Thriving Thru Menopause: Recent Episodes

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In this final episode ever of the podcast in an enlightening conversation, Clarissa and Tania Elfersy, educator, certified transformative coach, author, and creator of The Wiser Woman, delve into the evolving discourse surrounding menopause, exploring its historical context, the impact of misinformation, and the importance of restoring trust in one's body.

They challenge the prevalent narratives that frame menopause as a deficiency and discuss how women can navigate this life transition as a rite of passage, embracing the wisdom and empowerment that comes with it.

Takeaways

• The conversation around menopause has evolved significantly in recent years.

• Historical studies have shaped the current understanding of HRT and its implications.

• Fear and misinformation have created a negative narrative around menopause.

• Menopause should not be viewed as a deficiency but as a natural transition.

• Trusting the body is essential for navigating menopause healthily.

• Lifestyle factors play a crucial role in managing menopause symptoms.

• Societal narratives often mislead women about aging and health.

• Menopause can be seen as a rite of passage, leading to greater wisdom and empowerment.

• The importance of community and support during this transition cannot be overstated.

• Women can reclaim their health by focusing on holistic well-being rather than solely on medication.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:52 The Shift in the Menopause Space Since 2017

05:30 Negative Messaging and Fear around Menopause

10:37 Misleading Messages about HRT and Disease Prevention

12:28 Divisive Messages: Menopause as a Deficiency and Trigger of Disease

18:56 Restoring Trust in the Body and Understanding Symptoms

22:43 Navigating the Shock of Perimenopause and Coming Off Medications

23:31 The Body's Intelligence and Recovery

24:23 Understanding Menopause as a Natural Transition

26:39 Listening to the Body and Making Lifestyle Changes

28:27The Influence of Societal Messaging and the Menopause Industry

31:40 Embracing Menopause as a Rite of Passage

34:12 Trusting the Body and Creating a Joy-Filled Life

Connect with Tania https://www.thewiserwoman.com/

Follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheWiserWoman/ and X https://x.com/TheWiserWoman

Get your copy of Beyond Hormones: 7 Holistic Ways to Thrive Through Menopause available at Barnes and Noble https://bit.ly/3WCSNbn and on Amazon https://bit.ly/BeyondHormones

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In this penultimate episode of Thriving Thru Menopause, host Clarissa talks with Jill Beck, a burnout coach who helps women navigate the stresses of midlife and menopause.

Jil is a 2x co-founder, angel investor, consultant, connector, team leader, former finance and tech executive, and problem solver. She is also someone who manages 3 different autoimmune diseases and is stronger than ever.

Jill shares her own journey of being diagnosed with autoimmune diseases and leaving the corporate world. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and preventing burnout, and encourages women to prioritize their own well-being.

Jill also discusses the challenges women face in male-dominated workplaces and the need for more empathy and support. She advises women to define their own version of success and focus on the possibilities of creating a better life.

Takeaways

• Women in midlife often face increased stress and burnout, and it is important to prioritize self-care and well-being.

• The corporate world can be challenging for women, especially in male-dominated environments, and it is crucial to find support and empathy.

• Defining your own version of success is important, and it is essential to focus on the possibilities and opportunities in life.

• Taking small steps and breaking tasks down can help manage overwhelm and create positive change.

• Being mindful of supplements and seeking credible sources of information can help make informed decisions about health and well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Stresses of Midlife

11:26 Challenges for Midlife Women in the Corporate World

24:53 Burnout and Overwhelm in Midlife

36:12 Defining Success and Creating Possibilities

Connect with Jill

https://golong.me IG/Threads: @justgolong

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In this episode, Clarissa sits down with psychotherapist Bronwyn Schweigerdt for a powerful discussion on anger, particularly in the context of menopause.

Together, they dive deep into the societal stigma surrounding anger—especially for women—and how it’s often suppressed or labeled as unacceptable.

Bronwyn sheds light on why acknowledging and expressing anger in a healthy way is crucial, as bottled-up anger can wreak havoc on both mental and physical health.

They challenge the limitations of traditional anger management techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), arguing that these methods often fail to address the deeper roots of anger.

Instead, Bronwyn emphasizes the importance of understanding patterns of behavior, interpersonal relationships, and past trauma that shape our anger.

This conversation also uncovers how shame plays a major role in keeping anger suppressed, and Bronwyn offers an eye-opening exercise to help unlearn this shame.

She highlights the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in truly addressing anger, urging women to be true to themselves and not let their anger turn inward or outward in harmful ways. If you’re navigating menopause and the complex emotions that come with it, this episode is a must-watch.

TAKEAWAYS

• Anger is a natural emotion that should be acknowledged and expressed in a healthy way.

• Societal stigma, particularly for women, often leads to the suppression of anger. Repressed anger can manifest as mental and physical health issues.

• Traditional anger management techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may only address the symptoms of anger, not the root causes.

• Anger is often rooted in interpersonal relationships and past trauma. A holistic approach is needed to heal and manage anger.

• Shame plays a significant role in repressing anger and can lead to disintegration and compartmentalization of emotions. Unlearning shame is possible through exercises that involve recognizing the source of shame and returning it to the person responsible.

• Being true to oneself and taking responsibility for one's own feelings is essential in addressing and managing anger.

• Women need to address their anger and not turn it inward or outward in harmful ways, and this requires vulnerability and authenticity.

Connect with Bronwyn

Website https://angryattherightthings.com/

Podcast https://angryattherightthings.podbean.com/

Grab a copy of Clarissa's new book Beyond Hormones on Amazon https://bit.ly/BeyondHormones or Barnes and Noble https://bit.ly/3WCSNbn

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In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of sleep, especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.

This week, Clarissa is in conversation with Joya Van Der Laan, a board-certified nurse practitioner and the founder of Nourish House Calls. Van Der Laan has specialized in Functional Medicine for over a decade and a key area of her work is supporting women to sleep better in perimenopause and menopause.

They explore how sleep is interconnected with hormone balance, stress, and overall health. Joya emphasizes the need for quality sleep and suggests tracking sleep patterns using devices like the Oura Ring.

They also discuss the role of nutrition, particularly in managing blood sugar levels, and how it can impact sleep.

The conversation looks into the importance of our hormones in supporting better sleep, including managing stress hormones and the role and importance of progesterone in promoting better sleep and relaxation. It also explores the impact of estrogen on sleep quality.

Throughout the conversation, Joya highlights the need to treat the whole person and consider the interconnectedness of various factors in improving sleep quality. How lifestyle factors such as exercise, alcohol, and strategies for managing the need to urinate during the night all play important roles in ensuring a good night’s sleep.

Joya emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to sleep, including hormone optimization, nutrition, and the role of supplements.

She encourages listeners to advocate for themselves and seek solutions for better sleep.

Takeaways

• Sleep is a crucial aspect of overall health for women in perimenopause and menopause.

• Tracking sleep patterns using devices like the Oura Ring or Whoop Strap can provide valuable insights into sleep quality.

• Nutrition plays a significant role in sleep, particularly in managing blood sugar levels.

• Managing stress is essential for better sleep, and practices like mindfulness and breathwork can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

• Progesterone is a key hormone that promotes better sleep and helps balance cortisol levels. It is also important for sleep and relaxation as it is a precursor for GABA, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in sleep.

• Treating the whole person and considering the interconnectedness of various factors is crucial in improving sleep quality.

• The balance of estrogen can affect sleep, particularly its role in hot flashes, night sweats, and cortisol spikes.

• Exercise should be approached with caution, as intense workouts can drain the adrenal bank account and disrupt sleep. Weightlifting and muscle-building exercises are beneficial for hormone balance and healthy aging.

• Alcohol consumption can negatively impact sleep quality and overall health. It is important to be mindful of the effects of alcohol and make informed choices.

• Proper hydration, including electrolyte balance, can help manage the need to urinate during the night. Pelvic floor health and vaginal tissue health are also important considerations.

• Advocating for oneself and seeking solutions for better sleep is crucial, as sleep issues during menopause can be addressed and improved with the right approach.

🔗 Links & Resources:

Follow Joya Van Der Laan: Nourish House Calls https://nourishhousecalls.com/

Grab a copy of Clarissa's new book Beyond Hormones: 7 Holistic Ways to Thrive Through Menopause https://bit.ly/BeyondHormones

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Did you know that most of us can benefit from simply cutting back on alcohol without having to claim sobriety or be completely alcohol-free?

In this episode of ‪@thrivingthrumenopause‬ , Clarissa is joined by the inspiring Molly Watts to delve into a crucial topic for women in midlife: alcohol and its impact during perimenopause and menopause.

Molly is the host of the top-rated Alcohol Minimalist podcast. She is a trusted voice in the mindful drinking community, an expert contributor to Sunnyside (a mindful drinking app), and Moderation Management,that provides support for anyone who wants to change their relationship with alcohol.

In our conversation, Molly shares her personal journey, revealing how she transformed her relationship with alcohol.

They uncover the science behind alcohol consumption, discussing the specific risks it poses for women in this stage of life. Molly emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and intentionality when it comes to drinking, offering actionable tips for embracing alcohol minimalism.

Together, they challenge societal norms and beliefs surrounding alcohol, shedding light on the often overlooked benefits of prioritizing alcohol-free days.

This engaging conversation is a must-listen for women aged 40 to 60. It aims to empower you with knowledge and practical strategies to navigate midlife with health and confidence.

Don't miss out on these valuable insights, which could transform your approach to alcohol and enhance your overall well-being as you navigate through menopause.

Connect with Molly Watts on her website and get your copy of Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?

Tune into the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast https://www.mollywatts.com/podcast/

Follow Molly on social media, Instagram and Facebook alcoholminimalist

Get your copy of Clarissa's new book Beyond Hormones: 7 Holistic Ways to Thrive Through Menopause https://bit.ly/49XBI1a

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In the second of our two-part series on cravings in menopause, Dr. Glenn Livingston, a psychologist and former food industry consultant, shares his personal battle with food addiction and how he overcame it. And how he went on to write his book Defeat Your Cravings: The Back Door to Weight Loss,which has sold over 1 million copies.

In this eye-opening podcast episode, Dr. Livingston reveals:

🔹 The powerful impact of the food industry on our cravings

🔹 How traditional approaches to weight loss and cravings often fall short

🔹 The role of the reptilian brain in our eating behaviors

🔹 His unique concept of the 'food monster' and the technique of building a 'fireplace' around it to resist cravings

🔹 Practical strategies for extending the time between stimulus and response, like developing the 'pause muscle' and switching to non-food sources of dopamine.

Dr. Livingston emphasizes the importance of enjoying the weight loss journey, learning to love yourself, and embracing the changes that come with age and menopause.

He exposes the diet industry's tactics to make women feel they must look a certain way. He highlights the importance of focusing on becoming a different person with food and pursuing other goals and dreams.

Discover how the food industry exploits our variety of impulses and creates the illusion of healthy products.

Learn Dr. Livingston's tips for creating a specific food plan with clear rules to overcome cravings and develop a success identity.

Plus, delve into the science behind cravings and the importance of understanding and extinguishing food cue pairs.

This episode is a must-listen for any woman in perimenopause or menopause looking to take control of her cravings and transform her relationship with food.

Don't miss out—hit play and start your journey to a healthier, happier you today! 💪🍎💃

Connect with Dr Glenn Livingston and a get copy of his book https://www.defeatyourcravings.com/

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In this episode, Clarissa and Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer discuss the root causes of cravings and why an all-or-nothing approach to managing weight is ineffective.

Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer is the physician founder of Well Empowered, where she practices heart-centered, data-driven functional medicine.

Dr. Jessie identifies five common causes of cravings: being on the blood sugar roller coaster, insufficient sleep, insufficient nutrients, emotions, and environment.

Dr Jessie provides practical tips for addressing each cause, such as starting the day with a protein and fat-centric breakfast, improving sleep quality, addressing nutrient deficiencies, finding alternative ways to cope with emotions, and creating a supportive environment.

In this conversation, Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer and Clarissa discuss various strategies for managing cravings and maintaining a healthy lifestyle during menopause. We explore the role of hormones, sleep, and nutrition in managing cravings and the importance of finding a middle ground and avoiding an all-or-nothing approach.

Dr. Hehmeyer emphasizes the need for self-care and self-compassion and encourages listeners to ask themselves, 'What is my best game right now?' to make choices that support their health and well-being.

Takeaways

• Cravings can be caused by being on the blood sugar roller coaster, insufficient sleep, insufficient nutrients, emotions, and the environment.

• Starting the day with a protein and fat-centric breakfast can help stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings.

• Improving sleep quality can reduce cravings by regulating appetite and stabilizing blood sugar levels.

• Addressing nutrient deficiencies through lab tests and supplementation can help reduce cravings.

• Finding alternative ways to cope with emotions can reduce emotional eating and cravings.

• Creating a supportive environment by keeping healthy foods easily accessible can help reduce cravings. Low progesterone and GABA supplementation can help support sleep during menopause.

• Improving sleep hygiene, such as reducing electronic use before bedtime, can enhance sleep quality.

• Finding a middle ground and avoiding an all-or-nothing approach to nutrition and exercise is key to long-term success.

• Self-care and self-compassion are essential for managing cravings and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

• Asking oneself, 'What is my best game right now?' can help make choices that support overall health and well-being.

Connect with Dr Jessie Hehmeyer https://wellempowered.com

Get your copy of my new book Beyond Hormones: 7 Holistic Ways to Thrive Through Menopause here https://bit.ly/49XBI1a

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In this insightful episode of Thriving Thru Menopause, Dana Chapman, a UK-based nutritional therapist specializing in menopause and mental health through the gut-brain axis, delves into the fascinating connection between ADHD and menopause.

We explore why more women are being diagnosed with ADHD during perimenopause, highlighting the significant role of estrogen in dopamine production. How understanding this relationship helps explain why ADHD symptoms can manifest or worsen during this phase of life.

Dana and Clarissa discuss how ADHD often presents differently in women compared to men, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these unique patterns for accurate diagnosis and effective management.

Dana provides a comprehensive overview of nutrition and gut health's vital roles in managing ADHD symptoms. And how key dietary components such as sufficient protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins are crucial for supporting brain health and reducing ADHD symptoms.

Dana shares practical tips for enhancing gut health, including the benefits of probiotics and prebiotics and considering supplements tailored to individual needs. The episode concludes with actionable advice for seamlessly incorporating these nutritional and lifestyle strategies into daily routines, empowering listeners to take control of their health and well-being.

Whether you're navigating ADHD, menopause, or both, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips to help you manage symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Takeaways

• ADHD symptoms may be more prevalent in perimenopause and menopause due to the decrease in estrogen levels, which affects dopamine production.

• ADHD presents differently in women, often manifesting as mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and low motivation.

• Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing ADHD symptoms. One should focus on consuming sufficient protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and key nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins.

• Supporting gut health is important for managing ADHD. This includes eating a varied diet high in fiber and considering frozen fruits and vegetables to reduce waste.

• Supplements like omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins may benefit individuals with ADHD, but it's important to consult with a healthcare provider and consider individual needs and potential interactions with medications.

Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion that bridges the gap between ADHD and women's health.

Connect with Dana https://www.dc-nutrition.co.uk/

Grab a copy of Beyond Hormones: 7 Holistic Ways to Thrive Through Menopause https://bit.ly/49XBI1a

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✨ Urinary incontinence may not be a common conversation topic, but it profoundly impacts quality of life. Even small leaks can lead to reduced fitness, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and even anxiety and depression. It's time to take control! ✨

This week on @thrivingthrumenopause, we're thrilled to welcome urogynecologist Dr. Sarah Boyles to discuss urinary incontinence and pelvic health. Here's what you'll learn:

🔸 Urinary incontinence: A common issue for women of all ages, not just post-menopause.

🔸 Contributing factors: High-impact sports, pregnancy, hormonal changes, muscle atrophy, and pelvic floor injuries.

🔸 Importance of treatment: Enhances quality of life, social engagement, and mental health.

🔸 Effective treatments: Weight loss, vaginal estrogen, pelvic floor exercises, physical therapy, pessaries, injections, surgeries, medications, and nerve stimulation.

Dr Sarah Boyles discusses real solutions to improve your pelvic health and empower you to live your best life!

📅 Tune in to this episode and take the first step towards reclaiming your confidence and well-being.

Takeaways

• Urinary incontinence is a common issue that can affect women of all ages, including teenagers and young women.

• Activities like high-impact sports and pregnancy can contribute to pelvic floor issues and urinary incontinence.

• Treating urinary incontinence is important to maintain quality of life, social engagement, and mental health.

• Hormonal changes, muscle atrophy, and pelvic floor injuries are factors that can contribute to urinary incontinence in menopausal women.

• Weight loss can improve symptoms of urinary incontinence.

• Treatment options for urinary incontinence include vaginal estrogen and pelvic floor exercises.

• Balance exercises can help improve core strength and pelvic floor health. Proper technique, such as exhaling and squeezing the pelvic floor, is crucial during strength training to avoid worsening pelvic floor issues.

• Journaling symptoms and identifying bladder irritants can help manage bladder leakage.

• Treatment options for bladder leakage include physical therapy, pessaries, injections, surgeries, medications, and nerve stimulation.

Looking for more support? Dr. Boyles' Bladder 101 course provides education and guidance on managing bladder issues. https://thewomensbladderdoctor.com/courses/

Follow Dr. Boyles on https://www.instagram.com/thewomensbladderdoctor/

Tune into her podcast, While You Wait https://thewomensbladderdoctor.com/whileyouwait-podcast/

Grab your copy of Beyond Hormones: 7 Holistic Ways to Thrive Through Menopause https://bit.ly/49XBI1a

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In this episode, Clarissa interviews Nagina Abdullah, a molecular and cellular biologist and weight loss coach who has helped over 1500 midlife women boost their metabolism and permanently lose weight. Nagina shares her journey of losing 40 pounds and discusses why diets don't work.

She explains the metabolic changes that occur during midlife, such as hormonal fluctuations, insulin resistance, and muscle mass decline.

Nagina introduces the six metabolism-boosting principles and why she emphasizes the importance of building a sustainable lifestyle rather than relying on restrictive diets.

In this conversation, Nagina Abdullah and Clarissa discuss the importance of timing and pairing of foods for metabolism and weight loss. They highlight the benefits of adding spices like cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, and coriander to boost metabolism.

They also emphasize the significance of portion sizes and introduce you to the fat-burning food framework. In addition, Nagina emphasizes the importance of accountability and mindset in the weight loss journey.

Top Soundbites

• "Diets are based on restriction and eating less, and whenever we have to pull back or not eat what we want, there's so much research that shows that if we're forbidden to eat certain foods, guess what we think about all day long? It's the foods we're forbidden from eating."

• "Our hormones are declining, and that's what jumpstarts this belly fat from happening. If you noticed that you didn't have as much belly fat, maybe you had belly fat, but maybe it's accumulating more. It's not anything you're doing wrong. It's actually because our hormones are changing."

Takeaways

• Weight gain and stubborn weight loss are common challenges for perimenopausal and menopausal women.

• Diets based on restriction and eating less often lead to cravings, guilt, and a cycle of yo-yo dieting.

• Metabolic changes during midlife, such as hormonal fluctuations, insulin resistance, and muscle mass decline, can make weight loss more challenging.

• Eating more protein, adding metabolism-boosting spices like turmeric and cinnamon, and being mindful of fat intake can help boost metabolism.

• Building a sustainable lifestyle with nutrient-dense foods and enjoyable physical activity is key to long-term weight loss and maintenance. Timing and pairing of foods can significantly impact metabolism and weight loss.

• Adding spices like cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, and coriander can boost metabolism.

• Following the fat-burning food framework, which includes 40-50% protein, 40-50% veggies, and 10-20% healthy carbs or fats on each plate, can support weight loss.

• Accountability and mindset play a crucial role in the weight loss journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Weight Gain and Metabolism

05:32 Nagina's Personal Weight Loss Journey

09:15 Metabolic Changes in Midlife

13:08 Principle 1: Eat More Protein to Boost Metabolism

21:03 Building a Sustainable Lifestyle for Long-Term Weight Loss

22:46 Optimizing Metabolism through Timing and Pairing of Foods

29:44 Pairing Foods to Control Blood Sugar Spikes

33:59 The Fat Burning Food Framework for Weight Loss

40:09The Power of Accountability in the Weight Loss Journey

42:57 Mindset: The Key to Successful Weight Loss

46:39 Join the Workshop: Boost Your Metabolism for Midlife Women

To connect with Nagina, head to her website: https://masalabody.com/

If you would like to join her upcoming free 5-Day Metabolism Boost that starts next week, then use this link: https://bit.ly/3Ku7FTZ

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Are you confused about HRT and looking for more support and guidance to help you make informed decisions? This week, Dr. Daved Rosensweet joins me to discuss menopause and hormone therapy and to dispel some of the myths and confusion.

Dr. Rosensweet was the clinical physician involved in the very first Nurse Practitioner training program in the U.S.A. and in charge of health promotion for the State of New Mexico. He teaches health professionals about treating women in menopause with bio-identical hormones.

He explains that the confusion arose in 2002 when a study falsely reported an increased risk of breast cancer with hormone therapy. He clarifies that the study showed a reduced risk and that subsequent research confirmed the safety and benefits of hormone therapy.

Dr Rosensweet also explains the difference between traditional hormone therapy derived from horse urine and bioidentical hormones derived from plants. He discusses the politics and profit motives behind the controversy surrounding bioidentical hormones.

Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment and testing hormone levels after a few months of therapy.

In this conversation, Dr. Daved Rosensweet discusses the importance of progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen in women's health and shares why he believes it is necessary to replenish all four ovarian hormones for optimal well-being.

Dr. Rosensweet also explains the significance of testosterone in preserving muscle mass and preventing muscle loss in older women. He highlights the importance of finding a healthcare provider who is knowledgeable about hormones and can individualize hormone prescriptions. The conversation also touches on the best vehicles for hormone delivery and the duration of hormone replacement therapy.

Key Takeaways

• Confusion about hormone therapy arose from a false report in 2002 that suggested an increased risk of breast cancer. Subsequent research has shown that hormone therapy actually reduces the risk of breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke.

• Traditional hormone therapy derived from horse urine was widely used but has been largely replaced by bioidentical hormones derived from plants.

• The controversy surrounding bioidentical hormones is driven by profit motives and attempts by pharmaceutical companies to regain market share.

• Testing hormone levels is not necessary before starting hormone therapy, but it is important to monitor levels after a few months of treatment to ensure optimal dosing.

• Individualized treatment is key, as hormone needs vary among women. Progesterone is crucial for mood, sleep, and bone health in women.

• Testosterone is not just a male hormone but a human hormone that plays a role in muscle preservation.

• Replenishing all four ovarian hormones is important for overall well-being in menopause.

• Finding a healthcare provider who is knowledgeable about hormones and can individualize prescriptions is essential.

• Topical application of hormones in creams, gels, or oils is the safest and most effective method.

• The duration of hormone replacement therapy should be based on individual needs and can be lifelong.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Confusion Surrounding Menopause

03:33 The Truth About Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk

06:50 The Difference Between Traditional and Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

08:20 The Politics and Profit Motives Behind the Controversy

14:36The Importance of Testing Hormone Levels After Treatment

16:48 The Need for Individualized Treatment

19:57 Replenishing All Four Ovarian Hormones

20:18 Preserving Muscle Mass with Testosterone

23:35 Finding a Knowledgeable Healthcare Provider

23:52 The Best Vehicles for Hormone Delivery

24:24 The Duration of Hormone Replacement Therapy

Connect with Dr Rosensweet https://www.davedrosensweetmd.com/

Connect with Clarissa https://clarissakristjansson.com/

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In this episode, Clarissa is joined by Joy Brown Kirst, the founder of Modern Age Skin, to discuss the importance of skincare for perimenopausal and menopausal women.

Joy shares her personal journey of struggling with skin issues during perimenopause and how she started her own skincare brand to address the specific needs of women in this stage of life.

They discuss the various skin issues that women can experience due to hormonal changes, such as acne, rosacea, melasma, and eczema. Joy emphasizes the importance of addressing inflammation, skin structure depletion, and hypersensitivity in skincare products.

She also discusses the need for a more inclusive and positive approach to ageing in the beauty industry.

Key Takeaways

• Skincare is an important topic for perimenopausal and menopausal women, as hormonal changes can lead to various skin issues.

• Common skin issues during this stage include acne, rosacea, melasma, and eczema.

• Many skincare products focus on moisturizing and anti-ageing but fail to address the specific needs of perimenopausal and menopausal skin. It is important to look for skincare products that address inflammation, skin structure depletion, and hypersensitivity.

• The beauty industry needs to adopt a more inclusive and positive approach to ageing and move away from the anti-ageing narrative.

Timestamps00:01 Welcome to Thriving Through Menopause!

00:28 Skin Care Revolution: Meeting Joy Brown Kirst

01:29 Joy's Journey: From Personal Struggle to Skincare Innovation

04:16 Introducing Modern Age Skin: A Brand Born from Necessity

05:26 Addressing Menopause Skin Issues: Beyond Moisturization

13:32 Holistic Approaches to Menopause: Beyond Hormones

27:30 Empowering Women: Advocacy and Self-Care in Menopause

31:19 Where to Find Modern Age Skin Products

32:19 Closing Thoughts and Next Episode Tease

Listeners can enjoy a 15% discount on Modern Age Skin products by using the code TTM15.

Connect with Joyhttps://modernageskin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/modernageskin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@modernageskin

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This episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast unpacks the connection between menopause, bone density, and holistic health approaches. From understanding the impact of perimenopause on osteoporosis to learning simple yet effective exercises for bone strength, Clarissa and her guest, Helen Davis, offer holistic insights into managing health transitions.

In this episode, Clarissa and Helen discuss osteoporosis and the importance of supporting bone health during menopause.

Helen shares her personal experience with perimenopause and how it led to her diagnosis of osteoporosis. They also explore the limitations of traditional medical advice and the need for individual research and decision-making.

Helen introduces the Bones for Life method based on the Feldenkrais Method and focuses on dynamic movement and postural alignment to improve bone density and strength.

They highlight the benefits of weight-bearing activity and proper alignment for bone health. Improving posture alignment is crucial for overall health, including bone density, breathing, and pelvic floor function. It can also enhance confidence and a sense of possibility.

Poor posture can lead to injuries and negate the benefits of strength training. Simple exercises like aligning the neck and bouncing on heels can make a significant difference. Walking every day and incorporating bouncing exercises into daily routines are key habits for supporting bone health.

Helen Davis offers an Introduction to Bones for Life course, providing an opportunity to explore this practice at one's own pace.

Takeaways

• Perimenopause symptoms can be overlooked or misdiagnosed, leading to delayed treatment and potential health issues.

• Individual research and decision-making are important when considering treatment options for osteoporosis.

• The Bones for Life method, based on the Feldenkrais Method, focuses on dynamic movement and postural alignment to improve bone density and strength.

• Weight-bearing activity and proper alignment are key factors in maintaining bone health.

• Cultural practices like those found in Africa and Asia that involve carrying weight on the head and jumping may contribute to stronger bones. Posture alignment is essential for overall health and can impact bone density, breathing, and pelvic floor function.

• Poor posture can lead to injuries and negate the benefits of strength training.

• Simple exercises like aligning the neck and bouncing on heels can improve posture and support bone health.

• Walking every day and incorporating bouncing exercises into daily routines are effective habits for maintaining bone health.

• Helen Davis offers an Introduction to Bones for Life course on her website, providing a self-study option for learning and practicing this approach.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Perimenopause Story

03:42 Diagnosis of Osteoporosis and Emotional Response

11:34 Introduction to Bones for Life Method

15:31 Learning from Cultural Practices

27:19 How Poor Posture Can Negate Strength Training Benefits

28:39 Simple Exercises for Better Posture

36:32 Walking and Bouncing for Bone Health

43:48 Introduction to Bones for Life Course

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In this episode, Clarissa and Laurie Gerber discuss the challenges and changes in dating for menopausal women.

They explore the importance of being ready for dating after divorce and the need to detox from past relationships. Laurie emphasizes the need to set personal rules and boundaries in the new dating world. They also discuss the impact of online dating and the role of pictures in attracting potential partners.

The conversation highlights the importance of managing rejection and navigating the psychological gaming that can occur in the dating process.

Dating coach Laurie Gerber shares her insights on dating for menopausal and post-menopausal women. She emphasizes the importance of the three Hs: head, heart, and hoo-ha, which represent practical compatibility, emotional connection, and physical attraction.

Why Laurie advises setting a limit of three dates to determine if a potential partner meets all three criteria. She also emphasizes the importance of self-care, self-love, and being in a good mental and emotional state before entering the dating scene. Laurie encourages women to take control of their dating lives and approach dating with confidence and self-assuredness.

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Today's episode is a MUST listen. If you are navigating #menopause and experiencing stress, sleep disruption, brain fog and beating yourself up for all of it, then this is for you.

Cara Bradley joins Clarissa on the podcast today. She is a mind-body expert dedicated to advancing mind-body education through movement, mindfulness, and the science of human performance. Cara is the author of "On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine," and Mindful.org voted her one of the most powerful women in the mindfulness movement.

Clarissa and Cara Bradley discuss the power of mindfulness in navigating menopause. They explore the impact of menopause on the brain and the importance of self-compassion during this transformative phase of life.

Cara shares a three-step menopause and mindfulness practice that involves naming symptoms, examining them with loving kindness, and taking small actions to address them. They also discuss the role of mindfulness in managing brain fog and choosing one's state of being. The episode concludes with key takeaways and action steps for listeners to implement mindfulness in their own lives.

Takeaways

Menopause is a prime time for women to awaken to their changing bodies, brains, and minds, and mindfulness can play a crucial role in this process.

Mindfulness is the ability to know what's happening in the present moment without judgment, and it can be practised through formal meditation and moment-to-moment awareness.

Self-compassion is essential during menopause, and simple practices like placing a hand on the heart can cultivate self-love and kindness.

Addressing brain fog in menopause can be supported by mindfulness practices that help regulate the nervous system and prioritize sleep.

Choosing one's state of being through mindfulness empowers women to navigate the challenges of menopause and embrace their wisdom and power.

In this episode

08:48 The Impact of Menopause on the Brain

12:48 Understanding Mindfulness

18:43 The Importance of Self-Compassion

22:08 Practicing Mindfulness in Menopause

33:00 Addressing Brain Fog with Mindfulness

38:08 Choosing Your Mindset

45:21Action Steps to Start Being Mindful

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In this episode of Thriving Thru Menopause , Clarissa interviews Junie Moon about shadow work and its importance in personal growth.

They discuss the concept of the shadow, which refers to the parts of ourselves that we hide or disown. Junie explains how shadow work helps us reclaim and healthily express these hidden aspects.

They also explore the impact of shadow work during menopause and how it can help women break painful patterns and heal generational shadows.

Junie shares various tools and modalities for doing shadow work, including plant medicine and journeying.

Takeaways

Shadow work involves exploring and reclaiming the hidden aspects of ourselves that we have disowned or consider to be bad or wrong.

Shadow work helps us break painful patterns, heal generational shadows, and express ourselves authentically. Menopause is a powerful time for shadow work, as it brings unresolved emotions and offers an opportunity for healing and transformation.

Tools for shadow work include therapy, journaling, meditation, dream work, and working with plant medicine.

Expressing and honoring our emotions is an important part of shadow work, as it allows us to heal and create a more fulfilling life.

Shadow work can lead to a whole new way of being, where we embrace our true selves and live a more empowered and joyful life.

Sound Bites

01:13 Introducing Juni Moon: A Deep Dive into Shadow Work

02:26 Understanding Shadow Work: Unveiling the Hidden Parts of Ourselves

04:50 The Impact of Shadow Work on Personal Growth and Relationships

08:57 Navigating Midlife Challenges and Opportunities with Shadow Work

21:30 Exploring the Depths of Shadow Work: Techniques and Emotional Journey

32:45 Healing and Transformation: The Power of Shadow Work in Menopause

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In this episode of Thriving Through Menopause, OBGYN Dr. Cat Brown discusses the importance of women receiving proper treatment during perimenopause and menopause.

She explains that the founders of Winona, a women's health clinic, started the clinic to address the access to care issue for menopause care. Dr. Brown emphasizes the gap in healthcare and the ongoing stigma surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) due to negative information from the Women's Health Initiative study. She also highlights the need for healthcare providers to be more comfortable and knowledgeable about treating menopause symptoms.

In this conversation, Dr Cat Brown and Clarissa discuss hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as a treatment for menopause symptoms. They highlight the benefits of HRT in managing physical symptoms such as hot flashes, low mood, and vaginal dryness. They also address the misconceptions and fears surrounding hormone therapy, including the use of bioidentical hormones and testosterone.

Dr. Cat emphasizes the importance of finding a provider who listens to your concerns and offers evidence-based treatment options. They also discuss the need for reliable sources of information on menopause and HRT.

Takeaways

Access to care for menopause treatment is a significant issue, and telemedicine platforms like Winona are helping to make care more readily available.

There is a gap in healthcare when it comes to women's health, and many providers dismiss women's symptoms due to a lack of comfort and experience with treating menopause.

The negative information from the Women's Health Initiative study has created a stigma around hormone replacement therapy, leading to a reluctance among providers to prescribe it.

Women should take an inventory of their symptoms and keep a symptom diary to share with their healthcare provider, as this information is invaluable in determining the appropriate treatment.

Women experiencing brain fog and mental changes should recognize that these symptoms can be related to perimenopause and menopause.

Women should focus on lifestyle changes, including exercise, nutrition, and sleep hygiene, to optimize their health during this transition.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) involves using hormones that are chemically identical to those produced by the body, while traditional HRT often uses synthetic hormones.

Birth control pills are not an appropriate treatment for menopause symptoms, as they are designed to suppress ovulation and prevent pregnancy.

Bioidentical forms of hormones are generally preferred, as the body better assimilates them and can be used at lower doses.

SSRIs and antidepressants are often prescribed for menopause symptoms, but they are not frontline medications and may not address the underlying hormonal changes.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective treatment for menopause symptoms, including hot flashes, low mood, and vaginal dryness. HRT can also have preventive benefits, such as reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and dementia.

Finding a healthcare provider who listens to your concerns and takes your symptoms seriously is important. Be cautious of providers who dismiss your symptoms or immediately prescribe birth control pills for menopause symptoms.

Seek reliable sources of information on menopause and HRT, such as reputable medical websites and organizations.

The Sound Bites

02:10 The Role of Winona in Women's Health

04:32 The Lack of Education on Menopause in Medical Training

05:13 The Intersection of Menopause and Women in the Workplace

06:41The Journey of Women at Winona

07:10 Taking Inventory of Symptoms

08:12 Tracking Mental Changes During Menopause

09:15 The Importance of Recognizing Perimenopause Symptoms

10:17 The Need for a Multi-Faceted Approach to Managing Perimenopause

11:30 Lifestyle Changes for Managing Perimenopause

13:42 Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

15:57 The Difference Between Bioidentical and Synthetic Hormones

19:43 The Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy

21:07 Different Forms of Progesterone

23:47 The Role of Testosterone and DHEA

24:18 The Use of DHEA for Vaginal Dryness

26:21 Hormone Replacement Therapy as a Preventative Medication

29:07 Navigating the Confusion Around Menopause Information

29:22 What to Look for in a Menopause Provider

33:47 Finding Reliable Sources of Menopause Information

36:19 The Importance of Reputable Sources for Menopause Information

39:03 Accessing Resources on the Winona Website

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Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine that aims to promote general health by reinforcing the body’s natural healing capacity. It does not treat physical, emotional, mental, or even spiritual illnesses separately but regards them all as interconnected.

In this episode, Clarissa Kristjansson interviews Tehilla Aloni, a homoeopath and founder of BioOrgonomy.

They discuss the principles of homoeopathy, including treating the person as a whole and using minimum doses. Tehilla also explains how homoeopathy can be used to address menopausal symptoms and bring balance to the body.

Additionally, Tehilla shares her work in bio-orgonomy, an extra-sensory technique that aligns energy fields in businesses. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning with one's purpose and the role of spirituality in achieving abundance and well-being.

Takeaways

• Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine that treats the person as a whole and uses minimum doses of remedies.

• A key principle of homoeopathy is treating the root cause of symptoms rather than just the symptoms themselves.

• Bio-orgonomy is an extra sensory technique that aligns energy fields in businesses to promote success and well-being.

• Aligning with one's purpose and holding the highest intentions can lead to abundance and fulfilment in life and business.

Timeline

01:30 Introduction to Homeopathy and Guest's Background

09:06 Treating the Person as a Whole

14:24 The Energetic Imprint and Minimum Dose

16:18 Aligning with Purpose and Abundance

21:26 Introduction to Bio-Orgonomy

24:16 Aligning Interests in Business

26:11 Overcoming Guilt and Focusing on the Positive

31:54 Approach to Menopausal Issues

35:45 Infusing Spirituality into Business

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In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause Podcast, Clarissa and guest Tracy Seider, a corrective exercise specialist and body alignment coach discuss the importance of proper body alignment, distinct from posture, and its influence on exercise, particularly strength training.

Tracy shares her journey from a sedentary job to becoming a movement coach, emphasizing how ageing 'audaciously' is possible by addressing misalignments and movement patterns to avoid pain, increase strength, and improve overall health.

The podcast underlines the critical role of alignment in preventing common menopausal issues such as sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and pelvic floor problems, offering a holistic approach that combines corrective exercise with everyday movement for lasting wellness.

Key Takeaways

•Alignment is crucial for menopausal women to optimize their exercise routines and overall health.

•Our sedentary lifestyle and repetitive exercise routines can lead to misalignment and movement issues.

•A different approach to exercise is needed during menopause to address the specific needs of women in this stage of life.

•Good alignment has numerous benefits, including optimal loading of bones and muscles, improved breathing patterns, and better pelvic floor health. Proper alignment can make you feel younger and more in control of your body.

•Alignment can improve physical appearance and create a younger-looking silhouette.

•Proper breathing is essential and is affected by alignment.

•Alignment plays a crucial role in core control and the functioning of the nervous system.

•The psoas muscle is affected by alignment and can impact overall body alignment.

•Taking a whole-body approach to alignment is important for optimal results.

•Fascia is an important component of the body and affects overall health.

•Incorporating movement into daily life is crucial for maintaining proper alignment.

•Consistency and fun are key to maintaining an alignment practice.

• Proper supervision is important, especially for individuals with limited range of motion.

Timeline

02:22 Meet Tracy Seider: From Editing to Alignment

05:03 The Misalignment Dilemma: Understanding Our Bodies

08:16 The Power of Proper Alignment and Movement

10:49 A Personal Journey: Tracy's Transformation

11:40 Aligning for a Better Future: The Reshape Method

22:28 The Difference Between Alignment and Posture

26:28 Unlocking the Secrets of Natural Movement

27:01 The Ripple Effect of Alignment on Health

28:18 Revolutionizing Your Body: The Power of Proper Alignment

29:40 Breathing: The Unsung Hero of Well-being

32:54 The Fascinating World of Fascia and Whole-Body Health

35:26 Transforming Lives with the Reshape Method

36:20 Embracing Movement in Everyday Life

39:23 The Journey to Better Alignment: Starting Steps

41:51 A Holistic Approach to Movement and Health

44:50 The Importance of Personalized Guidance in Movement

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This week, neuroscientist, psychologist, and expert in women's stress and burnout Dr Delia McCabe joined host Clarissa Kristjansson on Thriving Thru Menopause to discuss the complex challenges and stress women face, especially during menopause in the post-COVID world.

They discuss the impact of stress, burnout, technology's influence, and information overload in today's society.

Delia provides insights into the physiological differences in stress responses between men and women, emphasizing the need for effective stress management, creating new neural pathways, and simplifying life to enhance stress resilience. She explains how the complexity of the world and the information overload can overwhelm the female brain, leading to hormonal imbalances and emotional instability.

The discussion also touches on the adverse effects of childhood experiences on stress levels and menopause symptoms. The importance of humour in navigating menopause and practical steps to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

Delia offers a seven-point checklist to help listeners build new neural pathways and manage stress more effectively. Delia provides actionable steps for women to thrive and improve their coping capacity.

Takeaways

• The world post-COVID is more complex and overwhelming, leading to increased stress and burnout among women.

• The female brain is more sensitive to stress and hormonal fluctuations, impacting emotional regulation and well-being.

• Choice fatigue and information overload contribute to stress and overwhelm, making it important to simplify life and focus on what can be controlled.

• Addressing chronic stress and managing cortisol levels are crucial for preventing burnout and maintaining hormonal balance.

• Adverse childhood experiences can make women more susceptible to stress and difficult menopause transitions.

Timeline

00:02 Welcome to Thriving Through Menopause Podcast

01:32 Introducing Dr. Delia McCabe and the Importance of Support

01:56 Navigating Stress and Burnout in a Post-COVID World

04:00 The Complexities of Information Overload and Technology

06:06 Understanding Burnout Beyond Work: A Modern Phenomenon

06:35 Menopause in the Modern World: Challenges and Misinformation

11:40 The Impact of Stress on Women's Health and Menopause

18.20 The Effects of Hormonal Changes on the Female Brain

20.51 Addressing Chronic Stress and Choice Fatigue

25:12 Preventing Burnout and Managing Stress

33:10 The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Menopause

37:21 The Importance of Managing Cortisol Levels

40:14 Simplifying Life and Managing Stress for a Better Future

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Journey In this podcast episode, the host, Clarissa, interviews guest Suzanne Laurie, a nutrition therapist and positive psychologist specializing in menopause and perimenopause.

The discussion centres on the importance of building mental resilience in the menopausal journey of women. They talk about the different causes of burnout in midlife women, such as work pressure, societal expectations, and dealing with major life changes.

Suzanne emphasizes the significance of a positive mindset and robust social support systems in combating stress and maintaining good health. She also identifies ways to enhance resilience, including maintaining a balanced, nutritious diet, exercising regularly, practising mindfulness, and reducing stress.

The conversation further explores the impact of societal ageism and sexism on the way midlife women perceive themselves and their health. They also discuss the potential of menopause as a pivotal and empowering life stage despite its challenges.

The guest emphasizes the need for women to acknowledge the realities of ageing and to remember that perimenopause is part of a broader conversation about midlife female health.

Timelines

00:02 Introduction to the Podcast

01:30 The Importance of Mindset in Menopause

01:49 Guest Introduction: Suzanne Laurie

04:10 Understanding Resilience

07:56 The Impact of Midlife Challenges on Menopause

18:03 The Importance of Self-Care and Delegation

24:03 The Role of Social Support in Resilience

29:37 Building Resilience Through Positive Mindset

36:58 Closing Thoughts and Guest Contact Information

38:51 Preview of Next Week's Episode

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Exploring the Potential of Psilocybin for Menstruation and Menopause.

In this podcast episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, we talk about using psilocybin, a type of psychedelic compound, as a holistic approach to managing health conditions related to menstruation and menopause.

I am joined by leading scientific journalist and author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women, Jennifer Chesak. She highlights its effects on the brain and defines how it impacts mental structure and responses to beliefs.

The potential benefits of women using psilocybin range from improving body image and mood enhancement to managing conditions like PMDD and PMS. Although clinical trials and research in this area are still underway, she emphasizes the need for the scientific community to consider psilocybin as a potential therapeutic solution in women's health.

Key Points of the Conversations

• Why a book for women?

• Why/how does psilocybin work? Why are we seeing promising results through research?

• How does psilocybin affect the menstrual cycle?

• Can psilocybin help with menopause (depression, sexual dysfunction, overall symptoms)?

• Any safety concerns?

Timeline

01:32 Introducing the Guest: Jennifer Chesak

01:57 Understanding Psilocybin and Its Benefits 0

3:48 The Role of Psilocybin in Women's Health

09:45 The Science Behind Psilocybin

18:19 Psilocybin and Indigenous Practices

24:06 Psilocybin and Women's Menstrual Health

28:28 Psilocybin and Menstrual Cycle: Timing and Energy Considerations

29:26 Fasting and Psychedelic Journey: A Menstrual Perspective

29:50 Understanding Macro and Micro Dosing

30:30 Microdosing and Menstrual Cycle: A Research Perspective

33:15 Psilocybin and Menopause: A New Hope

34:37 Psilocybin vs SSRIs: A Comparative Analysis

37:31 Psilocybin and Female Sexual Dysfunction

43:13 Psilocybin and Trauma: A Menopause Perspective

49:15 Safety Concerns and Considerations with Psilocybin

55:00 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects

Jennifer Chesak

Jennifer Chesak is the author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women. She is an award-winning freelance science and medical journalist, editor, and fact-checker, and her work has appeared in several national publications, including the Washington Post. Chesak earned her master of science in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill, and she currently teaches in the journalism and publishing programs at Belmont University.

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In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, host Clarissa speaks with Suzanne Yates, an acclaimed international therapist, about menopause from a Chinese medicine perspective.

Suzanne provides insight into the seven-year cycles in Chinese medicine that correlate to women's lives and how these stages affect menopause.

They also highlight the importance of incorporating holistic practices such as Qigong and yoga to address the physical and emotional changes women experience during this phase.

In addition, they touch upon the concept of Chinese medicine's Extraordinary Vessels and share simple exercises to maintain balance during menopause.

Time stamps

00:02 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:47 Guest Introduction: Suzanne Yates

02:59 Suzanne's Journey into Chinese Medicine

06:36 Understanding Chinese Medicine and Women's Health

07:09 Suzanne's Personal Experience with Menopause

08:49 The Importance of Preparation for Menopause

13:06 Understanding the Seven-Year Cycle in Chinese Medicine

22:11 The Concept of 'Second Spring' in Chinese Medicine

29:11 Understanding Extraordinary Vessels in Chinese Medicine

32:12 Exploring Similarities in Eastern and Western Philosophies

32:30 Understanding the Central Channel in Our Bodies

33:17 The Balance Between Physical and Spiritual

33:48 The Importance of Energy Flow and Connection

35:22 Exploring the Concept of Vision in Life

35:33 The Impact of Menopause on Self-Expression

36:34 The Connection Between Physical and Emotional Health

36:51 Understanding the Girdle Vessel in Chinese Medicine

37:53 The Importance of Standing and Connection to Earth

38:59 The Role of Posture in Qigong

40:55 The Interconnection of Diet, Movement, and Breath

42:32 Simple Exercises for Healing and Support

54:04 The Importance of Listening to Your Body

56:00 Conclusion: The Interconnectedness of All Things

About this Guest

Suzanne Yates is an acclaimed international therapist, teacher, researcher and innovator. A published author and expert in the field of pre and postnatal shiatsu and bodywork, she has taught doctors, midwives, nurses, shiatsu therapists and massage practitioners over the past 30 + years. Her speciality is women’s health at all stages.

Through supporting pregnant women to be more connected with their body’s wisdom, she discovered the power of the Extraordinary Vessels of Chinese medicine to access deeply held memories.

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Not all of us are parents, and some of us are small children; however, many of us during this time will have the collision of teenagers, their exams stress and our period/menopause.

It can be a heady combination as I well know when I was in the throes of perimenopause with the Tom doing the Australian HSC - it brought us to tears many times.

In this episode of the 'Thriving Thru Menopause' podcast, host Clarissa Kristjansson engages with Emily Hughes, a co-founder of the Parent Guide to GCSEs and the Parent Guide to Post 16.

They discuss the stress revolving around school exams during the phase of menopause and strategies to manage it.

During these candid conversations, Emily shares how the guides provide support for parents, the struggle of teenagers in adapting to the academic curriculum, and the unique challenges teachers face.

Apart from being an informative source regarding GCSEs, the guides also assist parents in understanding and supporting their teenagers' emotional and hormonal changes.

The episode also highlights the need for holistic approaches to tackling menopause symptoms and encourages parental participation in the podcast community.

Show Notes

00:16 Introduction to Thriving Thru Menopause

00:16 The Intersection of School Exams, Teenagers, and Perimenopause

00:41 Introducing Emily Hughes: The Parent Guide to GCSEs

01:08 The Importance of Holistic Approaches to Menopause

02:40 Emily's Journey: From Teaching to Creating Parent Guides

05:02 The Impact of the Pandemic on Education

05:45 The Challenges of Parenting Teenagers

06:08 The Stress of School Exams: A Global Perspective

13:20 Understanding the Teenage Brain and Its Development

17:13 The Role of Parent Guide to GCSEs

29:20 The Impact of Perimenopause on Parenting

34:26 Conclusion and Preview of the Next Episode

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If you are menopausal, then it is a possibility that you have gained weight. Typically, you can gain 5-8% of your baseline body weight in the first two years of menopause.

Recently, it has become a popular trend: taking Ozempic for weight loss. It's a once-weekly injection that the FDA approved for use in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Ozempic is not approved for weight loss. However, semaglutide is approved for weight loss under the brand name Wegovy.

Ozempic can help people lose weight. However, experts recommend that people avoid using Ozempic for weight loss.

In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, host Clarissa Hughes and guest Amy Wilson, a board-certified pharmacist and a certified fitness and nutrition coach, discuss the impact of menopause on women's health and how unhealthy quick fixes, like the medication Ozempic, may pose unforeseen risks.

They emphasize the importance of holistic approaches to managing menopause, including sleep, exercise, and a balanced diet.

They warn against the dangers of quick fixes, which may result in skeletal muscle mass loss and bone density reduction, potentially leading to severe health conditions like osteoporosis and sarcopenia.

Furthermore, they express concern over the psychological effect of being dependent on quick-fix medications to maintain weight loss.

Finally, they discuss the importance of healthy eating habits, proper hydration, and regular movement in maintaining wellness during menopause.

The off-label use of Ozempic for weight loss is leading certain people to see you as a cash cow… and in Amy’s words YOU ARE BETTER THAN THAT

Key Points

Key Points 01:33 Understanding Menopause and Weight Gain

03:11 The Root Cause of Weight Gain During Menopause

04:52 The Impact of Dieting and Processed Foods

10:04 The Role of Hormones and Inflammation in Weight Gain

18:23 The Importance of Nutrition and Muscle Building

23:26 Practical Tips for Managing Menopause Symptoms 24:28 The Importance of Sleep and Establishing a Routine

26:12 The Impact of Sleep on Chronic Inflammation and Productivity

26:44 The Interconnectedness of Our Body Systems

27:11 The Foundations of Good Health

27:57 The Rise of Quick Fixes: A Look at Ozempic

29:04 The Pros and Cons of Ozempic

30:03 The Risks of Rapid Weight Loss and Muscle Wasting

33:12 The Psychological Impact of Weight Loss Medications

33:45 The Importance of Embracing Individuality and Healthy Body Image

35:26 The Risks of Gut Motility Issues and Potential Increase in Cancer

37:03 The Dangers of Relying on Medications for Health

38:19 The Importance of Daily Health Maintenance

43:53 The Risks of Unregulated Medications and the Importance of Nutrition

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Most women I know care deeply about their hair and invest significant time and resources in maintaining it. However, as women go through menopause, they may face unexpected changes in the density, texture, and growth of their hair due to hormonal changes.

But take heart! This episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast aims to provide knowledge and solutions to women struggling with these issues.

Dr. Alan J Bauman MD, an expert in hair transplant surgery and hair loss treatment, is here to provide practical tips and advice on preventing and treating hair loss.

His wealth of knowledge on hair restoration treatments and procedures can help women achieve fuller and healthier-looking hair. If you're experiencing hair thinning and loss, know that effective non-surgical hair restoration treatments are available that can help restore your hair's fullness and vitality.

The treatments can range from lifestyle adjustments to advanced techniques like red light therapy, platelet-rich plasma treatment, medical-grade hair replacement systems, and future techniques like hair follicle transplantation using one's own preserved follicles.

Dr. Bauman emphasizes the importance of nutrition and lifestyle factors in maintaining healthy hair and overall wellness. He shares valuable insights on how nutrition and dietary changes can impact hair health and suggests foods that can help support healthy hair growth.

He explains how genetics, hormonal shifts, and environmental factors can lead to hair thinning and offers advice on maintaining healthy hair as women age.

Dr Bauman also touches on the future of hair restoration, highlighting the potential of hair follicle stem cell banking.

SHOW NOTES

00:01 Introduction to Hair Loss in Women

02:05 Understanding the Causes of Hair Loss

03:13 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Hair Loss

11:13 Exploring Hair Loss Treatments

13:35 The Role of Hormone Therapy in Hair Loss

26:54 Hair Transplantation for Women

30:16 Addressing Hair Loss in Cancer Patients

36:21 The Future of Hair Restoration

42:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, Clarissa invites Dr Alicia Jackson, CEO and Founder of EverNow, a digital health company specializing in women's menopause and perimenopause health.

They explore common misconceptions about menopause and perimenopause, highlighting the need for more comprehensive understanding and treatment options.

Dr Jackson shares insights from their data-driven research on symptoms experienced by women, emphasizing the importance of individualized approaches in managing menopause.

They also discuss the societal impact of menopause, particularly in the workplace and the urgent need for businesses to recognize and address this issue. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the offerings from EverNow and the value of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

Key Takeouts from Our Conversation:

1. Menopause is more than just symptoms - it's about your long-term health - brain, bone, and cardio-metabolic.

2. Symptoms start sooner than you think - as early as your late thirties and early 40's.

3. Often, symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause aren't what you are thinking of Fatigue, sleeplessness, anxiety and depression. It's so much more than hot flashes.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction to Menopause and Perimenopause

00:46 Understanding Menopause and its Impact on Women's Health

01:25 The Importance of Supporting the Podcast and Sharing its Messages

02:46 Introduction to D

r Alicia Jackson and Her Work

03:24 The Founding of Ever Now and its Mission

04:15 The Impact of Menopause on Women's Health

04:57 The Importance of Research and Data in Menopause Treatment

05:56 The Need for More Inclusive Clinical Trials

06:56 The Long-Term Health Implications of Menopause

09:27 The Importance of Understanding Menopause Symptoms

17:39 The Impact of Menopause on Women's Work Life

22:27 The Silent Quitting Phenomenon in the Workplace

26:20 The Importance of Female Leadership in the Workplace

26:44 The Need for Menopause Support in Businesses

29:07 The Role of Government in Women's Health

33:00 The Impact of Menopause on Different Ethnic Groups

40:44 The Importance of Personalized Care in Menopause

43:21 The Role of Lifestyle in Managing Menopause

48:53 The Future of Menopause Care with Evernow

50:22 Closing Remarks and Preview of Next Episode

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In this episode of the 'Thriving Thru Menopause' podcast, host Clarissa welcomes Jennifer Woodward, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and creator of FDN Business.

They engage in an immersive discussion around holistic ways to manage perimenopause symptoms.

Emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet, adequate rest, stress management, proper exercise, and thoughtfully utilized supplements, Jennifer details how making small changes can lead to transformative results in mood, energy, digestion, and hormonal balance.

The duo also cautions against the use of supplements as quick fixes and encourages listeners to adopt a healthy lifestyle based on their ancestral roots.

They highlight that weight issues can also be resolved by nourishing the body and calming the mind.

Jennifer invites interested listeners to explore the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition self-paced certification program and her own services at Jennifer Woodward Nutrition.

00:02 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:47 Guest Introduction: Jennifer Woodward

02:21 Understanding Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

03:29 The Role of Lab Tests in Hormone Therapy

04:21 The Impact of Perimenopause on Women's Health

09:04 The Importance of Diet in Managing Menopause Symptoms

09:54 The Misconceptions about Supplements

20:23 The Role of Stress in Perimenopause

25:38 The FDN DRESS Protocol for Managing Perimenopause

34:59 Conclusion and Contact Information

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This week on Thriving Thru Menopause, I am joined by Dr. Bill Rawls, a board-certified OBGYN known for his holistic expertise in helping women manage menopause.

Dr. Rawls shares his journey to alternative medicine, his personal battle with fibromyalgia and Lyme disease, and how his stressful situation led him to herbal practices.

He explains how every human body's function is cellular, and maintaining cellular health is crucial.

Drawing from his recent #1 bestselling book,The Cellular Wellness Solution: Tap Into Your Full Health Potential with the Science-Backed Power of Herbs, Dr Rawls discusses how our modern lifestyle and diet mean that crucial natural phytochemicals are missing from our diet — and how they are the key to protecting cellular health, an essential component to living and ageing well.

Dr. Rawls discusses the benefits of combining low doses of bioidentical hormones with herbal therapy to manage menopausal symptoms.

He also encourages women to adopt healthy habits like regular physical movements and consuming a whole-food diet to improve their health.

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:49 Dr Bill Rawls' Journey to Holistic Medicine

05:07 Understanding Cellular Wellness

07:59 The Importance of Movement for Cellular Health

18:01The Role of Herbs in Cellular Health

23:31 The Impact of Modern Lifestyle on Cellular Health

24:55 Herbal Medicine and Hormone Therapy in Menopause Management

37:20The Importance of Foraging and Consuming Wild Plants

39:54 Conclusion and Further Resources

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In this episode, I am joined by Kim Rahir, a former journalist turned health coach, a survivor of MS turned European Champion in Master Weightlifting - and on a mission to help middle-aged women embrace muscle and strength as the one-stop-shop solution for a host of health problems often from our thirties onwards.

Her approach is to turn scientific knowledge about human health into actionable toolkits for everyday life.

Kim Rahir shares her inspiring journey of managing her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through strength training and its tremendous benefits to her life.

After her MS diagnosis over ten years ago, she turned her situation around and even became the European champion in Masters weightlifting for her age group.

Kim emphasizes the importance of resistance and strength training in managing many health and well-being issues of midlife women, including maintaining bone density, managing blood sugar, and enhancing physical strength and mental health.

Additionally, she discusses how small, manageable steps in strength training can significantly transform the lives of many women, especially those in their midlife years, to become stronger and healthier.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation

00:37 Kim's Journey with MS

03:35 Facing the Fear of MS

04:37 The Power of Living in the Moment

05:04 The Role of Exercise in Managing MS

09:40 Kim's Introduction to Weightlifting

13:48 The Impact of Strength Training on Health

17:51 Overcoming Resistance and Empowerment

20:48 Understanding Resistance to Physical Activity

21:25 The Evolutionary Reason Behind Our Sedentary Lifestyle

22:38 The Consequences of a Sedentary Lifestyle

23:16 The Importance of Reactivating Unused Muscles

24:26 The Challenges of Starting an Exercise Routine

25:31 The Initial Steps to Starting an Exercise Routine

27:05 The Importance of Starting Slowly and Building Strength

27:45 The Challenges of Exercising in Midlife

28:07 The Importance of Adapting Exercise to Our Age and Lifestyle

32:53 The Importance of Acknowledging Where You Are At

37:03 The Power of Small Steps and Consistency

40:32 How to Get in Touch and Start Your Fitness Journey

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How can slow living and botanicals help our skin in menopause?

Chwynyn Vaughn of Slow Botanicals (Pronounced “Quinin”) joined me on @thrivingthrumenopause to talk about how botanicals can be healing and nourishing for our skin as we age.

Chwynyn creates beautiful, handmade skincare products made from botanicals she grows in her organic garden and harvests in the wild, including flowers, plants, mushrooms, lichens, and seeds.

Chwynyn's dedication to both practices is a part of her commitment to slow beauty. She shares Slow Beauty and how it is part of a broader slow-living lifestyle.

Key Points in the Interview:

• What is Slow Living 00:6:17

• Defining Slow Beauty 00:9:48 3.

• How to use herbs internally and on your skin for maximum benefit 00:15:49

• Specific Skincare considerations for perimenopause and menopause 00:19:38

• How to align your skin care with circadian rhythms 00:23:30

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As we age, it becomes increasingly difficult to become the "I can do anything" woman we aspire to be, especially after menopause.

This week, we have Kelly Howard, the Fitness Consistency Expert, joining us to discuss how women can prioritize their fitness and feel great in the second half of their lives.

Kelly shared her secrets to fitness:

• Why consistency is the key to achieving long-term fitness goals

• How starting small can be smart for beginners

• Why your brain is your biggest fitness asset

• Overcoming common myths about fitness

• How adventure can be incorporated to achieve fitness goals

With 2024 just around the corner, this episode is an excellent resource for those who want to get active, fit, and even step out of their comfort zone.

Kelly Howard is the fitness consistency expert with a touch of adventure, founder of Fit is Freedom, host of the Fit is Freedom Podcast, and bestselling author of FIT: Active & Ageless for Life.

For over 25 years, Kelly has helped thousands of women prioritize their fitness so they can feel great and have more fun in this second half of life. She loves helping women get active, fit, and out of their comfort zone (if they’re willing).

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Join host Clarissa Kristjansson as she dives into holistic wellness with Dr. Christina Burns, a distinguished Doctor of Eastern Medicine and Herbalist specializing in women's health and fertility. With a wealth of experience featured in publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, NY Post, and Bustle, Dr. Burns brings a unique perspective to menopause management.

This week's episode explores the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ‘s invaluable role in helping women flourish during menopause. Dr. Burns, who has immersed herself in mindfulness and Eastern medicine in remote areas of China, India, and Nepal, sheds light on the physiology of menopause and its impact on hormones, mind, skin, hair, and metabolism.

Discover how acupuncture can be a powerful ally in navigating the menopausal journey. Dr. Burns shares her expertise on the profound effects of Chinese herbs, providing natural solutions to enhance well-being during this transformative phase of life.

Whether you're seeking personalized mind-body programs, informed nutrition, or lifestyle management tips, our guest's wellness institute in NYC is dedicated to empowering women on their path to optimal health.

Tune in for a captivating conversation on menopause and the role that Traditional Chinese Medicine can play in women's health at this time.

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This week, we're going to take a look at unlocking menopause metabolism secrets. By understanding how your body changes during menopause, you can start to make healthy, nutritious choices that help you lose weight and keep it off.

If you're struggling with weight gain or nutrition concerns during menopause, this episode is for you! We'll cover everything you need to know about unlocking menopause metabolism secrets, from weight gain to nutrition to strength training.

By the end, you'll have all the information you need to start making healthy, sustainable changes to your diet and lifestyle!

This week my guest Rachel Freiman, the dynamic CEO of MindStrong Fitness and author of "Becoming MindStrong," spills the beans on why restrictive diets are a dead-end, how to be a healthy weight without giving up your favourite treats and the importance of strength training for maintaining muscle mass and keeping your metabolism strong.

Have you ever wondered how to ignite your metabolism, especially during menopause or post-menopause?

Rachel shares insightful tips and practical advice on why 90% of your weight management nutrition.

Learn from Rachel how to make nutrition a sustainable lifestyle.

No more short-term fixes! Discover the keys to long-lasting health and fitness without feeling deprived.

Menopause Myths Debunked: Is menopause a metabolism death sentence? Find out as Rachel dives into common misconceptions and provides empowering insights for women navigating this phase of life.

Breaking the Plateau: Feeling stuck despite trying everything? Rachel discusses strategies for overcoming plateaus and achieving breakthroughs in your fitness journey.

What about supplements during menopause? Rachel separates fact from fiction, guiding you on whether they're necessary.

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Trauma-informed, Somatic (body-based) Empowerment & Sexuality Coach Kim Coffin joins me this week to share her passion for helping women feel sexy in their lives and bodies again – aka get their sexy back!

Kim shares her own story of being sexually assaulted by her stepfather at 14, her mother’s denial of the experience and how that led her to develop what she describes as fake confidence in her 20s and 30s to get her through life.

As she approached midlife and perimenopause, she began to disconnect from her partner and children. In her own words, she became a ‘walking talking head’ wholly disconnected from her body and the signs that her body was giving out that she needed to address this childhood trauma - adrenal fatigue and exhaustion, reduced sex drive and emotional numbness.

After taking time out to work through her own trauma, she is now helping other women to feel sexy in their life and body again. They are reconnected to their body and sexuality, to the sacred feminine, their sensuality, the pelvic bowl, their pussy and their inner GPS.

Best quote

‘All the parts of us we have dismissed, shamed, shut down. We need to light them back up, bring them back online and cultivate safety and trust. Learn to liberate your truth and restore your natural bliss’.

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This week, my guest is Dr Angela De Rosa, and we discuss why she believes testosterone is vital for women in perimenopause and menopause.

Testosterone is a highly misunderstood hormone in women.Even though Testosterone is one of the most abundant hormones in women, it is hardly ever discussed or given it's just due in the treatment of perimenopause/ menopausal women. Dr De Rosa shares her views on why the current guidelines for menopause treatment exclude testosterone except for low libido.

Dr DeRosa discusses how testosterone deficiency affects women's daily quality of life and puts them at risk for chronic illness. Sharing low testosterone levels can lead to several symptoms in women, including hot flashes, lower libido, and mood swings, amongst other symptoms.

She discusses the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women in this period and the importance of testosterone therapy for women in perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Angela DeRosa discusses essential issues related to testosterone therapy and hormone replacement and provides valuable information on how to get the most from these treatments.

We also talk about how birth control pills impact testosterone levels in women and how to consider them not only for the reproductive system but also for the overall body.

Dr DeRosa also talks about the blatant gender bias that occurs in medicine and, in particular, the bias treatment of women in perimenopause and menopause.

Angela DeRosa, DO, MBA, CPE, founded the Hormonal Health Institute and DR/M Integrative Health. She is also the former founder and owner of DeRosa Medical, which was one of the first and most prestigious hormonal healthcare practices in the Southwest.

For more than 25 years, Dr. DeRosa has been advocating for a greater understanding of hormonal health, especially as it relates to menopausal women. She is the author of “How Your Doctor is Slowly Killing You.”

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My guest today is Sheree Clark, a Midlife Courage Coach who calls her practice Fork in the Road. Sheree says she became a courage coach because she believes “it takes guts to live the second half of your life for you when you’ve lived the first half for everyone else.”

Sheree and I dive deep into:

Why it takes guts or courage for midlife women to live their lives for themselves? Shouldn’t that just come easily?

Sheree’s advice for someone listening who feels they are NOT their best versions of themselves, and they want more from life?

The traits of women who are most successful, who make the most and fastest progress toward their own goals-

The common mistakes women make…or ways of thinking that may not serve them-

Why self-love is part of the issue here. And how do we begin to address that?

Sheree shares a baby step that we can implement today.

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Continuing this month’s themes of uplifting and positive messages around menopause, I was delighted to have Dr. Prudence Hall as my guest. She is the medical director and founder of The Hall Center, a holistic medical centre specializing in women's health, detox, weight loss, and daily feeling full of life.

She started as a traditional gynaecological surgeon and transitioned her career to focus on regenerative and integrated medicine. Recognizing the urgent need to tackle stubborn ageing symptoms, she focuses solely on regenerative medicine, aiming to address root causes and promote optimal health without relying on pharmaceuticals.

Dr Hall is passionate about guiding clients to attain peak well-being and proactively ward off the expected decline, employing established natural and regenerative approaches.

We deep-dived into

• The Importance of a Holistic Approach to Health and Well-Being

• Regenerative Medicine and How It Aims to Address the Root Causes of Health Issues

• Ageing With Radiance, Including Vitality, Mental Well-Being, and Overall Life Quality

• Holistic Approaches to Managing Menopausal Symptoms

The advice is to know your symptoms, get the help and support you need.

The biggest takeaway was that there is a radiance to this transition. We are gifted with the opportunity to really know ourselves, love greatly and create relationships that we can’t as younger women.

Follow your bliss. Menopause is not the end but a beginning.

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How much do you enjoy your life?

Do you feel as if your emotions have flatlined?

In perimenopause, we often feel low, not quite like ourselves, even if there is nothing fundamentally wrong. We have supportive partners and friends, great kids, and a job we enjoy and yet life feels dull and grey. Can you relate?

This is anhedonia – a word only a few of us have heard of but one that explains why so many of us feel we are sleepwalking through life.

Anhedonia is from the Greek word for 'without pleasure' and describes a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It explains why many of us spend our lives in a fog, feeling neither happy nor sad, just not very much at all.

This week my guest is British author and journalist Tanith Carey who joins me to talk about the missing grey area in mental health - blah- where too many mid-life women are living their lives.

Great news is that midlife women don't have to accept this as the status quo. Blah has a range of biological and environmental reasons that can be tackled to live up to your potential. Simple awareness that 'blah' is 'a thing' is the first step to addressing through a range of approaches and putting together a toolbox of resources that works for you.

With the help of world-leading experts and by digging into the latest research, Tanith shows you how your brain's dopamine reward system works and provides strategies to help you bring colour back into your life.

Specifically, we dive into:

• How did Tanith come across anhedonia - and why most of us haven't heard about it?

• How did she discover a way out of it - and what has it meant in her life?

• How other mid-life women find their reasons for blah - and find a way out of it.

This is the episode that will teach you how to kickstart your feel-good chemicals and start loving life again.

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In this second episode, as part of the series for Menopause Awareness Month, I am joined by Lil Glamben, a true inspiration. Her mission to transform beliefs, experiences, and options around menopause is empowering women to fulfil their deepest desires, dreams, and destinies during midlife and beyond. With over 30 years of experience in behavioural health consulting, academia, philanthropy, women’s empowerment, DEIB, personal/spiritual development, and caregiving, Lil's Turn On Your Menopausal Superpowers! The method includes 7 Secrets to turn on 7 Superpowers.

At 61 years old, Lil is living proof that menopause can be an incredible journey of positive transformation. She feels deeply privileged to be a part of the unprecedented phenomenon of modern menopause and encourages women to embrace this new chapter in their lives with enthusiasm and courage. The phenomenon of modern menopause.

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In the first episode of our series for Menopause Awareness Month, I am joined by Mel Ross, an executive leadership mentor and coach who focuses on helping organizations humanize transformation.

Mel hit the wall when she entered perimenopause, as no one had prepared her for what to expect.

Mel's experience of how she got up and thrived through those years became what is now called TEA with Mel.

Today, she is helping female leaders and entrepreneurs master time, energy, and attention to go beyond who they were before.

Our conversation covers these key areas:

• How to start taking back control of Time, Energy and Attention.
• How success is a lot closer than you think
• Mel's top tips for setting yourself up for Mastery and some small things you can do across all three areas to start taking back control.

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I am delighted to have Karen Robinson, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, this week as my guest. She is a therapist, transformational coach, speaker, best-selling author, and trauma recovery expert. Karen has been working as a therapist for 24 years and has gained a reputation for being an authentic and genuine provider.

Throughout her career, Karen has worked in various settings, such as schools, hospitals, community mental health, adoption agencies, inpatient units, and via teletherapy. She works with clients who are looking to make transformative changes in their lives. Karen is also the founder and CEO of Heal Thrive Dream, LLC.

In our conversation, we delve into how to challenge negative beliefs, the importance of self-care, and how support groups can aid in healing. We also talk about Karen's motivation for becoming a therapist, the most effective treatment methods for trauma, and what survivors can do to feel more hopeful.

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Maintaining good health is vital, and it all starts with the gut. A balanced diet and healthy lifestyle can help connect your mind and body to provide vibrant energy and keep you feeling your best.

When your gut is leaky, it increases inflammation and impairs your body's ability to absorb nutrients, leading to hormonal imbalances that exacerbate menopause symptoms.

In this week's podcast, I am joined by Prajakta Apte, a Registered Dietitian and Registered Yoga teacher specializing in functional nutrition and gut health. She is certified in Ayurveda and incorporates Ayurvedic practices into her nutrition consulting business.

Prajakta works closely with individuals struggling with digestive issues, helping them reconnect with their gut through the healing power of nutrition and lifestyle modifications. She believes in treating the root cause of her clients' problems rather than masking their symptoms.

During the conversation, you will learn what leaky gut is and how it affects the gastrointestinal system. This understanding will help you recognize potential signs and symptoms in yourself or others.

You will also gain insight into various factors that contribute to leaky gut, empowering you to make informed lifestyle choices to support gut health. Additionally, you will become familiar with the common symptoms of leaky gut, including digestive issues, food sensitivities, and possible connections to autoimmune conditions. This information can help you identify potential gut health concerns.

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My guest this week is Dr. Krista Coombs, a Chinese medicine practitioner for over 20 years, and in the last decade, she has integrated functional medicine into her practice. This has enhanced her ability to help patients, allowing them to regain their health and thrive, even in the face of debilitating diagnoses.

Having experienced managing a complex autoimmune condition, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, she realized the importance of prioritizing the fundamentals of health. It is crucial to master these fundamentals before or at least while delving deeper for answers through advanced testing, supplements, and medications.

After realizing the importance of establishing the foundations for healing in a low-cost and empowered way, Dr. K developed an online group program called "The EASY Way with Dr. K". This program teaches individuals how to reset their stubborn metabolism, manage weight appropriately, and improve the functioning of the body's many interrelated systems. The program is based on a 4 EASY Foundational Pillar approach to increase health span.

Specifically:

• Krista's personal journey with Hashimoto’s and how did that influence her to become an integrative health practitioner, combining Chinese medicine and Functional medicine?
• And what is happening in Functional medicine today that is changing the practice of medicine?
• What do you believe people need in order to manage autoimmune conditions, especially as they enter perimenopause more easily?
• Her best advice for achieving and keeping better health, even when living with an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or other chronic inflammatory conditions?
• Krista's biggest lessons learned from her experience, so far, living with Hashimoto’s through peri-menopause and are now in the early years of post-menopause?
• If she had a magic wand and could revisit her younger self, what health advice would she want to share with her?

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It has been found that more than a third of women either choose not to or cannot take Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which can leave them struggling with severe menopause symptoms. However, prescribed herbal medicine can potentially alleviate these symptoms as an alternative.

In this podcast episode, Hannah Charman, a medical herbalist, joins me to share her knowledge on how prescribed herbal medicine is a perfect alternative for menopause.

Hannah shares her personal experience on how she became a medical herbalist and explains what a medical herbalist is and the qualifications required to become one. She also goes in-depth on how she uses herbal medicine to treat menopause symptoms and answers some of the commonly asked questions about herbal medicine for perimenopause and menopause.

Additionally, some examples of how herbal treatment has assisted other women dealing with menopause are shared, which will help listeners understand how herbs work in treating menopause safely and effectively. Hannah also provides tips on how to find a good practitioner to help you.

You can connect with Hannah through her website https://physichealth.uk/

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Determining the necessary supplements and nutritional testing for menopausal women can be challenging, particularly when they come with a high price tag. Fortunately, we welcome Dr. Michael Biamonte, founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition, as our guest on the show this week. Dr. Biamonte has over 30 years of experience and has dedicated his career to helping his patients choose the right supplements and tests, thus improving their quality of life.

Dr. Biamonte is also the co-creator of BioCybernetics, a unique computer software program that analyzes blood work, mineral tests, and other lab tests to identify any imbalances in the body. Throughout our discussion, we delve into common pitfalls in nutrition and how to ensure that the tests you receive are accurate.

Dr. Biamonte holds a Doctorate of Nutripathy and is certified as a Clinical Nutritionist in New York State. He is also affiliated with several professional organizations, including the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists and the American College of Nutrition. Additionally, he serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board and has been recognized for his research in Nutrition and Physiology in "The Directory of Distinguished Americans."

To learn more about Dr. Biamonte, visit his website https://health-truth.com/

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In this episode, Dr Jessica Weiser-McCarthy is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Academy of Integrative Medicine. With over twenty years of clinical experience, she practices with both a deep scientific understanding and a firmly held belief that each of us possesses a natural ability to heal from within.

She is the founder of an integrative medicine practice in NYC and we discuss how integrative medicine can help patients navigate menopause. She covers the risks of HRT, and lifestyle factors that impact menopausal symptoms, and explores safe and effective treatments for menopause.

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This week I am delighted to be joined by Lara Frendijan, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist specializing in women's health, as she shares her expertise on how to regain energy, body confidence, and health after 40.

In this episode, Lara discusses the hormonal changes that often cause weight gain, anxiety, and decreased energy in women over 40. She provides valuable tips on how to regain hormonal balance and improve overall health without resorting to restrictive diets or excessive exercise. Lara also shares her personal experience with these changes and offers practical tips and insights based on the latest research and expert advice.

Learn more about effective approaches to weight loss after 40 and how to achieve sustainable results.

To learn more about Lara and her work go to her website https://nutritionherway.com

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Menopause businesses are booming and amongst the top companies is Womaness, a female-founded, high-performance collection of modern menopause products created by women for women that offer solutions from head to toe (and everything in between).

Founded by Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs who believe women deserve modern, innovative products, essential information, and unlimited inspiration that help take the “pause” out of menopause. Their mission is to help women tap into their fierceness, sexiness, realness and agelessness.

Not only are they providing women with essentials but they are also paving the way for women in business, catching the eyes of VCs, despite the stigma of only 2% of female-founded companies receiving funding, and building Womaness up to be something bigger than they could have imagined.

Sally Mueller joined me to talk about

• The importance of being educated about what's changing with our bodies and how to go about finding the right doctor; and the importance of being connected to a community.
• What made Sally and Michelle start Womaness and how they are different from other products and brands in the market?
• What has been the biggest shock to you now that they've been in the market for over two years?
• We discuss Womaness's top products and how they're formulated to address the major symptoms of menopause.
• What's next for Womaness?

To learn more go to https://womaness.com/

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How can self-compassion helps us cope with menopause, life changes and learning to thrive rather than just survive?

Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions but bring about changes in our bodies that sometimes conflict with society's view of how we should look. Symptoms like anxiety, low libido, brain fog and mood swings can lead us to be critical and even hateful towards ourselves. Especially if they create issues at work or in our closest relationships.

Often there is a lack of compassionate emotional and physical support for women and people experiencing this transition from the medical community and culture at large.

Join Clarissa today for her conversation with Dr Nicola Harper, doctor, coach and teacher of Self-compassion. She loves helping amazing women to thrive and she regularly speaks about Compassionate Leadership.

In this conversation, we discuss why:

Self-Compassion is a skill set, not an emotion.

How you can train your inner critical voice to be an honest, supportive best friend, instead of dragging you down.

Learning to manage yourself and your energy as a valuable resource, will transform your experience of life.

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“Turning into a butterfly can’t be comfortable, but it has got to be amazing!”

My guest this week is TeriLeigh a MidLife Mindset Coach who helps women claim their menopausal process as a powerful initiation into the greatest stage of their lives.

TeriLeigh is a wisdom weaver, mind shifter, stress whisperer, and monkey mind shusher.

Menopause is an initiation process of accessing that wisdom to become Elders in our communities. Becoming a butterfly isn’t always comfortable, but it is beautiful. The best way to process these changes and access the depth of wisdom inside us is through MINDFULNESS.

In our conversation, we talk about:

• Her experience of participating in an African Elder Initiation as the youngest woman ever to do so. What exactly does that mean? What did that entail and how does that inform your work today?
• Teri's definition of CRONE and how does that differ from the term Elder?
• Why she feels that common menopause symptoms can be reframed to be understood as profound processes of elder initiation.
• What the modern-day woman do to be more mindful through menopause
• Teri shares an actionable step that will support the elder initiation process we are all experiencing in the name of menopause

To connect with Teri and take advantage of her free gift head over to her website https://www.terileigh.com

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PLAY - Please Look After Yourself - the ultimate form of self-care.

This week's guest is Janet Omstead Canada’s PLAY Expert and author of The Play Book: How To Get In The Habit Of Good Health,

Janet knows there is no one-size-fits-all approach to health. Using her PLAY method, she coaches women over 50 who want long-term, sustainable solutions with movement, nutrition, and stress management.

Listeners will get lifestyle strategies to feel their best and thrive with menopause including:

1. The #1 habit that influences weight gain the most

2. Why reducing stress matters so much

3. Stop struggling to exercise and start choosing to play

We dive into:

• How Janet discovered play as a platform?
• Making a case for all adults to return to a state of childhood play.
• Exposing the truth behind the quality and length of great exercise.
• Why play has no boundaries and how it keeps you fit and healthy.
• The science behind why play is medicine for the mind, body, and soul.

To connect with Janet and more about her work go to her website https://janetomstead.com/

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60% of women report sleep disturbances in perimenopause and menopause and the impact of poor sleep is huge!

Think brain fog, weight gain, moodiness and long-term potential health issues.

This week I was honoured to be joined by Dr Valerie Cacho an integrative sleep medicine specialist (MD), wellness consultant and CEO of Sleephoria, an online educational and sleep wellness company for women.

We discussed everything you need to know about sleep through perimenopause and menopause.

• The common reasons we don't sleep like hot flashes, waking up to urinate, insomnia
• How ageing and menopause affect your sleep and metabolism
• Holistic ways to help you sleep better if you suffer from insomnia during perimenopause and menopause.
• We discussed the benefits of yoga, therapeutic massage, ear acupuncture, exercise
• Is snoring normal? And do women snore just as much as men?
• How much sleep should I be getting?
• The pros and cons of sleep medication
• What are the most popular sleep myths, and where is the truth?

You can find out more about Valerie through her website, Instagram and LinkedIn.

And do check out the free checklist

https://www.sleephoria.health/f/exhaustion-checklist

And note on the book that she recommends to her patients 'Goodnight to Insomnia' by Greg Jacobs

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Do you need the courage and confidence to break out of your comfort zone?

As we get into midlife and beyond we often want to be more adventurous and creative.

And mental agility is vital to this and is a function of your daily habits - small consistent actions over time are what create big results.

This week my guest is Anna Levesque a distinguished leader in the outdoor industry as a mental agility and white water kayak coach.

What differentiates Anna is her approach to physical and mental well-being and how this is tied to success on the water and in life. She leads, inspires and coaches her clients on the self-leadership required to live a healthy, confident and adventurous life.

Anna is passionate about empowering her clients with courage and confidence through her company Mind Body Paddle.

In our conversation, we dive into:

• What is mental agility?
• How do you cultivate confidence and courage on and off the water?
• What is the average age of her whitewater kayak students?
• For those who don't have children, we talked about a different type of creativity.

To connect with Anna and learn more about her work go to https://mindbodypaddle.com/

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Trigger Warning: We are talking about sexual trauma and its impact on our menopause experiences. Please take care of yourself when listening.

One in 4 women worldwide report being sexually traumatised and that is probably an underestimation.

Increasingly we understand that trauma can play a significant role in the severity of our menopause symptoms, both physical and mental. Though considerable research is still required in this field.

My guest this week is Yoga Therapist and the founder of the Trauma Healing Yoga Therapy Program, Anissa Hudak

She works with women, in particular midlife women, who have been sexually traumatized to help them heal their PTSD (and other trauma-related issues) with yoga therapy. As a 2x rape survivor, She intimately understands the needs these women face and helps them navigate their healing journeys.

In our conversation we uncover

• What is defined as sexual trauma?
• How common it is and how it shows up in menopausal women?
• What is the difference between yoga and yoga therapy?
• What is the science behind it? How does it work?
• How is yoga therapy different from other modalities?
• How can yoga therapy help midlife women who have experienced sexual trauma?
• How long does it take to see results?

To learn more about trauma healing through yoga you can connect with Anissa at https://www.traumahealingyoga.com/home

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Hot flashes and night sweats are the most common symptoms of menopause. 80% of us will be impacted in some way during this time.

HRT and newer methods like Vezoah are there to support those of us who need it. But sometimes our vasomotor symptoms are less severe or we are unable to take medication for a variety of reasons.

An innovative way to tackle those hot moments is freezable jewellery Hot Girls Pearls that cool you down quickly and keep you cool for 30 minutes.

Leslie Myers who is currently the President of Hot Girls Pearls joins me to share more about this small but growing brand that helps women feel better inside and out. We talk about

• What are Hot Girls Pearls and how the business came about.
• Why and how they help women who are experiencing vasomotor symptoms
• Where you can get Hot Girls Pearls

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Recent evidence-based research shows that one of the principal regulators of health and hormones is the Gut Microbiome. The impact of the gut microbiota on health has become a rapidly growing and exciting area of research which clearly shows that therapeutic interventions, food and lifestyle, can positively modulate its composition and alleviate menopausal symptoms and associated symptoms of inability to reach and maintain a healthy weight, digestive disorders, fatigue, metabolic syndrome, thyroid issues and mood fluctuations.

This week I am joined by Gut Health Practitioner and Nutritionist Natalie Woodman who has years of clinical experience and worked with hundreds of clients, transforming their health through the Menopausal years through interventions targeting their Microbiome.

Natalie wants to let women know that through simple daily changes to their food (not dieting – in fact the opposite) and lifestyle changes (which the busiest woman can implement) they CAN change the trajectory of their health and transform their lives.

We talked about the following:

1. What is my Gut Microbiome and what role does it play in my health?
2. What foods diminish my Microbiome? What foods enhance my Microbiome?
3. What Lifestyle elements diminish my Microbiome? What Lifestyle elements enhance my Microbiome?
4. What role does the Microbiome play in perimenopause and Menopausal symptoms?
5. What simple shifts can I make to rebalance and replenish my microbiome to alleviate perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms?

For more information on Natalie, please visit her website on www.nataliewoodman.com

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In perimenopause, we can start to feel very uncomfortable in our skin. Acne, rosacea, fine lines, dryness ....And because it's on the outside it impacts how we feel about ourselves and our confidence.

This week my guest is Dr Keira Barr a dual board-certified dermatologist and menopause specialist who blends science with soul empowering women around the world with the tools needed to help them gain the control, clarity and confidence they crave during their midlife experience.

As the host of the Skinny Dipping Prescription podcast and creator of Somatic Skincare, she’s redefining skincare as the embodiment of our lived experience through no B.S. conversations, straight-up truths and tangible, actionable advice.

Her work has been featured in MindBodyGreen, Better Homes and Gardens, Reader’s Digest, Glamour, SELF, Oprah Magazine, and more.

In our conversation Keira and I talk about an empowering way for us to meet these menopausal changes in our skin.

• The impact of stress and trauma on skin health and the embodied experience of living in this skin of ours.
• A reframe of how to think about your skin
• The real secret to glowing skin that doesn't require a dime spent on products, prescriptions or procedures
• How to find comfort in your skin asap

To connect with Dr Keira Barr and learn more about her work visit her website https://drkeirabarr.com/

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This week I am joined by outspoken champion for women's voices in healthcare Amanda Laden.

Amanda shares her story of IVF, undiagnosis/misdiagnosis, and of being dismissed in the medical system.

She share her pregnancy, miscarriages, and then getting diagnosed with adenomyosis when it was too late and then finding out she had stage 4 endometriosis.

Ultimately, having a hysterectomy and going into perimenopause overnight.

In particular Amanda highlights:

-How to advocate for ourselves

- Why using our VOICE is so critical

- How the system needs to change to accommodate women and non-conforming people.

Connect with Amanda through her website https://www.periodtopause.com to learn more about her work and tune into her powerful podcast Period to Pause.

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Ready to have amazing sex? Too often we feel vaginal atrophy, dryness and low libido are our lot as we age. But it doesn't have to be this way.

This week my guest is Susan Bratton "Intimacy Expert to Millions" is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long.

We have an open frank conversation on sex and menopause and what we can proactively do to have the best sex of our lives. And it is, in my humble opinion, one we need to hear.

• Why do we lose our ability to self-lubricate as we age? How can we address the issue and are there any effective ways to stop or even reverse it?

• What can we do to combat the loss of desire and libido that menopause often brings?

• What are some common myths surrounding sex as we age? What can we do to continue having great sex as our bodies change?

• What are some of the root causes of loss of sensation and lubrication and how can we heal them?

• What is the O shot and how can it benefit menopausal women?

• You say libido reflects overall health, but that many people misunderstand the role of hormones for intimacy. How so? And why is blood flow even more important than hormones?

• What is the matriarchal view of pleasure and how can we reconcile it with the patriarchal view?

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This week my guest is Cathy Skipper an international teacher, plant person and healer who brings 30 years of teaching, healing, and plant experience, her highly-attuned intuition, and her mastery at ‘seeing the person within’ to all her work.

To become a wiser elder, a crone there is a journey we must undertake from peri-menopause to empowered leadership. And how using the Alchemical stages as outlined in Cathy's book The Alchemy of Menopause provides a framework for this journey.

In our conversation, we talk about

• Why connecting with the feminine power is key in menopause
• How that connection supports us in finding a whole new chapter of life t
• The importance of finding your true voice and its link to a deep connection with our maternal bloodline and ancestral voices.
• Why we need to shift the focus from needing to do to a period of guided inner work that helps you to trust your intuition
• The role of the Crone in the future of humanity

You can connect with Cathy through her website https://aromagnosis.com/ and follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Aromagnosisonlineschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cathy.skipper/

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Pelvic conditions are common but NOT normal!

Conditions of urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence and painful sex that commonly occur through menopause are very treatable and should not be ignored. People should not "live with these issues'.

Kegels /pelvic floor contractions need to be prescribed and taught to an individual so that it fits their needs.

This week my guest is Ingrid Harm Ernandes. She has been a physical therapist specializing in Women’s Health for over 26 years. She was the Co-Director and a mentor for the Duke Women’s Health Physical Therapy Residency Program She is board certified in Women’s Health (WCS) and Pelvic Floor Biofeedback. In 2021 she published her book, “The Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to solve your pelvic floor symptoms”.

In our conversation we discuss:

1. What prompted Ingrid to write the book?
2. How are the muscles involved in many of the pelvic floor conditions seen during menopause?
3. What happens during a pelvic exam and pelvic physical therapy?
4. What can people do to help themselves?

and more..

You connect with Ingrid on https://www.instagram.com/harmernandes/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-harm-ernandes-5057773b/

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Traditional Chinese Medicine view menopause as a natural progression of a woman's life. And that early preparation in our thirties can set us up for smooth perimenopause and menopause.

This week my guest is fellow TCM practitioner Jiaming Ju, a founder+CEO of KUN, a heritage wellness brand rooted in Chinese Medicine.

Jiaming is also a celebrated longevity economist and a proud, 2nd generation Chinese Medicine Practitioner in training. As an economist, she frequently publishes on ageing and gender inequality in the labour market.

Her father, Dr Ying Ju, is one of the most respected Chinese medicine doctors, with 40 years of clinical experience. They have both a telehealth practice facing a global client base and a large home clinic in Northeast China.

In our conversation, we dive into key aspects of TCM

• Menopause is a deeply individual experience, no one person has the same root causes of their symptoms, even if one the surface they look the same.
• A woman's health quality, later in life, depends on how well she goes through menopause
• Why preparation and women's health from 20-40 is key to ensuring a smooth health transition
• Jiaming shares how her business Kun provides an individualized herbal treatment approach for different women's needs, both before and during menopause

To learn more about the work of Kun Health go to their website https://www.kun.health/ and connect with Jiaming on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiaming-ju and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kunhealth/

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Are you in perimenopause or menopause and noticed that you have annoying ringing or buzzing in your ears aka Tinnitus?

Women notice that this can become an issue as they age. Current research indicates that this is related to lower estrogen levels as we have estrogen receptors in our ears and auditory pathways but the exact mechanism is still unclear. Tinnitus is a complex condition and can be exacerbated by psychological events such as mood disorders, depression and stress.

Although for some women HRT has helped for others it can make the condition worse. Binaural Sound Therapy (BST) can reverse the neuroplasticity phenomenon related to tinnitus by adequately stimulating the auditory pathway.

My guest today is Wayne Altman, a tinnitus sufferer, and someone who has a strong desire to make a difference to the people around him.

Wayne is the owner of Melody Clouds a subscription relaxation website and app.it with 8000 hours of Solfeggio, Binaural Beats, Guided Meditation, and 17,000 + Audiobooks all designed to relax and educate its subscribers at a price point other services just will not touch.

In our conversation we cover:

• What are Binaural Beats?
• How they can help with tinnitus
• The use of Binaural Beats and Solfeggio to affect your mood and enhance your well-being
• The role of binaural beats to help you fall asleep and get back to sleep

and much more....

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My guests this week have been BFFs since high school who ended up in the mad world of advertising. Used yoga to balance the crazy. Started doing yoga retreats for 10 years until Menopause HIT then their mission changed to one of service.

Jan Scott and Diana Phillips are on a mission to create Modern Menopause by getting real tools and knowledge into the hands of every woman including the marginalized; battered or imprisoned women struggling with poverty on top of Menopause

And with decades of experience in the advertising world, they want to shift corporate workplaces' conversation and action for menopausal co-workers.

And finally, we dive deep into their amazing upcoming Bali retreat experts for a week of one on one experience.

KEY POINTS

00:00:00 Thrive Through Menopause Podcast: Tips And Advice For Mind, Body, And Spirit

00:05:54 Embracing Age Wisdom Through Menopause-focused Activities And Yoga Retreats.

00:06:41 Shifting Focus To Menopause: Debunking Myths And Removing Stigmas

00:12:20 The Need For Support And Education On Menopause In The Corporate World

00:17:02 Importance Of Simplicity In Web Design For Health Information

00:19:38 Self-care During Midlife Transition And Perimenopause

00:26:55 The Power Of Intention In Bali Retreats

00:27:36 Selecting Inspirational Women For A New Project Blending Eastern And Western Modalities

00:32:57 Meet Petra Coveney a Journalist Who Created Menopause Yoga

00:36:08 Women's Health Experts With Different Styles: Amanda Thebe Emma Bardwell and Dr Shahzadi Harper

00:38:14 Food As A Healing Modality In Menopause

00:42:13 Jen Huber and The Importance Of Truth And Discarding False Information

00:44:31 Tailored Retreats: Understanding Personal Triggers And Needs

You can connect with Jan and Diana through their website https://windroseworld.com/ and learn more about the retreat and their wider mission Menopause Out LOUD!

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Don't you love it when you meet someone whose energy lifts you? Meet this week's guest Bria Gadd

Bria Gadd is a personal trainer and holistic health coach who specializes in female hormones. She is the founder of The Period Whisperer Podcast and the P4 formula, helping women with weight release and energy gain in pre and post-menopause.

Her superpower is teaching women to finally hear what their body is truly saying to them in perimenopause and menopause to finally feel like themselves again.

The 3 things I hope you take away from this podcast episode are:

1. - Why we need to start thinking about perimenopause at 35
2. - How to begin to rebalance your own hormones
3. - How to hear what your body is saying so you never lose yourself again

In our conversation Bria and talk about

• Why are so many women suffering in perimenopause these days?
• What is hormonal chaos?
• How do you begin to heal yourself?
• How Bria's P4 formula can help women drop weight and feel their energy soar

Connect with Bria on Instagram and on her website https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/

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Research has associated the lower estrogen levels that follow menopause with increased lower back pain in women compared to men of a similar age.

This week I am honoured to have Dinneen Viggiano as my guest. Dinneen helps active people with low back pain develop holistic think, eat, move skills they need to retrain their back pain with ease

A true “teachers’ teacher” with 23 years of experience, Dinneen is the creator of Retrain Back Pain®. She is also a Certified Nutrition Counselor, a NeuroKinetic Therapist and a Backfit Pro.

In our conversation, Dinneen shares her own story of debilitating back pain, her feeling of failure as a pro and faced with very little support from her clinicians she set about developing Retrain Back Pain®

Tune in to hear about:

1. How did you get into the work that you do?
2. What's unique about Retrain Back Pain?
3. What do you wish people knew about back pain?
4. What mistakes can people avoid so they can get back to their active lifestyles as soon as possible?
5. Does posture matter?
6. What's one thing most back pain programs don't address that they should be addressed with patients?
7. I hear that yoga is good for back pain, is that right?
8. Is back pain a result of a weak core?
9. What are some things that people can do right now to help their backs?

and more......

To find out more about Dinneen and her work go to her website https://retrainbackpain.com/ and follow her on social https://www.instagram.com/retrainbackpain/

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Ayurveda is a medical system that relies on a “natural” and holistic approach to physical and mental health. Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world's oldest medical systems and remains one of India's traditional healthcare systems. Today it is increasingly used across the world to support women going through perimenopause and menopause.

In this episode, I am honoured to be joined by Neethu C Mohan a highly experienced Ayurvedic practitioner with over 11+ years of experience in the clinical field working with Nirva, a women-centric health and wellness platform that integrates the ancient knowledge of Ayurveda and Therapeutic Yoga to manage chronic conditions.

Neethu specialises in helping women through menopause and gut health issues. She has helped over 1000 women regain their health, confidence, and glow through natural healing.

In our conversation Neethu and I discuss:

1) What is Ayurveda? How is it related to Yoga?

2) What is unique about Ayurveda?

3) How does Ayurveda perceive menopause?

4) What are the most common menopause symptoms the she sees in her clients? As an Ayurvedic practitioner, how she helps women in menopause?

5) How long does it take to experience visible results through the natural method?

6) Neethu shares some diet-related modifications and herbal remedies that all women could benefit from.

To learn more about Ayurvedic Medicine and the services offered by Nirva Health you can go to their website NirvaHealth.com and follow them on Instagram @nirvahealth

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Image a disease that affects 1 in 9 women, that was identified 80 years ago and for which there is no cure.

This week we are talking about LIPEDEMA. I am honoured to have back on the podcast Lisa Duerre cofounder and CEO of RLD Group who is living with this disease, we talk about her journey to discovering she had lipedema, and what it's like to live day to day as a corporate woman with this condition. And her work to be a strong advocate for raising awareness amongst doctors and the wider community.

Sometimes we mistake Lipedema for issues of obesity and it gets labelled as the 'Fat' disease. And of course, in our fat-shaming world, the blame falls on the person.

The Key Takeaways

• What is Lipedema
• What are the signs and symptoms and how it affects your life
• The roles of hormones?
• How to get your doctor up to speed with this illness?
• Common treatment methods for Lipedema
• How to become part of the awareness-raising movement

Connect with Lisa

Website: RLDGROUPPodcast: Ctrl+Alt+Delete with Lisa DuerreLinkedIn: RLDGROUPYouTube: Realtalk with Lisa Duerre

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How often do we complain that we didn't get the outcome we wanted from our doctor's visits?

Sometimes that is justified. What is essential for us is that whatever life stage we are in we get heard, validated and appropriately supported. Part of that process is advocating for ourselves and helping our doctors to help us.

So I was delighted when I connected with Dr Ann Hester, a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 25 years of direct patient care experience. Her passion for empowering patients started in medical school when she organized health fairs and wrote patient information literature. 

Her book Your Family Medical Record: An Interactive Guide to Getting the Best Care was published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. in 2000. In November of 2022, she published Patient Empowerment 101: More than a book, it’s an adventure!

Dr Hester also has a website for her new book, patientempowerment101.com, which allows readers to take online quizzes, watch engaging video clips, and download fillable forms about their symptoms and personal medical records.

In our conversation, we discussed important questions that apply whether we are in perimenopause or struggling with another condition

• Why do I need a personal copy of my health records?
• How do I help my doctor help me?
• How can I find the doctor who is right for me?
• Should I trust health technology?
• How can I prepare in advance for a doctor’s visit?
• Are there ways to decrease all the tests and procedures my doctor orders?
• What’s the best way to think through my symptoms?

I encourage you to check out Dr Hester's book https://www.amazon.com/Patient-Empowerment-101-More-adventure/dp/B0BMXQTZJB and https://www.patientempowerment101.com/ and follow her on Linkedin and Facebook

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Today there are over 350m+ of menopausal age in the global workforce. The conversation around menopause at work quite rightly is growing.

My guest today is Karen Stein a certified Executive Coach with a depth of business experience from +30 years in the professional services industry.

As a long-standing Partner of Deloitte since 2000, Karen commenced her second career in 2016 designing and leading the Coaching Program for Women Partners for Deloitte. Karen is also a faculty member of Deloitte University Asia-Pacific and co-facilitates leadership programs

Her purpose and passion for coaching women leaders towards sustainable long-term careers in business roles have brought her to strive to normalise the once-taboo topic of menopause in the workplace. She hopes that the impact of her coaching ripples widely to make our world a better place.

In our conversation we talk about:

Why is menopause a workplace issue?

What types of things can be done to support menopausal employees in the workplace?

Is education of the workforce the key solution?

How does coaching play a role with menopause in the workplace?

Normalising the dialogue around menopause will allow for more supportive conversations across a wider section of our communities.

To connect with Karen you reach out to her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-stein-coaching/ or go to her website http://www.karensteincoaching.com/

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Many environmental toxins cause hormonal disruption, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, headaches, weight gain, brain fog and more. Cleaning up your environment is essential if you want healthy balanced hormones.

This week I am joined by Peter Kozlowski M.D or Doc-Koz as he is better known to his patients we are focusing on the role your environment plays in your menopause transition. And how the big trouble makers like mould, chemicals and toxic metals can impact your hormonal health and your menopause journey.

• What is the link between hormones and toxins? Why is that?
• What sort of toxins do we encounter on a daily basis?
• How do they affect our hormones?
• What are 7 common hormone imbalances in the human body.
• How do toxins trigger those imbalances?
• What are some steps listeners can take right now to correct those imbalances?
• What should we be on the lookout for as we age?
• Can hormones be damaged beyond repair by toxins?
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It was really thought provoking conversation and if any of this feels like it could be an issue for you, then my first port of call is to

• Check out Dr Koz's new book available on Amazon 'Get the func out' https://bit.ly/3kIDgYc
• Go to the EWG.org website on up to date information on toxins in your food and day to day products

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Menopause is a natural phase of a woman's life and a powerful life transition to a new sense of self.

This week my guest is Melissa Ayres a Menopause Coach, Homeopath, and Theta Healing Practitioner. She supports women in all stages of menopause using homoeopathy, natural health care, and intuitive healing.

We talk about how women can choose to manage their menopause journey naturally and dive deep into what that actually means

• What is really going on in our bodies at menopause?
• What are the key disruptors of hormonal health?
• How can hormones be balanced naturally?
• What is the true meaning of menopause?
• How can menopause be an empowering time for women?
• What is the meaning behind the symptoms?
• What is the spiritual meaning of menopause?

You connect with Melissa on her website https://www.melissajayres.com/ to learn more

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Stress-related burnout amongst menopausal women is on the increase.

Today I am joined by Dr. Mary Sanders … AND 15 years ago, she experienced burnout firsthand and crashed hard!

At the time, she didn’t have the necessary tools or resources to navigate this difficult period in her life, so she panicked and ran away to the other side of the world.

Now, she is wholeheartedly committed to supporting women who want to transform the way they show up in this world and experience thriving health, happiness, and purpose, utilizing the tools of energy medicine, chiropractic, functional blood chemistry analysis, and positive psychology.

In our conversation, we talk about how energy medicine, positive psychology, and blood chemistry analysis help you overcome burnout.

We dive into:

• What is the clinical definition of burnout?
• What are some physical, emotional, and behavioural signs of burnout?
• What is grounding and why is it important?
• The neuroscience behind meditation
• What is energy medicine and how does it work?
• What are adrenal biomarkers?

and so much more...

Connect with her on her website https://www.drmarysanders.com

Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.maryesanders

and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.maryesanders

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How do you get your mojo back when menopause with its brain fog, weight gain and other symptoms wrapped up in an ageist/misogynistic world can knock our confidence sideways?

My guest this week is Professional Certified Coach Janelle Anderson, who specializes in working with women entrepreneurs helping them become confident in themselves.

She specialises in the inner work of shedding old stories that hold us back from living to our highest potential and establishing our true identity and purpose so we shine our light and make the impact we were meant to make in the world.

Janelle shares her own story and how she came to where she is today.

And inspiring points on

• What makes confidence so important for women during this season of their lives? (menopause, midlife)?
• What are the biggest challenges women face when it comes to being confident?
• How can women identify the areas of confidence and lack of confidence in their lives?
• A key tip that can help you begin to shift from self-doubt to confidence

Connect with Janelle on her website https://www.emerginglifecoaching.com/ and tune into her podcast Women Emerging Fearlessly

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Osteoporosis is common.

80% of osteoporosis cases are in women, and the majority of those are in post-menopausal women when the rate of bone loss is at its fastest.

Research indicates that approximately 1 in 10 women over the age of 60 are affected worldwide and this is likely to increase as our global population ages.

Fractures (broken bones) cause pain, decreased mobility, and function. Osteoporotic fractures are associated with reduced quality of life and increased mortality.

The North American Menopause Society has published a position statement that fracture risk depends on factors largely other than bone density.

This week's guest is Dr John Neustadt (New-Stat), ND is the Founder and President of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI) a naturopathic doctor who offers simple, creative, and integrative solutions to complex health problems. He is the author of Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis.

In our conversation, we talk about

• Why a whole-person approach is important and how it can reverse osteoporosis.
• What are the factors that can increase a person's risk of osteoporosis?
• Why bone density data only gives half the story
• How can people reduce fracture risk?
• Discuss the importance of certain nutrients for bone and how these have led to the creation of Osteo K supplement

Connect with Dr John Neustadt through his website https://www.nbihealth.com/ to learn more and buy a copy of book

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Aromatherapy can help to ease the symptoms of menopause, supporting you through this transitional phase of your life. But what are the best essential oils for menopause, and how exactly do they work?

My guest this week is Amy Anthony a certified clinical Aromatherapist, listed as one of America's most influential aromatherapists.

In our conversation, we talk about the different essential oils that can be beneficial during menopause.

We explore how essential oils work in the body, especially from a hormonal perspective

We also delve into the best ways to include these essential oils in your daily routine, and the safest way to use them.

How to work with an aromatherapist to find the perfect oil for your needs.

And safe and practical approaches to choosing your oils and using aromatherapy at home.

To learn more aromatherapy tune into her podcast Essential Aromatica 

If you want to work with Amy she has her private practice called NYC Aromatica which includes one-on-one customized aromatherapy sessions, online class offerings, corporate consulting and article writing.

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Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility. Endometriosis affects roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive-age women and girls globally and is probably an underestimation

My guest this week is Ana Gonzalez Herrera, founder of Glow Botanics and Hormone University.

Ana dedicated 15 years of her life to the corporate world, leading and growing well-known beauty and wellness corporations worldwide.

In the meantime, she was silently battling Stage IV Endometriosis, a condition that affects 10% of women that is horrendously painful and difficult to deal with. She was in pain 50% of her time with extreme PMS for over a decade and underwent 5 surgeries, infertility, and surgical menopause. Severe side effects with hormonal treatments inspired her to start her entrepreneurial journey to fulfil her vision of rethinking the women’s wellness space.

Knowing that hormonal wellness is the result of a balanced approach to health and with the naturopathic principles in mind, she launched Glow Botanica, a company that provides a series of effective natural remedies to help achieve hormonal balance by targeting symptoms, not age.

From her personal experience wellness starts from knowledge. Ana also built and launched Hormone University, the first educational platform focused on hormonal health, aiming to raise awareness and empower women to take control over their hormonal health, to be prepared when they step into the doctor's office, and to get their questions answered.

While her businesses are still young, Ana has the ambition to become the beacon of hormonal well-being, giving women all the tools to be in control of their hormones and not to be controlled by them.

In this episode we talk about the following:

1. Why Ana's personal journey led her to create two companies dedicated to hormonal health & wellness?

2. Why advocating for ourselves is crucial to our well-being?

3. The importance of everyone learning about hormonal health

4. Natural options available to treat symptoms of menstruation and menopause

5. Strategies to help us feel better if we are struggling with our hormones

You can connect and learn more about Ana's work by to https://www.glowbotanica.com/ and https://hormone-university.com/ and connect with them on social media

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My guest this week is Dr Ginger Garner an integrative PT, educator, and longtime advocate committed to making physical therapy services accessible, affordable, and equitable, especially for pelvic health. She is the CEO of Living Well Institute founded in 2000 to teach therapists how to use integrative therapies (Yoga, Functional and Lifestyle Medicine) in clinical and health promotion practice

In this episode, Dr Ginger and I discuss the importance of taking a functional, integrative, and lifestyle medicine approach to treating pelvic health issues. And Dr Ginger shares her innovative work focused on the close link between the vagus nerve and the three diaphragms, including the vocal diaphragm and voice. The voice is increasingly recognized as a tell-tale sign of health. It is the new biomarker for wellness.

We delve deeper into:

1. What does taking a holistic approach to menopause look like as a pelvic PT?

2. What is trauma-informed care?

3. Why do we need it and why does it matter for menopause?

4. What are common functional medicine tests and/or interventions for menopause?

5. What can integrative pelvic PT do - why is it superior to pelvic PT alone?

This is a must listen episode for patients and healthcare providers alike.

You can connect with Dr Ginger through her website https://livingwellinc.org/ to access the clinic and courses

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For those of us who are already aware of our neurodiversity perimenopause can leave us feeling more sensitive. We can experience that socializing is harder and communication that requires focus and concentration is challenging. Some of us feel completely derailed in perimenopause and menopause. More and more of us are getting late autism and ADHD diagnoses.

This week I am joined by Shazzy Tharby, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Credentialed Mental Health Nurse and Counselling Psychotherapist. Shazzy is a world-renowned expert in Neurodiversity and has a special interest in Mental Health and hormonal exacerbations. She is also going through her own perimenopause journey.

We talk about some critical factors around being neurodivergent and menopausal

• Why the diagnosis is often missed in women until midlife
• How the hormonal changes at menopause exacerbate issues like memory and word retrieval in neurodivergent people
• That the risk of suicide amongst neurodivergent women is increased ninefold
• Seed cycling, what it is and how it can help
• The double-edged sword of HRT
• Why you need experienced gynaecologists and psychiatrists on your side

and much more....

You connect with Shazzy and learn more about her work through her website https://positivelyliving.com.au/ and by connecting with her on LinkedIn and Facebook

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Struggling with anxiety, finding it hard to relax or wishing you could improve your sex life? Medical Cannabis might just be the answer.

My guests this week are Dr Leslie Apgar an OB-GYN and Gina Dubbé a business entrepreneur who are taking the cannabis industry by storm.

They are making you rethink everything you know about this ancient medicine. Elevating medical cannabis as a powerful aid in one's wellness journey.

These best friends and business partners combined their unique skillsets to build a progressive business within a male-dominated industry, starting with a medical dispensary called Greenhouse Wellness and followed by Blissiva, a line of doctor-formulated cannabis-infused products designed for women.

In this uplifting conversation, we talk about

• How cannabis plays a role in providing relief from menopause symptoms
• Why it's not about getting high
• Tips for women who are interested in using cannabis for common women’s health issues?
• Why did they decide to open a cannabis dispensary?
• What is it that’s unique about their line of products, Blissiva?

You connect with their dispensary Greenhouse Wellness https://www.greenhousewellness.com and learn more about their Blissiva range https://www.blissiva.com.

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Menopause can be a time of life when we can feel overwhelmed by our stuff and mess. Or we simply want to do a massive clear out, after all this time life has been called The Great Clean.

But before your get started tune into this week's episode. My guest is Ingrid Jansen, a professional organiser, declutter expert, and owner of Organise Your House and The Declutter Hub. Past President of APDO – Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers in the UK with over 1200 decluttering jobs under her belt.

We talk about:

• Why did Ingrid and her business partner Lesley set up the Declutter Hub?
• What are the key emotions involved in clutter?
• Where do you start when your whole house is a mess?
• Why is preparation so important when you're decluttering and what is a donation station?
• Are there other benefits to decluttering?

My biggest takeouts were that

• Preparation is key for a successful declutter
• You need to start small and in easier areas
• Decluttering and organising are not about the stuff, but about the emotions connected to the stuff.

You connect with The Declutter Hub through their website https://declutterhub.com/, learn more about their work, and their membership programme, tune into their highly successful podcast and join their Facebook group.

Do check out my blog on the website too https://declutterhub.com/menopause/ and my interview with Ingrid.

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Menopause can be a time of life when we can feel overwhelmed by our stuff and mess. Or we simply want to do a massive clear out, after all this time life has been called The Great Clean.

But before your get started tune into this week's episode. My guest is Ingrid Jansen, a professional organiser, declutter expert, and owner of Organise Your House and The Declutter Hub. Past President of APDO – Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers in the UK with over 1200 decluttering jobs under her belt.

We talk about:

• Why did Ingrid and her business partner Lesley set up the Declutter Hub?
• What are the key emotions involved in clutter?
• Where do you start when your whole house is a mess?
• Why is preparation so important when you're decluttering and what is a donation station?
• Are there other benefits to decluttering?

My biggest takeouts were that

• Preparation is key for a successful declutter
• You need to start small and in easier areas
• Decluttering and organising are not about the stuff, but about the emotions connected to the stuff.

You connect with The Declutter Hub through their website https://declutterhub.com/, learn more about their work, and their membership programme, tune into their highly successful podcast and join their Facebook group.

Do check out my blog on the website too https://declutterhub.com/menopause/ and my interview with Ingrid.

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My guest this week is Lesley Michaels equity warrior, speaker, entrepreneur, transformational coach and author of On The Shoulders Of Mighty Women. Throughout the years, Lesley has been a dedicated voice for bringing attention to the challenges, dehumanization, and legalized inequities delivered upon members of marginalized communities.

In our conversations we discuss:

• How women struggle to hold up more than just their half of the sky.
• How women have allowed themselves to be indoctrinated by the patriarchy and are walking around with internalized misogyny, pushing away from other women.
• Why a highly competitive stance with other women is feeding the patriarchy
• The importance of coming together conversing, communicating and supporting each other.
• The power of educating each other instead of taking oppositional stances in menopause.
• Asking yourself 'how are you going to use your privilege to enhance someone else's life today? '
• The power of stepping up to break down those silos and create our collective, stronger, cross-generational inclusive voice

You connect with Lesley through her website https://lesleymichaels.com/ Tune into her weekly podcast Women We Should Know and get a copy of her book On the Shoulders of Mighty Women

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My guest this week is Lesley Michaels equity warrior, speaker, entrepreneur, transformational coach and author of On The Shoulders Of Mighty Women. Throughout the years, Lesley has been a dedicated voice for bringing attention to the challenges, dehumanization, and legalized inequities delivered upon members of marginalized communities.

In our conversations we discuss:

• How women struggle to hold up more than just their half of the sky.
• How women have allowed themselves to be indoctrinated by the patriarchy and are walking around with internalized misogyny, pushing away from other women.
• Why a highly competitive stance with other women is feeding the patriarchy
• The importance of coming together conversing, communicating and supporting each other.
• The power of educating each other instead of taking oppositional stances in menopause.
• Asking yourself 'how are you going to use your privilege to enhance someone else's life today? '
• The power of stepping up to break down those silos and create our collective, stronger, cross-generational inclusive voice

You connect with Lesley through her website https://lesleymichaels.com/ Tune into her weekly podcast Women We Should Know and get a copy of her book On the Shoulders of Mighty Women

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In menopause and experiencing anxiety? You are not alone. Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms and it can feel overwhelming. But how we respond to anxiety will determine whether it will create havoc or whether we can use it to motivate ourselves.

This week I am joined by Dr Chloe Carmichael a licensed clinical psychologist, an internationally known speaker, USA Today bestselling author, and female entrepreneur. She is the author of Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety She appears regularly in national media and sits on the advisory board of Women’s Health Magazine.

We talk about harnessing anxiety and stress for success and in particular

• What are "high-functioning people" and could we can be high-functioning people without even knowing it?
• “Nervous Energy” - What is nervous energy and how can we use this type of energy to feel productive and fulfilled?

Chloe outlines the nine anxiety tools that she uses to help people harness their nervous energy for good. And deep dives into her favourite three anxiety tools in more detail.

You connect with Chloe through her website https://www.drchloe.com/, get a copy of her book and follow her on social media

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In menopause and experiencing anxiety? You are not alone. Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms and it can feel overwhelming. But how we respond to anxiety will determine whether it will create havoc or whether we can use it to motivate ourselves.

This week I am joined by Dr Chloe Carmichael a licensed clinical psychologist, an internationally known speaker, USA Today bestselling author, and female entrepreneur. She is the author of Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety She appears regularly in national media and sits on the advisory board of Women’s Health Magazine.

We talk about harnessing anxiety and stress for success and in particular

• What are "high-functioning people" and could we can be high-functioning people without even knowing it?
• “Nervous Energy” - What is nervous energy and how can we use this type of energy to feel productive and fulfilled?

Chloe outlines the nine anxiety tools that she uses to help people harness their nervous energy for good. And deep dives into her favourite three anxiety tools in more detail.

You connect with Chloe through her website https://www.drchloe.com/, get a copy of her book and follow her on social media

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My guest this week is Ann Marie McQueen who is not only going through perimenopause herself, she brings 25 years of award-winning journalism experience to her coverage, with recognition for excellence in health and feature writing from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada and the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.

Hotflash Inc has been a newsletter I have subscribed to over the last 12 months and I love how Ann Marie covers the latest clinical studies, treatments, products, guidance and more via the Hotflash Inc weekly research letter, podcast and across social media to a 20k+ global perimenoposse that is growing fast.

Hotflash Inc subscribers include some of the top CEOs, doctors and practitioners in the space, alongside curious, open-minded women seeking to connect the dots and find their own solutions.

In our frank conversation we talk about the following:

• Menopause differences around the world and what Ann Marie has observed across N. America, the UK, Australia, the Middle East where she lives, India and more
• Different narratives around menopause and how they impact discussion and treatment;
• Why do Ann Marie and I have a problem with the deficiency/disease narrative that has gained ground in the UK and is spreading to other countries?
• Why do we always talk about estrogen and often leave progesterone and testosterone out of the conversation?
• Ann Marie touch on some of the newest areas of research; and her own tips and tricks from covering health and wellness, and going through perimenopause for so long.

Top takeaways

1) it's okay to take your time and decide what's right for you - and change it if you need to

2) recognizing the differences in and impact of the way we talk about and approach menopause (deficiency versus transition)

3) there is growing body research, supplements, hormone therapy and startups behind these serving perimenopausal and menopausal women

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My guest this week is Ann Marie McQueen who is not only going through perimenopause herself, she brings 25 years of award-winning journalism experience to her coverage, with recognition for excellence in health and feature writing from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada and the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.

Hotflash Inc has been a newsletter I have subscribed to over the last 12 months and I love how Ann Marie covers the latest clinical studies, treatments, products, guidance and more via the Hotflash Inc weekly research letter, podcast and across social media to a 20k+ global perimenoposse that is growing fast.

Hotflash Inc subscribers include some of the top CEOs, doctors and practitioners in the space, alongside curious, open-minded women seeking to connect the dots and find their own solutions.

In our frank conversation we talk about the following:

• Menopause differences around the world and what Ann Marie has observed across N. America, the UK, Australia, the Middle East where she lives, India and more
• Different narratives around menopause and how they impact discussion and treatment;
• Why do Ann Marie and I have a problem with the deficiency/disease narrative that has gained ground in the UK and is spreading to other countries?
• Why do we always talk about estrogen and often leave progesterone and testosterone out of the conversation?
• Ann Marie touch on some of the newest areas of research; and her own tips and tricks from covering health and wellness, and going through perimenopause for so long.

Top takeaways

1) it's okay to take your time and decide what's right for you - and change it if you need to

2) recognizing the differences in and impact of the way we talk about and approach menopause (deficiency versus transition)

3) there is growing body research, supplements, hormone therapy and startups behind these serving perimenopausal and menopausal women

Follow Ann Marie on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok where she is HotflashInc and subscribe to her newsletter https://hotflashinc.substack.com/ it 100% worth it

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This week my guest is Gwen Floyd the founder of Wile a female-founded and female-formulated business.

There is a blank space in the health industry. Wile is trying to help fill it through education and products and culture that could not only provide science-backed, highly effective solutions for the challenges women face during this life phase, but also support women to identify with a new narrative about the power and promise it holds.

We talk about how perimenopause + menopause isn’t the end of youth, fun and being carefree, and how women are embracing this next stage of life.

Why Gwen believes the life phase that starts around 40, which we call “Grown,” is the best, most aspirational time of a woman’s life

We delve deeper into:

• What inspired her to start Wile?
• How did her own journey mirror her mother's journey?
• Why Wile targets stress hormones in addition to estrogen and progesterone
• Why is it important to speak and be open about perimenopause and menopause?
• How is Wile helping to remove the stigma of midlife with its concept of 'Grown'

You can connect with Wile here https://wilewomen.com/ and follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wilewomen/

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This we are diving into how we better educate women about menopause. I am joined by Professor Joyce Harper of University College London in the Institute for Women’s Health where she is Head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group.

Joyce is a passionate educator and researcher on women’s health from puberty to menopause and author of Your Fertile Years,

Her research has shown that women do not understand menopause and go into it blindly. We have to improve this. In our conversation, we talk about important points including:

• Why menopause is not a deficiency or a syndrome - it is not a disease
• Why menopause should be on the curriculum of every medical school
• That is important to ensure everyone, men and women get educated on the symptoms of perimenopause.
• Why we need more research into menopause and to ensure that the learnings are disseminated in ways that lay people can understand.
• Why hormone tests are meaningless and why we should be observing symptoms instead.
• GP's are the frontline but where possible people should be referred to a menopause expert if necessary for HRT
• It is critical we balance the negative narrative by encouraging more conversation on the positives of life post menopause

And more..

To learn more about Joyce and her work go to www,joyceharper.com. Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/profjoyceharper/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ProfJoyceHarper or join her Facebook group Global Women Connected

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My guest this week on Thriving Thru Menopause is Maryon Stewart author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally and 27 other books. A world-renowned healthcare expert, she has helped tens of thousands of women worldwide overcome PMS and menopause symptoms without using drugs or hormones. In 2018 she was awarded the British Empire Medal and was recognized as one of the 50 most inspirational women by the Daily Mail.

So many women feel like a shadow of their former selves in midlife, they're likely nutritionally deficient, suffering libido loss, hot flushes, brain fog, aches and pains, even anxiety and depression, and often stepping back from their careers due to menopause symptoms - all of which can be managed naturally without drugs on hormones.

In my conversation with Maryon, we talked about how you can get a Midlife Refuel and feel better than you can remember.

We talked about:

• Understanding what menopause is and how/why it affects you
• Why do so many women accept the discomfort and stress of menopause and assume it’s all part of being a woman?
• What inspired Maryon to start helping women through their menopause?
• Why do women get symptoms during perimenopause and menopause?
• What per cent of women suffer from menopause symptoms and how long do they last for?
• What can you change in your diet and lifestyle to address hormonal changes in midlife?
• How to manage menopause naturally

Visit Maryon online at http://www.maryonstewart.com and connect with her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/maryonstewartmenopause and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ms.maryonste...

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My guest this week is Esther Blum Integrative Dietitian and High-Performance Coach ESTHER BLUM, MS, RD, CDN, CNS. Esther is a 4-time bestselling author whose new book SEE YA LATER, OVULATOR: Mastering Menopause with Nutrition, Hormones, and Self-Advocacyhits shelves on October 6, 2022.

Esther currently maintains a busy virtual practice where she helps women balance hormones, lose stubborn body fat, and treat the root cause of health struggles.

We have a fantastic conversation that covers so many of our questions in perimenopause and Esther shared insights that helps us to gain control of their menopause, understand the need to normalize conversations and treatment plans around menopause, and much more.

• What is the dreaded “menopot” and how can women lose it?
• Let’s talk about supplements. Do you recommend them, and which ones are best?
• What are the best types of hormone replacement therapy?
• What are the benefits of hormone replacement therapy?
• Why do some doctors dismiss HRT in favor of The Pill or an IUD?
• Do women need to wait till menopause to begin hormone replacement therapy?
• What are the best exercises menopausal women can do to feel energized and happy?

You can connect with Esther on her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/gorgeousesther/ and do check out the podcast conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow over on Goop

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This week I am privileged to introduce you to an amazing superwoman, Eileen Greene.

Eileen is an empowered and fearless woman who strongly believes there's no age to achieve your goals and dreams. After raising her three sons, she went on an unrelenting campaign to educate herself and experience life to the fullest. She became:

• One of the first people to be certified in NLP by Tony Robbins.
• A Ted Talk Lecturer
• Lectured about sex at high schools for Planned Parenthood,
• Became certified Hypnotherapist,
• Received her Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology
• Certified in Interior Design

and that's only part of it

At 93 she is an active Life Coach using Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapeutic methods to help her clients.

In our conversation we talk about:

• Why “It’s Never Too Late” (until it is) to do things in your life, regardless of your age.
• The importance of living with gratitude for what you had, and to Erase Negativity/Live with Positivity.
• Becoming an 'elder' gives you a truly unique perspective on one’s life and ageing.
• To live a life understanding that you can program/re-program yourself at any age and to take advantage of our brain’s power of “Neuro-Plasticity” to keep growing and learning and ADDING skills and experiences.

Check out Eileen's TED talk which she gave at 87. So filled with wisdom https://tedxtv.blogspot.com/2017/05/its-never-too-late-until-it-is-eileen.html

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This week I am joined by Lira Kay an international artist, futurist and celebrity guide, she has been called a secret weapon behind the sanity and phenomenal success of prominent social and creative enterprises and their CEOs.

We talk about why personal, identity and existential crises are inevitable in midlife. But this doesn't have to be a negative experience - it's our time to focus on ourselves, go deep, heal and have a chance for rebirth and a second breath.

Some of the key takeouts include:

1) Don't build upon the ruins. Build upon your life lessons.

2) Heal trauma so you can use your spiritual gifts - we are ashamed of how we acquired those gifts until we forgive ourselves.

3) It is safe for you to be powerful. Vulnerability is in being able to show up as your true, capable, knowing, powerful self. You'll get pushback and surprise people, especially your family, but it's so damn worth it!

Connect with Lira on her website https://www.schoolofinspiredlife.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lira.kay/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9U8-uvKGLovtA4

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This week's guest is Australia-based Dr Lucy Burns, general practice and lifestyle medicine physician. At her clinic Epiphany Medical Weight Loss, through her online business Real Life Medicine, and on her podcast Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast, she helps midlife women unlearn toxic diet culture and tap into science that promotes long-lasting health and permanent weight loss.

In our conversation, we talk about:

• What drives the weight loss journey?
• Why weight loss in mid-life begins with our mindset?
• What are the key factors to address mindset around weight and weight loss?
• What is the formula for weight loss?
• How can listeners practice mindset work and management?

and more.....

Connect with Dr Lucy and learn more about her real, whole foods with her 12-Week Mind-Body Rebalance program by going to https://www.rlmedicine.com/ and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/real_life_medicine/

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In menopause, we can feel like life is falling apart. Deep rest can provide us with an anchor when we are going through change and the world feels uncertain.

Studies have shown that yoga nidra, a form of sleep meditation, can help us to manage many of the common symptoms of perimenopause like anxiety, depression, insomnia and more.

This week join Clarissa and her guest Karen Brody a women's well-being and leadership expert who helps women journey from worn out to well rested and then dream big in their work and lives. A certified yoga nidra instructor, she is the founder of Daring to Rest™, a yoga nidra-based self-empowerment program for women..

We dive deep into:

• What yoga nidra encompasses
• Why it can be emotionally challenging and even frightening to surrender to deep rest
• How menopause calls us to step into the truest version of who we are and how deep yogic rest will help you find that true self
• How starting with rest as our foundation supports us to make and sustains changes to our diet, exercise and more
• How the wisdom that is unlocked during deep rest helps us to be a better advocate of our own help with our healthcare providers

LINKS

You can connect with Karen and learn more about her work, her book and her podcast http://daringtorest.com/curriculum

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This week Clarissa is joined by Dr Regina Lark Ph.D owner of Clear Path a professional organizing and productivity business and a feminist historian as well as the coauthor of Emotional Labor: Why A Woman's Work is Never Done and What To Do About It

Unequal emotional labour and 'invisible work' is a hot-button issue and can become hotter as menopause symptoms dial up.

The fact is that women do 75% of all care duties. We have the longest job description in history.

And although many women are beginning to outsource a chunk of the physical labor required to manage our lives day to day. We are doing disproportional amounts of emotional labor everything to do with the management of that which is not the physical labor of the household such as: grocery lists, pharmacy pick-ups, family birthdays, cupcakes, sympathy cards, and stocking up the stationary cupboard at work.

The changes in our menopausal brain (brain fog, insomnia, mood swings etc) can mean a breakdown of our executive functioning and we can exacerbate our symptoms through chronic disorder.

We talk about

• What emotional labor is
• Historical underpinnings of emotional labor that have created our current situation
• The chronic lack of gender equality in households even as equality is being championed in other areas of life
• How to address the inequality of 'invisible work'
• The work of Eve Rodsky and her innovative system Fair Play https://www.everodsky.com/fair-play
• The role of radical delegation and deliberate dialogue to open up constructive change in the household

And more....

To learn more about Regina's work connect with her through her website https://aclearpath.net/

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Fitness has nothing to do with age!

My guest this week is pro-ageing fitness enthusiast Gail Gensler who is on a mission to change the narrative around ageing, fitness and embracing a healthy lifestyle from a 'real' woman's perspective.

We talk about:

• How not to let age determine our lifestyle or appearance
• Why you can do any workout you like and especially why boxing remains Gail's favourite workout
• How to try out different types of fitness to find the one you love
• Why her message is so important for younger people to hear
• Positivity and saying YES has been a big part of her journey to becoming a pro-ageing role model
• Her work with magazines and social media as well as fitness brands is part of the drive to breakdown institutional ageism that impacts midlife menopausal women

Tune in to be inspired by all this and more!

You can connect and follow Gail through her website https://www.gailgensler.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gailgenslerofficial/

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Panic attacks, insomnia, and anxiety are all common symptoms of menopause that can side-swipe us.

Today I am joined by Tracey Howes who considered herself a healthy person yet struggled with the above. And then through her love of freediving discovered 'The Oxygen Advantage' by Patrick McKeown and how it can us to better manage stress and anxiety. She now is a certified teacher and is working with menopausal women to help them manage anxiety and stress through breathing.

In our conversation, we talk about:

• How women's breathing is different to men's
• The impact of our hormones on our breathing
• How hormonal fluctuation causes us to hyperventilate
• What is functional breathing and the Oxygen Advantage approach
• How breathing this way strengthens our breathing muscles
• Why strengthening our breathing muscles helps to reduce anxiety, insomnia and even hot flashes
• How yoga and functional breathing can go hand in hand to help reduce stress and anxiety
• If you find mindfulness and meditation hard functional breathing can be the first step to getting going
• The role of habit stacking and how functional breathing can combine with other routines to help us sleep
• And the role of mouth tape in supporting us to breathe better

Plus Tracey leads us in a breathing practice - do follow along and notice the effects it has on you.

You can connect with Tracey here https://linktr.ee/traceyhowes and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/traceymayhowes/ and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyhowes/

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This week Clarissa is joined by Sylvia Tillmann. We are talking stress, and tension and how the tension-releasing trauma exercise TRE® can be a wonderful way to reduce the stress, pain and anxiety that many of us experience in perimenopause and menopause.

Sylvia is a certified TRE® practitioner, Reiki master and Laughter Yoga facilitator.

In our conversation, we talk about

• The origins of tension-releasing trauma exercise TRE®
• The importance of mind-body connections in healing trauma and relating stress and tension
• How emotions are held in the body and the role of the psoas muscle
• What TRE® is and the process involved in a session
• My own experience of a TRE® session
• Benefits of somatic practices and in particular TRE® for menopausal women
• How somatic practices in combination with talk therapy can support you

You can learn more about Sylvia and her wonderful work by going to her website https://www.tremendoustre.co.uk/

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Clarissa is in conversation with Amanda Hanson, a clinical psychologist turned transformational life coach for women. We are talking about revolutionizing midlife and how women can take control of this next stage in their lives by adopting radical self-responsibility.

Her brand Revolutionizing Midlife is about redefining and reclaiming what it means to be a woman 40+. She is a self-proclaimed paradigm shifter & her contagious approach is one of limitless possibilities. Where most see roadblocks she sees opportunities.

In our conversation which gave me goosebumps at times we talk about

• Why the word deficiency to describe menopause is another scare tactic to make women afraid of aging
• How advertising deliberately taps into our fears of getting older and keeps us draining our wallets
• Duality of standards around going grey and letting our age show between men and women
• Why the current messages of empowerment are the exact opposite of true feminism
• What happens when women shift to radical self-responsibility instead of playing to the patriarchy

You can connect with Amanda on social media https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse https://www.tiktok.com/@midlifemuse

Join in her free community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2660456010896319

Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revolutionizing-midlife/id1574406943

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Welcome to Season 4 of Thriving Thru Menopause with Clarissa Kristjansson.

Menopause is the single biggest bio-psycho-social change of a woman's life. Although physiology is a big deal, it's not the whole story. Our perimenopause and menopause experiences are shaped by the psycho-social

This season we will be turning attention to the many factors that can play a role in how your symptoms play out, along with their impact on our emotional wellness.

I will be joined by wonderful guests from different areas of expertise to talk about subjects like

• the role of cultural values, beliefs and attitudes towards women, their bodies and ageing
• how stressors and trauma-inducing events impact this time of life
• what impact do environmental toxins play
• how big data and AI touch everything in our world, including menopause
• the importance of social support and social capital in this life stage

Join us weekly to learn more about how we can thrive, not just survive, in perimenopause and menopause

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My guest this week is Vanessa Nixon a Traditional Naturopath, CEO of the natural cosmetics company Natural Look Mineral Make-Up and Professional Belly Dance Instructor,

Vanessa loves helping empower women to thrive during the spiritual initiation of their menopausal journey through natural health, natural movement and natural beauty.

After starting her life over at 50 years old, she found a profound way to step powerfully into my new life with vibrant health and has touched the lives of hundreds of women in similar situations.

In our heartfelt conversation, we talked about:

• How is menopause an initiation?
• Why is reframing their concepts of menopause important for women?
• How can women take ownership of their health?
• Which natural remedies can support energy, stress reduction and radiant health?

And more...

To connect with Vanessa through her website https://www.herbsofgracehealingarts.com and on social media Facebook Instagram Twitter

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You can also join listen to meditations for menopause by Clarissa on Insight Timer- just search for Clarissa Kristjansson.

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In menopause, we can face pain, stiffness, restrictions and limitations in our body as our hormones fluctuate and decline. And in a pain-adverse society, popping pills, and trying to avoid feeling discomfort is our default. This is fine as a temporary fix, but it doesn't address the underlying causes.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kathy White, Kaiut yoga teacher, art therapist and life coach and founder of the Joint Renewal system that helps midlife people keep their joints lubricated and mobile with easy-to-understand movements and concepts.

We talk about

• How Kathy discovered Kaiut yoga during her own menopause
• Why stretching is not the key to improving our joint mobility
• What is wrong with the popular Western approach to yoga
• How the body holds the score, especially in the joints
• The benefits of the Joint Renewal system
• The importance of the C's Courage, Curiosity and Commitment

And more!

You connect with Kathy, find out more about her programs and sign up for her next 7C's Challenge by going to her website https://www.kathywhiteyoga.com/

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You'll find strategies, support, and resources to help thrive through menopause check out Clarissa's online PeriPower mentoring or find out about 1-1 support for Thriving Through Menopause https://clarissakristjansson.com/

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My guest Dr Leslie Kasanoff a holistic chiropractor and health coach focused on holistic health and nutrition. She works with women who want to lose weight, address hormone issues, and resolve or reverse chronic health issues, not just treat them, using food and lifestyle as medicine.

We talk about:

• Leslie's own menopause journey and how changing her diet healed her gut and reduced her brain fog
• How mass-produced foods are contributors to our hormone issues
• Why reducing animal food intake & eliminating dairy is key to managing perimenopause symptoms.
• Why getting down to your ideal weight before perimenopause is important
• The big myth about dairy and osteoporosis prevention
• What we can learn from the Asian traditional diet in managing menopause symptoms
• What a whole food/true Mediterranean diet really looks like
• The role of fermented foods in gut health

You can connect with Dr Leslie through her website https://www.drlesliek.com/

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Today's episode is for anyone with a vagina and going through perimenopause. I am joined by my guest Dr Alyssa Dweck a practising gynaecologist and the Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide. She is an Ob/Gyn for over 25 years with a special interest in menopausal health and training in female sexual health. She is the co-author of three books including The Complete A to Z for Your V, The Sexual Spark and V is for Vagina.

Dr Alyssa shares valuable and practical information including

• How to Optimize Vaginal Health
• Female Sexual Health in Menopause:
• How to Enhance Your Sexual Health as a Woman Going Through Menopause
• Vaginal Care
• Managing Symptoms of Menopause: Vaginal Dryness, Uncomfortable Sex

To connect with Bonafide and get copies of Dr Alyssa's book and get a special audience giveaway head to the links below

Website: https://hellobonafide.com/

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• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hellobonafide
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Books:

The Complete A to Z for your V

The Sexual Spark V is for Vagina

(All books available on Amazon)

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This week my guest is Esther Stubbs, Multiple Award Winning Specialist in Sports Injury and Women's Health Physiotherapy.

She is the founder of the Pelvic Power Movement. With over 18 years of experience in this field, Esther has helped countless women to recover control of their bodies.

Esther is known as the straight-talking no-nonsense physiotherapist who is not afraid to broach taboo subjects.

We dive deep into

• What happens to our pelvic floor as we go through menopause.
• Why does this happen?
• What can we do to help ourselves?
• 3 Practical changes you can make to improve symptoms of urinary urgency or leakage.

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This week I am joined by Emma Jory an internationally-certified Pilates, Barre and Hatha Yoga instructor, specializing in women's health. With over 17 years of teaching experience, she is the creator of ePilates Online, an online global fitness business.

As a passionate pilates and yoga participant over many years, it was great to have Emma clearly explain why combining pilates and yoga can help women in midlife improve their flexibility, build and maintain muscle mass muscle, improve their core strength and support the pelvic floor.

The big takeaways are that:

• It’s never too late to prioritize health and wellness: Our bodies can do so many amazing things!
• With the right training and guidance, our bodies can recover after an injury,
• Pilates and yoga are excellent ways to build stronger muscles and bones and can make a positive impact on our mental outlook on life.

Connect with Emma and join ePilates Online here

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Gerry Joaquim's story can be summed up in one-word RESILIENCE.

This week clinical hypnotherapist Gerry joins me to share her story of being diagnosed with breast cancer while in menopause at the height of the UK Covid Lockdown.

One of the key takeaways is that screening IS essential and not something to be skipped over. It might feel uncomfortable but a few minutes of the discomfort might just save your life.

We talk about how we can face and lean into adversity instead of railing against a diagnosis like cancer, therefore giving ourselves more energy to find solutions.

Since Gerry has been prescribed Tamoxifen, an estrogen receptor blocker, she is unable to have HRT. We share some insights on how you can cope with menopausal symptoms, without being able to take HRT or support medicines naturally? Yoga has become one of Gerry's go-to ways to move after years of being a runner.

And why listening to your body, resting and practising self-care is critical to your recovery pathway.

You can connect with Gerry on her website https://www.geraldinejoaquim.co.uk/blog

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This week's guest is transformational coach Emily Shaules. A former attorney, and professional actor, Emily went from suicidal and on 25 pills a day by the time she was 30, to thriving in her body, mind and spirit.

She shares her story and how she utilizes Hermetic and Universal laws, as well as practical health and wellness knowledge, to help those who are sick of the struggle and want to design a dream life that honours their body and experience.

The takeout from our conversation include:

• find out why she calls her coaching group the Canary Club
• how menopause and invisible illness collide
• why you need to make changes in order to heal your body
• why focusing on what what's working in your life is the fastest way to move forward and be happy.

You can connect with Emily and join her Canary Club here

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This week I am joined by Emily Foster, RD a nutritionist and registered dietitian focused on helping women create “gut calm” around menopause with her practice A Gutsy Menopause®.

She works with women to help them manage and overcome gut challenges related to hormonal changes such as acid reflux and heartburn, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS flare-ups and SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth).

Having dealt with her fair share of gut issues herself Emily takes a holistic approach with her clients and incorporates mindfulness, stress management and sometimes even Reiki into her work.

In our conversation we talk about:

• gut symptoms (e.g. heartburn, constipation) you may be experiencing that are actually related to your hormones
• deep dive into acid reflux and constipation and touch on IBS
• why managing stress well is super important for keeping your gut calm, regardless of the issue!
• why any nutritionist who claims they can balance your hormones with food is lying (sorry!)

Emily been featured as a nutrition expert in the media including the BBC One Show, The Mirror Online, Global News, CTV News and more.

Find her online at www.agutsymenopause.com or on Instagram @a_gutsy_menopause.

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My guest this week is Lori Saitz the CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” She’s an award-winning writer, speaker, and broadcaster.

The experience of leaving a 22-year marriage inspired her transformational F*ck Being Fine program. Through it, she guides corporate teams and private clients who are finished living in a dumpster fire, to a place of unprecedented clarity, peace, and productivity.

Gratitude can seem like a hard ask when you are struggling with menopause symptoms. But believe us when we say it works.

Some key points and takeouts from my conversation with Lori include:

• An understanding of the science and research behind the concepts of gratitude and meditation and how they affect the way your brain is wired.
• Break down the misconceptions around what meditation is.
• How does gratitude work? How does being grateful improve your life or success in life?
• What if you’re not a naturally grateful person?
• Get to practice an exercise to use right away to help you cultivate more gratitude in your life.
• An intro to an excellent - and free - meditation tool.
• An intro to a free site for making new friends (HelloRevel.com)

You can connect with Lori on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook| Twitter

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Today we are talking about Andropause which is sometimes been miscalled the 'male menopause'.

To help me understand more about Andropause I am joined by James Davis is one half of the husband and wife team behind multi-award-winning coaching and fitness company 38 Degrees North and cohost of the highly successful wellness podcast The Midlife Mentors.

We dive into this area of men's health that is rarely discussed in public and shine a light on...

• What is the andropause?
• How is it different to menopause?
• What are the symptoms?
• The impact of andropause on our relationships
• What can men do about it?

You can connect with James here at https://themidlifementors.com and find out more about the programmes on offer and tune in to the podcast

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My guest this week is Dr Kat Lederle, PhD, MSc, Founder, Head of Sleep Health, Somnia, a sleep scientist, chronobiologist and one of the leading experts in the field of sleep therapy. She works with women going through menopause on a one to one basis.

In our conversation we talk about:

• how sleep works: sleep pressure and the body clock
• impact of stress and anxiety on sleep
• the vicious cycle of trying to control sleep and a busy mind, and how this can perpetuate/ contribute to the sleep issue
• the role of acceptance and compassion when responding to poor sleep at night AND to exhaustion during the day

The 3 key takeaways for you from this episode:

1. Understand the biological reasons for poor sleep during the menopausal transition
2. What behaviours can contribute to sleep poor sleep
3. What helpful habits can support sleep and help you feel in control

You connect with Dr Kat by going to her website and for more information on sleep download her book Sleep Sense which contains information on why sleep is vital for a healthy life.

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Over the past five years, Mike and Kim Barnes found themselves navigating problems they never saw coming from their parents: Alzheimer's, pacemakers, COVID pneumonia, and the tough decision to move parents into retirement communities.

They've learned to balance the many facets of parenting ageing parents, including medical, financial, and everyday-life decisions, emotional rollercoasters, protecting their parents from scams, and more, all while parenting their college-age kids, and building their careers.

Mike & Kim each spent 30 years on TV. Kim's TV career includes 15 years as an award-winning reporter and news anchor and Mike's includes 29 years as an award-winning sportscaster.

They've realized that so many adult children go through the same trials with their parents, yet hardly anyone talks about it. Most struggle in silence. That's why they created a community to provide information, resources, and support.

Show Highlights Include

What is the hardest part, initially, about wanting to do a good job of balancing taking care of your parents while working and parenting your own kids

The importance of community in helping us to deal with the realities of parenting ageing parents?

When’s the right time to start planning for your parent's golden years.

Three fundamental questions to address to make sure you can take the best care of your parents when they get older.

The most important document you need for medical emergencies (and why you should have this well in advance)

Why asking your parents about their financial situation is an act of kindness even if money is an uncomfortable topic of conversation in your household

Why understanding the generational gaps is key in navigating the emotional aspects of having ageing parents with empathy

You can connect with Mike and Kim through their website https://parentingagingparents.com/ and join the Facebook group for more support

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My guest this week is Andrea Dewhurst an acupuncturist based in Hertfordshire, UK. who has a particular interest in female health and disparities they may face in healthcare.

In our conversation, we talk about the various aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine including acupuncture, cupping and qi gong. And how TCM can support women going through perimenopause and menopause.

The top takeaways from this interview

• The importance of understanding and listening to our own bodies. No one will know us, as we know ourselves. Trust yourself.
• We can make changes in our 30s, 40s and 50s. At any time that will help us.
• Track everything. We think we will remember what happened 3 weeks ago. But we won't. And it really helps us understand our triggers.

You can learn more about Andrea and her work by going to her Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/thechannelproject/

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This week's guest is Stephanie Shaw a nutrition strategist who helps high-performing mid-life women going through menopause get the body they desire and the confidence they deserve.

Stephanie helps menopausal women peel back the layers of the intricate health puzzle, down to the DNA, and shows them precisely what to do. As a result, her clients lose and keep off the weight, and build a sustainable lifestyle of confidence, energy, and love for their bodies.

• Stephanie's transition from corporate to coaching
• Peeling back the layers, down to the DNA. What does that mean?
• How stress impacts our weight and our health
• How inflammation causes disease and weight
• How you can get away with eating more and exercising less and still lose weight
• Why Stephanie supports “mid-life” women
• Turning pain into purpose

Find out more about Stephanie and her work by going to her website

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My guest this week is Dr. Louann Brizendine, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco and the author of The Female Brain and The Male Brain. She is the founder and director of the Women's Mood and Hormone Clinic and the Teen Girls' Mood and Hormone Clinic,

Now, Louann has used her unique ability to make science approachable and offers in her new book The Upgrade an empowering vision of the years in a woman's life that have too often been ignored or misunderstood and creates a positive new framework for this life stage. She never uses the words perimenopause or menopause, with their suggestions of obsolescence.

In our conversation we discuss:

• How as women let go of catering to others we become more centred and retain our gifts of perception
• The change in the ratio of estrogen to testosterone makes us more direct and able to speak out
• The drop in anxiety that allows our female brain to flip its attentional style from multitasking to focusing on one thing at a time

With clear prescriptive advice, Louann also offers specific ways women can fend off dementia, increase longevity and well-being, and find their best selves at this stage of life.

There's is so much positivity in this conversation and demonstration of the upgraded female brain as centered, direct, validated, focused, fearless, expansive, and free.

You can preorder a copy of The Upgrade here

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The idea that menopause should stop you from being your fabulous self is a myth. I am joined this week by Abbey Booth from Stories with Clothes and we bust the stereotype that entering menopause means entering a chapter of shapeless outfits devoid of all personal style. Abbey is a qualified professional stylist specialising in empowering women to look and feel kick-ass FANTASTIC!!

Abbey has over ten years of experience within the fashion industry from running her own boutique to writing for national publications, featuring on the BBC, dressing backstage at London Fashion Week and teaching at The London College of Style!

Abbey shared her experience and passion for body shape confidence and her best tips on how to dress as we age and often change shapes, and sizes.

How we can regain our style mojo so that we can all look kick-ass fantastic, and feel empowered, confident, and sexy.

To learn more about Abbey's style services you can connect with her on her website

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My guest this week is Fabienne Lindholm L&D director for Babor Beauty who has spent the last 30 years teaching women to be themselves and to be BOLD.

We talk about how we can be radiant from the inside out including

• What do women do to destroy their self-confidence
• Why do women as they age tend to feel less confident
• The importance of refinding ourselves
• The power of affirmations
• Positive changes emerging in the beauty world
• The importance of leaning on your team at work when menopause symptoms strike

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Nobody tells you about menopause. Yet more than one billion women around the world are going through this life transition right now. Given this statistic, you might think that we’d be able to talk openly about menopause.

But this normal part of women’s lives is still stigmatized. Much of this comes from shame around menstruation and ageing. That natural processes are disgusting and the belief that once women lose their fertility and youth, they must be dried up, devoid of sexual attraction or vitality and valueless to society.

This week on the podcast I am joined by licensed mental health therapist Kyira Wackett to go deep into shame. We talk about

• What is shame?
• How it has been developed?
• The role of shame resiliency
• The impact that shame has on our thoughts, actions, connections and feelings.
• Why is it so hard to talk about?
• What can we do about it?

It’s time to end the shame around menopauseWhat people going through menopause really need is to eliminate the stigma around this stage of life so it can be discussed openly and taken seriously.

You can connect with Kyira and download some free resources from Kyira to start your own journey of ending shame

• Website: www.adversityrising.com
• Join Email List: www.adversityrising.com/email-list
• Thought Record Handout https://bit.ly/34I4cjq
• Video on Shame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtL9Q7cf-v0&t
• Video on Radical Acceptance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdslLgx1Qn4&t

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This week my guest is Andrea Caprio, founder and CEO of Wellness Methods, Emotional Eating Expert, and Master Transformational Nutrition Coach, who specialises in helping perimenopausal women and menopausal women overcome their emotional eating and weight loss issues permanently so they can stop yoyo dieting and feel more confident.

In our conversation we talk about:

• How to create a clear goal to beat emotional eating,
• How to get a step by step plan to overcome cravings
• Uncover the hidden challenges that could be sabotaging your success
• Why learning new habits to implement change works better than willpower
• What to do instead of stress eating and how to find out what you are really hungry for

Find more about Andrea:

Andreas website: wellnessmethods.com

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My guest this week is Peta Green CEO and Creator of FITFlex, 28 Day Fuelled Up Transformation & Ageless Confidence Events at Strong Healthy Women With more than 20 years of experience working with women Peta is passionate about helping women 50+ be active, healthy, and #1 in their lives.

She started her own well-being journey after watching the effects of preventable diseases on the women in her family. She faced a health issue of her own in her 40’s.

Menopause hit her like a tonne of bricks, which started the process of research and finding her way through strategies that completely transformed her health and has since taught these same strategies to thousands of other women.

Some of the key areas we discuss include

• Core Strength
• Muscle Loss
• Flexibility
• Mobility
• Tapping into Your Inner Child

As well as how you can get started and get more movement into your daily life.

You can connect with Peta HERE and learn more about her work.

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This week my guest is Vanessa Ford, cofounder of Menolabs a business that focuses on women’s issues during the perimenopausal/menopausal transition.

Vanessa was prompted to action when, at 44, she began her own transition into menopause. Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she created MenoLabs to address what she sees as a glaring need in every woman’s life.

Vanessa is a driving force in everything MenoLabs does, from their probiotic product formulations, including best selling products MenoFit and MenoGlow, to the creation of the MenoLife app for women in menopause, to being the face of the brand in informative videos and across social media.

In this episode we talk about:

• Vanessa’s Perimenopausal Journey
• Why the Current Approach to Menopause Is Fundamentally Broken and How To Fix It
• MenoLabs 3-Pronged Unique Approach to Menopause
• Why Addressing the Microbiome/Estrobolome the Solution to Mitigating the
• Why Having the Right Tools To Track Health During the MenopausalTransition Is Key to Minimizing the Impact of Menopause/Perimenopause

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'All women, no matter what age, deserve to reclaim their health and feel great. Life is too short to suffer symptoms that hold you back! Every woman has the right to feel and look amazing in midlife'

So says my guest Alison Bladh is a BANT registered nutritional therapist and a beauty therapist of many years working to improve the skin of midlife women.

We talk about:

• Why does your skin change during the menopausal stages?
• What are the most common problems women have with their skin during menopause?
• How to eat for better midlife skin.
• How to look after your skin during the menopausal stages.
• Lifestyle modifications that will improve your skin and general wellbeing

You can connect with Alison on her website and follow her on social media Instagram and LinkedIn

If you enjoyed this episode then also listen to my earlier conversations on nutrition and wellness with Annie Gaudreault and Greg Cox

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Does exercise help with menopause symptoms?

YES. But the approach needs to be individualised and most importantly FUN says my guest Dr Maria Luque

Maria is a fitness expert, a health science professor and a menopause nerd who holds graduate and post-graduate degrees in health sciences and certifications and teaches at the College of Health and Human Services at Trident University International as well as being a freelance writer for fitness publications.

In this conversation, we talk about

• A new perspective on what movement is and how important movement and physical activity is during menopause
• And that while exercise may not eliminate all of your symptoms it definitely makes a difference but no one really knows how things go until we try it, that's why menopause is a time of exploration.
• How her research has indicated that there is reason to believe that specific types of exercise can have targeted effects for some menopause symptoms.
• Why her focus with her clients is always about the Improvement of Quality of life and enjoyment. Without it, nothing matters.

You can connect with Maria at her website https://www.fitnessinmenopause.com/ learn more about her program and how you can work with her.

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“Menopause isn’t a problem to be fixed, in fact, it can be the most powerful time of a woman’s life.” Says this week's guest renowned women’s health practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife Susan Willson

Today’s generation is the first to speak openly about menopause yet the medical community and popular culture focus almost exclusively on treating its symptoms and clinging to the appearance of youthfulness.

In her book Making Sense of Menopause Susan reframes this experience and offers a powerful guide to experiencing perimenopause and menopause as a natural gateway into a new, exciting, and meaningful phase of women’s lives.

Sexuality and Relationship is a key part of the book and we take a deep dive into sex and culture, how sexual identity is shaped, how sex changes at midlife and how to create good sex in the middle years.

in particular, we talk about

• how important communication is with oneself and one’s partner. and that it is a time of exploration
• how when the hormones have shifted and we are at a place where we can look at sex outside the context of reproduction, we can explore new things, new roles, new ways of being.
• busting the false myths that women absorb about sex, sexuality and libido
• why it's OK to a break from sex during perimenopause to allow changes to work through

“Making Sense of Menopause is written out of profound respect for women, the human spirit, and what women at this time of life, when our culture wants to diminish us, have to give.

The key is that the book is not only for those "in the thick of" going through menopause but useful as well for women who have completed that part. the role and the work of the wisdom years….what we have to give and how much we are needed right now.

You can obtain a copy of the book here:

Making Sense of Menopause: Harnessing the Power and Potency of Your Wisdom Years

by Susan Willson, CNM

Sounds True / February 15, 2022/ Hardcover / 280 pages / US $18.99 / ISBN: 978-1-68364-744-7 / Menopause; Women’s Health / Rights: World, Exclusive

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Even though every woman goes through menopause, it often seems that men understand surprisingly little about it. This week I am joined by Coach Allan Misner creator of the thriving 40+ Fitness Community, to talk about how guys could learn a little more of what goes on with menopause and how they support their partner better. We also a talk a good deal about nutrition, fitness and becoming healthier in our 40s.

We talk about

• How he supported his wife through fibroids and hysterectomy
• The importance of men being aware of what menopause symptoms are and what women may be going through
• Why two-way conversations matter through perimenopause
• How men can be supportive to their partner

Plus

• Coach Allan's own journey of turning his health and life around
• Importance of goals for your health journey
• How self-love manifests as health
• The importance of nutrition for hormone health
• Why fitness is being not about looks but about being 'fit for task'

If you want to learn more about 40+ fitness and different perspectives on menopause or want to train with Coach Allan then go over to 40+ Fitness Podcast

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This week my guest is Rachel Lankester. Founder of Magnificent Midlife. She has released her first book Magnificent Midlife Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond

In our conversation, we unpack the issues with the accepted status quo and negative stereotypes associated with women’s midlife, menopause and ageing.

And focus on the possibilities inherent in this transformational time in a woman’s life. And why far from being the end menopause is an exciting catalyst for a more fulfilling next chapter in our lives.

Ebook and audiobook (narrated by Rachel) can be bought directly from the author. Paperback from Amazon and other major bookstores such as Waterstones.

You can read a full transcript of the interview over on Listen Notes

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Insomnia and sleep disturbances including night sweats, anxiety and restless legs leave many menopausal women tossing and turning or waking up drenched in sweat.

This week my guest is Crescentia Cook a life coach whose coaching embodies the belief that the mind affects the body and the body affects the mind. She specialises in using yoga nidra, breathwork and EFT to help you fall asleep and get back to sleep.

In our conversation, we talk about

What are the sleep problems experienced in menopause?

What is the difference between sleep and rest?

How breath helps with sleep anxiety

What is Yoga Nidra ?

Crescentia leads a short breathing exercise

To find out more about Crescentia'sher coaching work and workshops on stress and sleep you can connect with her HERE

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Life doesn't stop for menopause!. Our bodies change and our emotions too but life and work go on.

Gail Gibson, a performance and leadership coach has recently co-authored a book with her friend and fellow business and mindset coach, Ruby McGuire, The Working Women’s Guide to Menopause: When the Heat is On. Don’t Sweat It!

As two women in our fifties, experiencing perimenopause, Ruby and Gail are on a mission to help women in small businesses and corporate to master their mindset to win through the monumental life phase of menopause.

In our conversation, we cover practical tips to navigating menopause using proven mindset tools, tips and strategies including

• Why it is vital to say No more often
• How to embed positive daily mindset habits for success
• How to flip the switch on blaming menopause

You can obtain a copy of the book through any reputable bookstore or on Amazon e

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How can you move through crises towards new compassion? My guest today is the author of The Ghost Marriage Kirsten Mickelwait who with unflinching honesty and grace, reveals how she not only survived the lies, betrayals, and lawsuits of her divorce and the after-shocks from the death of their ex-husband to find compassion and forgiveness.

It is a story of how to be quick on your feet when your daily foundation crumbles in midlife. And how a transformative life experience can bring you to a place of new empowerment and opportunity.

You can get the full book HERE on Amazon or through Kirsten's website https://www.kirstenmickelwait.com/

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Over 50 and want to become a successful entrepreneur. Whether you are retiring, got booted out or are just over it. My guest is Colleen Kochannek of the Scrappy Frontier as she shares her journey from redundancy to becoming a laptop entrepreneur. Her mission is to help women 50+ to do the same WITHOUT the tech and social media overwhelm.

Fact: Women over 50 are twice as likely to build a successful sustainable online business than someone under 30. They just need the right support.

In this conversation we cover:

Why if we've made it to 50 we have decades of experience that can be turned into value for others

How to avoid the newbie mistakes that are all too common

Why as digital immigrants (not natives) we need a better way free from jargon and a gazillion tools to get started

How we can get over a fear of technology, which is often holding us back

How our businesses can fit our lifestyle not the other way around

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Still looking for that long-term, committed relationship you've never had?

My guest this week is Andrea Balboni a certified Sex Love and Relationship Coach and founder of Lush Coaching. She helps smart successful single women create healthy, long-term relationships and experience pleasure-filled, soulful sex that nourishes, empowers and fulfils.

We dive deep into

How dating is different now that you are older / wiser than it was before

How you can regain your confidence with intimacy when it's been forever since you were with someone?

What really moves the bar in finding that lasting relationship?

Some of the top takeaways

It's not too late to find love that lasts

The journey of dating and relating is as much of a soul path as any other.

How do you pass into perimenopause and menopause when you feel you've missed out on the ones that came before it.

You can learn more about Andreas work on her website https://www.lushcoaching.com/

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Increasingly we see menopause, not as either a holistic way or a medical way, but we see the importance of bringing together a 'whole' way of treating us.

This week my guest is Dr. Adeola Mead, a naturopathic physician who uses natural medicine, diet and lifestyle counseling, and health coaching to help women with hormone balance improve digestion, low energy, and moods.

In our conversation, we delve deep into

• What is the underlying cause of most chronic health concerns?
• What is the single most important way we can improve our overall health?
• How can we improve hormone balance naturally?
• The importance of comprehensive assessments/testing to determine needs
• How to build a lifestyle that promotes and perpetuates health on every level
• The role of culture in how we go through menopause from Dr. Adeola's experience from her Nigerian background

She shares her clients' stories of uncovering their obstacles to thriving and finding the bandwidth to make changes that improve their health and wellbeing.

Connect with Dr. Adeola Mead HERE and find out about her Forty Day Fresh Start program

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Menopause is a way -if we shift our perspective - to celebrate our "agefulness" and a soft signal to increase our awareness of our bodies.

My guest Dawn Mathis is a former physical therapist. She is the founder of Insitu LifeWorks, a coach, speaker, and consultant.

Dawn coaches from a mind/body/spirit approach in an evocative style. and stresses that the Power is within us to live the life we would LOVE

In this conversation Dawn shares

Her own menopause experience

Her initial struggles

What she has done to face it with a kind glance

Her best advice: Be clear on your goals and know that whatever is happening, this too shall pass!

Connect with Dawn http://www.insitulifeworks.com/

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My guest this week, Margaret Ghielmetti, always dreamed of being a writer.

But before she could actually write that book she had to learn to stop trying to be the perfect person she thought everyone wanted her to be.

It's a journey many women are familiar with especially as we enter our menopausal years.

In the conversation Margaret shares how at forty, she quit her sales job to follow her husband's hotel career across 4 continents

She shares her coming to terms with childlessness

Conquering her alcoholism

And finally discovering how to go beyond the mentally engrained Davis Family Handbook of Rules to Live By to step into her own life and creative destiny

The full journey is outlined in her new book, Brave(ish) A Memoir of a Recovering Perfectionist.

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How can we use the rhythms of nature as a model for women’s wellbeing?

My guest this week is author, speaker, and self-care mentor Barbara Hannelore, who has studied and worked with many holistic practices and sacred traditions throughout her life.

Barbara has a strong belief that nature can be our guide which she explores in great depth in her award-winning book, The Moon and You, a Woman's Guide to an Easier Monthly Cycle.

In our conversation, we explore

• A refreshing, POSITIVE view of the peri to the post-menopause phase of life, for women in any stage of menopause.

• Why “symptoms” may signal a need for change in many areas of your life!

• How to create rituals for the passages of life, review your life with love, release what is leaving, and celebrate!

And so much more!

So if you are out for a walk or closing up with a cuppa get ready to be uplifted and inspired.

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How can we break free of the need to consistently live in a diet mentality?

My guest today Angela Roth, founder of Shaper Shifter Academy, believes we can enjoy living at a healthy weight because we understand our body, the changes and demands it's gone through, and the place where we are most comfortable.

Living at a healthy weight needs an understanding of what a 'healthy weight' actually means, and why we eat is at the very heart of caring for ourselves fully, and loving ourselves into the weight we actually want to be.

Angela and I talk about;

Her struggle with emotional eating issues and where those struggles originated

Her journey as a woman like through the changes of life and how did they affect her self-perception

And why she feels more excited and energetic about her life now than ever have before

How she is helping emotional eaters discover the self-belief to find a healthier weight for life

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Welcome to the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast. Like many of you, I was confused and felt isolated through my perimenopause journey. But here's the thing when we have inclusive, courageous conversations about our menopause experiences, we create a sense of belonging and a place from which we can heal, grow and thrive through this transition.

Menopause is so much more than our periods ending. This is exactly why I created this podcast, we're building a community and fueling a movement—one vital conversation at a time.

Episodes drop every Tuesday. Each week I will be joined by someone sharing their story as well as talking with health experts, authors, and activists providing wisdom and guidance. I will be providing you an opportunity to send me your questions so we can have AMA episodes.

What you do through perimenopause sets the stage for a happy healthy future YOU!

Subscribe, invite your friends and I can't wait to have these conversations with you.

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Belly dance is an effective natural option for relieving bladder leaking. My guest this week is Jennifer Sobel and she certainly thinks so!

Over 400 million people worldwide suffer from incontinence most of them women suffering in silence. Strengthening the pelvic floor is key and that is why my guest today created The Belly Dance Solution.

Jennifer Sobel is a professional belly dancer and instructor, a sports personal trainer, an acupuncturist, and a holistic health practitioner. The Belly Dance Solution is a non-invasive program that focuses on strengthening the pelvic floor muscles using specific belly dance movements. To date over 12,000 women have discovered the power and joy of belly dance and many have eliminated years of incontinence issues.

This is an amazing conversation!

We talk about:

• How Jennifer discovered that belly dance could be effective in strengthening the pelvic floor and relieving incontinence
• How does belly dance work to do this?
• Some other benefits of belly dance
• The misconceptions people might have about belly dance
• Jennifer shares some success stories that women have had with belly dancing for their bladder leaking

And so much more!

Find out more about Jennifer at www.thebellydancesolution.com

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Welcome 1.32

Why menopause has become medicalized

Despite the popular narrative the truth is our body still makes hormones

HRT doesn't fix the underlying cause of what's really going on of why you're experiencing these symptoms

Women are very, very active, but they're worn out. And it's very hard to live an unstressed life in the 21st century, no matter where you live.

Alcohol is a major underlying cause of most symptoms including hot flashes,weight around the belly, not being able to sleep, insulin resistance, and inflammation.

Where are our priorities. We're not looking after ourselves, we're not honoring our body and what our body requires

Accept the fact that your body is changing. But it doesn't mean it's the downward slide because you can be strong, you can be healthy, you can be vital.

Importance of actually hearing what their bodies are telling them. So if they've got specific symptoms, what messages is there by telling them and when we start to listen and respond with love,

We have inner strength as we get older. And in fact, there's this thing called the grandmother effect. And can guide the rest of the community. That's our role.

When we accept responsibility for what is going on, then we find that things will change.

Great advice: give yourself six minutes to sit in the crap. And after the six minutes are over, it's time to move on. And it's like, yeah, we don't have to keep reliving it

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Welcome 1.32

The importance of recognising the length of perimenopause and our experiences and current reality 2.00

Digging deep to find out what are those individual factors for that woman suffering so that we can get a more permanent solution 2.43

Why what you eat really matters and how some natural foods are heavily sprayed and should be replaced if possible by organic versions 7.53

One of the dietary problems is lack of sufficient protein 14.31

Start with reducing your sugar load and also your seed oils as some omega 6 seed oils are very proinflammatory 17.31

Postmenopause our digestive acids in our digestive enzymes start to reduce. It be helpful to have some bitter food like starting your day with half of freshly squeezed lemon in water to help turn on that digestive system 19.43

Is this stress? Or is this menopause? Having a look at their cortisol levels, seeing what we can do to optimize their adrenal function 22.23

If you are on HRT then looking at your lifestyle, your diet your environment have only upsides for improving your health and aging well 28.00

It may be time to rethink your alcohol consumption. And to find out what's going work for you, because our liver function does decline with age 30.18

If you want to look after other people you need to look after you first because if you don't prioritize time for exercise if you don't prioritize time for healthy eating, you're going to be the one who maybe needs looking after 32.49

Remember that you do still have estrogen after your menopausal transition, in the form estrone that needs us to have good functioning adrenals, and good liver function 37.45

Postmenopause there's this joy and energy. Positivity that is possible for us to achieve.

To become a woman living with passion and purpose and enjoying abundance. 39.11

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Link to the report on pesticides by the EWG that Jen mentioned https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php

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Welcome 1.32

The importance of enabling women to talk about menopause and share their stories 3.04

Entering menopause is about entering a powerful phase in our lives 5.31

Why keeping silent on menopause is impacting our mental health 7.41

We have a lot of living to do post-menopause so we need to challenge the depictions of older women 14.49

Tapping into our deep inner creative power in our 50s 21.31

Why need women need better roles models than those in popular culture 26.25

That women need to tap into the 4 dimensions of menopause physical, psychological, the emotional and the spiritual 28.42

That there is power in vulnerability and reaching out for help 33.57

Why early education and understanding is critical to break down the stigma 38.19

Why slowing down is the key ingredient in self-care 40.16

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Radha shares her own story of trauma associated with menstruation and wishing she could die and be reborn a boy 2.59

How her experiences of a misinterpretation of menstrual issues at a global level led her to founding the Global South Coalition 7.01

We discuss the layers of discrimination that prevent from talking about menopause 12.32

How a lack of understanding of the societal, cultural and political aspects of menstruation and menopause impact the way women are treated by the medical community and society at large 20.54

Discuss that if workplaces are not menstruation/menopause friendly how can women achieve economic empowerment 35.02

Why it is important to speak the word menstruation rather than using terms like ‘period’ 37.24

Highlight the event on the 8th December on Dignified Menopause - dignified menopause is a human right not a privilege 38.27

Dignified menstruation and dignified menopause are the two sides of the coin 46.54

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How thyroid cancer made her realize how important your voice is 6.48

Why it is to so important to make every step of our life an opportunity to grow 13.58

We talk about her book ‘Fade to Green’ about cultures and generation coming together 19.22

Why people sharing time on authentic connections, takes this time pressure away and allows people to focus on themselves 25.43

The importance of being connected to the season and your local environment without rejecting globalisation 29.46

Why asking for help isn’t weakness and why it can be so transformative for women 32.00

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Sally shares post menopause she was in some ways still the same person. But in also lots of ways somehow not, and noticed that a new kind of ‘me’ was emerging.3.01

The discord between the images we are given especially around women's skin and the internal beauty, that shining comes from strength or stability, or balance, and knowing a self-knowing it comes from life experience. 7.01

How the upside of invisibility as she aged has given her the possibility to be quite subversive. 15.44

While we may feel more invisible to the outside, it is an opportunity to become clearer to ourselves.. What are my boundaries? What do I like? What do I dislike? 17.32

How as we enter this phase of life have a different sort of energy. It's more of a kind of low burning energy that sustains for longer and can take us on a longer journey 23.37

‘Despite having four pairs of glasses on my head, sometimes my vision is clearer. because I'm not bogged down by the hormonal ups and down’ 30.07

How our lives are simultaneously more colorful, but also more subtle. Connected to wisdom and intuition, but also learning when to say it. 31.28

Sally shares her best tips for:

• Consciously realize you're out and through menopause
• Have a ritual to recognize and celebrate that you are postmenopausal and in this new lane.
• Explore the question, Who am I? How am I in this new Lane? And how do I want to bring myself to the world in this part of my life?

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Importance of the knock effect from how good period research to menopause and greater equality 2.31

Menopause is bigger and scarier because no one talks about it 4.34

How when we are outside of the target age menopause talk passes us by 7.48

Why ‘googling’ any health condition is not the way forward 11.28

How could menopause education in schools gain most traction 21.26

Why focusing on the positive like having the opportunity of ‘putting me first’ is a strong and empowering message 26.54

Menstruation shouldn't be considered this dirty, horrible little secret that I have to be ashamed of. And I think that's the same for menopause. 30.02

When someone tells you something that happened to them, you have to take that exactly as it is. And that's what makes it that much more powerful. 33.06

The importance of opening up the menopause conversation, to ask questions of the women generationally above me. And then to also transfer my knowledge and my experience in an open and lighter way. 36.58

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Jenn shares her journey of breast cancer, the double mastectomy and how she was advised to have a hysterectomy 2.34

How mindfulness, meditation and regular exercise along with listening to what the body to adjust what it needs is really key 9.46

Why yoga has been part of her wellness approach and how the beauty of yoga is the ability to adapt each pose and each practice to meet needs 16.07

Jeen shares that she has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and not focusing on on the negative, instead of accepting the diagnosis and moving forward is a key part of her mindset 17.17

How her journey has led her to researching more deeply the connections between the chemicals and toxins and many ailments, including cancer, mental health issues and osteoporosis 17.45

Jenn shares the importance of nutrition and the lack of guidance of up to date dietary advice given to cancer patients that supports a plant based diet with less toxins 23.55

The importance of becoming your own health advocate particularly after a hysterectomy and cancer treatment does not afford you the traditional HRT route to managing rapid menopause onset 27.06

Why, when you have chemo fog and brain fog, you need to go to your doctors appointment and write things down 27.51

How having gratitude practices and a sleep routine are super supportive to your healing 31.04

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Why are women so susceptible to weight gain around menopause? 3.17

Why the endless cycle of eating less and exercising more doesn’t work

The importance of going into menopause with as much muscle mass as possible 7.47

Finding the sweet spot for maintaining and building muscle mass. 8.26

Why working with a personal trainer not only helps you make progress but also builds confidence in training alone at the gym 14.59

Many women don’t eat sufficient quantities of protein which impairs their ability to build and maintain muscle mass 18.27

Why one of the drawbacks about too few calories is that it will automatically slow down your metabolism which has the opposite effect on your weight than desired 20.29

Candace shares her F.I.R.E program - an acronym that stands for fuel, ignite, redefine and emerge that creates permanent change for women 25.51

• Working out their nutrition
• Boosting their metabolism
• Creating the right mindset
• Developing confidence

One of the key points for success is to create a small, small, tiny goal to get motivated, grow confidence and then do more 33.38

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Bringing innovation design, and fashion to an area where millions are suffering in silence even if 1 in 3 women are struggling with urinary incontinence 2.01

Many different brands are stuck in the stereotype of what a woman in her 50s is like and therefore create products that don’t resonate and are not aspirational at all 3.36

Instead of incontinence, Aubrey says, we wanted to brand our products under that whole category of femcare 8.42

The first product is a high waisted brief that's really flattering. That you cannot see it under those leggings. 12.01

Great feedback from the trials ‘I forget I’m wearing them and am not embarrassed for my partner to see them’15.56

The products have a customer Advisory Board of women that they are a part of the process to develop the identity, the colors, the packaging 20.15

Aubrey sees Hazel as an opportunity to change that conversation and to really break the kind of stereotype and taboo associated with incontinence 26.31

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The toxicity of the inner critic 7.01

Why being a human first and a psychologist second has been a turning point for her and her patients 11.52

How helping people to regulate their feelings and thoughts and take simple steps to tweak them can get them back to a more comfortable area where they can function better 14.42

If we can start talking about period, how this can be a catalyst to talking more about menopause 20.42

I want to have a menopause cake and menopause party. Let's do it. Well, if we can have baby showers, why not? 22.07

That conversation about women’s mental health including suicide during perimenopause is not discussed sufficiently even amongst psychologists 23.52

Why it is so important to overcome the stigma of therapy in particular in UK 27.51

Discuss some of the differences between therapy approaches and why her work is based on a compassionate approach, but also blends in the trauma work as and when necessary, to get to the underlying cause of why her patients feel the way they do 31.36

Why self-care is giving yourself breathing space 36.31

Marianne shares her steps to bringing more compassion to yourself

• Tuning into the self-critic jotting down some of the thoughts that you say to yourself, for a week, and then read it back to yourself
• Ask yourself the question, if this was a friend or someone else in my life, would I want to listen to everything they've got to say?
• If we are being critical can be we more understanding and reframe the conversation

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Why a culture where you are brought up to please and serve others can mean we don't prioritize our own self-care, or develop our own self-esteem and confidence. 5.02

As we go into middle life many of us can feel that while things seem OK on the surface we living almost like a robot, doing things that we have to do and pushing down your emotions 7.32

How a Zest for Life workshop triggered the process of peeling layers that have been put on Azmina by her community, society, parents and maybe even teachers to help her find her true potential 12.57

Why it is because of fear that we don't connect and we're not able to speak our mind and our truth. 15.37

Azmina shares her 5 keys for Freedom to be YOU. 26.04

• Think differently
• Practice self-acceptance
• Overcome your fears
• Take responsibility
• Live a balanced life

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Why female stress is different from male stress even though male and female brain are more similar than different.5.07

Why when women are stressed it our impacts hormone synthesis leading to challenges with the synthesis of neurotransmitters that allow us to be calm and relaxed, and fall sleep.7.31

Why if our digestive system isn't working optimally, then the serotonin (our feel-good hormone) that needs to be synthesized in our gut isn't being synthesized optimally. 13.12

How does stress cost us nutritionally? Why in ‘keeping us safe’ all of our nutrients are funneled into adrenaline and cortisol production leaving us exhausted and with no energy 18.27

Are women more vulnerable to nutrient deficiencies vs. men? 21.02

What do if you want to kick start your parasympathetic nervous system 23.20

Why you can't have everything you have to choose. You can't have a perfect home with everything in its place and do perfect entertaining and have a perfect body and have perfect children and a perfect marriage and a perfect career. 24.55

How a common genetic anomaly connected to folate can increase women’s risk of depression and anxiety and how this can be corrected by taking active forms of folate and B vitamins can correct this. 34.56

Why although HRT helps manage symptoms it does not address underlying issues of stress because it doesn’t help women in changing the way they're making decisions 42.00

Why maintaining blood glucose stability and the role of essential fats are key to stress resiliency 43.20

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Claire shares how a very traumatic birth with her daughter put her into depression, postpartum psychosis and ultimately chronic fatigue. After a long period of being dismissed by doctors she was finally diagnosed with early menopause. 5.01

How common it is for women to be dismissed and although there are many passionate GPs out there certain regulations that they have to adhere to. In fact, there's a lot of information they are not allowed to give you. So ultimately, women are left in the dark. 7.31

Why when women go into menopause depleted, overstressed, exhausted and a bit burnt out. We haven't got the bandwidth to cope with the hormonal changes of perimenopause. 7.44

Why the real power comes from admitting that our bodies work differently and we can't just carry on like that. 10.57

Stressors are not just our behavior but also our environment is stressful. the electromagnetic radiation, toiletries and cosmetics that contain endocrine disruptor chemicals that overwhelm our system 14.35

How informed choice about diet can make a huge change to our symptoms 18.06

The triangle of hormonal health.The importance of the interplay between our female hormones, our sex hormones, our stress hormones, and our blood sugar hormones. 24.00

Why perimenopause is beautiful for this is this really being, it gives us the opportunity to focus on ourselves, maybe for the first time in decades, because we have to. 29.52

When we have a mindful menopause, really go through it consciously we tune into our body's innate wisdom that we then end up the fittest wise women. 35.28

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Greg was inspired to start her business because so much of the information that women were receiving, or the lack of information, the stuff they weren't receiving, on the side that it was wrong. 4.50

We are conditioned to not want too much yet we can still have a zest for life, energy, happiness, joy as we age 8.19

Different needs between women going through perimenopause and those who are postmenopausal, even though there are overlaps. Perimenopause is more about symptom relief. Post menopause it's more about ‘What can I do for my future self’? 14.51

It is not just our sex hormones we need to pay attention but other hormones like cortisol and the health of our thyroid that have huge power or influence over how we feel day to day 17.32

Everything is energy, we are energy and it is going into us and around us. Checking in on our energy how we are experiencing our day, the people in their lives, our environment, our diet, is important 20.29

As we age we need to become more aware of our energy and our balance, these will change and even decline and we have to find a way to be okay with that and to do what we enjoy to the limit that we can 25.01

The role of lifestyle to help manage the need for excess medication rather than just accepting more pills as a way to manage your health as you age 33.04

The Blue Zone learnings of the importance of natural movements as a way to stay fit and flexible as we age 35.59

The science of epigenetics, which says that the things around the environment around cells is more important than what's inside the cell.In the latest aging studies, about 30% of how we age will be determined by our genes. And that leaves a huge number 70% of what we can do to influence that process. 39.10

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How taking up yoga in her late 40s resulted in becoming a team with her body and how that translated into being more grounded in her life 5.58

Why yoga is the antithesis of the feel the burn exercise movement as it invites you to make friends with your body 9.00

Yoga practice doesn’t always have to be long or hard sometimes it's five minutes, some good breath, some forward folds into downward facing dog and back into forward fold 17.27

Why you don’t need to do the crazy poses, simple asanas can you give you strength and patience 26.55

The beauty of yoga. It helps you get back in your stride literally and metaphorically. 34.28

Key Takeaways

• How yoga is NOT about tying yourself into a pretzel – Learn the techniques you can do yourself in your home so that you can connect to your mind and your body.
• Stop looking at your midlife body critically and find vitality through the ancient wisdom of yoga – updated for the modern woman.
• How yoga is as simple and profound as learning how to breathe – because connecting to your breath is everything.
• Turn towards your body - tune into your mind-body connection and feel better in your own body. How yoga will change your posture and body so you gain overall confidence.
• How slowing down change can change your life and teach you to act instead of react.

Connect with Antonia on her website and join her Facebook community here for slow, straightforward yoga sequences, meditations, and other off the mat techniques to find our way forward in midlife.

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What is gray area drinking? We're not problem drinkers in terms of an alcoholic in that way. But we are drinking maybe a bit more than we should 2.00

Work culture, boozy lunches and meetings in bars and pubs set the ball rolling for her drinking when she put her career on hold to become a mum 4.45

How turning 40 brought bring changes to her reaction to a ‘big night’ - anxiety, blackout, flashbacks 9.36

Why moderation doesn’t work but instead becomes more of a rollercoaster ride 11.53

How to manage your relationship - will he still want to be with the non-drinking me? 19.42

When we actually give up alcohol as women we gain confidence. Take up new hobbies, develop a deeper connection to ourselves 22.37

Why the alcohol lobby, which is powerful, suppresses the health information around issues like breast cancer 34.27

How a community can support you to quit drinking and why playing it forward it a good way to stay alcohol-free if you’re going to an event (think massage the next day 39.02

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How often we base our confidence on outside validation 4.49

As mothers filling our cup first means our cup now overflows into our children's cup so that their cups are full. 10.55

So if you say no to the things that no longer serve you or don't work for you anymore, it opens the door to saying yes to all the other opportunities that are trying to present themselves to you 18.31

Unpack your backpack of all these old beliefs and values and stuff And then we only put back the values and the beliefs that are going to serve going forward 26.15

We can retrain our minds to believe more positive things about ourselves. But again, it needs to be repeated and it needs practice 31.00

Rephrase: I made a mistake today. But tomorrow is a new day. This lifts ourselves and starts that positive self talk cycle 40.57

Key Takeaways

• How letting go and ‘being’ more lets us 'do' more.
• How we can use our self-talk to better connect with ourselves and boost confidence

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How empty nesting can be a major trigger for changing the direction of Karen's own life 4.34

There are so many things that we as women have in our skill sets that we just take for granted and don't realize the value of them. 6.22

One of the biggest physical changes is our decreased ability to just push through and make stuff happen. And so we are invited to face the fact that you cannot continue to push through like you have, your body just is not going to allow you to do that anymore. And so there's the invitation for the lessons in that. 9.29

The 4 Stage of Transition 18.02

• The Red Stage - there is an ending of some kind. And so, you know, for many of us, it can be when children leave home, when you have your last period, when you have your first hot flash, you know. Endings are almost always something that takes time.
• The Blue Stage -the time when you start to say, I'm not that anymore. And so that's where that grieving comes in.I don't know who I am. And so it's a time of disorientation of the in-between
• The Yellow Stage is just a little side trip out of the Blue Zone, then what happens often is that you cannot keep up that pace of avoiding, it takes a lot of energy to keep pushing those feelings away
• The Pink Stage - this is the time of creativity of just imagining, I could do all of these things. And eventually, you have more clarity around where you want to move to, and you form a plan.*

A key aspect for many women, as they're creating this vision of what they want to do in the second half of their life. How can I bring healing to the world in one way or another? How can we take that servant heart and apply it to the world? 35.38

Key Takeaways

• Why mid-life, menopause, death, divorce, retirement, and many other significant changes invite us to embrace these times as an invitation to explore what our next stage in life can be
• The importance of understanding what gets in the way of manifesting our vision, and creating allies with all the parts of ourselves as we make our vision a reality.

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Burnout typically doesn't happen overnight. It's a progressive evolution, You start feeling depleted, either emotionally, physically, or cognitively. then you can have cynical attitudes. And ultimately end up feeling ineffective and incompetent. 4.02

How technology has impacted burnout 8.55

Chris’s perspective on work-life balance 10.32

How being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis impacted Chris’s life 24.37

The role of time management plays in avoiding burnout 30.47

The best way for someone to start creating better energy and burnout-proof ways of living 34.38

Key Takeaways

• The superpower of presence in helping us to manage burnout
• The importance of creating intentional white space
• Why it is more important to prioritize managing energy over time.

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How people pleasing began as a little girl so she could feel loved 2.35

After years of struggling with power-giving and low self-esteem, the end of her marriage was the wake-up call to the feeling of Oh, god, I'm trapped how do I get out of this life? 5.40

Talk about how her distorted body image issues restricted her from accepting herself 7.15

Julie shares how shortly after her 50th birthday she started to train for a bikini competition and at 51 she entered for a second tie and won every single division 14.28

The process of training for competitions taught her about her body. How she could trust her body and learn to listen to what her body was asking me.21.09

How her experience made her start coaching women how to really connect deeply with their body, and learn how to give it what it means mind, body, and spirit. Setting women free. 26.02

Women don’t need more information about what to eat, because they know, they have to decide to step into a more intuitive way of eating, to have a strong enough reason why they want to change 36.01

Takeaways from the interview

• Your body is always communicating with you,
• It knows what it requires - let it guide you to well-being.
• You can create a program that you can do for the rest of your life because it's fluid. It's not strict, but it keeps you on the path to health and wellness

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Clare shares her story going through a full hysterectomy at 39 and then reappraised her approach to life 2.36

The importance of empowering women which led to the Pausitivity campaign 9.55

Talk about the need to break the stereotype of the middle-aged woman 13.33

Why stress is the greatest contributor to hormone decline and our menopause symptoms 21.27

The importance of nutritious intake and why supplements aren't the answer 35.46

How the menopause years as the last opportunity for someone to take control of their health by exploring nutrition and lifestyle. 28.00

Three takeaways from the interview

• Importance of prioritizing stress management
• That there is no cure-all, one-size-fits-all solution to menopause
• That managing this time requires a holistic approach embracing appropriate nutrition & lifestyle changes

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How/when Andrea discovered she had endometriosis 5.07

What made her finally decide to have a hysterectomy 7.17

What were her biggest fears about having a complete hysterectomy 12.23

What support system(s) were there for her 18.17

What is life like now 18 months after the hysterectomy 25.07

Three takeaways from the interview

• Discussing menopause especially hot flashes is not shameful.
• Experiencing fear and doubt about hysterectomy is normal.
• Experimenting with HRT is important to find what works best for you.

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Sara’s story of burnout through living the superwoman syndrome and then the journey of giving herself permission to switch from linear to cyclical living and embracing ALL aspects of her feminine nature 2.22

Why a basic lack of understanding of our bodies is contributing to why are we struggling 6.20

Importance of moon rhythms vs. masculine solar rhythms for women’s wellness 12.24

Four aspects of our feminine nature (archetypes) that are crucial to embrace if we want a fulfilled life 17.14

Discuss what the four archetypes of Priestess, Warrior, Queen and Goddess and how can we start integrating into our lives. 37.41

How the archetypes connected with the phases of our monthly cycle and how we can us that approach to activate parts of ourselves that are needed at each phase 42.10

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10 out of every 1000, couples aged over 50 get divorced and in the over 65 areas, it's tripled in 25 years. 3.22

Empty nesting can be a significant trigger for divorce as one of the reasons for being together has gone 6.35

We need help to get past the bitterness, resentfulness and living in the past. And move to a mindset of living in the future. 9.20

The divorce process is highly stressful and that's why we need financial experts so we don’t make an emotional decision to give up our settlement just to get rid of the stress.13.59

A key step is mapping out your future, what do I want? What have I missed in the past? Where do I want to be in my life? And have an action plan to get there.18.59

Learn to love yourself and know yourself. Don’t fall into the trap of getting somebody else to prove the account to prove to your ex-partner. 27.35

Deep dive into what a narcissist is and the destructive codependency of being in a relationship with that person 32.20

The importance of recognizing the red flags especially if you are an empath 36.12

Key points 43.18

• Divorce can be and will be the most empowering thing that you can start a new fulfilling life,
• Look after yourself, give yourself lots of me time, take each day at a time, one step at a time, take your time with everything.
• Have a good team around you who can answer all those what-ifs
• Get a good lawyer, make sure that it's the ones to suit you in lots of ways. Get a financial advisor if you think you need one and get a divorce coach

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Katie shares her journey of becoming perimenopausal right at the start of a new relationship and that was instrumental in founding the School of Self-Love 5.27

Flipping the blocks that women hold around love after 40 and instead going on a journey of getting to know themselves and learning how to respond to life rather than being in reaction to past pain and trauma.10.25

The importance of feminine values, being connected to our bodies. Taking time to just be, and to feel our feelings and to surrender and allow ourselves to be in a receiving state 15,58

Overcoming the idea of push, striving and scarcity that all the good men are gone 18.02

Any transformation begins with awareness, and just choosing to take time every day to check in with yourself and ask yourself, How do I feel? What do I need? 23.14

Part of the journey is about been about learning to surrender and allow a man to help and support and hold safe space for you 31.39

Change our habits from focusing on what we don’t need to and get super focused on what we do desire 33.28

Final words of advice

• Stop the endless searing on the apps
• Stop trying to figure out where he's going to come from
• Put all your focus onto yourself - how you feel, what you need
• Prepare yourself and then allow the miracles of life to happen.

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Claire shares how her work as an oncologist making people chemically menopausal, along with her own perimenopausal experiences awoke an interest in somatic sexology, helping people to understand their sexuality, using the body rather than our minds. 2.32

How menopause can become an excuse to get out of rubbish sex it becomes a cultural resignation rather than an opportunity to explore what we want from our sex lives 6.23

Being clear on what it is that we actually want? Who are we, as sexual beings, what do we need sexually? 7.43

When we start working on our sexuality it will lead to a whole lot of other positive things in our life, 11.22

60 to 70% of women will experience some element of vaginal atrophy, that whole area is reliant upon estrogen for it to function optimally. We have choices to use hormones or natural methods 13.34

Body image comes down to this place of acceptance and exercising and beginning to become familiar with that element of self-compassion for who we are right now, 18.07

It's very common that women never looked at their own genitals, or touched themselves, and have a lot of shame and issues with masturbation 20.02

Giving ourselves attention sexually flows to other aspects of lives for example many women experience weight loss working with Claire as an additional benefit 30.05

Learning to say No is important because otherwise your yes means nothing. 33.21

Partners care but 30% of women will have sex that's unpleasant or painful for them and not tell their partner. 37.40

You can have great sex through menopause and beyond. And it is available to everyone who wants to and there’s a whole array of things that can give you an pleasurable fulling experience 14.47

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Rachel shares how a BBC documentary in 2017 opened her eyes to the fact that no one talked about menopause which led to the creation of pop up events where anyone of any age, any gender could turn up and have conversation. 2.27

In Menopause Cafes there are no experts, no advice being given. It is about breaking the silence and the shame it breeds that leaves people to suffer on their own and not realizing that menopause is a normal stage of life and not you are not going mad. 6.55

As humans, we want to belong. And often during menopause, women lose their sense of identity and belonging. Who am I anymore? Who is this new person? Where do I belong?

14.10

‘Ultimately, I don't want there to be a need for menopause cafes, maybe in 510 years time, it will be an accepted conversation. So you won't need special places’ 17.43

Menopause will be as accepted as pregnancy. It will be about bringing the wisdom of experience to our workplaces and communities, honoring and celebrating older women 20.22

Rachel shares the details of the upcoming online menopause festival FlushFest 2021 starting Friday 30th April which will include 23.29

• A seminar on menopause in the workplace
• Comedy and steamy storytelling
• A smorgasbord of events that celebrate of all things menopause: poetry workshops, nutrition talks, belly dancing, assertiveness, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc

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Amy shares her journey from nursing, training in deep visceral manipulation and combining this with Reiki to support women’s pelvic health 2.46

Why we should not as normal accept that we pee a little when we cough or jump or sneeze. We want people to know that it is not normal. But It is a common thing for your body to do 12.38

Our reactions to pelvic floor changes if often to do Kegel exercises but Amy explains why this might be the last thing you want to do and why you should seek help 15.02

We discuss how Reiki and working on our chakras is central to pelvic health 20.39

We dive deeper into the root chakras in the pelvic area - the seat of women's intuition and why if we have been violated, had surgery in that area that has disrupted our energy flow it will eventually cause physical ailments, like endometriosis, painful period or polyps 23.56

Energetically speaking, if we continue to heal and balance our pelvis, it improves our sex life, it improves our relationships, it improves our income. It is incredibly powerful, 25.55

The importance of knowing our bodies intimately, looking at them, every part, knowing even its r odor 29.27

Amy and I talk about shame and how hard it is for women to discuss their bodies and the importance of creating space for these conversations to happen so we don't have to suffer 34.06

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Erica shares how her mother’s hysterectomy in her late 40’s  and the barriers to discussing menopause within black and ethnic communities created a barrier to seeking help 8.57

The power of digital health is that it can empower women by providing information and solutions  in one space 12.40

Data inequality regarding women’s health - today we are operating at half speed extrapolating from male data a lot of the time 22.57

The importance of investing in our health early on - nutrition, exercise, sleep and managing stress and raising the awareness amongst younger women 26.32

The key takeaway is patient empowerment, built on awareness, tracking and planned conversations 32.07

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Annie shares how her past training for marathons and ironman events is a metaphor for life and underpins her work 5.16

The importance of energy over time to help transform your life 8.21

Discuss the concepts of building and renewing energy 12.06

Longevity and good health as we age is related to having our bodies engaged, doing housework, dancing, gardening, walking etc 13.57

Why managing our stress response is one of your biggest tools at your disposal to improve the quality of your sleep 21.32

Learning from elite athletes to build in for periods of rest, like on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to achieve better energy. 23.17

The concept of slow Sundays without technology and instead finding a slow hobby, knitting, writing or cooking that actually brings you joy and pleasure 24.13

The importance of the 3 pillars of the macronutrients protein, carbs, and fats for women to significantly improve their health as they age 33.54

Why we need to up the level of protein after 60 34.36

The importance of omega 3 fatty acids for brain health 38.56

How reverse engineering vegetables and making them Centerplate helps in switching to a plant-based diet 47.11

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Adelle shares her menopause journey at 40, how hard it was to explain what was going on until she felt overwhelmed and took 3 months off work 3.50

Why developing resilience is getting yourself back on track and taking responsibility to understand why our body is changing rather than becoming a victim 12.52

The importance of educating your team, your coworkers and your stakeholders about menopause if you are a woman leader 16.40

The importance of self-care especially as you go through this pandemic - put a sign on the door, and just say to your family, can you just give mom five minutes, please? 26.22

The importance of a daily check in- food move and snooze, what are you eating? Are you moving? And how are you sleeping? 28.41

We discuss the importance of reconciling where you are in terms of your hormonal journey and symptoms, are you accepting where you are? 31.52

The importance of looking out for the clues of perimenopause, getting prepared and building an understanding of the changes your body is going through 35.55

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How lifestyle medicine is evidenced based elements you can apply to stay healthy. 5.36

Why a lifestyle medicine approach can significantly improve menopausal symptoms. 11.42

Change is hard and 50% of people don’t stick with new habits.  Coaching is the key to making healthy habits last. 12.39

Changing the health model delivery towards more telemedicine, and how it can facilitate easier conversations for perimenopausal women than having to resort to surgery. 25.40

The potential of telemedicine to create opportunities for women to gain support and advice as a group. 31.40

Discuss HRT, the low risks and the importance of assisting women in making informed choices. 33.30

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Inspiring client success stories of  how hypnosis helped them overcome underlying fears 13.01

Stephanie takes me through a square breathing technique that helps to reduce stress and anxiety 17.40

If you are suffering hot flashes tune in to a technique that turns down the inner thermostat 24.06

We discuss anticipatory anxiety and how we can swap that feeling for anticipatory calm 27.19

Stephanie shares her top tips to help you say goodbye to anxiety 39.24
 Start today don't wait to take action to manage your anxiety
 Once an hour, stop and breathe for 10 seconds. That's enough to press the reset

Embrace all of you as you do that you're extending compassion to yourself and life is a lot better.

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Paula shares her own story of living with 10 years of lower back and neck pain and how her interest in alignment, yoga and Feldenkrais training started a journey to help others 2.35

Paula shares how she helps people find greater ease and a sense of belonging in their own physical selves. Helping them improve their posture so that they generate less tension in their activities. 4.34

If you have never been able to do a split or deep squats Paul explains why and why striving for this can cause damage whatever your yoga instructor might say. 10.12

How can you move more comfortably in the world? Just moment to moment. Paula talks about the importance of making people feel confident and balanced in their own physical self, so they move with a little more ease and grace. 12.15

Paula’s tips to sitting comfortably for a long period are relevant to all of us who are sitting all day at a laptop in your home office.12.51

Paula discusses muscle tone and pelvic floor muscles and why what we need to strengthen is not the muscles themselves but the communication loop. Does the brain know how to call on them? This applies equally to men as to women. 23.51

‘What is the quality of your own internal experience? And part of that is, is this a pleasure for you? Because if you are just enduring this activity, then that's a problem. And why are you bringing more of that quality into your life? 33.06

Paula shares how important her work is in helping older people retain a sense of self authority, and sovereignty, ‘I'm the one in charge of this’ mindset. How this can help with trips and falls as we age. 40.12

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A lot of a lot is asked of us. And it's more what we do with those questions, do we honor them? Or do we choose something else?4.33

Block time in your calendar for important personal activities and honor that time 8.33

To help others is to take care of yourself first, because only if you are feeling good, you can do good to others. 11.11

Set boundaries and communicate them. It can be tough at first, but make it a habit. 13.18

If you are procrastinating then don't open social media, don't open email or whatever else. Just start with that one thing you need to do, and then promise yourself that you can't do anything else until it's done..15.30

Yvonne’s best tip that I implemented personally is to set the 3 most impactful actions I can do each day that will move me closer to my goals and do this consistently. Works better than any to-do list! 19.47

If you are busy with everything you never get enough done. If you really break it down into simple steps. If you run your own business it easier to make the money and it's indeed possible to double your turnover 24.19

Why is it so hard to run your life this way? It's ingrained in our culture, in our upbringing and education that we really have to work hard, we have to hustle. And then you know, we'll get the results, we'll get more impact, we'll get more money. So the difficulty lies in that we actually have to shift our mindset. 26.40

Yvonne’s top 3 tips:

• Make yourself a priority.
• Focus like a proper CEO, on what you want to bring it into reality and work with the most impactful actions,
• Bring back the fun and the joy in life, because that's what really is going to help you to make this sustainable.

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We tend to procrastinate when our schedules are limited and we really have infinite stores of energy or time to devote to the things that we're even interested in, let alone the things we have to do. 2.29

In order to transition from a stuck, frozen place to a flowing energetic space, we need to deal with our feelings, address them, face them, talk about them. And we need to recognize them too. 4.56

We have a constant store of energy that is inside a kind of spiritual life energy. That is always available to you, even if you're feeling anxious, even if you're feeling overwhelmed, even if you're feeling really tired. 7.04

Christine shares how although she is not a naturally organized person her planner has become one of her best friends in overcoming chronic procrastination allowing her to show up 11.32

She talks about how going swimming every other day has been a very powerful lesson in repetition, in accepting that things may not be just hunky dory, but that they can be really beautiful. And that you can get stronger and better with each day and it doesn't have to be an effortful push.14.21

We discuss how during menopause we have to be the master of our energy, space, and our time and keep ourselves really close to our peak of awareness, and use insight and gut intuition as we can so that we can make sense of the facts 16.14

Christine shares in detail concrete steps for overcoming procrastination in her S.M.A.C.K approach - simplicity, mindfulness, anxiety reduction, communication and kindness 24.19

Our symptoms are our bodies messaging that we have crossed a line. We should give gratitude to every symptom that our body sends us

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Amicietta shares how her own story of being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a rare autoimmune disease which causes grave muscle weakness throughout the body, 2.46

What clean living is and the importance of becoming aware of clean living is not just what we're eating. But about changing your cleaning products and your body care products 11.57

Use sources of information like https://www.ewg.org/ that can help the listener to be aware of the toxins commonly found in our food, water, body and cleaning products.16.19

AmiCietta shares how stress impacts an autoimmune condition and can increase the inflammatory response 27.11

The power of EFT to help manage stress, pain and anxiety 30.57

Amicietta shares her key steps for starting to live clean 41.17
1. Moving to a plant-based diet with more fresh and organic produce

1. Start educating ourselves on what is in our products and reading the back labels

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Dri shares how her own story of a disordered relationship with food started from a sense of shame about her curvy body 2.46

How disordered eating shows up. Counting calories, weighing food and weighing yourself twice a day, compulsive overeating, binge eating and restricting over-exercising under-exercising. 5.37

What is intuitive eating? 9.00

The importance of having a respectful relationship to your body around recognizing your hunger, do you know your hunger? Do you know what it feels like? Do you know what it's like to feel satisfied? 13.27

Why mindfulness is one of the key steps to becoming curious about your relationship to food, your body signals and your habits.14.40

Eating archetypes and the ‘dilettante’ who is always on the go and unaware of what she’s eating: the quantity or the quality.23.06

The trickle effect of negative comments and how they internalize the shame and until you just feel like it's a part of you! 30.28

Life will change our bodies, through illness or age, and the importance of showing your body respect through these changes 34.29

How our obsession with thinness drives size and age discrimination for women in the job market 36.08

Dri shares her key steps for starting a different relationship with food and your body image 41.00
1. Put weight loss on the back burner and turn with curiosity to what is happening right now in your relationship with food

1. Start seeing your body as a HER not an IT!

2. Start viewing your food and body habits as relationship and recognize it's going to take gentle, consistent effort, you know, to transform those relationships

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Delayna shares how her nursing experiences propelled her into working with menopausal women 2.12

When we shine a bright light on menopause then we reduce women’s suffering 6.48

HRT is a hot topic where many women feel confused but don’t know where to turn 9.24

‘Oh, it's the menopause.And likely, it could very well be. But, you know, is there something else going on as well?’ 13.31

‘It’s the Ozone where you feel overworked everything is just kind of overrated, you're over it, over everything’ 15.12

Why losing control is the one of the hardest aspect of going through menopause 17.01

The importance of not having a cookie cutter approach to menopause but a tailored one 25.50

Sugar - why it is important to cut back on it, especially hidden sugar in foods 28.36

Delayna shares her 3 tips: Be OK be with menopause. Identify your experiences. And thrive! 34.28

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The anxiety of not being able to access information, services and affordable treatment 2.43

Why it is so important to accept and face that you have cancer 8.59

‘ I get high on talking about mental health, because I think that's what has kept me here to this time’ 12.45

The power of affirmations about who you are, and where you want to be and where you want to go 16.29

The importance of looking inwards and telling yourself, okay, this has happened to me. Then taking steps to find a community to support you 18.37

‘I watched, a close friend of mine go, and all that, that gave gave me a sense of urgency to become my own best advocate’ 22.52

‘Don't allow any doctor to brush you off as a statistic. You know, go there, tell them exactly what you feel, mentally and physically and insist that they listen’ 23.15

We can be our own best advocate by asking the right questions by noting down what is going on, everything, the medicines, your relationships, everything because we suffer sometimes from chemo brain 28.30

As soon as the doctor starts talking, you also hit record. Because there's so much going on. When you get home, in your quiet moments on your bed, then, go back to what the doctor said 29.12

Patients deserve a seat at the table. Big pharma or oncologists are to be to be talking about us, but invite us to be there in order to have the best of outcomes. Without us the equation is not equal 29.59

Grace shares about the work she does as a cancer patient advocate with the American Cancer Society, Wego and Immerman Angels 32.20

Grace talks about her newly published book Impossicant which is what her daughter said in African slang on hearing her mothers diagnosis 42.37

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‘The lack of intrinsic information is what has astounded me the most over the years,’ 5.15

‘The symptom that caused me the most challenge to my confidence was being so edgy. And some people would say, bitchy, um, that I couldn't predict how I would react’.7.59

And if you're naturally a control freak, then losing control. Having that control just you wake up and realize it's gone, is very unsettling 12.36

‘I finally understood why women end up in the emergency room looking panicked. Because I had to catch myself from not being panicky that not only had I bled so heavily that I soiled my clothes that as I'm in the bathroom, I am pouring blood out of my body uncontrollably’ 13.20

And I have plenty of former patients that work for Walmart, we could have a whole discussion about what it's like, as an hourly worker in an evening or night shift at a supplier. And the lack of breaks the type of hard work, we don't appreciate how much physically hard work how many women are in physically demanding jobs, 22.58

‘We are where we are as women for three different reasons. Blood banking, antibiotics, and pap smears’. 29.56

‘We also have to be willing to acknowledge that hormonal changes are real. They're not a sign of weakness’ 35.16

Not everybody will find menopause a difficult transition. It's not a disease, I emphasize that I tell all my patients that it's not a disease, it's a timeframe of change in our lives, from a high hormone environment, back down to a low hormone environment 36.57

‘That's the anti-aging push. that pushes the notion of just get your hormone levels up, and it'll be fine’.39.49

‘And then we're like, okay, here, here's a script and you walk out the door. 10-minute visit, we're failing, our healthcare system is failing us. And we've got to do better’.44.43

Dr. Donna’s 3 takeaways for you:57.22
1. This is a life stage is not a disease, you're not broken. It's very common. So don't be afraid of it. But don't ignore it as though you're too weak or you're not doing the right things.

1. Get information, get help. And a lot of times you're going to be rebuffed. That's probably the hardest part. Keep going to the next person. So you get somebody that's listening.
2. It's a stage in life. It's a developmental stage. And it will not last forever. And there are definite things you can do to feel better soon.

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‘It was really interesting for me the the impact that the visual has on success in life and in business’ 2.33

‘My research showed me Clarissa that women are not broken. There's nothing wrong with us, the system is broken,for sure.6.18

Men speak over the top of women. And what we do is we just go silent, because if we speak out, then are seen as aggressive 6.42

The corporate and the political landscape, it's very patriarchal, and in order to survive, women take on the masculine ways of being the wearing of the power suit and the bob haircut 12.11

Any woman can build a brand that's for her but I think particularly when we want to stand out in more senior positions in this sea of black and gray. People remember you. 22.39

A signature style. Let's make this a thing for you. Let's get it out there. Let's show you doing this so that you own it because confidence is a big thing. 25.35

For senior roles a man will have two out of 10 of the criteria. And he'll say, Yep, in the bag, going for it. A woman will have eight out of 10, and she'll say she hasn't got it all. 27.07

Women who know how to manage, a two year old, they have learned the art of negotiation and influence. These are skills for board roles too 27.36

Part of getting into senior position is finding the good men who can help women to get to where they need to be these are the men who should be in your circle of influence 36.25

‘So get off the fence, get off the fence, you need to go one side or the other. You sit on that fence too long, you'll get splinters’ 37.30

Mne join boards because it goes on their CV. Women join because they want to make a difference. We should question more: Why do you want to be on this board?47.22

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😲Deb shares her shock of finding her high school sweetheart was a violent abuse man on the wedding night 2.33

😮We talk about her meeting and settling down at 33 with her second husband only to find herself in a coercive controlling relationship 4.55

⚖️How after experiencing bankruptcy and leaving her husband and child she fought a 10-year custody battle for her son. 12.42

😵Deb shares her planned suicide and what stopped her from going all the way 14.17

✌️Why she decided to become a high-end escort 15.53

😏How working in the sex industry gave her the basis for a great business model that she uses today 19.35

💜How a chance encounter at a theatre led to reconnecting with the love of her life 22.36

😓‘Yes, people can put up with behavior that's not acceptable for a long time’ 27.38

☝️So we then get very resentful and say no more. 'I'm going out that I'm living my life now' that's a term I often hear 'it's time for me, it's time for my life' 27.58

👉Understanding that men also go through menopause 31.42

👠How interviewing her client when working as an escort was the trigger to studying psychology 34.15

🗣️All of the nuances of life get in the way, and we forget how to talk to each other 37.08

🧱Deb shares why the first steps in rebuilding your relationships to take an interest in your partners interest 40.45

🌹‘Just be yourself. Because remember, the person they fell in love with was yourself, the very core of who you are’ 44.22

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Why 2020 has forced us to slow down and pay attention to what’s most important 2.36

What is brain fog? And why does it happen in menopause? 6.32

Should women be concerned that they have early dementia or Alzheimers? 7:22

The importance of approaching menopause and symptoms calmly 14.20

Why therapy is an important consideration for anxiety or other mental health issues  19.56

Training the brain with Neurotherapy to help with menopausal anxiety and brain fog 23.00

Mindfulness and why when you\re calmer you can think more clearly 27.51

‘ As women, we leave ourselves for last, we put ourselves on the back burner’28.22

‘And any activity can be made into a mindful activity, as long as you're fully engaged in it, and your focus on just that thing’ 33.10

With meditation, it just takes the consistency that is what is most important 34.12

So having a positive mindset will take you so far in life, but especially during menopause. 35.23

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Welcome 1.32

Why mental health has the biggest impact on our menopause experience 2.41

My anxiety and the full-blown anxiety attack that took me not to rock bottom but to my rock foundations 4.39

Why mindfulness was the key to helping me to learn to accept and live with anxiety 5.82

The role estrogen deficiency on our mental health 6.69

Exercise helps and the different types of exercise that help to manage anxiety 7.69

Learning to look at our thoughts, mindfulness as the bedrock of acceptance and compassion 12.39

How CEO and leaders can better support women to go through menopause at work and remain in their roles 14.46

Open communication with your partner so they can support you 15.40

Struggling? Then reconsider HRT and other medical interventions including psychotherapy 16.40

‘I need your support’ 18.12

Menopause can be messy, sometimes the only thing you can be is still, just be you 19.02

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Welcome 1.32

Working from was always seen as something very positive 2.51

Many of us have not set ourselves up to be able to work successfully from home 4.14

The fall out of Covid is that many women feel they have no option but to downsize their careers or burnout 6.16

In the UK 30% of women are reporting an increase in their menopause symptoms 6.46

Many women are avoiding or opting not to seek help from their doctors 7.56

Greater awareness of our symptoms is the first step to putting ourselves back in control 8.35

Being more aware of our symptoms helps us to facilitate better conversations with our doctors especially if we have to use telehealth10.37

Where are you on your to-do list? 11.40

Stop being a people pleaser and establish better boundaries 12.50

‘I need your support’ 14.46

Stop writing your body cheques it can’t cash 15.07

Transitions are like living in no man’s land but give us an opportunity to pause reflect and change 17.40

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Welcome 1.32

‘My whole life I had been a people pleaser and it took until I was 51 to change’ 3:56

‘Patting myself on the back has resulted in tremendous growth’ 8:35

Lynda shares her menopause experiences that started at 48 12:43

How it feels to lose your sex drive when you and partner have always enjoyed sex 15:02

‘The pain could be so strong but I didn’t say anything because I was still a people pleaser at that time’ 15:58

We have spent 9 years trying different natural remedies, herbs, creams, and foods and we’re still trying because nothing has worked yet 17:00

How our sex life became a cycle of anticipation, trying, no trying and it felt a mental battle 20:25

Learning to communicate has been the key and not asking him to fix it but instead saying ‘I just want you to hear me’ 22:05

Recognizing that most men are with us because they wanted a partnership and they want us to happy 23:44

Men and women need to teach others how to speak about things that are embarrassing, how to explain them, and find empathy 25:15

There is a lot of shame and a lack of understanding about menopause that stands in the way of good communication 26:49

The 3 tips to take away - communicate, open dialogue about what you are experiencing, and don’t let their lack of understanding stop you 29:56

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In this welcome, Clarissa Kristjansson shares her move to the She Leads Podcast Network and introduces season 2 of Thriving Thru Menopause. This season features deep dives into relationships and menopause at work as well continuing our focus on health and wellbeing.

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My guest this week is Dr. Julie Moltke a medical doctor whose focus is stress reduction, medicinal cannabis, and mental health. 

She shares why she felt a holistic route was a better way to help her patients.

Now she spends part of her time working in a pain management clinic in Copenhagen, Denmark. She also owns and runs a retreat center in southern Sweden that focuses on mindfulness, yoga, and wellbeing.

Julie is the editor of a holistic health and cannabis blog and author of “A quick guide to CBD”.

We talk about  

• Why should we look holistically at menopause
• Why stress reduction is the first step to helping women with menopause and perimenopause symptoms
• An understanding of CBD and how it works
• How to use CBD and how it can help with menopause symptoms
• 3 Best tips to managing menopause holistically

To learn more about Dr. Julie Moltke and her work connect with her here at https://www.drjuliemoltke.com/

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Sleep is can be elusive at any age. 

My guest this week is Samuël Hoekstra a passionate advocate for better sleep. He wants to help us break through the exhaustion of poor sleep.

The idea of helping people to sleep better came when he working as being a shift worker and experienced feeling exhausted a lot of the times after my nightshifts. 

A friend of mine introduced him to CBD and a new direction for his life.

In the talk we discuss

• What are Cannabinoids and how do they influence you?
• What is the endocannabinoid system and why should we care?
• Is CBD legal?
• How does CBD make you feel?
• How could you improve your sleep quality with CBD?

To learn about CBD and sleep you can connect with Samuel via email 
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This week I am joined by Andrea Warren of Level up Your Life, a holistic health coach who has made her life about learning the facts, gaining experience, and practicing the secrets of essential oils for over 15 years.

We talk about the importance of cultivating wellness and how essential oils can play a role in managing our menopause symptoms and mindset.

Specifically, we talk about

• The role of essential oils in emotional wellbeing
• How to use oils to manage hot flashes
• The importance of purity and buying oils that ethically produced
• The 4 oils you must-have in your menopause 'menopause toolkit'
• Key recommendations for women to seeing help us see menopause as a gift

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My guest this week is Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey is a psychologist, sex & intimacy coach, author, speaker, and podcast host who has spent the last 30+ years helping people to create and maintain meaningful relationships the contain sizzling sex (without shame). She has a specialty in the treatment of trauma and in gender sex and relationship diversity.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of getting rid of the myth that menopause is the end of good sex.

• What are the biggest problems reported by women during and after menopause?
• What are the biggest myths that people buy into around the menopause?
• What is the most important thing to keep in mind if you want to have great sex during and after menopause?
• What things don't doctors traditionally tell us about menopause?
• If you are the partner of someone going through menopause, what are the best ways to approach them for intimacy?

Dr. Lori-Beth highlights 2 key points

• Good sex requires lubrication.
• You cannot get what you want if you don't know what you want. This is a good time to be re-exploring your desires and your body.

You can contact her at loribeth@drloribethbisbey.com.
She has a weekly internet radio show, the A to Z of Sex on the Health and Wellness channel, Voiceamerica. Her most recent book, Dancing the Edge to Surrender: An Erotic Memoir of Trauma and Survival is available at all good booksellers.

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Too often as women, we place ourselves in impossible positions - and feel that we can 'do it all'. Until we can't.

My guest this week is Kathleen Fair who helps women in leadership identify and overcome burnout - their own, and that of their teams. She also assesses teams and leaders for the potential for burnout and provides programs that include strategies to prevent it from happening.

Unfortunately, when we are in leadership positions we feel that we need to carry the weight of everyone, and if we don't have the right support in the organization, or the culture doesn't have the necessary focus on soft skills as well as strategy and operations, it can lead to overwhelm and ultimately burnout.

In this episode, we discuss some the misconceptions of burnout and the steps we can personally take to support ourselves

• How do women in leadership let themselves get to the point of burnout?
• Isn't it about building resilience and creating balance?
• How do we know if we're burnt out?
• Is burnout just about stress at work?
• Is it really that bad? Can't you just take a really good holiday and come back energized and refreshed?
• 3 things to understand in your journey to thriving: the importance of creating and maintaining boundaries, having accountability for yourself, as well as those on your team, and ensuring habitual self-care practices

You connect with Kathleen on Facebook Epic Women Leaders or listen to her podcast EPIC women leaders

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My guest this week is Agata Connor a certified Sober Coach for women who want to permanently remove alcohol from their diet. 
An ex-wine mum who is on a mission to share her story of alcohol abuse
Women's alcohol usage has increased markedly over the last 20 years and is often portrayed as glamourous and fun.
However, there is a dark side of the wine mum culture and alcohol can affect us on a physical, mental, and spiritual level.

In this episode, Agata and I openly and frankly talk about a topic that is often hard to discuss openly. We cover:

• her journey and why sobriety is better
• how do women fall into the trap of self-medicating with alcohol
• what usually prompts people to start reflecting on their drinking
• what are the challenges people face when they decide to stop drinking
• how she helps other women break free from the drinking culture.

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My guest this week is Loretta Ferrucci a registered homeopath for twenty-five years and now an online health and wellness coach. Her main area of interest is the mind-body connection and energy medicine. 

In this episode we discuss:

Why do some women transition through menopause with ease and others don't?

What reasons others than hormone fluctuations can cause symptoms associated with menopause?

What are the underlying unconscious agendas behind the symptoms of menopause?

What part does acknowledging the sacred feminine play in menopause?

How can we better deal with the signs and symptoms of menopause?

Menopause is a time of rising into our power as women. And we have the power to affect our symptoms. 

It is amazing how a few simple changes in lifestyle and perception can make all the difference. 

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Looking to transform your life and feel confident and passionate about your future?

80% of success is an inside job!

When you can learn to recode your thinking patterns you can powerfully shift the way you process information and change your relationship around scarcity and lack FOREVER!

This week my guest is Maxine King founder of Fresh Mindset Ltd and the creator of the Vibrational Energy Method that helps you to clear the limiting beliefs you hold about it and to remove the blocks you put in your own way. Allowing you to re-discover your passion and vision.

We talk about

• How a life-changing situation where she became a single mum with no business and no income started a journey of self-reflection
• Why the Wheel of LIfe is a great tool to start this process
• The importance of getting out of your own way
• Understanding that the Universe has your back and wants you to win
• Our beliefs are deeply embedded and we need to do the deep work to understand who we are as a person
• Why surrendering to the present is hard but an incredible and worthwhile journey
• Why you need to STOP & LISTEN to your body, ask what it needs and then give it

Check out more about Maxine here http://freshmindset.co.uk/ and download her ebooks and vision boards

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This week my guest is Rebekah Brown is founder and creator of MPowder.

She spent her career helping other companies to build brands and products as a researcher and creative consultant. Then the peri-menopause arrived.

Turned away by her GP because she was ‘too young’ to have symptoms, she found herself trawling the aisles of her local health food store, staring at a vast range of products and ingredients she knew nothing about. Three things struck her:

1. Why did all the packs staring back at her feature women in cornfields, wearing dentures and comfortable shoes? (not that she doesn’t LOVE comfortable shoes)

2. Why was the menopause presented as a single event, rather than a series of bio-chemical stages our bodies go through?

3. And where were the natural, whole food solutions? As a generation increasingly realizing the benefits of plant food as medicine, where was the innovation?

1.5 years on and MPowder launches its first product in September and has a growing community of Makers women who share their experiences and needs in order to help other women and are part of the innovation process and ignite a movement to change ‘the change’ for midlife women everywhere.

We talk about key aspects that have come from her journey and those the community

Don’t let them tell you it’s nothing: The menopause is under-research and GPs are under-trained. If your doctor doesn’t recognize your symptoms, arm yourself with knowledge, and find a new one.

Don’t see this as an ‘end of life’ stage: The Chinese have a wonderful phrase for the menopause. They call it ‘the second spring’. We’re more likely to make successful entrepreneurs. We are more likely to be happier in our own skin. Rebekah will share the stats the prove that part 2 can be transformational if we nourish our bodies and minds.

Input differently to output differently: The tools that got you here may not serve you as you transition through menopause. Rebekah will share her tips on the tools her community has found most valuable.

To learn more simply head to www.mpowder.store and connect on Instagram @mpowderstore

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Midlife and with it menopause is a time when we undergo a huge change in many aspects of our lives and the opportunity to reflect on what we really want going forward.

This week I am delighted to welcome back Lisa Z, coach and author of the newly published book Get What You Want: Get Clear, Get Real & Get Going (A How-To Guide for Women Meant for More).

We talk about

The importance of doing one thing that scares you every day, however small

Life is a puzzle, in midlife we get to step back, look at the picture and decide where to next

Why it is critical to find a new sense of significance in midlife if we are going to thrive in the next phase of life

Feeling the energy that comes from taking one small step, and using it to power us to take the next one and so on

Lisa and I share the belief that we can do, be and have whatever our hearts desire

Connect with Lisa here https://www.smallsteps2bigchange.com/ and download a copy of the book

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This week I am in conversation with Laurie Seely and we're talking guts, 💩 and how a systemic yeast infection turned an opera singer into a functional medical health pro.

In this episode we discuss:

👉What is Candida?

🥦How does glyphosate (Roundup) affect the gut?

👉What are some causes of  Candida overgrowth and IBS?

👉How do antibiotics, steroids and hormonal birth control affect the gut?

😱The role on stress on gut health

💃How you can repair your gut, so that you have improved sleep and more energy than you know what to do with

It's time to stop suffering and clean up your gut so you can start feeling great.

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No matter what our circumstances, we will experience the good and bad, and there will always be situations outside our control. This is increasingly apparent as we go through midlife and menopause where we can face losses of family, children growing up and changes in our physical health.

We cannot change some of these but we can change how we respond to life events

This week my guest is Jennifer Garman from the Gratitude Mission. A life coach and author whose health issues meant she spent 7 years being tested and given multiple diagnosis without any improvement in her health. Then she discovered gratitude.
In particular Jennifer became fascinated with the human brain- more specifically our predisposition for happiness vs. depression.

In this episode she shares:

• Her own journey into gratitude
• Neuroplasticity - what it is and how you can use it to hack your way to happiness
• How juggling helped her embed gratitude into her daily routine
• Why The Growing Gratitude Tree was born!

Counting your blessings is a time-honored way to flourish. It’s been part of almost every culture and spiritual practice, going back millennia.grateful people are likely to be much happier and healthier than their pessimistic counterparts.

Recognizing and appreciating life’s many blessings is one of the most powerful ways to enhance your immune system, balance your hormones, and promote heart health.

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A spontaneous (natural) early menopause affects approximately 5% of the population before the age of 45.

Premature menopause, premature ovarian failure, and/or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can occur for several reasons. Unfortunately, there is still a lot that we don’t understand about POI and in the majority of women (90%), no underlying cause will be found. Not knowing why you have developed POI can make it harder to cope psychologically with the diagnosis,

And it can be especially hard if you are not being listened to by your doctors. My guest this week Nina Rogocki, founder of The Soul Laundry, is someone who has been in that space.

Diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI ) and given very little help with managing hormones except directed to donor eggs. She adopted a mindset of meeting this difficult time with resiliency and doing her own research to develop a protocol to try to heal her body.

Nina shares her journey and how a keto diet, yoga, healing, supplements along with a positive mindset have supported her return health.

Two years on with regular Bioidentical hormones and her health ând healing routine Nina now shows ovulation signs.

Talking to Nina you can hear how resilient and motivated she is to continue her journey and to supporting others through The Daisy Network charity to get the facts and the right support.

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If you are a perimenopausal woman who is having problems sleeping you\re not alone. 78% of us suffer from insomnia and nearly two-thirds of us say that it impacts the quality of our life.
My guest this week is Mollie McGlocklin is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes how people sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. Her obsession with sleep came after “scratching her own itch” when her lifelong poor sleep habits progressed to a challenging bout of insomnia. With a background in psychology & human behavior, she became fascinated with chronobiology, and by extension, its practical applications to restore a state of homeostasis to sleep.
We talk about:

• The importance of circadian and infradian rhythms (female hormonal cycles)
• Why you should let your daily habits do the heavy lifting to help you sleep better at nights - what & how you eat, exercise and mindfulness practices
• Why evenings rituals should be esoteric to help you wind down - think acceptance, gratitude
• How knowing better makes you do better wrt to managing your sleep and the importance of quantified biofeedback using tools like an Oura ring to help you get to know your own sleep patterns

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”What is the biggest lie women believe and what is the truth?” 

In this episode guest Heleniq Argyrou,human behaviour, Aha intelligence and flow state expert, shares her views on the gender inequality based biases at home and work that are subverting female qualities. In turn creating a health crises as seen by the rise in anxiety, addiction and burnout in women. 

Clarissa and Heleniq discuss 'The new femininity’ based on collaboration, not competition. And how this pandemic is creating a paradigm shift opportunity where women can redefine the qualities of their self image and design what it means to be a woman, so they we can go beyond subversion and crack those glass ceilings.

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Toxins are everywhere and impacting our health, our hormone balance, the health of our children, and the health of our earth. “It’s all about toxic load. Each toxin that is eliminated is one step closer to health

In this episode guest Cheryl Meyer shares her journey of actively searching out and purging toxins and returning to wellness. And how this started an odyssey that culminated in her writing the manual she wishes she’d had when she got sick.

Author of the award winning book It Feels Good to Feel Good: Learn to Eliminate Toxins, Reverse Inflammation and Feel Great Again, Cheryl shares how we can identify and reduce our toxin load in our food, our cosmetics, our households cleaners and more

This is an eye opening episode for many of us!

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Women in their midlife years are the most likely to be “in and out of exercise,” In other words, we want to exercise, but something is keeping us from sticking with it over the long term.

Sometimes the workouts are just too hard and too many exercise professionals who that healthy aging was dependent upon high-intensity workouts.

So this week it was wonderful to have as a guest Nicole Simonin host of the “Shape It Up Over 40” podcast, author of “The No Fuss, No Mess Shape It Up Cookbook” founder of Shape It Up Fitness.

Nicole shared 3 vital points

1. Mindset is critical and this is where all training starts if it is going to becoming a lasting habit

2. We are individuals and so a standard approach rarely works. Women over 40 need supporting exercise programs that address their unique needs.

3. Weight training is key to much needed muscle mass as we age. But we don't need to be pumping out at at the gym for hours with enormous weights. 30 minutes a day of moderate-intensity weight training along with being active through out the day is what works.

The most important thing? Start where you are, work on your mindset and enjoy.

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In this episode host Clarissa Kristjansson talks with Laura Rubin, The Midlife Strategist on how we can use this time of a life as a catalyst to set new intentions and goals.

For many of us, mid-life can bring with it existential questions about our purpose in life. Perhaps our career has changed, certain habits or activities no longer seem to fulfill us, or our children are growing up and less dependent on us.

Laura shares how she empowers, and inspires women in midlife to live life on their terms based on their strengths, core values, passion and purpose. 

Midlife life is the start of the next half of their lives and an opportunity to create a life on purpose

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Have you been to your doctor, had all the tests, and been told there is nothing wrong, or that there is nothing that can be done.

In this week's episode Clarissa is joined by guest Sara Southgate the Health SAS (Stress & Anxiety Specialist) on how we can gently nudge our body to heal itself by identifying the root cause, food intolerance, rebalancing nutrition, and switching off the stress response.

Naturopathy healed Sara from CFS/ME in her 20s. It had such an impact, she had to retrain: what she learnt in Naturopathic college changed her life. Now she’s lucky enough to spend her life helping other people change theirs.

This is an episode if you to be well, really well from the inside out!

You connect with Sara here https://www.sarasouthgate.com/

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In this episode Clarissa Kristjansson talks with Dee Coxon co-founder of Menocourse, an online solution, on why educating the workforce from the top down is the way breakdown the silence and stigma.

Statistics reveal that 90% of women say their work place does not offer them support.

• There have already been a number of successful employment tribunals against employers for menopause related discrimination. Without appropriate support this number is set to rise.

• There are over 15 million women at work in the UK and over 75 million in the U.S. Between the two, some 33 million women will be experiencing #menopause symptoms at work. That's a big number!

• Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce.

This lack of support and understanding of the challenges women may be facing negatively impacts a woman’s ability to contribute fully at work.

We discuss how education helps to normalise conversations around menopause and sets the base for better policies and support for midlife women.

It's time to change the narrative!!

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Have you ever wondered why so many women lose interest in sex around menopause? It’s not just about hormones - there are several other factors involved here.

In this episode, Clarissa Kristjansson and Jacqui Olliver, psychosexual relationship specialist discuss the emotional as well as sexual side of menopause, sex and libido from the female as well as male perspective:

• Why women lose interest in sex leading up to menopause
• The hidden causes of her lack of libido
• What happens when she generates the wrong hormones by accident
• What makes a man lose interest in supporting his partner emotionally
• Why both of you have a compelling need to bring up the past during an argument
• And the importance of empowering your emotional state

Jacqui is known for her ability to speak honestly on sex and relationships, and in this episode she excels at both.

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We learn and grow from hearing each others stories and knowing we are not alone on this journey.

In this episode hear my passionate, high energy friend  Annie Gibbins CEO, leader, speaker, business and life strategist, community champion, influencer, storyteller, wife, mother, adventurer… heart warrior tell her perimenopause story!

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When life hands you lemons, remember, you have choices. In this episode host Clarissa speaks with Susan Wheeler, mindset coach and author of The Lemonade Diet, about overcoming adversity, the importance of a strong positive mindset. 

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Women spend a life time dieting and conforming to a world the over values youth and slimness. Diets as we know rarely work. When we release long held thoughts and emotions about ourselves and the world around us, we can effortlessly release the excess weight that is no longer needed. In this episode Clarissa talks to disruptive health coach Carol May about her own journey from hating her self, dieting and depression to being reborn and now helping others on the journey of body image, weight loss and intuitive eating. An episode for every woman who has struggled with dieting misery

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70% of women don't have anyone to talk to about menopause.

In this episode Clarissa talks with Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks about how her own experience has led to the founding of an unbiased and judgement-free zone. Menopause Chicks is a space of connection, information and support so no woman has to suffer.

As women we are ready to crack open ad change the conversation around this life transition and to banish the myths, misconceptions and media stereotypes forever!!

This is an episode for all women who are ready for something better!!

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In this episode relationship mentor Michele Willmott shares her story of going through menopause and how that time was transformative  in how she showed up in her own relationship.

She shares her wisdom and insight into how you release your attachments and surrender your control in relation to your partner. The importance of  boundaries to get the understanding & support you desire from your partner. 

How embracing vulnerability is the key to greater intimacy, trust, honesty & connection with your partner.

As we go through menopause our most intimate relationships can feel rocky but taking steps to stand up and state your desires can create a relationship that is beautiful. 

An episode for many of us who've struggled at with our partner on any level. 

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The dictionary defines perimenopause as the period in a woman’s life before the menopause. Seems like something small hey? But perimenopause is time when our symptoms are ramped up and can last up to 15 years. It's time to raise the conversation!!In this episode I talk to Emily Barclay , who was diagnosed as in the 'menopause' at 39 but as a perimenopausal woman spent too long trying to get answers. She has gone on to establish The Perimenopause Hub where perimenopausal women can share, chat and find support from each other and relevant experts.An episode for any woman going through this life stage

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In this episode Clarissa talks with Rev. Sheree Taylor-Jones about her own menopause journey and how it inspired her to assist people in questioning their personal beliefs, assessing and analyzing if those beliefs are valuable or need to be changed, and giving them permission to release beliefs which no longer serve them and create new empowering ones. We talk about how as women we can embrace our divine feminine energy. Why that is critical today in a culture of patriarchal masculine energy has created a world that is out of balance. In a time of uncertainty and inequality Sheree highlights how  vital divine feminine energy is to saving our planet, humanity, and every sentient being. It’s through embracing feminine energy that we will truly create a world that works for all.

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Why are you emotionally eating? And what steps could you take to change that and get your health goals back on track

In this episode Cassie Christopher,Registered Dietitian and Health Coach talks with host  Clarissa Kristjansson about emotional eating, why it's normal and how you can drop the weight loss conversation, treat yourself with compassion and find better ways to reach your health dreams. 

Plus we talk about why the current Covid-19 might be making you reach for the cookie jar .

An episode for every mid-life woman who wants to overcome emotional eating with science and grace

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In relationships, especially when our moods swing back and forth as in menopause, communication can become fraught and misunderstood. In this episode Clarissa talks with Glyn Conlon an expert in non-violent communication (NVC) how we can transform anger, destructive attitudes and habitual behaviours into more peaceful, life-serving actions. NVC helps individuals, families and organisations reduce conflict, foster trust, deepen emotional connections, heal pain and strengthen personal empowerment

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FACT  1 in 4 women over the age of 45 will have a degree of incontinence and 1 in 5 will suffer faecal incontinence. But too often women are suffering in silence and not getting the help they need.

In this episode Clarissa is joined by Jade Blinkhorn women's health and menopause expert who brings her vast expertise is in supporting women with pelvic floor issues to provide practical advice for any woman suffering through perimenopause.

Simple changes to your diet, hydrating more, finding the right fitness regime and easy to do pelvic floor exercises can and DO make a difference to the quality of your life.

Get in touch with Jade https://www.jadeblinkhorn.com/  if you need honest and practical advice. 

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Have you been wondering why you feel so stressed? Are you using alcohol or another coping aid to deal with your everyday life? In this episode Clarissa interviews Kari Schwear, founder of Gray Tonic. She share's her story of how drinking crept up on her even though she though she was fine 'fine'.

And how she is now on a mission to empower and support women, what is gray drinking and taking the steps to a breaking through the self-defeating addiction behavior. And finding your zest of life. not just existing but truly living! 

If you're women who relies on 'wine time' to cope this is an episode for you!!

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Are you used to planning how things will be? 

This week's guest thought she could plan her menopause her way - but her body decided differently. Maria Franzoni shares her story how  she wanted to manage it, what and actually happened - which is not what was planned.

Insomnia is one of the biggest issues for women going through menopause and for Maria the impact of feeling exhausted made her irritable with colleagues and family.  HRT was her saviour at this time.

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The menopause clashes with what is often referred to as as Generation Sandwich; the phase of life where we are also taking care of ageing parents, running business or being at the peak of our careers and if we  kids we are supporting through puberty, school exams and leaving home.This can leave us struggling to balance taking care of ourselves. In this episode Clarissa chats will Gill McKay as she share her story of caring for two sets of ageing parents, grief and how in the midst of menopause alcohol became her crutch. This honest conversation will resonate with many of us and we take inspiration from Gill's journey and how she has quit the ' wine time'.

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Are you trying to manage your time, being a martyr to your kids and wishing you could be a mermaid?.

If so episode that will totally inspire you. Dawn Bates, international best selling author, speaker, coach and sailor joins Clarissa from the southern most tip of Chile to talk about how you can master your time, harness your power and break all the rules, choosing you and choosing to live life your way,

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How does the body-mind connection affect women during menopause?

In this Clarissa talks to Tracie Kelly  a professional counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist about negative thinking styles and how approaches like mindfulness. CBT and hypnosis can help women to navigate the challenges of menopause-

We also talk about the ancient Hawaiian practice of forgiveness - Ho'oponopono can help restore feelings harmony for menopausal women 

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Tired of dieting and feeling miserable?  Caught in traps of diet and comfort eating?

In this week's guest is Fiona Whitfield Health and wellness professional for 20+ years. Specialising in health and empowerment coaching for women 40+ supporting them to become healthy by honouring what their body is crying out for.

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Most women associate menopause with women in their late 40's and 50's but for a number of women menopause occurs before the age of 40 This is premature, or early, menopause.

In this episode Clarissa talks with Carolyn Hobdey who went through the menopause at 24 years old, but didn't discover she had until 32 when trying for a baby. Carolyn shares openly how she coped with the impacts of her medical status, her osteoporosis diagnosis in her late 30s,  the psychological fallout from early menopause and the treatment or lack of she received from the medical profession, and coming to terms with childlessness...

It's a story of courage and hope against adversity. And also highlights the healthcare discrimination that too many women experience under our current system

If early menopause is affecting you, there is a specialist website: http://www.daisynetwork.org.uk you may find useful.

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In this first episode of the new season Clarissa talks with Tania Elfersy award-winning author, educator, transformative coach and founder of The Wiser Woman project – https://www.thewiserwoman.com.   She has spent years researching what causes the emotional and physical symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause.   Tania shares how she became free of her own range of perimenopause symptoms, simply and naturally.  And how through coaching women and sharing her knowledge, Tania is helping others transform their experience of midlife change and return to their innate wellbeing.

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Are you a business leader that feels like you are sleepwalking through life right now? Then this podcast episode is for you

In this episode Clarissa talks with Lisa Duerre the CEO and co-founder of RLD Group.  As a featured speaker, business coach, #1 International bestselling author, and many times a work-from-home parent, over the last 25 years Lisa has helped more than 25,000 employees build a more meaningful connection between work and home.

Lisa shares how she guides business leaders in bridging the gap between the life they desire and the one they’re living through right now. She shares steps on how to get what they need in order to be successful.

And we talk about how to open great conversations rather than the usual ' how are you? I'm soooo busy ...' Instead how to get your work noticed without bragging and open the way to curiosity and conversation. It is easy and fun!!

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Is there a correlation between coaching and sailing? My guest Taryn Laakso, a life coach, would a resounding yes to that!!

In this episode Taryn shares her love of the human dynamics that are called forth when encountering difficult choices in the space of divorce and parenting, She shares the wisdom she has gained from her own real-life experiences as a single mom holding a full-time job and raising two amazing daughters. 

And how her passion for sailing , the need to Set your course (Goals, Seek out a crew (Community) and  Grab a life preserver (Self Care) is central to how she is helping her clients discover personal strengths so they can live full and authentic lives by helping unlock the amazing potential inside them.

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Would you like to eat what you want, stop when you want, lose weight and do this all without having to diet or exercise? Sounds like my kind of thing. In this episode hear host Clarissa talk with Sora Vernikoff the author and founder of the Eat What You Want! Stop When You Want! A No-Diet, Weight-Loss Program about why diets don't work and how using two simple eat and stop yourself techniques so that now you can be a healthy weight without having to diet. 

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How does a person become  “open more to love? 

Could bringing love and awareness to the dating process change many of our experiences in a digital world where swiping has become the norm? 

This week Clarissa talks with Catherine Auman LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) is a spiritual psychotherapist and the Director of The Transpersonal Counseling Center in Los Angeles, CA on how to bring a mindful approach to today's dating scene. 

We talk about how is Tantric Dating different from conventional dating,

And how we can see dating as part of our spiritual journey.

If you are in midlife, single and looking for love this podcast episode could be just what you need

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"The menopause is a journey, not a disease" so says this week's guest Irene Hogan.Menopause is a fact in every woman’s life. Unfortunately, most women choose to ignore it until it hits them. Information is plenty, but what can be believed.Women are confused about changing hormones, suffering from lack of sleep, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings, irritability and loss of sex drive.In today's episode hear Clarissa talk with Irene Hogan author, pharmacist and menopause expert working with women's health and wellness whose integrated approach helps women survive and thrive through menopause and beyond. If you want to go into the menopause empowered and with the right attitude then there is no one better to listen to than Irene with her blend of knowledge, common sense and practical advice.

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