Whole She Rises Podcast

Mandi Scovern
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Whole She Rises PodcastHosted by Mandi Scovern The Whole She Rises Podcast is a space for high-achieving women facing autoimmune symptoms and perimenopause who are tired of pushing through burnout and ready to feel like themselves again. Hosted by certified coach Mandi Scovern, this show offers candid conversations, mindset shifts, and practical tools to help women rebuild their energy, reconnect to their identity, and live with more clarity, confidence, and calm. Mandi brings warmth, wisdom, and lived experience to every episode—from navigating early perimenopause after decades of chronic illness to learning how to lead with nervous system awareness, self-compassion, and joy. Whether you're a woman leader, caregiver, or simply craving a new way forward, Whole She Rises invites you to let go of the pressure to "push through"—and start honoring your body, your needs, and your next season. You’re not broken. You’re becoming.And rising begins here.

Episodes

  1. 10: What Nobody Told You About Perimenopause in Your 30s

    1D AGO

    10: What Nobody Told You About Perimenopause in Your 30s

    (Especially If You’re Also Living With Autoimmune Symptoms) Have you been feeling off—like your body is changing in ways you can’t quite explain, but no one seems to take you seriously? Maybe you’re exhausted all the time, yet sleep feels completely elusive. You’re wired and tired at the same time. Your moods swing without warning. Your patience is thinner. Your brain feels foggy and slower—like you’re sleepwalking through life but not really making sense of any of it.  You don’t recognize yourself anymore. So you do what you’ve always done: You try harder.You clean up your diet.You push through workouts.You add the supplements.You try to stay disciplined.And yet… nothing works the way it used to. Then, when you finally say something—when you finally ask for help—you’re told: “You’re too young for perimenopause.” “Your labs look normal.” “It’s probably just stress.” But what if it’s not just stress? Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again. For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call. Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

    9 min
  2. 9: 4 Mistakes I Made in My Autoimmune Journey That You Don't Have To

    FEB 24

    9: 4 Mistakes I Made in My Autoimmune Journey That You Don't Have To

    Have you been feeling like your entire life has started revolving around your symptoms? Like every ache, every twinge, every flare sent you spiraling into fear, wondering what was really going on? I know that feeling all too well. And I’ll be honest. On my autoimmune journey, I made some mistakes. Big ones.  The kind that left me exhausted, discouraged,  and sometimes even sicker than when I started. But here’s the thing: those mistakes also taught me what actually matters in healing and what doesn’t. So, in today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my dirt and sharing four mistakes I made in my autoimmune journey, and the lessons I wish I had learned sooner—so you can save yourself time, energy, and maybe even some tears. As you listen, I want you to ask yourself: Am I falling into some of these same traps right now? And what might shift if I chose a different way? Let’s dive in. The transcript for this episode and other resources can be found at WholeSheRises.com/9. Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again. For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call. Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

    7 min
  3. 8: The Truth About the Perimenopause Emotional Roller Coaster

    FEB 17

    8: The Truth About the Perimenopause Emotional Roller Coaster

    Have you ever had a day where your emotions feel completely out of control? And you don’t even recognize yourself?  One moment, you’re fine — and the next, you’re snapping at your partner or kids, crying in the bathroom, or feeling this deep, simmering rage you didn’t even know was in you. And afterward, there’s that guilt. That shame. That voice in your head that says,  “What’s wrong with me?  Why can’t I just get it together?” And then, to make things worse, someone tells you to just calm down or suggests that it’s all in your head. If that’s ever been you, I want you to hear me clearly: You’re not crazy. You’re not broken. And this is not just in your head. What you’re feeling is real, and  there are reasons your emotions feel so unpredictable right now. So, today I’m going to break down what’s really happening behind those mood swings and moments of rage… and how you can start to feel like yourself again. Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources at WholeSheRises.com/8. Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again. For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call. Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

    10 min
  4. 7: The Truth About Perimenopause & Body Changes

    FEB 10

    7: The Truth About Perimenopause & Body Changes

    Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things, but your body just… isn’t responding anymore? Maybe you’re eating clean, moving your body, taking supplements, even meditating, but instead of feeling better, you feel more exhausted, more disconnected, and more frustrated than ever. You look in the mirror and wonder, “When did I stop recognizing myself?” You try to push harder, but nothing seems to change. And deep down, you start to wonder if this is just what getting older feels like for you. But what if your body isn’t failing you? What if she’s been sending signals all along. Signals you were never taught how to listen to? What if the very symptoms you’ve been fighting  are actually your body’s way of protecting you? In today’s episode, we’re going to dig into why your body feels so different in midlife, especially if you’re navigating perimenopause and autoimmune symptoms—and why the strategies that worked in your 20s or 30s may not work now. More importantly, I’ll share a new way to start loving the body you’re in. Even when she feels like a stranger. Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again. For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call. Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

    10 min
  5. 6: Why Self-Love in Midlife Is Survival, Not Vanity

    FEB 3

    6: Why Self-Love in Midlife Is Survival, Not Vanity

    Today we’re diving into a topic that often gets misunderstood, minimized, or even judged—self-love.  Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t have time to take care of myself” … or maybe even feeling guilty for wanting to? Do you wonder if self-love is just another buzzword, or something women who have it all together talk about? When we hear the phrase self-love, it can trigger mixed reactions.  And it often comes down to some limiting beliefs that we hold onto. Some of us think of bubble baths, spa days, or maybe affirmations in the mirror. Others might roll their eyes, thinking it’s just fluff or self-indulgence.  But here’s the truth: in midlife, when your body feels different, your energy isn’t the same, and life is pulling you in a hundred directions, especially when you’re navigating autoimmune struggles, perimenopause, or the demands of leadership and caregiving. Self-love isn’t vanity—it’s survival. That’s exactly what we’re diving into today. Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again. For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call. Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

    7 min
  6. 5: Reclaiming Your Beauty in Perimenopause

    JAN 27

    5: Reclaiming Your Beauty in Perimenopause

    For most of my life, I thought being smaller was the answer. A smaller body. A smaller appetite. A smaller presence. I learned early on that beauty was something to achieve, not something I already had. Maybe you’ve felt that too? I could follow the rules—track every calorie, spend hours at the gym, squeeze myself into the ‘right’ size jeans—and for a while, it worked. At least on the outside. But here’s the truth: no matter how much I shrank my body, I never felt like it was enough. And then midlife happened. Autoimmune happened. Perimenopause happened. Suddenly, my body wasn’t responding the way it used to. My old tricks stopped working, and I was exhausted—mentally, emotionally, physically. Have you been there? Maybe you’ve been trying everything you used to do—cutting calories, exercising harder, pushing through the fatigue—only to feel like your body is betraying you. What if I told you it’s not your body that’s failing you? What if the real issue is a culture that’s been telling us for decades that our worth is measured in pounds, clothing sizes, and how young we look? That’s what we’re talking about today: how beauty standards break us—especially in midlife—and how you can finally start building a better relationship with your body. Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again. For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call. Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

    8 min
  7. 4: Why Midlife Women Mistake Survival Mode for Laziness

    JAN 20

    4: Why Midlife Women Mistake Survival Mode for Laziness

    Have you ever looked around at everything waiting for your attention and thought… “Why can’t I just get it together?” Maybe you’ve compared yourself to other women who seem to do it all—working full-time, raising kids, staying fit, keeping a perfectly clean house—and wondered, “What’s wrong with me? Why don’t I have that kind of energy anymore?” And maybe you’ve even said it out loud… “I must just be lazy.” I know that feeling, because I’ve said the same thing to myself. I remember standing in my kitchen one day, completely exhausted from doing what seemed like the bare minimum.  My body ached, my brain felt foggy, and I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t just push through like I used to. The word lazy kept echoing in my head. But here’s the truth: what I was feeling wasn’t laziness at all.  It was survival mode.  And when your body is in survival mode, because of autoimmune flares, because of perimenopause, or simply because of the weight of carrying so much in midlife—it changes everything. The truth is, you’re not broken, you’re not weak, and you’re definitely not lazy.  You’re human.  And your body is trying to protect you in the only way it knows how. So today, I want to unpack what’s really happening underneath the surface, why it matters that we stop labeling ourselves as lazy, and how understanding this shift can free you from the shame spiral and help you move forward with more compassion for yourself. Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again. For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call. Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

    7 min
  8. 3: The Hidden Connection Between Stress, Autoimmune, and Perimenopause

    JAN 13

    3: The Hidden Connection Between Stress, Autoimmune, and Perimenopause

    It’s amazing how one little word — “should” — can quietly take over your life. You should take this. You should be more like that. You should push through, even when your body is begging you to stop. You should have done more, achieved more, been more. And over time, all those “shoulds” pile up. They don’t just shape your choices—they shape your energy, your confidence, and even your health. Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, it’s never enough? Or like your own body and mind are working against you? For me, one “should” changed everything. It was the domino that tipped me into my first autoimmune disease… and then, just a few years later, perimenopause added its own challenges. This is the story of how it happened, how I learned to listen to my body, and what it took to finally stop letting “should” run my decisions. Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again. For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call. Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

    9 min
  9. 2: One Shift Women with Autoimmune Need Now

    JAN 6

    2: One Shift Women with Autoimmune Need Now

    If you're feeling scattered, stretched thin, or just off, you’re in the right place. One of the most common things I hear from women dealing with perimenopause and autoimmune symptoms is: “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” Behind that statement is usually a deeper disconnection—from your body, your energy, your rhythm, your intuition. So today, I want to offer you one small shift. It’s a doable, body-based practice to begin restoring your sense of balance and control. If you’re in the thick of perimenopause or navigating autoimmune flares, “balance” might feel laughable. Your days feel scattered, your body unpredictable, your emotions on edge, and your energy is at an all-time low. But here’s the truth: Balance isn’t just a feeling. It’s a state your body can return to—and it’s trainable. Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again. For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call. Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

    7 min
  10. 1: The Autoimmune Shift No One Is Talking About

    12/30/2025

    1: The Autoimmune Shift No One Is Talking About

    If you’re listening to this, chances are you’ve been feeling off. Maybe your body’s doing things you don’t understand. You’re more tired than ever, but can’t sleep. You’re snapping at people you love, even though you don’t want to.  Your clothes don’t fit. Your confidence is shaky. Your brain feels like it’s buffering half the time. And when you try to get help, you're told, “It’s just stress,” or “It’s just part of getting older.” But deep down, you know that’s not the whole story. You know your body. You know something’s changed. And you deserve to be taken seriously. You’re not crazy. You’re not broken. And you’re definitely not alone. I know what it’s like to push through flares and fatigue, trying to stay productive, present, and positive. All while secretly feeling like your body has turned against you. That was me, not too long ago. Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again. For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call. Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

    7 min
  11. Trailer

    08/11/2025

    Trailer

    Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for women facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms here.  This show is for women navigating perimenopause and autoimmune challenges who are ready to take back control of their lives. As a coach who’s walked this road, I’ll share practical tools, mindset shifts, and nervous system strategies to help you build resilience, protect your peace, and feel like yourself again — with more confidence and clarity than before. Whether you're deep in the fog or just beginning to feel off, this podcast is your space to feel seen, supported, and reminded—you are not broken, and you're definitely not alone. Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again. For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call. Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.

    1 min

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Whole She Rises PodcastHosted by Mandi Scovern The Whole She Rises Podcast is a space for high-achieving women facing autoimmune symptoms and perimenopause who are tired of pushing through burnout and ready to feel like themselves again. Hosted by certified coach Mandi Scovern, this show offers candid conversations, mindset shifts, and practical tools to help women rebuild their energy, reconnect to their identity, and live with more clarity, confidence, and calm. Mandi brings warmth, wisdom, and lived experience to every episode—from navigating early perimenopause after decades of chronic illness to learning how to lead with nervous system awareness, self-compassion, and joy. Whether you're a woman leader, caregiver, or simply craving a new way forward, Whole She Rises invites you to let go of the pressure to "push through"—and start honoring your body, your needs, and your next season. You’re not broken. You’re becoming.And rising begins here.

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  • Creator
    Mandi Scovern
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Whole She Rises Podcast
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