W1 – Intermediate Plank Quickie Movement Class

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya

August 11, 2024 ∙ 15 mins
Episode 156

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Every Monday in the Vibrant Living Academy, I go LIVE on Zoom and we do a quickie workout to kick off the week.  I record it and pop it in my Academy so we can repeat it when we fancy!

I thought, why don't I give you an idea of what happens in the Academy by sharing with you some of our quickie movement classes....yah for both of us :) 

**PLEASE know your limits - they idea is to have fun, move your body, put on some fabulous music, get stronger, laugh and whilst doing that reap the benefits that your body is craving.

💥💥In this Plank Quickie we move fast, so take breaks...yes I will post all sorts of workouts so keep coming back.


🎧 Watch and join in for whatever you can. Your core, muscles, bones, heart and brain will thank you.  Or check it out here - the video will be bigger https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/blog/w1


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Podcast

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya

Episode

156

Date

August 11, 2024

Length

15 mins
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  • #186 Why I Ditched My Bra – And You Might Want to Too!

    In this fun and empowering episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share the liberating journey of ditching my bra and why you might want to consider doing the same—especially during perimenopause and menopause. From boob sweat and hot flashes to lymphatic drainage and natural perkiness, you’ll hear the real, science-backed, and totally relatable reasons to let your girls go […]

  • #185 Do This Before Fat Loss – Part 2

    Welcome back to Menopause Made Easy with Tanya! In Part 2 of this essential series, I’m sharing the next 4 steps every woman should take before starting a fat loss journey—especially if emotional or stress eating has been part of your story. Fat loss is about more than food and exercise—it’s about how we treat ourselves, what’s […]

  • #184 Want Fat loss Do this first. Part 1 of 2

    In this episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I’m sharing the 4 essential steps every menopausal woman should take before starting a fat loss journey—especially if emotional, stress, or social eating has been a challenge. Drawing from my own experience, I reveal how shifting my mindset from control and criticism to curiosity and compassion changed everything. If […]

  • #183 How to STOP Snacking

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss strategies to help you stop snacking or over-indulging any time of the day and night 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Why snacking or over-indulging is NOT a lack of willpower or discipline 🔥2 strategies/tools that you can implement right now to help you decrease snacking and […]

  • #182 How is your circadian rhythm affecting you after 35

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss a how your circadian rhythm is affecting you and your health, weight and energy. 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What is circadian biology 🔥How you can improve your health and energy and waistline by being aware of these 4 things 🔥Menopause disrupts your circadian rhythm […]

  • #181 The New Menopause Dr Mary Claire Haver Book Review

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss the book, “The New Menopause” by Dr Mary Claire Haver to help you navigate through your hormonal changes to thrive after 35 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Hormones and what they are and are not doing to and for you 🔥8 strategies to help you navigate […]

  • #180 I know what to do BUT I'm not doing it

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss strategies to help you Do want you want to be DOING  🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What is cognitive dissonance 🔥10 strategies to help menopausal women improve their eating and excercise habits 🔥Which strategy do you want to start with?   🎧 Listen now […]

  • #179 Good Energy for Menopausal Vitality – Book Review Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss the book Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means and how we can improve our energy 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Signs of mitochondrial dysfuction in menopausal women 🔥Lifestyle shifts you can make to increase your energy 🔥3 quick wins you can do right now to […]

  • #178 Cognitive decline isn’t inevitable – The End of Alzheimer's Book Review

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss everything you need to know so that you can keep your brain healthy…a summary of The End of Alzheimer’s by Dr. Dale Bredesen 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Be the CEO of your brain health and why after 35 it’s important to look after your brain […]

  • #177 Muscle Matters Why Women in Menopause Need Strength Training

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss why you NEED to build muscle and how to do it 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Why being under-muscled is a risk to your health 🔥How muscle impacts your hormonal health 🔥Debunking common myths about lifting weights 🔥How to get started and have fun lifting weights […]

  • #176 Estrogen Matters – Book Review

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss the book Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Information you need to know if you want to experiment with HRT 🔥Debunking the myths and misconceptions from the Women’s Health Initiative from 2002 🔥Why I’m taking estrogen and what it’s […]

  • #175 42 Symptoms of Menopause

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss the symptoms of menopauses and the ones I felt 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥As estrogen decreases we may begin to experience some or all of these symptoms 🔥The physical symptoms 🔥The psychological symptoms  🎧 Listen now to understand how to become the CEO of your health […]

  • #174 Wise Post Menopausal Women – The Grandmother Effect

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss the Grandmother Effect.  🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Why post menopausal women play a crucial role in society 🔥How we are keeping the future generations flourishing 🔥Why we need to stay physically and mentally alert The Grandmother Effect suggests that postmenopausal women play a crucial role in the […]

  • #173 Brain Health Pre & Post Menopause

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss how to prevent and improve our brain health.  I chat about Dr. Lisa Mosconi’s book The Menopause Brain. 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What to eat for a healthy brain 🔥Why exercise helps your brain 🔥The importance of managing sleep and stress 🔥The books […]

  • #172 Lose Belly Fat – Build Muscle Part 5

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss building muscle as a strategy you can use to reduce belly fat 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Why you need to lift weights 🔥What’s stopping you from lifting weights 🔥Stop thinking about it and just do it!!!   🎧 Listen now to understand how to become […]

  • #171 Lose Belly Fat – Walking Part 4

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss walkling as a strategy you can use to reduce belly fat 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥How many steps are you getting now 🔥How can you increase your daily steps 🔥Why you want to increase the amount you walk  🎧 Listen now to understand how to become the […]

  • #170 Lose Belly Fat – Meal Timing Part 3

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss meal timing as a strategy you can use to reduce belly fat 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥When are you eating your meals 🔥How many times a day are you eating 🔥Why you want to eat during these times of the day 🎧 Listen now […]

  • #169 Lose Belly Fat – Hormones Part 2

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss why you want to lose belly fat and what you need to do 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥How your lack of hormones are affecting your belly fat and health 🔥What is Metabolic Health and why it’s important when it comes to belly fat 🔥Did […]

  • #168 Your Roadmap for Belly Fat Loss

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss the foundational steps to take FIRST before you jump into action.  It’s 2025 and instead of doing another diet attempt to lose weight – let’s get to the real issue and lose body fat which will elevate your health and make you feel awesome! 🌱 In this […]

  • #167 Get These 3 Blood Tests

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss the blood tests you need to get! 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥The first step in getting control of your body fat 🔥Get these 3 blood tests done 🔥Become the CEO of your Health 🔥How paying attention & being curious can lessen cravings   🎧 Listen […]

  • #166 What Emotions are you Practicing

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss how emotions affect your actions and encourage you to notice what emotions you are currently practicing and inviting you to practice other ones!  🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥How emotions affect your actions, energy and habits 🔥Pay attention to how you are ebbing and […]

  • #165 3 Secrets to Shrink your Waist

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share the 3 secrets to shrink your waist when it comes to eating your big Christmas(Thanksgiving) meal. This episode is from our Oct 2 lunch and learn “3 secrets to shrink your waist” 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥How to eat your meals and we talk […]

  • #164 Aches, Pains, Stiffness

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss why as we age we are stiffer, experiencing aches and pains and share my frozen shoulder journey 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥why you are feeling stiffer and have more aches and pains 🔥the powerful role hormones play in our body and what happens when […]

  • #163 Having a 5-figure business and Proud of it

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss my 5-figure business and the steps I took to help you if you would like to have your own business 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥My working journey 🔥Time freedom and the richness of your life 🔥Questions to ask yourself if you want to […]

  • #162 5 Mistakes Women are Making

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss the 5 mistakes women are making over 35 that are affecting their hormones, weight, moods and chances of getting chronic disease 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥5 things you can change right now after 35 that will positively affect your health, waist and well-being 🔥What is […]

  • #161 Fat Releasing Smoothie

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss how smoothies changed my life and helped me to cut cravings, drop fat / weight whilst increasing energy and moods! 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥How to say goodbye to sleepless nights, bloating, a sore body, low energy, poor digestion, weight gain and more 🔥How to […]

  • #160 5 Hacks to Cut Cravings

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss the 5 hacks, I & my clients, have used to cut our cravings which means dropping fat / weight whilst increasing your energy and moods! 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥It's a bummer, I know, but how can we eat the foods we love AND […]

  • #159 Women & ADHD with Megs Crawford from Mindful Megs

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Megs and I discuss embracing  & understanding ADHD in adulthood. I definitely took away some great tips from our conversation as my brain was all over the place today…I spent a full day driving Ian to university, we just got 2 new puppies and Boudica was impaled by an object […]

  • #158 Are We Becoming Plastic??

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss how much plastic we are absorbing, inhaling and digesting and some simple shifts to take.. 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Why reducing plastic matter for our health and our planet 🔥How plastic is affecting our health  🔥Amazing simple swaps you can make now 🔥The 5 […]

  • #157 Speed Up Your Metabolism with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer from Well Empowered

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Dr. Jessie and I discuss why your metabolism is slow, cravings and more 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥The 3 overlooked causes of a slow metabolism 🔥One year = one lap 🔥The 5 root causes of cravings 🔥Vision of Vitality Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer is the physician founder of […]

  • #156 You Can DO It with Faith & a Simple Shift

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss how a lack of faith in myself and taking too big of a leap was sabotaging my results and what I learned to do instead   🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What is faith and why we need it to accomplish our goals 🔥How one simple […]

  • #155 Energetic Wellness & Soul Purpose with Denise Benning from Subtle Shift

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Denise and I discuss trusting in the whispers so that we can step into our soul's purpose 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What is energetic wellness? 🔥It's OK to be a messy human 🔥The power of imagination, vibration, energy and what it looks and feels like 🔥Am I […]

  • #154 Find Your Authentic Voice with Ydaiber Orozco

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Ydaiber and I discuss how to empower women to shine brightly by reconnecting with their purpose, embrace their authenticity and conquer self-doubt. 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What is your authentic voice and how to tap into it 🔥Emotion Code and peeling back your layers 🔥How to rekindle your […]

  • #153 Heart Health with Michelle Routhenstein MS, RD, CDCES, CDN

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Michelle and I have a passionate discussion about our hearts and how to keep them healthy 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Know your numbers/baseline 🔥3 heart health prevention tools 🔥What are ablations and what to do about them 🔥How to get rid of the metabolically active […]

  • #152 Hormones 101 – What are they and why do I care

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss hormones 101 and the 3 hormones that are disappearing during the menopausal journey. This is basic knowledge that can be used to help you understand yourself, your signs & symptoms, what lifestyle habits you can tweak, supplements to tweak and HRT options should you choose […]

  • #151 After 50 Relationship Coaching with Laurie Gerber

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Laurie and I discuss discovering your relationship with yourself and others after 50 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥The inner work needed to improve your relationship with yourself, your spouse and to prepare you for dating after 50 🔥Strategies to improve the patterns that may be negatively […]

  • #150 Oral Health and Menopause

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss how our hormones can affect our oral health 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥How hormones affect your oral health 🔥Gum sensitivity, dry and burning mouth 🔥How to improve your oral care Enjoy my blog all about teeth and gums https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/blog/love-your-gums-and-teeth  🎧 Listen now to understand how your hormones […]

  • W3 – Standing Butt 5 Minute-Quickie

    This is from my Gut & Butt Challenge course in my Vibrant Living Academy which helps you to transform your body away from a bloated, gassy belly & saggy tush.  For 30 days you take a little action to heal your gut and lift your butt and we have FUN along the way…because that's what this is all about.  […]

  • #149 Your Blueprint to an Alcohol-Free Life with Gina Kunadian

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Gina and I discuss how you can get create and safe and nuturing environment to tackle your struggle with alcohol and how to reach a higher level of consciousness…spicy episode! 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Social / habitual / dependency drinking  🔥Limiting beliefs and how to move past […]

  • Fasting for Fat Loss Lunch & Learn

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I am sharing the Fasting for Fat Loss Lunch & Learn that I did on Aug 21st!  **sometimes when taping podcasts I can say things incorrectly which I did in this podcast – muscle is more dense than fat….not the other way around which is what […]

  • W2 – Quickie Legs & Hold Movement Class

    Every Monday in the Vibrant Living Academy, I go LIVE on Zoom and we do a quickie workout to kick off the week.  I record it and pop it in my Academy so we can repeat it when we fancy! I thought, why don't I give you an idea of what happens in the Academy […]

  • #148 Hormones & Hormonal Support with Dr. Cat from Winona Health

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, OB/GYN Dr. Cathleen Brown and I discuss hormones and hormonal support 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥The subtle changes that can gently catch up off guard and why keeping a symptom diary & tracking your cycle is super important 🔥If you are over 60 and not taking […]

  • W1 – Intermediate Plank Quickie Movement Class

    Every Monday in the Vibrant Living Academy, I go LIVE on Zoom and we do a quickie workout to kick off the week.  I record it and pop it in my Academy so we can repeat it when we fancy! I thought, why don't I give you an idea of what happens in the Academy […]

  • Prevent Midlife Weight/Fat Gain Lunch and Learn

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I am sharing the Lunch & Learn that I did on Aug 9th!  🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Collect Data 🔥3 things you can tweak to prevent weight and fat gain in midlife 🔥Mindset strategies  🔥Midlife Reboot now 50% off and $5000 in bonuses until Aug […]

  • #147 Trust in 1% shifts with Robin Jonas from Live Life Balanced

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Robin and I have a fiery & passionate chat about how a 1% shift can result in BIG changes.  🌱 In this fiery episode we cover:  🔥How to unprogram ourselves from quick fixes 🔥Little hinges swing big doors – the 1% shift method 🔥Pausing, listening and asking […]

  • Prevent Midlife Weight Fat Gain Lunch and Learn Aug 9 24

    This Friday Aug 9th at 12pm EST, join me for a complimentary lunch and learn "Prevent Midlife Weight (Fat) Gain. Click the link to get your zoom link https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/lunchlearn You will learn how to tweak your nutrition, movement and NEAT so that you can either.. >> maintain what you have >> lose what you don't […]

  • #146 Why do I feel like crying & unmotivated?

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss how our hormones can make us feel emotionally fragile 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Why we feel emotionally fragile like I'm feeling now 🔥The role of estrogen, progesterone, serotonin and dopamine when it comes to feeling blah 🔥How to feel better using lifestyle strategies  🎧 […]

  • #145 Stop Self Sabotage with this Nervous System Upgrade

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss how you can get the break through that you want.. Tanya, "I want to write a book but when I start writing one page I just stop, why?"  Tanya, "I want to lose weight but every night after dinner I keep eating, why?"  Tanya, "I […]

  • #144 Resolve Trauma with Sheena Symington

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Sheena and I discuss how you can reduce the trauma in your life and take you out of flight/fight/freeze mode so that can …… 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥How Sheena discovered that she was sensitive to EMF and what she did about it 🔥Electromagnetic Hygiene (see link […]

  • #143 What pattern are you stuck in?

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share a mini-sode about our addiction to feelings 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What you feel and why 🔥You are protecting yourself and so am I 🔥With awareness you can begin to change your patterns    🎧 Listen now to get inspired about how to start the process […]

  • #142 How to feel full without gaining weight

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss how to feel full. Many women over 40 have hormonal imbalances that affect their ability to feel full 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What is leptin resistance 🔥10 things you can do to help balance the leptin hormone 🔥When our body is in harmony it's […]

  • #141 Is your Chair Killing You?

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss how you can sit a little differently to avoid pain and disease 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Inactivity is a source of pain and disease 🔥Changing how you rest can improve your health and help you avoid pain   🎧 Listen now to get […]

  • #140 The Path of Least Resistance

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss if the path of least resistance is the best choice or not 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Outsmarting your brain so that you can do hard things 🔥When the path of least resistance works and doesn't work for us 🔥Removing obstacle and strengthening the weak link […]

  • #139 Fascia:What is it, why care about it & 4 ways to take care of it

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss the benefits of looking after your fascia 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What is fascia? 🔥The 4 ways to take care of it 🔥Podcasts I refer to:  #131 Dry Brushing #67 Manage you size and shape, reduce pain and heal your nervous system with Deanna Hansen  […]

  • #138 Run to your fridge & pantry NOW

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss why cleaning these bad fats out of your fridge and pantries will keep you slim and healthy 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Take action and start to remove these oils from your diet 🔥If you want to lose weight and be healthy, do this 🔥Podcasts I […]

  • #137 Better Skin & Immunity with Dry Brushing

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss the benefits of dry brushing which are many including better skin and reduced appearance of cellulite 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥The 6 reasons to add dry brushing to your routine 🔥Your lymphatic and fascia systems to boost your immunity and how dry brushing helps […]

  • #136 Embracing the Menopausal Journey with Allison Prest from Soulful Flow

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Allison and I discuss updating outdated beliefs about growing older & how hypnosis and coaching can benefit your menopausal journey. 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥How hypnosis & coaching can benefit your menopausal journey 🔥Expanding your menopausal tool box and building a supportive menopausal team 🔥The […]

  • #135 Eleven ways to Reduce Toxins for your Perfect Weight

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss 11 ways to avoid putting toxins in your body and how to get toxins out. 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥11 ways to decrease toxins 🔥What I do to reduce my toxic load 🔥Past Podcasts I refer to: #124 Get Those Toxins Out with Therese […]

  • #134 Lullabies to Calm your Inner Child with Misa Christina

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Misa and I discuss the power of sound, blocking and healing our nervous system 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Releasing heaviness in our bodies, minds and soul 🔥Vocal Medicine 🔥A deeper understanding of how to feel safety at a subconscious level so that we can step into our […]

  • #133 Social Jet Lag

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss what is social jet lag,why you want to know about it and what you can do about it!! 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What is social jet lag? 🔥What does it feel like to have social jet lag 🔥What are the negative consequences of […]

  • #132 60 & Thriving with Maria Leonard Olsen

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Maria and I discuss the beauty of life in her 60's 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Living life to your fullest in post menopause and you are never too old to change 🔥The beauty of somatics and traveling 🔥Mourning of Motherhood Maria Leonard Olsen practices law as […]

  • #131 Willpower & Weight Loss Part 3

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss the bottom line when it comes to willpower and what you can do to increases it and take master new skills 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥How to change your habits 🔥How to build your habits and willpower 🔥The steps to take to get you […]

  • #130 Healing & Prevention with PEMF, Vibe with Mark Lee Fox Resona Health

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Mark and I discuss how to HEAL on the GO 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What is PEMF and VIBE 🔥How does resonance frequency therapy work (for people & pets) to heal you and/or to aid in prevention 🔥How to use the VIBE lightweight wellness device 🔥Thoughts, beliefs, skeptics and a whole lot […]

  • #129 Willpower & Weight Loss Part 2

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss how to strengthen willpower and make healthier choices 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥Willpower Recap 🔥How to Increase your Willpower 🔥What you need to add to your weight loss tool box 🔥Podcasts I refer to: #129 Willpower & Weight Loss part 1, #110 Moving Past Ego, #101 […]

  • #128 Willpower & Weight Loss Part 1

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss why willpower doesn't work when it comes to long-lasting weight loss 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What is willpower? 🔥Why willpower does not work for long-lasting weight loss 🔥Why do we relay on willpower when we know it doesn't work? 🔥What skills to we need […]

  • #127 What I do instead of calorie & macro counting

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I answer your question, "Do you count calories or marcos and if not, what do you do?" 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥what I used to do 🔥what I do now 🔥Why I do what I do now 🔥Thin vs healthy    🎧 Listen now to get […]

  • #126 Reframing Puberty & Perimenopause with Konica from Girl Power Science

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Konika and I discuss how to reframe the experience of puberty and perimenopause. 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥How to empower our children during puberty 🔥How proactive conversations can decrease anxiety 🔥Reframing the natural changes women go through 🎧 Listen now to get inspired about how you can open up the […]

  • #125 Weight/Fat Loss & Calories

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss calories and how it affects weight / fat loss. 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What used to work (to lose weight) is no longer working and why that is 🔥What crash dieting has done to yuor body and what to do about it now to […]

  • #124 Get Those Toxins OUT with Therese from The Green Living Gurus

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Therese and I discuss simple shifts to clean up the toxins in your life that will positively affect your health and wellbeing. 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥3 basic areas to address to reduce your daily toxic load 🔥How to reduce the toxins in your house 🔥How […]

  • #123 Nature's Ozempic

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss 3 foods and 7 supplements to increase your GLP-1 naturally which is what Ozempic is targeting. 🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥How GLP-1 helps with weight loss 🔥How adding these foods to your diet will help to increase GLP-1 naturally 🔥7 supplements that can boost […]

  • #122 Perimenopause to Post Menopause with Bria from The Period Whisperer

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Bria and I discuss how to trhive in perimenopause and beyond.   🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥What changes you can make in your late 30's & 40's that will help you thrive 🔥What changes you can make post menopausal to decrease any symptoms you may have and why […]

  • #121 Ten common signs of Perimenopause

    🎙️ New Podcast Alert! 🌟    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share with you 10 common signs of perimenopause.   🌱 In this episode we cover:   🔥The 10 common signs of perimenopause and why they are happening 🔥Lifestyle hacks you can make to minimize your signs & symptoms and get to […]

  • #120 Over 40 and Working with Sabine Gedeon

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Sabine Gedeon and I discuss women in the workplace from thriving to burnout.   🌱 In this episode we cover:  🔥mental health and burnout 🔥perimenopause & menopause statistics and why women are leaving the workforce 🔥who are you and what is your purpose⁠ 🎧 Listen now to get […]

  • #119 These fats are keeping you fat & sick

    🎙️ New Podcast Alert! 🌟    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share with you the fats that are keeping you fat and sick and the fats you want to eat instead.   🌱 In this episode we cover:   🔥Why you want to avoid these fats 🔥The fats you want to include in […]

  • #118 My 79 year old Fasting Mummy

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I have a chat with my mummy about health and fasting.   🌱 In this episode we cover:   🔥Why my mum is fasting and the benefits she feels at 79 🔥Lifestyle tips to keep you healthy as you age…some really simple things that have a big imapct […]

  • #117 Secrets to reaching your goals

     New Podcast Alert! 🌟   In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I give your the breakdown of how to reach your goals. 🏋️‍♀️   🌱 In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya I cover: 🔥 How to develop the skills needed to reach your goals 🔥 I share with you a breakdown of […]

  • #116 Natural Beauty with Nadine Armetis, Living Libations

    Today's guest, Nadine Artemis, is simply an amazing, vibrant being with an extraordinary, voracious curiosity and a brilliant mind for authentic health and wellness. Ultimately, these wonderful attributes coalesced and led to Nadine creating her very own luxury health & beauty company, Living Libations. She is described by Alanis Morissette as “a true-sense visionary," while […]

  • #115 Eleven foods for the best hair ever

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share with you the 11 foods to boost the glow of your locks. 🌱 In this episode we cover: 🔥11 foods and nautral remedies for the best hair ever 🔥Are you getting these into your daily diet 🔥Supplements >> https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/blog/recommended-supplements 🔥better shampoo options and way more tips […]

  • #114 The Power of Chlorella, Spirulina, Reishi & Chaga with Bridgitte from Giddy Yo

    🎙️ New Podcast Alert! 🌟   In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Brigitte and I have a great conversation about the power of chlorella, spirulina, reishi and chaga and all our tangents. 🏋️‍♀️   🌱 In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya we cover: 🔥Power of greens – chlorella and spirulina 🔥How chlorella and […]

  • #113 Sleep, Stress & Menopause

    🎙️ New Podcast Alert! 🌟     In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share how to improve your sleep after 35   🌱 In this episode we cover:   🔥The importance of sleep 🔥Menopause and insomnia 🔥How hormones influence sleep 🔥Improving Sleep Hygiene 🔥How to deal with stress so that you sleep well   […]

  • #112 Sleep, Stress & the Permission to Rest with Carolyn and Tanya

    Candid conversation between 2 health & lifestyle coaches discussing rest, hormones, stress, sleep and everything in between! In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Carolyn & I share our stories about sleep, ego, stress, rest and more 🌱 In this episode we cover: 🔥Boundaries, saying NO 🔥How can you tell if your nervous system is […]

  • #111 Activating your Feel Good Hormone

    🎙️ New Podcast Alert! 🌟   In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share how you can activate your feel good chemical, oxytocin, which gets depleted during your menopausal journey. 🏋️‍♀️   🌱 In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya I cover: 🔥What is oxytocin, BDNF, serotonin and GABA 🔥How to activate oxytocin naturally […]

  • #110 Moving Past the EGO with Kelli Saunders

    🎙️ New Podcast Alert! 🌟   In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, Kelli and I share our stories about how we are moving past our egos that can keep us stuck, share why we upgraded our coffee and tea and more. 🏋️‍♀️   🌱 In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we cover: […]

  • #109 Is Jealousy Ruining your Goals

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share how jealousy can affect our goals. 🏋️‍♀️ Jealousy can make you feel all kinds of things. It can make you feel as if nothing is going right in your life and that everyone around you is somehow, much better and more capable than you and this […]

  • #108 Overwhelm & Frozen…How to Move through it

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share how powerful our emotions are and how it's best to pay attention to them instead of suppress them.🏋️‍♀️ Our emotions are there to tell us something. Ignoring those feelings doesn’t make them go away. They are going to surface eventually, and if you wait too long […]

  • #107 Do you have a fixed or growth mindset?

    Do you have a fixed or growth mindset? In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share how powerful your mind can be when it comes to whether you have a fixed or growth mindset🏋️‍♀️ 🌱 In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya I cover: 🔥Your mindset is a set of beliefs that shape […]

  • #106 Habit Ideas for a Happier & Healthier Year

    John Maxwell could not have said it any better: "You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine."    Enjoy the many habits I share with you in the areas of physical health, mental and emotional health, social health, financial health, […]

  • #105 From Wheelchair to Weight Lifter with Kim Rahir

    In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I chat with the incredible Kim Rahir – a force of nature who turned her MS diagnosis into a story of triumph and strength. 🏋️‍♀️ 🔥 At 60, Kim is not just a mother of three but a European Champion in Masters Weightlifting and a passionate health […]

  • #104 Your Longevity Muscle

    Here is your motivation to strengthen your muscles!!   I'm not an athlete, in fact, I didn't enjoy gym class and becoming a Personal Trainer, Fitness & Pilates Instructor etc. was the last thing anyone would have thought I would have done when I was growing up.   But I am an athlete of life […]

  • #103 Break the Chain

    Do you have a “complicated” relationship with food? If you find yourself having unwanted food experiences, such as intense food cravings, overeating, emotional eating, or feeling out of control when you eat, listen to this podcast and download the work sheet   In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share with you to use this valuable skill […]

  • #102 – Leaning into Hunger & Fullness

    Have you ever heard of the hunger fullness scale and how it is a super useful skill to develop so that we can trust what our bodies are telling us? In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share with you how your EGO is running the show and how to tame it. 🏋️‍♀️ 🌱 In our latest […]

  • #101 Is your ego sabotaging you? YES

    Is your ego sabotaging you? YES, we all have an ego and it loves to sabotage our efforts to expand!!  In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I share with you how your EGO is running the show and how to tame it.  🌱 In this episode we cover: 🔥Change always begins from the place […]

  • #100 What you Focus on EXPANDS

    It's true, what you focus on expands and that's because something in your brain is filtering out what information is allowed to enter your conscious awareness. You have a filter around your brain called the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and I'm going to share with you how to use it to filter through the stuff […]

  • #99 Why you may be feeling flat or lacking joy

    You are not alone!! I'm sharing a personal story about what happened to me between August and November that may help you navigate the "sometimes" crazy parts of this menopausal journey. Unscripted and coming from my heart, lean in to hear if this can help you in anyway during your journey of healing. I briefly […]

  • #98 Five Drinks to Boost Metabolism

    Our metabolism is always changing. It responds to what’s around us (i.e., our environment) and what’s inside us (i.e., our current physiological state). Check out these 5 drinks that may help to boost your metabolism. Pick up your 5 Hacks to Cut Cravings Guide here>> https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/5-Hacks-to-Cut-Cravings

  • #97 The Skinny on Chocolate

    In this episode, find out why chocolate can make you skinny…yes, that’s correct. Chocolate is the number ONE food craved by women – and that’s not a bad thing if you eat the right chocolate. With Halloween and then Christmas and then Valentine’s, change it up this year with some delicious nutritious chocolate options. I […]

  • #96 Stop Struggling and Eat This

    Many of us are suffering from a lack of these SPARKS in our daily diet. We won't achieve long-term weight loss or health if we don't include these into our diets. A mini lesson on micronutrients, phytochemicals, zoochemicals and how they can really benefit our health, mood, energy and how we look and feel. Whilst […]

  • #95 Alcohol Survival Guide

    In this episode, I talk about Tips on what to do while drinking alcohol and what to do afterwards Best alcohol to drink to avoid headaches What to do after drinking to feel better the next day While over the counter meds are the easiest thing, they may not be the best thing Curing a […]

  • #94 Ozempic, Quick Fixes & What Happens

    I know we all want the quick fix….trust me, I spend decades looking for it as well as the magic pill!! Listen to hear about… how Ozempic isn't all what it's cracked up to be how our minds work willpower and what does work!! Had enough of the quick fixes and want a different approach. […]

  • #93 Working Women & Menopause with Amy Benjamin Moore

    67% of women are not comfortable talking about menopause with their employer 3 out of 10 women believe that they will be seen as week or past their prime if they talk about how menopause is affecting them at work Today, Amy and I talk about the top 5 symptoms that affect women at work […]

  • #92 Grocery Cart Detox

    What you put in your grocery cart is the crucial moment you make a decision for a future behaviour! I taught this principle to my Busy Mama Detox Participants between 2010 and 2017 when that was one of the programs I was teaching, but the principle still applies today in the new porgrams I teach […]

  • #91 Overcoming Infertility with Jessica Curtis – Holistic Nutritionist (CNP), HTMA

    Hey, why am I talking about getting pregnant on my Menopause Made Easy Podcast??? Well, perhaps you have a daughter, friend, family member who is wanting to get pregnant and she is not having success. Jessica Curtis, CNP, HTMA, is sharing with us today how she decided not to do IVF and what she did […]

  • #90 Getting to the Root of IT

    In this episode, I talk about: The complexity of a diet Why diets don't work long – term Do you want to peel the layer of the onion? Mindset approach for to-do lists Grieving Small t trauma Menopause is a wonderful time to go inwards to heal past wounds

  • #89 Sprouting & Menopausal Adventure with Barbara Rowlandson

    Barbara runs Queen Bee Flower Farm and I meet her at the Bobcaygeon Farmer's Market over our discussion about sprouts!! Today we dive into: How she started sprouting Hope The Power of eating Sprouts Nutrient dense inexpensive nutrition Sprouting 101 – where to buy seeds, how to sprout, growing tips Her menopausal adventure How the […]

  • #88 Affirmations are not Enough

    In this episode, I talk about Beliefs and behaviours Want all humans need and want Adaptations Expectations and Urgency to get results How our beliefs shape us Why we need to go deeper than saying affirmations How to slow down and trust in the process Enjoy!!

  • #87 Never too Old with Linda Foote

    Linda is in her 70's and we dive into why it's never too late to take charge of your physical, mental and emotional health. We chat about: things changing after menopause emotional well-being how much stronger she feels physically and the boost of self-confidence self-awareness and how she is now proactive instead of reactive connecting […]

  • #86 What your sugar cravings are telling you

    Avoid feeling impatient and desperate!! Sugar cravings are always a symptom of other problems like nutritional deficiencies, imbalances on your plate, stress, unresolved emotions, habits and stinking thinking.   Let's fix the real problems so you can actually enjoy sugar without beating yourself up! Listen to 3 reasons to help decrease cravings. Freebies: Protein Guide […]

  • #85 The Skinny on Chocolate with Bridgitte from Giddy Yo

    I've been eating Giddy Yo chocolate since 2010 when I met Bridgitte at a conference and tasted her chocolate. I was making upgrades to my diet and her chocolate became my go to!! Today, Bridgitte, the founder of Giddy Yo and I chat about all things chocolate and more!! What happened in 2007 that started […]

  • #84 Holiday Survival Guide

    In this episode I talk about what's gotta go (or at least be reduced) What to add in to support your immune system Supplements I take to support my immune system what to do now to avoid getting sick wy it's ok to get sick Immune building tea and the power of food Juice Plus+ because […]

  • #83 Self-Hypnosis with Rebecca O'Rourke

    Join me for a wonderful conversation with Rebecca O'Rourke as we explore our subconscious and self hypnosis. We chat about: How Rebecca started doing self-hypnosis for pain management, losing weight and to quit smoking What is our subconscious? Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs need to be met and our habits, behaviours are fulfilling them Emotional Eating […]

  • #82 Ten reasons to consume Magnesium

    Magnesium is located in every cell in the human body and is super important to make sure you are getting it in your daily diet. In this episode I talk about The top 10 benefits of Magnesium for your mental and physical health Low Mg symptoms Top food sources of Mg For a deeper dive, […]

  • #81 Move Your Body with Tanya & Jaime Haines

    An action packed chat with 2 personal trainers, pilates instructors, pelvic floor specialist and countless other movement, fitness & health certifications and most importantly, 2 passionate women & mothers chatting about all things movement today. In this episode: We share the ins & outs of our personal workout stories throughout the episode How to use […]

  • #80 The Skinny on Chocolate

    In this episode, find out why chocolate can make you skinny…yes, that’s correct. Chocolate is the number ONE food craved by women – and that’s not a bad thing if you eat the right chocolate. With Halloween and then Christmas and then Valentine’s, change it up this year with some delicious nutritious chocolate options. I […]

  • #79 How Water can Impact your Health with Kelly Solotarow

    Today on Menopause Made Easy, it's all about water with Kelly. You think water is just water, but no, it's not!! Enjoy our deep dive conversation about water….. Why Kelly, who had breast cancer & was on chemo, started to look at water differently Why water is important Structured vs Unstructured water Brita vs Berkey […]

  • #78 Pros & Cons of Meal Plans

    Ladies tell me, I'm overwhelmed & confused about what to eat!!! Who do I liten to when it comes to eating?? In this episode I talk about… the pros and cons of meal plans give examples of an anti-inflammatory and a women's hormone balancing meal plan from my Vibrant Living Academy share with you how […]

  • #77 Restore Your Pelvic Floor with Carly Wallace

    Carly and I dive into all things pelvic floor today! Why you may want to do a pelvic floor assessment Chat about my results from my assessment Exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor back pain How sitting affects our pelvic floor No amount of leakage is normal Just in Case wee What if you don't […]

  • #76 Behind the Scenes of my Girl's Weekend

    Many people think I eat perfectly and can't live like me so I wanted to share my girl's weekend with you! My girl's road trip to Tobermory Bakeries and hiking Blips vs habits How to get bloated and constipated Scale fluctuations vs fat loss As always, keeping it real!!!

  • #75 Reinvent Your Life with Kavita Ahuja

    Kavita Ahuja is a career & life transitions coach and we have a lovely conversation. We chat about: Listening to our inner voice Asking yourself, Who am I really? What do I really want? How am I going to get there? How to feel fulfilled Inner critic and fear How to gain courage, confidence, compassion […]

  • #74 Avoid Burnout by Supporting your Adrenals

    Why care about your adrenals?? During the menopausal journey, there is a significant shift in hormonal balance as the ovaries gradually reduce their hormone production, leading to the end of reproductive capacity. The ovaries play a central role in producing estrogen and progesterone, which regulate the menstrual cycle and support various aspects of a woman's […]

  • #73 How to Release Energetic Patterns that are Keeping You Stuck with Ali Sievewright

    In today's episode on How to Release Energetic Patterns that are Keeping You Stuck, Ali and I discuss: how to unlock our empowered self by starting in the energy field how our vibration attracts what we want and don't want how easy it is to get disconnected What's lighting you up, what's draining you? Worthiness […]

  • #72 Weight Gain, Stress & Estrogen

    Estrogen plays an important role for women when it comes to reproduction, bone health, cardiovascular health, our moods and our weight. We don't want too much estrogen or not enough. How do we work to achieve a balance? What lifestyle choices can we do to positively support our estrogen levels? How can high body fat […]

  • #71 Avoiding a Menopause Breakdown with KimberLee Schaumburg from Healing Spirit Nutrition

    From healing your gut microbiome to how we can care for our nervous system so that we avoid disruptions in our lives, Kimberlee and I have an amazing conversation today packed full of stories and actionable things to do. We discuss: Food is medicine Healing Spirit Coconut Kefir and how it benefits healing your gut, […]

  • #70 What you want to know about your cycle in your 20's with Jenna

    Today I sit down with Jenna and we discuss how to move through your cycle. It was neat talking to a 21 year old and what they know and want to learn. Great podcast to share with those in their late teens and 20's. We discuss: Do you track your cycle? PMS Cravings during your […]

  • #69 The Power of Magnesium with Lorraine Andres, RHNP

    Lorraine and I chat about all things magnesium and of course, also dive into various health topics!! Why take Magnesium (Mg)? What brand we recommend and why When should we take Mg and how to take it How Mg helps everybody and women after 35 How stress depletes Mg levels Body, mind and biofield, quantum […]

  • #68 Slim Down & Avoid Diabetes with Shifts to Your Snacking Part 2 of 2

    Ahhhh, what to eat for snacks and how to balance your meals so that you can begin to reduce snacking PLUS 11 triggers to be aware of so that you can start to decrease your snacking!! Enjoy part 2! How to Stop Snacking 2 day challenge Free Video Series >> ⁠https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/How%20to%20STOP%20Eating%20when%20you%20are%20NOT%20Hungry%203-Day%20Challenge⁠ Please visit our products […]

  • #67 Manage Your Size & Shape, Reduce Pain & Heal Your Nervous System with Deanna Hansen

    Deanna went from being 50lbs overweight, frozen in fear & anxious to empowering herself with her breath and releasing her own fascia. I met Deanna 20 years ago and love her energy and passion to share her 3 pillars of health which are, create space, connect with diaphragmatic breathing and strengthen postural foundation to avoid […]

  • #66 Slim Down & Avoid Diabetes with Shifts to Your Snacking Part 1 of 2

    I used to be a snacker & grazer…all the time. We were told to eat 6 times a day and we have normalized snacking. Today I 'm sharing with you why I choose to snack less (smaller waistline and avoid diabetes) and the steps I took to reduce my snacking. Those bites, licks and sips […]

  • #65 The Energetic Electrician with Vicki Reeve

    Vicki and I are diving into all things energy today – this is a topic that I love talking about! We dive into: Landline vs cell phone and how we can energetically communicate Big shock trauma & major/minor conflicts Fear of the unknown and scarcity which I've termed fearcity! Heart walls and other walls for […]

  • #64 How to use your brain to eat better

    You want to succeed so badly at eating better, dropping inches, moving your body, managing stress, sleeping better – whatever goal you have, you want it… BUT… You're not where you want to be YET. And let me remind you, it's OK. You aren't broken, it's just that your brain, and mine too, doesn't want […]

  • #63 Unprogramming Yourself with Amy Tsai

    We are all programmed!! Amy and I dive into how we can begin to un-program ourselves from what is no longer serving us. We can create new programs when we become the observer and bring awareness to what we are doing. what arbitrary rules are we following how can we trust ourselves and connect to […]

  • #62 Fatigue After 35 and What to do About it

    During the menopausal journey, women experience significant hormonal changes, including a decline in estrogen and progesterone levels. These hormonal fluctuations can contribute to various physical and psychological symptoms, including fatigue. In today's episode I share a few reasons why menopausal women may feel more fatigue and what to do about it. Please visit our products […]

  • #61 Best Skin Ever with David from Skin Essence Organics

    David and I have an amazing conversation about all things skin and how to have the best skin ever! We chat about green washing and label reading how to properly nourish your skin from the inside and out Skin Essence is made FROM plants not IN plants cellular health sun SPF and their e-cream taking personal responsibilty […]

  • #60 Detox your Make-Up Bag & have the Best Skin Ever

    “You are what you absorb." So let's dive into skin today and how to have the best skin EVER!!!!!! This was one of the simple changes I made when I was starting my journey to VIBRANT HEALTH. What I cover today… your skin in the largest organ of elimination Repeated chemical exposure How I was […]

  • #59 Navigating Autoimmune with Vanessa Bond

    Vanessa Bond, Founder of The Integrative Autoimmune Network and I have a wonderful conversation about menopause and autoimmune disease. We dive into: imbalances, prevention and letting go of your old self listen to the whispers how to support the stress response how to eat and move when you are an autoimmune condition practice the fundamentals […]

  • #58 Brain Fog

    Two-third's of women cite brain fog as being on of the most frustrating perimenopausal symptoms, so let's chat about it!! How do your hormones affect brain fog? Does brain fog happen when you are post menopausal? Does brain fog lead to Alzheimer's? What supplements will help brain fog? Where does brain fog come from? Action […]

  • #58A Brain Fog Fasting

    Whoops – forgot to add this on to the brain fog epsiode #58 – didn't want to leave the importance of how fasting poositively affects your barin health!

  • #57 UTI's, Vaginal Atrophy and Your Road Map to Menopause with Amy Benjamin Moore

    On today's episode Amy and I discuss Vaginal Health among other women's health topics!! UTI's and how they impact women's health, the causes, symptoms and what to do about them Vaginal Atrophy and the menopausal journey Holistic approaches to vaginal health Empowering women with education and support Pick up Amy's free resource on How to […]

  • #56 Intermittent Fasting For Women (Part 2 of Sugar vs Fat Burner)

    On today's solo episode, I share what I have learned over my 10 years of fasting!! Here's what I cover today Quick review of the difference between being a sugar and a fat burner (listen to #8 for a Part One of Sugar vs Fat Burner) Why I started fasting in my early 40's The […]

  • #55 Unraveling Hashimoto's: Navigating the Journey to Wellness with Kristal Holmes

    Welcome to "Unraveling Hashimoto's: Navigating the Journey to Wellness," with Kristal Holmes. Today we shed light on Hashimoto's disease which is an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid gland. Kristal shares: how she found out she had Hashimoto's disease how movement and dietary tweaks helped to heal her what the endocrinologist told her why when removing […]

  • #54 Hot Flashes & Intermittent Fasting

    All things hot flashes today and also how IF can help you! What are hot flashes? What causes hot flashes? Hormonal and non-hormonal treatments. Lifestyle modifications you can make to reduce hot flashes How IF helps with hormonal regulation, weight management and decreasing inflammation. Enjoy all things hot flashes today! Please share with someone who […]

  • #53 Mourning & Awakening with Monica Jardine

    Today on Menopause Made Easy, Monica and I have a powerful conversation about mourning and awakening. We have a great conversation about: life planning process green vs traditional burial flame cremation vs aquamation pre need vs at need value of having a will and checklist moving from confusion to empowerment mourning transitions, losing friendships grieving […]

  • #52 Letting go of the Grip of Fear

    On today's episode I go DEEP into fear and I believe that you will experience some sort of transformation by the end of this powerful podcast. There are so many seeds that will be planted into your being and I'm excited to see how they grow. I discuss the 6 ways fear is keeping us […]

  • #51 Tapping into your Subconscious and Hormone Therapy with Laura Kate McHugh

    Today on Menopause Made Easy……WOW, what an amazing conversation Laura Kate and I had.  We dive into: Working with the subconscious mind Resistance to weight loss Where does weight come from How Laura Kate shedded weight during her menopausal adventure Power of words and mental pictures Dopamine Hits Practice Rewiring Your Brain Evolutionary we are […]

  • #50 Guilt and How to Overcome It

    Today we talk about guilt, especially around food and how to overcome it. Food guilt can be so common in our society, especially if you've been dieting on and off for years. Over time, food guilt can lead to disordered eating habits, which are damaging to both your physical and mental health.  Food guilt further […]

  • #49A 6 Secrets to Release Weight

    6 secrets to release weight!! Powerful information to help you release weight and drop inches without dieting, counting calories or falling for quick fixes which ultimately mess up your metabolism even more. You're 35+ and it's time for a new perspective! If you want to live a healthy life and either maintain your weight or […]

  • #49 How Stress Affects Us and What to do about it with Coach Carolyn Roden Martyn

    Carolyn and I have a heart to heart open chat about the stress in our lives and what we have done to move through it. Enjoy this action packed episode. What is stress? How do we embrace stress How our body shows us the signs of stress How to breath to relieve stress Carolyn almost […]

  • #48A Shrink your Fat Cells and Release Stored Sugar – Bonus Episode

    Shrink Your Fat Cells & Release Stored Sugar – Live Your Best Life after 35!!! Get a cup of tea or coffee or go for a walk and be swept away with this empowering knowledge to shrink your fat cells and decrease chronic disease like diabetes, alzheimer's and macular degeneration. This is a webinar I […]

  • #48 Perfectionism

    Following up from last week's powerful episode about shame, today we dive into Perfectionism. What is perfectionism according to Brene Brown (from Atlas of the Heart) Perfectionism kills curiousity and hampers success How perfectionism has stopped me from putting myself out there Perfectionism is not self-improvement but rather a self-destructive and addictive belief system Notice […]

  • #47 It's way more than kegels & being a moon child with Jaime Haines

    Jaime and I cover so many amazing topics in this podcast!!  Jaime is a pelvic floor coach, energy coach, mojo coach and extremely passionate and knowlegdeable.  Enjoy this episode as we dive into… pelvic floor health and dysfunction discover the 4 core muscles that support our frames exercises to regain control over your pelvic floor […]

  • #46 Shame and Get the Kleenex

    Get the kleenex – I go deep and share shame and how it has played out in my life and how I am processing it. What is shame? How does shame thrive? The antidote of shame Becoming Shame Resilient Please visit our products page for my recommendations and discounts ⁠⁠⁠Click here for all of the supplements […]

  • #45 Diving into Mental Health & Loving Ourselves with Tracy Rice

    Today on Menopause Made Easy, Tracy and I dive into some juicy topics! Tracy is a Mental Health Therapist and Coach. We discuss: navigating motherhood and the empty nest shadow self how do we love ourselves how to deal with discomfort defense mechanisms – blame, denial, minimizing problems your brain finds evidence for what you […]

  • #44 Tight Hips = Fat Storage

    Let's dive into the beauty of our hips and how they affect our physical, mental and emotional state!! We are a WHOLE being and it's important to stop compartimentalizing ourselves. I give you actionable steps to open up your hips to avoid…. Tight Hips = Fat Storage Tight Hips = Low Energy and Emotions Tight […]

  • #43 Embracing the Un-Diet Culture with Helen Birney

    Today on Menopause Made Easy, Helen and I do a deep dive into the diet mental game! Helen Birney believes in self-discovery through health discovery. As the CEO of Cultivate Health Coaching, she helps women get off the roller coaster of fad dieting, and into passionately nourishing and healing the parts of themselves that matter […]

  • #42 Getting Rid of Cellulite Part 2

    In this episode we dive into some more action steps that you can take to reduce the appearance of cellulite. ⭐️Dissolve Your Cellulite What is fascia? Why I dry brush What movement shrinks fat cells and hydrates the fascia to reduce cellulite Action: Check out the Get Rid of Aches and Pain, Reduce Cellulite and […]

  • #41 Coming off the Sugar Roller Coaster with Heather Preisig

    I met Heather in a Sugar Free Group. Although I am not sugar free, I like joining groups to hear about others experiences and to plant some new seeds in my mind garden! Today we discuss, using sugar as coping tool because that's what we both grew up doing other strategies we now use to […]

  • #40 – Getting Rid of Cellulite Part 1

    Enjoy this first episode in the series to ⭐️Dissolve Your Cellulite ⭐️ What is Cellulite?? ⭐️What are you eating? ⭐️What are you putting on your skin? ⭐️What are you breathing in and OUT? ⭐️Time to Balance your Hormones ⭐️Let's Let go of THIS I mention a lot of products that I enjoy using and so […]

  • #39 Power of Little Decisions with Kathy Denney (Part of the Real Women Series)

    The power of making little decisions helps to keep us moving forward. We get a reward – a dopamine hit – from accomplishing little things and this keeps us moving in the direction we want. Many of us use the "all or nothing" or "perfection" stinking thinking and we make our steps too big and […]

  • #38 How Rolling Changed my Life and Can Change yours too

    In today's podcast we talk about how inflammation can affect body fat and your inability to lose belly fat. I share stories of how I was stuck in the flight/fight stage which is known as the sympathetic nervous system and how I used my roller to put me in the rest/digest/heal stage, known as the […]

  • #37 Dementia, Diabetes and Menopause Live with Nancy Doggett

    Women are 2/3's more likely to get dementia and Alzheimer's than men, so this is an important topic to dive into and we will be exploring more of this in the Vibrant Living Membership in June. Nancy and I had so much fun doing our live podcast cuddled up close to the mic in my […]

  • #36 Eat this First to Cut Cravings

    My client thought she was bad, undisciplined, weak, lacked willpower….NOPE, it was the week before her period and she was craving more carbs than normal -which is normal!!! Her hormones were running the show and willpower will not win against hormones! I asked her if she ate this before the pasta. She kind of did […]

  • #35 Spark Your Beauty with Jill Weatherhead

    Jill is the author of the newly published book, 90 Days to Spark Your Beauty.  As a postmenopausal women she shares what she wished she had of known before menopause and wants to help postmenopausal women redefine their beauty, value and worthiness. How do we define beauty? What 5 minutes can do. How do we nourish our souls? […]

  • #34 Why I Ate 14 Cookies Part 5 of 5 Sugar Cravings Mini Series

    It's not a lack of willpower that caused me to eat 14 cookies but rather my environment and my hormones.  Whilst away in Puerto Rico, I dove into eating cookies but as you will find out in this episode, it really was affected by my hormones and environment.  Once upon a time, I would have thought […]

  • #33 Using Menopause to Consciously Love Yourself with Meredith Deasley

    To be honest, I didn't know what to call this podcast because Meredith and I touch upon so many great topics!! Why is your liver so imporant to your overall physical and emotional well-being? What can you add to your diet to cleanse your liver? When we feel anger, deep down we are scared – […]

  • #32 Love Your Cravings -4 Tips to Decrease Your Cravings (Part 4 of 5 Sugar & Cravings Mini Series)

    Action packed tips on how to love your cravings and lean into making changes that will positively affect your health and happiness. We cover thirst, sleep, diet, environment and emotions Resources mentioned #17 It's not willpower, it's dopamine #24 Stages of Change Pick up free guide 5 Hacks to Cut Cravings ⁠https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/5-Hacks-to-Cut-Cravings⁠  Pick up your […]

  • #31 Getting to the Root Cause with Alisa Herriman

    Alisa is one of my favourite people to listen to!!  In today's episode we discuss Systemic acne and how Alisa discovered the root causes to heal her skin and improve her health The importance of micronutrition The biggest complaints she hears from women over 40 in her nutrition practice and shares 4 tips to alleviate […]

  • #30 Love Your Cravings with Tip #1 (Part 3 of 5 Sugar & Cravings Mini Series)

     I used to think we had to CRUSH our cravings and felt that was too negative and left me feeling yucky! Our cravings are gifts and they can tell us alot about what is going on in our mind and body. Today, in part 3 of 5 of the Sugar and Craving mini-series, I discuss […]

  • #29 Getting Unstuck with Laura Ostler

    You are never too old to start a new adventure. Laura came to me in Feb 2021 wanting to lose weight after trying everything else and not only did she lose physical weight, but also mental weight. Laura went from feeling stiff in the mornings getting out of bed to moving with ease. She took […]

  • #28 And you thought cocaine was addictive. Part 2 of 5 Sugar & Cravings Mini Series

    Welcome to the Sugar and Cravings 5-Part mini-series.  This is part 2 and today we are diving into what sugar does to you mentally and physically. Today we discuss: How we crave pleasure and sugar is a quick hit for that What happens in our brain and our hormones when we eat sugar Why we […]

  • #27 Real Women Going Through Menopause – Kelli Saunders

    Love talking to real women and hearing about their journeys.   Today we dive into….. How Kelli is dealing with stress What her menopausal journey is like How she is accepting aging And finally, we have a great chat about the magic of medicinal mushrooms. Kelli Saunders is a Wellness Entrepreneur in Kenora, Ontario.  She […]

  • #26 Sugar and Cravings Part 1 of 5

    Welcome to the Sugar and Cravings 5-Part mini-series.    This first episode will cover “what exactly is sugar”and “what’s the problem with sugar” and give you an actionable step to work on until the next episode.   Which of the 10 questions did you answer yes to? Basic review of carbs and how they affect […]

  • #25 Eliminate Cravings, Stop Overeating & more with the Neuroscience Approach – Special Guest Michael Alvear

    My first male guest and what a BLAST we had talking about our un-diet approach to losing weight (if needed) and getting healthier using a neuroscience approach. Packed full of very useful tips to help you eliminate cravings and stop overeating. About 20 years ago Michael gained a lot of weight.  Tried every diet; failed every […]

  • #24 Stages of Change when it comes to making changes

    As Alison mentioned, when she read the stages of change in my book, Cookie Dough in the Dark, that understanding the stages helped her to see where she was in the process and what steps she needed to take next. Today we cover the 5 stages of change from the Transtheoretical Method by Prochaska, DiClemente […]

  • #23 Real Women Going Through Menopause – Tara Angliss

    Tara experienced infertility in her late 20's and shares her journey through this experience and how it has played out for her menopausal journey. She used to be a hair dresser and we dive into why she changed careers, what she did during her career to decrease chemical exposure and how she is keeping herself […]

  • #22 How I give myself some Loving and you can too

    Self care reduces cortisol and very simply shifts us into rest, digest, heal mode to care for ourselves and our hormones. This ends the 5 part mini series from the FB lives I did in my FB grup – Move Eat Live Better There is power in the small shifts we make!!

  • #21 Are you getting enough of this in your diet?

    Here is the 4th episode in the mini-series "Back to the Basics". Are you getting enough of this in your diet and how to increase it. Go low and slow!! The gut’s bacteria, the microbiome, affects estrogen levels and how that estrogen is used by your body. If the gut is not able to eliminate estrogen […]

  • #20 NEAT vs Exercise

    Here is the 3rd episode in the mini-series "Back to the Basics". Don't get distracted by shining stars (listen to episode #1) and get back to what really matters which is nailing the basics – listen to #18 & #19. Today we dive into movement vs exercise (taken from my FB Live) and how it's […]

  • #19 What you can control when it comes to food choices

    Here is the 2nd episode in the mini-series "Back to the Basics". In Episode #18 you learned about your sex hormones what you can and cannot control when it comes to weight loss / maintenance after the age of 35.   Today we are discussing a basic habit (taken from a FB live) that you […]

  • #18 What you can and cannot control about your weight

    Here is the first episode in the mini-series "Back to the Basics". Whether you are peri/meno/post menopause, there are things you can control and things you cannot when it comes to weight / fat loss / maintenance.  Here is a brief, simplified lesson (from a FB live that I did) on how your sex hormones […]

  • #17 It's not a lack of willpower – it's this

    Why does the whole bag of chips disappear when I only intended to have one bowl? How am I already at the bottom on the ice cream tub? Sure, I’ll have another glass of wine! Our brain loves seeking pleasure and the old tactics of willpower, deprivation and restriction will not work long term, but […]

  • #16 Gut Health After 40 with Margaret Dietrich

    Join Margaret Dietrich, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist & owner of NutriHelpers and Tanya as we dive into gut health!! We discuss: 1. Past is Catching Up to Us – the Menopause Zone 2. Don’t Lose Faith 3. Restrictive Diets 4. Gut Health is at the Root 5. Microbiomes 6. What is Good Gut Health 7. […]

  • #15 Do you finish what's on your plate?

    Were you told to finish the food on your plate growing up? Do you tell your kids to finish their food? Why do we do this? What thoughts and beliefs do you have around this sentence. This episode goes deep into my brain and tells you the thoughts, beliefs and feelings I have around this […]

  • #14 I need to hear this message ALOT

    When I changed my core value to health and vitality instead of my weight and the number on a scale – my life changed forever.   Today I talk about something that I need to hear on a regular basis – partly for my cells and partly for my mindset. I hope it empowers you […]

  • #13 Deprivation

    How do you look at deprivation?  Short term or long-term?   Check out how I use the word deprivation to reach my long-term goals. Have you picked up my free 5 Hacks to Cut Cravings Checklist?? Pick it up here >> https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/5-Hacks-to-Cut-Cravings  Are you a woman over 35 with 20+ lbs to lose, or can’t get […]

  • #12 Valuable Mental Insights on your way to Better Health & my Cold Plunging

    First of all – if there weren’t health benefits to plunging myself into my freezing cold pond in January – I would not have done it. What are the health benefits of cold plunges?   How I worked myself up to it?   The 6 mental lessons that were reinforced from doing a 7 day […]

  • #11 Why belly fat increases and how to stop it

    My friend Philipina calls me up …. she says Tanya help I’m gaining weight but I haven’t changed anything in my diet and I’m getting super frustrated and my clothes are getting tight and I tried to diet again, lost a few pounds only to regain them URG… Philipina is 45 years old and a […]

  • #10 Here's why you keep wanting the wine, chips, candy, bread

    Every time you eat sugar, your brain releases THIS and it’s a very primal part of your brain that willpower will not win against.  Menopause increases your risk of developing insulin resistance so here are some food options and activities you can do to decrease your risk. Lastly, avoid the panic of fast weight loss […]

  • #9 Emotional Eating Breakdown and the Lessons Learned

    I debated whether to do this Podcast issue because it’s vulnerable, but my promise was to keep this real in the good times and bad. I had an emotional eating BLOW OUT. I want to share with you how I navigated it differently than I would have 10 years ago using the skills that I […]

  • #8 Are you burning sugar or stored fat Part 1 – Nutrition

    Have you heard that your metabolism slows as you age?? Although this statement is partly true because we are losing muscle mass as we age….we are less metabolically active but the great news is that we have control over our weight, energy, and health. We have to stop blaming age, menopause etc. and accepting defeat. […]

  • #7A Real Women Going through Menopause – Tracy Stoughton

    Connecting with a high school friend of mine and digging into the emotional and mental side of the menopausal journey. Enjoy our candid conversations about gaining more wisdom during our menopausal journeys.  We dive into how we used to deal with stress and how we are dealing with it now, core values and how we […]

  • #7 Keep your bones strong after 40

    Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become fragile, increasing their risk of fracture. A woman reaches her peak bone mass in her late twenties and starts losing bone.  As she is going through her menopausal adventure, estrogen declines which works against having strong bones.  2/3 of women over 50 have either low bone mass […]

  • #6A Thriving in Menopause (after 40) Action Steps Part 2

    You have listened to episode #5A which has helped you identify your core values and your Thrive in Menopause Mission Statement.   Today we dive into the action steps you can take regarding your nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, mental & emotional health and mindset. This is an action packed episode and will give you the […]

  • #6 The 3-5pm Crash

    It’s 4:07 on a Tuesday and my mind wants food – mostly some sort of quick pick me up in the form of sugar!!!  Once upon a time I would have eaten without questioning but now- this is not in alignment with my goals.  Yes, I do still eat at this time somedays – I’m […]

  • #5A Create Your Plan to Thrive In Menopause Part 1

    An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing – Dale Carnegie When you plan something well, there is no need to rush – Thomas Shelby, Peaky Blinders I’m a much better planner now when it comes to how I want my life to unfold.  I used to just jump in and feel […]

  • #5 9 Belly Fat Reducing Habits to Make Menopause Easy

    Enjoy this episode to get clear on what you want in 2023 (or anytime of year, day, month!!)   How do you set a goal? Why don’t we set them?  Instead of the next diet or magic pill, here are 9 habits that will transform your health and help you to lose belly fat and […]

  • #4 How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

    There are pros and cons to counting calories – but we will talk about those later. Today we discuss 4 strategies that you can implement into your daily habits to lose weight without counting calories. Enjoy and let me know which strategy resonates with you. Have you picked up my free 5 Hacks to Cut […]

  • #3 What I know I want to do but I'm not doing it

    Today we discuss the things we know we want to be doing to get what we want – but we aren’t doing them.  This is an amazing skill to develop because it helps us to work on the skills to improve our habits instead of focusing on “dieting”.  This digs deeper and will give you […]

  • #2 What menopausal stage are you in?

    If only someone had told me about all the stuff that happens before menopause, I would have been better prepared.  I’m here today, so that you know where you are, what you may be feeling and what you may want to do. Menopause marks the time when a woman can no longer get pregnant (happens usually […]

  • #1 I fell for the shiny stars to lose belly fat and it messed me up

    I know that it can feel really tempting right now to say I’ll wait till January to start on my health/weight loss/fat loss plan but let me tell you ladies over 40 – this is not good for our bodies when it comes to losing belly fat long – term. I know that you think […]

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    Sexual Health, Libido, and Orgasm: What Medicine Missed with Dr. Kelly Casperson

    In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a urologist, author, and host of the podcast “You Are Not Broken”. Dr. Casperson trained in a specialty that treats both men and women, which gave her an early and clear view of the gender gap in sexual healthcare. That […]

  • Ep. 215 -The Truth About Midlife Weight Gain (Hint: It's Not Your Fault)

    In this solo episode of the Not Your Mother’s Menopause Podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely tackles the question women ask her the most: why is weight gain happening at midlife when nothing else has changed? She explains that this experience is not just a failure of willpower. Instead, it is a sign of a profound biochemical […]

  • 59 – Can you start HRT after 60? What the evidence shows

    So many women are denied hormone replacement because they are told they are “too old”. In this special solo episode, Dr Louise Newson explains why this is wrong. She covers what happens when hormone levels stay low as women age and why this long-term deficiency affects everything from cardiovascular health to bone strength and cognitive […]

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    Estrogen Down There? Here's Everything You Need to Know

    So you’ve heard about hot flashes and night sweats. Maybe you’ve even heard about brain fog. But nobody sat you down and said: by the way, the tissue of your entire pelvic region is completely dependent on estrogen to stay healthy. And when it drops, everything changes. And most women have no idea, because no […]

  • Eps 407: Why You Might Gain Weight on HRT (And What To Do)

    Did you start HRT… and suddenly feel like you’re gaining weight? If that’s been your experience, you’re not alone and it doesn’t mean HRT is the problem. Many women are told to expect weight gain, but that’s not how it’s supposed to work. In this episode, we break down why it happens and what’s actually […]

  • Stanford Luck Researcher: How to Manifest the Life You Want

    In today’s episode, a Stanford neuroscientist is going to teach you exactly how to manifest the life you want – by becoming a luckier person.  Dr. Tina Seelig has spent 25+ years at Stanford, where she also earned her PhD in the science of neuroplasticity, studying leadership, success, neuroscience, and luck.  She’s written 18 books, […]

  • Philippa Perry: Why everyone has an inner critic, and how to stop believing yours

    Should you give your inner critic have a name? Psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry reckons giving that nagging voice in your head a silly name is the first step to stopping it running your life. In this chat with Fearne, Philippa explains why not feeling ‘good enough’ is often less about truth and more about […]

  • 5 ways to beat bloating and improve gut health

    Midlife bloating isn’t just uncomfortable, it can dent your self-confidence, too. Liz talks about what might be causing it, and shares different ways to tackle the problem by getting your gut health back on track. Plus: lactoferrin for boosting immune health, the pro-ageing discoveries in Liz’s new book, budget-friendly skincare essentials and whether collagen supplements […]

  • HRT Gels vs Sprays: What Works Best? Menopause Doctor Naomi Potter

    In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter breaks down everything you need to know about HRT gels and sprays — two of the most commonly prescribed forms of transdermal oestrogen. Whether you're interested in trying Lenzetto Spray or Estradiol gel, this episode will be massively helpful for you. If you’ve ever felt confused about HRT […]

  • Dining with Your Dog: No Kibble Needed

    Family nurse practitioner Karen Nickell introduces future Itchy and Bitchy host Dr. Keith Hnilica, a veterinary dermatologist, for a lively conversation about pet food and what animals can teach us about wellness. They dig into GLP-1 drugs for pet obesity, the links between processed kibble, gut inflammation, and skin issues, why fresh or Mediterranean-style diets […]

  • Bad hair day? It could be your hormones – with Gustav Fouché

    If you’ve noticed your hair has lost its lustre, or you’re struggling to style it, your hormones could be the culprit. Celebrity hairstylist Gustav Fouché joins Liz to explain what’s happening to our hair during midlife – and how to bring life back to your locks. They discuss how scalp care is as important as […]

  • Rewind Time: Kelly Holmes Opens Up About Body Changes & HRT Fears

    Today we're revisiting our very first episode of Is It Hot In Here? podcast, where Dr Naomi was joined by Dame Kelly Holmes. Kelly opened up about feeling weaker than ever once perimenopause hit – she went from a Gold medalist athlete to not even able to do a single push up. And with that came […]

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    The Most Important Career Advice ALL Women Need To Hear with Emma Grede

    Emma Grede is an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Good American and Skims. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Emma is sitting down with Tamsen Fadal to unpack the scarcity mindset that holds so many women back and explains how you can turn fear, failure, and discomfort into confidence, clarity, and success. If you’ve […]

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    One of America's Richest Self-Made Women on How to Start Before You Feel Ready

    Emma Grede is an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Good American and Skims. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Emma is sitting down with Tamsen Fadal to unpack the scarcity mindset that holds so many women back and explains how you can turn fear, failure, and discomfort into confidence, clarity, and success. If you’ve […]

  • Eps 406: Overwhelming Fatigue in Midlife (and Simple Ways to Feel Better) With Michelle McCoy

    In this conversation, I’m joined by Michelle McCoy, a board-certified holistic health coach who’s lived through her own experience of burnout and what she calls high-functioning fatigue. We talk about what’s really happening beneath the surface, the three types of fatigue most women miss, and the patterns like pushing through and people-pleasing that quietly keep […]

  • 58 – ADHD and the gap in hormone care for women

    What happens when a woman is finally diagnosed with ADHD, only to be blindsided by perimenopause making everything harder? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Sarah-Jane Ayers for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about ADHD, perimenopause and the devastating impact hormonal changes can have on mental health. Sarah-Jane shares her experience […]

  • The 5 Top Health Lies & The Truth You Need to Feel Better Today

    If you’re confused, anxious, or overwhelmed by your health and what choices to make, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Mel sits down with Doctor Mike Varshavski, the most followed medical doctor in the world, to expose the health lies and medical misinformation that are making people sicker, more stressed, and afraid to […]

  • I don’t identify as middle aged! Fearne's talking hormones and single parenting

    What’s been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s here with more chat about what’s putting her, Team Happy Place team, and you lot in a good mood, and what’s feeling a bit heavier. This is our space to explore what’s been on […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – Brainwash Yourself

    On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about brainwashing ourselves with beliefs that are actually going to serve us. Whether we know it or not, our lives are quietly being run by the subconscious beliefs that we hold – some of which are helping us, many of which are not. The good news […]

  • Jennie Garth Talks Midlife Reinvention and Choosing Herself

    I Choose Me! In this inspiring podcast episode, Jennie Garth discusses her new book I Choose Me and she opens up about midlife reinvention, overcoming limiting beliefs, and learning to prioritize herself. Jennie shares candid insights on divorce, motherhood, mental health, and rebuilding confidence, while exploring tools like radical acceptance, the “We’ll See Method,” and […]

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    Jennie Garth on Choosing Yourself: What 90210 Taught Her About Reinvention

    Jennie Garth is an actress, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and cultural icon best known for her role as Kelly Taylor on Beverly Hills, 90210. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal for a vulnerable conversation about fame, imposter syndrome, and how she finally learned to love and accept herself […]

  • Afl 63 ~ Het verhaal van Jeannette Troost: van PMS naar perimenopauzale nachtmerrie (deel 1)

    Jeannette Troost veranderde van een levenslustige vrouw in een bang en ellendig vogeltje dat boven in huis een nestje voor zichzelf maakte en er niet meer uitkwam. Koptelefoon op, oogmasker, omdat iedere prikkel haar teveel was. In haar behandeling van de perimenopauze ging alles mis wat er maar mis kan gaan. In plaats van progesteron […]

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya

There is no doubt in my mind that had I not made these changes in my 40’s, I’d be 20lbs heavier, have more belly fat, low in energy, moody & diabetic during my menopause journey. Before 35, I wanted the magic pill to fix me! I was doing A LOT of things right – but […]

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