Menopause is a significant time of transition in a woman's life Dr. Mindy Pelz is on to share her research and perspective that this time of our lives is actually an initiation into a time of leadership and opportunity for a woman to reinvent herself. A time when a woman can really figure out what she wants in her life. An invitation to ask yourself, "What parts of my life don't fit anymore?"

She explores the purpose of menopause and how the symptoms you feel are leaving you clues that can benefit you if you look deeper into why they are occurring. We discuss why we need to stop believing that we need to fear and fight aging and actually look forward to this time of our lives. Dr. Mindy says that "The purpose of menopause is so that you can finally be the person you want to be."

This conversation and her book, Age Like A Girl, is about redefining what it means to grow older as a woman and to reclaim your authentic self. You're going to love this conversation! Be sure to share this episode with a friend.

Key Topics:

· Introducing Dr. Mindy Pelz and Age Like a Girl (0:00)

· Dr. Pelz on Why She Wrote the Book (1:33)

· Menopause: An Invitation for Personal Reinvention (7:12)

· Menopause's Evolutionary Role: The Grandmother Hypothesis (9:35)

· How Menopause Rewires the Brain for Leadership (14:48)

· Understanding Menopause as a Massive System Change (17:38)

· Reclaiming Self: Menopause as a Path to Freedom (19:52)

· Regulating Melatonin with Light Exposure for Sleep (22:32)

· Ketones: Brain Fuel for Menopausal Women (26:47)

· Finding Support and Healing in Women's Community (32:39)

· Finding Your Self-Driven Purpose in Menopause (38:40)

· Opening Conversations with Men About Menopause (44:39)

· Resources and Final Thoughts from Dr. Mindy Pelz (46:49)

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· Book: Age Like a Girl: How Menopause Rewires Your Brain for Mental Clarity, Increased Confidence, and Renewed

Guest Bio: New York Time bestselling author, leading voice in women's health and host of the hit podcast The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy. Her latest book, Age Like A Girl is out now.

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