You’ve tried the diets, counted the calories, pushed through fatigue — and still feel like something’s off. What if your body isn’t the problem… but the messenger?In this solo minisode, Talk Healing to Me host Karen Dwyer shares 10 powerful takeaways from her conversation with hormone and nutrition coach Valeria Lopez. From the truth about cravings and cortisol to why fatigue isn’t failure, this recap is packed with permission and practical shifts for women navigating chronic illness, burnout, and hormone imbalance.

If you’ve been stuck in cycles of self-blame, this episode is your reminder: your body isn’t broken — it’s wise.🌟 In This Minisode, You’ll Learn:

🧠 Why your hormones aren’t the enemy — they’re your superpower

🥗 Why “eat to heal” works better than “starve to shrink”

🏠 The real root cause might be your environment, not your body

😴 Fatigue isn’t laziness — it’s intelligence

🥑 Not all calories are equal (and fat is not the villain)

☀️ How sunlight and sleep act as free hormone resets

💬 Why cravings are clues not failure

🧘‍♀️ Healing happens when you do less — with intention

💞 You don’t need to earn rest

🌿 You deserve to feel good now — not “when”

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