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Julie Cole, a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel's Labels, is a passionate entrepreneur, author, regular television contributor, keynote speaker and engaged community member. She joins us to talk about the struggle against the stigma of women's reproductive health. Being a mom, she's got the inside track on how to raise boys and girls to be more accepting and open about this very...

How many times have we walked into our doctor's appointment only to forget what we wanted to ask? Heck, if you're in menopause, how many times have you walked into your own damn kitchen and forgotten what you were there for? Memory aside, women must take their health into their own hands when it comes to coping and dealing with peri/menopause. Why? Because we know first-hand that what you don't kn...

As we hit the big 4-0, we start to notice subtle changes to our bodies, our skin, and our faces. Our lines and skin tone don't lie – even if we do!  Whether we're raging against aging or choosing to 'age gracefully' we must admit, age is more than just a number to us. We've tried treatments, facials and lotions & potions but it really comes down to facial structure to really support our aging skin...

When we talk about menopause, we tend to focus on the symptoms. The things that physically impact us and can alter our day-to-day experience. However, what we don't tend to discuss is one of the less acknowledged 'side effect' of menopause – grief. Like any other loss, we experience grief over the loss of our past selves, our ability to produce both children and collagen! We often give a nod to de...

Is Hormone Replacement Treatment HRT safe? Safe for everyone? Safe for you? It's a question many of us have asked ourselves and our doctors for years but have you ever felt confident with the answer? Back in 2002 the publication of a landmark study warned of the potential negative side-effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The report scared the hell out of women everywhere with the promise...

Some topics that are really close to our heart and Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of them. Not just because of the relief it can offer women going through peri/menopause but because of its approach to women and the change in general. It is far more optimistic, embracing, and unapologetic than our North American perspective and we find that hopeful and reassuring. Angela Warburton R.TCMP, R.Ac...

Hey Samual Jackson! We have no problem going to sleep. It's staying asleep that we struggle with. In fact, sleep is one of the most common problems women experience with perimenopause. A lack of sleep triggers a series of other issues like stress, anxiety, fatigue amongst other things. How's a gal supposed to function?  We figure helping you sleep is a great way to kick of Season 3 of the podcast....

The sun is shining, the patios are open and we're finally vaccinated! This calls for a celebration! So, we're going to be wrapping up the podcast for the summer as we swap our sweats for swimsuits and try to disconnect and enjoy some down time. We have learned so much over the past year. Our experts have shared some invaluable information that has not only changed the way we view menopause, it's h...

This is our second chat with Dr. Kristy Prouse, MD FRCSC (OB/Gyn); Chief Medical Officer of the Institute for Hormonal Health and we're really excited about this one. Why? Because we know YOU'RE going to be excited about it too. We're always talking about the effects of aging on our bits and parts but the one thing we can not talk enough about is… why we don't have to suffer. For most women we tal...

When we talk about menopause, estrogen always seems to steal the limelight. We know that our bodies aren't producing as much of it and we know the signs. But is estrogen taking all the credit? In this episode, Dr. Kristy Prouse, MD, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of The Institute of Hormonal Health joins us to talk about what's really keeping us up at night! 

One of the most common symptoms of menopause is memory loss. We can't find our keys, remember what we were just going to say, forget the word to describe that thingamajiggy we need. It starts off slowly but as we start to lose our nouns, we start to really worry that we might be headed for disaster. Recently in the news we'd read that there has been talk about a connection between menopause and Al...

If you've ever wondered what Reiki is, you're not alone. If you've ever wondered how Reiki can help with peri/menopause symptoms – you are DEFINITELY not alone! Sandra Zager is a Reiki Master & Instructor for both people and animals (admit it, doesn't hormone rage make you feel just a little bit like a wild animal?). She is also certified in long distance healing which is ideal in this Covid clima...

Ladies, have we got a treat for you. We are going to introduce you to the 'bravest man alive'! Our special guest on this week's podcast is Rodger Donaldson who is going to give us a glimpse of what menopause looks like from the other side. Rodger met his wife, Mary Jo about 15 years ago. Today they own and operate Elk Lake Wilderness Resort which offers fishing and family vacations. They have thei...

You may have heard that 'shrooms' (psilocybin) are making a comeback. The use of psychedelics is being touted as helpful for depression, anxiety, smoking cessation, PTSD and many other conditions.  They're also a great support for some of our menopause symptoms. We've tried a daily dose and can attest to its calming properties and its ability to help us focus! In this episode we talk to Irie Selki...

Monica Graves is a talented and wickedly creative jewelry designer. As owner and designer of glamjulz , Monica has to balance designing, purchasing, running a business and a marriage all at once. And she's doing it all while suffering through hot flashes! Tune in to hear how she is riding through the wave of menopause and the things she's tried to help alleviate the symptoms so she can continue to...

Navigating menopause is tough with no one at the helm. There are so many gaps in our healthcare and the information we need to really thrive during this time. It can be so frustrating and lonely made worse by not feeling like we have someone who has our back. When we found out that there was such a thing as a 'Menopause Practitioner' we almost fell over! What? Someone to finally help guide us thro...

Some of us are embracing aging while some of us are raging against it. Is it a no-win battle? Maybe not.  In this episode we're talking to Melissa Fillion (M.Sc) - Personal Training Coach. Melissa knows better than most that we are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to aging. For example, did you know that muscle mass decreases later in life for men than women?  She talks about how t...

When it comes to menopause, it is not a man's world and Gerianne DiPiano, CEO and founder of FemmePharma is leading the charge when it comes to research and product development for women going through this critical time in their lives. Geri has some great stories to share about sitting around a boardroom table discussing menopause -with men. Don't miss it! The one thing they don't tell us about me...

Essential oils have been known to have many calming and healing properties but most of us picture using them with a hot bath or in a calm and restful environment. We don't, however, consider hot flashes, hormone rage or night sweats those calm and restful situations! Today, Angela Everett is joining us to talk about the soothing, cooling and calming benefits of using essential oils to help treat s...

Whether we want children or not, could have them or not or weren't even sure about the topic all together, going into menopause takes all the decision making away from us. It's like Mother Nature pulls the rug out from under us and says 'There. No more babies for you!"  It's a lot to process.   Imagine if the ability to start a family was taken away from you all together while you were in your pri...

Menopause can affect our digestive system and impact our gut health which can throw things right out of whack! So how can we listen to our gut to help reduce some of the symptoms we experience through peri/menopause? Monika Tupholme  (BSc., Biology, Chemistry, BioChemistry, PT,PN,FNC) has over 25 years experience as a personal trainer and in functional and performance nutrition.  As a 47 year old...

While some of us are embracing aging gracefully, we admit that we might be raging against it – just a little! But like most consumers, we're wary of brands that tout key messages over key ingredients. If we're going to drop a lot of dough on a new skincare regime, we want to know that the brand we're buying really understands the changes our skin goes through as we hit perimenopause and how we nee...

This is our first episode of Season 2 of the She2.0 podcast and we're shaking it up! Not only will we continue to bring on our amazing experts to share their wisdom in order to make peri/menopause a more positive experience, but we're adding 'Real women. Real stories' to the mix. It was hard to find women who were happy to come forward and not only share their menopause story, but also their ident...

We think that after everything that's happened this past year, we all deserve a MONTH off for the holidays! The season ahead is going to be a challenge for many of us who are combining menopause symptoms with many areas in the Red Zone or, like us, full lockdown. That makes holiday shopping even more chaotic! Thank god for egg nog and wine! Tune in and listen to what's ahead for you and She2.0 in...

It's hard to talk about a topic no one seems to want to talk about. Take menopause, for example. So how do you talk to the people in your life about this important change? How do you let your husband know it's not him or tell your kids that sometimes Mommy comes unglued? Better yet, in an ageist workforce – how do you gain support and understanding for some of the gaffs you might make due to your...