​​Have you ever wondered about how menopause impacts mental health?

In this episode of All Things Menopausal, Mary chats with Audrianna Joy Gurr, a seasoned therapist, about the mental health challenges and opportunities during menopause. 

Audrianna brings nearly two decades of experience as a licensed professional counselor, with a specialty in telehealth and perinatal mental health. She shares her story from working in international education to becoming a therapist after her mother’s passing and her extensive work in community mental health including her accolades from the Portland Police and FBI.

Here are some key insights you’ll learn in this episode:

1. The intersection of menopause and mental health
2. Grief and menopause
3. Support systems and community during menopause
4. Parenting, self-esteem, and identity during menopause 
5. Practical tools for managing menopause-related emotional symptoms
6. Insights from Audrianna's research and upcoming workbook on menopause

Resources:

• Learn more about Audrianna on her website
• Connect with Audrianna on Instagram
• Preview the I'm Still Hot Workbook 

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Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture.

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Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.

Hey listeners, today is a solo episode. I, your host Mary, will explore the complex relationship between menopause and inflammation - a hot topic talked about plenty yet not addressed effectivley, in my opionion.

I dive into how menopause affects the body's inflammatory response and briefly share four insights on managing symptoms:

• Nutrition
• Movement
• Sleep optimization
• Stress reduction

These four areas of health optimization are discussed in greater detail in my blog article, Four Holistic Approaches to Manage Inflammation in Menopause

Experts in the field of women's health featured in previous episodes worth listening to nclude:

• Alicia Jones
• Michaela Morrell
• Audrianna Gurr (airing June 17)

Resources:

• The Menopause Brain
• Replication of cortisol circadian rhythm: new advances in hydrocortisone replacement therapy
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Menopause
• Integrative Therapies for Menopause

Dowload my FREE Guide, Understanding Adaptogens: Nature's Stress Relievers

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Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture.

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Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.

​​Have you ever wondered how to get out of a midlife slump?

In this episode of All Things Menopausal, Mary explores midlife transitions with Tina C. Hines, a fifth-generation empath, intuitive clairvoyant, medium, and healer. 

She is also a certified life and international transformation coach dedicated to guiding emotionally wounded women toward self-love, self-care, and self-worth. Her expertise has been featured on platforms like Good Morning America and The New York Times, and she conducts healing retreats across the globe.

Here are some key insights you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Unraveling the sacred connection between menopause and spiritual transformation and exploring spiritual awakening and menopause
2. How her personal experience with menopause at age 40 shaped her empathetic coaching style, addressing depression and pivotal life-altering moments in midlife.
3. How to develop your clairvoyant skills and tap into your feminine wisdom and inner knowing that comes with the midlife transition.
4. Empowerment strategies from Tina's global retreats and the effectiveness of engaging in group healing without family members or loved ones.
5. The power in unapologetically reclaiming who we, as wise women, were always meant to be.
6. Healing past wounds or trauma through principles of truth, forgiveness, and love.

Resources:

• Tina’s recommended read: The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz (not an affiliate link)
• Learn more about Tina on her website
• Connect with Tina on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok

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Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture.

Click on the link to learn more 👉🏼👉🏼 https://emmeellecoaching.com/workplace

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Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.

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Welcome to another soothing solo episode where your host Mary will guide you through a powerful heart chakra balancing meditation. In this episode, we focus on the Gemini season and its benefits as an air sign. We will also focus on the Anahata chakra, our heart center - which is also an air element - to cultivate love, compassion, and emotional healing.

Key Takeaways:

• Stop setting high standards for yourself. Try to be present
• Use the energy of Gemini, ruled by Mercury - the planet of communication and intellect
• Gemini season, whether a born under this sun sign or not, is a time to tap into our curiosity, inner wisdom, and to get curious about ourselves
• Community and communication are at the forefront this season encouraging women to share stories of their journey so they do not feel alone and can validate their journey with a ease and confidence
• The heart chakra is essential for emotional balance and deep connections with others
• Regular practice of heart chakra balancing can help in healing past wounds and fostering a more loving and compassionate outlook on life

To explore more meditations to cultivate self compassion, check out my Finding Self Love Meditation

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Mary is a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula and Woman's Coaching Specialist supporting high-achieving women embrace her transition - peri to post. Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking CEOs design policies to accommodate employees at work.

Let’s connect:
Learn how Mary can support you or your organization: Book a free consultation call at https://www.emmeellecoaching.com

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Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and doesn’t replace medical advice. Always consult with the healthcare professional.

Have you ever wondered what exercises are best for menopausal women?

In this episode of All Things Menopausal, Mary dives into the intersection of fitness, nutrition, and menopause with renowned wellness expert, Alicia Jones. 

With a focus on holistic health, Alicia offers invaluable insights tailored for women over 50. Inspired by her grandmother's health journey, Alicia emphasizes the importance of resistance training, understanding insulin resistance, and optimizing sleep. 

Here are some key insights you’ll learn:

1. Macronutrients, the good carb loading required for aging wisely
2. Understand how to manage insulin resistance and hormonal fluctuations 
3. Calories in - calories out conundrum
4. Benefits of strength training for maintaining lean muscle mass
5. Structuring exercise movements effectively to avoid injury 
6. Impact of pelvic floor health and anxiety on well-being
7. The concept of cycling for overcoming the fitness plateaus 
8. The importance of sleep and role of magnesium 

Resources:

• Alicia’s recommended read: Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett (not an affiliate link)
• Learn more about Alicia on her website
• Alicia’s FREE masterclass 
• Connect with Alicia on YouTube or Facebook

The role of magnesium on sleep was discussed. The most efficient way to absorb magnesium is through the skin. To learn more about “soaking in it” tune in to Episode 8: Flow State Float

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Mary is a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula, and Woman's Coaching Specialist supporting high-achieving women to embrace their transition from peri- to post-menopause.

Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture.

Click on the link to learn more 👉🏼👉🏼 https://emmeellecoaching.com/workplace

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Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.

This is a solo episode, released on Mother's Day to pay homage to the generation of mothers of today and yesterday.  I will take you on a  personal journey highlighting May as both Mental Health Month and the importance of open discussions on menopause.


The episode concludes with a special guided meditation aimed at healing and empowering women through the intuitive wisdom of the sacral chakra and third eye, paying homage to the resilience of mothers and grandmothers while fostering self-discovery and empowerment among listeners.


00:00 A Tribute to Mothers and Mental Health Awareness
01:36 The Intersection of Menopause, Mental Health, and Motherhood
02:16 Exploring the Cognitive Effects of Menopause
02:40 A Journey Through PTSD, Menopause, and Healing
03:13 Embracing Intuition and Wisdom in Menopause
05:31 Guided Meditation for Healing and Insight
12:09 Concluding Thoughts and Blessings

Get the most out of balancing the energy of the Sacral Chakra with vocalization, visualization, asanas (yoga poses), and more! Download my free guide

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Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture.

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Have you ever wondered about alternative therapies for menopause symptoms? 

In this episode of All Things Menopausal, Mary dives deep into the world of sound and energy healing with guest, Paula Schuster. With over 25 years of experience as a coach, mentor, and practitioner she shares the significance of energy work in healing, and the potential of Reiki to elicit profound personal transformations.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. The science of sound bath therapy, how it affects the body and mind
2. Misconceptions of bathing in sound such as concerns about volume levels and intensity, or receiving it’s benefits in a virtual space. 
3. The combination of reiki and sound; why you should seek a practitioner who has experience in both modalities
4. How to set intentions and prepare for a sound healing experience
5. How you can perform a DIY  Chakra scan at home to clear blockages and restore balance
6. Bonus: guided meditation

Resources:

• Paula’s recommended read: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, by Don Miguel Ruiz (not an affiliate link)
• Learn more about Paula on her website
• Connect with Paula on Instagram or Facebook
• Listen to Paula’s podcast: Scared as Fuck and Doing it Anyway
• Recommended Read: Think and Grow Rich  by Napoleon Hill (not an affiliate link)

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Mary is a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula, and Woman's Coaching Specialist supporting high-achieving women to embrace their transition from peri- to post-menopause.

Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture.

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Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.

How can my pelvic floor health help me through menopause? What is andropause? Why should I consider my hormonal changes during menopause?

In this episode of All Things Menopausal, Francois Gagnon, Chief Medical Exercise Specialist at the Other Pain Clinic, dives into the multifaceted realm of menopause, pelvic floor health, hormonal transitions, & andropause.

With 15+ years of experience in empowering individuals with chronic pain to reclaim vitality and mobility through innovative treatments and holistic coaching. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. Using pfilAtes (pelvic floor strengthening system) and pelvic floor health to be proactive during your menopause transition
2. Hormone education and its impact on alleviating menopause symptoms 
3. A comparative look at menopause and andropause: a global perspective and impacts on overall health
4. Testosterone and relationship dynamics: insights into maintaining harmony amidst hormonal transitions

Resources:

Get in touch with Francios Gagnon at the Other Pain Clinic

Francois’s recommended read: "Poke the Box" by Seth Godin (not an affiliate link)

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Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture.

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In this episode of All Things Menopausal, Ray Doktor, Psy. D. (yes, his last name is Doktor!) discusses the benefits of integrating Eastern and Western healing approaches and practical tools for self-discovery.

Over the past 27 years Ray Doktor, Psy. D. has helped over 6k clients break through limiting beliefs, have better relationships, and improve their family life through relationship & life coaching. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. The Power of Self-Awareness: overcoming our insecurities to create a healthier relationship with ourselves and with a partner.

2. Integration of Eastern and Western Healing Modalities: techniques such as yoga, integration of the feminine and masculine energies, and the importance of somatic experiences in therapy and everyday stress management

3. The Benefits of Self-Care: in whatever form of relaxation it might be, the aim is to experience pleasure and joy

4. Practical Tools for Self-Discovery, Personal Development, and Healing: how to break old patterns of limiting beliefs to find personal empowerment 

5. Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity: releasing trauma, letting go, and creating a safe space for exploration as we transition through midlife and the years beyond.

Resources:

All It Takes Is One: Drop Your One Big Hidden Belief and Master Your Life by Dr. Ray Doktor (not an affiliate link)
Dr. Ray’s website

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Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture.

Click on the link to learn more 👉🏼👉🏼 https://emmeellecoaching.com/workplace

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In this solo episode, I delve into the lesser-explored connection between menopause and PTSD, particularly in women with service in uniform backgrounds. Drawing from my own professional journey, I shed light on how hormonal shifts during menopause can intensify PTSD symptoms, presenting a distinct challenge for serving and veteran women.

Throughout the episode, I stress the significance of cognitive behavior therapy, hormonal treatments, and tailored healthcare strategies for women navigating both menopause and PTSD, especially those who have served. I advocate for increased awareness, education, and support tailored to this unique demographic, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing their specific needs for their overall well-being in the workforce including military forces and civilian organizations.

For more indepth details on hormonal health and cognitive effects with menopause, listen to my episode with Dr. Fiona Lovely. To learn more about the need to prioritize menopausal awareness in the workplace, read the following blog article.

Sever mental illness with perimenpause is also a complex intersection that has recently garnered attention thanks to a recent groundbreaking study.  For a summary of the study's findings, read the following blog article.

One last point, not mentioned in this episode but coming up in a future episode is Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury and for Trauma. Learn how to take your holistic healing one step further, visit the Love Your Brain website for more details. If you live in the Comox Valley, check out the class offerings at Broken Squirrel Wellness.

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Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture.

Click on the link to learn more 👉🏼👉🏼 https://emmeellecoaching.com/workplace

Ready to transform your menopause journey? Learn how Mary can work with you 1:1. Book a free consultation call.

Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.