Ep 296 - How To Master Menopause with Vanessa Ford
Release Date: 05/19/2021
Ep 927: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs and Stepping Into Your Authentic Power with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the life you’re living isn’t actually aligned with who you truly are? In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein, award-winning author and inner abundance coach, to talk about breaking free from limiting beliefs, rebuilding your identity, and stepping fully into authenticity. Claudia shares her powerful journey from early success in television to navigating major life transitions as a single mom — and how those experiences led her to help women reconnect with their truth and redefine success on their own terms. This...
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Ep 927: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs and Stepping Into Your Authentic Power with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the life you’re living isn’t actually aligned with who you truly are? In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein, award-winning author and inner abundance coach, to talk about breaking free from limiting beliefs, rebuilding your identity, and stepping fully into authenticity. Claudia shares her powerful journey from early success in television to navigating major life transitions as a single mom — and how those experiences led her to help women reconnect with their truth and redefine success on their own terms. This...
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Ep 926: This Is What Sugar Is Doing to Your Brain Right Now with Mike Collin
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this episode, we dive deep into the truth about sugar addiction and why so many people feel stuck in a cycle of cravings, emotional eating, and energy crashes. Mike Collins shares his personal journey from long-term recovery into uncovering the powerful effects sugar has on the brain and body. We explore how sugar impacts dopamine, behavior, and emotional patterns, and why breaking free requires more than just willpower. We also talk about fructose, hidden sugars, and what really happens during a sugar detox—including what to expect in the first few days. If you’ve ever felt out of...
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Ep 924: The Hidden Power Struggles No One Talks About with Zoe Lister Jones
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this episode, we sit down with actress, writer, and director Zoe Lister Jones to talk about her latest projects The Miniature Wife and Slip, now streaming on Peacock. We dive into the deeper meaning behind relationships, power dynamics, identity, and what it really means to feel seen and heard. Zoe shares insights on creating bold, thought provoking stories, navigating creativity, and embracing personal evolution. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, overlooked, or ready for a new version of themselves. Topics include: relationships and power dynamics...
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Ep 923: What If Autism Isn’t What We Thought? with Joseph P. Infranco
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this powerful episode, we dive into the story behind Decoding Cody, where a non-speaking autistic young man begins communicating through letter-board spelling—revealing intelligence, awareness, and insight that stunned everyone around him. As his voice emerges, he describes not just thoughts—but a deeper reality, including spiritual experiences that are being echoed by others across the country. What makes this story different? A trial lawyer’s approach to evidence and credibility Consistent accounts across unrelated individuals A tension between skepticism and faith A call to...
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Ep 922: You're Not Too Old, It's Not Too Late, You Are Enough with Linda Mitchell
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On this week's episode, we're discussing how it is not too late, and you're not too old, it's the perfect time for your dreams!
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Ep 921: Inside the Wildest Social Experiment on TV Right Now with Emily Pendergast
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What happens when one person thinks everything is real… but everyone else is in on the joke? In this episode, Linda sits down with actress and writer Emily Pendergast, who stars as Amy in Jury Duty: Company Retreat—the hilarious, documentary-style comedy that turns a corporate retreat into a brilliantly orchestrated social experiment. Emily shares what it was like performing in a fully staged environment where one unsuspecting participant believes it’s all real, how her improv background prepared her for the unpredictable moments, and why audiences are loving the mix of cringe,...
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Ep 920: The Hidden Tissue Controlling Your Pain, Aging & Anxiety with Deanna Hansen
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the root cause of your pain, anxiety, brain fog, and even visible aging wasn’t your muscles… but your fascia? In this powerful episode, we sit down with fascia expert and Block Therapy® founder Deanna Hansen to explore the hidden system in your body that stores trauma, restricts healing, and influences everything from posture to nervous system regulation. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Deanna shares how fascia acts as the body’s communication highway — and how releasing it can unlock deep physical, emotional, and cellular transformation. If you’ve been chasing...
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Ep 919: Are Microplastics Destroying Your Hormones with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.
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What if your everyday environment was silently impacting your health, your hormones, and even your ability to have children? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus and producer of the Netflix documentary The Plastic Detox. Together, they unpack the hidden dangers of microplastics and endocrine disrupting chemicals, and how daily exposure may be affecting fertility, increasing disease risk, and disrupting overall wellness. This conversation goes beyond fear—it is about empowerment....
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Ep 918: What Happens When Survival Becomes Real…The Yeti Story) with Corbin Bentsen
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What if the real monster… isn’t what’s lurking outside—but what’s happening within us? In this thought-provoking episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with legendary actor Corbin Bernsen to explore his latest indie psychological horror film, The Yeti. At first glance, it’s a survival story set against the backdrop of nature’s raw power—but beneath the surface, it reveals something deeper. This isn’t just about fear of the unknown… It’s about ego, greed, and the dangerous illusion that we can control everything around us. Corbin shares how The...
info_outlineAre you interested in menopause? Have you been struggling with getting older? In this episode we dive into learning more from the menopause expert, everything menopause is on the table and we’re going to get the answers you’ve been looking for. In this episode I talk with Vanessa Ford, cofounder of Menolabs, who focuses on women’s issues during the perimenopausal/ menopausal transition. Vanessa was prompted to action when, at 44, she began her own transition into menopause. Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she created MenoLabs to address what she sees as a glaring need in every woman’s life. Today, we get right to the tough questions about menopause. We discuss real solutions for our menopause issues. We also talk about the fear and embarrassment around this time in our lives, and so much more.
Questions I asked:
- Can you give us your whole story?
- What was your perimenopausal journey?
- Why do they put women on anti-depressants when they hit menopause?
- What are some natural ways to mitigate menopause symptoms?
- How to probiotics help women in menopause?
- Can exercise be bad during menopause?
- What about memory loss during menopause?
- How do we deal with hot flashes?
- Does soy & flaxseed some into play in menopause?
- How does caffeine effect menopause?
- Do you have advice for low sex drive during menopause?
- What can women do to combat vagina dryness?
- Tell us about your app, and how does it help?
- How does estrogen effect sleep cycles?
- Does our sleep effect our weight gain?
- How can everyone get your book?
- Tell us about your sleep supplement.
- What is your favorite quote?
Topics Discussed:
- Menopause and Perimenopause
- Fear of Aging.
- How to deal with perimenopause.
- Embracing healthy menopause.
- Finding ways to balance your hormones.
- Natural ways to deal with menopause issues.
- Understanding Phytoestrogens.
- Doing research for menopause.
Quotes from the show:
- “The whole point is to fundamentally change the way we talk about menopause.” @MenoLabs @SisterhoodSweat
- “We have fear around menopause because we are uneducated about it.” @MenoLabs @SisterhoodSweat
- “Women will spend $20,000 in their lifetime to mitigate symptoms around menopause.” @MenoLabs @SisterhoodSweat
- “Your body is not producing enough estrogen, and it’s critical to every system in our body.” @MenoLabs @SisterhoodSweat
- “Look into probiotics to help menopause symptoms.” @MenoLabs @SisterhoodSweat
- “There is no magic pill for menopause. You need to do your research and talk to your doctor.” @MenoLabs @SisterhoodSweat
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