One of the most devastating health concerns that can happen as we get older is female pattern hair loss. In this episode, I discuss many potential causes as well as what you can do about it.

You will learn:

• How stress affects your hair

• Possible nutritional deficiencies that could be affecting your hair

• How hormones can affect your hair

• How to bring more circulation to your hair follicles

• Why having a waistline over 35 inches is detrimental to your hair, and what to do about it

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast's information is general in nature and for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

For this episode, I interviewed Dr. Neal Barnard about phytoestrogens and the WAVS study, in which participants reduced their hot flashes by eating boiled soybeans and following a vegan diet.

Dr. Neal Barnard is an adjunct professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, hormonal symptoms, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institute of Health, that paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many patients. His latest book is The Power Foods Diet, the Breakthrough Plan that Traps, Tames, and Burns Calories for Easy and Permanent Weight Loss.

You will learn:

• What are phytoestrogens and how they help with menopause

• How phytoestrogens interact with the body compared to hormone replacement therapy

• How the participants of the WAVS study prepared their soybeans

• How phytoestrogens affect PCOS and endometriosis

• How the hormones in dairy products affect women during menopause

• Is it safe for men to consume soy?

• How the Power Foods Diet helped participants lose weight without added exercise

• Dr. Barnard's tips for balancing hormones.

Dr. Barnard's website: https://pcrm.org Follow Dr. Barnard on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard/

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There are many reasons why we may experience cravings during menopause. In this episode, you will learn ten strategies to help deal with them.

You may also find these episodes helpful:

Menopause and Sleep

Mindful Eating

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For this episode, I interviewed Dreena Burton (the OG vegan author with six solo printed titles and two additional books co-authored with Dr. Neal Barnard) about her fascial self-stretching method, which provides the tools to regain a youthful body free of pain and stiffness.

You will learn:

• How Dreena transitioned from cookbook author to Fascia FLO

• How overactivity impacts peri menopause

• How Fascia FLO nourishes the organs

• Why the source of your pain might surprise you

• How an office job affects the body

• Why fitness doesn't have to be painful

Dreena's websites: dreenaburton.com and fasciaflo.com Follow Dreena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreenaburton/ Follow Dreena on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DreenaBurtonPlantPoweredKitchen

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Protein is definitely an important topic, and an important one, especially for menopause. Aside from the structure of the body, protein plays many critical roles in maintaining our health.

In this episode, you will learn:

-why our protein needs change with age

-why we need as much protein variety as possible

-how protein affects mood

-how to know if you are not getting enough protein

And much more!

In my free guide, Five Action Steps to Elevate Your Vegan Menopause Experience, I share five simple steps you can implement immediately, to feel more calm, more positive, and less affected by menopausal symptoms.

If you're struggling with menopause symptoms, a Menopause Wellness Check will help! You will get a custom video with feedback and tips based on the information you provide.

DISCLAIMER: This information is general in nature and for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Chef Agathe is a raw vegan chef who healed herself from rheumatoid arthritis by changing her diet. She successfully owned and operated Café by Tao for eight years and now teaches online courses about raw vegan foods through her Living Cuisine Academy. Chef Agathe brings a wealth of experience to the table, having successfully transitioned her three children to living cuisine raw food and knows how to tactfully address concerns from your family and friends without creating hard feelings.

In this episode, you will learn:

-How a raw vegan diet reduces chronic inflammation

-How to detoxify your body

-The difference between a healthy vegan diet and an unhealthy one

-How food helps skin and autoimmune conditions

-Chef Agathe's secret to making raw vegan food more approachable

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In my free guide, Five Action Steps to Elevate Your Vegan Menopause Experience, I share five simple steps you can implement immediately, to feel more calm, more positive, and less affected by menopausal symptoms.

If you're struggling with menopause symptoms, a Menopause Wellness Check will help! You will get a custom video with feedback and tips based on the information you provide.

DISCLAIMER: This information is general in nature and for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

This episode is all about breast health. You will learn:

-why breasts are more vulnerable to cancer during and after menopause

-why the vegan diet is beneficial

-which foods help and which foods are harmful

-lifestyle practices to take care of your breasts

-why you should avoid underwire bras

Products mentioned (contain affiliate links to support the podcast):

Living Libations Breast Massage Oil

Revolution Adjustable Pullover Bra by Knix

Download my free guide, Five Action Steps to Elevate Your Vegan Menopause Experience, in which I share five simple steps you can implement immediately, to feel more calm, more positive, and less affected by menopausal symptoms.

If you're struggling with menopause symptoms, a Menopause Wellness Check will help! You will get a custom video with feedback and tips based on the information you provide.

DISCLAIMER: This information on this website is general in nature and for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

On this episode, I interviewed Brigitte Gemme, batch cooking wizard, of Vegan Family Kitchen. Brigitte is the author of Flow in the Kitchen, Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking.

We discussed:

-society's trend in moving towards convenience food and the effect on health

-how batch cooking can help with stress

-what to do if you hate cooking

-infusing food with love

-cooking as a mindfulness practice

And much more!

Brigitte's Instagram.

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Brigitte's Meal Plans.

In my free guide, Five Action Steps to Elevate Your Vegan Menopause Experience, I share five simple steps you can implement immediately, to feel more calm, more positive, and less affected by menopausal symptoms

If you're struggling with menopause symptoms, a Menopause Wellness Check will help! You will get a custom video with feedback and tips based on the information you provide.

DISCLAIMER: This information is general in nature and for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

As we age, our skin becomes more dry. Estrogen keeps our skin and tissues more supple and when that declines, the skin can become more delicate and fragile. In this episode, I share skin care tips and my routine.

I mentioned in my episode about hydration that water helps to keep you skin plump, which can reduce wrinkles.

Here is a link to a short Instagram video I did on drinking water as a meditative experience.

Products mentioned in this episode (if you use the following links, I will receive a small percentage which supports the podcast):

Rosewater Face Mist

Aroma Glow Face Complex for Dry/Sensitive Ageless Skin

Aroma Glow Face Therapy for Dry/Sensitive Ageless Skin

Whether you want to try the products from this store or another aromatherapy store, I highly, highly recommend using natural, organic, handmade, plant-based products. I feel that they are amazing for a skin, a luxurious treat, and they are also not tested on animals. I hope these skin tips are beneficial to you!

In my free guide, Five Action Steps to Elevate Your Vegan Menopause Experience, I share five simple steps you can implement immediately, to feel more calm, more positive, and less affected by menopausal symptoms

If you're struggling with menopause symptoms, a Menopause Wellness Check will help! You will get a custom video with feedback and tips based on the information you provide.

DISCLAIMER: This information on this podcast is general in nature and for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Why would you want to eat mindfully? One reason is that as estrogen drops, we have a tendency toward more eating and getting less movement, which would lead to weight gain.

We also have another hormone called leptin that signals that we are full. When estrogen decreases in menopause, we can become resistant to leptin and may not recognize the signals that we are full. So you may feel more hungry during perimenopause.

Another reason for mindful eating is if you eat when you are stressed, that could lead to eating more food.

In this episode, you will learn:

-Why you may have stopped eating according to your own needs

-How to recognize whether you are actually hungry

-What to do if you want to eat for an emotional reason

-What a mindful eating practice could look like and how to scale it to your lifestyle.

In my free guide, Five Action Steps to Elevate Your Vegan Menopause Experience, I share five simple steps you can implement immediately, to feel more calm, more positive, and less affected by menopausal symptoms

If you're struggling with menopause symptoms, a Menopause Wellness Check will help! You will get a custom video with feedback and tips based on the information you provide.