Episode #579 Empowering Women Through Perimenopause and Menopause with Kristin Johnson & Maria Claps

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Empowering Women Through Perimenopause and Menopause with Kristin Johnson & Maria Claps

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Description: In today’s episode, Coach Debbie Potts is joined by two incredible experts in women’s health, Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps. Kristin, a former corporate attorney turned holistic health advocate, is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Maria is a seasoned Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and certified health coach with deep experience in women’s midlife health. Together, they’ve developed a robust clinical practice specializing in perimenopause and menopause, and are committed to empowering women with the latest research and personalized strategies for thriving through these transformative years.

Key Topics Covered:

• Kristin & Maria's Journey: Learn about Kristin's transition from corporate law to holistic nutrition and Maria's passion for women’s midlife health, and how they became leading experts in perimenopause and menopause.
• The Menopausal Transition: Discover why perimenopause and menopause are more than just the end of reproductive years. Kristin and Maria discuss how hormonal shifts impact the whole body—from brain health to bone density, and more.
• Challenging the "White-Knuckle Through It" Myth: For years, women were told to simply endure symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, mood changes, and joint pain. Kristin and Maria reveal why this approach is outdated and harmful.
• Holistic and Science-Backed Approaches: Gain insight into how nutrition, movement, sleep quality, stress management, gut health, and metabolic support can make a profound difference in managing menopausal symptoms and health risks.
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): The myths and misconceptions around HRT are addressed, and Kristin and Maria share the latest research on safe and effective HRT approaches.
• Their Groundbreaking Program for Midlife Health Practitioners: Discover Kristin and Maria’s specialized training program designed for practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge and support midlife women effectively.
• Faculty Role at the Women's Hormone Network: As faculty members at the Women’s Hormone Network, Kristin and Maria lecture on the science of women’s hormones, helping to advance accurate and medically-backed information on hormone health.

Episode Highlights:

• How to beat midlife mayhem and thrive through menopause using holistic, science-based methods.
• The critical importance of metabolic health, especially as women enter menopause.
• Tips on navigating menopausal symptoms with a focus on long-term health and vitality.
• Why menopause affects much more than reproductive health—it impacts cognitive function, heart health, and immunity.

Listen in for: An inspiring, informative discussion that breaks down “The Great Menopause Myth” and equips women with actionable, comprehensive insights into thriving through menopause.

About the Guests: Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN, FNTP, is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with a unique background as a former corporate attorney. Maria Claps, FDN-P, is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and certified health coach. Together, they’re dedicated to transforming the approach to midlife health for women everywhere.

Learn More:

• Follow Kristin and Maria’s work at the Women’s Hormone Network
• Discover their professional training program for practitioners
• Book a session or learn more about their clinical practice

Connect with Debbie Potts:
Coach Debbie Potts, creator of The WHOLESTIC Method Program, helps high-performing individuals optimize their metabolic health and longevity through customized coaching. Explore Debbie’s metabolic health services, PNOE Metabolism Testing, and personalized programs at www.debbiepotts.net.

Tune in to get empowered with knowledge on managing midlife health and transforming the menopause journey!

 

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