Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40

Have you ever read, " The Giving Tree " by Shel Silverstein? It's a classic children's book. And it's about an apple tree that gives to a little boy. First apples, then branches, then everything but the stump. Over the past few weeks this book has been echoing in my head, and showing up in my life. I'm sharing my reflections with you here. About how as women, we are told to be like the Giving Tree...

Imagine being a caregiver since the age of 17. You've given your life for decades to care for others, and in the process, you forgot who you were. Until.... A midlife realization at 50. And then a creative explosion. That's Debbie Weiss ' story. She was the sole caregiver to her dad, then her son, and then her husband. And she lost herself. And then... Found herself. First through a physical trans...

I turned 52 this week... Yay! (Yes, I still love my birthday 🎈) And it also happens to be Menopause Awareness month . So, it's definitely a time of reflection for me. And this in this very personal episode I share: How my own perimenopause journey is going, so far Why I believe menopause awareness is so important Why I made the choice to try HRT What changes I've made to feel better in perimenopa...

Do you regularly tune into your intuition ? If your answer is "no" - like me - then this episode is for you. Because your intuition may just be the key to you feeling more fulfilled, healthier, and connected. And to shed some light on intuition, I've invited intuitive and coach Teresa Wornstaff to the podcast. In this episode, Teresa talks about: What our intuition is, and how she has navigated he...

It may seem counterintuitive to hear that you should eat more ⬆️, not less ⬇️. But when it comes to protein in midlife, that's what I'm saying. Chances are, you're not eating enough protein.😰 And protein is needed more than ever as you're losing muscle faster. But don't worry! In this episode I'm sharing: ➡️ How much protein you need in midlife ➡️ What foods offer the best bang for your protein b...

Burnout can happen to anyone. But how do you know in midlife if it's burnout or perimenopause? That's why I invited Dr. Camilla Moore to the podcast. She's an expert in burnout, and she's passionate about helping women in midlife in particular untangle burnout, perimenopause, and stress. In this episode you'll... ➡️ Understand the symptoms of burnout versus those of perimenopause ➡️ FInd out how b...

Are you GREAT at your job? Or do you LOVE the work that you do? Then this episode is for YOU. ✨✨✨ Because I've been noticing a common thread that links many of my clients. What is it? ✨✨✨ They're GREAT at what they do for a living. And of course it's amazing to be great... But there are a few pitfalls you should be aware of. ➡️ In this episode I'll be sharing the 5 dangers to watch out for,...

We are stronger together. When we as women support women 👭 , lift each other up, encourage each other, and celebrate one another, we are powerful. And this is especially true and needed in midlife. Many women I speak with feel alone, and even I felt alone when I hit perimenopause. Not only because of symptoms, but because of how it can affect all parts of our lives. ➡️In this episode I'm sharing...

I'm thrilled to bring you this new episode! I get to interview Marie-Josée Bourassa, the founder of the Méno-Joie clinic here in Montreal. As you may already know, finding a good (let alone great 🙌) healthcare practitioner during the menopause transition can be tough. ➡️ I'm talking about someone who... will take the time to truly listen and take you seriously is educated and specialized in this...

Are you thinking of balancing your hormones? So many products and programs are offering to help you do that. But is it really possible? Well, if you consider perimenopause is a time of natural hormone IMBALANCE , I say buyer beware. And consider what it is you're really trying to do... ➡️Feel better? ➡️Reduce your symptoms? ➡️Lose weight, gain some emotional stability, be a better human,...? Enjoy...

I love ❤️ sharing stories of women who have gone through transformation, proving that midlife can be just the beginning. And Kristine's story is just that. Kristine Darley-Kline, like many of us, went through a challenging divorce (although it happened during the pandemic and while being weaned off of anti-anxiety medication! 😳)... But she's come out the other side of it more enlightened☀️and ful...

Are you crazily binging the Olympics, too? 🏊‍♀️🤸⛹️‍♂️🏄‍♂️🚴‍♀️ I haven't watched ALL the sports, but I have my faves, and I'm enjoying the EXCITEMENT and INSPIRATION of it all. And I was thinking... How can we use the Olympics to make ourselves better?🤷‍♀️ Especially in midlife. So, let's borrow from the energy ⚡of the Olympics to build our bodies and our selves. Here are the four lessons I t...

Thanks so much for your questions and ideas! In today's episode, I'm addressing what you want to know as it relates to our changing hormones. In particular we'll be exploring the immune system, fibromyalgia, and Alzheimer's disease . In short, the drop in estrogen in midlife can have an impact our health. It can make certain conditions more likely. But... You can do things that improve your health...

I love to dance.💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 I've never taken a dance class, but innately I love to move to music . It just feels good in my body, and lifts my mood, and my spirit. ➡️ So, when I met Dr. Indika , the Dancing Doctor , I was intrigued. And her story resonated, too. Indika started off as a traditional medical doctor, but wasn't feeling like she was truly helping people like she wanted to. So she swit...

Frustration, and even anger, are emotions I feel sometimes.😖 And I really feel for my clients, who are experiencing this, too (and there are often tears in coaching sessions because of these feelings.) The truth is, perimenopause and menopause can be an extremely frustrating time. ➡️ Your body is changing , you might be gaining weight, feeling pain, or be overtaken by hot flashes even if you have...

So, you may want to take notes ✏️ with this episode... It's chock FULL of interesting and useful information as you move through and beyond menopause. I got to sit down with Dr. Victoria Mondloch , a retired OB/GYN, wellness expert, and author of: 🌸 " Full Bloom - Perimenopause, Menopause, Postmenopause and beyond: Health and Happiness through Hormone Balancing. " She's an advocate for educating...

Today I'm celebrating !! 🎉 I'm celebrating 50 episodes of the podcast! 🎉🎉🎉 That's one episode a week for almost a year. And this milestone has me reflecting on the importance of celebrating wins . Especially the small and seemingly insignificant. Because recognizing and feeling success - no matter how big or small - brings more success . ➡️ In this 50th episode, I'm sharing how and why I celeb...

It can be easy to trash talk menopause. It's easy to do when we focus on the symptoms and less-than-desirable changes that midlife and the menopause transition can bring. But, if we're willing to look a little deeper, it's really not all bad. In fact, some of it can be pretty great. So, I wanted to highlight and celebrate the great parts of this time of our lives. And I'm sure there are more than...

Do the men in your life understand what you're going through? How can you talk to them about it? One answer to these questions is to direct them to Niki Woods ' book, " The Man's Guide to Menopause ." Most women, let alone men, are often in the dark about menopause, its symptoms, and how to feel better during this time of change. And as women, we can also be very sensitive and defensive when our m...

Can you say VAGINA out loud? I mean can you say it without feeling queasy, uneasy, or uncomfortable? How about vulva or clitoris ? If any of these words feel challenging, even in midlife, then getting the help you need for GSM (genitourinary syndrome of menopause) will also be challenging. In this episode, I'll be talking about these words, but also go more in detail about the symptoms of menopaus...

Hot flashes, bloating, and UTIs, oh my! And these are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of symptoms we women experience during the menopause transition. In this episode, I'm going through many of the more than three dozen symptoms associated with our changing hormones. I hope that you'll share this episode with other women, especially those who haven't yet arrived at this time of life. I want u...

How do you bounce back when diagnosed with fibromyalgia, or depression, or PTSD... or all three? My guest today, Christine Bernat , is here to talk about how she went from being diagnosed with all three (while going through the menopause transition!) to getting her health and vitality back. As a result of her diagnoses, Christine suffered a complete breakdown of body, mind, and spirit. In this epi...

I don't like being the bearer of bad news... But we - meaning us ladies in midlife - are drinking more than ever. We're actually the fastest growing demographic when in comes to alcohol consumption in the western world. And it's concerning. We've created a culture that normalizes wine and alcohol as a way to de-stress and deal with life's problems. However, we're paying for it with our health, esp...

When you aren't sleeping well, everything in your life is affected. And in midlife and through menopause, trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep is one of the top issues. So that's why I invited my guest, Xi Decker , to the podcast. Xi is author of the book, " Menopause: A Guide to Your Unique Journey ", and she's also an experienced scientist in the the diagnostics industry, specializing in...

Do you feel like you're stuck in negativity? Or anxious a lot of the time? We all feel negative at least half the time, but when it feels like you're often spiraling out... You can learn to create a more positive mindset. No matter what your circumstance, you can get out of negative spirals and feel better. How do you do that? That's what I'm talking about today, the steps to gaining a mindset tha...