VLOG: being gentle with myself | new furniture, hormone health + updates

[@MichelJanse]

thank you for being here! and YAY BRIE, she killed it huh?

[@slink235]

I went to the site excited about being able to get something comfy cozy only to find out that the sizing is not inclusive 😢 . 1 t-shirt type item is the only thing available in a size about xl. So do you think maybe when you work with them again maybe mention sizing availability. That would be amazing! So the ones that are a bit bigger don't get excited about something we can't have. Thank you and also love your channel!

[@joycecadungog4708]

Hi. Just wanted to ask if you are ok now with your Lupus? Just have some concerns about Lupus as Im also diagnosed with Lupus just recently last Sept 2024. Thanks in advance

[@zeeposts]

Keep a photo of yourself as a child on your vanity. When you’re getting ready in the morning, it reminds you who your self talk is being directed to. It allows you to speak kindly to yourself ❤

[@BugsyB1979]

What a beautiful idea. ❤

[@savannahdwyer]

Love when you shout out your editors. I can tell you have such wonderful working relationships. ☺️

[@annasims3894]

Hi Brie, great job. Michel, I will be 65 years old in January. I have learned so much from you in these years of watching you. I am going to be staying tuned to observe you navigate your new era. I need to practice this grace with myself. Blessings

[@juliewells4282]

A way I’ve found to be compassionate with myself is to talk to myself the same way I would talk to a close friend. I would never talk to my friend as harshly or tough as I often talk to myself, so it really helps to refrain my thinking. 😊

[@MichelJanse]

This is a great take!!!

[@esthertsema]

You should leave the tables natural, they’re so beautiful and timeless!!!

[@SandyMath-xq5ve]

It’s been a rough week (after a rough few months) in my world, and the other day, I thought, “I just need some comfort” and saw you had a new vlog. Perfect! Just wanted you to know that you are part of my comfort routine in my little world. ❤

[@racheldyer9250]

I shared your channel with my mom and sister, who I think will love your channel and who are very knowledgeable in health and healthy eating. I am super type A aswell and my mom actually just last night, said she felt God wanting her to tell me that I need to care for myself, so it's crazy that I am hearing you say this today. Thank you for all you do!

[@Cheye-one]

I vote for stain rather than paint

[@Jordanklabe7771]

I just finished the fifth vital sign! It was AMAZING and I couldn’t put it down. It made the science stuff super applicable. Main take aways: if your period is seriously painful…something is wrong.

[@CrazyZebra6]

“Fast like a girl” is a good book for cycles, food and exercise

[@therooteddietitian]

I vote stain table! But I’m in a big wood stain era. 🙈I just love the classic look of wood which was so not me 5 years ago 🤣do what makes you most excited!

[@MichelJanse]

Can’t go wrong with wood!😍

[@elothegreat3011]

I think a blue table would be cute! And every style always comes back. But I think it would still look so chill❤❤❤

[@ocnwspr]

MIchele, I had a plant/tree that looked like that with only top leaves. In a last-ditch effort, I cut the trunk in half, and to my amazement, it returned better. Before you take it to its grave. Cut it down halfway and just keep watering the leafless trunk. If there is life in it new branches will find their way.

[@MichelJanse]

This gave me hope!! Thank you friend!

[@ocnwspr]

​@@MichelJanse You're welcome, I'm excited to see what happens!

[@StephanieRatner2024]

If you want to learn more- I’d highly recommend reading Dr. Mindy Pelz’s book “Fast Like a Girl” and her podcast “The Resetter” and Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s work. Brene Brown recently interviewed her on “Unlocking Us” podcast. Even though you’re far away from perimenopause and menopause, I think you’d find their work and resources helpful in your hormone journey. I bet you’re already familiar with them, but if not, it will blow your mind and perhaps, change your life. 😊 I’m reading and listening to everything by these two women and excited to see how my body and overall health changes for the better. Btw- I’m from Orange County, but live in Colorado. You made me want to explore San Clemente more so thank you. “The Fisherman” is my favorite restaurant there. Last thing, if you’re lucky enough to get a reservation at “Primo” in Maine when you visit next time, I’d strongly encourage you to check it out. It’s farm to table and one of the best meals I’ve ever had. I think it’s a Michelin restaurant, too. 😉

[@denisegrosch2744]

Some of my favorite books! I love Mindy:)

[@Ang-n9p]

Omg those tables are SO cute Edit: and I love your hair!!

[@megstarbright]

Me intensely studying the bun method like I’m preparing for a major exam 👁️👁️🤣

[@emmyfinck]

Brie did a great job editing 👏🏻

[@threearrows6906]

Agree!

[@nancyconca9892]

Brie did a really great job of editing this nice calming video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕 Thanks for posting today 😍 I love your beautiful sweaters - cashmere just feels so wonderful and soft on skin 😊 Have a good week 🧡🌻🍁🍂🎃

[@junemcelhaney3374]

It’s good to see you home but I sure enjoy your travel content (especially Texas, and Momma and Poppa Janse!)!!

[@rainikirra]

I love cycle syncing and I read Alisa Vitti’s book, “In the Flo” and I loved all the charts with info on creativity, food, and exercise info for each phase. I even put all the charts together and made myself a spreadsheet to put them all together to make it easier for me. Haha 🤓 gotta love a spreadsheet. I’ll share it with you if you’re interested. I’m not sure if I can send pdfs through youtube but let me know :) I send it to all my gal pals. Haha

[@meganmcneil8003]

I would do either a white wash or a light stain so you can see the grain and the beautiful wood work

[@jessmbaby]

I have the flakiest nails and always get builder gels. As long as I maintain them every two weeks they last beautifully on my nails. Hope they work for you!

[@katie-nola]

I love Quince so much!!! I will be buying the cashmere cardigan 🥰

[@slink235]

I wish they had more inclusive sizing 😢 would have loved to try it. But only one item that was above an xl

[@bri.sanderson]

I do builder gel with 3 coats of regular over and my nails last a month ! Before this they last max 2 weeks ! Also if you want a beautiful pinky neutral color that goes with everything tell them 1 coat put it in neutral and 2 coats bubble bath (OPI colors )💚

[@ashleyandallan]

Absolutely obsessed with those tables! Can you share the link to the woodcraft?

[@hannahl.ramsey]

Ramsey Woodworking! based out of Daphne, AL

[@hannahl.ramsey]

(I am the woodworkers wife that watches the channel! haha)

[@mairam1072]

Frazier Farms is literally one of my favorite grocery stores, they tend to have a great salad bar and their sandwiches are delicious!

[@user-wi5iz8py3n]

Michel, perhaps you could use your influence to bring awareness to the devastation in Western North Carolina. I know from the West Coast or as a Texas girl, it’s easy to say “oh another hurricane hit the East Coast” but this is unlike any other hurricane. A hurricane hitting the mountains is a different animal entirely. It requires a different level of response, different tools to get to people who are in complete shock that something like this could happen, it presents different challenges. You have a broad audience and could bring awareness to the needs of others. You could demonstrate to others how to show compassion.

[@kaylabondoc642]

Have you tried the Lively app for cycle syncing? I just recently downloaded it and I like the UX/UI on it! You can also sync with the Apple health app!

[@AnneliesVeldman]

Great job Brie on the editing!

[@Vanessa929_77]

Dazzle nail polish is great! I do that now and it’s much gentler on my nails. 😊 dip killed my nails too 😢

[@hayleyblake3311]

I regret starting to get dip and acrylics so much! I used to only do gel and it would last a month. Then I started dip/acrylics and now when I do gel it chips after 2 days.

[@kcmorris4875]

Loving the Brie edit xxx

[@karsonbarclay]

Omg when I meet you at Jordy’s show yesterday I didn’t realize you are taking a Vermont solo trip!!!! I was born and raised in Vermont so if you need go to places to go lmk💕. I was talking with you at the show about how I’m going to school at URI but Vermont is still my home!! (21:14)

[@terrimobilio8972]

I read fast like a girl and it was very interesting and she describes what to eat and workout types on each sta he of your cycle...

[@alissalanden8176]

I'm a sensory fabric girly too. No itchy ever!!

[@sallyeliason5419]

Builder gel is amazing!!!! I have very soft, bendy nails and mine have grown out with builder gel and lasts me like 3 weeks!!!! I do my own nails and in the last 1 1/2 years have only had one pop up from the base and one corner that cracked off.

[@Lost_in_space89]

Don’t paint them please! They are stunning as they are! I would just put on a varathane to protect the wood and be done. They are a lovely accent against your nook wall. ❤

[@laurynmaclaughlan3770]

I use the app lively to track period and it has exercise to do when, good food to have when and also some other activities and when it’s best to do them.

[@KimsaLittleofAlot]

Hi Brie 👋 Great editing skills! I would go the stain route. Those tables are so unique. Love it. It's crazy that 2025 is right around the corner. I'm trying some more me time, but I still feel guilty about it at times.

[@AliceSFlowers-s4x]

the blue blue blue!!!!!!!!!

[@kkilla1221]

Can you tell us the sizes you get for the quince items :)) thank youuuu!

[@juno2013]

Your dinner looks amazing! Yum 😋

[@dorotheautz2999]

Id leave the tables Natural wood colour, looks so great like this!!

[@saradresdner6146]

Love this topic, Michel !!! ❤

[@allthingshealthy2314]

Would love a video dedicated to the health habits you’re learning from all your books/podcast episodes. I’m crunchy too so it’s fun swapping knowledge 🤍

[@leahcpratt]

Just seal the wood! It's the same color as your bench ledge as well as some of the art frames. Already matches well!

[@moodypeacock]

Paint the tables army green!

[@barbaragarvin6251]

I also vote for stain. Maybe a clear coat. The wood looks beautiful but I can’t be sure.

[@outoftheklosset]

Bree!!! You did an amazing job! I absolutely adored today's vlog. Also, when did you get 2160p quality videos?? 😂 Have I been sleeping on that? Such a fun little tech advancement. I am so happy you're learning to be gentle with yourself. It's something I've been working on for myself as well. It's so easy for me to be compassionate for others but myself? Yeah, I need to be kinder. Can't wait to find out about what 2025 brings you. Sending love your way.💐💐💐

[@thisisme_iamsam]

I’ve been eyeing the crew neck cashmere sweater, not sure on sizing though. Did you get a small?

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Really cute tables

[@harmonyjoy]

💙🤎🐆I had a brown and blue room with leopard print. 😆

[@chelseagelber1979]

Enjoy time off Tara! Go Brie! Wonderful job on editing your first michel vlog!! Brie love is welcomed here❤🎉

[@MichelJanse]

Loving the Brie love!!🫶🤍

[@lindalou7344]

Michel…save money on nails right now and just get nutra nail clear polish to strengthen your nails. I had acrylics for years and my nails were like paper and this really helped.

[@cherylf.4616]

Treating yourself gently is the way to go! You are special Michel! ❤️

[@roguelogan50]

Question, I also have EDS do you feel like the Pilates is helping with that?

[@9384cows]

I LOVE Quince and just got 2 hoodies, 2 pants, 2 long dusters and 2 tanks delivered today. I can't wait to wear them but it was 102 today! Quince Cashmere is the softest, nicest, most comfortable clothing I have ever worn. I just love Quince and I recommend it to anyone. I am 73 and it looks very stylish on me and I always get compliments whenever I wear it. I just LOVE IT!

[@tisha1109]

I would paint a piece of paper with the colour and leave it on the tables and let it just be there for a while so I can see if I like the look of the blue and brown

[@princessdaaahlingamor5798]

Was forced to slow down when I received a chronic illness diagnosis. Part of it for me was reflecting on why I used to go above and beyond before. Turns out it was part of me suppressing my feelings and trying to control situations (I.e. codependency). Taking it easier on myself is so much better 😊

[@Vickiboe592]

So funny Michele, on your last Texas vlog a thought popped into my mind. 😋. “How is the upstairs knock table construction going”. And now …

[@alyssaallegretti1998]

I vote 'blue' or leave them as is and put a clear finish

[@louisedurrant1804]

Thank you for sharing ❤ xx

[@coffeeandspreadsheets]

Super encouraging! Thank you

[@denisegrosch2744]

Max is the cutest thing that ever walked :)

[@MichelJanse]

Agreed 🥹🤍

[@DonnasWonderland]

Stain the tables they are too beautiful to paint ❤ on podcasts I love this one Far 2 Fabulous they have two on the cycle specifically one is Far 2 Fabulous - The Cosmic Dance of Wellness: Aligning with Moon Phases for Peak Vitality The Cosmic Dance of Wellness: Aligning with Moon Phases for but honestly from episode one this is a great podcast ❤ I’m actually working with both the hosts Julie did lots of tests with me soooo eye opening

[@ritabarnes2440]

The tables would look great in the color you showed. Wow those groceries were expensive but it is CA😊 Excited to hear your changes for 2025. I love seeing Max…. Just adorable.

[@haleymcdonald8716]

Not me wearing brown pants & a light pink hoodie today 😅 I feel victimized by the early 2000’s 😂

[@starlaross8151]

If I had to choose, I would stain the table or leave it natural. But I'm not a huge fan of painted furniture, so that's just my opinion.

[@quianarichards3956]

How do you get the smell out of the sweater?

[@kellygore2140]

In the Flo by Alisa Vitti is a great book about women's hormonal health & cycle cyncing that I read recently!

[@ourhouse]

Yes, this book really changed my life!

[@MichelJanse]

Ooh thank you for the rec!!

[@leslin-8142]

I love everything Qiunce but unfortunately Im in Canada and they don't ship here😢

[@cristinabadillacortez524]

Read the book In the flo! - best book for cycle syncing. Easy explained and it literally blw my mind all the info there ❤️

[@jessicajohnson2024]

Meals She Eats cookbook!!!! You NEED to check it out!!!

[@marsha2703]

Could you please link your headphones?

[@debbywear7625]

I loved your nails

[@Samantha62137]

Fast like a girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz I think you’d really like this book. She educates a lot on nutrition during phases of your cycle and intermittent fasting options to help balance hormones and even help with autoimmune diseases.

[@donnarakitzis2719]

I agree. Listen to your body

[@madslynch]

The Period Repair Manual was so insightful for me just to learn more about my cycle! So informative!

[@eileensorensen6681]

Loved your video, as always. Good for you for letting go of putting so much pressure on yourself. You deserve grace. You are so sweet. Thank you for sharing your day. There times I just wish I could reach in and give you a hug. So hugs to you. Also, I love seeing sweet Max.

[@MichelJanse]

This is very very sweet 🥹

[@misslittleamerika]

You should totally read “Taking Charge of Your Fertility” by Toni Weschler. I think every woman, whether trying to conceive or not, should read it. It’s crazy how much we don’t know about tracking our cycles and what biologically happens in each phase of the cycle!

[@AllisonIntheCity]

Read the book Woman Code and In the Flo by Alissa Vitti! And I feel you on doing less. I've been on a weight loss journey but it seems like nothing is working. My acupuncturist told me recently, "I don't think there's anything you should add to your regimen. Maybe try doing less."

[@EmbodimentofHealingArts]

Wild Power is a great book to create a healthier relationship with your menstrual cycle. It elaborates on each of the inner seasons, cycle phases in a really beautiful way. ❤

[@hconf]

I have a feeling as to why you’ll need to slow down next year!

[@KWilliams22]

😉

[@moodsmcgee8552]

Omg I e been on a huge sweet potato kick and have been on my period so maybe it's not just a recommendation but what we actually crave. Works for me either way

[@deborahodonnell5420]

I found gel polish wrecked my nails as well. I won’t get my nails done again with anything but regular nail polish.

[@ForeverChangingIris]

Your accent coming back stronger after your trip!!

[@MichelJanse]

Haha!! The Texas will always be in me🫡

[@emilypage5103]

lol I had a chocolate brown and teal room 😂

[@spider-mantobeymaguirefanc9469]

nice new furniture

[@jillr759]

Really we are 100 in San Fran.

[@SuperCandyjunkie]

The cashmere looks so comfy. What shirt were you wearing underneath them?

[@autumnclack6073]

Try dazzle dry. Can take it off with regular nail polish remover. Completely dries in 10 minutes. Lasts about 10 days for me.

[@HeyItsMe1224]

“Advanced pilling resistance?” What does that mean?

[@MeganBevard-f8g]

Beyond the pill is a great book to start with!

[@marcyfalconer1275]

Michel, my autoimmune sister, I was a type A person for years. I hit a wall at 40yrs old. My autoimmune disease said, no more. I've been disabled since then. Please take care of yourself and be kind to yourself so you dont end up like me!!

[@aricufl2214]

I’d be careful with Brazil nuts. They’re definitely not something you want to over-snack on. Love the vlogs and the recipes!

[@unapologeticallyromel7096]

Love your channel ❤

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you 🤍🤍🤍

[@poochreviews4630]

The tables are super cute! As is is already beautiful have you thought of stenciled blue or color block if you think all blue is too much 🤷‍♀️ I don't 😁 Also, can the plant withstand outside in shade on warm days? Maybe a little more sun? Idk what you've tried and idk what type it is, just my normal rundown. ❤

[@jesc7596]

stick nutrient stick into the tree to see if it helps rejuvenate it 🌳

[@likewise6867]

hello, Brie!

[@haylesjoyable]

You have to call it northern Maine when you get here or people will give you the dirtiest looks 😂. If it’s Bangor that is considered Down East and not Northern Maine. Maine is a lot bigger than most think. I live a 4 hour drive from Portland and I’m still in the southern part of the northern most county.