Are you feeling the emotional and physical effects of hormonal changes, like brain fog, irritability, or weight gain, but aren't sure how to handle them? It can be tough to find reliable guidance and solutions that work, especially as many of us are facing perimenopause and menopause. But don’t worry! Help is on the way!

In this episode, I am joined by Brett Eaton, an integrative nurse practitioner from Whole Health Chicago, to shine a light on these hormonal changes and empower you with practical advice. Brett brings her wealth of expertise to help us better understand symptoms like fatigue, libido changes, and unexpected weight gain.

We dive into strategies for tackling these challenges head-on, from holistic practices, and lifestyle adjustments, to the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which could possibly protect our brains from developing dementia later on! We also address common concerns and misconceptions about treatments like HRT and the importance of personalized care.

Tune in and get empowering insights to help you feel more at ease with where you are and confident about navigating your eventual menopausal transition.

With love and light, Jana

Connect with me: www.janafuchscoaching.com IG: @janafuchscoaching

About Brett:

Brett Eaton is an integrative nurse practitioner at Whole Health Chicago. Brett completed her training at Vanderbilt University and is board certified in both women’s health and adult-gerontology primary care. She is passionate about working with hormonal conditions that often are overlooked and undertreated in healthcare including perimenopause and menopause, PCOS, endometriosis, gender-affirming hormone therapy, and integrative approaches to fertility.

Being a mom is an incredibly rewarding job, but it becomes especially challenging when you're raising a child with special needs.

The feelings of isolation and overwhelm can be all-consuming, leaving you unsure of where to turn for support and guidance.

From navigating school systems that don't fully understand your child's unique requirements to managing the personal guilt and stress that come with the constant need for advocacy, it's a relentless test of strength and resilience.

In this heartfelt episode, I'm joined by Fiona Walsh, a remarkable mom of three and a mindset and leadership coach, who opens up about her own rollercoaster journey. Fiona shares her powerful story of understanding and supporting her neurodiverse child, offering insights into the emotional and practical aspects of parenting under complex circumstances.

We dive into real strategies for maintaining personal well-being, leveraging community support, and how embracing vulnerability can lead to a deeper connection with your children and yourself.

Join us as we shine a light on the paths through the challenges, bringing hope and empowerment to all moms in similar situations.

With love and light, Jana

About Fiona:

Fiona Walsh is a mom of three kids in 2 years, including one with neurodiversity and identical twins. She is a lifelong experimenter, and reforming people pleaser who grew up in Melbourne Australia, and has called Vancouver Canada home for the past 11 years.

As a mindset and leadership coach, Fiona helps individuals challenge and change the deep-rooted patterns and beliefs limiting their potential, to experience personal breakthroughs and lasting change.

Connect with Fiona:

Website: www.fionawalsh.co

Insta: @fionawalshcoaching

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-walsh-coach

Are you a busy mom feeling overwhelmed by the daily juggle of responsibilities and the desire for a more joyful, heart-centered life?

In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative practices of self-compassion and intention-setting as gateways to a more fulfilled and joyful existence.

Join me as I share insights from my recent family vacation to Costa Rica, revealing how setting intentions for joy can turn even the most challenging experiences into moments of bliss, and discover how the power of focused intentions and finding meaning in what we value most can manifest the life we desire.

This episode is a sequel to our last conversation with the gifted spiritual medium, Jessica Rachel, and builds upon our exploration of tapping into our intuitive sides. I'll share snippets of my personal reading with Jessica to illustrate how connecting with our spiritual selves can offer deeper insights into our lives and guide us toward greater self-awareness and healing.

I’ll also lead a guided exercise on self-compassion to soothe and nurture yourself during times of stress, teaching you to treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you offer others.

Tune in to transform your approach to life's challenges and step into a more joy-filled, purpose-driven motherhood journey.

With love and light, Jana

Connect with me: www.janafuchscoaching.com IG: @janafuchscoaching

Finding our true calling can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially when we're on a path that no longer fulfills us.

This is even more challenging when you're a busy mom, trying to juggle the world for your children with ADHD or autism.

In this heart-opening episode, I am joined by Jessica Rachel, who shares her transformational journey of self-discovery, from feeling lost and stressed as a school teacher to finding her calling as a spiritual medium and channeler.

Find out how Jessica listened to her inner voice, embraced the signs from the universe, and stepped into a life filled with deeper meaning and fulfillment.

We'll dive into the power of intuition, self-discovery, the guiding presence of spirit guides, and the transformative impact of embracing your true path.

Join us and discover how tuning into your spiritual journey can bring a sense of calm and direction, particularly when you're doing the demanding yet rewarding work of parenting neurodivergent children.

With love and light, Jana

Connect with me: www.janafuchscoaching.com IG: @janafuchscoaching

About Jessica:

Jessica Rachel is a psychic medium and intuitive coach. She channels divine guidance from your spirit guides to help you become the truest and most aligned version of yourself in this life. Jessica truly believes that her intuitive gifts are not unique and that everyone can access their spirit guides. She has made it her mission to help everyone discover their own intuitive power and trust that the answers they seek are always within.

Connect with Jessica:

Website: www.jessicarachel.co IG: @iamjessicarachel

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For many parents, receiving a diagnosis like ADHD or autism for their child can feel like an unexpected detour, filled with fear, shame, and uncertainty about the future.

It's easy to feel alone and overwhelmed, but there's a way to move beyond these feelings, to find hope, gratitude, and joy again.

Our guest, Jana Zalmanowitz, a Speech Language Pathologist and a devoted mother of two, shares her personal journey through acceptance and support for her neurodivergent kids.

Find out how you can create a supportive home environment and why community support like connecting with other moms who understand the unique challenges of Autism & ADHD can make all the difference.

Learn about the importance of emotional resilience to embrace the challenges of raising children with unique needs, advocating an inclusive approach for our children’s milestones, and why parental self-care matters not only for one’s self, but for the whole family’s health.

There is so much power in embracing our reality with more empathy and less judgment. Let's lift one another up as we navigate our neurodivergent parenting journeys!

With love and light, Jana

Connect with me: www.janafuchscoaching.com IG: @janafuchscoaching

About Jana: Jana Zalmanowitz is a speech-language pathologist and mother of two neurodivergent children. She had been supporting autistic kids and their families for over 10 years when she noticed her work and her home life had a lot in common...because her son was autistic (and the other had ADHD)! Jana continues to move through every emotion as she learns how to let go of what she thought parenting would look like to make room for the beautiful, messy, challenging and delightfully surprising journey of appreciating her children, for exactly who they are meant to be.

Connect with Jana: Email: speakwithjana@gmail.com

Have you ever wondered if a career overhaul is even possible in the middle of your successful professional life?

That's something most of us aren't ready for, but as you'll see, with courage, flexibility, and vision, a career overhaul in the midst of life's changes can lead to greater fulfillment professionally and personally.

In this episode, our guest Katie Read, a longtime psychotherapist who works as an online coach for therapists, shares how she managed a career change that eventually turned out to be more impactful for her and her family.

Katie and her husband faced a period in their lives where they had to change their family dynamics after learning about the special needs diagnosis of their children. A lot had to change, including their professional lives.

Join us in this episode where Katie shares the reasons why and how she transitioned from being a successful psychotherapist to becoming an online business owner, what are the challenges and adjustments she’d had to face, and how you too can adapt to a new career tailored to your passion and lifestyle that will give you the work-life balance you deserve.

From tips for special needs parenting to claiming a successful online business, let this conversation inspire you to take heart and let the change you’re facing be a path to your personal growth.

With love and light,

Jana

Connect with me:

www.janafuchscoaching.com

IG: @janafuchscoaching

About Katie:

Katie Read is a successful longtime psychotherapist (though not currently practicing) special needs mom of two, international conference speaker, retreat leader and seven figure business owner with a successful evergreen coaching program for therapists. Katie's decision to start her online business changed her entire life for the better, and she now helps other women from around the world to grow their businesses, too.

Connect with Katie: Website: katieread.com IG: @heykatieread

Remember feeling restless during class or constantly misplacing your keys?

Imagine that being your daily hurdle. That was my world, and it might be yours too.

Today I will take you through my own battle as a woman with ADHD.

We'll dive into the brainy bits of adult ADHD and I’ll breakdown the infamous question “what is executive functioning” into bite-sized, easy-to-understand pieces. We'll also talk about dopamine, a chemical in your brain, and its role in keeping us on track—or not.

I'll share some super simple strategies for managing ADHD and staying ahead of the game. Plus, we'll explore why it's super important to have an ADHD diagnosis early and how being kind to yourself and learning about your brain can make a huge difference.

And if you're thinking, "Where do I even start?" don't worry! I've got you covered with tips on finding the right people to talk to and how to build a support network that's as strong as a superhero team.

So, whether you're curious about ADHD, think you might have it, or just want to understand what a friend or family member is going through, this episode is packed with stories, advice, and a whole lot of heart.

Tune in to learn, laugh, and maybe even see yourself in a new light.

Keep Shining Brightly,

Jana

Connect with me:

www.janafuchscoaching.com

IG: @janafuchscoaching

Do you ever feel like you're running non-stop but not getting anywhere?

It's easy to get caught up in the hustle of being a mom and forget to recognize how far you've come.

In today's episode, I'm going to shake things up and help you see the power in pausing and appreciating your personal achievement.

As a mom, therapist, and coach, I know the struggles of juggling life, especially when you have a child with unique needs. That's why I'm here to share my personal growth and how these roles shape but do not define us entirely.

I'll take you through my self-reflection, from just dreaming about this podcast to making it a reality, and from launching my coaching practice to supporting moms like you. We'll talk about the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

You'll learn the importance of celebrating your wins, no matter how small, and how to find joy in the everyday moments.

So, if you're ready to feel inspired and learn how to celebrate life, tune in to this episode.

Keep Shining Brightly,

Jana

Connect with me:

www.janafuchscoaching.com

IG: @janafuchscoaching