897 | How I Get Out of a Funk (when you're just feeling low)

In this heartfelt episode, Rachel Hollis shares her personal experiences with feeling really low, especially during perimenopause. She describes the intensity of these emotions and the internal struggle to overcome them. Rachel provides practical tools and practices she uses to uplift herself, including the importance of taking iron supplements, tracking menstrual cycles, and the healing power of music, exercise, and honest conversations. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 00:55 Welcome and Podcast Subscription Request 01:53 Affirmations and Episode Overview 02:33 Personal Experience with Low Moods 03:34 Understanding Depression and Seeking Help 05:27 Perimenopause and Emotional Lows 12:12 Tracking Your Cycle and Recognizing Patterns 19:01 Tools to Combat Low Moods 21:52 Minimum Effective Dose: Managing Responsibilities 26:37 The Power of Music and Exercise 29:23 Checking Supplements and Self-Assessment 32:04 Focusing Thoughts and Taking Action 39:27 Conclusion: Fighting Back and Seeking Joy Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollis Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.