ISSUE 6 | NOVEMBER 2025

I’m currently at the airport on my way to Lisbon for a much needed creative retreat. I didn’t get a chance to travel this year, so this is me trying to get one in before the year ends. Lisbon is one of those cities that has everything — food, art, fashion, views and vibes.

But of course, I couldn’t forget about my November edition of The Art of Unlearning. I’m so excited about this month’s newsletter because I have so much to share, and I hope this month’s words are helpful to you during this chaotic holiday season.

ONE THING I’M UNLEARNING

[ how to hold both the fire and the softness without burning out ]

This month I had to face one of my oldest patterns: assuming “hard work” has to feel like punishment. I went 3 weeks straight of 6am–10pm days, juggling 10 priorities like I was an AI robot. By the end, my body was cooked. Mentally and physically.

And the worst part? I still wasn’t “done.” I had things left on my list, but my system literally tapped out. No amount of discipline was going to override that.

So I took last Sunday to do nothing — not in a cute “self-care Sunday” way, but in a “my nervous system is fried” way. Just existing. No performing. No pushing. No goals.

And it reminded me: yin and yang isn’t just a philosophy — it’s actual physiology. You cannot sprint your way through a marathon.

Takeaway?

I’m learning to build micro-pauses into each day, instead of letting myself hit the wall every few weeks. The point isn’t to go softer — it’s to go sustainably.

ONE HEALING PROTOCOL

[ the smallest pause can reset an entire day ]

My most reliable reset is deceptively simple: a 20-minute nap or even just closing my eyes. I’ve been doing this since I worked corporate — I used to sneak into the nurse’s room on my break and knock out. Zero shame. It kept me functional.

Here’s the thing we forget: it’s not the “hard tasks” that burn us out — it’s the relentless context switching. Gym → emails → cook lunch → call → errand → work → Slack → dishes. Even small tasks stack like bricks, and your brain has to re-orient every time.

A midday power nap/rest interrupts that loop. Just a clean reboot that lets your brain chill out for a second.

Try it this week. You’ll be shocked how much more regulated and energized you feel.

ONE RECIPE

[ post-menstrual elixir ]

ONE TOOL

[ inner code cycle synced teas 30 day ritual kit ]

I’m sorry but I had to shamelessly plug in my own brand this time around!

If you’ve been following my healing era, you already know cycle-syncing has changed everything for me. Less burnout. Better digestion. More stable mood. And honestly? I just feel more in my body instead of fighting it.

These teas are built around that idea — supporting each phase instead of forcing your body to perform the same every day. Think:

• Ingredients that nourish blood post-period

• Herbs that ease PMS and bloating

• Blends that help with energy dips

• Rituals that actually feel doable

If you’ve ever wanted to try cycle-syncing in a low-pressure, “I’m not reinventing my entire life” way… these are for you.

I’m launching January 2026 with a limited number of 30 day ritual kits. Drop your name here on the waitlist to be the first to access the kits! Be sure to follow @innercode.co for the behind the scenes journey, cycle syncing tips, and lots of recipes for women <3

Thank you for reading the 6th issue of The Art of Unlearning!

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Much love, and I’ll catch you next month!