Dr Mindy Pelz: The Unexpected Thing That Changed When I Put Myself First

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<p><strong>Ready for a career that fits who you are now? </strong>Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 17th November 2026. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. <a href="https://course.motherkind.co/your-next-move-waitlist"><strong>Join the waitlist</strong></a> for first access and 30% off.</p><p>What if putting yourself first could change how you feel about everyone around you?</p><p>In this Motherkind Moment, Zoe is joined by Dr Mindy Pelz, a women’s health educator, chiropractor and New York Times bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl. Known for her work on women’s health, hormones and menopause, Mindy shares a deeply personal lesson about caring for herself.</p><p>After years of putting family and then work first, she finally began prioritising herself at 55. The biggest change? Letting go of resentment.</p><p>Together, they explore what our children learn from watching us constantly doing, rushing and putting our own needs last. Mindy offers a different way to think about self-care: as something we can model for our children, helping them see that their needs deserve space too.</p><strong>💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong><ul><li><p>How Mindy connects putting herself first with feeling less resentful.</p></li><li><p>Why our everyday habits can teach our children more than our words.</p></li><li><p>A simple question to ask when prioritising yourself feels difficult.</p></li></ul><p>A reminder that caring for yourself is something your children can learn from, too.</p><p><strong>Watch every full episode on </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Zoe-Blaskey"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong> and subscribe.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Loved this episode?</strong></p><p>Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/2026-health-reset-dr-mindy-pelz-on-burning-fat-clearing/id1295306961?i=1000745247669">2026 health reset: Dr Mindy Pelz on burning fat, clearing brain fog, balancing moods and getting your energy back</a></p><p><strong>Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your</strong> <a href="https://course.motherkind.co/the-matrescence-podcast-epiodes-cheat-sheet">FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Zoe:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Follow Zoe on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zoeblaskey/">Instagram</a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoelevings/">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@zoeblaskeymotherkind?lang=en">TikTok</a></p></li><li><p>Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motherkind-happiest-fulfilled-empowering-podcast/dp/0008650829/ref=zg_bsnr_g_books_d_sccl_2/260-9943622-5435716?psc=1">'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at <a href="http://wildnutrition.com/motherkind">wildnutrition.com/motherkind</a>. Ts and Cs apply.</p></li><li><p>Grape Tree Feel Good Foods. Buy online at <a href="http://Grapetree.co.uk">Grapetree.co.uk</a> or find your local store</p></li></ul>