E49: Breaking the Taboo: All About Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

“Stop using the scale as a measure of your health. It's what we were taught to do. [...] But it's really, really wrong. We are more than just that number. And it's a very poor indicator of chronic health.”You may have seen today's guest on Tik Tok, Instagram, or YouTube because she's a sensation on social media. She's an OB/GYN who specializes in treating menopausal and perimenopausal women.  I'm thrilled to have Dr. Mary Claire Haver on the show today. When we are seeking to maximize our performance, why don’t we have real conversations about physical health and changes? As hormonal shifts happen to women’s bodies beginning as early as their mid 30’s, there is a real impact on health, body weight, and overall well-being. Yet the topic of this perimenopausal and ultimately menopausal stage that may last decades is often ignored when we talk about women and health.So why am I talking about this on a leadership podcast? I facilitate women's executive networking sessions and this topic keeps coming up as a taboo subject that the women leaders in these groups want to talk about. It impacts health & well-being. It's affecting how women show up as leaders. And it's affecting how we feel about ourselves. So let's talk about it today.In this episode:Why 40+ women are experiencing weight gainWhat’s perimenopause? And what’s menopause?The difference between men and women as we ageDr. Haver’s top tip: make sure you are getting enough fiber in your dietWhat to do about sugar and processed foods as we age as womenAnd more!Resource Links:Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a certified OB/GYN and has helped thousands of women going through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond actualize their health and wellness goals by creating the online course, The Galveston Diet.Read The Galveston Diet: The Doctor-Developed, Patient-Proven Plan to Burn Fat and Tame Your Hormonal SymptomsConnect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Dr. Mary Claire HaverConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedIn: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliYouTube: @janetioliIf you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.  Produced by Ideablossoms