Health coach and mindfulness practitioner, Clarissa Kristjansson, takes us on a journey to learn how women can holistically take control of menopause and its phases. Clarissa walks us through the what, the why, to the how-tos of understanding menopause. Tune into this episode to learn what you can do as you enter the stages of perimenopause and menopause!

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Perimenopause vs. menopause
  • How can women navigate through misinformation, and where can they go for reliable resources?
  • What can organizations do with their systems and structures to support women going through menopause?
  • Effective ways to overcome the challenges during perimenopause and menopause
  • Are emotion changes related to menopause permanent?

Resources mentioned in this episode

  • Thriving Thru Menopause Se3: EP 14 The Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond with Louann Brizendine, MD | Apple & Spotify
  • Nichola Sturgeon
  • FlushFest2000 – Menopause Cafe
  • Dr. Lisa Mosconi, PhD
  • The Upgrade by Dr. Louann Brizendine, MD Audiobook & Hardcover

About Clarissa Kristjansson

Clarissa Kristjansson is an internationally recognized Menopause Mentor, a neuroscientist, and a former corporate leader. Clarissa suffered burnout during her perimenopause which set her on a different path. She is passionate about raising awareness around menopause, ensuring that the conversation is inclusive and that people in this transition can better advocate for themselves. Beyond the challenges, there is also room to see menopause as a positive stage of life that prepares us for our Second Spring. She is the host of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, a keynote speaker, and an international best-selling author of The Mindful Menopause. She is releasing three new co-authored books in 2022.

She lives with her husband and rescue dog in a small rural community on the West Coast of Sweden.

Connect with Clarissa

  • Website: Thriving Thru Menopause
  • Books: The Mindful Menopause: The Secret to Balance, Vitality, and Clarity Through The Change | The Potent Power of Menopause
  • Podcast: Thriving Thru Menopause Apple & Spotify
  • LinkedIn: Clarissa Kristjansson

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