learn how to thrive in this season, here's my episode with Dr. Alexandra Volo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-spot-the-early-hormone-shifts-of/id1714519337?i=1000788444306 If morning sunlight caught your ear, here's where Jen Van Horn breaks it down: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-100-harnessing-the-power-of-the-sun-for-better/id1714519337?i=1000730588407 Shop the episode: https://shopmy.us/shop?Curator_id=914824&Section_id=3615853 If this episode gave you a question to sit with this week, follow The Cinnamon Effect so the next one finds you on Tuesday. And if it helped you feel less alone in it, I'd love for you to leave a review so another woman can find the show when she needs it.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Does feeling burnt out mean you're living the wrong life? In this solo episode, I'm getting honest about the working mom burnout that caught up with me this summer, even though I love what I do. I talk about the signs of burnout that told me something had to change and the creative burnout that hit right when I needed ideas most. I also share the questions that helped me figure out how to recover from burnout while still working, raising my son, and building something new. In this episode, you'll learn: Why burnout doesn't always mean you're doing the wrong things How to prevent burnout by paying attention to your everyday reactions What a forgotten violin taught me about the signs of mom burnout What two-letter word can get your life moving again How to recover from burnout when rest alone isn't helping Why a disciplined schedule can leave you with a lack of creativity What you can edit when mom burnout hits and quitting isn't an option What questions to ask yourself when it's time for a life edit How to simplify your life with the one question that decides what makes the cut What keeps me going through entrepreneur burnout on the hard days How to reconnect with yourself as you grow into the next version of you If you're tired in a way sleep doesn't fix, wondering how to deal with burnout without quitting everything, or ready to learn how to get your spark back, this episode is for you. Here's to finding your spark again, Kimberly Connect with me: Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyhand_ Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal Resources mentioned Bellicon Rebounder (use code TCE): https://www.bellicon.com/?acc=kimberlyhand&a_bid=f1c026c9 Ballroom dancing https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dance-benefits-nobody-mentions-to-midlife-women/id1714519337?i=1000782671307 Shop the episode https://shopmy.us/shop?Curator_id=914824&Section_id=3615853 If this episode gave you a question to sit with this week, follow The Cinnamon Effect so the next one finds you on Tuesday. And if it helped you feel less alone in it, I'd love for you to leave a review so another woman can find the show when she needs it.