A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey

What I’m going to talk about: - Menopause and perimenopause - The body/mind and spiritual changes that come with that - Relief suggestions (these are ONLY suggestions, not cures or remedies. Check with a doctor to see what’s best for you) - The effects of living life in today’s society as a middle-aged woman - The occasional opinion concerning today’s news, politics or entertainment gossip (that may affect the female middle-aged population) - Personal life experiences that may help someone (Bible-based) - Share-worthy articles, content or just overall good news

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Episodes (40)

October 15, 2022 74 mins

Special Edition: “Quiet-Quitting”, Bitterness And The Future of Work

My thoughts on how post-traumatic work trauma and bitterness can affect one’s future job prospects, what’s really behind the “quiet-quitting “ saga, social media’s role in current employee behaviors, and some common-sense tips on how to navigate the current work climate.
May 3, 2022 55 mins

S2 E3: Journey Update 2

Catching up with podcast audience
March 9, 2022 22 mins

S2 E2: Journey Update

A short run down on where I am in my journey so far. Will be talking about symptoms, treatments and mental health
January 7, 2022 62 mins

Special Edition: New Year’s Restoration

This year, let’s do what’s necessary to heal from hurts, pain, anger, bitterness, disappointments and all trauma so that we can be free to properly love the people in our lives.
November 25, 2021 75 mins

Special Edition: Thanksgiving 🦃

A Thanksgiving Testimony; Soup Karen has been charged with assault; The ICU nurse that was incorrectly identified as the Soup Karen speaks out; A personal perspective on the DaniLeigh and DaBaby situation

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What I’m going to talk about: - Menopause and perimenopause - The body/mind and spiritual changes that come with that - Relief suggestions (these are ONLY suggestions, not cures or remedies. Check with a doctor to see what’s best for you) - The effects of living life in today’s society as a middle-aged woman - The occasional opinion concerning today’s news, politics or entertainment gossip (that may affect the female middle-aged population) - Personal life experiences that may help someone (Bible-based) - Share-worthy articles, content or just overall good news
  • Special Edition: “Quiet-Quitting”, Bitterness And The Future of Work

    My thoughts on how post-traumatic work trauma and bitterness can affect one’s future job prospects, what’s really behind the “quiet-quitting “ saga, social media’s role in current employee behaviors, and some common-sense tips on how to navigate the current work climate.

  • S2 E3: Journey Update 2

    Catching up with podcast audience

  • S2 E2: Journey Update

    A short run down on where I am in my journey so far. Will be talking about symptoms, treatments and mental health

  • Special Edition: New Year’s Restoration

    This year, let’s do what’s necessary to heal from hurts, pain, anger, bitterness, disappointments and all trauma so that we can be free to properly love the people in our lives.

  • Special Edition: Thanksgiving 🦃

    A Thanksgiving Testimony; Soup Karen has been charged with assault; The ICU nurse that was incorrectly identified as the Soup Karen speaks out; A personal perspective on the DaniLeigh and DaBaby situation

  • A Tale of Two Karens *WARNING * RANT POST 😡

    2 “Karens” caught out of pocket this week, and my feelings on women of a certain age acting inappropriately in 2021

  • S1 E33: Perimenopausal Acne

    Perimenopausal Acne; 10 Must-Haves for Perimenopausal/Menopausal Women; Link to vehicles with ventilated seats: https://www.cars.com/amp/articles/which-cars-have-cooled-seats-438946/

  • S1 E32: Premenopausal Osteoporosis 😫

    We’re almost there!; Is The Era of the Karen almost over?!?; Premenopausal osteoporosis; Next topic for the week

  • S1 E31: Panic Disorder 😱

    Panic Disorder and Perimenopause; Gisele Bündchen and her battle with panic attacks; next week’s topic

  • S1 E30: Perimenopausal Depression 😞

    Perimenopausal Depression article from Healthline.com; Next Week’s Topic

  • S1 E29: Irregular Heartbeat and Heart Palpitations

    Heart Palpitations in Menopause; Donnelly announces establishment of Ireland’s first center for Menopause; Next Week’s Topic

  • S1 E28: Allergies 👃🏾

    A little irritable due to lack of sleep; excitement about my iPhone 13 pre-order; being mindful of the times that we’re living in; Allergies and Menopause/Perimenopause; Next Week’s Topic

  • S1 E27: A Potential Karen Episode Thwarted

    I talk about steps I took to curb what could have been a potential “Karen” episode for me.

  • S1 E26: Irritability – Part 2

    Part 2 focuses more on the importance of self-awareness and the need to be hyper vigilant about out mental, emotional and spiritual health.

  • S1 E25: Irritability – Part 1

    Part 1 deals with the effects of perimenopausal and menopausal Irritability in families, relationships and the workplace

  • S1 E24: Dry, Itchy Skin 🌵

    Perimenopause, menopause and dry, itchy skin; Sonya and Dell Curry divorcing after 33 years of marriage ☹️; Do what’s best for YOU and YOUR family!

  • S1 E23: Stress Incontinence 😳

    “Menopause and Urinary Incontinence” Source: Healthline.org; last medically reviewed on March 14, 2016.

  • S1 E22: Dry and Itchy Skin, Tight Muscles 😩

    2 more menopausal symptoms? 😳; I NEED my favorite breakfast shakes! ☹️; Dry and itchy skin; Muscle tension; Next week’s podcast topic

  • S1 E21: Memory Lapses and Brittle Nails 😓

    Update on Mirena Coil; Memory Lapses; Brittle Nails

  • S1 E20: Menopausal Hair Loss

    Menopausal hair loss; 46 year-old Oksana Chusovitina participated in her eighth and final Olympics as a gymnast; Bob Odenkirk, 58, passed out on a set in New Mexico due to a “heart-related” incident

  • S1 E19: Perimenopausal/Menopausal Fatigue 😞

    Leslie Jones is TIRED!; Menopausal Fatigue; The importance of sexuality in menopausal women

  • S1 E18: Difficulties In Concentration, Dizziness 🌀

    Difficulties in concentration; Dizziness; Menopause Myths Debunked; Sources; Next Week’s Topics

  • S1 E17: Tingling Sensation in the Extremities, Sleeping Difficulties 😵‍💫

    Tingling sensation in the extremities; sleeping difficulties; Ageism in the workplace and its effect on the economy; Today’s disturbing trend among younger people (and those of a certain age) towards marriage and committed relationships; Sources; Next Week’s Symptom(s)

  • S1 E16: Anxiety 😓

    Anxiety; A personal account of my struggle with it; Two accounts of middle-aged women losing their cool out in the community; My thoughts on Jada Pinkett Smith and her increasingly inappropriate behavior towards husband Will Smith

  • S1 E15: Problems With Gums, Digestive Issues 😖

    Personal update; Menopause In The Workplace (@Quicktake from Twitter), Problems With Gums, Digestive Issues, Social Media Recommendation for the Week, Sources, Next Wednesday’s Topic

  • S1 E14: Electric Shock, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Mariah Carey Leaves Her Label, Mirena Coil Update

    Electric shocks and burning mouth syndrome are normal menopausal symptoms. Mariah Carey makes a career change. Did she or did she not burn bridges in the process? And an update on my love/hate relationship with Mirena

  • A Middle Aged Woman's Menopausal Journey: Headaches and Joint Pain 😩

    Headaches, joint pain and pain in general 😖

  • A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Changes In Libido – This one’s INTENSE! 😅

    I’m discussing how the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause can negatively impact sexual intimacy with our partners; how acknowledging the issue doesn’t absolve our obligation to meet the sexual needs of our spouses; and I also discuss ways we can enlist the assistance of our spouses to help us help them in meeting their […]

  • A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Sore Breasts “(.)(.)” and Weight Gain 😕

    Sore breasts, perimenopausal weight gain, Social Media Recommendation For The Week

  • A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Bloating 🤢

    Bloating, Rant (April Jobs Report, response from government and social media, and my feelings on it), Social Media Recommendation for the week

  • A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Mood Swings Part 3 – Melinda Gates Called It Quits?!? 😮

    The dissolution of a marriage due to menopause from a man’s point of view; discussing Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce; Social Media Recommendation for the Week

  • A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Mood Swings Part 2 – Effects On Relationships

    Today we’re discussing how Perimenopausal Rage and Menopausal Anger can negatively impact relationships, and how we can work to turn those situations around for the better.

  • A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Mood Swings – Part 1 🤬

    Hormonal imbalances really can cause uncontrollable anger and fits of rage in the perminopausal/menopausal woman. But we don’t have to let it ruin our lives. Part 1 discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment for perimenopausal rage and menopausal anger.

  • A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Night Sweats 🥵

    Night Sweats; Social Media Recommendation For The Week; DMX (RIP)

  • A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Vaginal Dryness 😳

    Vaginal Dryness; Sarah Palin – but not in the way YOU think!; Paul Pierce; Social Media Recommendation For The Week

  • A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Hot Flashes 🥵

    Definition. Causes, Treatments, Social Media Recommendation For The Week. Sources: Mpoweredwomen.net and MayoClinic.Org

  • A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey – Irregular Periods

    Defining Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding after Menopause, Discussing Treatment Options, Personal Care and sharing my Social Media Recommendation for The Week

  • A Middle Aged Woman's Menopausal Journey: The 34 Symptoms of Menopause

    Topics:  Black Women’s Health Problems During Menopause – Article; The 34 Symptoms Of Menopause;  Entertainment Topic of Conversation: Stacy Dash At The Crossroads 

  • A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Introduction and Disclaimers

    Introduction, Disclaimers, Reason for Podcast, Content and Tone, Appreciation for all new listeners!!!

  • A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey (Trailer)

  • Running vs Walking for Fast Fat Loss in Menopause

    Fast fat loss in menopause is not really the goal. Let’s be realistic and say this right out of the gate. Fast fat loss is a myth.  You may, however, drop inflammation fairly quickly with the right type of exercise.    Part 1: The Fat Burning Fundamentals Let’s start with the basics. When we talk […]

  • Ep #158: Bone Health Breakthroughs for Perimenopause and Menopause with Harleen Laroia

    In this podcast episode, we tackle bone health in perimenopause and menopause with expert guidance and real-world solutions. Host Andrea Donsky—a nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus. Joining her is Harlene Laroia, director of OsteoStrong Oakville and Toronto, who has dedicated her career to helping […]

  • 226 Start Cycle Syncing. The Secret To Feeling Better In Perimenopause with Laura Federico and Morgan Miller

    In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore how cycle tracking—yes, even during perimenopause—can help you better understand your body, improve your mental health, and support hormonal balance. Guests Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book, explain how tuning into your cycle phases can reveal early signs of hormonal imbalance and […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – People Pleasing

    On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about people pleasing. We all do it – particularly women – but is it actually serving us? The need to belong and be liked often sees us doing or saying things that aren’t in alignment with who we truly are. When we put the needs of […]

  • Peanut Butter Isn't Protein! How to hit protein goals without going over your calories

    Peanut Butter Isn't Protein! How to hit protein goals without going over your calories Not all “high protein” products are created equal — and in today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the sneaky marketing that’s making you overshoot calories, carbs, and fats while still falling short on your protein goals. I’ll walk you […]

  • Take Up Space: A Perimenopause Body Builder on Her Strength Journey

    A Perimenopause bodybuilder shares her story on how to take up space and the history of women being strong before skinny.  Book author, Anne Marie Chaker, will surprise you about women’s empowerment and when skinny reared its ugly head. Stay ‘til the end and listen to a very subtle challenge we’ll give you about messages […]

  • Ep 488 A New Way to Party Without the Weight Gain

    Learn how I transformed my celebration season from a 6-week food free-for-all into mindful moments of savoring joy without the weight gain. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/488  

  • 20 – Hormones and metabolism: Unlocking the science with Professor Franck Mauvais-Jarvis

    “I don’t understand why we’re not shouting this from the rooftops, a simple medicine, a natural hormone, that can reduce the risk of both diabetes and breast cancer. That’s incredibly important, isn’t it?”      This week, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Franck Mauvais-Jarvis, Professor of Medicine at Tulane University and an endocrinologist specialising in […]

  • #136: Eat for Menopause: Symptom-Led Cooking with Karen Newby

    This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this […]

  • Eat for Menopause: Symptom-Led Cooking with Karen Newby

    This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this […]

  • Parenting, perimenopause & the mental load: Protecting your wellbeing in midlife

    In this episode of Meera’s Menopause Podcast, we dive into the emotional and mental toll of parenting in midlife – especially when layered with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. I’m joined by parenting expert and author Anita Cleare to explore the often invisible mental load carried by mothers, how it affects our resilience, […]

A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey

What I’m going to talk about: – Menopause and perimenopause – The body/mind and spiritual changes that come with that – Relief suggestions (these are ONLY suggestions, not cures or remedies. Check with a doctor to see what’s best for you) – The effects of living life in today’s society as a middle-aged woman – […]

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