Welcome to a special Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode of Women Mastering Midlife with your host, Victoria Byrd, pharmacist, certified menopause practitioner, and integrative health coach. In this milestone episode, Victoria reflects on her journey from pharmacy to midlife coaching and answers your most frequently asked questions about navigating the menopause transition.
Tune in as she unpacks powerful and practical advice around:
Why she left pharmacy to become a menopause health coach
The evolving role of pharmacists in menopause care and why education and collaboration matter
Hormone therapy facts: Is it safe? Who is it for? What the WHI study got wrong
Perimenopause brain fog and what Dr. Lisa Mosconi’s research reveals about estrogen and the brain
How to stay motivated during injury recovery and strength training setbacks
Real talk on midlife belly fat, metabolic changes, cortisol, and why cookie-cutter diet plans don’t work
Victoria also dives into the cultural messaging midlife women have internalized about their bodies and the real reasons sustainable weight loss is more complicated than calories in/calories out.
Whether you’re deep in perimenopause, navigating the changes of postmenopause, or just curious about your body, this episode is full of insights, validation, and actionable strategies to help you thrive.
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🧠 Book Rec: The Menopause Brain by Dr. Lisa Mosconi
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