In today's episode Marianne is speaking with Amanda Lewis, a Midwife & Nurse Practitioner, and the Founder of Vivacious Women’s Wellness. Amanda’s journey has been one of transformation, from being burnt out and overworked to prioritizing self-care and stepping into the realm of women’s health service.

In this episode you will hear Marianne and Amanda talk about:

Amanda’s Journey

• Amanda shares her personal transformation story, highlighting her shift from burnout to finding purpose in serving women's health.
• Emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care and the challenges she overcame to get where she is today.

Weight Loss 

• Medication
• Daily Habits
• Selfcare

Understanding Hormones

• Discussion on when women should consider getting their hormones checked and the importance of doing so.
• Exploring the challenges women face in getting hormone tests done and practical steps to navigate this process.
• Amanda sheds light on the significance of hormone test results and the potential implications for women’s health.
• Definition and explanation of hormone replacement therapy, along with considerations for determining its suitability for individual cases.

Navigating Perimenopause/Menopause Symptoms

• Strategies for initiating conversations about perimenopause/menopause symptoms and minimizing their impact on daily life.

Sexual Health

• Addressing common issues such as exhaustion, low libido, and slow arousal in the context of sexual health.
• Amanda offers insights into potential solutions and approaches to improve sexual wellness.

Connect with Amanda:
Website - https://www.vivaciousww.com/
Website Resource Page- https://www.vivaciousww.com/resources
Libido Magazine - https://mailchi.mp/b4a5e45c98b6/d51x0c0hiw
https://www.prosayla.com

Books Amanda Mentioned:
Hormone Intelligence - https://a.co/d/8jmaVxp
The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution - https://a.co/d/gvmtDSw

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