Picture this: you’re 18, your body is one way. Then you blink, and suddenly you’re navigating a new shape, new rules, and oh, a closet that betrays you every step of the way. What gives?

Hormones give, my friend. And they’re running the show.

Today’s episode is the reality check you might be looking for.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Esther Rollhouse, She’s a reproductive psychiatrist who’s here to unpack the hormonal chaos—er, beautiful journey—we all endure. From the sneaky effects of estrogen on your brain to the “Oh, my hips just widened forever” postpartum revelation, she’s breaking it all down. Dr. Rollhouse is bringing both science and empathy to help us reset those expectations and maybe—just maybe—make peace with our ever-evolving forms.

"Your body is different. It will probably be bigger, maybe a different shape completely. And that is expected." - Rachelle Heinemann

"To expect to have the same or similar body to what we had when we were 18 or 19 years old is absolutely bonkers." - Rachelle Heinemann

"The reproductive system is not essential to survival. When the body is in a calorie deficit, it's going to prioritize living over reproducing." - Dr. Esther Rollhaus

"Pregnancy literally remodels your brain, with some changes lasting up to two years postpartum." - Dr. Esther Rollhaus

"Snapback is a really toxic expectation to have of women, not acknowledging the tremendous change their bodies and identities have undergone." - Dr. Esther Rollhaus

"Moms want to do everything they can for the baby, but sometimes this leads to disordered eating." - Dr. Esther Rollhaus

"The healthier the mom is, the healthier the baby and the pregnancy will be." - Dr. Esther Rollhaus

Dr. Esther Rollhaus’ website: https://www.childandfamilypsychiatry.com/

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Welcome to 2025, where we’re leaving behind unrealistic New Year’s resolutions and that tired idea that confidence is about power poses and pretending to have your life together - cause it’s not.

We’re throwing out the idea that confidence is some sort of performance art and instead diving into the real deal: confidence as resilience.

"Confidence itself is not showy. It is feeling secure." - Rachelle Heinemann

"Resilience and confidence cannot be born.” - Rachelle Heinemann

"If you don't embody this courageous version of yourself, if you don't do things, especially before you're ready, you won't go anywhere." - Rachelle Heinemann

"Instead of saying, 'I'm going to power through this particular piece,' even though it seems challenging, think about it and think about, 'What is holding me back here? What am I afraid of?'” - Rachelle Heinemann

"Maybe building resilience and building mastery means starting from the ABCs." - Rachelle Heinemann

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In this episode, I’m diving into what actually builds confidence: relationships. Real ones. Consistent, validating, non-judgy, "I-got-you" type of relationship. The kind that reminds you you’re worthy, even when you’re sporting your least flattering sweatpants.

Confidence isn’t flashy or loud. Sometimes, the most confident person in the room is the quiet one. (Let that one marinate.)

"Confidence is complex, and it is impossible to give a list of things to do in order to build confidence." - Rachelle Heinemann

"It takes a lot of risk and a lot of emotional vulnerability to build confidence." - Rachelle Heinemann

"The confident people in the room might actually be the quietest people in the room." - Rachelle Heinemann

"Building confidence is not making a person narcissistic or outwardly charismatic." - Rachelle Heinemann

"The idea of building confidence ultimately stems from your capacity [or your privilege] of being in a relationship with people who consistently provide you with reassurance, validation, soothing, and support." - Rachelle Heinemann

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