376: How to deal with menopause - with Laurie Lewis (ALL-STAR)
Release Date: 03/11/2025
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info_outlineAre you trying to figure out how to deal with menopause or curious if you’re on the brink of it all? Welp, friends… this one is for you!
My special guest today is author Laurie Lewis and she’s simplifying how to deal with menopause. No matter if you’re at the beginning of it all and you’re starting to notice your period is getting irregular. Or your midsection resembles more of a rectangle than an hourglass (um, like me). Or maybe, you’re already knee deep in it all with hot flashes and more… we’re simplifying it all down for you, so you can make sense of it all.
Here’s how.
My all-star special guest today is Laurie Lewis and she’s simplifying how to deal with menopause.
We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:
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What the first signs of perimenopause and menopause are that you need to be looking out for
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Your hormones will start to shift in your 40s and 50s… what are the basics you need to know and why working out longer and harder in the gym is NOT the answer to losing weight
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What intermittent fasting is and why it might be the right solution for those looking to recalibrate their hormones
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How does intermittent fasting work, is it safe and what the three phases of fasting are:
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Fast foundation
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Fast forward
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Fast forever
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…and ultimately, how to make sense of all the changes your body is going through without losing your mind along the way.
Disclaimer: speak to your primary care physician or doctor first.
There is so much mystery and confusion surrounding menopause and what’s (actually) happening in our bodies. As Dr. Jen Gunter says, “it’s like puberty, but in reverse!” I hope today’s conversation sheds some light on this subject that’ll help you prepare for menopause, start to recalibrate your hormones, and feel more in control of what your body and brain is needing the most during this stage of your life.
Q: Are you ready to learn how to deal with menopause with grace? If yes, this one is for you.
It’s time to #DoTheThing!
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