Heart of Menopause

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In this episode, Clarissa sits down with psychotherapist Bronwyn Schweigerdt for a powerful discussion on anger, particularly in the context of menopause. Together, they dive deep into the societal stigma surrounding anger—especially for women—and how it’s often suppressed or labeled as unacceptable. Bronwyn sheds light on why acknowledging and expressing anger in a healthy way is crucial, as bottled-up anger can wreak havoc on both mental and physical health. They challenge the limitations of

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of sleep, especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. This week, Clarissa is in conversation with Joya Van Der Laan, a board-certified nurse practitioner and the founder of Nourish House Calls. Van Der Laan has specialized in Functional Medicine for over a decade and a key area of her work is supporting women to sleep better in perimenopause and menopause. They explore how sleep is interconnected with hormone balance, stress, and

Did you know that most of us can benefit from simply cutting back on alcohol without having to claim sobriety or be completely alcohol-free? In this episode of ‪@thrivingthrumenopause‬ , Clarissa is joined by the inspiring Molly Watts to delve into a crucial topic for women in midlife: alcohol and its impact during perimenopause and menopause. Molly is the host of the top-rated Alcohol Minimalist podcast. She is a trusted voice in the mindful drinking community, an expert contributor to Sunnyside (a

In the second of our two-part series on cravings in menopause, Dr. Glenn Livingston, a psychologist and former food industry consultant, shares his personal battle with food addiction and how he overcame it. And how he went on to write his book Defeat Your Cravings: The Back Door to Weight Loss, which has sold over 1 million copies.In this eye-opening podcast episode, Dr. Livingston reveals: 🔹 The powerful impact of the food industry on our cravings 🔹 How traditional approaches to weight loss and

In this episode, Clarissa and Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer discuss the root causes of cravings and why an all-or-nothing approach to managing weight is ineffective. Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer is the physician founder of Well Empowered, where she practices heart-centered, data-driven functional medicine.Dr. Jessie identifies five common causes of cravings: being on the blood sugar roller coaster, insufficient sleep, insufficient nutrients, emotions, and environment. Dr Jessie provides practical tips for addressing

In this episode of Thriving Through Menopause, OBGYN Dr. Cat Brown discusses the importance of women receiving proper treatment during perimenopause and menopause. She explains that the founders of Winona, a women's health clinic, started the clinic to address the access to care issue for menopause care. Dr. Brown emphasizes the gap in healthcare and the ongoing stigma surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) due to negative information from the Women's Health Initiative study. She also

Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine that aims to promote general health by reinforcing the body’s natural healing capacity. It does not treat physical, emotional, mental, or even spiritual illnesses separately but regards them all as interconnected. In this episode, Clarissa Kristjansson interviews Tehilla Aloni, a homoeopath and founder of BioOrgonomy. They discuss the principles of homoeopathy, including treating the person as a whole and using minimum doses. Tehilla also explains how

In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause Podcast, Clarissa and guest Tracy Seider, a corrective exercise specialist and body alignment coach discuss the importance of proper body alignment, distinct from posture, and its influence on exercise, particularly strength training. Tracy shares her journey from a sedentary job to becoming a movement coach, emphasizing how ageing 'audaciously' is possible by addressing misalignments and movement patterns to avoid pain, increase strength, and improve