Mental Clutter | Why You Can’t Focus and What to Do About It

Three Reasons You Wake Up Exhausted That Have Nothing To Do With Sleep

Episode 57: Three Reasons You Wake Up Exhausted That Have Nothing To Do With Sleep You're sleeping but you're not resting. You're waking up exhausted and you can't figure out why.  In this episode I'm sharing something personal, I had a string of terrible sleep and when I looked back at what was actually going on, it wasn't one thing. Three different nights, three completely different causes. And chances are at least one of them is happening to you too. We're breaking down the three most overlooked reasons you wake up tired and none of them are "you didn't sleep enough." Plus I'm giving you three simple things you can do before bed tonight that actually make a difference. If you're done waking up exhausted and ready to understand what your body is actually telling you, this one's for you. Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470819/fan_mail/new] Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com [https://oliviabellco.substack.com] Website: https://oliviabell.co [https://oliviabell.co] I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo

Eating Doesn’t Have to Be This Complicated

EPISODE 56: EATING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS COMPLICATED Eating has become way more complicated than it needs to be. Calories, macros, tracking apps, food rules, restriction, meal plans and somewhere along the way, we turned eating into a complicated formula. Our bodies don't just respond to what we eat, it also responds to when we eat too. In this episode, we’re talking about chrono-nutrition, circadian rhythm, sleep and why meal timing may matter more than we’ve been taught to notice. This isn’t about perfection or adding another set of rules to your life. It’s about understanding how your body responds to consistency, daylight, sleep-wake cycles and simple meal timing shifts that can support steadier energy, better digestion, fewer cravings, and more restful sleep. We’ll talk about why late-night eating may affect sleep and digestion, how blood sugar instability can show up as brain fog, irritability, cravings and energy crashes, and why a simple 12-hour overnight break between dinner and breakfast may be a realistic place to start. Eating doesn’t have to be this complicated. Sometimes the next step isn’t more tracking. Sometimes it’s rhythm. Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470819/fan_mail/new] Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com [https://oliviabellco.substack.com] Website: https://oliviabell.co [https://oliviabell.co] I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo

Intermittent Fasting After 40: What You Need to Know

Episode 55: Intermittent Fasting After 40: What You Need to Know Intermittent fasting became one of the biggest wellness trends on the internet, but is it actually healthy for everyone? In this episode we break down the difference between intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating and why that distinction matters far more than most influencers want you to believe. This conversation dives into: * why fasting exploded in wellness culture * why men and women respond differently * fasting during perimenopause and post-menopause * men, testosterone, and fasting over 40 If you’re tired of one-size-fits-all wellness advice and wondering why your body responds differently than everyone online claims it should, this episode is for you. Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470819/fan_mail/new] Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com [https://oliviabellco.substack.com] Website: https://oliviabell.co [https://oliviabell.co] I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo

Why Silence Feels Uncomfortable Now

Episode 54:  Why Silence Feels Uncomfortable Now Ever notice how the second things finally get quiet at night… your brain suddenly gets louder? In this episode, we talk about why so many people struggle to mentally shut down at night and how constant stimulation, scrolling, noise, notifications and nonstop input are affecting our ability to truly rest. This conversation explores: * why silence feels uncomfortable now * how distraction became a coping mechanism * nervous system overload and mental exhaustion * the connection between overstimulation and poor sleep * why your brain needs a transition period before rest * practical ways to help your body actually downshift at night This is not a “throw your phone away and move into the woods” conversation. It’s a realistic look at modern life, stress, sleep and what happens when the nervous system never fully gets a chance to recover. Referenced Sources: * Harvard Health – Blue light has a dark side [https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * PNAS – Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleep [https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1418490112?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * American Psychological Association – Multitasking: Switching Costs [https://www.apa.org/topics/research/multitasking?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470819/fan_mail/new] Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com [https://oliviabellco.substack.com] Website: https://oliviabell.co [https://oliviabell.co] I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo

EFT Tapping | The Stress Tool That Isn’t As Weird As You Think

Episode 53: You can understand your stress intellectually and still feel completely overwhelmed physically. In this episode, we’re talking about EFT tapping, what it is, why people use it and why body-based tools are becoming more important in a world where most of us are overstimulated, overbooked, emotionally overloaded, and constantly “on.” This is not the weird internet version of tapping. We’re talking about nervous system regulation, stress physiology, emotional overwhelm, and why sometimes your body needs more than another mindset shift. I’m breaking down: * what EFT tapping actually is * why it may help interrupt stress patterns * the connection between stress and the nervous system * why modern life keeps us stuck in survival mode * and a simple tapping exercise you can try yourself If your brain never shuts off, your body feels tense all the time, or you’re tired of feeling wired and overwhelmed… this episode will make a lot of sense. Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470819/fan_mail/new] Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.com [https://oliviabellco.substack.com] Website: https://oliviabell.co [https://oliviabell.co] I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws! ☮️🌿🐾 Jo