Today, we are diving into the often overlooked but crucial topic of how societal pressures can impact our self-perception, especially as we age and approach menopause. Modern media perpetuates unrealistic standards of youth and beauty, which can have damaging effects on our self-esteem, correlating youth with our true value. 

Youthfulness is often glorified in the media while completely dismissing the natural and beautiful process of aging. This cultural obsession with staying young can lead many women to feel disconnected from their bodies and fearful of the natural aging process and its connotation with death.

Women should be encouraged to honor their bodies, understand their unique hormonal rhythms, and embrace the natural changes that come with aging. True well-being goes beyond just physical health—it involves a deeper connection with ourselves and a commitment to living in harmony with nature. 

I’m so excited to share this episode with you, and I know you’re going to glean so much wisdom and a new outlook on embracing the aging process and menopause. Tune in today! 

In this episode:

[04:17] Today’s episode surrounds the topic of aging and the seasonal shifts that happen as we age.
[07:15] The journey of dying to our youth requires shifting our focus back to our spiritual journey's.
[13:03] The truth behind estrogen and the hormones in our bodies and throughout our cycles.
[19:31] Are women who are going through perimenopause and menopause estrogen-deficient?
[24:00] We, as women, need to tap back into the powers that have been bestowed upon us. 
[28:28] The movement of our energy during perimenopause and menopause. 
[31:36] Working through our emotional baggage during perimenopause and menopause. 
[36:20] Re-establishing healthy habits and patterns is key during perimenopause and menopause. 
[41:27] Always do the appropriate research before you explore hormonal replacement therapy. 
[44:34] Thanks for joining me on The Fully Nourished Podcast today!

Links and Resources:

Books I mentioned:

Feminine Forever:https://amzn.to/3CjQKmn
Aging as a Spiritual Practice:https://amzn.to/3CjQKmn
The Greatest Experiment Performed on Women:https://amzn.to/3CjQKmnEstrogen's Storm Season:https://amzn.to/3CjQKmn

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