Welcome back, friend, to Life Coach BFF Show! In episode 211, Heather Pettey welcomes back Dr. Carol Lynn, a renowned menopause mentor, to discuss the crucial topic of heart health, especially for women experiencing menopause.
The discussion begins with personal anecdotes about Heart Health Month in February and transitions into alarming statistics about heart disease in women. The episode explores the effects of menopause on heart health, emphasizing the protective role of estrogen on cardiovascular function and the importance of regular health screenings.
Heather and Dr. Lynn also discuss symptoms of heart disease that women should be aware of, and stress the importance of lifestyle changes, diet adjustments (like following a Mediterranean diet), and stress management techniques. The conversation touches on practical steps such as regular exercise, the benefits of supplements, and the significance of dental health in preventing heart disease. Finally, they cover the relationship between menopause symptoms and heart health when considering hormone replacement therapy, offering practical and individualized advice for listeners.
Connect with Dr. Lynn:
Website: https://www.drcarollynn.com
Revive Retreat: https://www.ourmidlifemoxie.com/reviveretreatsformidlifewomen
Connect with Host Heather Pettey:
Email: Heather@HeatherPettey.com
Website: WWW.HEATHERPETTEY.COM Speaker Request: Click here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1
Linkedin: @HeatherPettey
Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller) Facebook Group: @midlifemoxie Business Website: www.ourmidlifemoxie.com
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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.
00:00 Welcome Back to the Show
01:46 Heart Health Awareness Month
02:40 Personal Stories of Heart Health
04:52 Menopause and Heart Health
08:59 Unique Risk Factors for Women
10:40 Stress and Heart Health
17:13 Monitoring Heart Health
21:05 Diet and Supplements for Heart Health
22:32 Generational Eating Habits
23:47 Impact of Stress on Heart Health
26:12 Managing Stress: Techniques and Personal Stories
31:05 Heart Disease Treatments for Midlife Women
33:14 Oral Health and Heart Disease Connection
35:25 Menopause, Hormone Therapy, and Heart Health
39:51 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
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