37| Flu Season is a Myth: 3 Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter

Welcome to flu season—or as Kelsey calls it, the time of year when sugar, stress, and lack of sunlight gang up on our immune systems. In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey dives into why everyone seems to get sick between October and March (hint: it’s not because the viruses suddenly get stronger).You’ll hear her break down how our modern lifestyle—less sunlight, more sugar, crazy schedules, and indoor living—creates the perfect storm for feeling rundown. But instead of fear and frustration, Kelsey invites moms to see this season as an opportunity: a time for rest, nourishment, and simple family rhythms that support both body and soul.From boosting vitamin D naturally to creating cozy winter traditions that don’t revolve around sugar, this episode will help you shift your mindset from “surviving flu season” to “thriving in a season of rest and renewal.”✨ In this episode:Why “flu season” is really lifestyle seasonHow sugar and stress suppress immune functionSimple ways to support your family’s immunity naturallyThe power of sunlight, rest, and rhythmA faith-based perspective on winter as a God-designed season of slowing downGrab your favorite mug, snuggle in with a blanket, and join Kelsey as she helps you redefine this time of year with peace, purpose, and presence.Subscribe now, share this show with a mom friend, and join the conversation!  Want to be in the know? Get on the email list Find more resources at www.creatingintentionalmothers.com/resourcesConnect with Kelsey @creating.intentional.mothers There’s a vision you have for your life. Let’s create it with a 3 or 6-month Dream Activation Private Mentorship. Get your FREE Self-Care Planner here Click here for 50% off your 4 Week Nature Reset to start spending more time in nature in a practical way! Learn more about the STOP THE SPIRAL Mini-Course here.  Invite you into deeper reflection through her new Purposeful Living Journal HERE. Get the FREE 3 Step Infographic to Discover God’s Purpose for Your Life.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★