Flashes of Insight

In today's podcast finale, I want to empower YOU to take all the information that I have shared this season and use it to propel you on your own journey to feeling your best in perimenopause.   Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, pleasesubscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends! Connect with Sio: Website: ⁠⁠www.unsweetenedsio.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com...

In today's episode I interview Matty Lansdown, a scientist, nutritionist and an emotional and binge eating specialist about how to level up during perimenopause. We talk about some of the emotional challenges of perimenopause and how that can impact our eating. Matty Lansdown is a scientist, nutritionist and an Emotionaland Binge Eating Specialist that works with weight loss and self confidenc...

In today's episode I talk with Karen Martel about weight loss during perimenopause. We talk about GLP-1's and how they can be used as a tool to help women in midlife with weight loss plus provide other health benefits as well. Karen Martel is the CEO of Hormone Solutions, a women'shealth clinic and product line specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy and holistic solutions for mid...

In today's episode I take all that I have learned from my interviews and experience with perimenopause so far and condense it into 6 steps that you can take to start feeling better now. Chicken Wing Recipe: 2 pounds chicken wings and drumettes 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt salt and pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 425 de...

In today's episode I interview Dr. Christine Hart Kress about what to do when you are struggling in perimenopause, navigating with your own provider and when to seek care somewhere else, and most importantly, not giving up when you aren't feeling as well as you could. Dr. Christine A. Hart Kress, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, MSCP, is a seasoned healthcare leader with over 30 years of experience in...

In today's episode I interview Dr. Julie Rashkis about mental health and perimenopause. We talk about the cognitive and mood issues that are common during this time and what you can do if you are struggling. Dr. Julie Rashkis is a clinical psychologist with nearly two decades of experience supporting adults through pivotal life transitions.  She is licensed to practice telehealth in California...

Today's episode is part two of my interview with Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, a board certified osteopathic family medicine physician and certified menopause practitioner. We dive a little deeper into some of the struggles of perimenopause, including how it impacts our sexual health and wellbeing. Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician and certified me...

In today's episode I interview Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, a board certified osteopathic family medicine physician and certified menopause practitioner. We talk about her own journey, what helped her feel better and how she now helps her patients navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician and certified...

In today's episode I interview Amanda Nayfield, a pelvic health specialist, about the importance of our pelvic floor health during perimenopause. We talk about some common issues women experience with pelvic floor and some tips and resources to strengthen our pelvic floor and optimize our pelvic health and wellbeing. Amanda Nayfield, PT, DPT, WCS is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, pelvic health...

In today's episode I interview Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan. We talk about how perimenopause impacts our mental health and she shares her insights and her own personal experience. Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan is a board-certified Family Physician and Menopause Society Certified Physician dedicated to empowering women through their midlife health journeys. Originally trained in Ireland, she completed m...

In today's episode I interview Dr. Andrea Matsumura and we talk about SLEEP! She talks about her D.R.E.A.M. Method and how we can optimize our sleep and therefore optimize our overall health and wellbeing! Andrea Matsumura, MD, MS, FACP, FAASM is a double board-certified physician in sleep medicine and internal medicine. She is a sought-after expert on women and sleep. She is the founder and C...

In today's episode I talk about how much patience we need to have with ourselves, others and our perimenopause journey. There is no magic bullet and it can take a lot of experimentation to find the right provider and treatment plan so we need to stay patient and keep persevering until we find the help we need. The Menopause Revolution - available on Hulu The M Factor - available on PBS Thanks for...

In today's episode I talk about how important it is to rest , especially during perimenopause. The last few months have been very busy and so I decided to make April all about prioritizing rest for myself. I know how challenging it can be when we feel like we have a never ending to-do list each day and when society places emphasis on productivity and achievement, which can lead to burnout. Tun...

In today's episode, I talk about the intense emotions we can feel during perimenopause and some strategies that can help. "Come As You Are" by Emily Nagoski, Ph. D. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, pleasesubscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends! Connect with Sio: Website: ⁠⁠www.unsweetenedsio.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio...

In today's episode I talk about my ongoing struggle with body image and how I am trying to love and accept my body through this perimenopause transition. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, pleasesubscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends! Connect with Sio: Website: ⁠⁠www.unsweetenedsio.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https...

In today's episode I provide an update of where I am with my recovery struggles and how managing stress is so important for both my recovery AND my perimenopause journeys. I also offer some tools that I use for stress management. Sweet Sobriety: https://www.sweetsobriety.ca/Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/ Red light I use: https://platinumtherapylights.com/ Thanks for listening! If you...

In today's episode, I interview one of my clients, Julia, who shares her story of perimenopause with us. She is more sensitive to HRT and started her journey at 37 years old so it's been a more challenging experience finding what works for her. She also has been taking a very low dose of Tirzepatide (GLP-1) and shares that experience as well. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, plea...

In today's episode I talk about how I am currently struggling with cravings and my recovery and some things I am doing to try and help myself. I also offer some resources to help with your own perimenopause journey. Resources: The New Menopause: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738539/the-new-menopause-by-mary-claire-haver-md/ Interview with Mel Robbins and Dr. Mary Claire Haver: https...

In today's episode, I interview my sister, Dr. Kelley Garrison, about her own experience with perimenopause and what she has learned through the additional training she is doing with the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) so that she can better help her patients. Dr. Kelley Garrison is a naturopathic physician practicing in Bellingham, WA. With a background in ecology and a love of science, s...

In today's episode, I continue talking about different symptoms of perimenopause that you might experience. I also unpack more of how these things contributed to struggles with my recovery and how the affirmation, "I love and accept myself even though I'm not perfect" has really helped me through it all. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a...

In today's episode, I talk about a wide variety of symptoms of perimenopause and how some of them were triggers for me and really caused the perfect storm for a relapse. Lack of sleep, weight gain and lack of impulse control are a few examples. I will continue this conversation in episode 3. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell yo...

Welcome to my very first episode! Today I introduce myself and give an overview of why I decided to do another podcast and what's in store for this season. It's also my 7- Year Sugarversary and I can think of no better way to celebrate than talking to all of you! Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review, and tell your friends! Stay in touch: Website: ⁠www.u...