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Six days after a deeply uncomfortable incident at the BAFTA Awards in London, Hollywood found its footing Saturday night at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena — and used the occasion to make something clear.

What are the NAACP Image Awards?

The NAACP Image Awards, now in their 57th year, are among the most prestigious honors in American entertainment. Presented annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the awards celebrate outstanding achievements by people of color in film, television, music, and literature. Unlike most major awards shows, the Image Awards are explicitly rooted in a mission — recognizing not just artistic excellence but the broader cultural impact of Black storytelling and Black artists in an industry that has historically marginalized them. Saturday’s ceremony was held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and hosted by comedian Deon Cole.

What Happened at the BAFTAs

On February 22, while Jordan and Lindo were presenting the visual effects award during the BAFTA ceremony in London, an audience member with Tourette syndrome involuntarily shouted a racial slur. The moment was captured on the BBC’s live broadcast.

The controversy that followed wasn’t directed at the man with the condition. It was directed at BAFTA. The ceremony had been broadcast on a time delay — meaning producers had the opportunity to edit the moment out before it aired. They edited other portions of the show, including political statements. The slur made it to air anyway. Warner Bros., the studio behind Sinners, reportedly requested it be removed.

Both Jordan and Lindo handled the moment with composure, pausing briefly before continuing their presentation.

The NAACP’s Answer

From the opening moments of Saturday’s ceremony, the NAACP Image Awards provided something the BAFTAs hadn’t: a room fully prepared to show up for Jordan and Lindo.

Host Deon Cole set the tone early, joking in his opening monologue that anyone in the audience with Tourette syndrome should “read the room” — a line that landed to knowing laughter.

When Scary Movie 6 actress Regina Hall took the stage to present the first award of the evening, she paused before announcing the winner. “Take a moment for the kings in the audience,” she said, nodding toward Jordan and Lindo, praising them for their “class.” The auditorium rose to its feet.

Quinta Brunson, accepting her award for best actress in a comedy series for Abbott Elementary, kept it simple. “We see you,” she told the Sinners cast and crew. “We’re behind you. Love you.”

@revolt

A standing ovation is EXACTLY what they deserve 🖤 Delroy Lindo thanked everyone at the NAACP Image Awards for their love & support after last week’s incident at the BAFTA Awards with Michael B. Jordan 🙌🏾 He attended the award show as a presenter alongside Ryan Coogler 🫂 #delroylindo #ryancoogler #michaelbjordan #sinners #naacpimageawards

♬ original sound – REVOLT

The most significant moment came roughly an hour into the ceremony, when Delroy Lindo took the stage alongside Sinners writer-director Ryan Coogler to loud applause. It was Lindo’s first public comment since the BAFTA incident.

“I’d just like to officially say — I appreciate, we appreciate, all the support and love we have been shown in the aftermath of what happened last weekend,” Lindo said. “It means a lot to us.”

Sinners entered the night leading all films with 18 nominations and left with 11 wins — including best actor for Michael B. Jordan and best motion picture. It was, by any measure, the dominant story of the evening.

This article contains spoilers for Survivor 50. Proceed at your own risk.

Survivor 50 has officially kicked off and given there are a whopping 24 returning players this season, I think it’s fair to say castaways will be dropping left and right. Here’s a running list of every castaway who has been voted out — or left the game — so far this season.

Episode 1: Jenna Lewis-Dougherty — Voted Out

The Season 1 representative was sadly the first voted out from the Cila tribe after they didn’t win the Immunity Challenge. Jenna wanted to target Cirie, but the tribe ultimately decided that her frantic gameplay was a bigger risk to keep around.

Episode 1: Kyle Fraser — Medically Evacuated

The Season 48 winner’s game came to a screeching halt after injuring his ankle while nobly helping his Vatu tribe during the first Immunity Challenge. While he tried to walk it off, host Jeff Probst later visited camp and told him they had to get him medical attention. It turns out Kyle did tear his Achilles tendon and had to have surgery just days later.

Survivor airs on CBS Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Related: Jeff Probst Says ‘Survivor 50’ Won’t Be a ‘Gentle Season’ (Exclusive)

If you have a front loading washing machine, then you know the struggle. Water collects at the bottom of the door gasket, and unless you remember to wipe it out with a rag and leave the door open to allow the gasket to dry out, you’re eventually greeted by the smell of mildew and a ring of black growth. 

Once mold takes root in that porous rubber, it’s notoriously difficult to remove. I’ve spent over a year using ACTIVE Mold Stain Remover, a specialized bleach-based gel, to keep my washing machine mold free. It is easily the most effective solution I’ve found.

Related: Clean Your Shower Door In Seconds With This Laundry Room Staple

Why it Works Better Than Liquid Bleach

The problem with standard household cleaners is that they run off of the gasket surface before it has a chance to penetrate and kill the mold. ACTIVE Mold Stain Remover solves this issue with its thick, gel-like consistency. ACTIVE comes in a squeeze bottle, so it’s easy to apply the gel exactly where the stains are. And since it’s a gel, it can sit on the rubber for hours, penetrating deeply into the mold to kill it. 

I typically let it soak in for about five hours, wipe it away with a rag, then run a quick wash cycle to rinse it everything out. If the mold is particularly widespread, I may do two separate applications. But even when it’s bad, it removes the mold and stain every time. 

Why ACTIVE Mold Stain Remover is Worth the Cost

At $20 for a 7-ounce bottle, ACTIVE Mold Stain Remover is a little on the pricey side for a cleaning product. However, considering that a replacement gasket costs $50 and requires a special spring expansion tool to install it, $20 for a bottle that will last you several years is a good investment.  

I’ve tried removing the gasket, soaking it in bleach, and scrubbing it with various household cleaners both store bought and homemade, but nothing has provided the same results with so little effort. In short, if you own a front loading washing machine, you should have a bottle of this on hand in your laundry room. 

A Few Pro Tips:

• Protect Your Clothes: ACTIVE MOld Stain Remover has a high concentration of bleach, so you don’t want to get it on your clothes. Run a rinse cycle after using it to prevent any residue from ending up on your favorite shirts. 
• Preventive Care: While ACTIVE Mold Stain Remover is great for removing mold, preventive care is also key. Wipe out any excess moisture in the gasket and leave the door open after you’re done doing laundry. 

Maintaining the proper pH in your soil is crucial for growing a lush and verdant lawn. If soil pH is off, essential nutrients like phosphorus nitrogen and potassium will be locked in the soil and inaccessible to your grass seeds and existing turf, resulting in thin, yellow, sickly looking grass and stagnant growth. Even worse. Soil that’s too acidic or alkaline will also promote weed growth. The best way to alter the pH of your soil is by adding lime to raise the pH (if it’s acidic) or sulfur if the pH is alkaline (too high). 

Related: 3 Reasons Your Seedlings Are Flopping Over

Before Your Get Started

Don’t assume the pH in your lawn is too low or too high or you could end up doing more damage than good. Your first step should be to purchase a soil test kit and test the soil to determine its pH, so you can apply the right amendments. 

How to Raise pH

If your lawn’s pH is below 6.0, you need to add lime to it to raise it. While there are various treatments you can use to raise the soil pH, lime is the most effective and easiest to apply. Go with pelleticized limestone, which you can apply with a broadcast or drop spreader.

Pro Tip: Use dolomitic lime, which contains calcium and magnesium, thus allowing you to increase the pH while also adding nutrients that are beneficial to your lawn in a single application. 

Apply between 25-50 lbs. of lime per 1,000 square feet for moderately acidic soil with a pH below 5.5-6.0. For highly acidic lawns with a pH below 5.5, apply 50 lbs. per square feet. Don’t apply more than 50 lbs. per 1,000 square feet to avoid damaging your lawn with too much lime. Be patient with the results. It takes about 3 to 6 months for a lime treatment to show any substantial change to your soil pH. 

How to Lower pH

If your soil pH is above 7.0, it’s too alkaline and you’ll need to add sulphur to lower it. To lower soil pH add between 0.5 and 1.0 pounds of elemental sulfur per 1,000 square feet. 

As with lime, it takes about three to six months for the bacteria in the soil to change the sulfur into acid, so wait about six months before retesting the soil. If you’re looking for a faster fix, you can also apply ammonium sulfate, which will lower your soil’s pH in a few days. Be cautious when using it as ammonium sulfate can be toxic in higher concentrations. 

FAQs

When is the best time to raise or lower the pH of my lawn?

Apply lime or sulfur in the spring or fall when temperatures are mild and your lawn will recover more quickly from the treatment. Fall is the best time to apply lime or sulfur as it gives the soil the entire winter for the pH change to take effect. 

How do I test my soil pH?

You can purchase soil test kits from your local home improvement store. When taking soil samples for the test, take soils samples that are 4 to 6 inches deep from several locations throughout your yard.

Your grass may spend the winter dormant, but that doesn’t mean it can’t suffer damage. When soil temperatures warm up beyond 50°F and air temperature consistently remains above 60°F, your grass will begin to show signs of awakening. Cool season grass starts growing in early spring as soon as soil temperatures rise above 50°F. When the grass starts growing, it’s time to start looking for signs of damage. 

Start by walking your lawn and giving it a thorough inspection. You’re looking for mold, compacted soil, and dead or brown patches. You might see grayish or pinkish mold, salt damage near the pavement, or soil that’s so hard that you can’t push a screwdriver into it. 

These are the signs of common winter damage:

• Snow Mold: Look for circular matted patches that are grayish white or pinkish. Since snow mold forms under heavy snow, you’ll be able to see it as soon as the snow melts away. If you find snow mold, treat it right away to prevent it from killing your grass while there’s still time. 
• Salt damage:Salt damage is the result of snow melt or rock salt that either you or your local government puts down to melt snow and ice in the winter. While salt does a great job of melting ice, it also can burn your grass. Look for burnt, brown grass, or soil that’s crusted over with salt along your driveway, sidewalks and curbs. 
• Vole damage: Voles, often confused with moles, because they too burrow underground can do a number on your lawn. While moles leave raised tunnels in your yard, voles leave shallow, winding 2-inch wide open trails around your lawn. 
• Soil Compaction: Look for compacted soil where the ground is compacted. Attempt to stick a screwdriver in the ground. If it won’t penetrate, the soil is too compacted for grass seed to take root. This compaction is often caused by the cycle of freezing and thawing in winter that can tighten up the soil. If the soil is compacted, you’ll need to aerate it to improve oxygen flow to the grass roots. 
• Dehydration: Grass that is brown or golden and fails to turn green when spring rains arrive is likely dead. Perform the tug test to determine if it’s dead or just dormant. If it’s the former, you’ll need to fill this bare patch by planting new grass seed. 
• Dessication: Grass that’s exposed to cold winter winds can dry out grass, denying it the moisture it needs to survive, leading to desiccation. Keeping your grass hydrated in winter is a way to prevent this. If not, dead patches will appear and you’ll need to reseed. 
• Thatch: Assess the thatch layer on your lawn. While thatch will break down normally, cold winter temperatures can prevent that process from happening, causing dead grass to accumulate on your lawn. A thatch layer thicker than 1/2 inch is considered too thick, preventing water, air and nutrients from reaching the soil. Dethatch the lawn using a motorized dethatcher or dethatching rake. 
• Bumpy Lawn: This condition happens as a result of crown hydration. This happens when temperatures rise, prompting your grass to start growing, before plummeting back to sub freezing temperatures. When the ground refreezes, the roots and crowns of grass plants burst and push up into the lawn, resulting in a bumpy lawn surface. When this happens, you’ll need to remove the dead grass and overseed to fill the bare spots. 

Related: This is Why Those Bare Patches On Your Lawn Keep Coming Back

Make Repairs Quickly

Once you spot damage on your lawn, repair them quickly. Dead grass leads to bare spots, which something will fill. If you don’t plant grass seed, weeds will quickly take over those bare patches. Get seed in the ground as soon as soil temperatures hit 50°F before crabgrass begins germinating when soil temperatures reach 55°F to 60°F.

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today is a very special one — episode 200

This is a short solo episode where I’m reflecting on my own healing journey and sharing the biggest mistakes I made along the way, especially during the height of my autoimmune symptoms. This episode is less about regret and more about perspective, compassion, and helping you avoid some of the same pitfalls if you’re in a season of healing right now.

In this episode, I open up about what was happening behind the scenes when my lupus markers were positive, my nervous system was completely fried, and my body was very clearly asking for safety — even though I didn’t fully understand that at the time.

This episode is especially for you if you feel like you’ve “tried everything,” are overwhelmed by information online, or feel stuck in a loop of doing more but not actually feeling better.

200: Autoimmune Healing, Nervous System Safety & the Biggest Mistakes I Made on My Health Journey

 

Here’s what we chat about:

• Why chasing body composition while your body is screaming for help can actually slow healing

• The truth about exercise intolerance and why pushing harder isn’t always the answer

• The mistake of taking supplements without testing (and why more isn’t better)

• How probiotics and popular wellness products can backfire if your gut isn’t ready

• Why lab testing was a turning point in my healing (and why I wish I had done it sooner)

• Why cold plunging, fasting, caffeine, and red light therapy weren’t what my nervous system needed at the time

• How staying up all night Googling symptoms kept my body stuck in fight-or-flight

• The connection between hypervigilance, cortisol, inflammation, and stalled healing

• A reminder that you’re not behind, broken, or failing if healing is taking time

This episode is such an honest reminder that healing isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing the right things at the right time, in a way that supports your nervous system instead of overwhelming it.

If you’re in the middle of a healing journey right now, please know you’re not alone. I truly believe our experiences make us stronger, wiser, and more compassionate on the other side.

Thank you SO much for being here with me for 200 episodes. Your support means more than you know

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Sharing a roundup of things I’m loving from Oliveda. If you’d like to try it out, you can shop my link here. For a free gift, complete our skincare quiz for personalized recommendations and purchase two items from the quiz results. Your free gift will automatically display in your cart! I’m re-sharing this post because all of the older packaging is buy one, get one free right now. If you’ve been wanting to try anything or stock up on your faves, now’s the chance!

Hi friends! How are you? How’s the week going? Ours is a nice short one because it’s Rodeo break (an AZ thing) and we’re off on a little trip. I’ll share more soon!

A small thing that has been bringing me joy lately: changing up my skincare routine. I started using Oliveda products a couple of years ago (when I could tell that things with Beautycounter were heading south, I knew I’d need a replacement) and I’ve been blown away by the quality, ingredients, and results.

I LOVED the Beautycounter products and was happy for many years. At the same time, I feel like this is a step up from Beautycounter. The products feel even more luxe with a similar dedication to quality ingredients, and I’ve noticed a huge difference in my skin since I started using the products.

The lighting is different, but check out how much my WTF lines have changed!

For today’s post, I wanted to share some of my faves:

(When this post goes live, many of the products below will be buy one, get one free because they’re changing up their packaging. Now’s the time to try it out or stock up!)

Oliveda Skincare Faves

F76 Honey Enzyme Face Mask

This enzymatic peeling mask frees the skin from dead skin cells, refines the pores and leaves the complexion radiant and even. Honey moisturizes the skin and has a soothing effect. Papain, an enzyme derived from papaya, activates the natural regenerative power, the topmost skin cells are removed and the skin is vitalized. The luxurious Arbequina oil provides a velvety soft skin feeling.

How to use it:

Apply to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Allow to set for 10-15 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. Follow with moisturizer. I do this 1-2x a week.

Why I love it:

I loooove the texture of this mask. It’s like honey, but not sticky. It goes on smoothly and feels extremely gentle and nourishing. My skin always feels super soft after using this mask.

Shop it up here.

F83 HT + Vitamin C Face Serum

In line with our philosophy “From Tree to Beauty”, OLIVEDA combines organic and bioactive vitamin C with autochthonous hydroxytyrosol in HT + Vitamin C Facial Serum, which further increases the antioxidant benefits of natural vitamin C by over 1300%. The water-free formulation and absence of any fillers creates a highly effective facial treatment that is also suitable for the décolleté and back of the hands. It improves the appearance of skin tone and firmness as well as pigmentation, spots, skin imperfections and counteracts the signs of aging. Based on the bioactive Beauty Elixir, which is autochthonous and exclusive to OLIVEDA’s own and eco-certified bergolive trees, it creates a phytosynergy that makes any complexion glow.

How to use it:

Shake before use and apply a few drops to your face, avoiding the eye area. Use this before your daytime and/or evening moisturizer. (I only use this one in the morning.)

Why I love it:

It actually feels like a vitamin for my skin – my skin drinks this up! I put a few drops on and moisturize and it’s instantly absorbed. I like that it doesn’t have a scent and I think it’s made a difference with dark spots. I’m going to start using it on my hands, too!

Shop it up here.

F59 Corrective Face Serum aka Botox in a Bottle

(check out my full review of Oliveda F59 here!)

This highly effective face serum with hydroxytyrosol and para cress has a lifting effect on the skin as well as it reduces the appearance of enlarged pores. Strong olive tree antioxidants have balancing and regenerating properties to smooth the skin structure. Fine lines and wrinkles as well as high pigmentation can be reduced if applied regularly. This unique face serum is quickly absorbed to create sculpted contours and a healthy and glowing complexion – in just seconds! Signs of premature aging can’t only be prevented but minimized.

How to use it:

Apply a few drops to your face and massage into your skin, morning and/or evening. (I use this one in the evening.) Follow with moisturizer.

Why I love it:

This is the holy grail Oliveda product and what gets everyone hooked. If you’ve been wanting to try a product, I recommend starting with this one! I love using this before moisturizer and I think it’s made an enormous difference in my skin’s glow – it doesn’t feel so dull anymore – and texture.

Shop it up here.

F10 Olive Core Face Peeling

This fine facial scrub is based on our highly effective, fresh olive leaf cell elixir. The cell sap contains both olive polyphenols and hydroxytyrosol oleuropein to supply the skin with highly concentrated antioxidants. The finely ground olive stone granules, from the small black Arbequina olive, gently removes dead skin and creates a fresh, smooth skin look- without drying out or causing irritation. Suitable for all skin types, including individuals with extremely sensitive, irritated, and/or stressed skin.

How to use it:

Massage this onto damp, clean skin, in circular motions. Rinse with lukewarm water and follow with serum and moisturizer. I use this 1-2x a week.

Why I love it:

This is my all-time favorite gentle exfoliator. It makes my skin feel so soft and clean and is grainy without being too harsh.

Shop it up here.

F42 Corrective Face Cream

This rich face cream is based on the highly regenerative hydroxytyrosol and polyphenol of the olive tree, produced from the black, sun-ripened Arbequina olive. Due to their strong antioxidant and regenerating properties, their active powers smooth the surface of uneven skin; evening the appearance of small lines and wrinkles and supplying the skin with a maximum amount of moisture. The complexion appears visibly more elastic and the skin radiates a more youthfully, fresh, and smooth shine. The cream also contains a sun protection factor.

How to use it:

Use after serum, in the morning and/or evening. (I use this one at night.) You can also massage this into your neck and hands.

Why I love it:

This cream is luxe and extremely hydrating. It reminds me of Supreme Cream but is less oily. I love to drench my skin in moisturizer before I go to bed, and this is my current #1.

Shop it up here

F60 Corrective Eye Cream

This nourishing eye cream has powerful and functional ingredients. It contains hydroxytyrosol, a regenerating antioxidant found in olive trees, and para cress, which help strengthen the collagen structure. Together, they can work to reduce fine lines, decrease the appearance of dark circles, and brighten discoloration.

This luxe cream can prevent early signs of aging, leaving the delicate skin around your eyes looking refreshed, radiant, and more youthful.

How to use it:

Just pat into the lower eye area (not on the upper lid).

Why I love it:

I love that this is thick but doesn’t feel greasy. The hydroxytyrosol and para cress combo works well on my skin – it definitely feels smoother under my eyes.

Shop it up here

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It’s absolutely worth it if you love the products for a sweet 25% discount, and for $50 for the year you get your own personal link to share, which you’ll use to earn commission. We’re launching makeup next month and I CAN’T WAIT – it’s going to be sooooo good.

Hope you have an amaizng day and I’ll see ya soon!
xo

Gina

More:

Beautycounter swaps and what you can use instead

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Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? What do you have going on this weekend? The Kleigers are coming to Tucson – I can’t wait!!! – for a big event and P also has her basketball tournament championship. I’m definitely looking forward to a super fun weekend.

I feel like this week went by in the fastest blur ever. I was stacked with client appointments, hosted a call for Revenue Rx members about affiliate income, worked on my IHP Centurion modules, taught barre, introduced Liv to Pilates (she loves it!) and met up with a friend for a hike and chat.

I hope you have a lovely weekend ahead!

May you be as content as Lola with a crunchy tree branch she brought inside to eat on the couch.

(Usually I can snatch whatever she has on her way in, but I missed this one and had to snap a pic before cleaning up her giant mess)

2.20 Friday Faves

Fashion, beauty, random:

We had our symphony show last weekend, celebrating America’s 250th birthday. It was a mix of patriotic songs and pieces from American composers. I was thrilled to be a tiny part of it and enjoyed every minute. The Overture of 1812 with electric canon was the cherry on top.

With the fam (minus Liv because she asked to be cropped out)

The Pilot and I had a date night at Tinajas, which is a super cute wine bar. You can customize your cheese boards and the have an amazing selection of wine and cocktails.

It was the perfect parent date night, capped off by a slightly unhinged trip to Target

Updated ShopMy with some recent outfits!

Read, watch, listen:

I’m in a huge book slump and usually historical fiction will snap me out of it, but it feels too heavy with the chaos of life right now. If you have any books you read recently that you couldn’t put down, please lmk!

Martha Stewart on TSC podcast. Obsessed.

This week, I blitzed through the rest of the first part of Bridgerton and it was everything. I felt like last season was pretty meh, but can’t wait for this one to resume in a few days. It’s good!!

This made me LOL. Have you watched his full special on Netflix?

Fitness, health, and good eats:

Chocolate covered strawberries. I made them for Valentine’s Day and the kids loved them! I just melted chocolate chips, added a little coconut oil, dipped the strawberries and drizzled with white chocolate. Super easy and it was a fun Valentine’s Day treat:

Daily Nutritional Support strawberry! I usually have the chocolate (every single day) but they recently released Wild Strawberry. It’s SO good. I was planning on making my usual protein pudding with it, but it was so good, I drank it straight-up. It tastes like strawberry milk – major nostalgia- but is packed with vitamins, minerals, and protein.

Both dogs go CRAZY for this healthy homemade dog food.

Sparkly nails for Saturday’s event. It’s light brown cateye with Dream of Dubai glitter on top:

(handbag got sent back to Vivrelle but I can’t wait for the next one to arrive! You can check it out here and use GINAHARNEY for 100% off your first month. You have to apply first – it’s quick- and then you can enjoy the full experience.)

Whole foods red lentil dahl copycat soup.

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today! Have an amazing weekend and I’ll see ya soon!

xoxo

Gina

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Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? What’s going on this weekend? Any Valentine’s plans?
We have a fun weekend planned here: a date night with the Pilot, our symphony show, P’s basketball tournament, and Liv has a Valentine’s dance at school. Lots of fun stuff! In between that, I’m studying for our centurion program with IHP, and batch recording podcast episodes. Let’s goooooo.

I’d love to hear what you have going on!

(There’s a trend to ask ChatGPT to make a caricature of you and your job based on what they know about you. I feel like it nailed it lol.)

It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party. This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below.

(Lola wanted to tell you that she’s looking more poodle-y by the day. When she was a baby, she looked pure golden retriever but the poodle is definitely coming out. Also, these little date bites are the perfect sweet bite if you like something sweet after a meal.)

2.13 Friday Faves

Fashion, beauty, random:

I’ve gotten so many compliments on this dress. It’s Ulla Johnson from my Rent the Runway membership. You can try it out and get 50% off your first month here!

Sad to send this bag back to Vivrelle but excited for the Hermés bag that’s on the way. You can try it for one month free here with the code GINAHARNEY

Nails from my friends at Glamnetic!

I usually do dip nails but when they offered a gifting, I accepted because Liv loves press-on nails.

Look how great they turned out:

We babysat our little neice last weekend and I took her to Wild Katz for the first time. She loved it!!

On the not-so-fun side of things… we had a mold company come out to assess the house after I found some mold in the bathroom. I’ve followed Mold Finders on IG forever and when a friend mentioned that she had a positive experience with their company, I booked a consult call and an inspection.

I opened a giant can of worms because we found other spots while they were here – under two of the sinks in the back and a sketchy spot by P’s air vent in her room. It’s going to be costly to get it all removed but mold can have major health implications so here we go.

Diego was super thorough and friendly and did a great job with the inpection and sampling process.

The best part is that they run labs on the samples so they know exactly what type of mold it is and can give a complete action plan to the remediation company.

Read, watch, listen:

Took the crew (the girls + one of Liv’s best friends) to see the Stray Kids concert in movie theatres. It was surprisingly amazing. I accidentally know a lot about K Pop from Liv’s music taste, but I have to say, most of it HITS.

New Substack post here with my weekly workout split.

Check out this week’s podcast episode! We’re chatting perimenopause and nervous system support.

Fitness, health, and good eats:

Daily Nutritional Support has a new flavor! I have this in my protein pudding every day because it’s packed with antixoidants, vitamins, minerals, and has 15g of protein. I add Truvani to it so I get about 30g of protein in my breakfast. I usually have the chocolate but can’t wait to try the Wild Strawberry – mine with be here today.

Try this no repeats HIIT workout.

Homemade gelatin gummies for gut health:

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today! Have an amazing weekend and I’ll see ya soon!

xoxo

Gina

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Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we’re diving into a topic that so many women are confused about but deeply affected by: perimenopause.

I’m joined by the amazing mother-daughter duo, Candace and Jess from Your Hormone Balance, and we’re breaking down what perimenopause actually is, why it can start earlier than most women expect, and how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation play a huge role in hormone imbalances, fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and more.

This episode is especially for you if you’re in your 30s or 40s, feeling “off” in your body, struggling with sleep, energy, anxiety, or changes in your cycle – and being told everything is “normal.”

Here’s what we chat about:

• What perimenopause really is (and why it’s an 8–10 year transition, not a single moment)

• The early signs of perimenopause, including changes in your cycle, mood, sleep, and energy

• Why progesterone is often the first hormone to decline — and how that impacts anxiety, PMS, and stress tolerance

• How chronic stress, overworking, under-eating, and people-pleasing disrupt ovulation and hormone balance

• The connection between nervous system dysregulation and symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and low libido

• Why so many women are estrogen dominant — and how stress drives that imbalance

• The importance of hormone testing (and why symptoms alone don’t tell the full story)

• Simple, realistic nervous system practices to lower cortisol and support healing

• Breathwork techniques like the “physiological sigh” to calm anxiety in real time

• Everyday vagus nerve tools: humming, singing, grounding, and gentle movement

• How boundaries, asking for help, and reducing people-pleasing can literally improve your hormones

• Why heavy, painful, or irregular periods are not something you should ignore

• The role of protein, nourishment, and avoiding extremes with exercise and caffeine

199: Perimenopause, Nervous System Health & How Stress Impacts Your Hormones

This episode is such a powerful reminder that your body isn’t broken;  it’s responding to the life you’re living. And with the right tools, support, and awareness, you can move through perimenopause feeling calmer, stronger, more regulated, and more in tune with your body.

I hope you enjoy this episode!

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