Modern Hippie Girl Wellness

Modern Hippie Girl Wellness Podcaster, Integrative Nutritionist Specializing in Hormone & Gut Health.

My MHG Reset Program teaches women how to Holistically balance their Hormones, Blood Sugar, Gut Microbiome and Nervous System.

09/10/2025

Adrenal Health & Stress: The Missing Link in Perimenopause + Menopause 🌿

Most women focus only on their ovaries during this season, but your adrenal glands play a major role in how intense (or manageable) your symptoms feel.

✨ Here’s why:
• As your ovaries slow down, your adrenals step in to produce small amounts of estrogen + progesterone.
• If your adrenals are already overworked from years of stress, poor sleep, and blood sugar swings, they can’t do their job well.
• The result? Hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, mood swings, anxiety, and fatigue often feel so much worse.

🌸 The good news: You can support your adrenals.
• Practice stress management daily (breathwork, meditation, journaling, prayer, nature walks)
• Balance blood sugar with protein + healthy fats
• Prioritize rest + quality sleep
• Move your body gently (don’t overtrain!)

💖 By protecting your adrenals, you’re not just lowering stress, you’re setting yourself up for a smoother, more empowered transition through perimenopause and menopause.

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09/09/2025

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09/09/2025

Why Alcohol, Sugar & Refined Carbs Trigger Hot Flashes in Perimenopause 🔥

During perimenopause, your hormones (especially estrogen + progesterone) start to naturally fluctuate. These shifts already make your body more sensitive to blood sugar spikes and dips.

✨ Here’s what happens when you add alcohol, sugar, and refined carbs into the mix:
• Blood Sugar Rollercoaster → Spikes and crashes stress your adrenals + make hot flashes more intense.
• Vasodilation → Alcohol and sugar can widen blood vessels, leading to that sudden rush of heat.
• Cortisol Overdrive → Unstable blood sugar triggers cortisol, which throws off hormone balance and worsens night sweats, mood swings, and fatigue.
• Liver Load → Your liver is busy detoxing hormones during this stage; alcohol + sugar burden it even more, slowing down hormone clearance.

🌿 The good news?
Balancing your meals with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, cutting back on alcohol, and swapping refined carbs for whole-food sources can calm hot flashes and support steadier hormones. 🫶🏼

💖 Perimenopause isn’t about restriction, it’s about choosing foods that help your body feel safe, cool, and balanced. ☺️

Perimenopause isn’t something we have to “survive”, it’s a season we can support 🌸Your body is shifting, and with the ri...
09/08/2025

Perimenopause isn’t something we have to “survive”, it’s a season we can support 🌸

Your body is shifting, and with the right holistic tools, you can move through this phase with more ease, grace, and balance. 🌿

From blood sugar balance and stress support to sleep, movement, and gut health. There are so many ways you can naturally manage symptoms and feel more grounded. ☮️

💖 Remember: this is not the end of your vitality, it’s the beginning of a new chapter of wisdom + empowerment.

Save this post as your gentle reminder that you can thrive through perimenopause 🌙

👉 Which of these holistic tips do you want to start focusing on first?

09/08/2025

Adrenal Health = Menopausal Health

When your ovaries slow hormone production in perimenopause, your adrenal glands are meant to step in as backup. But if they’re stressed and burned out, symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, anxiety, and fatigue hit harder. 😏

✨ Support your adrenals with:
• Balanced blood sugar
• Stress management
• Deep rest & quality sleep
• Gentle movement

Care for your adrenals now, and they’ll make your menopausal transition so much smoother. 🫶🏼

This week’s episode we’re talking all about Perimenopause, so tune in and share this page with someone struggling! 🫶🏼Per...
09/07/2025

This week’s episode we’re talking all about Perimenopause, so tune in and share this page with someone struggling! 🫶🏼

Perimenopause & Stress: Why Your Cortisol Matters 🪷

Did you know your adrenal glands become your hormone backup singers during perimenopause? 🎶

As your ovaries start slowing down, your adrenals help pick up the slack. But here’s the catch…if you’re already running on stress, overwhelm, or lack of sleep, those adrenals are overworked.

✨ This can look like:
• More intense hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Anxiety + mood swings
• Weight gain around the belly
• Poor sleep

Supporting your nervous system is one of the most powerful things you can do in perimenopause. Breathwork, calming movement, quality rest, and nourishing foods give your adrenals the love they need so your hormones don’t have to suffer. 💕

Remember: when you calm your cortisol, you calm your symptoms 🙌🏼



Sometimes what we label as “bad behavior” is really just the body asking for support. 😏When kids are irritable, anxious,...
09/05/2025

Sometimes what we label as “bad behavior” is really just the body asking for support. 😏

When kids are irritable, anxious, hyper, or unfocused it’s not always defiance. Often, it’s their nervous system + brain struggling without the nutrients they need to stay balanced.

Here are some common nutrient deficiencies that show up as behavior challenges:
✨ Magnesium → tantrums, trouble sleeping, anxiety
✨ Omega-3s → hyperactivity, poor focus, emotional outbursts
✨ B Vitamins → mood swings, low energy, crankiness
✨ Iron → fatigue, irritability, poor attention
✨ Zinc → picky eating, meltdowns, frequent illness

🌱 Food first → leafy greens, salmon, chia, eggs, nuts, beans, colorful fruits + veggies.
🌿 Supplements can also help fill in gaps (always choose high-quality + kid-safe options).

👉 Next time your child is struggling, pause and ask: Is it misbehavior… or is it nourishment they need?

✨ Save this post to reference when your child’s behavior feels “off.”

🌸 Follow for more holistic tips to raise balanced, thriving kids.

09/05/2025

Health Tips to Help Kids Retain Information at School 📚🧠

Every parent wants their child to thrive in the classroom — and the secret often starts outside of school. The way we nourish and care for our kids’ bodies directly affects their brain health, memory, and focus.

✨ 1. Balanced Breakfast
Skip the sugary cereals → start with protein + healthy fats to fuel the brain and keep energy stable. (Think: eggs + avocado, yogurt + berries, or a smoothie with protein.)

✨ 2. Hydration
Dehydration = poor focus + brain fog. Make water the go-to, not juice or soda.

✨ 3. Omega-3s for Brain Power
Healthy fats from fish, chia, flax, or walnuts boost memory and concentration.

✨ 4. Minerals That Calm & Focus
Magnesium + zinc support the nervous system, helping kids regulate stress and retain more info.

✨ 5. Gut Health = Brain Health
A healthy gut microbiome supports mood + cognitive function. Add probiotics (yogurt, sauerkraut) + prebiotics (bananas, oats).

✨ 6. Good Sleep Hygiene
Deep sleep is when memories “lock in.” A calming bedtime routine (no screens, dim lights, magnesium bath) makes a huge difference.

✨ 7. Movement + Nature Time
Exercise and outdoor play improve blood flow to the brain, making kids sharper + more focused.

💡 A nourished body = a focused brain. When we support our kids holistically, they’re better equipped to learn, retain, and thrive in school. 🌈

09/04/2025

Magnesium, Omega-3s & B Vitamins: Nature’s Stress Support for Kids 🧠

Kids today experience stress just like we do — big emotions, school pressures, sensory overload… and their little nervous systems are still learning how to cope. The right nutrients can make a huge difference in how well they handle stress.

✨ Magnesium → the “calm mineral.” It relaxes muscles, soothes the nervous system, and helps kids sleep better — giving them more resilience during the day.

✨ Omega-3s → healthy fats that nourish the brain. They reduce inflammation, support emotional regulation, and improve focus — helping kids respond calmly instead of reacting quickly.

✨ B Vitamins → the “stress vitamins.” They fuel the brain with energy, help create mood-balancing neurotransmitters (like serotonin + dopamine), and improve the body’s response to stress.

🌈 Together, these nutrients build emotional resilience, so kids can:
💛 Stay calmer during tough moments
💛 Bounce back after meltdowns
💛 Handle school, friends, and transitions with more ease

💡 Tip: Think food first!
🥑 Magnesium → leafy greens, nuts, seeds, bananas
🐟 Omega-3s → salmon, chia, flax, walnuts
🥚 B Vitamins → eggs, beans, whole grains, leafy greens

👉 Whole foods + targeted supplements = kids who feel safe, calm, and capable when life gets stressful. 🌸

Did you know one of the simplest tools to help your child manage emotions is something they already have? Their breath. ...
09/03/2025

Did you know one of the simplest tools to help your child manage emotions is something they already have? Their breath. 💛

Teaching breathwork early gives kids a natural way to calm their nervous system, focus their minds, and feel safe in their own bodies. 🫶🏼

✨ Benefits of breathwork for kids:
• Calms anxiety + stress 🌿
• Teaches emotional regulation
• Improves focus + concentration 🎒
• Helps with better sleep 🌙
• Builds resilience they’ll carry into adulthood 🌈

The best part? Breathwork for kids can be playful + fun!
🐉 Dragon breaths (big exhale like fire)
🎈 Balloon belly (hands on tummy, fill it with air)
🌊 Wave breathing (breathe like the rise + fall of a wave)

🌸 Small daily practices like this can help raise calmer, happier, more emotionally balanced kids.

💡 Save this post to try these simple breathwork exercises with your little one tonight!

Follow for more holistic tools to support your child’s emotional balance. 🌿

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