✨ Episode Summary:

In this enlightening and empowering episode, Robin is joined by Dr. Christi Tompkins to unpack the physical, emotional, and spiritual shifts women experience during perimenopause and post menopause. Together, they shine a light on what’s often left out of the conversation: the power of education, personalized care like Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and the deep healing that can happen when women feel seen, supported, and informed.

You’ll hear about the importance of self-care, boundaries, community, and celebrating your growth in this sacred chapter of life. This episode is for every woman who wants to feel vibrant, connected, and deeply herself again.

💛 Tangible Takeaways:

• 🌀 Perimenopause can last years—every woman’s experience is unique. Start tracking your cycle and symptoms to understand your body better.
• 📚 Learn about menopause now—don’t wait until you’re deep in it. Education helps you feel empowered, not blindsided.
• 💊 HRT isn’t one-size-fits-all—work with a provider who personalizes it based on your symptoms and labs.
• 🧘‍♀️ Support your nervous system daily—whether that’s meditation, journaling, or grounding, your emotional health is just as important as hormones.
• ✋ Set boundaries unapologetically—this is the season to protect your peace and realign your priorities.
• 🧡 Find or build community—being around women who "get it" is life-giving and validating.
• ✨ Embrace change as growth—this phase isn’t the end of vitality, it’s the beginning of deeper authenticity.

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🧭 Chapter Guide:

00:00 – Introduction to Menopause and Perimenopause

01:20 – Understanding Perimenopause vs. Postmenopause

08:04 – The Importance of Education and Self-Advocacy

09:58 – Anxiety and Hormonal Changes

20:14 – Exploring Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

26:24 – The Role of Self-Care and Mind-Body Connection

32:57 – Navigating Change: Embracing New Versions of Ourselves

39:26 – Mindfulness and Meditation: Tools for Inner Peace

46:52 – Prioritizing Authenticity: Letting Go of Superficial Connections

54:48 – The Journey of Self-Discovery: Embracing Change and Growth

📲 Connect with Dr. Christi Tompkins:

For the past 18 years, Dr. Kristi Tompkins, a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, has grown her practice as a women’s health and lifestyle medicine expert, supporting women in all stages of life with various health and hormone-related conditions.

Her passion is in working with women during the hormone and mid-life transition years of Perimenopause and Menopause, inspiring them to develop deeper mind-body awareness, emotional resilience and empowerment during the “Second Act” of their lives.

Integrating the teachings of Functional Medicine, Transformational Coaching, Mind-Body Medicine, and many other universal therapies, Dr. Kristi partners with her clients, evaluates the underlying cause of all symptoms, uses functional lab tests and creates personalized therapeutic protocols for the most effective transformational healing results.

• https://doctorkristi.com
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• https://www.youtube.com/@drkristitompkins
• https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Kristi.Tompkins/
• https://www.instagram.com/drkristitompkins/
• https://www.naturemedclinic.com

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