Episodes
How and Why to Consider Meditation in Menopause
Hearing about meditation every direction you turn? Meditation in menopause can be a simple, free, and almost effortless tool for supporting your nervous system. If your rest and digest part of life needs to flex and be able to squelch your fight or flight, aka your watch says RELAX REMINDER more than you’d like… this […]
150: Cracking the perimenopause code with Jessica Barac
Send us a text Jessica Barac is a registered nutritionist, personal trainer, and the founder of What The Menopause, a women's health platform of over 950,000 women globally. After struggling with perimenopause in her late 30s and receiving little support from traditional healthcare, Jessica made it her mission to crack the perimenopause code and regain […]
Exercise for Menopause Brain Fog, Memory, Depression and Anxiety
If you deal with menopause brain fog, mild depression or anxiety any time of year, this is for you. It’s also for anyone who wants the latest science on exercise and brain health. The evidence around how movement affects mental well-being is growing, and I want to share some of the most impactful insights with […]
Letting go of Anxiety
Send us a text Anxiety is a symptom of menopause that can often be overlooked and women are left to struggle their way through it. A lot of women don't even realise that the symptoms they're having is in fact anxiety! If you're experiencing anxiety, or struggling through menopause, this episode will help you to […]
Patty’s Story: On becoming bolder through menopause
In this episode, Patty shares her journey through perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the physical and emotional symptoms she faced, such as night sweats, migraines, and anxiety. Initially unaware of the menopause connection, she sought medical advice that helped her understand her changing body. She also found that many of her friends and coworkers were going […]
166 The Impact of Chronic Stress and Trauma on Menopause with Catherine Harland
Join me and Catherine Harland, a menopause coach, as we dive into her personal journey of navigating menopause and the impact of chronic stress and trauma on menopausal symptoms. She chats about her corporate life and how menopause affected her career. She also delves into the role of trauma and the dysregulated nervous system in […]
163 Changing Your Relationship to Obstacles with Holly Bertone
Join me in my conversation today with Holly Bertone. Holly shares her incredible journey from being Chief of Staff at the FBI (!) to becoming a holistic health coach. She talks about her experience with breast cancer, autoimmune disease, and chronic fatigue, and how she used mindset and holistic health practices to heal herself. […]
162 EMDR and PTSD Recovery with Jamie Vollmoeller
Join me and Jamie Vollmoeller, a clinical therapist living in recovery from PTSD, as she shares her trauma story and the impact of trauma on her life. Together we chat about the importance of ‘resourcing’ and the EMDR therapy in trauma recovery. Our conversation also delves into the correlation between trauma and menopause, highlighting the […]
#72 5 Steps To Stop Worrying For A Better Midlife
Today we dive into why worry doesn’t help in midlife and how to tackle it with effective mindset tools. I’ll share a personal experience and a powerful coaching call where we addressed self-sabotage and anxiety. Discover why worry isn’t serving you and learn practical steps to break free from the cycle of negative […]
161 The Nervous System’s Role in Our Pelvic Health with Veronica Rottman
In this beautiful conversation Veronica Rottman and I discuss the impact of trauma on the body especially at menopause. Veronica is a trauma-informed, womb healing, and holistic pelvic care practitioner who is deeply passionate about the subject of how trauma and boundary ruptures affect our sacral and pelvic area. We discuss: the power of […]