Ep. 186 Menopause Made Me Look Like My Mother with Mary Thompson

If you're perimenopausal or know someone who is going through menopause this episode is for you! Unfortunately, much of the mainstream conversation around menopause shames women for experiencing symptoms, but in this episode, Katie and fellow Ayurveda wise woman Mary Thompson offer a softer, more spiritual perspective. They discuss common symptoms of menopause, simple Ayurvedic practices you can use to mitigate these symptoms and the spiritual gifts of menopause! Want to learn more about menopause and women's wellness from Mary Thompson and our other amazing teachers? Our year-long Ayurveda School is open for registration! In this episode you'll hear:  ~ What's going on in your body during menopause? ~ Freeing yourself from shame ~ Common perimenopause symptoms ~ Ayurvedic practices to prevent and soothe symptoms of menopause ~ The deeper meaning of our symptoms and struggle ~ What does Ayurveda say about bioidentical hormones? ~ The maiden, mother, creatrix and crone ~ The Ama - Agni - Ojas formula ~ Benefits of seasonal Ayurvedic Cleansing for hormone balance ~ The spiritual gifts of menopause ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Mary's Podcast: Ayur.. What Now? ~ Mary's website: The Ayurvedic Approach ~ Herbalist Susun Weed ~ Book: Strong Women Stay Young Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/