“Embracing Joy and Beauty—Even When The World Is Falling Apart…”
“I’m not falling apart, but I’m perpetually not okay.” —Brene Brown
Hello Observers,
Soooooo great to be back, it’s been too long.
If you’ve been inhabiting the planet for the past two years, you’ve probably uttered that phrase. Me? I’ve mumbled it into my pillow, the hood of my sweatshirt, and the empty vat of raw cookie dough at least a dozen times.
This month.
Besides all the global fuckery, (and oh, for the love God, please, please make it stop) many of us have been grappling with intense, personal issues. And while ‘getting a grip’ has previously been our super-power, I can’t help but notice friends (mostly women) experiencing an emotional unraveling.
And who can blame us?
IT’S 2022 = The Year That Broke The Camel’s Back.
I think I speak for all of us when I scream into the void:
I CANNOT HANDLE ANOTHER VARIANT. THIS WHOLE TWO-YEAR, HYPER-VIGILANT-PANDEMIC STORYLINE HAS FRAYED MY VERY LAST NERVE!
I CANNOT HANDLE ANOTHER EMERGENCY SURGERY HEALTH SCARE! SO, HUSBANDS, KIDS, PARENTS, DOGS, CATS & FRIENDS—CHEW YOUR FOOD THOROUGHLY, WATCH YOUR STEP, STAY OFF YOUR MOTORCYCLE—AND CONSIDER YOURSELVES FOREWARNED. SERIOUSLY.
I CANNOT WATCH THE CARNAGE IN UKRAINE. IT GUTS ME AND RENDERS ME USELESS. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY, JOIN GLOBAL MEDITATIONS, AND DONATE MY ASS OFF—BUT I MUST UNPLUG. I MUST.
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” ~ Anne Lamott
If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know that when I unravel emotionally, it’s usually because being a Pollyanna is freaking exhausting and like you, my adrenals are shot from holding up the sky. You also know the priority I place on finding balance—and that includes hormones because stress burns them away like a goddamn fiery Super Nova.
Everyone I know is depleted.
Misfiring.
Out of whack.
So, I partnered with a friend and got to work.
The other day I got busted—
“Are you sending this to the entire world?” a friend asked.
“Uh, no.”
“Why not? The women of the world are FRIED! They’re asking for this!”
“Mmmmmkay, but how do I do that?”
“Your blog, duh!”
OMG.
Women, in over 100 countries.
Of course, The blog!
*If you’re a woman who’s feeling FRIED —or, you know and love someone who is—check this out.

WE’RE HAVING A HOT FLASH - AND THIS IS THE KIND YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!
We’re positively on fire about this new way to experience Croneology! It will have the same Croneology snap and crackle, with one interesting difference—these recorded calls will be stand-alone Q & A’s—with a guest expert—open to women of all ages.
Experience Our First Flash!
Thursday, March 24 at 5pm PT / 7pm CT, with Dr. Christine Farrell—A renowned hormone and wellness expert, and Croneology round table favorite, Christine has a talent for making the complicated not only easy to understand but relatable. She blew our freaking minds with her knowledge of all the latest data, recent hormone advances, and the sage wisdom she delivered with empathy and compassion. Christine is a fierce advocate for women’s health and the education of women (and their doctors) about everything hormone-related. You can find her at www.bioidenticalwellness.com
Who can join? Women. Of any age.
How much? $55 per flash.
Do I have to ask a question?
Nope. While we’d love to see your face, camera-on is not required, and mics will be muted. You’re welcome to ask a question and share with the group or simply be there to listen and take notes. You’ll also have the option to email your questions to us in advance or type them in the chat during the call.
How do I sign up for a Hot Flash?
Respond to this email with “hell yes!” and we’ll send you the payment options.
Can I share this with my friends?
YES! Please! Spread the word!
With love from your Croneology guides,
Janet Bertolus + Geraldine De Braune
P.S. head over to www.croneology.net to learn more about us and give us a follow https://www.instagram.com@croneology444 on Instagram.
This podcast is for anyone of any age who is having trouble finding joy right now:
Brené with Karen Walrond on Accessing Joy and Finding Connection in the Midst of Struggle
Okay, I know this was a lot and I apologize for being so long-winded, but it’s been a while and I had so much to say!
I love you.
Carry on,
xoxJanet
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