In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Jessie and special guest Micheline Foss engage in conversation about menopause, particularly focusing on the emotional experiences associated with this transition, including rage. Micheline shares her journey into menopause education and emphasizes the need for women to be informed about their bodies and emotions during this phase. They discuss the importance of understanding hormonal changes, the impact on mental health, and the necessity of open communication about these feelings. Information is power - so make sure you give this a listen, whether you are approaching perimenopause, or are deep in the throes of menopause!

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Resources and References 

• WAITLIST: Jessies Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy (PFSA) 
• https://www.instagram.com/tobirthandbeyondpodcast
• FREE, Live Webinar (April 23rd) - Rage, Resilience & Relief: Managing the Emotional Rollercoaster of Menopause: https://aging-boldly-coaching.kit.com/1b7445fafe
• Aging Boldly with Micheline Website
• Aging Boldly with Micheline Instagram
• Aging Boldly with Michelin Facebook

Show Notes 

0:55 - Registration for Jessie’s Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy opens SOON!

3:06 - Jessie introduces today’s special guest - and topic!

4:16 - Micheline shares how she got into this work and why she feels that her role is impactful

12:13 - Jessie and Micheline discuss what feelings and experiences of rage people might feel in perimenopause, and some things people might like to learn about hormones and their bodies prior to perimenopause

24:13 - Micheline and Jessie talk through ideas of what could be considered “appropriate” anger responses, vs wild hormone-fueled rage as we navigate these hormonal changes

29:10 - Micheline details how to explain to the people in your lives what you are going through, when they are not going through the same experience

33:29 - Micheline explains how her negative self-talk coaching with middle schoolers has helped in her modeling approach to parenting 

39:52 - Micheline shares about her upcoming FREE webinar to dig into this topic, further!

42:48 - Jessie brings the episode to a close!