It’s amazing how one little word — “should” — can quietly take over your life.

You should take this.
You should be more like that.
You should push through, even when your body is begging you to stop.
You should have done more, achieved more, been more.

And over time, all those “shoulds” pile up. They don’t just shape your choices—they shape your energy, your confidence, and even your health. Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, it’s never enough? Or like your own body and mind are working against you?

For me, one “should” changed everything. It was the domino that tipped me into my first autoimmune disease… and then, just a few years later, perimenopause added its own challenges.

This is the story of how it happened, how I learned to listen to my body, and what it took to finally stop letting “should” run my decisions.

Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again.

For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call.

Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

If you're feeling scattered, stretched thin, or just off, you’re in the right place.

One of the most common things I hear from women dealing with perimenopause and autoimmune symptoms is:
“I just don’t feel like myself anymore.”

Behind that statement is usually a deeper disconnection—from your body, your energy, your rhythm, your intuition.

So today, I want to offer you one small shift. It’s a doable, body-based practice to begin restoring your sense of balance and control.

If you’re in the thick of perimenopause or navigating autoimmune flares, “balance” might feel laughable.

Your days feel scattered, your body unpredictable, your emotions on edge, and your energy is at an all-time low.

But here’s the truth:

Balance isn’t just a feeling. It’s a state your body can return to—and it’s trainable.

Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again.

For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call.

Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

If you’re listening to this, chances are you’ve been feeling off.

Maybe your body’s doing things you don’t understand.

You’re more tired than ever, but can’t sleep.
You’re snapping at people you love, even though you don’t want to.
Your clothes don’t fit. Your confidence is shaky. Your brain feels like it’s buffering half the time.

And when you try to get help, you're told,
“It’s just stress,” or “It’s just part of getting older.”

But deep down, you know that’s not the whole story.

You know your body. You know something’s changed. And you deserve to be taken seriously.

You’re not crazy. You’re not broken. And you’re definitely not alone.

I know what it’s like to push through flares and fatigue, trying to stay productive, present, and positive. All while secretly feeling like your body has turned against you.

That was me, not too long ago.

Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again.

For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call.

Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for women facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms here.

This show is for women navigating perimenopause and autoimmune challenges who are ready to take back control of their lives.

As a coach who’s walked this road, I’ll share practical tools, mindset shifts, and nervous system strategies to help you build resilience, protect your peace, and feel like yourself again — with more confidence and clarity than before.

Whether you're deep in the fog or just beginning to feel off, this podcast is your space to feel seen, supported, and reminded—you are not broken, and you're definitely not alone.

Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again.

For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call.

Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.