<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Hot Mess On a Health Quest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The focus of this blog and community is to share my story, connect with like-minded individuals, and communicate with my DoTERRA team members.]]></description><link>https://ericabrookegordon.wixsite.com/website/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 03:20:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hotmesshealthquest.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Hustle: Small Shifts Every Woman Can Make To Go From Surviving to Thriving]]></title><description><![CDATA[You manage the deadlines, the grocery runs, the kids' activities, the never-ending inbox, and somewhere between it all, you remember you’re supposed to be thriving, not just surviving. 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There were times I wanted to cry, but I couldn't seem to access those emotions to do it.]]></description><link>https://www.hotmesshealthquest.com/post/emotional-blunting-and-the-ups-and-downs-of-antidepressants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67be2bca93c8a289cd848b41</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Self-Growth]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:52:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/169968_43b3ff8b87b043f8bfc894cfc28e5b65~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Gordon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s Be Kinder to Ourselves in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the occasional negative self-talk, I look at my bright, happy, funny, sweet little girl and realize I must be doing something right.]]></description><link>https://www.hotmesshealthquest.com/post/let-s-be-kinder-to-ourselves-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6774b0e220c3f052c34edcf9</guid><category><![CDATA[Work-Life Balance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Self-Growth]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 03:47:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b1222dddc2f9479994d923ed8bc0c41c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Gordon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like Baby, Like Mommy: Raising My Little Late Bloomer]]></title><description><![CDATA[I want my child to get the help she needs as soon as possible. Asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of.]]></description><link>https://www.hotmesshealthquest.com/post/like-baby-like-mommy-raising-my-little-late-bloomer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">668b41e8e4bad68662ea00c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Self-Growth]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:47:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/169968_3f402852dfe84b1dab11f9d57e766232~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Gordon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking Two Steps Forward: Walking for Suicide Prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[While we were all gathered together for a somber reason, I left that morning feeling energized, ready to keep taking two steps forward.]]></description><link>https://www.hotmesshealthquest.com/post/taking-two-steps-forward-walking-for-suicide-prevention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66579eef2c004b6daa775c67</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Self-Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness & Self-Care]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 03:14:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/169968_c622a3925af5492c8893dd25a0391d58~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Gordon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infertility is Truly Everywhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infertility is truly everywhere, affecting people of all backgrounds. 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]]></description><link>https://www.hotmesshealthquest.com/post/the-fight-for-family-building-is-real</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65dfec6d702be22aaca0322d</guid><category><![CDATA[(In)Fertility]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:41:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/169968_db85de549eaa4bfb891920144e4ebcbc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Gordon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Not All Butterflies and Roses: From Infertility to Postpartum Depression and Anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Know that these feelings have nothing to do with how much you love your child nor are they any reflection of the kind of parent you'll be.]]></description><link>https://www.hotmesshealthquest.com/post/it-s-not-all-butterflies-and-roses-from-infertility-to-postpartum-depression-and-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b6a121f4324215831a5aab</guid><category><![CDATA[(In)Fertility]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work-Life Balance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Self-Growth]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 21:51:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/169968_7791b7be81e149e68b0f53f491426ac9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Gordon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Whirlwind of a Year: Preparing For and Meeting Our Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, one year has since gone by, and it's been quite a whirlwind. 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Amazingly, I experienced this very phenomenon in fall 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.hotmesshealthquest.com/post/membership-medicine-part-iii-things-have-a-way-of-improving-when-youre-at-your-lowest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6406b180ab5c551080a99f44</guid><category><![CDATA[(In)Fertility]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Self-Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness & Self-Care]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:06:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/169968_a575191cab8c40d487c97344cb78f2c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Gordon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Quit Quitting: How Trauma Made Me Resilient]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overcoming trauma has made me resilient. Read about my journey and learn how you can also keep moving forward despite the obstacles.]]></description><link>https://www.hotmesshealthquest.com/post/why-i-quit-quitting-how-trauma-made-me-resilient</link><guid isPermaLink="false">637e29b556354b787646d95f</guid><category><![CDATA[(In)Fertility]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Self-Growth]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 01:50:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_31f50512c1c444888bd2ca6c6c625aca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Gordon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Membership Medicine Part II: Uncovering the Missing Pieces of My Medical Mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second part of my series exploring membership medicine throughout my infertility and health mystery.]]></description><link>https://www.hotmesshealthquest.com/post/membership-medicine-part-ii-uncovering-the-missing-pieces-of-my-medical-mystery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6376f808ae0f5c0b94512c6b</guid><category><![CDATA[(In)Fertility]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness & Self-Care]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:44:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_88934c214adb4e769c6323059337bd49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Gordon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Things to Know About Acupuncture]]></title><description><![CDATA[In nearly three years of regular acupuncture sessions, I'll answer your questions and tell you what you can expect.]]></description><link>https://www.hotmesshealthquest.com/post/7-things-to-know-about-acupuncture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6125bdff1323810015eac547</guid><category><![CDATA[(In)Fertility]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness & Self-Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Self-Growth]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 18:06:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/169968_b0ceb18db8ad4fea93b963bdd53c7f57~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Gordon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Membership Medicine: An Introduction to What Could Be the Future of Healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Membership medicine may just get your health on track. 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