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We are living in unprecedented times. The spread of the coronavirus or Covid-19 has caught us all unprepared. The response we see on social media, in the news, and even from our government has been fear. But our fear isn’t serving us. We’re here and we have to take action now. 

In today’s episode, we’re going to have a different version of the Menopause Movement podcast. I’ll be talking about a different kind of fear, one that I was able to overcome. Then I’ll share with you my love of travel, how we can deal with this pandemic, and a little bit about social distancing. 

The coronavirus may have infected our lives, but we can support each other. If you want practical tips for dealing with this pandemic, tune in to this episode now!

Resources:

• Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/)
• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) 
• Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community
• Our Menopause Movement Live workshop scheduled on 25 April 2020 in Manchester, UK has been cancelled. Ticket holders can either get a refund or a seat at the rescheduled event next spring.
• We are opening up slots in the online version of the MENO System. To find out more, send us an email here [email protected] or go to https://learn.menopausemovement.com/start 
• Use Clear to breeze through airports, stadiums, and more (https://www.clearme.com/)

What’s Discussed In This Episode:

• My love of travelling [4:44]
• Maintaining human connections via technology [7:41]
• Changing the way we look at the pandemic [8:29] 
• Practical tips to stop the spread [9:12]

We have an important announcement. Unfortunately, our Menopause Movement Live workshop scheduled on 25 April 2020 in Manchester, UK has been cancelled. We’ll be reaching out to ticket holders who can choose to either get a refund or a seat at the rescheduled event next spring.

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Menopause is a significant phase in a woman’s life. It affects so many aspects of her health and well-being that the last thing she wants is to gain weight. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happens. For many women, this stage in their lives led to them piling on a ton of weight. 

You are already going through one of the biggest transitions in your life, in your body. The additional weight only puts a damper in your mood. But there are many ways to get rid of that unwanted weight gain.

In this episode, I talk a little bit about intermittent fasting as one of the methods for losing weight. It’s one of the biggest complaints I get, along with being moody and not sleeping. 

Weight gain won’t stay for long. If you’ve been facing weight issues in menopause, this episode will surely give you helpful tips to lose those kilos!

Resources:

• Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/)
• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) 
• Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community
• Go to http://menopausemovementlive.com to buy tickets for Menopause Movement Live. The workshop is on 25 April 2020 at the Doubletree Hotel, Manchester-Picadilly. Don’t miss this life-changing event as we’ll be revealing the MENO-mate way of living!  
• We are opening a few select slots for the MENO-mate before the end of March, so stay tuned!
• If you want to know more about intermittent fasting, check out Episode 032: Intermittent Fasting for Today’s Aging Women with Dy Ann Parham
• You may visit Dy Ann’s website to discover more about her Intermittent Fasting for Today's Aging Woman course.

What’s Discussed In This Episode:

• What is intermittent fasting? [3:45]
• Types of fasting [5:43]
• Tips for doing a fast for those with eating disorders [09:39] 
• The benefits of intermittent fasting [13:03]

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There are so many supplements out there right now ready for any kind of needs that we have. But which supplements are good for us and which are not? What are the do’s and don’ts so we can fully take advantage of the benefits to ease our menopause symptoms?

Supplements are good especially if you know what kind you really need and have an idea of how to properly use them. For those of us who are going through so many changes all at once, it is important that we are sure what these supplements do to our body. Dr. Sharzad Green will help us understand.

In this episode, Dr. Green and I talk about supplements, progesterone, calcium, skincare and a whole lot more. If you’ve been looking for supplement advice, this episode will surely be helpful to you!

Resources:

• Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/)
• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) 
• Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community
• Go to http:/learn.menopausemovement.com/start to find out more about The MENO-Mate way of living and to book a call with one of our MENO-Mates and find out if you are the next MENO-Mate! 
• You may visit Dr. Green’s website to discover more about her [email protected]
• Find out more about FabuVag here https://www.naturalvaginalsolutions.com/

What’s Discussed In This Episode:

• How I felt after cutting my hair short? [03:35]
• Why a vibrant sex life affects women? [06:42]
• Why having a relationship with yourself is ok? [07:01]
• Why childbirth is all about women? [09:36]
• Why supplements can be overwhelming? [12:14]
• How supplements help women? [16:39]
• Why you should talk to an expert and not Dr. Google or Wikipedia? [17:18]
• How important it is to seek expert advice? [21:51]
• Why we do it with the best intentions. [26:43]
• What are the common things that women use? [27:18]
• What are the symptoms of too much progesterone? [30:10]
• Why women experience insomnia? [30:55]
• Why do we feel like we have memory loss? [34:10]
• How important calcium is? [38:47]
• What can do for our skin? [47:29]
• What brand should we look for? [55:48]

About the Guest:

With over 20 Years of experience in the area of pharmaceutical compounding, Dr.Sharzad Green has been a pioneer in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), sexual dysfunction, adrenal fatigue & nutritional supplementation. Dr. Green is passionate about teaching other pharmacists and healthcare providers through individual or group courses. She started seeing patients for private self-paid consultations 20 years ago. Over 15,000 patients have benefited from her services. Dr. Green’s teaching for other healthcare providers has been ongoing for 15 plus years. Dr. Green can help your practice grow and succeed by doing your patient consultations or by teaching and guiding you and your staff. She can be a speaker at the next meeting with your group of doctors. Dr. Sharzad Green can teach them how to prescribe compounds especially BHRT. She is passionate about physical and mental health, quality of life and integrative medicine. She is an entrepreneur and the creator of FabuVag® vaginal moisturizer. FabuVag® is all-natural, no RX required and formulated based on studies. DM her for wholesale pricing. At www.fabuvag.com

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Aside from Menopause, another topic that is still often considered taboo is the female orgasm and the power of feminine pleasure!  There is so much to know and learn here because it can transform a woman’s life, whether you are going through your menopause or not.

In this episode Julia Lally, The Pleasure Witch, talks about how pleasure can be used to empower women in so many ways. She shared with us how women should not be afraid or ashamed to choose to put their pleasure on top of their priority list. 

If you are someone who thinks that you have put your self-happiness aside and want to take back your life then this episode is perfect for you!

 

Resources:

• Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/)
• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)
• Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community
• http://menopausemovementlive.com early bird tickets for Menopause Movement Live available through 15 March and you can save 20%! The workshop is on 25 April 2020 at the Doubletree Hotel, Manchester-Picadilly. Don’t miss this life-changing event! 
• Check out Julia Lally’s website to get your 8-days to ORGASM guide http://julialally.co.uk/
• Here are the books mentioned in this episode:
• The Alphabet Versus the Goddess
• The Untethered Soul
• Rage Becomes Her
• Sex at Dawn

 

What’s Discussed In This Episode:

 

• How did the Pleasure Witch come to be? [04:00]

 

• Why did she pick the moniker witch? [08:11]
• Why does rage play a big role in this? [17:07]
• What is a normal sex life? [25:09]
• Are we really supposed to be monogamous? [31:42]
• How will this help women going through menopause? [36:59]
• How does this help women who are victims of rape? [43:39]
• How do you reconcile spirituality as part of this practice? [45:41]
• What is the most practical tip to help other women increase pleasure? [56:31] 

About the Guest:

Julia Lally, The Pleasure Witch, is a renowned sex coach who is based in London. Julia started out as many women do, taking care of her family. After several years of doing the same thing, she felt empty inside and out. As she was struggling to find a way to her true happiness she realised that she had placed sex at the bottom of her list of priorities. 

She was then introduced to Orgasmic Meditation, a 15-minute practice with a partner that has no goal but to feel. This opened her eyes to so many opportunities. After years of study and practice, Julia Lally now teaches what she has learned and is now known as The Pleasure Witch,

 

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Going through something that you can’t explain and fully understand is tough. Having no one to talk to about it is even harder. It takes a toll not just on your physical wellness but more importantly, your mental state.

In this episode Amanda talks about her journey before and after she joined The MENO System. Find out her struggles and how she was able to overcome them with the help of The MENO System. If you are suffering as you are going through this phase and you want to take your life back, then this episode is for you.

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Resources:

• Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/)
• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/)
• Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community
• http://menopausemovementlive.com early bird tickets for Menopause Movement Live on 25 April 2020

What’s Discussed In This Episode:

• How Amanda discovered The Menopause Movement [04:11]
• What made Amanda so interested in The Menopause Movement [04:59]
• How The Menopause Movement helped Amanda bounce back from her accident [07:28]
• Why did Amanda gain weight even though her food intake didn’t change?  [09:17]
• What are the benefits of CBD in Menopause?  [10:41]

• What was Amanda’s biggest scepticism before signing up?  [11:23]
• What does Amanda think of the program after signing up? [14:59]
• Amanda’s “Aha!” moment when she signed up for the program [16:55]
• How has Amanda's life changed as she started to implement the MENO Mate way of living? [20:02]
• Why Amanda likes the 6th module of the program [24:29]
• Why should you consider joining The Menopause Movement? [27:32]
• Why should you be a part of The Menopause Movement? [33:53]
• Is there any other community out there that would talk about the experiences of going through menopause? [36:02]
• What is Amanda’s message to those who are going through menopause? [39:14]
• Listen to Amanda’s testimonial  [44:58]

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Why Do We Get Anxiety In Menopause?

Anxiety is probably the number one complaint along with weight gain that I hear from women who are in menopause. A lot of women had no Anxiety before having Menopause. Having great mental health is important to have a great life and that’s the reason why managing Anxiety is really important. Anxiety should not be ignored and it is a real thing that happens to women having Menopause.

Make sure to listen to this episode to find out how to manage anxiety and be in your best mental state.

What’s discussed in this episode:

• How to manage Anxiety
• Why it is important to know how Anxiety makes you feel
• How do you talk to yourself when you have Anxiety
• How does Anxiety reflect on your self-esteem
• What role does your story play in Anxiety
• How to fight FEAR and WORRY
• What are the key drivers of Anxiety

If you have any questions, thoughts, or ideas, you can share them with me at [email protected]. You may also join our online community at Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon.

Get your early bird tickets for Menopause Movement Live on 25 April 2020 in Manchester, UK. http://menopausemovementlive.com 

Not only will you get expert teaching from me and other experts, but you will also meet up with like-minded women and find community! We will also enjoy lunch together and that's included in your price! Don't miss it!

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Intermittent Fasting for Today's Aging Woman with Dy Ann Parham

We’ve always been told a healthy lifestyle means following specific dietary guidelines. We may end up following the trend or a diet a friend has been doing without really asking ourselves, “What’s good for me?” Every woman should have the opportunity to look and feel their best. However, we sometimes forget to listen to our bodies, and we end up wondering why what’s working for others isn’t working for us.

Today, we are joined by Dy Ann Parham, creator of the Intermittent Fasting for Today’s Aging Woman course. She’s here to share the setbacks she experienced in her health and the importance of changing your lifestyle to match the changes in your body. She explains how we have to be mindful of what we feel when we eat and how society has affected our lifestyle choices. Dy Ann also talks about the combination of intermittent fasting and a keto-like diet.

Make sure to listen to this episode to find out about intermittent fasting and choosing food that’s right for you. Don’t miss out, and use this opportunity to learn how to look and be your best.

Resources

• The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss by Dr. Jason Fung

About Our Guest

Dy Ann Parham is a wife, a mom, and an online fitness and nutrition coach who has worked in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years. She is a certified Precision Nutrition Exercise Nutrition Coach, as well as a certified running coach with the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy. She created the Intermittent Fasting for Today’s Aging Woman course, teaching women across the globe how to heal their bodies.

Dy Ann’s Advice on Food and FastingHealth & Fitness Challenges

• Dy Ann worked in the health and fitness industry, nearly her entire adult life.
• In her younger years, she suffered from hypoglycemia.
• In her late 40s, she went through perimenopause. She became prediabetic and suffered precursor signs of Alzheimer’s. 
• What was happening to Dy Ann was a result of her body chemistry changing and her not evolving with it.
• A change she noticed was gaining and maintaining belly fat no matter how much she exercised.

Change with Your Body

• Menopause is a natural state for women.
• Give your body the time to heal and make use of its resources. 
• Over-dieting and overexercising can change the way the body works.
• When a woman’s body changes in the menopausal stage, she needs to figure out what it needs. No one answer fits all.

• Figure out what’s right for you. A diet plan that works for others may not necessarily work for you.
• Reflect on your lifestyle choices, such as alcohol consumption, and how it affects you.

Mindfulness in Food Consumption

• Dy Ann realized that she was experiencing chronic pain due to soy intolerance. She then started checking the ingredients of the products she was consuming.
• Be mindful of how you feel when you’re eating and after eating.
• We end up consuming food for emotional reasons, not for life-sustaining reasons.
• We have to heal ourselves emotionally and mentally so we can introduce food into our lives the way it was intended.

Food and Exercise in Society

• In society, food has often been used as a reward. Exercise, on the other hand, is a punishment.
• Exercise should be about rewarding yourself for future possibilities.

Misconceptions About Fat

• A fat-free lifestyle is not appropriate. We need fat to build our hormones.
• A researcher, Ancel Keys, made widely known the idea that fat was the leading cause of heart attacks. At the same time, studies on sugar as the main culprit of heart diseases were suppressed.

Intermittent Fasting

• The most common protocol for intermittent fasting is 16:8 – 16 hours of fasting, 8 hours of feasting. It is mostly for young people and those who work out.
• Another protocol is 20:4 – 20 hours fasting, 4 hours feasting.
• The 20-hour fasting allows aging woman to have enough time to reset their body chemistry.

Being Fat Adapted

• A person can become fat-adapted through intermittent fasting.
• Energized sense of calm: when our body’s fat adapted. You have an abundance of energy in a hungry state. You are emotionally and mentally sustained.
• When a person is fat-adapted, instead of burning glucose for fuel, you’re burning ketones.

Keto Feasting

• Dy Ann recommended intermittent fasting plus ketogenic diet without the strict rules.
• Dy Ann’s ketogenic diet recommendation: higher naturally occurring fats, moderate to low amounts of protein, and conscious carbohydrates
• Use nutrient-dense foods. 

Custom Diets

• Many diet programs do not account for how you were raised, your family and cultural practices, and your daily routine.
• Find what makes you thrive and happy and build a ketogenic-like approach from there. 
• Choose food that will fuel your body. 

Benefits of Intermittent Fasting for Aging Women

• Intermittent fasting can help women heal physically, emotionally, and mentally.
• Fasting for aging women helps them become more comfortable with feeling hungry. You think again and get to make better choices. 

You may visit Dy Ann’s website to discover more about her Intermittent Fasting for Today's Aging Woman course.

You may also contact her on Instagram or Facebook.

If you have any questions, thoughts, or ideas, you can share them with me at [email protected]. You may also join our online community at Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon.

Get your early bird tickets for Menopause Movement Live on 25 April 2020 in Manchester, UK. http://menopausemovementlive.com 

Not only will you get expert teaching from me and other experts, but you will also meet up with like-minded women and find community! We will also enjoy lunch together and that's included in your price! Don't miss it!

I hope you enjoyed this podcast, and I hope you will take action to look and be your best self. Thanks for listening!

 

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Hormones After Menopause with Dr. Sharzad Green

As women get older, we get closer to our menopausal age. When this happens, we tend to have a hormone imbalance. As a result, we may experience symptoms of weakened bones and decreased sexual function.

Today, we’re back on the show with pharmacist Dr. Sharzad Green. She will be discussing the required laboratories for a proper hormone consultation, the importance of thyroid glands, what estrogen allergy is, the importance of calcium in postmenopausal women, sexual dysfunction in menopause, and the role of vaginal dryness.

Some women may avoid talking about these concerns, but they are important, and we need to be informed. Make sure to tune in to the podcast to learn new and insightful information!

 

About Our Guest

Dr. Sharzad Green is a pharmacist whose experience spans almost 30 years. Her primary focus is on women’s health. She specializes in integrative medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, adrenal fatigue syndrome, and sexual dysfunction. In addition, she conducts counseling for women regarding their hormonal situation.

 

Dr. Green’s Advice on Your Hormonal Situation

Proper Hormone Consultation

• Laboratory tests establish the situation of your body.
• Most people question the reliability of these tests, but they are necessary to understand the changes happening to your body.
• Without undergoing a laboratory test, you and your doctors will not have a reference point, especially when you are nearing your menopausal age.
• By having these tests, you can opt to undergo therapy and eventually check whether your body has improved or not.
• The first recommended test is to measure your estrogen levels, namely estradiol and estrone sulfate.
• As your estrogen levels drop, some biomarkers increase to indicate that you are nearing your menopause age. These two markers are called FSH or follicle-stimulating hormone and LH or luteinizing hormone.
• The next hormone to measure is your progesterone level. This hormone is usually the first to drop and affects your mood.
• The more your progesterone level drops, the worse the symptoms get.
• Progesterone is significant for your mood, sleep, and bones. Together with estrogen, it prevents endometrial cancer.
• Your testosterone level can also decrease years after you go into menopause. But for some people, it drops significantly before or at the onset of menopause. Low testosterone can prompt you to take supplements.
• Another test is to measure your DHEA sulfate, which is connected to adrenal fatigue syndrome.
• Having a thyroid panel could also benefit you and your doctor because thyroid imbalance could mimic female hormone imbalance.

Importance of Thyroid Function

• Green has no thyroid gland because it was surgically removed due to thyroid cancer.
• A fancy drug does not mean it would be effective for you. You and your doctor should determine which drugs work for your body.
• Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder in which your body contains high antibodies, which can lead to your body attacking your thyroid gland.

Estrogen Allergy

• Bleeding due to hormone therapy is possible if you are not given the right estrogen dose or when you start therapy prematurely.
• It is not true that an allergy causes this bleeding. You are not allergic to your hormones. However, you may experience bloating, premenstrual syndrome or PMS, breast tenderness, and water retention because your body is not yet ready for the therapy.
• There is no such thing as estrogen allergy because all women produce estrogen in their bodies.

Importance of Calcium in Postmenopausal

• Your body must get about 1000 milligrams of calcium a day from food or food supplements.
• Your hormones protect your bones, but when their levels drop, you could lose the strength of your bones and eventually get osteopenia and osteoporosis.
• The combination of smoking and estrogen could increase blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes.
• If your bone density is abnormal, then you should consider hormone therapy - a very individualized thing.

The Role of Vaginal Dryness

• Not having enough estrogen in your body can cause vaginal dryness.
• Although it is not a publicly discussed topic, this happens a lot.
• It can cause bladder issues, frequent leakages, recurrent urinary tract infections, and yeast infections.
• Not having enough lubrication can result in thin and dry vaginal tissue, which can sometimes have cracks. This leads to painful sex.

Women’s Sexual Dysfunction

• Sex is a taboo and non-discussed subject.
• Your overall testosterone and estrogen levels influence sex drive.
• Sexual dysfunction can also be due to vaginal dryness.

Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome

• Adrenal glands are two glands on top of each kidney, helping you get through stressful situations.
• For instance, due to major stress, your adrenal glands have to work extra hard until they get exhausted. When this happens, you will also feel tired.
• Meditation is a recommended activity.
• High doses of vitamin C of at least 1000 to 2000 milligrams, B complex, and adaptogens can also help your body get through adrenal fatigue syndrome.
• However, the actual cure for this disorder is managing stress, having a proper diet, and exercise.

 

You may contact Dr. Sharzad Green at [email protected] or visit FabuVag website.

If you have any concerns or ideas, you can discuss them with me at [email protected]. You may also visit our online community at Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon.

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At some point, we gave up on a dream we once wanted because of our past circumstances. Maybe you wanted to write a story, but you felt like it was not the right time. But who said it’s too late to reach that goal? No matter how old you are, you can always achieve your dream.

Today, we will be talking to Dr. Demi Stevens, the CEO of Year of The Book Press. In this episode, she will discuss how she founded and built her company over the years. She will also give out tips for aspiring authors like you so you can bring your ideas to life.

Make sure to tune in to the show to learn new and insightful ideas you could apply in your daily lives.

 

About Our Guest

Dr. Demi Stevens is the CEO of Year of The Book Press, which aims to help budding authors turn their dreams into published books. Demi has personally assisted in the production of 350 titles, ranging from children’s books to best-selling business books, by more than 125 authors. She also obtained degrees from West Virginia University, Capital Northwestern, and Ohio State. She was also the director of Paul Smith Library and conducts one-on-one coaching through the entire drafting, editing, and publishing process of a book.

 

Demi Steven’s Advice to Turn Your Dreams Into a Story

How It All Started

• Demi Stevens was a librarian for almost a decade.
• She noticed that early childhood education starts with books, so she made educational programs for the kids in her community.
• Demi went into a meeting where she thought about writing a book.
• She then gave it a try and started reaching out to people, despite being an introvert.
• Demi made a list of what aspiring authors would need to learn and decided that it would be a year-long process.
• Because of this, she thought that “Year of The Book Press” would be the perfect name for her company.

Initial Success Rate

• There were 57 people who attended the first day of her coaching services. About 48 of them were women who were almost in their menopausal age.
• They may have a goal or dream they put on hold but are once again willing to embrace.
• Out of the first attendees, 37 were able to finish their books, resulting in a 65% success rate.

Skin in the Game

• The first year of the Year of The Book Press was free. However, this was an obstacle to growth.
• Transformation can only begin once a transaction takes place.
• Spending money helps us commit to our goals and allows us to follow through with it.
• The implementation does not depend on how much money you spend, but on your dedication and belief in yourself.

Removing Obstacles

• You will only get better at something if you continue doing it.
• The faster you can fail forward, the better it will be for you.
• Everything in your life is a story. When you share your words, they make you more vulnerable. But your raw and real experiences are those worth sharing.

Remembering a Scene

• Our memories can be faulty. Thus, the best time to record an event is to write it at that time.
• We can identify themes in our own lives that reflect our readers’ feelings and experiences.

How to Get Started

• You need to sit down right at that moment and start writing your story.
• The most crucial step is to get all your ideas out there.
• You can make a bullet point of things you want to be part of your story and pick an item from there.
• Bring yourself back into that moment and pour out everything you can remember and everything you felt. Stop until you feel like you have dumped everything out onto your paper.

The Inception of an Idea

• Our ideas come from the universe.
• Writing can instill the fear of saying something and never getting the chance to take it back.
• It can also make you think you’ll no longer have a story to tell after.
• However, if you don’t take action on an idea, then someone else will bring it to life.
• If you don’t write about an idea, it’s not only you who is losing but also anybody who wants to hear that information.
• Find books that you love and take inspiration from the authors.

Words Have Power

• Women grew up in a patriarchal society where they tend to ask permission before getting started.
• But in reality, only you are holding yourself back from writing your dreams.
• A change in your behavior and mindset can help you build habits.
• Befriend the woman inside your head, and remember that voice is not you but is just your mind.
• Once you have written something, then you should consider yourself an author. Do not let your mind fool you into thinking you are an impostor.
• Nothing good comes out of staying comfortable. It would be best if you learned to embrace your fears.

 

You may contact Dr. Demi Stevens on Facebook or visit her website, Year of the Book, to know more about her services. You may also reach her through email, [email protected].

If you have any concerns or ideas, you can discuss them with me at [email protected]. You may also join our online community at Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon.

I hope you enjoyed and learned something new from this podcast. I hope you can finally let go of your fears and start turning your dreams into a story. Thank you for listening!

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For so many years, society has imposed standards on how our bodies should look. A lot of us get very self-conscious about our bodies, sometimes even resorting to unhealthy methods to get the figure we want. While we aim for a fitter body, our lack of motivation can get in the way. We get frustrated and we struggle to reach our fitness goals.

 

Today, we are joined by Meaghan Faragasso, founder of Envy This Body. In this episode, she shares how she got started in her journey toward a healthier lifestyle. She also explains how she helps women appreciate and care for their bodies and not give in to society’s standards. Meaghan also talks about motivation, the tools she uses to help her clients, the foods to avoid and why, and how she treats women with thyroid issues.

 

Make sure to listen to this episode to find out about customized diet programs, and you will realize you still have a chance to lose weight and be healthier.

 

About Our Guest

Meaghan Faragasso is the founder of Envy This Body who aims to help women in their wellness and fitness journey. She specializes in custom nutrition and fitness programs for busy women. Meaghan is also an international fitness personality and has been modelling for over a decade. She has 20 years of experience as a personal trainer, life coach, and consultant for fitness companies.

 

Meaghan’s Advice on How to Get the Body You Want

Meaghan’s Road to Wellness

• Meaghan suffered from anorexia when she was young.
• Her countless hospitalizations awakened her to dedicate her life to helping women appreciate and care for their bodies.

Metabolic Reset

• Most women have tried different things to lose weight and get frustrated because there’s no progress.
• A metabolic reset can undo the damage our lifestyle has inflicted on us. It helps her clients lose fat and inflammation. And when they start losing weight drastically, they feel motivated and rewarded for their effort.
• The program also tracks your food intake and how it affects your energy and sleep, among other factors.

Hypothyroidism and Losing Weight

• Most doctors only look at the numbers and ignore the symptoms.
• It’s vital to address the symptoms because it doesn't matter what the numbers say; what matters is how you feel and how you're able to function.
• We must work on changing our nutrition to find the right macronutrients and micronutrients for us.

Checking Up on Clients

• Meaghan does coaching calls every week, going over her clients’ wins and struggles for the week.
• She and her clients discuss energy levels as well as hitting target marks.
• If the program is not easy, then it is not sustainable.
• Meaghan works with her clients in a one-on-one session instead of working in a group. She says they are more honest and open with their struggles in this setting.

Food Intake Affects Energy

• Meaghan says a particular type of social confidence has to be acquired to order your food.
• “If this is your health, you can’t do what everyone else can do.”
• She teaches her clients how to order food in a restaurant without the fear of being judged.

Consuming Alcohol

• As a neurotoxin, alcohol has drastic effects on our bodies.
• Advertisements on TV make alcohol sexy, but the reality is that it negatively affects our bodies.

Keto Diet and Custom Diet Program

• Meaghan does not prescribe any diet plan because every individual has different nutritional needs.
• She makes a custom diet, such as nutrition programming, to suit the needs of her clients.

• Meaghan sends a preliminary questionnaire to her clients to find out what they want to accomplish with their bodies.
• She calls her clients to explain the program and their customized diet plans.

What You Eat Matters

• You can disrupt your hormones by eating toxic foods.
• Even if you are conscious of the micronutrients in your food but don't understand calorie expenditure, it would still be a problem for your weight. It might cause health problems as well.

Exercise

• Nutrition is a significant factor in post-exercise recovery because it reduces muscle soreness.
• When you eat right, your post-workout recovery starts with anabolic metabolism (muscle building) instead of catabolic metabolism (muscle breakdown).
• For better recovery from an intense workout, combine protein and carbohydrates in your post-workout meal.

You may visit Meaghan’s website, Envy This Body, to know more about her services.

 

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