Recognizing Menopause Symptoms: Your Body’s Signals for Midlife Health

Episode 154 of the Midlife Mommas: A Girlfriends Approach to Life After Menopause podcast, hosted by Amelia & Cam, titled "Recognizing Menopause Symptoms: Your Body’s Signals for Midlife Health" was published on May 15, 2024 and runs 35 minutes.

May 15, 2024 ·35m · Midlife Mommas: A Girlfriends Approach to Life After Menopause

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Summary

Are you living on auto-pilot? Are you giving away your authority, your autonomy? We've talked for years about the awful - awesome test. This is just one way to tap into your intuition. It's another way of saying, use biofeedback to figure out what works for you...for your health, for your state of mind, for your relationships, for your LIFE. Join 2 girlfriends talking about BIOFEEDBACK. We give you the tools to tap into your own knowing for what is going on in your body and how to assess it...

Episode Description

Are you living on auto-pilot?
Are you giving away your authority, your autonomy?

We've talked for years about the awful - awesome test. This is just one way to tap into your intuition. It's another way of saying, use biofeedback to figure out what works for you...for your health, for your state of mind, for your relationships, for your LIFE.

Join 2 girlfriends talking about BIOFEEDBACK. We give you the tools to tap into your own knowing for what is going on in your body and how to assess it. We use the acronym SHREDS, from Sam Miller. It's a super easy and helpful way to check in with yourself. We hope you enjoy this episode and decide to take control of your health and your life using YOURSELF as your own best expert.

In this episode, you'll hear:

1. Understanding the SHREDS Acronym: Discover the six key factors to focus on for overall well-being in midlife, including sleep, hunger and cravings, rest and recovery, energy, digestion, and stress. Learn how paying attention to these areas can positively impact your health and quality of life.

2. Tuning Into Your Intuition: Cam and Amelia share personal experiences and insights on the importance of getting quiet and listening to your body for making decisions about food, social interactions, and more. Find out how the "awesome awful test" can help you make choices that leave you feeling awesome.

3. Recognizing Skin Clues: Uncover the secrets your skin might be telling you about your internal health and stress levels. Discover how paying attention to skin conditions can provide clues about underlying health issues you may need to address.

00:00 Women discuss distrust of doctors and caregiving.
06:00 Eating affects mood and health, seek consistency.
07:37 Increasing use, even for non-food related activities.
11:25 Recognize the impact of menopause, take control.
14:01 Various factors affect sleep quality and patterns.
19:57 R, R, and R: sleep, hunger, rest.
20:59 Travel affects recovery and energy levels, emotional drain.
25:25 Took collagen for gut benefits, helped symptoms.
28:38 Taking ownership of my stress and performance.
32:37 Stress and inflammation may contribute to eczema.
33:45 Midlife challenges: libido, dryness, but manageable.

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