025: Menopause Health & Wellness: Navigating the Changes(Part 2)

SUMMARY: In part 2 of the menopause series. I chat with special guest Teneika Gravely, a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in integrative and functional medicine. Tenieka discusses the crucial topic of hormone balance, focusing on its impact during menopause and perimenopause. She shares her personal journey, the importance of comprehensive hormone testing, and effective strategies for managing symptoms through diet, lifestyle changes, and hormone replacement therapy. Tune in for valuable insights and practical advice on advocating for your health and well-being in midlife. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:28 Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:07 Tanika's Personal Journey with Hormone Imbalance 04:02 Challenges Women Face with Hormone Imbalance 05:27 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause   10:38 Atypical Symptoms of Perimenopause   14:11 Comprehensive Testing for Hormone Imbalance 18:04 Advocating for Proper Medical Testing   21:07 Hormone Therapy: Risks and Benefits 25:27 Seeking Help and Realizing You're Not Alone 27:49 Supplements and Lifestyle Changes for Hormone Management 29:08 Diet and Exercise Tips for Managing Symptoms 39:36 Addressing Low Libido and Vaginal Health   41:22 Dealing with Urinary Incontinence   44:40 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Teneika Gravely www.tagfamilynp.com Teneika Gravely on Instagram    Follow the podcast on all socials @Navigating Life After 40   Join the Facebook Community: NLA40 Grab the free 5-day Guided Midlife Journal Prompts: LINK Need menopause support? Check out myalloy.com for personalized solutions by professional doctors. Use code NAVIGATE20 for $20 off. Offer expires 10/26/24*