Nurture Herself In Perimopause

Send us Fan Mail This podcast episode featured Amanda interviewing Christina Hathaway for the second time, focusing on perimenopause experiences and coaching strategies. Christina shared how she was forced into early menopause due to fibroids and a hysterectomy in 2017, and later discovered she has ADHD during her perimenopause transition at age 43. They discussed how perimenopause exposes women&a...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda interviewed Randy Crawford, a certified life coach specializing in women's health and menopause who previously co-founded a public women's healthcare company in 1994 that was shut down due to the Nurses Health Study findings. Randy shared her experience going through menopause and how she now coaches both menopausal women and their daughters, explaining how she he...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda delivered a comprehensive talk about getting out of one's own way during perimenopause, presenting 10 key strategies to help women navigate hormonal changes and life transitions. She emphasized reframing perimenopause as an opportunity for personal growth rather than a problem to be fought, and discussed the importance of listening to one's body, setting boundarie...

Send us Fan Mail Zuzu, a holistic health educator and owner of a wellness retreat center in Georgia, shared her personal health transformation journey and expertise on perimenopause and menopause. She discussed her approach to reversing health issues through diet, essential oils, and natural therapies, emphasizing the importance of clean eating, removing toxins, and maintaining a healthy nervous s...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda discussed the importance of moving beyond "good enough" to achieve true wellness and beauty, sharing her personal journey through perimenopause and how she transformed her health through Reiki, exercise, and supplements. She explained how perimenopause had caused significant physical and emotional challenges, including weight gain, depression, and body pain, but d...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda conducted a Reiki session focused on mid-year reflection and clearing mental clutter, guiding participants to relax and visualize removing stress and negative energy from their bodies. She led the group through deep breathing exercises and progressive relaxation techniques, asking them to create "yarn balls" of clutter and set them aside to "spring clean&quot...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Memorial Day!  I am with family today - I hope you are as well!  I thought this would be a perfect time to replay, revisit, and realign with this season!  Enjoy! Amanda announced the relaunch of her podcast with a new focus on perimenopause and menopause, introducing her new podcast name "SOAR Season" and discussing her personal journey of self-discovery and authen...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda interviewed Emma, a human design expert and master coach, to discuss how human design can help individuals navigate perimenopause and menopause. Emma explained that human design provides a framework for understanding one's unique energetic blueprint, helping people connect with their internal authority during life transitions. She outlined the five human design types (...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda shared her personal experience using GLP-1s during perimenopause, discussing how she started with a microdose in July 2025 after extensive research. She explained how GLP-1s helped reduce inflammation and led to a healthy weight loss of 40 pounds over 10 months, while emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition and exercise to avoid common side effects. Amanda outlined h...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda conducted a monthly Reiki session focused on spring growth and blooming, incorporating a guided meditation that helped the participant visualize their future self while appreciating their current state. The meditation involved visualizing planting seeds of desired qualities and characteristics, followed by a body scan where the participant was guided to send gratitude and p...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda discussed the importance of setting boundaries, particularly during perimenopause when hormones fluctuate and energy is limited. She shared personal examples of establishing boundaries with family gatherings, work commitments, and friendships to protect her energy and prioritize herself, her family, and her dogs. Amanda emphasized that boundaries don't need to be mean...

Send us Fan Mail Marriages can suffer during perimenopause. Dr. Nelva Lee, a former CEO of a tech school and current advocate for women's health, shared her experiences with perimenopause and offered advice on managing its challenges. She discussed her book "Stay and Fight," which explores the impact of hormonal changes on marriages during menopause. Dr. Lee emphasized the importanc...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda shared her journey of becoming an Arbonne area manager, discussing how she overcame self-doubts and achieved this goal through full belief in herself and her community. She explained how the company's products, particularly Green Synergy and hair care items, significantly improved her health, especially as someone with Crohn's disease approaching 50. Amanda emphas...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda conducted a monthly Reiki session focused on spring and new beginnings, guiding listeners through a relaxation exercise set in a blooming field. She instructed participants to imagine flowers and balloons emerging from the ground while asking them to consider what positive growth and opportunities were emerging in their lives after winter. The session included breathing exe...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda discussed the challenges of pursuing goals and the importance of understanding one's "why" when facing obstacles. She shared her personal journey with health challenges, including cervical cancer treatment, which led her to vow to help others. Amanda explained her three main whys: helping others, supporting her family, and proving trustworthiness to herself....

Send us Fan Mail Amanda shared her personal journey through perimenopause, including recent hormone test results showing low progesterone and her experience with symptoms like headaches, depression, and weight gain. She discussed her weight loss progress of 35 pounds since July, achieved through consistent exercise and the use of Arbonne products including their new GLP Support drink. Amanda empha...

Send us Fan Mail Luna shared her professional journey from psychology to founding Career Creative, a brand studio that supports women entrepreneurs through full-spectrum branding and strategy, with her psychological background informing her work in crafting resonant messaging. The discussion explored how women in midlife, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, can find renewed purpose an...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda conducted a guided Reiki session focused on spring themes and personal growth planning. She led participants through a visualization exercise where they walked to a garden, selected seeds representing their intentions and dreams for the year, and planted them in the earth. The session included a body relaxation component followed by Reiki healing, with Amanda guiding partic...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda discussed her perspective on the concept of "easy" in personal development and daily life. She shared how she transformed various aspects of her routine, including health, business, and self-care, from challenging to effortless through consistent habits and strategic planning. Amanda emphasized that "easy" is a mindset that can be cultivated by incorpora...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda shared her experience with the Keeping Promises program, discussing how to handle challenges and maintain personal commitments despite obstacles while in perimenopause. She explained how she overcame feeling defeated by the flu by anticipating potential setbacks, finding alternative paths, and learning from the experience. Amanda emphasized the importance of being flexible,...

Send us Fan Mail Alicia Jones, a kinesiologist specializing in movement and preventative healthcare for women over 50, shared her personal motivation and professional expertise in helping older women maintain both quantity and quality of life through physical activity. The discussion covered various fitness strategies and nutritional considerations, including the importance of protein intake, warm...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda shared details about her "Keeping Promises" program, a 45-day group initiative focused on helping women maintain self-promises related to health and wellness. She explained the program's structure, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal motivations ("whys") and addressing beliefs that may hinder progress. Amanda highlighted the program...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda conducted a guided Reiki session focused on helping listeners release limiting beliefs. She guided participants through a meditation exercise where they identified a belief they wanted to shed, acknowledged its protective purpose, and visualized releasing it from their body through breathing techniques. Amanda then performed Reiki energy work while encouraging participants...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda shared her personal experience with perimenopause, discussing how she went through depression, weight gain, and headaches without any doctor ever mentioning perimenopause as a potential cause. She emphasized the importance of listening to, trusting, and advocating for one's body during this transition, highlighting how hormone fluctuations can lead to various symptoms....

Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth, a health coach with 20 years of experience, discussed her transition from being a personal trainer and nutritionist to focusing on helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause, emphasizing the importance of addressing broader life factors beyond physical health. She shared her personal journey and experiences with stress management, highlighting how addressing mul...