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Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2022

save on my favorites this black Friday and cyber monday!

I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving if you celebrate! I'm sure you've already been taking advantage of the deals this weekend, but there's still plenty of time to save. I've compiled a list of some of my absolute favorite hormone-friendly brands out there. Tons of them are having deals with up to 65% off, which is crazy!! In a world where everyone is a bit more aware of the products we're using in and on our bodies, it can be overwhelming and sometimes expensive (but not always!) to buy the things we know our bodies would benefit from. A lot of the time, some people can only afford these things when the sales come around, so if this is you, now is your time to buy. 

When you use my links, you can often save even more. As always, I appreciate your support and it means a ton to me!! Okay, without further adieu.. My faves! Click on the header to shop and read the descriptions for more info :)

If you're wanting a tool to help with the fertility awareness method of birth control, look no further! Lots of apps and trackers like Natural Cycles and Daysy claim they can predict your ovulation, but I've heard of multiple people getting pregnant when they were trying to avoid when using these apps. TempDrop is super easy to use, you don't have to take your temp at the same time every morning, you can get up in the middle of the night without disturbing it, and it's super helpful to help confirm ovulation. Get $30 off on your device with the sale.

EMF exposure impacts your hormones and body quite a bit. While we're connected to our devices 24/7, at least reduce the amount of radiation going to you with these EMF-blocking stickers. I originally got them for my AirPods so I didn't have the radiation going through my brain, and I feel super comfortable using them and knowing that I'm protected. I most recently got the phone sticker and am loving it! 40% off is yours now!

These are 100% all natural beef sticks that are grass fed AND finished and taste amazing. No more mystery meat, you can stick these in your bag to keep your blood sugar stabilized, and there's a decent amount of protein in them to stay full when you're out and about. Spend $25 Get 15% Off, Spend $45 Get 20% Off, Spend $65 Get 25% Off! Discount automatically applied at checkout starting Monday! 

Meditation is something Jesse and I do at least weekly and sometimes every day. The power of our thoughts are so incredible and lots of healing can come from what you tell yourself day in and day out. Being able to turn on a quick meditation when I'm feeling overwhelmed has been so nice and lots of times we'll fall asleep to one of the sleep hypnotherapies. Right now, you can get lifetime access to the app, including all the updates, for $99! So completely worth it and I've been loving the app for years!

Since the skin is our largest organ, what we put on it matters. Using harsh skincare can not only dry your face out, make you age faster, and contribute to irritation/sensitivities, but those toxins getting into our system are also negatively impacting our hormones. You'll also help save the environment when you're not throwing away makeup wipes every single day. MakeUp Eraser uses just water to remove your makeup and works incredibly well! I love the 7 day sets so I have a clean wipe to use every day :) Use code MASHEDPOTATOES for bogo and get a free 3 day weekender set with $75+ purchase. 

When I tell you you're missing out if you don't have the Oxygen Boost, you better believe me! It's literally the best stain remover I've ever used and is completely natural and non-toxic. The laundry room can be one of the most toxic places in the household and frequent use of conventional cleaning products is associated with everything from neurological disorders, skin sensitivities, asthma, hormone imbalances, and more. It's seriously not worth it and I don't miss my old cleaners at all. Their cleaning concentrate lasts forever and the Oxygen Boost is also useful to scrub kitchens and bathrooms. Right now, get 20% off everything in the store!

The absolute best self tanner I've ever used is from Beauty by Earth! I never used to use self tanner because I would break out into welts and hives in the middle of the night after applying and would itch until I bled. Now I can enjoy a nice glow during the winter without skin irritation! All of their products are very clean and natural and while I haven't yet branched out from the tanner, I would feel comfortable buying anything from the site and am eyeing the bakuchiol serum. Use code HOLIDAYGLOW for 30% off, TREATYOELF for bogo on Monday, or grab an Essentials Club box for $20 with code BBEBOX20.

Essential oils have been a huge part of my hormone balancing over the last few years and I'm finding new uses for them every single week! I love experimenting with different diffuser blends and finding new candle dupes. I also love using them for their medicinal benefits and we pretty much use these exclusively for things you'd normally go to your medicine cabinet for. Do yourself a favor and don't cheap out on your oils because they could be as dangerous as using candles or other fragrances. Go with the leader in the essential oil industry. I promise you won't regret it! Some of these oils and products are upwards of 65% off! I've created a bundle with my favorite hormone-friendly products, but browse through the site and add/delete products you want :)

Period undies are having a big moment now! I never thought I'd be one to try them out and I'd heard of Thinx and Knix in the past. I considered them, but recently heard that they contain toxic forever chemicals called PFAS. These chemicals are known endocrine disruptors and basically stay in your body indefinitely, which is super scary. Not to mention if they're in your undies, they're in contact with super permeable and thin skin down there, which increases the absorption into your body. The Period Company's undies are PFAS-free, size inclusive, and super affordable! Like normally 12 bucks for a pair of undies and their sale is for 50% off! Hurry, because sizes are selling out quick!

Happy shopping and let me know if you need any recommendations on anything in particular :) If you end up using my links, thank you so much for supporting me! It truly means the world :)
-Sydney
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I Felt Out of Balance

 

It all started with small rashes under my armpits. They grew bigger. They were fiery red. They burned. I couldn’t itch them since they burned so bad. They flaked. They were embarrassing. I didn’t know what they were. Then they showed up on the crook of my elbow and on the top of my right hand. I thought it might be due to a gluten or dairy intolerance, so I changed my diet. It helped temporarily and my rashes didn’t hurt as bad and weren’t as red. But diet changes weren’t enough. I was devastated. My rashes remained for MONTHS!

Then the "fluff" showed up around my belly and hips. Maybe the start of winter contributed as well; either way I swear my pants used to fit me way better…

My hair started falling out. In chunks! I’d always had some hairs come out when I washed my hair, so I was used to it. But not to this extent. I knew something was going on.

My acne became out of control, almost to the extent when I was in high school. Red, painful, cysts that I just couldn’t resist picking. And here I had spent all these years at the dermatologist “healing” my acne for it all to come back with a vengeance.

I was in tears at least once a week. I felt hopeless. I felt so alone. No one could relate besides one girl I followed on Instagram. My boyfriend was supportive, but how could he understand though? He had no idea what I was going through.

I took a deep breath, wiped my tears and trucked on. Then the next week would start all over again with a meltdown because I was fat, my hair was falling out, my acne was returning, and my rashes burned SO. FREAKING. BAD. I was angry, frustrated, confused & hopeless. 

I had heard that stopping birth control could come with some pretty gnarly symptoms. And I thought I was ready for whatever would happen. But I didn’t realize how mentally and emotionally challenging these symptoms would be.

Like many people, I started taking birth control in high school. I took it mostly for my acne, but pregnancy prevention was nice too. My hormones were manipulated for over 7 years. The birth control was prescribed by my doctor, so why would I ever question how it was affecting my body?

Turns out, I had NO idea just how much it affected me. All of me. It wasn’t until I read this book that I understood how much my body was impacted by these synthetic hormones that I didn't even realize were synthetic at the time. How hormonal birth control can be prescribed to “treat” certain conditions, yet it’s really only a bandaid fix. I didn’t want that bandaid fix anymore and I wanted to heal myself naturally. So I took the leap and ditched my birth control.

Aside from some of the challenges of getting off birth control, I noticed a whole new world of positives that came from it. For the first time in my life, I actually had energy! I no longer needed to sleep half the day away. The mental fog was gone! My mood increased, as well as my libido, which I swear was gone for good. I finally felt like I was in control of my health for the first time. Truly healthy and truly better.

My goal is to be that shining beacon of light for you if you are struggling with the decision to finally get off hormonal birth control. You are not alone in worrying how your body will react. You are not alone in this transition and your experiences. It might be challenging. But we are strong. We are healers. We are self-advocates. And only we know what’s best for our bodies.

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