HEY HEY YOU GUYS!!! Thank you for joining me on this crazy adventure called life! I am a classically trained chef, nutritionist, wife, boy mommy, and a devoted animal lover with only one remaining fur baby. If you like someone who's honest, witty, and full of one liners, here's the place for you! Welcome, sit down, relax, and enjoy a cup of coffee with me! RU-vid is a fun place to meet great friends! It's also a place where we don't take ourselves (or ANYTHING) too seriously! My channel is a warm, welcoming, safe space! In order for me to upkeep the integrity of our safe zone, I only implement ONE code of conduct and that is - Share comments and communicate in a way that is positive, helpful, empowering, uplifting and productive. Cant wait to spend time with y'all!
"I will go to prison . . . full on prison." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 if that isn't adhd vibes, nothing is. I have light sensitivity rather than noise, but any sensory sensitivities are a norm with ADD/ADHD brains. Which i feel needs to be relabeled completely because it is not a disorder its a superpower.
Hello!!! There is a word for someone who is a little crunchy but still loves some modern stiff - scrunchie!!! Like a little silky a little crunchy! Haha
Omg the meal you made looked so good. Is there a way that you can share some of your favorite meals that you prep for the week? I need some new ones in rotation. ❤
I was like yes I love this discussion about perimenopause. The night sweats, the insomnia, I totally relate. I can also confirm loud crunching makes me want to lose my mind and I would 1 million percent be for the bingo!!!!
I’m struggling to get a Peri diagnosis - all my docs say that I’m “too young” - I’m 41! I have so many similar symptoms to you and others in the comments. But I appreciate you talking about this here. It helps to feel like there are others going through it with me. 💜
I just turned 55 last week, and I would so wear that skirt 😊 But probably in a blue, pink or black. And to he@& what others think! I am still learning how to love myself, it’s hard! But I have a husband of 31 years who loves me, 3 adult kids who love me too, plus a daughter in law who I her along with ❤. Thank you Dani for being real, for being honest, for being you and not apologizing for taking up space❤❤❤❤
Dani….I love you! Thank you for being unapologetically YOU!! The grace & strength you’ve shown us through the years has helped me tremendously as I navigate through this journey with Sylvie…..and in many other areas of my life! I feel like I am an even better momma to my fur babies from watching you care for Totopoh, Wesley, Mern and sweet Sophia…..so I thank you so much for that!Though I’ve only gotten to know you through RU-vid and now Etsy….I consider you my dear friend! And thanks for “outing” my obsession of your Etsy shop!! Sylvie & Samson send their Titi Dani love & sloppy kisses……and big tight hugs from me! I hope everyone will continue to support this special gal here on RU-vid and through her Etsy shop….she’s the ABSOLUTE BEST!
Thank you Dani for your words of wisdom!! I have also struggled my whole life with not feeling confident in my self and aways feeling embarrassed about what others would think of me. It has taken years to feel better about my self (and having a husband to help😊) but I do still find myself going back to that feeling sometimes. I just keep try to telling my self I don’t care what other people think and really they are just worried about them self. Confident is still an up and down battle that I have. Anyway if you do see this/ read this Thank You I needed this. 😊
Girl!!! I’m 43 and in FULL ON perimenopause.. 14 lb weight gain in one year (no changes in diet or exercise), dry brittle hair, muscle and joint pain, acid reflux, fatigue, low mood, anxiety/depression, waking up like a crazy fool between 2-4 even though I’m not done sleeping 😡, heart palpitations, brain fog/ short term forgetfulness… the list goes on and on. I’m so glad you can use your platform to be relatable and help us not feel like we’re all going crazy!!!!
Dani!! Im with you, Im sure Im going through perimenopause too. Im turning 40 in January. 😅 Ive found myself feeling extra paranoid when I dont get enough sleep consistently, i also cant drink coffee more 2 days in a row or my arm will hurt. Love your channel, we should be friends! 😊
I've been living with this new belly for about three years....along with all the other symptoms the belly is a total WTF! AG1, creams and pills...all help on deck.
As expensive as AG1 is, I wanted to be sure I would like the taste before commiting. Emailed them and asked if I could have a sample and they said no. They lost my business right then and there.
Navigating perimenopause can be a significant challenge. Recognizing symptoms early on and addressing them promptly is crucial. Personally, adopting a carnivore diet has been a transformative solution, bringing me considerable relief and improvement in my overall well-being 😌
When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me. And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves And satin sandals, and say we’ve no money for butter. I shall sit down on the pavement when I’m tired And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells And run my stick along the public railings And make up for the sobriety of my youth. I shall go out in my slippers in the rain And pick flowers in other people’s gardens And learn to spit. You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat And eat three pounds of sausages at a go Or only bread and pickle for a week And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes. But now we must have clothes that keep us dry And pay our rent and not swear in the street And set a good example for the children. We must have friends to dinner and read the papers. But maybe I ought to practise a little now? So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.
I was just thinking as I was watching this vlog, I wonder if she still talks to Sam because she has not talked about her in a while. I understand that friendships can change and of course you don't have to explain anything to us, but it was sweet to hear you talk about something that she shared with you and you thing about often and you are resonating with. Also, I am a GenXer and I don't give an eff what people think and I started to feel that way in my mid-40s or so. And honestly, most strangers or people don't really care as much as we think they do because they have their own issue they are dealing with. Also, I may just now be starting to feel Perimenopause symptoms. I do feel fortunate that in my early 50's I am feeling really good and you are definitely doing all the right things to keep yourself healthy and sane. I swear, the things we women have to go through or should I say "get to" go through! 😂💛
Girrrl! I’m 43 with perimenopause and it’s like one thing after another. I feel very seen when you talk about your symptoms. Thank you for always being willing to embarrass yourself on the Internet 😂 have you heard of the Galveston diet? It has helped some of my symptoms.
I wish when I turned 40 I would have your mindset. I’m working on me, but I still let other’s opinions dictate what I do. My husband lets me know when he doesn’t like things I wear and I’m working on changing things. I wish he supported me like he claims he supports me. (Sorry tmi)
I'll share a little secret with you... my ex husband did a lot of pretty terrible things to me, far beyond worse than commenting on my appearance, but the ones that still trigger me or make me sad to think about are comments about my appearance. "Really? That color? Isn't it a little bright?" "Can you dress a little more J crew? You're a mom now" ... and I realized, I mean, besides the fact that he wasn't a good partner match for me, he belittled me like my mother does. So despite it being abuse, it also felt safe. A huge contradiction you know? I'm not sharing this with you implying you need to end your marriage. In fact, not at all even close. The reason for my share is to encourage and challenge you find out why you allow these comments to happen even though they bother you. Finding the root of the feeling is the hardest part, but also the best way to "fix it" or come to terms with it. Hope that makes sense, but also, hope it helps in some way?
I majored in art at university. Be real careful with E6000 if using it on the regular. And politics yes... I would vote for Dani no question. Would do a better job that most in office. No experience does not bug me. May even be better.
be so happy about 40!!! i’m newly 45 and have different feelings about different ages. 40 and 41 were nbd. 42 was awesome. 43 was good. 44 was like, i’m almost 45 so ugh. and now 45 is like, i’m almost 50 lmao but no matter your age, live it up bc we’re lucky to be here and have what we do have. my daughter will be 20 in three months and it’s crazy to me. i birthed a whole ass adult hahaha and i’m happy and proud to be her mom. we have a lot to be grateful for, even with the bad so, yeah, live up that perimenopausal middle aged spread!!! 😂😂😂❤
Can you create a video dedicated to perimenopause? I’d love that as a 45 yr old who is most likely going through it but never really sure. I’m planning on asking my dr soon. What’s your experience so far? Do you have a plan with your provider? 😊
I have my official provider appointment for diagnosis on Thursday. I can't say I'm an expert, but I am an expert in my own body, and I feel like a stranger in it right now. Its like all these random symptoms Ive had before in my life but all at the same time, simultaneously, randomly, sometimes even yelling SURPRISE when they decide to appear LOL.
Did you officially get diagnosed with perimenopause? I always tell my doctor if weird symptoms I have and she just says yes you’re getting older that’s normal .
I have my appointment on Thursday. I'm sure of it. Unfortunately there's nothing really to do about it unless you have a serious hormone issue. So I'm ready to get the blood work and the "exercise, drink more water, sleep better" advice. LOL!
OMG!!! Peri menopause I’m checking every single box. Everybody who’s been talking to me about it and the list is just endless and I’m marking everyone off those so I’m on board to get everything that will help me so I don’t lose my mind but for sure the sweaty nights are killing me 😂😂❤❤❤
