Launch Your Life Podcast

Regardless of age, it's not too late to unlock the best version of yourself! You are still capable of reaching success on both a professional and personal level. 

It doesn’t happen overnight nor by coincidence. Fear is the major reason so many people stay stuck.

Thankfully, you can work your way out of it and move forward with grace and ease through aligning body, mind, and spirit.

We talk about this in today’s episode with Lucy Seligman. Lucy explains the number one thing that keeps people stuck and the ways to help them get unstuck and become the best version of themselves. 

We also talk about dealing with chronic pain and how hypnotherapy can help. I also go through a hypnosis with Lucy to help address my frozen shoulder (you definitely have to see that one!) and more. 

Watch this episode today and gain amazing insights because you deserve to feel good about yourself!

Discussion Points: 

[0:00] Introduction and Offer 
[2:54] A brief background on who Lucy is and what she does 
[3:51] Fear is what makes people get stuck 
[5:19] Helping people get unstuck 
[7:15] What is hypnotherapy?
[10:56] Hypnotherapy as a way to effect change
[14:43] It’s easier for our brains to go into the negative
[15:38] Dr. G works on a chronic pain issue through hypnotherapy with Lucy 
[34:59] Suggestion when doing self-hypnosis 
[37:41] An altered state 
[38:54] Openness to different wavelengths 
[40:16] Parts protocol 
[45:27] Importance of alignment of the body, mind, and spirit
[46:15] Guided imagery and visualization 
[48:37] Manifesting 

About the Guest:

Lucy Seligman supports female entrepreneurs over 40 to unlock their best version of themselves. She empowers them to access and trust their inner wisdom and intuition for greater professional and personal success in their lives. The services she offers to her clients go beyond general coaching and hones in on personalized holistic therapies to help them heal mind, body, and spirit.

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/blog)  
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon) 
• Check out our course you can take in exchange for feedback and a video testimonial and avoid the application here: (https://www.menopausemovement.com/hormones)  
• Visit and reach out to Lucy through her website (https://www.lucyseligman.com/) 

Podcast mentioned in this episode: 

• TMM Episode 74: Stress and Anxiety Management for Anyone with Dawn Pensack (https://www.menopausemovement.com/external-struggles/EPS074-stress-and-anxiety-management-for-anyone-with-dawn-pensack) 

Books mentioned in this episode:

• The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy (https://amzn.to/2QXLBIQ) 

For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

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Have you been feeling a little off lately?

You might be going through menopause and it can be hard to talk about especially when you feel out of sorts during this time. The good news is, you are in a natural process that every woman goes through and there are things you can do to find balance in your life again.

And it doesn't have to be painful or uncomfortable.

Since it's a natural process, temporary fixes like synthetic hormones may help the symptoms for a while but if you've been feeling a little off lately because of hot flashes, mood swings, and poor sleep quality, your brilliant body might be telling you something and it's time to listen to it.

Remember: Some women deal with more symptoms than others. Some women deal with less, while some don't experience any.

As women go through menopause, we experience many changes that can affect our hormones and our body.

We talk about this in more detail in today’s podcast with Dr. Wendy Leigh White, a practicing naturopathic doctor and nutritionist. She shares what the non-diet approach is and why moving towards health is what she advises her clients. Dr. Wendy Leigh also gives tips on getting restful sleep or getting back to sleep when insomnia strikes. We discuss the emotions tied to food and homeostasis. 

We believe in living your best life possible, which means feeling good physically, mentally and emotionally. Our goal is for you to have all of these things so you can enjoy your life more fully—the natural way. Tune in to this podcast today because you deserve it!

Discussion Points: 

[0:00] Introduction and Offer 
[4:01] The difference between naturopathy and traditional medicine  
[11:21] Trust the body’s brilliance   
[12:42] Move towards health instead 
[13:57] Behavior change is difficult  
[15:19] The non-diet approach from a non-diet doctor   
[18:09] How our emotions are the beacon of our life 
[18:51] Getting restful sleep or getting back to sleep when insomnia strikes 
[26:59] Smoking  
[29:55] Make minimally processed choices  
[34:01] Mindset hacks  
[34:20] It all goes back to the mindset  
[36:18] Emotions tied to food 
[38:35] Homeostasis
[42:42] Menopause doesn’t have to be so disruptive 
[44:11] The five naturopathic essentials 

About the Guest:

Dr. Wendy Leigh White has been a practicing naturopathic doctor and nutritionist since 2008. A “nature cure” approach to prevention and healing empowers her patients to understand their bodies’ interconnected systems and their specific needs and use food as medicine. In this way, they can learn to tune in to their bodies ’ signals. Only then can they know what it needs to heal, to thrive. 

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/blog)  
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon) 
• Check out our course you can take in exchange for feedback and a video testimonial and avoid the application here: (https://www.menopausemovement.com/hormones)  
• Sign-up to the video workshop (https://www.menopausemovement.com/workshop)  
• Check out Dr. Wendy Leigh White’s website (https://drwendyleighwhite.com/) 

For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

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One of the major causes of MENO-Misery is weight gain. We have surveyed tens of thousands of women about menopause and overwhelmingly, the biggest struggle is menopause weight. 

Making the decision to change is the first step. However, taking the action that keeps you going can sometimes be overwhelming and complicated. In fact, we can even quit before we start! I know I have!

Willpower is unreliable and there’s a lot of confusing information about what we should eat and how much exercise we need. And many times our self-esteem and negative self-talk get in the way.

That’s where this guest comes in. Greg Cormier is a behavior change specialist and transformation coach specializing in weight loss for women.

Greg simplifies the weight loss journey, and makes it easy to stick with a program that leads to success, even for women who have tried everything or have never had success in the past.

Many of those Greg works with see changes in their bodies in just a short time, without restrictive diets or counting calories.

During this episode, we discuss how to stay motivated when trying to change our habits, the role community plays in success and why people are so drawn to challenges when it comes to creating successful change in their lives.

Greg also shares real-life examples of women who have found success in a 28-day challenge that he facilitates. 

If you feel hopeless about managing your weight - this episode will give you a lifeline. Watch it and gain the inspiration you need to kickstart your weight loss journey now.

Discussion Points: 

[0:00] Introduction & Offer 
[3:30] Greg shares his story and what he does 
[7:40] Best way to get started in losing the weight  
[12:08] Failure is part of the process  
[13:59] Quick wins 
[15:57] Why is a challenge the way to go? 
[17:09] The importance of the community aspect in success 
[18:41] 28-day challenge success stories 
[32:50] Addressing hesitations and doubts regarding the challenge  
[35:37] Simplicity is key  
[36:26] Top things to do to get results and find success 
[38:54] What can women expect from joining the challenge? 
[40:46] What happens after the 28-day challenge?

About the Guest:

Greg Cormier is a certified Pre & Postnatal Coach, Online Trainer, & Behavior change specialist. He has helped hundreds of women across North America lose weight through online group coaching and 1on1 programs that teach self-acceptance, support, and accountability. 

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/blog)  
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drmgordon) 
• Find out if the 28-day challenge is right for you (https://www.menopausemovement.com/challenge) 

For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

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Good nutrition involves good food.  Our health and well-being have a lot to do with what we eat, and contrary to what most medical institutions say, fat is not our enemy. 

Science and sound research show that it is key to improving our metabolic health leading to a long and healthy life. 

I am so excited to share this interview with Dr. Cate Shanahan. Her book, Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food, has been life-changing for me and my students. 

When I applied a few simple tweaks based on her recommendations, I started to feel better and more healthy. 

In this podcast episode, Dr. Cate Shanahan shares the dangers of seed oils and their history. We also talk about how saturated fat got labeled as ‘bad’. 

We also talk about insulin resistance and the role that nutrition plays in migraines. 

There is a lot to this episode you shouldn’t miss. Check it out today! 

Discussion Points: 

[0:00] Introduction and Offer 
[4:56] Dr. Cate shares her story of deep nutrition and talks about her new book 
[7:25] Lack of nutritional training in medical school
[9:21] Seed oils 
[14:38] Insulin resistance and the concept behind it 
[16:52] How saturated fat got a bad name 
[18:11] Deep nutrition and traditional food 
[23:35] Burning your body fat, giving your body energy is key to control 
[24:12] Migraine headaches with aura is an experience of energy deficit
[25:11] Study about the good effects of avoiding seed oils and getting healthy fats
[26:17] Getting proper education about nutrition 
[28:05] How medical institutions are not open to understanding proper nutrition 
[30:54] Dr. Cate shares a story about her uncle 
[33:26] Vegetable oils and epigenetics 
[37:12] What led Dr. Cate to do her research on what is a healthy diet 
[40:35] The four pillars of the human diet 
[45:22] How to take control of your life nutrition-wise 

About the Guest:

Dr. Cate Shanahan is the leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author of The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition and Food Rules, her expertise is fixing the underlying problems that cause metabolic damage and inflammation, leading to autoimmunity, weight gain, diabetes, cancer, and accelerated aging processes. Her passion is helping people feel their best.

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/blog)  
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon) 
• Check out our course you can take in exchange for feedback and a video testimonial and avoid the application here: (https://www.menopausemovement.com/hormones)  
• Check out Dr. Cate Shanahan’s website (https://drcate.com/) 
• Follow Dr. Cate Shanahan on the following social media channels: 
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/drcateshanahan
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DoctorCate/ 

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food by Catherine Shanahan, M.D. (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3ssyeOK) 
• The Fatburn Fix: Boost Energy, End Hunger, and Lose Weight by Using Body Fat for Fuel by Catherine Shanahan (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3w2EEX4) 
• The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet by Nina Teicholz (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3rskkKY) 

For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

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Weight gain puts most menopausal women in a tight spot. The extra pounds would have been tolerable if shedding them were easy—but it's not. And so sometimes it can be easier to stay in MENO-Misery and feel like a loser when the hard work doesn't pay off. But what exactly is the culprit behind this?

In this podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Avishkar Sabharwal. He shares with us his personal story about obesity and how he was able to conquer it. Dr. Sabharwal explains the cause of obesity and what role medication plays in managing this disease. He also gives practical recommendations for those who want to manage their weight and why you don’t have to starve or deprive yourself to lose those extra pounds. 

Check out this episode today! 

Discussion Points: 

[0:00] Introduction and Offer 
[3:25] What got Dr. Sabharwal into obesity medicine 
[10:31] The cause of obesity 
[12:03] What to do with obesity during menopause 
[14:15] The role of medication in managing obesity 
[15:16] Metabolic surgeries 
[20:09] The fat gene
[22:55] General recommendation for those who want to manage weight
[24:09] Meal replacements, protein powders 
[30:45] The role metabolism plays in weight loss
[31:31] Eating what you want while losing weight 

About the Guest:

Dr. Avishkar Sabharwal, M.D., Dipl. ABOM, Dipl. ABLM has trained in Internal Medicine both in India and the US, and is board certified in Obesity Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. His focus area has always been lifestyle diseases, especially obesity. His experience in India made him profoundly interested in the effects of nutrition on health and disease. He researched metabolic syndrome, which is often the outcome of obesity, during his MD in India. Dr. Sabharwal is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association and also a member of the Lipid Association of India and has been a speaker at various webinars, highlighting the importance of recognizing obesity and metabolic syndrome in cardiovascular Health. He was also a member of the committee responsible for formulating the Lipid Association of India Expert Consensus Statement on Management of Dyslipidemia in Indians 2020: Part III. 

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/blog)  
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon) 
• Join in on the next beta group (https://www.menopausemovement.com/hormones)  
• Check out Dr. Avishkar Sabarwal’s website (https://decodingobesity.com/)
• Listen to Dr. Avishkar Sabarwal’s podcast Decoding Obesity (https://decodingobesity.com/listen/) 

For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

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Have you ever felt like you have a calling to do something greater and create an enormous impact with the things you are passionate about? Most of us will answer yes to these questions, but so few respond and take the first step--because exciting as it may seem, these two are always scary: change and the unknown. But how long will you wait and deny yourself the chance to a better and purpose-filled life?  

In today’s podcast, I have a fantastic conversation with Kim Walsh Phillips. She is a living testimony that it’s possible to pivot towards what you’re passionate about and even profit from it. Kim shares what she feared if she took the leap and how she ultimately surrendered in the end. We also talk about how our passions are not an accident, what a zone of genius means, and the ultimate shortcut to success. 

This conversation is worth listening to. Tune in today! 

Discussion Points: 

[0:00] Introduction and opportunity 
[4:57] How to start a business 
[6:35] Kim shares her story on how she pivoted to her passion 
[10:38] The beauty of surrender 
[12:37] Selling is love 
[14:24] Big change requires big steps
[14:43] Kim’s hindrance to surrender 
[17:51] Journaling helps track your journey 
[19:08] Kim shares the other thing she feared most if she pivoted 
[20:15] Picture the positive more than the negative
[22:26] Passion is not an accident 
[23:32] Defining a zone of genius
[25:27] Goal setting 
[28:14] The purpose and power of social media 
[31:28] The importance of career change 
[34:40] Behavior change 
[36:08] The ultimate shortcut to success
[37:45] Whisper to do something new 
[40:01] You’re created to thrive 

About the Guest:

Kim is the founder of Powerful Professionals, a business coaching and education company. She was recently named #475 in the Inc 5000 and is an MBA-free self-made millionaire. 

Named “a must to read by those in business” by Forbes Magazine, she is the best-selling author of multiple books, including The Ultimate Guide to Instagram for Business and The No BS Guide To Direct Response Social Media Marketing. 

She’s spoken worldwide and coached some of the biggest brands and thought leaders, having worked alongside Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Kevin O’Leary, Dr. Nido Quebin, Dan Kennedy, Bill Glazer, and Gary Vaynerchuk.  

She resides just outside of Atlanta, GA, with her very tall husband and glitter-obsessed girls and is fueled by faith, love, laughter, and lots and lots (and lots) of coffee.

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/blog)  
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon) 
• Join in on the beta course (https://www.menopausemovement.com/hormones)  
• Visit Kim Walsh Phillips’ website (https://powerfulprofessionals.com/)   
• Check out the 10x Your Fans Challenge (https://xc971.isrefer.com/go/10x/drmg/) 

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert (Paid link: https://amzn.to/30yC4t9) 

For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

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We all want to grow and flourish, but more often than not, life happens and before we know it, we are living inside of setbacks.  These setbacks to achieving our goals sometimes occur due to unmet needs and a traumatic past. 

That wounding can have a significant impact on us, and when those wounds go unaddressed, we may feel like life just wants to bring us down and even unsafe in our bodies. However, there is a solution, and it is not too late to live your best life yet! 

In today’s podcast episode, I welcome back Deirdre Fay. We talk about what becoming safely embodied means. She explains how we can start listening to ourselves, understanding shame, and how we can feel alive all the time, especially for those who are going through therapy. We also discuss the seven foundational attachment needs and their importance, including some practical tips to help when we’re triggered. 

Check out this episode today! 

Discussion Points: 

[0:00] Introduction and opportunity 
[2:51] Deirdre Fay talks about her book 
[3:08] What does it mean to become safely embodied?
[6:17] What are emotions for? 
[8:04] How to listen to yourself 
[11:18] What causes difficulty in healing and recognizing trauma?
[14:51] Reasons we experience shame 
[15:39] 7 foundational attachment needs 
[19:44] The lens we see and perceive the world with
[21:19] Understanding triggers  
[23:59] Practical tips to help when your parents trigger you 
[28:06] The role of practice in success 
[28:42] The soothing rhythm breath 
[29:57] The 17-second cycle 
[33:00] Working on triggers, trauma, pains between therapy
[36:32] How to feel alive all the time (not just during therapy) 
[41:32] Skills to do daily to get better faster 
[43:40] Deirdre shares final takeaways 

About the Guest:

Deirdre Fay works with people who have crummy histories to develop an inner platform for success to get their needs met for life. With decades of experience as a psychotherapist and educator, Deirdre brings together modern neurobiology and ancient wisdom into a practice of what she calls “becoming safely embodied.” She also wrote the book Becoming Safely Embodied: A Guide to Organize Your Mind, Body and Heart to  Feel Secure in the World. 

Deidre’s message resonates deeply with those who may look successful on the surface, but internally they may be plagued with shame, anxiety, distress, depression, and they’re wondering why they’re stuck in these repeating patterns. Experts in the field have described her practical methods as a  “radically positive approach to healing trauma” and a way for people to “get better faster.”

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/blog)  
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon) 
• Join in on the beta course (https://www.menopausemovement.com/hormones)  
• Visit Deirdre Fay’s website (https://dfay.com/) 
• Reach out to Deirdre Fay through email ([email protected]) 
• You can also follow Deirdre Fay on her social media channels:  
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingattachment 
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dfaypics 
  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dfay 
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/defay

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Becoming Safely Embodied: A Guide to Organize Your Mind, Body and Heart to Feel Secure in the World (Paid link: https://amzn.to/2O2Wzf4) 
• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3c3TpQb) 

For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

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Health is wealth! Cliché as it may sound, we all know this to be a reality. Today we’re talking about the best supplements for menopause and how to get the most bang for your buck. 

In this podcast episode, we continue our series on supplements with pharmacist Dr. Sharzard Green. She is a frequent guest and always drops the knowledge bombs we need to thrive. Today, we delve deep into the eight types of B vitamins and their functions. She also shares the supplements that most menopausal women look for and use and explains what it does to the body and how it helps women going through menopause. We also talk about DHEA and CoQ10. 

This informative episode is something you shouldn’t miss. Tune in today! 

Discussion Points: 

[0:00] Introduction and Opportunity 
[3:28] The eight types of B vitamins 
[16:41] Supplements that menopausal women usually look for and use 
[33:43] Where to get reliable supplements 
[34:47] DHEA 
[39:18] CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)  

About the Guest:

Sharzad Green is a well-acknowledged figure in the industry. With over 20 years of pharmaceutical and healthcare experience, she has helped more than 15,000 people overcome various health problems. She is passionate about women's physical and mental health, integrative medicine, and finding the best solutions for people’s health issues every day. She is the creator of FabuVag, a vaginal moisturizer that helps erase the feeling of dryness that most women feel when undergoing menopause. 

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/blog)  
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon) 
• Join in on the next beta group (https://www.menopausemovement.com/hormones)  
• Listen to the previous podcasts with Dr. Green
• Episode 13: Hormone Consultations: What Do Your Hormones Tell You About Your Body? 
• Episode 31: Hormones After Menopause with Dr. Sharzad Green
• Episode 36: Supplementation to Ease Menopause Symptoms With Dr. Sharzad Green
• Episode 39: Ways To Boost Your Immune System During This Pandemic With Dr. Sharzad Green
• Episode 80: Supplements for Menopause - Part 2 
• Episode 84: Adrenal Fatigue 
• Full script (https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drsgreenrx) 
• Visit Dr. Green’s website (https://www.fabuvag.com/)  
• Reach out to Dr. Green through email ([email protected]) 

For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

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Many menopausal women may feel like no one understands them, and they have to tread this phase of life alone, confused, and always in want of feeling better. The physical symptoms can be quite debilitating, and the emotional turmoil within doesn’t help either. But, it doesn’t have to be that way, not ever, because you deserve better. You deserve to be in a community, to feel good, and to reclaim the opportunity that this new phase offers. 

In this week’s podcast episode, I talk to one of our MENO-Mates, Tammy LeMesurier. Tammy shares what made her join The Menopause Movement and how being in a community helped her. She also talks about the intangible improvements in her life upon entering the program, encouraging other women to invest in themselves, for they deserve better.  

Tune in to this episode today. 

Discussion Points: 

[0:00] How Tammy got in as a MENO-Mate
[1:35] The MENO-Mate way of eating
[3:56] Tammy’s biggest skepticism about joining
[7:13] The community aspect of The Menopause Movement 
[9:27] Tammy’s ‘aha’ moment 
[11:14] Other changes Tammy noticed in her life because of joining 
[14:31] Self-acceptance is Tammy’s biggest change 
[15:34] Toxic positivity 
[16:02] Dealing with grief 
[18:23] Tammy testifies that life got better 
[20:19] Tammy encourages those who are on the fence 
[23:11] Suffering reduced, energy increased
[25:03] Tammy’s work as a death doula 
[29:17] Death is a difficult conversation
[29:47] Preparedness helps with grief 
[31:40] Why Tammy loves the The Menopause Movement
[35:39] Visualization 
[38:21] Chronic pain
[41:47] Being okay with where you are right now 

About the Guest:

Tammy LeMesurier is a regional executive chef and a nutritionist. She is a mother to two, and after the deaths of her grandson and her best friend, she became a death doula. She helps people deal with death, prepare for it, and ease conversations around it. Tammy is one of our MENO-Mates who has seen significant improvement in her life after joining the MENO System. 

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/blog)  
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon) 
• Join in on the next beta group (https://www.menopausemovement.com/hormones)  
• Visit Tammy’s Facebook page to inquire about her services (https://www.facebook.com/goodchewsnutrition/) 

For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

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Parents or grandparents who have children in the spectrum under their care may find it difficult to relate and address the needs of their special kids. This can result in frustration and hurts relationships. We all want to become better parents, but to do so, we need to slowly transition from what we’re used to, to what works. 

In our episode today, I welcome my guest, Chris Reavis. He is the proud parent of an autistic child. He shares what conventional parenting is and why it does not serve the needs of children in the spectrum. Chris also advises on how you can get your children to listen to you most of the time. We also discuss the importance of empathy and how safety is crucial for kids. 

Tune in to this episode today! 

Discussion Points: 

[0:00] Introduction and Opportunity 

[3:53] Chris shares his story 

[5:42] Conventional parenting 

[7:15] Dr. G shares her parenting story 

[9:19] What to expect with children who have autism or ADHD

[11:38] Safety is crucial for kids 

[12:10] Showing and expressing empathy

[13:53] Dealing with parents who are struggling with their children 

[16:12] Help children find things that light them up 

[17:55] How to get your kids to listen to you every time 

[20:43] 1st step to resolving chaos in the home with kids 

[22:15] Understanding that beliefs shape reality 

[24:20] Addressing the challenge of kids who are non-communicative 

[25:10] The RAD protocol 

[28:51] Spinning toys and what activities to do 

[31:32] Children’s age and capabilities 

About the Guest:

Chris Reavis is the proud parent of an autistic child. He is the founder of You From Home, where he helps parents of high-functioning autistic kids put the pieces together and live a rad life. He also has an elite Harvard certification in parent coaching (based on decades of brain science). Chris lives in the Pacific Northwest with his two kids, wife, and wonder dog, Penelope.  

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/blog)  
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• Join in on the next beta group (https://www.menopausemovement.com/hormones)  
• Visit Chris’s website (https://www.youfromhome.com/) 

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Changeable: How Collaborative Problem Solving Changes Lives at Home, at School, and at Work (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3tQFoxm)   

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