Menopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & Entrepreneurship

You think it is ALL on you. You've come this far because of your own abilities...putting all the pressure on you to get things done, to fix problems, to regain "control," figure out all the things to manage your symptoms and start your business. But it's NOT ALL on you. In this episode, I discuss how Self-Care is the foundation of how we manage through the menopausal transition...

Menopause is all about change, right? I continue to evolve as my journey unfolds and I decided to change the name of my private Facebook group.  In this episode, I share why and my vision for this community moving forward.  The short version is, I want to see Black women WIN! I want Black women to be able to build profitable businesses while managing menopausal symptoms.  Women make up 46% of Blac...

My girls made muffins that exploded in the oven...."Mommy, they look messy and they don't look perfect, but they taste really good!" They were right! This reminded me of how I was looking to be the...Perfect mother, the Perfect doctor. Searching for the Perfect regimen to fix my symptoms. Waiting for the Perfect time to start my business. I realized menopause was happening to me AND...

"I should be able to do it ALL." "I don't need help, I'll just figure it out on my own."   These were things I told myself because I was afraid to ask for help, especially from a coach! I was very hesitant in hiring a coach but when I finally did, I asked myself, "why didn't I do this sooner?!" In this episode, I discuss whether it's navigating thr...

I discussed the power of the PAUSE back in Episode 27 because the menopausal transition requires to BE STILL and listen to our bodies and give it what it needs.  There will be other times when taking a PAUSE is necessary....repeatedly.  As women, especially black women, we are so used to "pushing through" pain and struggle.  But we don't have to "push through" ALL the time...

Sticks and stones may break our bones and so will the lack of estrogen during the menopause.  Our bone mass peaks at age 30 then we slowly lose bone mass around 40.  This bone loss becomes accelerated in menopause so it's important that we are proactive when it comes to our bone health. In this episode, I discuss how the quote below is relevant to our bone health and our overall health when m...

Are you perimenopausal or menopausal and full of Ish? This is a valid question and you don't hear people talking about it. Yes, I'm talking about constipation....something that is very common in women. If you are not having regular bowel movements, this can impact how you respond to the menopausal transition. I'm not only discussing being full of Ish in the literal sense but also fi...

The ability to adjust in menopause is required.  The mental and physical changes that occur can throw our routines off completely so we have to be open to the fact that we will need to adjust things....adjust how we eat, adjust how we exercise, adjust how we respond to stressful situations. In this episode, I discuss: -the importance of a morning routine and prioritizing yourself -the need to PAUS...

Doctor, can you check my hormones to see if I'm perimenopausal?  The short answer is "no." But the long answer is "checking hormones" may not give me much information if you're perimenopausal because your hormones are fluctuating...they can be "normal" one day and "abnormal" the next day. In this episode, I discuss: -Hormones that I consider checki...

Parents with small kids out there may be familiar with the book Go the F**k to Sleep by Adam Mansbach.   I was wondering if they have this type of book for adults, especially women who suffer from insomnia during perimenopause and menopause.  Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep or waking up in the middle of the night and can't fall back to sleep. Unfortunately, it...

The vaginal symptoms of perimenopause and menopause can be frustrating and embarrassing which is why many women don't bring it up in the conversation with their doctors.  There are women who also think there aren't things available to help their vaginal symptoms. But, not true! There are many options and it's important to be aware of them to have a productive conversation with your...

I remember creating time to get my hair done and nails to ensure the outside looks good. But I didn't  seem to have the time to do things that are good for the inside....like exercise, self care, rest.  I remember thinking I don't have time to deal with these menopausal symptoms I was experiencing.  I was just hoping that they would just go away on their own.  I was wrong. I've lear...

Many women are surprised by vaginal dryness and pain that can occur during the menopausal transition.  Twenty to fifty percent of women have vaginal symptoms in menopause. So, let's start with the basics and be proactive about our vaginal health in this season of life. This topic requires multiple episodes so stay tuned for more episodes about the vagina in the future! In this episode, I disc...

September is National Menopause Awareness Month and we have to normalize the conversation about perimenopause and menopause! Do you go to your doctor's appointment and unsure of what to ask, especially when it comes to menopause? In this episode, I discuss: -what you should bring to your appointment to ensure a productive conversation with your doctor. -what questions to ask GYN and/or primar...

Is anyone else cussing your face out every morning like I was?  I had acne as a teenager then it cleared up....it came back with a vengeance at the age of 39!  I used to blame it on the hormones but learned through my journey that it involves so much more than that. In this episode, I discuss: -Skin changes associated with perimenopause/menopause:      -Acne      -Dry skin or itchy skin      -Cree...

Menopause is not only happening to you but responding to you too. We tend to focus on the actual symptoms we experience during the menopausal transition but do we take the time to notice how we are responding to them.  Our thoughts and feelings about each symptom can actually influence the intensity of the symptom.  If you feel really stressed about the symptom, if there are outside stressors or i...

Menopause is not only about hot flashes and plummeting levels of hormones.  It affects many parts of you. In this episode, I discuss other body systems are affected and potential health risks when women enter menopause: -Heart health -Bone health -Mental health -Bladder health -Vaginal health What if you can optimize your health and decrease your risk of high blood pressure and possibly other medi...

Your overall health affects the health of your business and your brand.  Illness, overwhelming menopausal symptoms, and/or stress can prevent you from being in a headspace required for you to serve in your career/business.  If you ignore signals from your body or signs that your physical body or mental state are unhealthy, then this will eventually affect how you show up in your career/business. ...

Hormones won't save your life, minding what enters your temple will!  Many believe that hormones are the only answer to managing their menopausal symptoms or taking hormones can save their life.  I'm here to say...this is NOT the case!  First and foremost, you have to be mindful of what you allow to enter your body and mind. In this episode, I discuss the importance of being intentional...

BONUS  episode as part 2 to Minding Your Temple... There are SO many supplements out there, how do you know which to take? Many don't have to depend on supplements to manage their menopausal symptoms if they are intentional about the foods they eat, exercise, self-care and managing stress.  However, if 1 or 2 supplements are necessary, then be mindful of benefits, possible side effects, and p...

There have been many times when I felt if I slowed down or sat down, the world around me will fall apart.  I learned that living with these thoughts was not sustainable.  And realized when I don't slow down, my body will certainly fall apart ! In this episode, I discuss: -the power discovered if you took time for yourself to reflect -the importance of investing in your ME time when managing m...

Weight gain or the inability to lose weight is a struggle for many women during the menopausal transition.  And to lose weight, it's not only about eating healthy and exercising. In this episode, I discuss: -how to start managing your weight -stressors and other things that weigh you down and affect your ability to lose weight -the importance of releasing some of those midlife stressors  What...

Do you feel like you're failing at menopause? You try the things to eliminate those symptoms...take supplements, eat right, exercise...but nothing is working! You feel like menopause sucks and there is nothing you can do.  But it doesn't have to be this way.  Failure is actually data that allows you to learn how to do better the next time. You've actually gathered data about what yo...

What if I told you natural menopause can actually be a gift? I know, no one has ever described menopause as a gift because the journey is NOT fun.  Think about it as not only a gift of life but more opportunity to tap into your gifts and nurture your spirit. In this episode, I discuss how recognizing the gift, nourishing your spirit and doing the necessary "work" can empower you to manag...

Frequent headaches are common around perimenopause.  The World Health Organization ranks headache disorders as one of the top 5 most disabling conditions of women.  In this episode, I discuss:      -new or worsening migraine headaches around perimenopause      -potential triggers of migraines      -keeping a headache diary to determine potential triggers      -possible solutions for headache disor...