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Any woman who gets to live a long life will experience menopause and possibly all the disruptions that come with it. However, some women will go through menopause (and possibly before) with more pronounced symptoms than others due to ADHD. This may seem surprising since ADHD is a common diagnosis in children, not adults. Further, the diagnosis is more often associated with male gender. If you feel like the disruption is just too much to bear, this information may be what you need to manage your symptoms effectively and navigate this phase of life without having to feel like you’re broken and alone. 

In today’s podcast episode, I welcome Diann Wingert. Diann is a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience and is also a coach who helps driven but distracted women who are audacious enough to start their own business at midlife and beyond. We discuss how ADHD is the underlying core problem for anxiety and depression and the common misconceptions around ADHD and midlife. She discusses the gender bias in identifying ADHD and what a woman who thinks she has ADHD can do now. 

Tune in to this episode and learn more about what ADHD is in midlife and menopause. 

Discussion Points:

0:00 Introduction and Opportunity 
3:06 Dian shares her story 
5:50 ADHD as the underlying core problem for anxiety and depression 
6:06 Gender bias in the identification of ADHD 
9:25 Menopause and identity crisis 
15:25 Common misunderstandings of ADHD and midlife 
21:07 Menopause makes you pay attention 
23:37 Recommit, reinvent, or reject
25:15 Radical self-acceptance 
26:19 Neurotypical and neurodivergent 
29:05 Dr. G shares how she created the life that aligns with who she is 
32:52 Rejection sensitivity and its effects
41:33 What a woman can do if she thinks she has ADHD
41:54 ADHD and ADD 

About the Guest:

Diann Wingert had been a psychotherapist for over 20 years, who, like most clinicians, knew little about ADHD in girls and women. It was only after her midlife diagnosis of ADHD that Diann learned that the fastest-growing group of adults being diagnosed with this condition are women over 40 and that menopause has a lot to do with it.  

Now in her 6th decade, Diann is continuing to learn, evolve, and defy her limits while helping others do the same. She has a particular fondness for coaching driven but distracted women who are audacious enough to start their own business at midlife and beyond. 

Diann’s website is www.diannwingertcoaching.com, and her podcast is The Driven Woman on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Spotify, and all popular platforms. 

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) 
• 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)  
• The Driven Woman Podcast (https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/podcast) 
• Visit Diann Winger’s website (https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/) 
• Like and follow Diann on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/diannwingertcoaching/) 
• Follow Diann on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/coachdiannwingert/) 
• Check out Diann’s LinkedIn profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannwingertcoaching/) 
• 6 Steps to ADHD Mastery (https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/6-steps) 
• ADHD for Smart Ass Women Podcast (https://www.tracyotsuka.com/podcast) 

Books mentioned in this episode:

• The Confidence Gap: A Guide to Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3jhP8Ma) 
• Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3oUfpRL)   

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Headaches can be a fact of life during menopause. The pain can sometimes get quite debilitating and we search for a solution--any solution to relieve it. The problem with any quick fix is that while it can provide temporary relief, it rarely addresses the root cause of the suffering. However, when we truly take the time to tune in to our bodies, we may find that these kinds of pains are the body’s signal that it needs and wants something from us. 

This is a return visit to the podcast for my guest Dr. Michelle Veneziano. She was also a guest in our 79th episode The Healing Power of the Tongue. I highly suggest that you tune in to that episode first if you haven’t heard it yet as the things we discuss here are related to that one. We covered a lot of things in this podcast like the reason there is suffering and why it’s important to listen to our bodies when it is going through pain. It also gets even more interesting as we discuss the reason behind developing a spiritual practice to get our bodies into a rhythm. She also shares the role that magnesium and water play in headaches. 

Listen to this episode today! 

What’s Discussed in This Episode:

0:00 Introduction and Opportunity

4:53 Osteopathic medicine vs. Allopathic medicine

7:54 Menopause is an essential shift in life 

9:36 What most women are missing out during menopause 

12:47 Dr. Veneziano’s recommendations for headaches 

17:13 The role of the tongue in moving the cranium sacrum yourself  

18:56 What spiritual practice does in getting the body into a rhythm 

19:27 Entrainment experience

20:31 Why there is suffering 

21:41 Stepping back to become an observer 

24:10 The power of gratitude

24:55 Seeking the help of a craniosacral osteopath 

26:56 Pain tells us that our body needs something 

27:52 Connecting and following the heart 

28:08 How to connect to the heart 

29:53 Find the good in your life  

32:55 Starting a mindfulness practice 

34:28 Training ourselves to feel 

35:32 Continuum movement 

38:16 Menopause is a time of rediscovery 

43:20 The role of water and magnesium in headaches 

48:34 Benefits of hydration 

50:12 1 tip to help those who are suffering from migraines 

About the Guest:

Michelle Veneziano is a family physician and clinical professor who specializes in non-surgical orthopedics. She believes in hands-on and consciousness practices or activities to help strengthen the body’s core, returning the balance and wellbeing of an individual. She aims to help different people overcome and prevent health struggles through methods that promote ease and enjoyment.

Resources:

• 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 
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon)
• Join in on the next beta group (https://bit.ly/betawait) 
• Michelle Veneziano Website (https://www.michellevenezianodo.net/) and Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/michellevenezianodo/) 
• Listen to  our previous podcast episodes
• TMM 79 - The Healing Power of the Tongue with Dr. Michelle Veneziano (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/tmm-podcast-episode-79-the-healing-power-of-the-tongue/) 
• TMM 014 - Connecting Magnesium and Osteoporosis with Kristen Bowen (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/tmm-podcast-episode-014-hormone-consultations-connecting-magnesium-and-osteoporosis-with-kristen-bowen/) 
• Listen to Gerald Pollock’s ‘The Fourth Phase of Water’ (https://youtu.be/i-T7tCMUDXU)  

Books mentioned in this episode:

• The HeartMath Solution: The Institute of HeartMath's Revolutionary Program for Engaging the Power of the Heart's Intelligence by Howard Martin and Lew Childre (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3peMedj) 
• Engaging the Movement of Life: Exploring Health and Embodiment Through Osteopathy and Continuum by Bonnie Gintis (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3a8vaz8) 
• Quench: Beat Fatigue, Drop Weight, and Heal Your Body Through the New Science of Optimum Hydration by Gina Bria and Dana Cohen (Paid link: https://amzn.to/2YcmVwG) 

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 people want to start a business--especially when you start to think about the freedom, fulfillment, and even the financial rewards that come with it. But while it’s easy to daydream about what it would look like to acquire those things, the reality is that most of us don’t even know where to even begin. 

In today's episode, I welcome Ryan Levesque, the CEO of The ASK Method® Company and one of the industry's highly-regarded personalities. He is a best-selling author of books on entrepreneurship like Choose which you’ll have access to through a link I shared in the resources section. Ryan talks about the four kinds of entrepreneurs and gladly shares the steps he took in starting a business and what he learned from it. He also explains why entrepreneurs should not focus all their energy on perfecting everything. 

Tune in to this episode and start your entrepreneurial journey today!

What’s Discussed in This Episode:

0:00 Introduction and Opportunity
4:32 The most important question to ask yourself
7:03 First steps to get started with your business
9:05 Deciding what your non-negotiables are
9:25 The four types of entrepreneurs
17:22 Ryan’s analogy on starting a business
18:57 What is a shadow side
20:57 Looking at the life pyramid
21:32 The value of the ripple effect
23:16 Excelling in the five Fs of your life
25:05 Other aspects of the shadow side
28:16 How Ryan uncovered the different types of entrepreneurs
32:33 Why detaching yourself from the outcome and focusing on the process matters
33:32 Obstacles you face in the early stages of your career and overcoming it
34:39 Getting it going instead of aiming for perfection
37:53 It’s either you earn or learn
39:25 Getting a coach 
40:30 Pioneers and settlers in business
43:20 Honoring and banking on your ideas
44:19 Recognizing imposters syndrome
48:42 Ryan’s growth, journey, and takeaways
52:50 Choosing progress rather than perfection

About the Guest:

Ryan Levesque is an accomplished entrepreneur and best-selling author. He started his journey by establishing practice businesses and now has his own enterprise, The ASK Method® Company. Ryan was featured in different publications such as USA Today, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Entrepreneur for his entrepreneurial work over the years. Currently, he has over 250,000 entrepreneur subscribers eager to read his business advice.  

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) 
• 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)  
• Business Type to Start Quiz (https://choosequiz.com/quiz-6-2/) 

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Choose: The Single Most Important Decision Before Starting Your Business by Ryan Levesque (Use this link: https://cu262.isrefer.com/go/choose/Shelfster/)  
• Ask: The Counterintuitive Online Formula to Discover Exactly What Your Customers Want to Buy...Create a Mass of Raving Fans...and Take Any Business to the Next Level by Ryan Levesque (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3psRlGR)   
• Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3iUPGHI) 
• Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert (Paid link: https://amzn.to/2Yl2I7N)   

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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You’ll never understand just how disruptive menopause is until you experience it yourself. It’s a totally different phase in life that sometimes you feel like there’s no getting out of it. Menopause, however, is not just about disruption but also a time of opportunity and reinvention. Experiencing the reward of  reinvention, however, takes conscious work and effort—or even a series of trial and errors. The good thing is that you don’t have to go through all of it alone! Support and help is available. 

In this week’s podcast episode, I talk to Andrea Donsky, a registered holistic nutritionist with over 20 years of experience. She shares her menopause experience and how she navigated through it to gain back control of her life. We also discuss the opportunity that menopause offers. She shares tips on getting rid of the dreaded meno-belly and how to take care of your well-being. 

Listen to this episode to get the inspiration and encouragement you need to gain control of your life during menopause. 

What’s Discussed in This Episode:

0:00 Offer and Introduction 
4:21 The need for women to support women 
5:49 Developing awareness of the beliefs that drive our behaviour
6:10 A brief overview of what Andrea does
7:23 Menopause is not just a time of disruption 
8:34 Andrea shares her biggest menopause struggle
10:19 The importance of frank communication 
10:58 The reason menopause is so disruptive 
12:00 How Andrea addressed her menopausal symptoms 
14:12 What prompted Andrea to start her own business
16:04The importance and hardships of women partnerships 
18:03 Train men and boys to treat women as equals
20:24 Teach girls and women to appreciate other women
23:33 Minimizing and letting go of drama 
25:10 Experiencing betrayal and dealing with it 
28:19 Reframing failure 
30:00 Andrea’s business
34:05 How beliefs are imperative to achieving what we want 
39:21 What is unjunking your junk food 
41:21 Look at the food you put into your bodies 
42:57 Getting rid of that meno-belly 
48:20 Taking care of yourself

About the Guest:

Andrea Donsky is a registered holistic nutritionist with over 20 years experience. Her passion in what she does has earned her multiple awards. She co-authored numerous books like Unjunk Your Junk Food, Label Lessons: Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart, and Label Lessons: Unjunk Your Kid’s Lunch Box. Aside from that she also co-hosts a podcast and appears as a Healthy Living Expert on TV and radio. 

Andrea founded NaturallySavvy.com an award winning website providing a safe and reliable environment to check out the latest news on healthy living. Just recently she opened her newest business venture Morphus, where fellow ‘pausers’ or menopausal women can learn from experts and support each other as they transition into their second act in life. 

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) 
• 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 Naturally Savvy (https://naturallysavvy.com/) 
• Join We Are Morphus Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/wearemorphus/) 
• Check out Morphus for Menopause on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morphus-for-menopause-menopause-reimagined/id1541865659) 
• Listen to Andrea’s interview with Dr. G on Morphus for Menopause (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-31-improving-menopause-symptoms/id1541865659?i=1000502725087) 
• Follow Andrea on Instagram (@andreadonsky) 
• The Hindsight Window: Master Your State Of Being by Eric Edmeades  (https://youtu.be/cD16oT4tqVs) 

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Deep Nutrition by Cate Shanahan (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3p7Q0oE)   
• Unjunk Your Junk Food by Andrea Donsky and Randy Bayer with Lisa Tsakos (Paid link: https://amzn.to/2MdRlM3) 

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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Are you having a hard time sleeping? Are you experiencing sudden weight gain? Do you feel like you are always out of energy that you can’t seem to manage putting one foot after the other? You consulted many doctors and went through numerous therapies but you’re still not seeing any improvements to your well-being. While the above symptoms are similar to menopause there’s a need to dig deep and check whether you’re also experiencing adrenal fatigue due to continued chronic stress. 

In this week’s podcast episode, Dr. Sharzad Green joins me again to talk about adrenal fatigue. While we have talked about this in passing with my other podcasts with her, I find it important to address it in more detail today. We talk about what adrenal fatigue is and how stress contributes largely to it. We also discuss the difference between adrenal fatigue and adrenal insufficiency. We also tackle the importance of a lifestyle change and the steps to take in order to treat adrenal fatigue symptoms effectively. 

There’s a wealth of information you can get from listening to this episode, so tune in now. 

What’s Discussed in This Episode:

0:00 Introduction
3:49 What is adrenal fatigue?
5:36 Factors that contribute to adrenal fatigue 
8:19 Adrenal fatigue syndrome 
9:04 Difference of menopause and adrenal fatigue
11:19 Dr. Green shares a case she dealt with 
13:35 Adrenal fatigue syndrome vs. adrenal insufficiency
15:31 History of adrenal fatigue 
19:51 The link between insulin resistance and adrenal fatigue 
20:17 Steps to treating adrenal fatigue 
23:24 Supplements alone won’t treat adrenal fatigue
24:27 Pay attention to what your body and surroundings  tells you
26:45 The importance of talking to a medical expert
29:33 Next steps to take 
31:05 Lifestyle change is crucial to address adrenal fatigue 
34:29 Supplements for adrenal fatigue 
38:36 Menopause and adrenal fatigue go hand-in-hand 
37:18 Checking for improvements in your symptoms 
41:18 Episode takeaways 

About the Guest:

Sharzad Green is a well-acknowledged figure in the industry. With over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical and healthcare, 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 the health issues faced by people every day. She is the creator of FabuVag, a vaginal moisturizer that helps erase the dryness women feel when undergoing menopause. 

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) 
• 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)   
• Sharzad Green Website (https://www.fabuvag.com/)  
• Reach out to Dr. Green through email ([email protected]) 
• Listen to our previous podcasts with Dr. Sharzad Green 
  • https://www.drmichellegordon.com/supplementation-for-menopause-part-1-with-dr-sharzad-green/
  • https://www.drmichellegordon.com/tmm-podcast-episode-039-how-to-boost-your-immune-system-with-dr-sharzad-green/
  • https://www.drmichellegordon.com/tmm-podcast-episode-80-supplements-for-menopause-part-2/

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Adrenal fatigue the 21st century stress syndrome by Dr. James Wilson (Paid link: https://amzn.to/39IxHAa) 

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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Menopause is downright disruptive. Many women experience joint pains, hot flashes, muscle cramps, and in some occasions, arthritis and even autoimmune disorders for the first time in midlife and menopause. While menopause is the privilege of a long life, there are some challenges. And knowing how to address these challenges in a holistic and healthy way will make it much smoother sailing. 

In today’s episode, I welcome Kelly Nentwich, a certified life coach and speaker. Kelly, like me, focuses on helping menopausal women fight through the challenges brought by the disruption of menopause. In this episode, we talk about the ways to fight autoimmune disorders, why managing what we eat affects our overall health, and the simple steps towards personal change and creating a quality life. Kelly also shares her personal experience with celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and how she overcame it.

So, tune in now and discover how you can heal from diseases and improve your life for the better. 

What’s Discussed in This Episode:

0:00 Introduction 
4:35 Kelly’s menopausal journey
5:47 Management of diseases instead of healthcare
10:43 How genetics affected her family
13:31 What is celiac disease
15:42 Changes brought by celiac disease
17:30 What we put in our mouths affect our gene expression
22:28 Discovering the benefits of whole foods
25:53 Starting with nutrition and moving towards healthier activities
30:54 The first step to better health
34:03 Overwhelm is a state of mind
36:31 Feeling good takes out the bad emotions and habits
38:33 Improve your relationship with food
40:16 Acknowledging how harmful habits destroy your body
43:33 Tips to help you stop smoking
46:43 Kelly’s takeaways

About the Guest:

Kelly Nentwich is a menopause lifestyle coach, entrepreneur, and speaker. Her personal challenges motivated her to help other women overcome the disruptions of menopause. With years of professional experience, Kelly helped many women find balance in their lives, lose weight, avoid chronic diseases, and be healthier. She is passionate and willing to guide women during the interruption of menopause. 

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) 
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon)
• Join in on the next beta group (https://bit.ly/betawait)  
• Kelly Nentwich Website (https://www.prep4health.com/) 

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food by Catherine Shanahan M.D. (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3nx94LH) 

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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Anxiety is a very disruptive condition and can increase during menopause. Dealing with bouts of overwhelm, depression, apprehension is difficult and it sometimes feels like there’s no way out, but one’s battle with anxiety doesn’t mean that it’s the end, there is a way to overcome it. 

In today’s episode, Vikki Yaffe—an established time-hacking and life coach—joins me as we unravel the ways to triumph over anxiety and procrastination issues. She and I discuss the roots of anxiety, effective tips to calm the nerves, and why procrastination and anxiety are linked to one another and how it is part of a vicious cycle. Vikki also talks about the importance of not measuring your worth by your productivity at work or at home. 

So, tune in to this episode now and discover how you can deal with anxiety and procrastination to become more successful overtime. 

What’s Discussed in This Episode:

01:57 What is anxiety 
04:29 The link between anxiety and procrastination 
06:26 Techniques to calm anxiety and other overwhelming emotions
08:27 Identifying and interpreting the things that make you anxious 
09:14 Reminding yourself that you can survive any situation 
11:01 The connection of anxiety and feeling overwhelmed 
12:38 Motivation comes from success 
16:54 How to manage bringing the mind to commit to changes or modifications 
20:02 Placing meaning to neutral aspects in life bring anxiety 
23:43 Everyone has the choice to make a change 
26:21 Taking the smallest step to be motivated 
27:20 The habit of time on and time off 
28:54 Your productivity does not define you 
29:35 Resting is essential for your well-being 
32:55 Setting goals for growth and not success 
35:55 Building failure tolerance for yourself
38:09 Retraining the brain to think differently
39:22 The perks of being unrealistic 
42:03 Attaching intention to your goals 
43:02 Working on ambition and understanding emotions attached to it 
45:26 Imposter syndrome and dealing with it

About the Guest:

Vikki Yaffe is a professional anxiety and procrastination coach. She has been helping different individuals manage their anxiety and procrastination issues for the past few years. Vikki also helps her client overcome doubts about their capabilities and skills, whether in the workplace or at home. She aims to encourage everyone to be consistent in getting things done. 

Resources:

• 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 
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon)
• Join in on the next beta group (https://bit.ly/betawait) 
• Vikki Yaffe Website (https://vikkilouise.com/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vikkilouise___) 
• Vikki’s Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f-ck-anxiety-get-sh-t-done/id1455953384) 

Books mentioned in this episode:

• The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle (Paid link: https://amzn.to/2LmJ5ZI) 
• The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image by Leonard Shlain (Paid link: https://amzn.to/2MopicX) 
• Disrupt You!: Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity, and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation by Jay Samit (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3ogNsUZ) 

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 lost your keys, grocery list, or forgotten a phone number?. It happens to all of us and primarily when we are preoccupied. However, if you find it a recurring theme in your everyday life, disrupting you from doing the things you usually do and is troubling or concerning you, it is really helpful to get evaluated to see whether it’s dementia or if it’s just a brain fog issue. 

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Rena Yudkowsky, a well-known memory coach and geriatric social worker in the field with more than twenty years of experience. She is an expert in memory functions and processes. We discuss the importance of sleep for your health, why exercising has great benefits for your brain, and the difference between brain fog and dementia. Rena also gives tips on how to overcome brain fog and other important notes.

Tune in to this episode and learn how to keep your memory sharp!

What’s Discussed in This Episode:

1. Rena’s background and professional experience [02:40]
2. Role of hormones in memory [05:00]
• Why sleep matters for everyone [07:58]
3. What sleep does for the brain [08:21]
4. Exercising to maintain the sharpness of the brain [09:23]
5. How to find balance in strengthening the body and mind [13:04]
• Opportunities of retirement [13:53]
6. What is the memory hormone [15:13]
• Sally’s story [18:48]
7. Why lifestyle modification positively affects people [19:58]
• Helping someone who is suffering from a cognitive problem [21:39]
• Advice for people caring for loved ones with cognitive impairment [22:55]
8. What can you do if you have brain fog [25:49]
• Stop multitasking and be more mindful [26:23]
• Use your senses to encode a memory [30:50]
• Not doing things automatically [32:47]
9. Behavior change is hard but not impossible [33:48]
10. The difference between normal and abnormal memory loss or function [35:23]
11. You can fight your genes [38:53]
• Importance of self talk and not beating yourself down [40:43]
12. Reaching out to people who have memory loss or cognitive impairment [41:52]

About the Guest:

Rena Yudkowsky is a memory coach and geriatric social worker. With over twenty years of professional experience, Rena has helped many individuals—particularly seniors and midlifers—overcome struggles with memory functions. She is the founder of Memory Matters, a course and group that helps improve the memory processes of different people. She aims to encourage people aged fifty years and older that they can age beautifully, both in the physical and cognitive state. 

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) 
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon)
• Join in on the next beta group (menopausemovement.com/hormones)
• Rena Yudkowsky Website (https://renayudkowsky.com/) and Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/944333765906584/) 

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder by Arianna Huffington (Paid link: https://amzn.to/2Wv9Spj) 
• The Brain Warrior's Way: Ignite Your Energy and Focus, Attack Illness and Aging, Transform Pain into Purpose by Daniel Amen and Tana Amen (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3hicFMd)
• What You Must Know About Memory Loss and How You Can Stop It: A Guide to Proven Techniques and Supplements to Maintain, Strengthen, or Regain Memory by Pamela Wartian Smith (Paid link: https://amzn.to/2WyaxGn) 
• Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy - Until You're 80 and Beyond by Chris Crowley (Paid link: https://amzn.to/2WxCYUP) 
• Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food by Catherine Shanahan, M.D. (Paid link: https://amzn.to/2KJNiq2)
• The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg (Paid link: https://amzn.to/37yFLn3) 
• The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline by Dale Bredesen (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3nCO4nF) 

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What supplements are best for the menopausal woman? How can we best support ourselves? With all the supplements presented in the market right now, which one should we choose?

In today’s episode, I welcome back Dr. Sharzad Green, as we continue with our series on Supplements for Menopause. Dr. Green and I discuss why creating a criteria when choosing supplements is essential, how probiotics help the body, the benefits of vitamin D, and so much more. Dr. Green also shares her insights backed with credible sources on why these supplements help your body.

So, join us today and learn the supplements that will strengthen your body!

What’s Discussed in This Episode:

1. Choosing an excellent fish oil or omega fatty acids [02:27]
• Focusing on EPA and DHA [02:53]
• The importance of following the recommended dosage [03:55]
2. Upper limit of taking fish oil [07:47]
• Checking the toxicity and verifying the given data [09:18]
• Fish oil as an anti-inflammatory agent [12:58]
3. The advantages and drawbacks of vitamin D to the body [13:24]
• What happens when you take too much vitamin D [15:13]
• The benefits of vitamin D [16:10]
• The form to take that fits your body or diet [19:48]
4. How to determine a good source of supplements [21:00]
5. Curcumin—an extract from turmeric—as a supplement [23:09]
6. Magnesium and its benefits [28:49]
• Red cell magnesium [29:15]
• Magnesium orotate vs. magnesium glycinate [30:08]
• Magnesium helps lessen migraines [32:14]
7. Learning probiotics [35:08]
• Criteria of a good probiotic [35:32]
• Advantages of probiotics for the body [36:19]
• Gut is related to the brain [37:02]
• Good for vaginal health [40:39]

About the Guest:

Sharzad Green is a well-acknowledged figure in the industry. With over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical and healthcare, 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 the health issues faced by people every day. She is the creator of FabuVag, a vaginal moisturizer that helps erase the dryness women feel when undergoing menopause. 

Resources:

• Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) 
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon)
• Join in on the next beta group (menopausemovement.com/hormones)  
• Gaia Herbs Website (https://www.gaiaherbs.com/) 
• Sharzad Green Website (https://www.fabuvag.com/)  
• Reach out to Dr. Green through email ([email protected]) 
• Fullscript Website (https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drsgreenrx) 
• UltraFlora Control by Metagenics (https://www.metagenics.com/ultraflora-control) 
  ***For Metagenics, use Dr. Green's practitioner code: Sharzad Green, Pharm.D. 602-345-1473***
• Listen to our previous podcasts with Dr. Sharzad Green 
• https://www.drmichellegordon.com/supplementation-for-menopause-part-1-with-dr-sharzad-green/
• https://www.drmichellegordon.com/tmm-podcast-episode-039-how-to-boost-your-immune-system-with-dr-sharzad-green/ 

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The human body is fascinating, unique, and powerful. The tongue, for instance, although a small part of the body, when in its correct, default position, has the power to heal and improve our overall health. Mind-blowing right? This isn’t usually discussed even in the field of medicine but is a sure and safe path towards wellness. 

In today's episode, I welcome an old colleague of mine, Dr. Michelle Veneziano. She and I went to medical school together. She specializes in osteopathic manipulative therapy after medical school and is a leader in the field. During this episode, we talk about the importance of breathing through the nose instead of the mouth, the tongue’s ability to heal our bodies and improve our health, how it helps us control anxiety, and a lot more. 

So, join us in this episode as we uncover the healing powers of the tongue. 

What’s Discussed in This Episode:

1. Michelle’s introduction and background [03:33]
2. The osteopathic philosophy [06:06]
3. What is osteopathic manipulation [08:25]
4. How the tongue affects function and form [09:36]
• Releasing tension from the tongue allows the body to rest [10:39]
• Why breathing through your nose helps the body [11:35]
5. How keeping the mouth shut makes a difference [14:24]
6. Breastfeeding trains the tongue to rest on the roof of the mouth [18:43]
• Exercise to help open airways [22:04]
7. The Mewing Technique [23:43]
8. How the tongue affects facial proportions [25:15]
• What is cranial osteopathy [26:32]
• Work of a functional orthopedist [29:45]
• Electrical currents and yoga [31:04] 
9. The relationship between tongue and braces [35:47]
10. Controlling your anxiety by getting the tongue in the proper position [38:08]
• Importance of hydration [41:38]
11. Why the electrical body should synchronize with the mechanical ability to cycle [44:42]
• Resting and health is our natural state [45:56]
12. Systems for healthier bodies are not compatible with dominant culture [46:46]
• The dangers of being in a state of stress [48:45]
13. What happens when you workout your masseter muscle [51:02]
14. Where to find cranial osteopathy specialists [52:17]
15. Michelle’s takeaways and exercise tips [54:21]

About the Guest:

Michelle Veneziano is a family physician and clinical professor who specializes in non-surgical orthopedics. She believes in hands-on and consciousness practices or activities to help strengthen the body’s core, returning the balance and wellbeing of an individual. She aims to help different people overcome and prevent health struggles through methods that promote ease and enjoyment.

Resources:

• 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 
• Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon)
• Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleGordon)
• Join in on the next beta group (https://bit.ly/betawait) 
• Michelle Veneziano Website (https://www.michellevenezianodo.net/) and Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/michellevenezianodo/) 

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor (Paid link: https://amzn.to/37BlFYk) 
• Close Your Mouth: Buteyko Clinic Handbook for Perfect Health by Patrick McKeown (Paid link: https://amzn.to/33OnKif)
• Becoming Supernatural: How Common People are Doing the Uncommon by Joe Dispenza (Paid link: https://amzn.to/3qAGPP0) 

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