Growing From The Inside Out

Growing From The Inside Out

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Growing From The Inside Out is a way to authentically connect and experience life together Professionally, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.

Shanon Mercado, BSN, RN
I was born and raised in small town Illinois, the oldest of 4 children from divorced parents and predominately raised by a single mom. Though my childhood was filled with times of hardship and family dysfunction, it has driven me to work hard and hold tight to the steady foundation that my praying mama provided me as we weathered the storms. I have realized it is time to st

03/18/2026
📌 365 of 365: January Self-Care Challenge for Busy Bees
Hey Busy Bees
I can’t believe we’re already at the last day of the year… honestly, how did that happen? 😳
If December felt like nonstop go-go-go — work, family, obligations, all the things — you’re not alone. I know that “running on autopilot” feeling way too well. When life gets loud, our nervous system takes the hit, and rest becomes the thing we keep pushing to “later.”
But January? January gets to be different.
It gets to be slower. Softer. More intentional.
This is your chance to step into intentional living for 2026 — especially if you’re a busy woman who wants wellness without adding more to an already full plate.
That’s why I created the January Self-Care Challenge for Busy Bees. These are gentle, doable daily self-care actions made for real life. Tiny moments that help calm your nervous system, support your gut health, ease stress, and help you recover from burnout — without perfection or pressure.

DM or Comment Self-care to get a free copy of the January Self-care calendar 

This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about caring for yourself on purpose.
You don’t need an hour.
You don’t need fancy tools.
You just need to give yourself permission to pause, breathe, and come back to yourself — even for a few mindful moments a day.
And if you want extra support beyond January, the Thrive365 Self-Care Guide and January Self-care Calendar is there for you — a simple, nurturing guide for stress relief, emotional wellness, gut health support, and sustainable wellness for women all year long.

Let’s begin this new year feeling supported, grounded, and connected — not rushed or depleted.
You deserve rest. You deserve care. You deserve to thrive. 💜
With love, 
Dr Peculiar 💜
#januaryselfcarechallenge #busywomenwellness #newyearselfcare #busybee #stressrelieftips #nervoussystemreset #mindfulmoments #dailyselfcare #guthealthsupport #emotionalwellness #stressmanagement #inspiration #wellnessforwomen #burnoutrecovery #intentional2026 #january2026 #selfcareroutine 01/01/2026

📌 365 of 365: January Self-Care Challenge for Busy Bees Hey Busy Bees I can’t believe we’re already at the last day of the year… honestly, how did that happen? 😳 If December felt like nonstop go-go-go — work, family, obligations, all the things — you’re not alone. I know that “running on autopilot” feeling way too well. When life gets loud, our nervous system takes the hit, and rest becomes the thing we keep pushing to “later.” But January? January gets to be different. It gets to be slower. Softer. More intentional. This is your chance to step into intentional living for 2026 — especially if you’re a busy woman who wants wellness without adding more to an already full plate. That’s why I created the January Self-Care Challenge for Busy Bees. These are gentle, doable daily self-care actions made for real life. Tiny moments that help calm your nervous system, support your gut health, ease stress, and help you recover from burnout — without perfection or pressure. DM or Comment Self-care to get a free copy of the January Self-care calendar This isn’t about doing more. It’s about caring for yourself on purpose. You don’t need an hour. You don’t need fancy tools. You just need to give yourself permission to pause, breathe, and come back to yourself — even for a few mindful moments a day. And if you want extra support beyond January, the Thrive365 Self-Care Guide and January Self-care Calendar is there for you — a simple, nurturing guide for stress relief, emotional wellness, gut health support, and sustainable wellness for women all year long. Let’s begin this new year feeling supported, grounded, and connected — not rushed or depleted. You deserve rest. You deserve care. You deserve to thrive. 💜 With love, Dr Peculiar 💜 #januaryselfcarechallenge #busywomenwellness #newyearselfcare #busybee #stressrelieftips #nervoussystemreset #mindfulmoments #dailyselfcare #guthealthsupport #emotionalwellness #stressmanagement #inspiration #wellnessforwomen #burnoutrecovery #intentional2026 #january2026 #selfcareroutine

Photos from Growing From The Inside Out's post 11/19/2025

Breakfast: 2 eggs/ham/cheese, fresh pico, avocado toast

Snack: banana

Lunch: turkey and wheat lunchable, apple

Snack: protein bar

Dinner: tuna casserole, green beans/potatoes

Snack: protein cherrios

11/18/2025

Breakfast: Protein Shake

Snack: string cheese

Lunch: lunchable with turkey and wheat crackers

Snack: few pita chip and hummus

Dinner: polish sausage, green beans, potatoes

Snack: pumpkin greek yogurt with few pecan pieces

11/18/2025

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Photos from Growing From The Inside Out's post 11/13/2025

Breakfast: egg/sausage/veggie scramble, avacado toast (1/2)

Lunch: leftover sauerkraut/polish sausage/veggie (1/2), banana

Dinner: ham/cheese/tomato on 1 slice toasted sourdough

Snack: popcorn

Photos from Growing From The Inside Out's post 11/12/2025

Breakfast: McGriddle

Lunch; tuna sandwich, cheese stick, banana

Dinner: sauerkraut and sausage

Snack; cuties

Photos from Growing From The Inside Out's post 11/11/2025

Breakfast: protein shake and 1 slice sourdough Avacado toast

Lunch: ham and cheese, wheat crackers lunchable, pumpkin Greek yogurt

Dinner: grilled pork chops and zucchini

Snack: cheese crisp

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