GRL Pep Talks: Real Conversations for Real Growth

Your go-to space for leadership, confidence, identity, team culture, and the everyday challenges young women and student-athletes navigate.

GRL Pep Talks is where honest conversations meet practical support. Whether you’re a student-athlete, a young woman finding your voice, or someone building confidence and belonging, these Pep Talks are designed to help you grow in ways that actually fit your life.

You’ll find stories, worksheets, research-backed tools, and quiet reminders that you’re not alone in what you’re navigating. This is your space for clarity, connection, and the kind of leadership that starts from within — on and off the field.

What to Do When You’re Struggling With Perimenopause, Parenting, and Burnout

What to Do When You’re Struggling With Perimenopause, Parenting, and Burnout

When you’re struggling, it’s rarely just one thing. Hormone shifts from perimenopause, parenting a teenager, and a world that feels heavy can collide all at once—leaving even the most capable people depleted. This honest, grounded post explores what to do when you’re doing “all the right things” and still feel overwhelmed, offering practical ways to regulate your nervous system, lower the pressure, and remember you’re not broken—you’re human.

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