Today Tracy and I talk about the effects of menopause on women and the correlation between menopause and divorce.  We all know divorce is growing fast in this age category.  You hear my personal struggles in the journey through menopause while Tracy talks about the importance of loving yourself through the process of menopause and taking the time to learn about yourself while going through this transition. Tune in today for some great tips for handling menopause and managing your thoughts through divorce.

In this episode:

[1:54] How to look at menopause and how it compares to divorce. [5:33] Tracy discusses natural hormones and testing hormone levels. [7:50] Look at how your body is reacting as you go through menopause to find the best resources to help and learn more about yourself. [9:05] Signs of being peri-menopausal. Thoughts behind the anxiety. [11:18] Fighting anxiety in the middle of the night. [16:10] The real problem is how you are thinking about menopause - that creates action or in-action. 

Key Takeaways:

Release the grip on trying to control something you can’t. Menopause is going to happen regardless; it is a circumstance of life. Take the opportunity to learn about yourself. Learn to love who you are, and love your mind. Notice how you feel about anxiety. The more your thoughts go to shame, the worse you will feel about it. Anxiety can be something you have, such as the color of your eyes or hair. It doesn’t have to mean anything about you. Understanding your physical, emotional, mental, and metabolic health is all important. Generally, we understand our physical, emotional, and mental health, but during this time, we need to focus on understanding our metabolic health.

Quotes:

“The journey that I have taken, and what I have learned, and how I have begun to love myself, more than I did when my body was perfect in my twenties. You know, I like, it’s been such an amazing experience, and I’m so thankful that there was no action I could take to get those pounds off; I had to just sit there…I had to sit and learn to love myself.” - Lesa Koski

“Use this opportunity to learn about yourself. Start with what is making me feel this way. A hundred percent of the time, it is the thought you are operating from; you’ve got to get a hold of that. That awareness is going to really support you and change the way you feel.” - Tracy Pleschourt

Guest Bio:

Tracy Pleschourt, the Founder of Self-Made U, helps men and women create Self-Made wealth and wellness through life coaching. Tracy has mastered and now teaches the critical skills necessary to manage your mind and overcome any obstacle, including overeating, overdrinking, time management, and career & relationship changes.

Resources:

Tracy Pleschourt Instagram

Tracy Pleschourt Website

Tracy Pleschourt Facebook

Tracy Pleschourt LinkedIn

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