Menopause Made Easy

Join us on Menopause Made Easy as Dilyana Mileva welcomes Shirley Billigmeier for a conversation about resetting your relationship with food and learning to use hunger as a guide.

Explore mindful eating and what you might notice when you sit down, set aside distractions, and take time to taste your food.

Try Shirley’s 0–10 hunger scale alongside Dilyana and hear how Shirley describes the middle point, where you feel comfortably in balance.

Take a closer look at emotional eating and sugar cravings in midlife and what you might be looking for when you reach for food for comfort.

Hear how food rules can shape what you crave and how Shirley helps people make their own choices based on what feels satisfying.

Explore Shirley’s approach to holiday eating and making room for your favorite foods with less guilt.

About Shirley Billigmeier

Shirley Billigmeier is a coach, teacher, author, speaker, and body image specialist with more than five decades of experience in holistic wellness.

Connect with Shirley Billigmeier

Website https://www.innergetics.com/

Phone (612) 418-6199

Email [email protected] for details about her work or the holiday eating masterclass mentioned in this episode.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shirley.billigmeier/

Facebook http://facebook.com/learn.innergetics

Shirley’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirleybilligmeier/

Innergetics on LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/company/innergetics

Additional resources

Explore Shirley’s book at https://www.innergetics.com/book

Find more episodes and resources at the Menopause Support Academy https://menopausesupportacademy.com/

Join us on Menopause Made Easy for an enlightening episode featuring Desislava Dimitrova, a Chopra-certified Total Well-Being Coach, Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor, and founder of DD Healing, LLC. With a deep commitment to guiding women through powerful practices that restore balance, Desislava brings her expertise in meditation and emotional healing to help you reclaim your inner calm and vibrational energy.

Through her unique approach to mind-body-spirit alignment, Desislava demystifies the "monkey mind" and provides actionable tools to down-regulate your nervous system, allowing your body to return to its natural, self-sustaining healing state.

Beyond the Monkey Mind: Discover why your mind feels chaotic and how to quiet the internal noise using consistent, accessible meditation practices that take as little as five minutes a day.

The Power of Personal Mantras: Explore the transformative impact of the Primordial Sound Meditation method, where you receive a unique, personal mantra based on your birth details to anchor yourself in restful awareness.

Healing Through Connection: Learn how specific meditation techniques and emotional healing modalities help release mental stress, shift from cortisol-driven exhaustion to peace, and help your body heal itself.

Reconnect to Joy: Move past the demands of a busy lifestyle by integrating foundational habits—like journaling and intentional breathwork—to balance your energy and restore your connection to joy.

Free Gifts & Resources:

Reconnect to Joy Workbook & Meditation: Download your free guide and guided meditation to start your healing journey at www.desi-divine.com.

About Desislava Dimitrova:

Desislava Dimitrova is a Chopra-certified Total Well-Being Coach, Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor, and founder of DD Healing, LLC. She guides women through powerful practices that restore balance, deepen self-connection, and raise vibrational energy. Through her work, Desislava blends ancient wisdom with practical tools to help women—especially those navigating life transitions—discover inner calm, renewed vitality, and joyful living.

Connect with Desislava Dimitrova:

Website: www.desi-divine.com

Facebook: Facebook

Book Collaboration: Look for Awakening Hearts, a collection of journeys from 32 co-authors sharing stories of healing, love, and infinite possibility.

In this episode, Desislava Dimitrova challenges the need for long, complicated routines, inviting you to discover how a few moments of intentional silence can shift your entire day. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of business, work, and family, or simply looking to find your center, learn how to lower your stress hormones and step into a state of radiant, balanced living.

Join us on Menopause Made Easy for a groundbreaking episode featuring Dr. Betsy A.B. Greenleaf, DO, FACOOG (Distinguished), FACOG, FPMRS, FAAOPM, MBA. As a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and innovative specialist, Dr. Greenleaf made history as the first female in the United States to achieve board certification in Urogynecology.

The Stress-Hormone Hijack: Why sex and stress cannot coexist in the body, and how chronic modern stress forces your parent hormone (cholesterol) to produce cortisol instead of essential estrogen and progesterone.

Beyond the Magic Pill: Discover why hormone replacement therapy isn't a panacea, and how unseen lifestyle stressors, lack of sleep, and chronic dehydration can actively sabotage your hormone wellness goals.

Micro-Hacks for the Nervous System: A deep dive into free, accessible biohacks—including box breathing, smart lighting adjustments, and binaural beats—to down-regulate your sympathetic nervous system and ease midlife spinning.

The Three-Legged Stool of Wellness: Moving past dense medical protocols to restore balance to your body, mind, and spirit through foundational habits, intuitive nutrition, and normalizing sensitive health topics.

Free Gifts & Special Offers: * Hormone Quiz:

Women’s Pelvic Meditation: https://femversity.com/pelvicmediation-sign-up

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Connect with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf:

Websites: The International Pause Institute: https://pauseinstitute.com

The Pelvic Floor Store: https://pelvicfloorstore.com

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Listen to Dr. Betsy's Podcasts & Menopause Rock Music!

Menopause Rock Album (by Doc BET-Z) - Menopause Memo:

Life Fire Tracks: Rise From Ash:

Fire Under Glass:

Fire Leaves Its Mark:

Podcasts: Some of Your Parts:

Body Mind Spirit:

https://www.wytv7.org/body-mind-spirit

In this episode, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf challenges the quick-fix mindset of traditional care, inviting you to look at the foundational basics of hydration, sleep, and breathwork.

Join us on Menopause Made Easy for a high-frequency episode featuring Dr. Neja Zupan, the founder of the Mastering Energy Academy. Dr. Neja reveals the "Ultimate Success Advantage" that goes far beyond traditional biohacking or business strategy: Energy Mastery. After overcoming an aggressive cancer diagnosis with only a 5% chance of survival, Dr. Neja reconstructed her life cell-by-cell and now mentors high achievers to align with their original energetic blueprint for effortless leadership and vibrant health.

The Root Cause of Vitality: Why Dr. Neja rejected conventional treatment to heal through energy frequency and how she dismantled layers of inherited ancestral trauma.

The Success Advantage: Discover how mastering your own energy field allows you to expand professionally and scale your business without the cost of burnout.

Fascia and the Nervous System: A deep dive into how physical "squeezing" in the body blocks intuition and leadership, and the steps to recalibrate your system for next-level impact.

From Survival to Sovereignty: Moving away from "survival programming" into a state of radiant health and spiritual clarity during the menopause transition.

Free Gift: Realign your day with Dr. Neja’s High-Frequency Energy Formula. Download seven essential morning exercises to activate your energetic alignment at HighFrequencyEnergyFormula.com.

Connect with Dr. Neja Zupan:

Website: NejaZupan.com

Instagram: @DrNejaZupanInstitute

Additional Resources:

MenopauseSupportAcademy.com

In this episode, Dr. Neja Zupan challenges the traditional focus on productivity and diagnosis, inviting you to lead from your soul. Whether you are navigating a health challenge or looking to elevate your global impact, learn how to turn menopause into your greatest spiritual and professional initiation.

Join us on Menopause Made Easy for a transformative episode featuring Helena Demuynck, founder of Oxygen for Leadership and veteran executive coach, as we explore the power of "permission to disappoint" as a leadership superpower for women in transition. Helena shares insights from 35 years of coaching female executives, providing practical strategies to break free from people-pleasing and lead authentically during perimenopause and menopause.

• Permission to Disappoint: Helena introduces this powerful metaphor for releasing the burden of managing everyone's expectations and reclaiming your energy.

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Helena empowers women leaders to redefine success on their own terms and navigate menopause with reduced stress and authentic confidence. Don't miss her coaching insights for transforming guilt into freedom.

Join us on Menopause Made Easy for an inspiring episode featuring Angela Irwin, a confidence coach and international speaker, as we explore navigating perimenopause with confidence. Angela shares her personal story and expert insights, providing practical strategies to boost self-esteem and resilience during this life stage. Learn how to embrace change with grace and strength.

• Confidence Building: Angela offers techniques to rebuild confidence and overcome imposter syndrome during menopause.

Connect with Angela:

Watch Angela's TEDx here: 

• https://bit.ly/2S3vHxH

Additional Resources:

Angela inspires women to embrace their journey through perimenopause with confidence and community support. Don’t miss her valuable resources for a positive transition.

Join us on Menopause Made Easy as we dive into a powerful conversation about self-love and relationships during menopause with Risa, a self-love and relationship coach. In this episode, Risa shares her personal journey and expertise, offering practical tools to navigate midlife relationship challenges with grace and clarity. Discover how self-care can transform your relationships and enhance your well-being.

• Self-Love Practices: Risa introduces a simple self-love power practice to acknowledge emotions and calm your nervous system.

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Additional Resources:

• Menopause Support Academy

Risa empowers women to prioritize themselves, heal old patterns, and build fulfilling relationships during menopause. Don’t miss her upcoming retreat for transformative insights.

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Join us on Menopause Made Easy as we explore a transformative journey through post-menopause with Kathy Elkind, author of To Walk It Is to See It. In this episode, Kathy shares her inspiring 1,400-mile GR5 walk across Europe, revealing how walking and nature helped her navigate this life stage with strength and mindfulness. Discover practical tips and spiritual insights to ease menopause symptoms and embrace your wise strength.

• Walking Through Menopause: Kathy explains how walking, especially uphill, improved her sleep and cleared her mind during perimenopause and beyond.

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Kathy inspires women to slow down, connect with nature, and trust their instincts during menopause, turning challenges into opportunities for growth. Explore her book for more insights from her remarkable journey.

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Join us on Menopause Made Easy as we explore the transformative power of mindfulness during menopause with Issa Christiansen, an internationally recognized midwife, menopause coach, and speaker. In this episode, Issa shares her holistic approach to emotional wellbeing, offering practical strategies to navigate menopause with confidence and calm. Learn how mindfulness can ease symptoms and empower you through this life stage.

• Emotional Wellbeing: Issa highlights the role of mindfulness in managing stress, anxiety, and mood swings during menopause.

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Issa inspires women to embrace menopause as a time of growth and control, with her new book offering seven holistic ways to thrive. For deeper support, explore her insights and resources to navigate this phase with grace.

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Join us on Menopause Made Easy as we dive into the journey of self-discovery during menopause with Gosia Nagy, a holistic health coach and life coach. In this episode, Gosia shares her insights on staying true to yourself, embracing your authentic identity, and navigating the challenges of menopause with grace. Learn how to reconnect with your inner self and thrive through this transformative phase with practical tools and empowering strategies.

• Staying Authentic: Gosia discusses the importance of remaining true to yourself, even amidst societal pressures and shifting identities during menopause.  

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Gosia encourages women to reclaim their power and freedom during menopause, reminding us that this phase is an opportunity to redefine and rediscover ourselves. For personalized guidance, Gosia offers one-on-one coaching through her three-month program to help you thrive with ease.