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In this episode of The Pause Pod, I chat with Michelle Dwyer, a holistic health coach and certified nutrition consultant, about her journey into health coaching and her personal experiences with perimenopause.
Michelle discusses the importance of considering the whole person for health and well-being, including routines and habits that support a holistic lifestyle.
She shares her own health challenges and how she overcame them by working with a holistic practitioner and making dietary changes.
The episode also covers stress, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, the significance of small self-care practices, and the need for workplace accommodations for menopausal employees.
Michelle also offers resources for whole life nourishment and emphasizes the importance of community support during this life stage.
For more, take a pause. Get cozy, and join us in The Pause Pod. Let’s Perimenopause and Prosper!
In this episode:
00:00:00: Episode Trailer
00:00:24: Intro
00:01:07: Introduction to Michelle Dwyer
00:02:14: Michelle’s Journey to Health Coaching
00:05:17: Healing Journey and Holistic Approach
00:08:31: Impact of Nutrition on Health
00:10:30: Perimenopause and Personal Journey
00:13:22: Empowerment and Knowledge in Menopause
00:16:02: Whole Life Nourishment Concept
00:18:06: Blue Zones and Longevity
00:21:29: Understanding stress and its impact on women in perimenopause and menopause
00:22:01: The physiological effects of cortisol and its impact on the body
00:23:06: Manifestation of stress-related symptoms in perimenopause and menopause
00:25:14: Approaches to managing stress and cortisol dysregulation
00:27:38: Recognizing the impact of stress on overall health
00:28:43: The importance of not feeling stressed about stress
00:29:34: Understanding cortisol dysregulation and its effects
00:31:22: Breaking the cycle of stress and overwhelm
00:32:33: Prioritizing self-care and honoring the body’s needs
00:37:28: Strategies for bringing calm and ease into daily life
00:40:32: Micro Moments
00:43:07: Self-Care and Stress Management
00:50:52: Holistic Health and Mindset
00:54:42: Her Self-Care Rituals
00:58:43: Workplace Policies for Menopausal Employees
01:03:53: Amplifying Impact
01:04:16: Global Impact of Menopause
01:04:53: Conclusion and Gratitude
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Additional Resources For Support:
Join The Menopause Lab: A six-week course for people experiencing menopause
Take the Menopause Quiz: Find out if you might be experiencing (peri)menopause
Menopause blog posts: Various posts about the menopausal phase
The symptoms checklist: A checklist with over forty symptoms you can check off
The menopause question list: A list of questions to ask your healthcare partner
The Pause Pod FB private community: Private Facebook Community. Click the link to Join.
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