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I’m a firm believer that menopause should be a) less taboo, b) talked about not as a ‘disease’ but as a rite of passage, and c) nothing to fear. But it’s human nature to have some level of fear of the unknown. So let’s talk about menopause, shall we?
Continuing the Menopause series, today’s guest is Rachel Lankester, founder of Magnificent Midlife. Rachel has some strong opinions about menopause and, like myself, she’s passionate about making it less taboo. Join the conversation as we talk about our menopause mindset, accepting menopause, vaginal dryness and more. It’s time to get rid of the fear and talk . . . or, in this case, you should definitely be listening.
[02:09] Buying into what society tells us.
[02:39] Is our fertility tied to our value as women?
[03:40] We’re aging from the day we’re born.
[04:30] Reevaluating menopause and how we look at it.
[05:49] We’re not living our mother’s menopause.
[06:36] What Rachel thinks menopause is really trying to tell us.
[07:10] Hot flush (flash) triggers.
[09:18] Phytoestrogens and menopause.
[12:00] Rachel and HRT.
[14:20] Foods rich in amino acids and protein can help with mood swings.
[15:12] Don’t hate menopause; hate the symptoms.
[15:52] We are different post-menopause.
[18:01] The power of our mindset.
[23:04] Other things to try for symptoms.
[27:30] Let’s talk about vaginal dryness.
[31:51] Taking ownership.
[33:36] Weight lifting, metabolism, muscles and menopause.
[41:10] Show closing.
“Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!” is hosted by Valerie Albarda
Where to Find Rachel Lankester:
Website: Magnificent Midlife | Facebook: Magnificent Midlife | Email: rachel@magnificentmidlife.com
Resources:
- North American Menopause Society
- 34 Menopause Symptoms
- Rachel’s Ultimate Natural Menopause Checklist
Articles:
- What is Menopause?
- The Stigma of Menopause: Breaking the Cycle of Shame
- Menopausal Symptoms and Their Management
- Postmenopausal Syndrome
- Food for Symptoms of Menopause
- Menopause-Related Hot Flashes and Night Sweats Can Last for Years
- Menopause Misery Can Last 14 Years, Study Finds
- Running for 1 Minute Per Day May Protect Women’s Bone Health
“Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!” is hosted by Valerie Albarda
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“My Street” by Lee Rosevere Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/)
