I’m on a continuous journey of self-love and self improvement to be a better human.
I'll cover a wide variety of relatable topics based on my personal experiences with weight loss, self-love, self-worth, spirituality, mental health, and everyday life stuff.
Each episode will begin with a divination to bring in messages from spirit. I’ll pull a tarot card or rune stone and then give its interpretation. Afterwards, we’ll get into the topic of the episode.
I’m excited for you to join me on this journey!
This episode is an update on my ultrasound results and HRT journey so far.
Hello, I'm in my late 40's and perimenopause.
I started HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) on June 15, 2026 and I’m sharing my journey each step of the way.
My background:
I was on birth control for over 20 years and decided to stop taking it in my mid 30's because I didn't want to keep putting hormones into my body, I wanted to be drug-free. Shortly after, I got my tubes tied.
In 2023 I visited my gyn for heavy periods. An ultrasound confirmed it was fibroids, which is what I suspected. She suggested endometrial ablation as well as HRT, like a low dose birth control pill or a Mirena IUD.
NONE of that appealed to me. I was EXTREMELY against HRT because I was anti medication and anti procedure. So instead, I decided to continue taking Lysteda (tranexamic acid) for my heavy period days.
About a year after that appt I got on the GLP-1 Tirzepatide (compounded Zepbound) and lost over 45 pounds. My heavy period days still happened, but usually just one day per cycle as opposed to two days.
However, recently I started experiencing very irregular periods. Sometimes late but more often it was frequent occurrences with lots of spotting in between. Super disruptive!!
Other symptoms have been intense nights sweats, more hot flashes (vasomotor stuff like red flushed face and neck), anxiety spikes and brain fog. Other less frequent symptoms have been tingly fingertips, heart flutters, and electric shocks.
Sooo I went down the rabbit hole of researching perimenopause and HRT. And I found recent studies that debunked the old studies that used to demonized HRT. The newer studies show the benefits far outweigh the risks.
Based on that, I decided to pull the trigger and pursue HRT for my perimenopause symptoms. I have been VERY nervous about it BUT I’m pushing through my fears to see if it alleviate my symptoms, plus reap the potential health benefits like preventing osteoporosis, cognitive decline, and cardiovascular disease.
Here I talk about my personal experience with HRT.
17 Jun 2026
Day 2 of HRT for Perimenopause
Hello, I'm in my late 40's and perimenopause.
I started HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) on June 15, 2026 and I’m sharing my journey each step of the way.
My background:
I was on birth control for over 20 years and decided to stop taking it in my mid 30's because I didn't want to keep putting hormones into my body, I wanted to be drug-free. Shortly after, I got my tubes tied.
In 2023 I visited my gyn for heavy periods. An ultrasound confirmed it was fibroids, which is what I suspected. She suggested endometrial ablation as well as HRT, like a low dose birth control pill or a Mirena IUD.
NONE of that appealed to me. I was EXTREMELY against HRT because I was anti medication and anti procedure. So instead, I decided to continue taking Lysteda (tranexamic acid) for my heavy period days.
About a year after that appt I got on the GLP-1 Tirzepatide (compounded Zepbound) and lost over 45 pounds. My heavy period days still happened, but usually just one day per cycle as opposed to two days.
However, recently I started experiencing very irregular periods. Sometimes late but more often it was frequent occurrences with lots of spotting in between. Super disruptive!!
Other symptoms have been intense nights sweats, more hot flashes (vasomotor stuff like red flushed face and neck), anxiety spikes and brain fog. Other less frequent symptoms have been tingly fingertips, heart flutters, and electric shocks.
Sooo I went down the rabbit hole of researching perimenopause and HRT. And I found recent studies that debunked the old studies that used to demonized HRT. The newer studies show the benefits far outweigh the risks.
Based on that, I decided to pull the trigger and pursue HRT for my perimenopause symptoms. I have been VERY nervous about it BUT I’m pushing through my fears to see if it alleviate my symptoms, plus reap the potential health benefits like preventing osteoporosis, cognitive decline, and cardiovascular disease.
Here I talk about my personal experience with HRT.
16 Jun 2026
Episode 16 - (Part 4) Starting HRT in perimenopause late 40’s
I started HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) today and I want to share my journey. I will admit, I’m very nervous! But I’m trying it to see if it works for me.
I’m in my late 40’s and in perimenopause. I started experiencing peri symptoms in my mid 40’s. Mostly hot flashes, in particular vasomotor symptoms like flushing red face and red blotches on my neck that felt hot to the touch and would come and go randomly. Also anxiety flare ups and occasional panic attacks. And my period started being inconsistent.
A few months ago my period became VERY unpredictable and coming more frequently with spotting in between. Also night sweats have become a regular occurrence.
So I did lots of research and decided I wanted to try HRT to prevent peri symptoms and reap the potential health benefits.
I plan to post episodes regularly to update you with my status.
16 Jun 2026
Episode 15 - (Part 3) Starting HRT in perimenopause late 40’s
I started HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) today and I want to share my journey. I will admit, I’m very nervous! But I’m trying it to see if it works for me.
I’m in my late 40’s and in perimenopause. I started experiencing peri symptoms in my mid 40’s. Mostly hot flashes, in particular vasomotor symptoms like flushing red face and red blotches on my neck that felt hot to the touch and would come and go randomly. Also anxiety flare ups and occasional panic attacks. And my period started being inconsistent.
A few months ago my period became VERY unpredictable and coming more frequently with spotting in between. Also night sweats have become a regular occurrence.
So I did lots of research and decided I wanted to try HRT to prevent peri symptoms and reap the potential health benefits.
I plan to post episodes regularly to update you with my status.
16 Jun 2026
Episode 14 - (Part 2) Starting HRT in perimenopause late 40’s
I started HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) today and I want to share my journey. I will admit, I’m very nervous! But I’m trying it to see if it works for me.
I’m in my late 40’s and in perimenopause. I started experiencing peri symptoms in my mid 40’s. Mostly hot flashes, in particular vasomotor symptoms like flushing red face and red blotches on my neck that felt hot to the touch and would come and go randomly. Also anxiety flare ups and occasional panic attacks. And my period started being inconsistent.
A few months ago my period became VERY unpredictable and coming more frequently with spotting in between. Also night sweats have become a regular occurrence.
So I did lots of research and decided I wanted to try HRT to prevent peri symptoms and reap the potential health benefits.
I plan to post episodes regularly to update you with my status.
16 Jun 2026
Episode 13 - (Part 1) Starting HRT in perimenopaus late 40’s
I started HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) today and I want to share my journey. I will admit, I’m very nervous! But I’m trying it to see if it works for me.
I’m in my late 40’s and in perimenopause. I started experiencing peri symptoms in my mid 40’s. Mostly hot flashes, in particular vasomotor symptoms like flushing red face and red blotches on my neck that felt hot to the touch and would come and go randomly. Also anxiety flare ups and occasional panic attacks. And my period started being inconsistent.
A few months ago my period became VERY unpredictable and coming more frequently with spotting in between. Also night sweats have become a regular occurrence.
So I did lots of research and decided I wanted to try HRT to prevent peri symptoms and reap the potential health benefits.
I plan to post episodes regularly to update you with my status.
27 Apr 2026
Episode 12 - Addiction is a mofo!
Addiction is a sneaky, insidious mofo! This episode is about my recurring struggle with addiction to alcohol and how it’s a domino effect that leads to over drinking and over eating. I’m still on the GLP-1 injection of Tirzepatide (the compound version of Zepbound) for maintenance. When I first began taking it a couple years ago, it was a miracle drug and answered my prayers to stop over eating and over drinking. At first, I didn’t want to drink at all and then after a while I would have a drink or two on weekends maybe. But these last several months I have been drinking almost every day, which sometimes leads to over drinking and that usually leads me to over eat. Those were my two biggest problems before I started the GLP-1 shot, which was when I was at my heaviest. I’ve come too far to go back to those bad habits!
10 Sept 2025
People who interrupt you while you're talking aka bad listeners aka conversation vampires
Have you had enough of people who constantly interrupt you while you're talking? AKA bad listeners AKA conversation vampires who hijack the conversation and give you zero feedback or acknowledgement? People who always want to top your story like it's a competition? Well so am I! This has always been one of my biggest pet peeves about people and I have even cut people off and out of my life for this reason!
I've had enough of the BS and I'm ready to work on ME and acknowledge MY mistakes in these situations - how I'm minimizing myself and feeding these vampires. I'm ready to respond differenty, change the game/flip the script on these inconsiderate aholes!
Do I sound mad? It’s because I am, and mostly at myself. That's why I'm acknowledging MY part in this and using it as fuel to change ME, and ultimately change the dynamic.
It all boils down to self love and knowing I am worthy of being heard. I am worthy of receiving the same treatment that I give - reciprocation. It's taken me 40+ years to get to this point, but I am here now and it is not too late. Come with me on this journey as I am just beginning to scratch the tip of the iceberg.
8 Sept 2025
Just STFU & listen! For the talkers that won't STFU & the listeners who are sick of it!
Have u ever been irritated af after talking to someone who doesn't listen, never gives feedback when trying to share your experience with them, who constantly hijacks the convo to talk about themselves and their experiences, and always tries to one-up / top your story? OR are YOU one of those people? Then this episode is for YOU!!
I just had to vent about this topic. It's one of my biggest pet peeves! Too many people don't know how to have a DIALOGUE. Every conversation with them turns into a MONOlogue about THEM and it's really annoying!
8 Sept 2025
Having a partner in active addiction & the frustrations I'm experiencing.
This episode is a vent-session about having a partner in active addiction and some of the frustrations I’ve been encountering. This time I pull a card at the end instead of the beginning and it's the perfect message. Of you're dealing with this type of thing, perhaps you'll find comfort in knowing you're not alone on this roller coaster.
Do you, or someone close to you, consider it cheating to lose weight using a GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Ozempic, Tirzepatide, Semaglutide)? Then you need to listen to this episode.
28 Jan 2025
GLP-1 meds & dealing with negative comments from people
Are you on a GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Tirzepatide, Wegovy, Semaglutide, Mounjaro, Ozempic) and getting negative comments from people? They may saying things like "you’re getting too skinny!", "don't lose too much weight", etc. Do NOT let them discourage you!!
30 Dec 2024
Part 2 - GLP-1 Side Effect: Drinking less on Zepound / Tirzepatide?
(Part 2) A lesser known side effect of GLP-1 medication is a lower desire, and even an aversion, to drinking alcohol. For those of you on this medicine, have you noticed that? Today I will share my experience with it and how it has affected my desire for alcohol.
30 Dec 2024
Part 1 - GLP-1 Side Effect: Drinking less on Zepound / Tirzepatide?
(Part 1) A lesser known side effect of GLP-1 medication is a lower desire, and even an aversion, to drinking alcohol. For those of you on this medicine, have you noticed that? Today I will share my experience with it and how it has affected my desire for alcohol.
18 Dec 2024
Part 2 - GLP-1 Zepbound / Tirzepatide Journey
Dr. Rachel shares her personal experience navigating the GLP-1 medication Zepbound aka Tirzepatide, revealing the transformative power of this innovative treatment for those living with chronic conditions.
18 Dec 2024
Part 1 - GLP-1 Zepbound / Tirzepatide Journey
Join host [Your Name] as she shares her personal journey with GLP-1 medication Zepbound, aka Tirzepatide, and reveals key insights into its benefits and effects.
11 Nov 2024
Episode 1 - What’s this show about?
Join me on my maiden voyage into the podcast world! This very first episode explains what you can expect from my show and a sneak peek into future episodes.
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