S2E16 - Embracing Menopause: Navigating the Journey to Holistic Wellness with Mary Lee

Such agreat converstation with Mary today. Who is Mary? A retired veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces serving more of 24 years. As a PR practitioner since she took her retirement, Mary's worked in numerous industries. She has an insatiable appetite for knowledge, especially in health and wellness. In fact, Mary has pursued fitness and wellness as a side hustle for close to 30 years leading fitness and yoga classes. In this field, she was been more exposed to woman experiencing the same issue - peri menopause. The story is always the same, weight gain, sleeplessness, brain fog, hot flashes, and issues with digestion. It came to her that this is an area that sadly lacks information and support and that more resources are needed. Mary haphazardly came across a Menopause Doula certification course and promptly enrolled with Doula That was a year ago and she has since enrolled in numerous other courses including Menopause 2.0 with Dr. Stacy Sims. Motivated by her own negative encounter with the medical field's lack of knowledge and empathy for women's health issues, Mary had made it her mission to debunk the misunderstanding and mistruths about hormonal health. She truly wants to empower more women with current, accurate, and well researched information about this natural and normal transition. She is the owner of Emme Elle Coaching and host of her second podcast All Things Menopausal. The first episode drops this October and will feature an array of guest experts from physical and mental health to emotional and spiritual wellness Take aways from today Episode 1.    Menopause as a Time of Reveal: A period where unresolved physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual issues come to the surface. It's a time to address these issues that may have been ignored for years. 2.   Holistic Approach to Health: Addressing various aspects of health during menopause, including gut health, hormonal changes, and emotional well-being. Mary Lee advocates for a holistic approach to health that considers nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, and sleep management. 3.    Individualized Care: Personalized health approaches. What works for one person may not work for another, and it's essential to recognize and address each individual's unique needs and preferences. 4.    Resistance Training and Nutrition: Resistance training, even in short, focused sessions, to maintain bone density and muscle mass during menopause. Additionally, paying attention to nutrition, including plant-based options, is crucial for overall health. 5.   Community and Support: Having a supportive network and seeking guidance from professionals like doulas can make the menopause journey more manageable. 6.   Morning Meditation and Self-Care: Allows individuals to connect with their inner selves and set a positive tone for the day. 7.   Listening to Your Body: Listen to your body, pay attention to how certain foods and exercises make you feel, and make informed decisions about your health. 8.  Journaling and Gratitude: Can be therapeutic and help individuals reflect on their goals, achievements, and lessons learned. Contact Website EmmeElleCoaching.com Instagram @emme_elle_coaching Linktr.ee https://linktr.ee/emme_elle_coaching Spotify - All Things Menopausal Apple, Google Play https://tr.ee/On4SrB-ek If you are looking for a group of like minded women and want a safe, non judgmental space to call your own, join the Live Life Balanced Podcast with Robin private group. You can talk authentically, ask questions, support others and feel supported in areas you need supporting in at the moment. ⁠Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1032889767680469⁠⁠ If you want to just follow along the LLB journey, check out ⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/livelifebalancedwithrobin⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livelifebalancedwithrobin/⁠⁠⁠ Website www.livelifebalanacedwithrobin⁠ Email- [email protected]