Episode 123: Postpartum Depletion and How You May Still Be Suffering From it Years Later After Having Kids
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Episode 122: What is Perimenopause?
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In this replay from December 2021, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni discuss all things perimenopause…what it is, what’s happening and how to test for it. Not sure if you’re in perimenopause or what is happening with your hormones? Experiencing hot flashes, irregular periods, mood swings and insomnia? Listen in!
What is the difference between menopause and perimenopause?
Menopause is when you have not had a menstrual period for 12 months.
Perimenopause is the transition period before you reach menopause and can last for 4 years, 8 years or longer.
What is happening with your hormones in perimenopause?
Perimenopausal symptoms, as well as your hormones, can be unpredictable and might fluctuate throughout perimenopause:
- You may get PMS symptoms some months, not others
- You may get other menopausal symptoms some months and not others
- Changes that can happen around perimenopause and menopause includes bone loss and osteoporosis, shifts in weight and metabolism, brain and mood changes
- The most common symptoms you may experience include:
- Insomnia
- 30-60% of women experience in perimenopause
- Research show correlations between plastic exposure and body care products and self-report insomnia (testing urinary phthalate levels – Hatcher 2020)
- See more info about plastic: Episode 94
- See more info about sleep: Episode 73
- Fatigue
- See more info about fatigue:
- Depression and Anxiety
- Up to 40% of women face depression or mood changes in perimenopause
- Hot flashes
- You can experience one of four patterns of hot flashes
- Early onset, late onset, high frequency, low frequency
- See more info about hot flashes: Episode 32
- You can experience one of four patterns of hot flashes
- Irregular menstrual cycles and heavy bleeding
- See more info about fibroids: Episode 69
- Insomnia
Your body’s normally predictable hormone cycle that happens over the month changes during perimenopause:
- You might not ovulate every month or you might ovulate early
- You have changes in your menstrual cycle length of 7 days or more (shorter or longer cycles) then have longer cycles and more skipped periods until you reach menopause
- Your estrogen levels can go up and down more than usual
- Your progesterone levels tend to decrease overall
- Your FSH level may elevate or fluctuate
- Your stress hormone cortisol and thyroid hormones can be impacted
- See more info about stress and cortisol: Episode 24
- See more info about thyroid hormones: Episode 42
Does every woman experience the transition from perimenopause to menopause the same way?
No!
You can have one of 4 different patterns of estrogen and 3 different patterns FSH levels, as well as different combinations of other symptoms at different stages of perimenopause.
How can you tell if you are ovulating?
- Monitor your basal body temperature (BBT)
- Check your cervical fluid and cervical position
Perimenopausal Journal to track your symptoms and your menstrual cycle: https://www.cemcor.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/Daily_Perimenopause_Diary_with_treatments.pdf
Today’s Mama Must Have:
Dr. Lisa is a big fan of this paleo crepe recipe that Stuart also loves:
Dr. Toni loves seeing Frankie play with simple wooden blocks and hand-me-down Lego blocks
Thank you for joining us today!
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Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this presentation is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.
Episode 121: Supporting Children with Learning Difficulties and Exceptionalities with Delphine Rule
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In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks with Vice Principal and advocate Delphine Rule about navigating learning difficulties in kids. From early signs to assessment and available professional support, Delphine shares her personal experience and the supportive roadmaps she uses to guide parents to address their kids’ learning exceptionalities in a holistic way.
Delphine is a mother, wife, teacher, Vice Principal, and committed advocate for children with learning exceptionalities. She believes that all children have the potential to make a difference – no matter how difficult their learning struggle might be. And, she believes that the best way to unlock a child’s potential is to build a network between parents, teachers, and school administrators with the common goal of elevating the child’s success using the best combination of tools possible.
She has dyslexia, a disABILITY that two of her three children share with her, yet it has been part of her journey – and that of her children’s. And it’s a challenge she’s navigated proudly. When she became a parent, her own experience helped her to advocate for her children as their exceptionalities became evident. It is her life’s work to navigate the uncharted territory of the educational system and make the process of advocating for children with learning exceptionalities easier and smoother. Now, she fights to open the eyes and ears of stubborn systems. Not just for her and her children – but for you and yours. And that’s why Access2Education was born.
In today’s episode, Dr. Lisa and Delphine discuss:
- The importance of advocating for your kids and checking your parental gut instincts
- Early signs of learning exceptionalities
- Delays in your kids’ speech or understanding spoken language
- Your kids being disengaged at school and needing information repeated
- Issues with social interactions or transitions
- Having a family history of learning difficulties
- What a developmental assessment for learning exceptionalities in your kids looks like
- The range of learning exceptionalities that can be present in your kids and the resources that are available
- The importance of having clear goals for your kids in order to determine the best resources for them
- How technology can help your kids with their individual differences
- The importance of being honest with your kids about the strengths and differences
Connect with Delphine at https://www.access2education.com/
Today’s Mama Must Have:
Dr. Lisa is a big fan of picking up second hand clothes, shoes and games from Value Village.
What else we’re up to:
Dr. Lisa’s next Wild Collective group is starting later this spring – get on the waitlist at https://www.wildcollectivetoronto.com/
Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing class series starting in April – for more info on a free online masterclass to reduce fear and anxiety around birth, go to https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/
Thank you for joining us today!
Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.
Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this presentation is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.
Episode 120: What You Need to Know About Your Cervix Part 2
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In this episode, Dr. Toni welcomes back Dr. Kate Hadfield for another conversation to discuss more about what you need to know about your cervix. In this deeper dive conversation, we discuss how stress, anxiety and shame can be involved with HPV infections, abnormal Pap smear results and cervical dysplasia. Learn how you can take charge of the health of your cervix with a holistic approach.
Dr. Toni and Dr. Kate discussed pelvic health for women and Holistic Pelvic CareTM in Episode 36 and cervical health in Episode 117
As a naturopathic doctor, birth doula and lactation educator, Dr. Kate is passionate about helping women connect to their creative center and their natural body rhythms. She trained with physical therapist Tami Kent to be able to provide Holistic Pelvic CareTM, which is a gentle internal bodywork treatment with a mind-body approach. She now offers empowered Pap smears and escharotic treatment for cervical dysplasia.
In today’s episode, we cover:
- How you can be proactive to support the health of your cervix, especially if you receive abnormal Pap smear results
- How HPV is linked with cervical dysplasia and abnormal Paps
- How your immune health is related to persistent HPV infection and cervical dysplasia
- Your cervix has its own immune cells!
- What lifestyle factors could be acting as a block for your immune system to clear a HPV infection causing cervical dysplasia
- Smoking
- High intake of processed foods and sugars
- Prolonged stress, anxiety and mental-emotional vigilance
- Poor sleep
- Foods that are important for immune function and addressing cervical dysplasia
- Brassica family vegetables – broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale
- Carotene containing vegetables – carrots, squash
- The subjective nature and high error rate of your Pap smear results
- Other factors can be involved with HPV infection and cervical dysplasia
- Insulin resistance
- Liver function
- Mitochondrial function
- Emotional links
- Shame
- Boundaries
Connect with Dr. Kate on Instagram @yourpelvicnd and at https://www.yourpelvicnd.com/
Today’s Mama Must Have:
Dr. Kate loves her Wee Hoo trailer for her e-bike for family adventures
Dr. Toni is a big fan of Breaking Points with Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti, an independent online news show that provides a politically balanced, questioning analysis of today’s news.
What else we’re up to:
Dr. Lisa’s next Wild Collective group is starting later this spring – get on the waitlist at https://www.wildcollectivetoronto.com/
Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing class series starting in April – for more info on a free online masterclass to reduce fear and anxiety around birth, go to https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/
Thank you for joining us today!
Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.
Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this presentation is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.
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