Menopause the pausitive Way

Tune in as Ronke Komolafe, DBH, MBA discusses the connections between mental and physical health during the menopause journey. She explores the many challenges women may face during this life stage and provides tips for open communication with healthcare providers, friends and family to help you get the support and care you need and deserve. 

Explore how treating yourself with kindness, mindfulness, and acceptance can ease the menopause journey with Denise Shields, PhD, mindfulness expert. Discover actionable strategies to cultivate self-kindness and normalize the challenges of menopause one compassionate step at a time. 

During the menopause journey, women+ can experience pelvic pain, incontinence or other interruptions to their daily life. In this episode, our host Courtney Pesek, is joined by Peli Health co-founders, Helen Grimshaw and Kerstin Recker, to explore a holistic approach to pelvic health while creating a space that feels supportive and empowering.

Listen in to hear guest Lauren Dike, Founder and CEO of Harmonna Inclusive Wellbeing discuss burnout, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. These aren’t just mindset issues. They are the result of chronic stress stored in the body. The key to long-term well-being isn’t pushing through. It’s learning how to regulate the nervous system so you can show up fully without sacrificing yourself in the process.

Dr. Ben Behnam MD FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist, hair restoration expert, and Co-founder of Happy Head, joins us to explore the underlying causes of hair loss during menopause. He also shares insights on the most effective treatments and solutions for restoring hair and achieving a fuller, healthier head of hair.

Have you ever thought of grief as a menopausal symptom? Tune in to a conversation with Denise Shields, PhD, where she leans on mindfulness during the menopause journey as a way to cope with grief or that sadness or loss of interest in what used to be pleasurable.

Clinical Herbalist Kay Sidahmed PhD, MS, will talk about herbal medicine and how it can be used to address symptoms like brain fog, sleep issues, volatile emotions, and weight management.

Discover what mindfulness really is with Cheryl Jones, M.Ed as she shares how mindfulness can help reduce stress and navigate your menopause journey with more ease. Enjoy a short meditation and explore the many benefits of mindfulness.

You don't have to twist like a pretzel to use yoga to help navigate symptoms of the menopause journey! Learn how and do "meno-poses" with Fatima Karim-Murji, a registered Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Guide, as she shares the benefits yoga can offer. 

Hear what Roma Valentine, health educator and integrative medicine advocate, has to share about how Ayurveda can help balance your life during the menopause transition. 

Joan Pagano talks about the impact menopause can have on bone health and osteoporosis and ways to proactively lessen the impact. 

Are you experiencing aches, pains, or pelvic floor issues as you go through menopause? Join our enlightening discussion with Dr. Kelly McLaughlin from SimpleTherapy as she sheds light on the common symptoms of menopause. Discover practical strategies to address discomfort and prioritize your pelvic health during this transformative life stage. 

Join us as we discuss the role of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) during the menopausal transition. Empower yourself with knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of HRT by listening to our expert guest Dr. Lisa Miller.

Hear from pausitive health Founder Z. Colette Edwards, MD, MBA about her passion to help women+ during their menopause journey.