S3E34-on The Verge: Navigating Menopause, Mind-Body Connection, & Resilience w Cara Bradley

In this episode, Robin chats with Cara, the author of "On the Verge," unraveling the profound impact of Cara's figure skating journey and how it shaped her mission to reconnect people with the intelligence of their bodies. Cara introduces the "Take 5" breathing practice as a powerful tool for nervous system regulation, emphasizing its efficacy in shifting from chronic stress to a balanced state. The conversation jumps into the often misunderstood realm of menopause, discussing challenges like brain fog and hormonal misconnects. Cara highlights the work of Dr. Clare Warga and Dr. Lisa Moscone, shedding light on the empowering perspective that menopause can be an upgrade, not a decline. Practical lifestyle practices for women navigating menopause, including nutrition and mindset adjustments, are explored. The episode concludes with a spotlight on Cara's book, "On the Verge," offering valuable insights and prompts to help individuals rediscover their natural state of vitality and fully awaken to the present. Books and Authors: "On the Verge" by Cara Bradley "Menopause and the Mind" by Dr. Clare Warga "The Upgrade" by Dr. Louise Brazen Dean "The Menopause Reset" by Dr. Mindy Pelz Who is Cara? She is a seasoned mind-body expert and menopause performance coach with over 30 years of experience, is widely acknowledged for her transformative wellness and performance teaching and programs. She is passionate about empowering high-performing women to thrive through menopause by optimizing their mindset and lifestyle habits. Cara, the author of "On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine," is also the visionary Founder of the Verge Yoga Center. She was named among the "Top 12 Most Powerful Women in the Mindfulness Movement" by Mindful Magazine in 2020. Where can you find Cara? Book: On The Verge: Wake up, Show up and Shine Podcast:Daily Whispers https://wavve.link/CaraBradley/episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carabradleylife/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carabradley/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/cmbradley64 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausemindset ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Book: On The Verge: Wake up, Show up and Shine Podcast: Daily Whispers https://wavve.link/CaraBradley/episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carabradleylife/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carabradley/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/cmbradley64 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausemindset ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/livelifebalancedwithrobin⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/livelifebalancedwithrobin/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email [email protected] Website www.livelifebalanacedwithrobin