You don’t have to push harder to get through midlife. Learning to restore energy, reduce stress, and work with your body can help you feel strong, clear, and resilient again.

About Bria Gadd: Bria Gadd is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer who specializes in female hormones, helping women with weight release and energy gain in pre- and post menopause, and finding clarity in hormonal chaos. Her podcast, The Period Whisperer, is a top 1% wellness podcast in the world with an Instagram following of over 17,000. Bria has been featured in Fox News, Women's Health, and top women's podcasts, such as The MidLife Makeover Show, to name a few.

In this episode, Chabidaye and Bria Gadd discuss:

• Understanding the real difference between perimenopause and menopause
• Recognizing health debt as the root issue
• Avoiding strategies that increase stress and backfire
• Rebuilding health through foundational habits and informed testing

Key Takeaways:

• Menopause is a single milestone reached one year after the final menstrual cycle. Perimenopause is the long transition leading up to that point, often beginning in the mid-30s. Most symptoms attributed to menopause are actually signs of perimenopause and hormonal transition.
• Health debt occurs when the body’s energy demands exceed its available energy supply. Sleep, nutrition, joy, and purpose determine whether the body thrives or enters survival mode. Many midlife symptoms stem from accumulated health debt rather than hormones alone.
• Eating less and exercising harder can worsen symptoms when the body is already depleted. Excess stress elevates cortisol and deepens survival responses like weight retention and fatigue. Recovery begins by restoring energy availability, not increasing pressure on the system.
• Consistent sleep, gentle movement, balanced meals, and stress discharge restore energy balance. When basics are solid, functional testing can reveal deeper root causes beyond standard labs. Perimenopause is a signal to lead the body with intention and build resilience for the decades ahead.

"Care about your body, become that CEO, and be more in your life, and not just less on the scale." — Bria Gadd

Connect with Bria Gadd:

Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BriaThePeriodWhisperer/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briagadd

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer

Podcast: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast

CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chabidaye.ramnath.3

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chabidaye/

Website: https://leadandlift.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Confidence isn’t a feeling you find. It’s a trust you build, one brave action at a time.

About Ernelita Dacumos: Ernelita “Ernie” Dacumos is an International Speaker, Author, Radio Show Host, Coach, Facilitator, and Trainer certified through the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. With over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, she fulfills her greater purpose of empowering individuals to rise into their full potential.

Once a “shy introvert,” Ernie transformed into a “confident introvert” who now leads masterminds, facilitates workshops, and speaks on international stages. From stuttering in small groups to co-hosting The Leader’s Edge, an international radio show, her journey reflects the power of growth, courage, and self-trust.

Known as a confidence mentor and author of Unapologetically You: How to Stop Shrinking and Discover the Power Within You, Ernie creates safe spaces for learning and equips others with tangible tools for personal and professional growth—showing that confidence and continuous development are accessible to anyone willing to take action.

In this episode, Chabidaye and Ernelita discuss:

• Understanding shyness and introversion clearly
• Building confidence through repeated action
• Reclaiming self-confidence without guilt
• Practicing confidence with tools, support, and intention

Key Takeaways:

• Introversion is about how you recharge, not whether you like people. Shyness shows up as hesitation to initiate, speak, or step forward. Recognizing the difference allows shyness to be treated as a skill to strengthen, not a fixed identity.
• Confidence is not a personality trait but the courage to act despite fear. Self-doubt never disappears; its volume lowers when action becomes habitual. Repetition builds skill, and skill steadily turns into confidence.
• Self-confidence begins with trusting and prioritizing yourself first. Caring for yourself is not selfish because burnout harms everyone you serve. Filling your own cup creates the capacity to lead, support, and give sustainably.
• Mentors, coaches, and faith help you borrow belief until your own grows. Introverted leaders build trust by asking questions and involving others. Simple habits like acting before perfect clarity and celebrating progress reinforce confidence over time.

"You cannot give what you do not have. When your cup is empty, it starts with us first. Hence it's called self-confidence, not confidence... You have to have that conviction, that belief, that trust in yourself first, in order for you to give that and relate it to others." — Ernelita Dacumos

Connect with Ernelita Dacumos:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidentlyyouwithernie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidentlyyouwithernie/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernelita-dacumos-confidently-you-llc-667134233/

CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chabidaye.ramnath.3

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chabidaye/

Website: https://leadandlift.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

You don’t have to choose between ambition and peace. Here’s how clarity, systems, and honest self-reflection help working mothers thrive with purpose, confidence, and a lighter heart.

About Julia Sewell: Julia Sewell is THE Self-Made Mom, founder and author of the transformative movement equipping working mothers to thrive at home and at work—without compromise. For over two decades, Julia has blended strategy, vulnerability, and real-life experience to empower women to build intentional, high-performing, and fulfilling lives—rooted in joy and intention—proving you don’t have to choose between your ambition and your family.

In this episode, Chabidaye and Julia discuss:

• Reframing the struggle
• Building systems that lighten the load
• Leading at home with clarity
• Redefining worth and asking for help

Key Takeaways:

• Many mothers wrestle with ambition and responsibility while often feeling isolated in the tension. Real growth begins when personal crises spark self-reflection and intentional change. Support, honesty, and healthier communication transform overwhelm into momentum.
• Balance is a myth because life moves like a pendulum between shifting priorities. Structured systems like plans, checklists, and calendars create space for focus and flexibility. These tools reduce guilt and help mothers navigate demands without carrying everything alone.
• Skills from business, such as delegation, leadership, and systems thinking, belong in the home as much as the workplace. Regular family check-ins and clear expectations empower everyone. Sharing responsibilities strengthens relationships and eases the burden on mothers.
• A mother’s value is not tied to productivity or constant service. Intentional self-care and personal success nourish the whole family. Asking for help models strength and creates a home where support flows freely.

"You can create systems and apply formulas to your life that will make it easier to execute on a daily basis. Easier equals more joy, which is... the whole goal." — Julia Sewell

Connect with Julia Sewell:
Website: theselfmademom.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theselfmademom/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572660357990

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-self-made-mom/

CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chabidaye.ramnath.3

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chabidaye/

Website: https://leadandlift.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.