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In this episode of The Pause Pod, I explore “The Power of Daily Practices,” focusing on the importance of personal rituals for people experiencing menopause or midlife (aka growing older) transitions. 

I share some of my own practices, such as mirror work, daily prayers, moisturizing, and “sunset surrender,” which involves reflecting on and releasing the day’s efforts.

My hope is that by emphasizing the sacredness of these life stages, listeners would be encouraged to create meaningful rituals to navigate changes with ease and self-connection.

Lean in, listen, and enjoy.

Let’s Connect, Perimenopause and Prosper!

In this episode:

Introduction to Rituals: 00:00:00

Personal Experiences with Menopause: 00:01:23

Defining Personal Rituals: 00:02:43

Importance of Rituals During Transition: 00:04:04

Rituals vs. Habits: 00:06:47

The Role of Rituals in Identity: 00:08:11

Sharing Personal Rituals: 00:09:21

Mirror Work Ritual: 00:10:54

Body Acceptance through Mirror Work: 00:12:06

Daily Moisturizing Ritual: 00:15:31

Morning Prayer Ritual: 00:17:51

Qigong as a Ritual: 00:18:56

Sunset Surrender Ritual: 00:20:01

The Significance of Rituals: 00:22:18

Reclaiming Sacredness in Menopause: 00:23:50

Rituals vs. Habits: 00:26:22

Science of Rituals: 00:28:54

Transformation Metaphor: 00:30:15

Feeling Safe in Your Body: 00:30:36

Identifying Personal Rituals: 00:31:36

Turning Routines into Rituals: 00:32:45

Reclaiming Rituals: 00:34:05

Sharing Rituals: 00:35:20

Celebrating Your Journey: 00:36:31

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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

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Disclaimer

I am by no means a medical professional. I am a Licensed and certified Biology/Health teacher/educator and award-winning beauty/wellness founder. Any information shared on this and future podcasts is my point of view or that of the guests. Please consult with your primary care partner for advice and treatments for your health and well-being. Please read the entire disclaimer Here.