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In episode two of my four-part Women’s Health Series, we’re talking about the many symptoms of perimenopause and why this season can leave you feeling like you no longer recognize yourself.

We’ll cover changes in your cycle, sleep, mood, memory, energy, weight, joints, sexual health, and more. We’ll also discuss the silent changes you may not feel, including high cholesterol and increased heart disease risk, and why preventive care matters during midlife.

In this episode:

• Why perimenopause symptoms can be difficult to recognize
• Common physical, mental, emotional, and sexual symptoms
• The connection between menopause, cholesterol, and heart health
• Symptoms that should not automatically be blamed on hormones
• How tracking symptoms can help you advocate for better care

Want help understanding and tracking your symptoms? My Pause & Rise workbook includes symptom and cycle trackers, appointment preparation, questions for your provider, and practical midlife support.

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Medical disclaimer: I am a certified menopause coach, not a physician. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Wait… This Is Perimenopause? What Nobody Warned Us About

Have you ever wondered why you suddenly feel unlike yourself, even though your period is still arriving every month?

In the first episode of this four-part Women’s Health Series, Leslie breaks down what perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause actually mean. She also shares her experience of dealing with brain fog, night sweats, anxiety, fatigue, joint pain, body changes, and other symptoms she never realized could be connected. 

This honest and sometimes humorous conversation goes beyond hot flashes to discuss the symptoms women often whisper about, including changes in mood, memory, sleep, bladder function, and confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause
• Why symptoms may begin before your periods become irregular
• Why the menopause transition can feel like a whole-body experience
• Common symptoms that are not always recognized
• Why every new symptom should not automatically be blamed on hormones
• When symptoms or unusual bleeding need medical attention
• How to track your symptoms and prepare for a productive doctor’s appointment
• Three practical steps you can take when you do not know where to begin

Pause & Rise Workbook

Recognizing your symptoms is the first step. Tracking them can help you turn confusion into useful information.

Pause & Rise: A Hormone Health Workbook for Menopause & Perimenopause was created to help you better understand and document what you are experiencing. It includes symptom and cycle tracking, appointment preparation, doctor advocacy tools, questions to ask, treatment education, journaling prompts, and practical support for your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

This workbook does not diagnose or replace medical care. It helps you feel more informed, organized, and prepared to advocate for yourself.

Learn more or purchase Pause & Rise:
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Midlife Clarity Coaching

If you feel overwhelmed by the changes happening in your body and life, Leslie’s Midlife Clarity Coaching can help you organize your concerns, identify your priorities, prepare for important healthcare conversations, and create a manageable plan for your next season.

Coaching provides educational and personal-development support. It does not include medical diagnosis, lab interpretation, prescribing, or treatment recommendations.

Learn more or schedule your clarity coaching session:
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Important Disclaimer

Leslie Martinez is a Certified Master Life Coach and certified menopause coach. She is not a physician or licensed medical provider. This episode is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any medical condition. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional about your symptoms, health history, medications, and treatment options. Do not begin, stop, or change any medication based on this episode.

If this episode helped you recognize something you have been experiencing, share it with another woman who may need this conversation. Be sure to follow or subscribe to the Your Joyful Order Podcast and YouTube channel so you do not miss the rest of the Women’s Health Series.

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Email: [email protected]
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What do you do when your faith feels dry, your heart is heavy, and God seems distant?

In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with spiritual mentor Paris Byrum to explore what it means to remain faithful in seasons of grief, suffering, and uncertainty. Together, we unpack the biblical practice of lament, why grieving is not a sign of weak faith, and how God meets us in the wilderness.

If you've ever wondered where God is in the middle of heartbreak, burnout, unanswered prayers, or life's unexpected losses, this episode offers hope, practical encouragement, and permission to bring your whole heart before Him.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• What it means to have "faith in the wilderness"
• Why grief is a normal and necessary part of the Christian journey
• The difference between biblical lament and losing faith
• How suppressing pain can hinder healing
• Practical ways to stay connected to God when you feel spiritually dry
• How slowing down creates space for healing and spiritual growth
• Why God welcomes your honest prayers, even when they're filled with questions

Key Takeaway

Faith isn't the absence of grief; it's choosing to bring your grief to God. The wilderness isn't evidence that God has left you; it may be the very place where He draws you closer than ever before.

Connect with Paris Byrum

Paris Byrum is a spiritual mentor who helps Christian women experience lasting transformation through biblical wisdom, healing, and spiritual formation in the midst of suffering. Through trauma-informed mentorship and spiritual direction, she guides women toward a faith that is deeply rooted, honest, and sustainable.

🌿 Learn more: Between Grief and Glory

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Remember... no matter how long the wilderness feels, God has not abandoned you. He is present, He is faithful, and He is still writing your story.

Keep chasing joy.

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What do you do when life doesn’t unfold the way you prayed it would?

In this deeply tender episode of Your Joyful Order Podcast, Leslie sits down with Carmen Meurer to talk about the sacred and often painful space of waiting on God—especially in seasons marked by heartbreak, loss, and unanswered prayers.

Carmen shares pieces of her journey through family estrangement, the grief that comes with it, and the ways God has met her in the wilderness. Together, Leslie and Carmen explore what it looks like to cling to faith when healing feels slow, answers are unclear, and the future feels uncertain.

This conversation is for anyone walking through a difficult waiting season—whether it’s estrangement, broken relationships, loss, or simply trusting God for what’s next.

In this episode, we discuss:
• What faith can look like in the middle of unanswered prayers
• Navigating grief, rejection, and deep emotional pain
• Finding God’s presence in seasons of silence
• The importance of surrender when outcomes are out of your control
• Rebuilding hope and joy in unexpected seasons

Sometimes waiting isn’t wasted—it’s where God does some of His deepest work.

Connect with Carmen:
Website: carmenmeurer.com
Instagram: @carmencmeurer

Get her Devotional:
Carmen’s devotional, The Wilderness Between: A Journey for Parents Walking Through Estrangement 
(look for it on her website)

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Fatherhood has a profound impact on how we see ourselves, how we build relationships, and even how we understand God.

In this special Father’s Day episode, Leslie sits down with Cliff Wright- minister, coach, founder of Hope 4 Families Ministries, and author of Quarterback Daddy- for a meaningful conversation about the role of a father and why it matters.

Together, they explore the unique influence fathers have on their children, the lasting effects of father wounds, and how healing is possible even when relationships are broken or reconciliation isn’t an option.

Whether you had a loving father, a distant father, or no father figure at all, this conversation offers insight, encouragement, and hope for your journey.

In This Episode:

•  What “Quarterback Daddy” means and why fatherhood matters 
•  The unique role fathers play in shaping identity 
•  How father wounds can affect relationships, confidence, and faith 
•  Practical steps toward healing and breaking generational cycles 
•  Why understanding God as Father can be difficult and transformative 
•  Encouragement for fathers, daughters, and families 

About Our Guest

Cliff Wright is a minister, life purpose coach, and founder of Hope 4 Families Ministries. With a passion for strengthening families and equipping fathers, Cliff has spent years mentoring men, leading ministry groups, and helping families build lives rooted in hope. He has been married to his wife, Sondria, for more than 43 years and is a proud father and grandfather.

Connect with Cliff Wright

🌐 Website:
 https://hope4familiesministriestv.tv

📱Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cliffwrightspeaks/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@CityCoronaCA

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Twenty-five years ago, Steve and I stood at the altar with big dreams, a lot of love, and very little understanding of what marriage would actually require.

Over the last 25 years, we've walked through seasons of joy, parenting, ministry, business ownership, financial challenges, personal growth, and countless ordinary moments that ultimately shaped our marriage more than any grand milestone ever could.

In this special anniversary episode, we're sitting down together for an honest conversation about what marriage has actually taught us. We're sharing lessons learned, mistakes made, unexpected surprises, hard seasons, and the habits that have helped us stay connected through every chapter of life.

Whether you've been married for decades, are newly married, dating, or simply hoping for a healthy relationship one day, we hope our story encourages you and reminds you that healthy marriages aren't built on perfection—they're built on commitment, grace, friendship, and faith.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• What we thought marriage would be like versus reality
• The biggest adjustments during our early years together
• How we've changed as individuals over 25 years
• The seasons that stretched us the most as a couple
• Lessons we've learned about forgiveness and commitment
• What matters more, and less, as the years go by
• Habits that have strengthened our marriage over time
• The role faith has played throughout our journey
• Advice we'd give our younger selves and newly married couples
• Fun rapid-fire questions and reflections from 25 years together

We'd Love to Hear From You

If you've been married, what is one lesson marriage has taught you?

If you're not married, what relationship lesson are you learning in this season?

Share your thoughts by sending us a message or connecting with us on social media.

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Remember…

Keep chasing joy.

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We hear it all the time… “Just be consistent.”
But what if consistency isn’t about doing the same thing over and over again?

In this episode, I’m sharing a personal moment that completely shifted how I view consistency, and why I realized I may not be as “inconsistent” as I once believed.

We’re diving into a new way of thinking about consistency that is rooted in identity, aligned with what matters most, and flexible enough to allow you to grow, pivot, and stay creative without feeling boxed in.

If you’ve ever felt scattered, bored, or like you just can’t stay consistent, this conversation will bring clarity, freedom, and a fresh perspective.

💛 A Word for You

You don’t need to become more consistent…
 You need to become more aligned.

Consistency isn’t about perfection or repetition.
 It’s about returning- again and again- to what matters most.

Stay rooted and let your life flow from there.

🌱 In This Episode

•  Why consistency might not look the way you think it does 
•  The difference between being consistent in methods vs. mission
•  How to build rhythms that actually work with your life 
•  A simple framework: Rooted Rhythm – Consistency That Flows
•  Biblical truth about faithfulness in the small things 
•  Practical steps to help you realign and stay steady 

📖 Scripture Highlighted

• John 15:5
• Galatians 6:9
• Luke 16:10

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There are seasons in life that don’t just shake you… they completely change everything.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dawn Mann Sanders to talk about what it really looks like to walk through loss that feels like rejection, not from people, but from the life you believed God had for you.

After the sudden passing of her husband, Dawn found herself asking the question so many of us ask in hard seasons: “What now?”

What she discovered in that place became the foundation for how she rebuilt her life, and how she now helps other women do the same.

This episode is for the woman who feels stuck in grief, questioning God, or unsure how to move forward when life doesn’t look the way she expected.

💛 A Word for You

If you feel like your life has taken a turn you didn’t sign up for… if you’ve been holding questions you don’t know how to ask out loud…You are not forgotten.

What feels like rejection may actually be redirection into something deeper than you could have imagined.

👤 About Dawn

Dawn Mann Sanders is an author, Bible teacher, and Restoration Architect who helps women rebuild after catastrophic loss.

After losing her husband suddenly in 2011, she discovered what she calls God’s Creative Process- a framework rooted in Genesis 1 that became the blueprint for rebuilding her life.

Today, she leads women through that same process through her book When Your World Ends and her Creative Restoration Movement.

🔗 Connect with Dawn

Website: https://dawnmannsanders.com/gods-creative-process-quiz/
Book: When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life

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There’s a unique kind of grief that comes when you lose the role that once defined you.

In this honest and deeply meaningful conversation, Dawn Marruccino shares her journey of serving over two decades behind the scenes in ministry leadership—and what happened when that role began to shift. What once felt like purpose and belonging slowly turned into burnout, invisibility, and a deep sense of rejection.

But what if what feels like rejection… is actually release?

Dawn vulnerably opens up about the unraveling of her identity, the spiritual tension that followed, and how she encountered God as El Roi—the God who sees. Through that season, she didn’t just rebuild her career—she rebuilt her identity, her voice, and her life.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, overlooked, or unsure of who you are in a season of transition, this episode will meet you right where you are.

About Dawn
Dawn Marruccino is an ICF-certified coach, speaker, and retreat host who helps high-capacity women stop performing and start living aligned. After more than 20 years serving behind the scenes in church and nonprofit leadership, she now equips women to rebuild their identity, reconnect with their voice, and step into a more honest and aligned life.

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Website: https://www.coachdawnnoel.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawn_marraccino/
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What do you do when a door closes that you were sure God opened?

In this powerful and honest conversation, Leslie sits down with Tricia Bullard to talk about the tension between calling and confusion, and how what feels like rejection may actually be God’s redirection.

Tricia shares her deeply personal journey of encountering God in one of her darkest seasons, only to later walk through unexpected disappointment, misunderstanding, and closed doors… especially within the very place she believed she was called to serve.

But what unfolded next reveals something so important:

God’s redirection is never random, and it’s never wasted.

🙌 A Word for You:

If you’re in a season where things don’t make sense…
If a door closed and you’re questioning everything…

This episode is your reminder:

God is still working.
God still sees you.
And your story is not over.

✨ About Tricia Bullard

Tricia Bullard is a passionate follower of Jesus, speaker, author, and co-host of the Ministry with Coffee Podcast. With a background as an Executive Vice President in banking, she brings both practical leadership experience and deep spiritual insight to her work.

After a life-changing encounter with God in one of her darkest seasons, Tricia now helps women grow in their identity, calling, and spiritual authority through discipleship, teaching, and mentorship. She is the founder of Unshakable Women of Faith and the author of multiple books, including her newest release, Redirected, Not Rejected.

Through her ministry, Tricia encourages women to trust God in every season, especially when life doesn’t unfold the way they expected.

🔗 Connect with Tricia:

Website: https://www.ministrywithcoffee.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bullard.tricia/
Podcast: https://www.ministrywithcoffee.com/podcast

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