Society forces us to look through the lens of insufficiency because we are losing estrogen.
Menopause can make you feel like you're losing energy, vitality and beauty.
And we keep looking through this lens when we are trying to pivot or build a business in these midlife years, building it can seem too hard.

But, we can change our lens. In this episode, I discuss how changing our lens can help take action towa...

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How do we remove the silence and shame around menopause?

We can start by removing the stigma connected to menopause and stop accepting the identity of shame that is placed upon us.

In this episode, I discuss how some of us adopt an identity of shame and fear when entering the menopausal transition and how t...

I think about all of the identities that I’ve immersed myself in.
I think about when I felt like I was losing my identity when I started my perimenopausal journey.
Through perimenopause and through my transition into entrepreneurship, there were times when I felt like I was in an identity crisis….

I questioned,
“Who Am I?”
“Who Am I Supposed to Be?”
“Who Am I Becoming?”

Perimenopause and Menop...

When people think of Menopause, they automatically think Hot Flashes!
But, as I've said before, menopause is so much more than hot flashes.  The impact of the menopausal transition on mental health is significant. 
Over 50% of people going through menopause experience neuropsychiatric conditions like depression and insomnia.
 
Many talk about changing our diet and exercise routine to manage many of the menopau...

You're Perimenopausal or Menopausal and I know you are quite familiar with sweat. And sweating in public can be embarrassing!
But, what about trying in public? The thought of letting people see you try to build a business or pivot in your career can also spark some embarrassment or even fear.
In this episode, I discuss why we are afraid to try new things in these midlife years and how we can build the courage to try t...

There is research out there looking at the effects of music on menopausal symptoms. In addition to yoga and acupuncture, music intervention can actually be beneficial to dampening the symptoms of menopause. But, I wanted to look at music from a different perspective.

What kind of music are you listening to these days?

Are you listening to music that speaks to the prior version of you or are you listening to music ...

Here's an unpopular belief....Perimenopause is the disruption that you need right now especially if you want to build a business in these midlife streets.

But, there's also hormone disruptors and midlife interrupters that we have to learn to navigate to get to our NEXT level and live our BEST life.
Hormone Disruptors, also known as Endocrine Disruptors, are detrimental to women's health.  And unfortunate...

Menopause is that stage of life that is frequently ignored.  So, treating or managing symptoms becomes an afterthought. Unfortunately, menopause is under studied and under treated. Midlife dreams and desires are then being lost. 

How many of you are out here ignoring your sx? Ignoring feelings or thoughts? Ignoring that nudge telling you to start a business? 

Well you can choose to do it differently. In this episo...

Let's dive into the fascinating topic of the  menopause brain as I share my takeaways after reading the book, "The Menopause Brain" by Dr. Lisa Mosconi. 
During the menopausal transition, our brains naturally undergo a process of pruning, getting rid of neurons that are no longer necessary while refining other connections. This transformation is not only essential for cognitive function but also serves as a power...

The attitude you have about perimenopause, menopause and aging, and
The stories you tell yourself about perimenopause, menopause and aging,
will impact how you show up in these midlife streets....it influences how you show up in your household and how you show up in your business.

But, it's not your fault. The menopause stigma and the shame that has been forced upon us have shaped how we think and feel about o...

From mood swings and anxiety to depression and cognitive changes, the mental health implications of menopause can be challenging and frustrating. The Mental Load of Mothering, Menopause and Caregiving can be SO heavy but what if you give yourself permission to put some of the load down?

In this episode, I discuss how mothering, menopause and caregiving can affect mental health and strategies on how to protect our mental we...

Weight gain and the desire to lose weight is top of mind for MANY women, especially midlife women.   Ozempic in addition to other drugs like it has been very popular in the media and doctors' offices these days. 

And given my weight management journey, the chatter definitely piqued my interest which is why I invited Dr. Disha Narang to the podcast. 

In this episode, Dr. Narang shares the truth about Ozempic and other similar med...