In this new episode, Dr. Lisa discusses how to connect with ourselves and others in meaningful, satisfying and pleasurable ways. She was inspired to record this episode after listening to Glennon Doyle’s podcast episode 239 of, “We can do hard things”, where Glennon interviews adrienne maree brown (writer, activist and facilitator) about finding satisfaction and pleasure in our everyday.
Dr. Lisa shares:
How what we have been taught about satisfaction from the media and from our families has shaped our definition of satisfaction and pleasure
How to experience pleasure in our daily lives even with all the challenges and hardships going on in the world
The importance of savouring the “little” moments and how to do that
Simple ways to connect and be present with your partner and kids, even if you only have a few minutes in the day
How to experience collective joy by attending a sporting event, concert, a play and more
Mama must-have:
Dr. Lisa loves having a “smoothie bowl” for a snack. Some days she just mixes goat yogurt and fruit with PB fit powder or PB2 powder; other days she adds hemp protein powder, organic soy milk, ground flaxseeds and fruit to make more of a smoothie bowl.
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In today’s episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni are celebrating the 150th episode of the Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast and review their top lessons from the past 149 episodes to navigate perimenopause with more ease.
Unpredictable changes in perimenopause is the only thing that is predictable!
symptoms can change from month to month
symptoms can vary and are based on your hormone fluctuations
irregular cycles and heavy bleeding
PMS, mood swings, depression and anxiety
hot flashes and night sweats
joint pain and body aches
skin and hair changes
weight and metabolism changes
fatigue and brain fog
hormones are impacted by stress, sleep and how much fun you have (or miss)
See more info about stress and cortisol: Episode 24
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.
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 of FSH levels, as well as different combinations of other symptoms at different stages of perimenopause.
Acceptance and love for yourself is more important than forcing or pushing yourself
Treat yourself like a friend instead of shoulding on yourself
Don’t have to fight yourself or cycles and expect perfection
Don’t have to restrict to see change – focus adding things in, not removing, to nourish yourself: joyful movement, foods you love, adding in sleep and connection
Practice acceptance of what is and what isn’t
RAIN meditation by Tara Brach – https://www.tarabrach.com/
Perimenopause can be a positive time for reawakening and reconnecting with yourself
Focus on your needs, priorities and boundaries
Recognize the different phases you can experience with cyclical living and the 4 different Relationship Seasons™ – see Episode 82
Coping
Coasting
Connected
Confident
Practicing being mindful and conscious
Scheduling time to relax
Recognize that you can change your emotional state
Dr. Lisa loves being part of mom’s groups like Mom Halo and Mamas and Co (and running Wild Collective) to connect with other like-minded women
Dr. Toni is a big fan of 5 minutes of anger work as healthy outlet for expressing anger instead of avoiding, stuffing it or unleashing it on loved ones – using the couch as a punching bag
What’s Else is Happening?
Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing session for expecting parents looking to decrease fear and anxiety to support their natural instincts around labour and birth is happening this fall. Join her at https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/register
Join Dr. Lisa’s new Meetup group Wild Woman Adventures Toronto if you want to get out in nature, connect with other women and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Activities include: sunrise/sunset SUP, tree-top trekking, a new moon workshop and more!
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 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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