8 - Low Energy? The Best Way to Combat Fatigue Naturally and What You Should NOT Do

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Hi, moms!

Let’s talk about that mid-afternoon slump—the one that has you dreaming of a nap or reaching for your third cup of coffee.

Motherhood comes with its fair share of exhaustion, but not all of it is inevitable! In this episode, I’ll share one free, simple thing you can do today to boost your energy, and one thing you definitely shouldn’t rely on (spoiler: it’s not what you think).

We’ll chat about the surprising truth about caffeine, and why the way we fuel our bodies matters more than we realize. There are simple and easy things you can do to boost your energy today!

So put down your coffee, grab your lemon water (trust me on this one!), give yourself some grace, and let’s tackle that mom-fatigue together. You’ve got this, mama! 💪

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Cappelletti S, Piacentino D, Sani G, Aromatario M. Caffeine: cognitive and physical performance enhancer or psychoactive drug? [published correction appears in Curr Neuropharmacol. 2015;13(4):554. Daria, Piacentino [corrected to Piacentino, Daria]]. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2015;13(1):71-88. doi:10.2174/1570159X13666141210215655

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