Best Clarissa Kristjansson Podcasts (2024)

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SE7: EP2 Dating in Menopause: Top Tips on How to Make it Awesome Instead of Awful 45:39

3d ago45:39

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In this episode, Clarissa and Laurie Gerber discuss the challenges and changes in dating for menopausal women. They explore the importance of being ready for dating after divorce and the need to detox from past relationships. Laurie emphasizes the need to set personal rules and boundaries in the new dating world. They also discuss the impact of onl…

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SE7: EP1 Navigating Menopause with Mindfulness 46:23

10d ago46:23

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Today's episode is a MUST listen. If you are navigating #menopause and experiencing stress, sleep disruption, brain fog and beating yourself up for all of it, then this is for you. Cara Bradley joins Clarissa on the podcast today. She is a mind-body expert dedicated to advancing mind-body education through movement, mindfulness, and the science of …

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The Power of Shadow Work During Menopause 40:30

19d ago40:30

40:30

In this episode of Thriving Thru Menopause , Clarissa interviews Junie Moon about shadow work and its importance in personal growth. They discuss the concept of the shadow, which refers to the parts of ourselves that we hide or disown. Junie explains how shadow work helps us reclaim and healthily express these hidden aspects. They also explore the …

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Healthcare for Women in Menopause 44:20

29d ago44:20

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In this episode of Thriving Through Menopause, OBGYN Dr. Cat Brown discusses the importance of women receiving proper treatment during perimenopause and menopause. She explains that the founders of Winona, a women's health clinic, started the clinic to address the access to care issue for menopause care. Dr. Brown emphasizes the gap in healthcare a…

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SE 6: EP 23 Can Homeopathy Help With Menopause Symptoms? 37:43

1M ago37:43

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Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine that aims to promote general health by reinforcing the body’s natural healing capacity. It does not treat physical, emotional, mental, or even spiritual illnesses separately but regards them all as interconnected. In this episode, Clarissa Kristjansson interviews Tehilla Aloni, a homoeopath and founder of…

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SE 6: EP 22 The Importance of Corrective Exercise and Body Alignment for Ageing Audaciously 47:31

1M ago47:31

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In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause Podcast, Clarissa and guest Tracy Seider, a corrective exercise specialist and body alignment coach discuss the importance of proper body alignment, distinct from posture, and its influence on exercise, particularly strength training. Tracy shares her journey from a sedentary job to becoming a movement…

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SE6 EP 21 Stress, Burnout and Menopause in A Post Covid World 45:49

2M ago45:49

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This week, neuroscientist, psychologist, and expert in women's stress and burnout Dr Delia McCabe joined host Clarissa Kristjansson on Thriving Thru Menopause to discuss the complex challenges and stress women face, especially during menopause in the post-COVID world. They discuss the impact of stress, burnout, technology's influence, and informati…

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How Resilience Supports You to Thrive in Menopause 39:31

2M ago39:31

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Journey In this podcast episode, the host, Clarissa, interviews guest Suzanne Laurie, a nutrition therapist and positive psychologist specializing in menopause and perimenopause. The discussion centres on the importance of building mental resilience in the menopausal journey of women. They talk about the different causes of burnout in midlife women…

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How Psilocybin Can Help Menstruation and Menopause, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risk 57:48

2M ago57:48

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Exploring the Potential of Psilocybin for Menstruation and Menopause. In this podcast episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, we talk about using psilocybin, a type of psychedelic compound, as a holistic approach to managing health conditions related to menstruation and menopause. I am joined by leading scientific journalist and author of T…

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SE6: EP18 Maintaining Energetic Balance in Menopause 59:03

2M ago59:03

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In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, host Clarissa speaks with Suzanne Yates, an acclaimed international therapist, about menopause from a Chinese medicine perspective. Suzanne provides insight into the seven-year cycles in Chinese medicine that correlate to women's lives and how these stages affect menopause. They also highlight…

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SE 6 Episode 17: Surviving School Exams and Menopause: A Parent's Guide 35:38

3M ago35:38

35:38

Not all of us are parents, and some of us are small children; however, many of us during this time will have the collision of teenagers, their exams stress and our period/menopause. It can be a heady combination as I well know when I was in the throes of perimenopause with the Tom doing the Australian HSC - it brought us to tears many times. In thi…

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Is Ozempic the weight loss miracle we’ve been sold? 48:40

3M ago48:40

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If you are menopausal, then it is a possibility that you have gained weight. Typically, you can gain 5-8% of your baseline body weight in the first two years of menopause. Recently, it has become a popular trend: taking Ozempic for weight loss. It's a once-weekly injection that the FDA approved for use in adults with type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is not…

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SE6 EP15 Unlocking the Secrets to Hair Health and Longevity 42:59

3M ago42:59

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Most women I know care deeply about their hair and invest significant time and resources in maintaining it. However, as women go through menopause, they may face unexpected changes in the density, texture, and growth of their hair due to hormonal changes. But take heart! This episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast aims to provide knowledge …

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SE 6 EP 14 Menopause is More Than Symptoms It's About Our Long-Term Health 51:21

3M ago51:21

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In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, Clarissa invites Dr Alicia Jackson, CEO and Founder of EverNow, a digital health company specializing in women's menopause and perimenopause health. They explore common misconceptions about menopause and perimenopause, highlighting the need for more comprehensive understanding and treatment op…

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A Holistic Approach to Perimenopause and Menopause 37:42

4M ago37:42

37:42

In this episode of the 'Thriving Thru Menopause' podcast, host Clarissa welcomes Jennifer Woodward, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and creator of FDN Business. They engage in an immersive discussion around holistic ways to manage perimenopause symptoms. Emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet, adequate rest, stress management,…

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How to Manage Menopause at A Cellular Level 43:17

4M ago43:17

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This week on Thriving Thru Menopause, I am joined by Dr. Bill Rawls, a board-certified OBGYN known for his holistic expertise in helping women manage menopause. Dr. Rawls shares his journey to alternative medicine, his personal battle with fibromyalgia and Lyme disease, and how his stressful situation led him to herbal practices. He explains how ev…

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SE6: EP11 Defying All Odds: The Muscle and Mindset Journey from Wheelchair to Weightlifting Champion 45:00

4M ago45:00

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In this episode, I am joined by Kim Rahir, a former journalist turned health coach, a survivor of MS turned European Champion in Master Weightlifting - and on a mission to help middle-aged women embrace muscle and strength as the one-stop-shop solution for a host of health problems often from our thirties onwards. Her approach is to turn scientific…

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SE6: EP 10 How Slow Living and Slow Botanicals Help Our Skin in Menopause 35:45

4M ago35:45

35:45

How can slow living and botanicals help our skin in menopause? Chwynyn Vaughn of Slow Botanicals (Pronounced “Quinin”) joined me on @thrivingthrumenopause to talk about how botanicals can be healing and nourishing for our skin as we age. Chwynyn creates beautiful, handmade skincare products made from botanicals she grows in her organic garden and h…

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SE6: EP9 The Ultimate Guide to Staying Fit and Ageless Over 50 41:29

5M ago41:29

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As we age, it becomes increasingly difficult to become the "I can do anything" woman we aspire to be, especially after menopause. This week, we have Kelly Howard, the Fitness Consistency Expert, joining us to discuss how women can prioritize their fitness and feel great in the second half of their lives. Kelly shared her secrets to fitness: * Why c…

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SE6 : EP 8 How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Women Manage Symptoms of Menopause 49:13

5M ago49:13

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Join host Clarissa Kristjansson as she dives into holistic wellness with Dr. Christina Burns, a distinguished Doctor of Eastern Medicine and Herbalist specializing in women's health and fertility. With a wealth of experience featured in publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, NY Post, and Bustle, Dr. Burns brings a unique perspective to menopause m…

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SE6 EP 7 How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause 42:06

5M ago42:06

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This week, we're going to take a look at unlocking menopause metabolism secrets. By understanding how your body changes during menopause, you can start to make healthy, nutritious choices that help you lose weight and keep it off. If you're struggling with weight gain or nutrition concerns during menopause, this episode is for you! We'll cover ever…

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SE6: EP 6 'How to get your sexy back in midlife'! 33:19

5M ago33:19

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Trauma-informed, Somatic (body-based) Empowerment & Sexuality Coach Kim Coffin joins me this week to share her passion for helping women feel sexy in their lives and bodies again – aka get their sexy back! Kim shares her own story of being sexually assaulted by her stepfather at 14, her mother’s denial of the experience and how that led her to deve…

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SE6 EP5 Why testosterone is vital for women in perimenopause and menopause. 33:12

6M ago33:12

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This week, my guest is Dr Angela De Rosa, and we discuss why she believes testosterone is vital for women in perimenopause and menopause. Testosterone is a highly misunderstood hormone in women. Even though Testosterone is one of the most abundant hormones in women, it is hardly ever discussed or given it's just due in the treatment of perimenopaus…

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How to Have the Courage to Live the Life You Want in Midlife 34:45

6M ago34:45

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My guest today is Sheree Clark, a Midlife Courage Coach who calls her practice Fork in the Road. Sheree says she became a courage coach because she believes “it takes guts to live the second half of your life for you when you’ve lived the first half for everyone else.” Sheree and I dive deep into: Why it takes guts or courage for midlife women to l…

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SE6 EP3 How to age with radiance. Follow your bliss and manage your menopause holistically 53:40

6M ago53:40

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Continuing this month’s themes of uplifting and positive messages around menopause, I was delighted to have Dr. Prudence Hall as my guest. She is the medical director and founder of The Hall Center, a holistic medical centre specializing in women's health, detox, weight loss, and daily feeling full of life. She started as a traditional gynaecologic…

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SE6:EP2 Want to Find Your Way Out of Feeling Blah? What you can do to recapture joy 34:15

7M ago34:15

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How much do you enjoy your life? Do you feel as if your emotions have flatlined? In perimenopause, we often feel low, not quite like ourselves, even if there is nothing fundamentally wrong. We have supportive partners and friends, great kids, and a job we enjoy and yet life feels dull and grey. Can you relate? This is anhedonia – a word only a few …

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SE6:EP1 Seven Secrets to Turning on Seven Superpowers in Menopause 42:12

7M ago42:12

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In this second episode, as part of the series for Menopause Awareness Month, I am joined by Lil Glamben, a true inspiration. Her mission to transform beliefs, experiences, and options around menopause is empowering women to fulfil their deepest desires, dreams, and destinies during midlife and beyond. With over 30 years of experience in behavioural…

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S5 EP 31 Taking TEA with Mel, Creating the Time, Energy and Attention to go beyond who you were before! 44:38

7M ago44:38

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In the first episode of our series for Menopause Awareness Month, I am joined by Mel Ross, an executive leadership mentor and coach who focuses on helping organizations humanize transformation. Mel hit the wall when she entered perimenopause, as no one had prepared her for what to expect. Mel's experience of how she got up and thrived through those…

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S5: Ep 30 How to Recover From the Effects of Trauma 30:21

7M ago30:21

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I am delighted to have Karen Robinson, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, this week as my guest. She is a therapist, transformational coach, speaker, best-selling author, and trauma recovery expert. Karen has been working as a therapist for 24 years and has gained a reputation for being an authentic and genuine provider. Throughout her career, Karen has worked in va…

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S5: EP 29 How to take proactive measures to prevent leaky gut and support well-being in menopause 41:12

7M ago41:12

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Maintaining good health is vital, and it all starts with the gut. A balanced diet and healthy lifestyle can help connect your mind and body to provide vibrant energy and keep you feeling your best. When your gut is leaky, it increases inflammation and impairs your body's ability to absorb nutrients, leading to hormonal imbalances that exacerbate me…

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S5: EP 28 The EASY Way to Live Well with Autoimmunity into Post-Menopause 50:22

8M ago50:22

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My guest this week is Dr. Krista Coombs, a Chinese medicine practitioner for over 20 years, and in the last decade, she has integrated functional medicine into her practice. This has enhanced her ability to help patients, allowing them to regain their health and thrive, even in the face of debilitating diagnoses. Having experienced managing a compl…

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SE 5: EP 27 How Herbal Medicine Can Help You to Manage Menopause Symptoms 33:26

8M ago33:26

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It has been found that more than a third of women either choose not to or cannot take Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which can leave them struggling with severe menopause symptoms. However, prescribed herbal medicine can potentially alleviate these symptoms as an alternative. In this podcast episode, Hannah Charman, a medical herbalist, joins m…

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The Truth About Supplementation & Nutritional Testing 40:21

8M ago40:21

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Determining the necessary supplements and nutritional testing for menopausal women can be challenging, particularly when they come with a high price tag. Fortunately, we welcome Dr. Michael Biamonte, founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition, as our guest on the show this week. Dr. Biamonte has over 30 years of experience and has dedica…

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SE5: EP26 Managing Menopause with Integrative Medicine 40:21

8M ago40:21

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In this episode, Dr Jessica Weiser-McCarthy is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Academy of Integrative Medicine. With over twenty years of clinical experience, she practices with both a deep scientific understanding and a firmly held belief that each of us possesses a natural ability to heal from within. She i…

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SE 5: EP 25 Revitalize Your Energy, Health and Vitality in Menopause with Holistic Nutrition. 43:58

9M ago43:58

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This week I am delighted to be joined by Lara Frendjian, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist specializing in women's health, as she shares her expertise on how to regain energy, body confidence, and health after 40. In this episode, Lara discusses the hormonal changes that often cause weight gain, anxiety, and decreased energy in women over 40. She …

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SE5: EP 24 Championing #Menopositivity 36:45

9M ago36:45

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Menopause businesses are booming and amongst the top companies is Womaness, a female-founded, high-performance collection of modern menopause products created by women for women that offer solutions from head to toe (and everything in between). Founded by Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs who believe women deserve modern, innovative products, essen…

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SE5: EP 23 Self-Compassion and Menopause 36:01

10M ago36:01

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How can self-compassion helps us cope with menopause, life changes and learning to thrive rather than just survive? Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions but bring about changes in our bodies that sometimes conflict with society's view of how we should look. Symptoms like anxiety, low libido, brain fog and mood swings can lead us to b…

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SE 5: EP 22 Menopause is a Metamorphosis 35:25

10M ago35:25

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“Turning into a butterfly can’t be comfortable, but it has got to be amazing!” My guest this week is TeriLeigh a MidLife Mindset Coach who helps women claim their menopausal process as a powerful initiation into the greatest stage of their lives. TeriLeigh is a wisdom weaver, mind shifter, stress whisperer, and monkey mind shusher. Menopause is an …

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S5 EP21 PLAY - How to Get Into the Habit of Good Health 35:47

10M ago35:47

35:47

PLAY - Please Look After Yourself - the ultimate form of self-care. This week's guest is Janet Omstead Canada’s PLAY Expert and author of The Play Book: How To Get In The Habit Of Good Health, Janet knows there is no one-size-fits-all approach to health. Using her PLAY method, she coaches women over 50 who want long-term, sustainable solutions with…

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S5: EP 20 Sleep and Menopause 30:23

11M ago30:23

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60% of women report sleep disturbances in perimenopause and menopause and the impact of poor sleep is huge! Think brain fog, weight gain, moodiness and long-term potential health issues. This week I was honoured to be joined by Dr Valerie Cacho an integrative sleep medicine specialist (MD), wellness consultant and CEO of Sleephoria, an online educa…

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SE 5: EP 19 Mental Agility and Self-Leadership in Midlife and Beyond 40:11

11M ago40:11

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Do you need the courage and confidence to break out of your comfort zone? As we get into midlife and beyond we often want to be more adventurous and creative. And mental agility is vital to this and is a function of your daily habits - small consistent actions over time are what create big results. This week my guest is Anna Levesque a distinguishe…

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SE5: EP18 Sexual Trauma and Its Impact on Our Menopause Experience 41:24

11M ago41:24

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Trigger Warning: We are talking about sexual trauma and its impact on our menopause experiences. Please take care of yourself when listening. One in 4 women worldwide report being sexually traumatised and that is probably an underestimation. Increasingly we understand that trauma can play a significant role in the severity of our menopause symptoms…

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SE5: EP 17 Hot Girls Pearls: A Non-Hormonal Way to Manage Hot Flashes 28:24

11M ago28:24

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Hot flashes and night sweats are the most common symptoms of menopause. 80% of us will be impacted in some way during this time. HRT and newer methods like Vezoah are there to support those of us who need it. But sometimes our vasomotor symptoms are less severe or we are unable to take medication for a variety of reasons. An innovative way to tackl…

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SE5: EP 16 The Gut Microbiome and It's Role in Menopause 49:37

12M ago49:37

49:37

Recent evidence-based research shows that one of the principal regulators of health and hormones is the Gut Microbiome. The impact of the gut microbiota on health has become a rapidly growing and exciting area of research which clearly shows that therapeutic interventions, food and lifestyle, can positively modulate its composition and alleviate me…

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SE5: EP 15 Tired of feeling anxious, insecure or uncomfortable in your skin? 51:29

12M ago51:29

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In perimenopause, we can start to feel very uncomfortable in our skin. Acne, rosacea, fine lines, dryness ....And because it's on the outside it impacts how we feel about ourselves and our confidence. This week my guest is Dr Keira Barr a dual board-certified dermatologist and menopause specialist who blends science with soul empowering women aroun…

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SE5: EP14 Take back your V.O.I.C.E. and advocate for the right healthcare for YOU! 55:10

12M ago55:10

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This week I am joined by outspoken champion for women's voices in healthcare Amanda Laden. Amanda shares her story of IVF, undiagnosis/misdiagnosis, and of being dismissed in the medical system. She share her pregnancy, miscarriages, and then getting diagnosed with adenomyosis when it was too late and then finding out she had stage 4 endometriosis.…

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SE5: EP 13 How to combat the loss of desire and libido in menopause 42:02

1y ago42:02

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Ready to have amazing sex? Too often we feel vaginal atrophy, dryness and low libido are our lot as we age. But it doesn't have to be this way. This week my guest is Susan Bratton "Intimacy Expert to Millions" is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. We have an open frank conversation on sex an…

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SE5:EP12 The Alchemy of Menopause 47:56

1y ago47:56

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This week my guest is Cathy Skipper an international teacher, plant person and healer who brings 30 years of teaching, healing, and plant experience, her highly-attuned intuition, and her mastery at ‘seeing the person within’ to all her work. To become a wiser elder, a crone there is a journey we must undertake from peri-menopause to empowered lead…

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SE5: EP11 Pelvic Floor Problems in Menopause are Common Not Normal and Can Be Solved 37:23

1y ago37:23

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Pelvic conditions are common but NOT normal! Conditions of urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence and painful sex that commonly occur through menopause are very treatable and should not be ignored. People should not "live with these issues'. Kegels /pelvic floor contractions need to be prescribed and taught to an individual so that it fits their…

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SE 5: EP 10 How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Set You Up For a Smoother Menopause 42:44

1y ago42:44

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Traditional Chinese Medicine views menopause as a natural progression of a woman's life. And that early preparation in our thirties can set us up for smooth perimenopause and menopause. This week my guest is fellow TCM practitioner Jiaming Ju, a founder+CEO of KUN, a heritage wellness brand rooted in Chinese Medicine. Jiaming is also a celebrated l…

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