Navigating Menopause with The Menopause Midwife

Today we’re talking about the Big M - Menopause! This life phase leaves women frustrated, stressed, and even angry. Hot flashes, interruptive sleep, weight gain - oh my! If you're nodding along, feeling exasperated by the changes happening in your body, trust me, you're not alone. Like many others, you may find yourself caught up in the whirlwind of emotions, wondering, "Why is this happening to me?"But what if there's another way to look at it? What if, instead of seeing menopause as something that's happening to us, we consider the idea that it could be happening for us? I know, it might sound radical, even infuriating at first. But bear with me because, let's face it, menopause is no laughing matter. And if there's a chance that shifting our perspective could alleviate some of the stress and anger we feel, wouldn't it be worth exploring?To guide us through this mindset shift, we have a special guest today, Dr. Cari Schaefer, also known as The Menopause Midwife. With her background in traditional Chinese medicine, herbalism, and a passion for empowering women, Dr. Schaefer is here to offer insights, wisdom, and practical strategies to help us embrace menopause as a transformative journey rather than a dreaded ordeal.Let’s explore Dr. Schaefer's holistic approach to menopause and uncover the tools we need to reclaim our vitality and balance in this new chapter of life. It's time to shift the narrative and embrace menopause as an opportunity for renewal and empowerment. ❤️ Your DARE for this week  is to begin reducing your stress by employing these three methods: 1.  Start by meal planning and dividing your daily calories into three nutritious, well-balanced meals.2. Adopt a morning practice to calm your system and prepare for the day ahead.3. Consider adjusting your sleep habits and environment to promote restful sleep before bedtime.🤗 Take Jodi's  7-Day Mini Self-Talk Clean Up Challenge HERE to grow your confidence, increase your happiness, and improve your relationships by taking only 5 conscious minutes of your time each day.🌟More about Jodi HERESend me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast. We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HEREI can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HEREStep into the Dare On Circle HERE