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  • Keeping Promises In this Perimenopause Season

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    Amanda shared details about her "Keeping Promises" program, a 45-day group initiative focused on helping women maintain self-promises related to health and wellness. She explained the program's structure, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal motivations ("whys") and addressing beliefs that may hinder progress. Amanda highlighted the program's holistic approach, which includes small, manageable goals, environmental clutter clearing, and anchoring techniques to reinforce positive beliefs. She also discussed the integration of Reiki sessions and the use of specific products to support participants' health journeys. Amanda expressed her passion for the program and encouraged listeners to consider joining, emphasizing the community aspect and the belief in participants' potential for self-improvement.


    Grab my hand & TOGETHER we will be the women who SOAR in this season!

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    18 min
  • Belief Reiki Session

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    Amanda conducted a guided Reiki session focused on helping listeners release limiting beliefs. She guided participants through a meditation exercise where they identified a belief they wanted to shed, acknowledged its protective purpose, and visualized releasing it from their body through breathing techniques. Amanda then performed Reiki energy work while encouraging participants to focus on a new, positive belief they wanted to embrace. The session concluded with Amanda reminding participants they could return to the meditation anytime they needed to work through their beliefs.

    20 min
  • Listen, Trust & Advocate In Perimenopause

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    Amanda shared her personal experience with perimenopause, discussing how she went through depression, weight gain, and headaches without any doctor ever mentioning perimenopause as a potential cause. She emphasized the importance of listening to, trusting, and advocating for one's body during this transition, highlighting how hormone fluctuations can lead to various symptoms. Amanda stressed the need for women to seek help and share their stories to raise awareness and improve understanding of perimenopause, advocating for better medical support and recognition of these experiences.


    Grab my hand & TOGETHER we will be the women who SOAR in this season!

     https://msha.ke/amandamaesmile
    https://www.instagram.com/amandamaecoaching/

    AmandaFortin27576870.arbonne.com

    https://Elliemd.com/AmandaFortin

    19 min
  • Elizabeth Sherman with practical habits to help in Perimenopause!

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    Elizabeth, a health coach with 20 years of experience, discussed her transition from being a personal trainer and nutritionist to focusing on helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause, emphasizing the importance of addressing broader life factors beyond physical health. She shared her personal journey and experiences with stress management, highlighting how addressing multiple aspects including food, exercise, sleep, and stress can significantly impact menopausal symptoms. Elizabeth discussed practical health habits and strategies for midlife women, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, realistic goal-setting, and personalized approaches to health, while also touching on the changing relationship with body image during menopause.

    Get into Elizabeth's world: 

    Website/Blog
    https://elizabethsherman.com 

    Instagram
    https://instagram.com/elizabeth.sherman.coach  @elizabeth.sherman.coach

    YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/@elizabeth.sherman 

    Facebook Page
    https://www.facebook.com/TotalHealthbyEliz  

    LinkedIn
    http://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethsherma 

    Podcast

    Total Health in Midlife

    https://www.elizabethsherman.com/podcast  

    Grab my hand & TOGETHER we will be the women who SOAR in this season!

     https://msha.ke/amandamaesmile
    https://www.instagram.com/amandamaecoaching/

    AmandaFortin27576870.arbonne.com

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    35 min
  • 5G's in Perimenopause

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    Amanda introduced her "SOAR season" podcast series focused on perimenopause and menopause experiences, sharing her personal journey through these life stages. She outlined her 5G framework - Grace, Gratitude, Grit, Glee, and Gal Gangs - as key tools for navigating perimenopause challenges. Amanda explained how each G helps her manage physical and emotional changes, including giving herself permission to rest when needed (Grace), maintaining a daily gratitude practice, finding small moments of happiness, and surrounding herself with supportive communities. She emphasized that these tools helped her through depression in her 40s and continue to provide structure and motivation in her 50s.


    Grab my hand & TOGETHER we will be the women who SOAR in this season!

     https://msha.ke/amandamaesmile
    https://www.instagram.com/amandamaecoaching/

    AmandaFortin27576870.arbonne.com

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    19 min
  • SOAR Season In Perimenopause

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    Amanda announced the relaunch of her podcast with a new focus on perimenopause and menopause, introducing her new podcast name "SOAR Season" and discussing her personal journey of self-discovery and authenticity. She shared insights about her balanced lifestyle, morning routine, and professional achievements while emphasizing the importance of learning from life's challenges and maintaining equilibrium. Amanda expressed her vision for the podcast's future and offered resources to listeners, concluding with a request for ratings and reviews to expand her reach.


    Grab my hand & TOGETHER we will be the women who SOAR in this season!

     https://msha.ke/amandamaesmile
    https://www.instagram.com/amandamaecoaching/

    AmandaFortin27576870.arbonne.com

    https://Elliemd.com/AmandaFortin

    28 min
  • 2026 Guided Reiki

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    Amanda conducted a guided Reiki session focused on reflecting on the past year and envisioning the future self for 2026. She led participants through a relaxation exercise and guided visualization, encouraging them to identify achievements, release unwanted habits, and imagine their ideal identity for the new year. Amanda provided a script for participants to create a vivid, emotionally charged scene representing their future self, emphasizing the power of visualization to manifest desired outcomes. The session concluded with gratitude and encouragement for participants to revisit their imagined scene regularly, reinforcing their ability to create their desired future.


    Journal Questions:

    -What are you celebrating for 2025? What went really well?

    -How has this paved your way for what's to come in 2026.

    -What cannot come with me?

    -What is no longer available?

    -What identies are you calling in?

    What beliefs and behaviors does this version of you have or do?

    -What will 2026 feel like to you?

    -What will you look like?

    -Where will you be?

    -Use your 5 sense to make it real.


    Songs: Oceans by Kenna Childs, I am by Krishan


    Grab my hand & TOGETHER we will be the women who choose ourselves in this next journey! https://msha.ke/amandamaesmile
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    AmandaFortin27576870.arbonne.com

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    25 min
  • Happy Holidays!

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    Amanda shared updates about upcoming content and events, including a Reiki session next week and the launch of a new podcast season focused on perimenopause and menopause in 2026. She expressed hope that the content would help others who, like her, felt scared and alone during their menopausal transition. Amanda also highlighted Arbonne's health and wellness products as a way to support oneself during this life stage, encouraging listeners to reach out if they were interested in learning more about the products.


    Grab my hand & TOGETHER we will be the women who choose ourselves in this next journey! https://msha.ke/amandamaesmile
    https://www.instagram.com/amandamaecoaching/

    AmandaFortin27576870.arbonne.com

    https://Elliemd.com/AmandaFortin

    4 min
  • Nurture Your Wealth Management with Nancy Griffin

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    Nancy Griffin, a wealth advisory expert, discussed her focus on women clients and the importance of health alongside wealth management, highlighting women's disproportionate responsibility for family well-being and the need for better understanding of women-specific health issues like heart disease. She also shared her personal experiences and stories about her parents' financial acumen, emphasizing the importance of understanding clients' individual needs and supporting their priorities. Lastly, Nancy discussed her approach as a wealth advisor, her community events, and her upcoming presentation to wealth advisors about menopause awareness and its relevance across cultures.

    • Website - https://womenworthwellness.com/
    • LinkedIn Personal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancygriffincfpepc/
    • LinkedIn Company - https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenworthandwellness/
    • Facebook Personal - https://www.facebook.com/nancy.griffin.1293
    • Facebook Company - https://www.facebook.com/womenworthandwellness
    • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/womenworthandwellness/
    • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODT3IoUJsg0HEDx1zMQRHA
    • X - https://x.com/@womenworthandwe

    Grab my hand & TOGETHER we will be the women who choose ourselves in this next journey! https://msha.ke/amandamaesmile
    https://www.instagram.com/amandamaecoaching/

    AmandaFortin27576870.arbonne.com

    https://Elliemd.com/AmandaFortin


    21 min
  • Nurture Your Skin with Dr Erbu Karpuzoglu

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    Dr. Erbru, an immunologist and molecular medicine expert, shared her journey into skincare and discussed the lack of scientific integration in current products, motivated by her research on estrogen's impact on the immune system and personal experiences with stress-induced skin issues. She and Amanda discussed the challenges of finding affordable yet effective skincare products and the importance of investing in quality items with transparent ingredients and scientific backing. Dr. Erbru shared her strategies for managing autoimmune conditions and introduced her Ava Sienna skincare line, including new devices for UV protection and non-invasive facial treatments, while emphasizing the value of proper skincare routines and stress management techniques.

    https://www.instagram.com/aveseena/


    Grab my hand & TOGETHER we will be the women who choose ourselves in this next journey! https://msha.ke/amandamaesmile
    https://www.instagram.com/amandamaecoaching/

    AmandaFortin27576870.arbonne.com

    https://Elliemd.com/AmandaFortin



    28 min

About Nurture Herself

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Welcome to Nurture Herself ✨

I’m Amanda—a midlife stepmomma, wellness advocate, and woman who is right in the middle of this wild, wonderful, sometimes confusing season of life.

For a…