Menopausal Anxiety: A Conversation with Dr. Olivia Lesslar

This week we meet Dr. Olivia Lesslar and explore the relationship between menopause and anxiety.  Here's some key points discussed: Menopausal Anxiety:  The episode sheds light on the challenges of menopause and its significant psychological impact. Shelley highlights a staggering 92% of individuals in The Aging Project community reported menopausal anxiety. This staggering statistic underscores the urgency of exploring effective coping strategies. The Power of a Holistic Approach: Dr. Lesslar introduces the term "Psycho Neuro Endo Immunology" to describe her professional background which emphasises the inseparability of the body and mind.  Science-Backed Techniques: The conversation delves into lesser-known anxiety management techniques, such as meditation, visualisation, immersing oneself in nature, and breathwork. What's remarkable is that these techniques are all grounded in solid scientific research. Dr. Lesslar reveals the science behind these methods, providing a compelling case for their efficacy.  Expanding the Anxiety Toolkit:  Dr. Lesslar advocates for expanding the toolkit for managing anxiety. She encourages individuals to explore a plethora of options, empowering them to tailor their anxiety management strategies to their unique needs. Dr. Lesslar underscores the pivotal role of education in mental health empowerment. Education equips individuals to make informed decisions about their mental well-being. The provision of resources is essential for fostering mental health awareness, ultimately enabling individuals to take ownership of their mental health.  The Aging Project Podcast delivers weekly interviews to educate, inspire and connect us all. Let’s age well, together. WANT TO JOIN THE AGING PROJECT COMMUNITY? If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join our community. www.theagingproject.com.au WANT TO CONNECT ON THE AGING PROJECT SOCIALS? https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject WANT TO CONNECT WITH DR OLIVIA LESSLAR? https://www.drolivialesslar.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drolivialesslar/  DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews and shares!! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We read every review, and will feature the best ones on our socials! YOU MUST TRY IT! Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, is here to make shopping for yourself easy again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff! www.youmusttryit.com https://www.instagram.com/youmusttryit/ GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at [email protected] CREDITS: Host and Co-founder: Shelley Craft Producer and Co-founder: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project