S2 Ep 3: The Menopause Transition without HRT with Angela Counsel, Clinical Naturopath

Can the menopause transition be navigated without the assistance of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women who can’t or don’t want to take that path?And how can nutrition, mindset and focusing on individual needs support us in our menopause transition? Our guest today helps us answer these questions!Welcome to this episode of Midlife Unfiltered - a podcast about unapologetically embracing the Season of Me. In this episode, join us - co hosts Anita McLachlan and Erica Webb - as we chat with our guest - Angela Counsel, Clinical Naturopath - about navigating menopause without HRT.You will hear:- Why some women can’t or don’t want to turn to HRT- The role of stress in the menopause transition and symptoms- The impact of nutrition and lifestyle choices- How to embrace our changing midlife bodies- The importance of an empowered, personalised approach to the menopause transition.We’re so glad you’re here. It’s time to live life on your terms. It’s time for Midlife Unfiltered.Mentioned in this episode:Angela’s Embrace Program: Australasia's Leading Health and Lifestyle Program For Women Transitioning Through Menopause. Learn more here: https://embracemenopause.com.au/embrace-program/About our guest, Angela Counsel, Clinical Naturopath:Angela Counsel is a leading Naturopath, Kinesiologist and Mindset Coach who specialises in helping women to navigate their menopause transition with ease.  She is on a mission to spread the word that menopause does not have to be a tough time in life, in fact it can be a time of stepping into your wisdom and falling in love with yourself and your life. Angela created the embrace Program; Australasia's Leading Health and Lifestyle Program For Women Transitioning Through Menopause.Connect with Angela: Website: https://angelacounsel.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelacounsel/Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, and let’s start some conversations.And remember to grab your Midlife Unfiltered Season 2 Notebook to keep track of all those ‘aha’ moments and insights. You can download that by subscribing on Substack here: https://midlifeunfiltered.substack.comAbout your Midlife Unfiltered Hosts:Anita McLachlan was at the helm of Sequins and Sand for over 15 years. As Australia’s Cossie Whisperer, Anita has helped thousands of women find a swimsuit they feel great in and the freedom that comes with feeling confident in it. She’s now turning her experiences and attention to helping women in midlife navigate this often tumultuous time and feel the power this time of life brings. Erica Webb is a counsellor, somatic exercise coach and self-kindness advocate. As a highly sensitive person (HSP) herself, she supports other HSPs to navigate what it looks like to prioritise their own mental fitness, claim the self-care that truly nurtures their body and mind, and work through the unique challenges of being a sensitive human in an often insensitive world.Connect with Anita and Erica at Midlife Unfiltered:Substack: https://midlifeunfiltered.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.unfilteredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/midlife.unfilteredEmail: [email protected] you enjoy the topics explored in this podcast and would like more, then sign up to receive Midlife Mojo, Anita's weekly Wednesday newsletter. In it, Anita explores health, wellness and the emotions of midlife to power-up your midlife and beyond. Because girl…you are just getting started :) Become a Sequins and Sand VIP here to receive it in your inbox. It’s free. Insights and wisdom, no hard sell. https://www.sequinsandsand.com.au/vip.html Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction: Embracing Your Body with Compassion00:38 Welcome to Midlife Unfiltered01:16 Meet Our Guest: Angela, the Menopause Expert01:48 Understanding Menopause: The Disruption03:26 Angela's Journey and Expertise09:59 The Role of Stress in Menopause14:13 The Impact of Lifestyle Choices19:27 Navigating Weight and Health Concerns27:56 Empowering Women: Education and Advocacy33:18 Starting with Symptom Tracking33:40 Understanding Triggers and Patterns34:58 Mindset and Reframing Symptoms36:32 The Competitive Nature of Symptoms40:29 Epigenetics and Genetic Expression49:48 Managing Menopause Stress51:49 Embracing Change and Body Awareness01:00:59 The Gift of Menopause01:02:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit midlifeunfiltered.substack.com