43. Perimenopause and menopause with Michelle Lyons

In this episode, I sit down with physiotherapist, Michelle Lyons to discuss: The link between pelvic health physiotherapy and menopauseMeaning of the terms perimenopause and menopauseRole of estrogen and progesterone in the bodyHow the various body systems (brain, digestive, heart, bladder, vagina, bones, muscles, tendons etc) may respond to hormone changes The importance of our monthly cycleHormone changes postpartumThe lack of awareness around menopause Why women experience menopause differentlyHow to educate and advocate for yourselfMichelle Lyons is a leader in the field of physiotherapy with 25+ years of clinical experience. Her passion now is teaching clinicians and healthcare professionals how to help women live well. Michelle's professional toolbox includes movement therapies, manual treatment strategies to optimize function, nutrition, herbal medicine, mindfulness and a commitment to integrate a biopsychosocial approach into all she teaches. She has taught postgraduate coursework on women’s and men’ pelvic health all over the globe and has presented at most of the leading conferences and world stages on women’s health.Michelle believes that women deserve better healthcare. That feeling comfort, safety and joy in our bodies, is not only attainable, but our birthright. That having fears, concerns or problems dismissed by healthcare providers as ‘part of being a woman/ having babies/getting older is unacceptable. That a knowledgeable woman is an empowered woman. That the healthcare providers who serve women need better education: up to date, evidence based, compassionate and tailored to the individual woman and all the women we serve.Michelle founded Celebrate Muliebrity which is where you can find her. You can find her on her websitehttps://celebratemuliebrity.comon instagramLinks mentioned in episode:Dr Louise Newson - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBwWZGyYgyBbR5a2URGvvQBalance App:https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/The Menopause Manifesto - Dr. Jen Gunter (book)Thanks for joining me! Here is where you can find more:my online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: https://mommyberries.comWant more details on the small groups?Small GroupsFollow me on:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the show