In this podcast episode, we dive into an engaging conversation about the nuances of entrepreneurship, particularly from the perspective of women and mothers. The episode features a special guest, Lauren McAllister, an entrepreneur, writer, holistic nutritionist, and mom. Lauren shares insights into her journey of balancing motherhood with leading her businesses, McAlister Training and McAlister Nutrition, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's body, hormonal cycles, and building healthier relationships with food and fitness. Additionally, the conversation covers the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the impact of pregnancy and menstrual cycles on women's physical and emotional well-being, and the societal expectations placed on women. Lauren also discusses the idea of cycle syncing to optimize well-being and the misconceptions surrounding women's roles in business and society.

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Trigger Warning: Miscarriage

00:00 Opening Banter and Introducing Lauren McAllister

01:26 Getting to Know Lauren: Pregnancy, Business, and Cats

04:26 Lauren's Passion for Women's Health and Cycle Syncing

07:34 The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle Explained

15:29 Deep Dive into Cycle Syncing: How to Optimize Your Life

23:48 Progesterone's Role and Personal Health Journeys

27:46 Finding Balance and Joy in the Midst of Overwhelm

28:43 Navigating Miscarriages and Hormonal Health

30:11 The Journey of Self-Care and Emotional Awareness

31:13 The Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship and Parenthood

36:27 Embracing Entrepreneurship with Intention as a Parent

40:50 Challenging Traditional Roles and Embracing Business Ownership

48:35 Launching a Nutrition Coaching Business: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

52:19 Closing Thoughts: Empowerment and Future Steps