In this episode of the Gutsy Chick podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant and joy-filled Edie Hoppen—a holistic health coach, gardening enthusiast, and the creative force behind the Meno Monster Quiz—for a refreshingly fun take on menopause, food, and midlife wellness. We talk about why your old health habits might not be working anymore, how to stop obsessing over the belly bloat, and how oxytocin (a.k.a. your feel-good hormone) can be the key to making food and life joyful again.
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “When did this stop being fun?”—this episode is for you. Let’s reframe midlife, one monster at a time.
In this Episode:
00:00 Introduction to Gutsy Chicks and Edie's Journey
01:37 Understanding the Meno Monster Quiz
04:00 The Role of Cortisol and Fun in Health
06:00 Making Food Fun Again
11:28 The Importance of Eating the Rainbow
13:24 Addressing Sleep Issues and Nutrition
15:17 Finding Humor and Joy in Menopause
19:08 Gardening as a Source of Joy
26:18 Life as an Experiment: Learning and Growing
Here’s how to connect with Edie Hoppin:
Quiz: www.menomonsterquiz.com
Web site: www.ediehoppin.com
Other links mentioned:
The Secrets of Body Whispering Private Podcast: https://bodywhisperhealing.com/private-podcast
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Website: Body Whisper Healing
Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith
Facebook: Body Whisper Healing
Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH
LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith
Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com
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