#419: Turning 40, Four Kids and Being Honest About It All with Dr. Elana Roumell and Steph Greunke, RD

Between turning 40 and navigating life with a baby, a toddler and two more kids, there is a lot going on in our world right now and we are not holding back!

In this candid quarter check-in, Dr. Elana and Steph pull back the curtain on what life actually looks like right now. Steph opens up about turning 40, rebranding an entire decade and the health appointments and mindset shifts she is building into her 40s. Dr. Elana gets honest about the weight of four kids, postpartum fatigue and the three tools she reaches for every time she starts to feel off. If you have ever loved your life and still found yourself running on empty inside it, this one is for you.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

• Steph Turning 40 and Rebranding a Decade

• Health Appointments Steph Schedules Every Birthday

• Midyear Goal Check-In and Reflection Practices

• Backyard Chickens and Disconnecting From Screens

• Books, Boundaries and Nervous System Shifts in Your 30s and 40s

• Progesterone, Prioritization and Not Living 100% Granola

• Dr. Elana Gets Real About Life With Four Kids

• Postpartum Emotions, the Vasectomy Decision and Marriage

• Planning a Women's Retreat and What Rest Actually Looks Like

• Three Things Dr. Elana Does When She Is in a Slump

Show Notes:

• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!

• Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD's Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women.

• Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms

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