Welcome back to The Soul of Menopause, where we dive deep into the real stories, science, and soul of what it means to move through midlife as a woman. I’m your host, Kaye, and today we’re venturing into the world of therapeutic movement and fascia—a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime, but could change the way you feel in your body during menopause.

My guest is Lisa Loiseau, a movement therapist and educator whose work bridges nervous system education, self myofascial release, and somatic practice. Lisa has spent years helping people reconnect with their bodies, find relief from pain, and cultivate resilience—not just physically, but emotionally and energetically too.She’s about to present at the Fascia Research Congress, where she’ll be sharing her unique approach to integrating mind, body, and movement. While menopause isn’t her formal specialty, Lisa’s insights into how we hold stress, trauma, and emotion in the body offer powerful tools for anyone navigating big transitions.

Today, we’ll explore how gentle movement and self-awareness can support you through the ups and downs of menopause, why fascia matters for hormonal health, and how tuning into your body’s wisdom can spark healing and hope.

So settle in, take a deep breath, and let’s welcome Lisa Loiseau to The Soul of Menopause.

Episode Overview:

00:00 – Welcome to The Soul of Menopause

01:00 – Meet Lisa Loiseau: movement educator and fascia therapist

02:00 – Why pain intensifies during menopause

04:00 – How stress, emotion, and fascia intertwine

07:00 – The PAIN Model: Presence, Awareness, Impulse, Neuroplasticity

09:00 – Fascia explained: the body’s hidden connective network

11:00 – Hormones, fascia, and the menopause connection

12:30 – Lymphatic flow as the “missing link” in detox and pain relief

15:00 – How daily self-care movement releases pain and stagnation

16:30 – Understanding stuckness and freeze states

19:00 – Navigating pain medication vs. embodied healing

22:00 – Lisa’s nervous system journey and trauma-informed practice

26:00 – Integrating somatic work, therapy, and functional medicine

30:00 – Learning to relax: why rest needs to be practiced

33:00 – Movement in midlife: rediscovering how your body wants to move

36:00 – Listening to your body as a spiritual practice

38:00 – Where to find Lisa and continue the work

🔗 Connect with Lisa Loiseau:

🌐 Website: https://www.movewellwithlisa.com/

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/move_well_with_lisa

🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaloiseaumpt/

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