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Menopause Matters

November 7, 2022 ∙ 31 mins
Episode 14

About

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

  • Why you should challenge yourself and step outside your comfort zone
  • What happens when you get out of your head and into your body?
  • The crowning of womanhood and giving yourself permission to own your wisdom
  • Why should women be more open to receiving rather than just giving?
  • And much more!

 

Connect with Rupa!

Website: http://www.woman-redefined.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanredefined/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomanRedefined

 

About Jeanne:

Jeanne has been studying, speaking, writing, and coaching about menopause and women's Menopause Journeys for over a decade. She is the acclaimed author of 5 books about menopause, including her international bestseller, I Just Want to Be ME Again!, now in its Second Edition. Jeanne is a certified health coach and personal trainer.

 

Connect with Jeanne Andrus!

Website: https://menopausematterspodcast.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Menopause.Matters.The.Podcast

Free Sleep tips: https://menopausematterspodcast.com/sleep

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Podcast

Menopause Matters

Episode

14

Date

November 7, 2022

Length

31 mins
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    Here are the things to expect in the episode: The convergence of traditional and holistic medicine. What are the differences between the two? The difference between acute and systemic inflammation. A lot of women deal with these two! The “Standard American Solutions” or SAS – what is it? How your mindset can greatly help with […]

  • 9 – Dr. Jane Guyn – Feed Your Hunger!

    Here are the things to expect in the episode: Going about your sex life during your Menopause Journey. Why “Use it, or lose it!” should be your watchword. You don’t have to have a passionate sexual relationship with a partner to continue to be sexually satisfied! And much more!   About Dr. Jane Guyn: Dr. […]

  • 8 – Rupa Kapoor – Confidence In Front of the Camera

    Here are the things to expect in the episode: Creating a sense of self-confidence and beauty when walking into a photography shoot. The importance of knowing and putting trust in the people that you work with. The value of looking like yourself in photographs. And much more!   Connect with Rupa! Website: http://www.woman-redefined.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanredefined/ […]

  • 7 – Carolyn Dunne – Why You Need Your Own, Personal Perfume

    Here are the things to expect in the episode: Why a woman might want her own unique scent. If scents aren’t a part of someone’s lifestyle, how could they get into the world of scents? And much more!   About Carolyn Dunne: Carolyn Dunne, Scent Artist, Jeweler, and founder of Escentuelle, lives her passion by […]

  • 6 – Jill Angie – One Great Tip for Beginning an Exercise Program

    Here are the things to expect in the episode: How does one in the menopausal gears get started with an exercise program? “Letting yourself suck.” What does that mean? An introduction to “interval running”. How can it work for you? And much more!   Connect with Jill! Website: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/ | https://notyouraveragerunner.com/runningstart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notyouraveragerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyouraveragerunner/ […]

  • 5 – Sharon Pope – If You're Struggling In Your Marriage, You Have Options

    Here are the things to expect in the episode: Surviving your marriage during menopause – the answer isn’t always to blow it all up! You don’t have to blow up your life and your family, but you might need to blow up the marriage. Is it possible to have a renegotiation in your relationship and […]

  • 4 – Dr. Stephen Ezra West – How To Activate Your Lymph System

    Here are the things to expect in the episode: Three top tips for helping women during menopause and post menopause. The importance of managing your hormones. An introduction to the lymphatic system and how it can affect our overall health. What can you do to get the most out of your lymphatic system? And much […]

  • 3 – Candice Snyder – Self-care Is More Than a Bubble Bath

    Here are the things to expect in the episode: The value of taking quiet time for yourself. Honoring who you are. (It’s more than bubble baths and wine! Spending time with your dog could be one, too!) Things that you might not want to be doing if you want to develop you purpose and passion. […]

  • 2 – Rosemary Carminati – How To Reinvent Yourself During Your Menopause Journey (Part 1)

    Here are the things to expect in the episode: Navigating the “period of reinvention” when menopause comes along. The things that you enjoy before might not seem as fun anymore! Breaking the norms that were forced on us. And much more!   About Rosemary Carminati: Certified trainer at Elite Mentorship Training Academy, Certified trainer at […]

  • 1 – Dr. Joni Francisco – Dr. Joni's Best Advice for Women On Their Menopause Journey

    Here are the things to expect in the episode: The importance of curiosity to improving your well-being Fear and how it affects menopause The value of education and learning And much more!   About Dr. Joni: I created my FLOW process (Find your way, Love yourself enough, Own the tools and strategies, Wellness practices to […]

  • Menopause Matters – Trailer

    Did perimenopause – or menopause – catch you off guard?  – Weird symptoms appearing from nowhere?  – Wondering who is this person who’s inhabiting your body?  – And most of all, having no one to talk to about it? It happened to me, too! Anger, depression, and a bottomed-out libido played havoc on my marriage, […]

  • 204 Menopause: The Portal to Your Power with Carla Wainwright

    This conversation is not about ‘surviving’ menopause.It’s about claiming power, pleasure, and potency on the other side of it. Sally sits down with Carla Wainwright, holistic wellness coach, sexual awakening facilitator, and self-described midlife alchemist, for a deeply grounding, myth-shattering conversation about what really happens when women cross the threshold of midlife. With a background […]

  • Cholesterol, SPF and fighting inflammation: Liz's 2025 highlights

    Liz reflects on the conversations that have stayed with her throughout 2025 – and shares her own thoughts on the topics that hit a nerve with listeners. She revisits why we’ve been getting SPF advice wrong, the nuanced truth about cholesterol that goes beyond ‘good’ and ‘bad’, and why your gums might be more important to […]

  • Ep 374: The Blood Work Every Woman Should Ask For In Perimenopause

    If you’ve been told your bloodwork is “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, anxious, or stuck in your weight… this episode will be a game changer. In Episode 374 of The Period Whisperer Podcast, we break down the exact blood chemistry markers women in perimenopause should request, why they matter, and what they […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – Enthusiasm

    On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about one of my favourite topics…enthusiasm! Enthusiasm is one of the highest vibration emotions there is; and if we’re not feeling enthusiastic about anything in our life, that’s a sign that something needs to change. But just like joy and gratitude, enthusiasm is something that we […]

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    The Fasting Doctor: 5 Science-Backed Tools to Support Your Brain in Menopause

    Menopause doesn’t just change your body. It changes how you think, how you feel, and how you see yourself. For so many women, that shift shows up as brain fog, exhaustion, lost motivation, or a quiet fear that something is “wrong,” even when nothing is. In this episode, Tamsen is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz, […]

  • Marlo Thomas Talks Hope, Healing, and St. Jude

    At this time of year, we could think of no better guest to join us than Marlo Thomas. Marlo is an actress, producer, author and perhaps, she is best know as the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Founded in 1962 by her Dad, Danny Thomas, St. Jude continues to be on […]

  • Aflevering 55 ~ Kerst zonder gezin: rouw, schuld en groei na de scheiding

    Kerst is het feest van samenzijn, zeggen we. Van warmte, gezelligheid en familie. Maar als je gezin ooit is uiteengevallen – door scheiding, sterfte, conflict of verbroken banden – wordt juist in deze dagen pijnlijk zichtbaar wat er níét meer is. In deze kerstaflevering praat Suzanne Rethans met Eva Tjooitink, eigenaar van Mindgrow Coaching & […]

  • Episode 197 – Reflections, Laughter & Gratitude: Our Christmas Eve Special

    This Christmas Eve, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual expert interview, today I’m bringing you some of our Menopause and Cancer team — the powerhouses of women behind the clinic, workshops, research, retreats, fundraising, and support you receive throughout the year. It’s a warm, honest, hopeful conversation about what it really […]

  • Leaving Her Dream Job for Menopause Advocacy: Tamsen Fadal on HRT & Purpose After 50

    What happens when a news anchor loses her words on live television and discovers it’s not stress, but menopause? Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal joins Dr. Mary Claire Haver to share why she walked away from her dream job in pursuit of changing the conversation around women’s health, the powerful story behind her New York […]

  • Ep. 507: The Holiday Gift That Keeps on Giving – Faith, Joy, and the Strawberry

    I’m sharing my favorite Pema Chodron parable and the truth about why faith and worry are the same thing—but only one gets you what you want. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/507  

  • #151: Why do I Keep Doing this with Kati Morton

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  • Why I Don't Believe Losing Just 1 lb a Week Is The Best Approach For Women In Their 50s

    For years, women in their 50s have been told that losing one pound a week is the “smart” and “sustainable” way to lose weight. I believed that too until I started seeing what actually happens in real life. I explain why slow fat loss often kills momentum, how easy it is to unintentionally erase a […]

  • Ep 373: The HTMA Test Explained — The Mineral Blueprint Your Body Has Been Begging For In Perimenopause

    If you’ve been struggling with low energy, poor sleep, anxiety, brain fog, weight resistance, or feeling exhausted for no reason, this episode is about to blow your mind. In today’s episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, we’re unpacking the HTMA Test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) — one of the most underutilized but powerful tools for […]

  • Is it safe to stack supplements? – with Liz Earle

    Creatine, collagen, vitamins, greens powders and magnesium – can you really mix them all together, or are you doing more harm than good? Liz tackles your most pressing wellbeing concerns, from supplement stacking to winter SPF myths, essential midlife health scans and HPV.  In this episode: Can you mix supplements together? Red light therapy for […]

  • Take My Advice! Getting Through Christmas With Menopause

    Does Christmas feel overwhelming instead of joyful during menopause? In this festive solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter talks honestly about why Christmas can feel especially hard during perimenopause and menopause. We're breaking down how you can protect your energy, mood, and wellbeing during the most pressured time of year. From navigating family dynamics and emotional […]

Menopause Matters

Did perimenopause – or menopause – catch you off guard? – Weird symptoms appearing from nowhere? – Wondering who is this person who’s inhabiting your body? – And most of all, having no one to talk to about it? It happened to me, too! Anger, depression, and a bottomed-out libido played havoc on my marriage, […]

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