220. Reclaiming our Sovereignty and Power in Menopause and Beyond with Dr. Fiona Lovely

Let me tell you... I've been looking forward to interviewing Dr. Fiona Lovely for a long time and this conversation STILL exceeded my expectations! Welcome to a world in which we know and embody our inherent Divine Feminine wisdom. We feel into new things and test new information against our intuition. We settle into each day gently, free of addiction to stress and adrenaline spikes. We habituate acts of self-care and self-love every day, engaging only in actions that nourish us. We are embodied, selfish/selfFULL and unapologetically own our voices and our space. Easier said than done, right? Well, don't worry, because Dr. Fiona Lovely is here! Tune in to hear her wise perspective on menstruation and female hormones, tips for regulating your nervous system, the importance of discharging stressful energy, and advice for women who are facing new challenges with sex, lubrication, joint pain, and genitourinary wellness in peri-menopause. This conversation is full of incredible Fiona-isms – you'll soon understand what I mean ;) Dr. Fiona Lovely is a women’s health expert with specialties in functional medicine, functional neurology and restorative endocrinology. Her practice focus is to find the root cause of dis-ease, reaching all aspects of health and making space for wellness. She is the creator and host of a popular long-running podcast on the passage of peri-menopause called Not Your Mother’s Menopause. Millions around the world have downloaded the podcast, listening in to learn about the physical, mental and spiritual journey of menopause. You can find her work at drlovely.com and @drfionalovely on IG and tiktok. If you loved this topic, you've got to check out... 202. Tired but Wired? Healing the 21st Century Stress Syndrome of Adrenal Fatigue with Kristen Files 122. Understanding the Importance of the Menstrual Cycle and the Full-Body Short and Long Term Effects of The Pill with The Business of Birth Control and Dr. Nathan Riley, The Holistic OBGYN 93. Making Sense of Womanhood, Modern Life, Rites of Passage and Menopause Truths with Midwife, Author and Healer Susan Willson 89. What Does Holistic Women's Healthcare Look Like? Fertility, Contraceptives, Birth, Menopause, Libido and the Humans and Hormones that Make It Happen with The Holistic OBGYN, Dr. Nathan Riley, MD. TIME STAMPS 00:11:04 Dr. Fiona’s Work 00:16:38 Not Your Mother's Menopause 00:19:16 The Biology of Menopause 00:23:46 Habituation to Stress 00:25:50 Tips for Self-Soothing and Regulating Stress 00:29:01 Integrating Movement as Lifestyle 00:34:28 The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause 00:37:57 Bladder Symptoms and Chronic UTIs 00:40:05 The Emotional Aspects of Lubrication and Libido 00:43:23 Sex Education and the Subjugation of Menstruation 00:48:50 The Empowered Female 00:52:16 A Powerful Message for Women 00:54:11 Feeling Your Flow 00:59:52 Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious Women 01:02:57 Love, Fear, and Habituation 01:06:46 Dr. Lovely’s Resources 01:10:48 Closing Thoughts You can find all things Amy at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠amyfournier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jump on Amy's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email list⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠where she shares her personal stuff and her newest health and wellness tips and favorite products, classes, course and events updates. For special discounts on Amy's favorite products, visit her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠estore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We appreciate and encourage you to reach out and interact with us by leaving a comment, following and sharing the episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FitAmyTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG and ⁠Amy Fournier ⁠on FB and remember, you can also watch the episodes on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠Click here to stay updated on Amy's NEW Upcoming Online Course:Goddess Rising: Fulfilling the 4 Life Stages of Womanhood⁠