Do you have questions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in menopause but you don’t know who to ask?


Enter our guest in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, Jennifer Gularson. Jennifer is a functional medicine practitioner who specializes in HRT for perimenopausal and menopausal women, and she’s here to answer your burning questions about HRT.


This is something that isn’t talked about a lot, so it’s no surprise that you have unanswered questions. This episode will provide you with some foundational information about what happens to your hormones during menopause, what HRT can help with, and what HRT might look like in different circumstances. We’re talking about symptoms, benefits, risks, methods, and so much more. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The best time to replace hormones 
• Why women need testosterone 
• Benefits of estrogen that you might not know about
• The roles of different hormones in your body

Tune in to get the scoop on all things HRT.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Jennifer’s Website: yourbestlifewithjennifer.com

Follow @jennifergularson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifergularson/

Follow Jennifer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifergularson 

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How often do you celebrate yourself and your wins?


This episode is an invitation for you to join us in celebrating you! We are all women going through life together and our experiences are worth celebrating. 


Julie Blamphin is joining us to share what she’s learned about vulnerability and why it’s so important to share your story. You might think your story doesn’t matter but you’re so wrong, and Julie is here to tell you why. 


Julie is a yoga pro, speaker, retreat leader, and the founder of Stretch Your Spirit. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The heartbreaking truth about how little we celebrate our wins 
• Ways to instantly reconnect with yourself 
• The most important thing Julie learned about being vulnerable 

If you love connecting with others, having shared experiences, and talking about womanhood, this episode is for you.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Get Julie’s Freebie: https://www.stretchyourspirit.com/top3tips?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2pLUeSZISSUrn5Y-ddWOR_wSClXdnMrmBwJdVGzUkRSEhcKHVPIjMyqhc_aem_ARV7gX59yxFLmR2lS0A7RCivAQDrCwHdJNcekj0nJUQHRo1ImhXgrZfoq3F14g-4bPxrZkcUyNsHslBlU-Beb6t7

Visit Julie’s Website: https://www.stretchyourspirit.com/

Join Julie’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stretchyourspirit/

Follow @stretchyourspirit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stretchyourspirit/

Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-blamphin-b60397204/ 

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Did you know that it’s possible to reverse diabetes?


There’s a lot that we’re not taught about the prevention and even reversal of diabetes, especially as women. That’s why I’ve recruited the help of an expert to take us through it in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive. Dr Lara May is here to teach you what your family doctor never did about diabetes. 


Dr. Lara is a functional medicine clinical specialist, master intuitive healer, and international teacher and speaker. She's on a mission to empower you to take an active role in your healing journey, aiming for holistic health mastery of the mind, body, and spirit.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Lies you’ve heard about diabetes 
• One thing that is raising your cortisol without you realizing
• What you can do right now to prevent diabetes 

If you have questions or concerns about your glucose levels, this is a great place to start.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Dr. Lara’s Website: www.drlaramay.com

Follow @drlaramay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaramay/

Follow Dr. Lara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlaramay

Get Your Free Meditation: https://drlaramay.com/energyhealingbundle 

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What can you do to make your hormones happy during perimenopause?


In the last episode of the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast, we talked about what to expect from perimenopause and how to know when you’re in it. In this episode, we’re going one step further to discuss what you can do about the perimenopausal symptoms that are making your life miserable. I’m here to arm you with tools you can master on your own so that you can take action right now to start feeling better. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• One pervasive thing that is wreaking havoc on your hormones
• Easy lifestyle changes you can make to balance your hormones
• Ways to train your body to recover from stress 

How are you going to hack your hormones? Tune in to discover your answer.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Set Up a Consultation at a Clinic in Maryland: www.meadowhillwellness.com

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Today on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast is the “What to Expect When You Aren’t Expecting Anything” Perimenopause Edition.


No one hands you a guide or even tells you much about what to expect during perimenopause, and it will probably start before you’re expecting it at all. This episode will teach you how to recognize the signs of perimenopause so that you can take your health into your own hands. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Surprising symptoms that are actually signs of perimenopause 
• One thing most people don’t know about menopause 
• The scary truth about what happens if you don’t address your hormones

Often patients have no idea that their symptoms are perimenopause-related, but I want to change that. Tune in to find out whether your mystery symptoms could be signs of perimenopause.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!

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Are you wondering what’s going on with your hormones?


In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, Dee Davidson is here to help you find answers to your questions. Whatever symptoms you’re experiencing, your body is communicating something to you, and hormone testing can help you understand what it is. 


With over two decades of experience in functional health, Dee Davidson has dedicated her career to empowering women to thrive through a holistic approach to well-being. As a seasoned functional health practitioner, Dee is deeply passionate about guiding women on their wellness journeys, addressing root causes of health concerns, and promoting optimal vitality through personalized protocols. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Where to start when you’re struggling with your hormones
• How to sort through the overwhelming amount of information online
• The value of getting in tune with your body

There’s a lot of information out there about hormone testing, so let us break it down for you in this episode and give you a place to start.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Dee’s Website: www.confidentlyloveyourself.com

Follow @confidently_love_yourself on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidently_love_yourself

Follow Dee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachdeewithcly

Connect with Dee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/confidentlyloveyourself/

Get Dee’s Free eBook: 11 Daily Steps to Release Weight and Prevent Disease: https://dee-davidson.mykajabi.com/pl/2148002829 

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If you’re a woman in midlife, you need to hear this episode on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast! 


I’m talking with Tsgoyna Tanzman all about strokes. Signs and symptoms, what to do if you have one, prevention, and recovery: we’re getting into it all. Women suffer more fatalities from strokes than men, which is why I’m so passionate about having this conversation to educate more women on stroke prevention. Tsgoyna is sharing what you can do to prevent a stroke, what to do in the case of an emergency, and how to have the best recovery in the event that you do have a stroke. 


Tsgoyna specializes in working with clients on simple, functional, and integrative strategies to improve well-being and find meaning and purpose in life. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• How to prevent a stroke
• What to do if you suspect you or someone you know is having a stroke 
• Signs and symptoms of a stroke 

Tune in to learn how Tsgoyna not only prevents strokes but also helps people have the best recoveries possible.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Tsgoyna’s Website: https://hope-stroke.com

Connect with Tsgoyna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsgoyna/

Follow Tsgoyna on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tsgoyna

Download Tsgoyna’s Free Workbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lCRzJSatCbsBAblWnm9-ydH_LuYcI7hI/view?usp=drive_link 

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Have you ever had to care for a loved one through an illness or injury? 


Our guest, Sarah Cart, and I want you to know that you’re not alone. In this episode on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast, I’m sitting down with Sarah to talk about her experience with her husband’s life-threatening health challenges and how she got through it. 


Sarah Cart was raised and educated in New York and New England and wrote for multiple local publications while she and her husband, Ben, raised four sons in northeastern Ohio. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The value of trusting your gut 
• How to find your strength when caring for a loved one
• Getting help with PTSD 

Sarah has a beautiful story and I can’t wait for you to hear it.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Read On My Way Back to You by Sarah Cart: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/On-My-Way-Back-to-You/Sarah-Cart/9781637632512 

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Do you wish that you could stop emotional eating for good?


Sherry Shaban is here to teach you a different approach to health that begins with self-love and listening to your body. Sherry will help you rewire your brain to release self-sabotaging limiting beliefs and fall in love with fitness so that weight loss becomes easy, predictable, and enjoyable. In this episode, we’re discussing what causes emotional eating, how to heal your relationship with your body, and what your gut health has to do with your emotions.


Sherry Shaban is an osteopath and an anti-diet health and life coach from Montreal, QC. She is the founder of the Fall in Love with Fitness podcast, the HIIT Decks™ app, and Make Peace with Food™, the leaders in an anti-diet approach that rewires the brain’s relationship with food to naturally release bodyweight struggles forever. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Putting health before weight loss 
• The power of connecting to your emotions 
• How to stop emotional eating with kindness and self-love 

Tune in to change your relationship with food forever.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Download Sherry’s Free Workbook: www.makepeacewithfood.com

Visit Sherry’s Website: www.sherryshaban.com

Get the HIIT Decks App: www.hiitdecks.com

Follow Sherry on Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/SherryShabanFitness

Follow @sherryshabanfitness on ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/sherryshabanfitness/

Follow @SherryShaban on ⁠X⁠: https://twitter.com/SherryShaban

Follow @sherryshaban on ⁠TikTok⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@sherryshaban

Connect with Sherry on ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherryshaban/

Subscribe to Sherry’s ⁠YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZDsDeXdFBPiWbtdZFeQktw/featured 

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Did you know that your bone health is a major contributing factor to your overall health as you age?


Dr. Neustadt noticed that there were some pretty severe gaps in the healthcare industry when it came to bone health, so he made it his mission to make sure you have all the information you need to maintain healthy bones.


In this episode of the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast, our first male guest, Dr. John Neustadt, is sharing some of the statistics on bone health in midlife, why your bones are so important to your overall health, and what you can do to strengthen your bones and keep them healthy as you age.


Dr. Neustadt (New-Stat), ND, is the Founder and President of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI). Dr. Neustadt has published more than 100 medical articles, written four health and wellness books and is now a #1 Amazon Best Selling Author in the field of Osteoporosis. His most recent book is called Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The problem with relying on the bone density test 
• How to maintain your bone strength 
• Lifestyle changes you can make to strengthen your bones

Whether you’re facing a diagnosis of osteoporosis and wondering where to go from here or you’re trying to take preventative measures to protect your bone health in the future, this episode has something for you.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit the NBI Website: https://nbihealth.com

Get a Free PDF of Dr. Neustadt’s Latest Book Fracture-Proof Your Bones:  https://www.nbihealth.com/fractureproof/

Connect with Dr. Neustadt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-neustadt-nd-1553576/

Follow NBI on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbihealth/

Subscribe to the NBI YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NBIHealth/videos

Reserve Your Spot on the Culinary and Wellness Retreat: https://risingwomanproject.com/retreats/july-2024-retreat-in-dickerson-md/ 

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