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Meegan Cares About Midlife
by Meegan Care
Kia ora, women navigating midlife, menopause, and beyond! I’m Meegan Care, your Midlife Mentor, Psychosynthesis counsellor & coach, and I’m thrilled to welcome you to a podcast dedicated entirely to your transformative journey in this incredible stage of life.Midlife isn’t a time to settle; it’s a time to unleash your purpose, make an impact uniquely your own, all while prioritizing your well-being. So, buckle up for conversations that resonate with the essence of your midlife journey, because here’s to embracing this stage with authenticity, empowerment, and a sprinkle of joy. Learn more at www.meegancare.co.nz
Episodes
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No, Is a Complete Sentence: The Midlife Guide to Boundaries Without the Guilt
Boundaries aren’t just about saying no—they’re about knowing yourself, your needs, and what truly matters. In this episode, we break down why midlife women often struggle with boundaries, how early conditioning plays a role, and how to set strong yet flexible boundaries without guilt. You’ll…
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Rewrite Your Midlife Story: Debbie Lash’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Renewal
"You are one decision away from change, just one decision." This week, I’m joined by Debbie Lash—yoga teacher, health coach, and psychedelic breath facilitator—who shares her powerful midlife transformation story. Debbie walked away from a high-powered corporate career after a major wake-up...
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Empowering Wāhine: Priscilla Te Hau's Vision for the Ruahine Menopause Symposium
"There must be an easier way. These women have already done the research, so let's bring them together." This week, I'm inviting you to explore the transformative journey of menopause with my special guest Priscilla Te Hau. Priscilla is the founder of the Ruahine Menopause Empowerment Symposium...
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Breaking Up with Alcohol in Midlife: Laura Valvasori on Living Alcohol-Free
Our relationship with alcohol becomes strained in midlife. The body is undergoing a lot of changes and alcohol can often be the final straw in a cascade of pressures on health and vitality. This week, I'm delving into the impactful journey of Laura Valvasori, a business and well-being mentor who...
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Breaking Free from Midlife's Tolerance Trap
"I was much more able to access that vitality and that passion and joy just through being alive. Not because anything incredible had happened, but just from being alive." In my early adulthood, I became really good at tolerating stress and distress—a skill that served me well at the time. But…
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Kendall North Redefines Nutrition, Weight Loss & Diet Culture in Midlife
"The goal is to empower women to nourish their bodies for the long term, rather than relying on restrictive diet plans and experiencing guilt and shame." This week, I had an inspiring conversation with Kendall North, a holistic dietitian who is reshaping the way women approach their health and...
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Unsticking Midlife: 3 Breakthrough Tools
The Importance of Having Hard Conversations: "And often that's with people that are external to us, but it also works on an internal level as well. We very often are in avoidance of our own hard conversations to have with ourselves because avoidance feels easier." This week, we delved into the...
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Uncover Your Inner Knowing: A Midlife Journey
"We have this innate natural connection to our inner knowing and our gut instinct. However, here is the problem for us - historically, that's not been okay." "I am disconnected from my inner knowing." This is a far-too-common experience for us, so this week on the podcast, we delve into the deep...
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Rewriting Your Inner Dialogue in Midlife: What You Say To Yourself Matters
"Healing is not that we never have another negative feeling or get triggered again. The reality of healing is that we learn not to abandon ourselves and stay connected, even in difficult moments." None of us are immune to harmful inner dialogue - words we would never say to a friend, or even an...
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Why I Changed My Mind About HRT
This week, I’m sharing a personal journey that led me to change my mind about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). I used to have a strong bias toward natural medicine and was hesitant to consider HRT, but a synchronistic experience opened my mind to new possibilities. It's not about choosing…
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How Perimenopause Can Resurface Historical Emotional Wounds: Navigating Trauma in Midlife
"And I would suggest that somebody who has gone through menopause or at least has some experience of menopause, make the best practitioners and therapists to see, in my opinion." This week, I'm delving into the often uncharted territory of midlife and trauma. As women navigating menopause and...
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Taming Unexpected Fears in Menopause: From Driving and Flying to Health Anxieties
"Just because you're experiencing this now, it doesn't mean that it's going to be with you for all of your life." In this episode, we explore the unusual and unexpected fears that arise during perimenopause and postmenopause, drawing from conversations with other women and personal experience. We...
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Navigating HRT Options and Shortages: Rene Schliebs' Essential Advice
"With HRT, it was like a switch. It was in 3 days. My symptoms had improved and I was coping with my life so much better." If you live in New Zealand and use HRT, you'll be aware there is a shortage, and with no quick solution in sight, I was grateful to speak with Rene Schliebs on the podcast…
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Emotional Resilience: Rewriting Emotional Templates in Midlife
The Effects of Emotional Dysregulation: "You'll have difficulty connecting your emotional world with your rational logical brain. All the choices that you make will be based on emotion and much of it will be subconscious." The emotional template we received growing up will have us swinging wildly...
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Overcoming Not Good Enough in Midlife
"But I think over overthinking and procrastination and that all or nothing thinking is definitely something I see a lot with clients that have this limiting belief." I've got such an incredible episode for you this week. Take your time to listen to it. It's a little longer than usual. It's…
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Beyond Hot Flashes: Kim Heifner’s Menopause & Midlife Health Strategies
Hey friends, welcome to the podcast. This week I'm interviewing Kim Hefner, a board-certified nurse practitioner specialising in midlife and menopausal women's health. Kim is a fountain of wisdom, and in this episode, she shares her expertise on critical health issues including cardiovascular...
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Rewriting Core Beliefs: The Path to Empowerment in Midlife
In this episode, we explore working with core beliefs, one of my favourite topics. We discuss what core beliefs are, how they form, and how we can work with them to improve our lives. Discover how adverse childhood experiences, attachment styles, inherited patterns, social conditioning, and…
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Emma Wright Reveals The Key To Overcoming Body Image Struggles In Midlife
"Simply telling people to love their bodies without addressing underlying psychological and external influences can be harmful." A woman's relationship to her body is incredibly complex, our body is appraised, viewed and judged from the day we are born. So it's no surprise that women find it...
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5 Reasons Why Midlife is Just the Beginning: The Untold Power of Menopause and Reinvention
The Untold Power of Menopause and Reinvention In midlife, we often feel disempowered due to various factors such as symptoms of perimenopause, changing roles, and the burden of doing so much for others. Feeling lost during this phase is a common experience. However, this is actually the MOST...
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The Midlife Awakening: Embracing Your True Self and Letting Go of Stagnation
In this episode, we look at the physiological changes that women undergo during perimenopause and early menopause and how these shifts can be a catalyst for a big awakening. Discover how discomfort can lead to growth, and how by embracing new behaviour and activities, you create a bigger life and...
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How To Tame Emotions In Midlife
In this revealing episode join me as I unravel my journey through trauma, Crohn's disease, menopause and the lessons learnt in becoming resilient. This episode provides a deep dive into the crucial role of emotions in defining our life experiences, especially the turbulence that often arises in...
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Get Strong: Fiona Ross Empowers Midlife Women with Exercise Wisdom
Midlife women's strength is their superpower! In this episode, I chat with Fiona Ross, a great friend and colleague. We explore the importance of lifting heavy (for you) weights and finding the right exercise routine for strength, confidence, and ageing well. We share our personal experiences and...
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Transforming Irritability and Anger into a Force for Growth in Perimenopause and Midlife
Waves of irritability and anger used to come out of nowhere. I was in the beginning phases of perimenopause and these mood fluctuations were an unwelcome surprise, I'd had some experience of them as a teen but I had no idea irritation, anger and even rage are common symptoms of perimenopause. We…
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Justine Jeddy Dishes The Dirt On Midlife Health, Nutrition & Weight Loss
"No need to cut out specific foods to lose weight; all foods can fit into a healthy diet." - Justine Jeddy This week on the podcast I'm joined by Justine Jeddy, an evidence-based health and nutrition coach specializing in women's fitness and nutrition. And I wanted to get to the truth about diet...
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Lisa Pomare Unravels the Vital Role of Vitamin D in Midlife
The Importance of Vitamin D for Menopausal Women: "And about 90% of them were at the very, very low end of the blood serum range of vitamin D, and some were very, very low. And these women had a lot of symptoms, and some of those are quite similar symptoms." This week, Lisa Pomare joins us to...
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My Three Step Empowerment Model in Midlife & Menopause
In this week's episode I challenge and change beliefs that no longer serve us, and advocate for awareness and intentional imagination as we embrace the next stage of life, through understanding my 3 Step Empowerment Model. The 3 Step Empowerment Model in Menopause: The Opportunity The Problem The...
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The Top 5 Mindset Mistakes Women Make In Midlife
"The faster we can get on board with the change, the faster we can work with our system to support it, then we can come into, once again, this collaborative relationship with our body." This week, I delved deep into the top 5 mindset mistakes that women make in midlife and how they affect our...
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Lisa Pomare Has Sleep Solutions for Midlife Women
Sleep is a big issue for many perimenopausal women - me included! 3 am would come around and I'd be wide awake for hours. Although I sleep pretty well now (unless caffeine has been to the party) I know this is a massive issue for so many of us - so I was thrilled to talk with Lisa Pomare, a…
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Amy Luttrell On Burnout, Reinvention & Exposing Expectations
I sit down with Amy Luttrell Business & Life Coach, to explore the theme of reinvention and its profound impact on our lives, especially in midlife and beyond. Amy's a deep thinker, and our candid conversations often open my eyes to a fresh perspective. In this episode we open up about the...
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How To Resolve Stress Cycles In Midlife
Welcome to a transformative conversation about breaking free from the grip of stress cycles, particularly for women navigating midlife and menopause. Join me as we discuss how our bodies react differently to stress during perimenopause and menopause, and how the resulting decrease in resilience…
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Transforming Negative Self-Talk into Self-Compassion
In this enlightening episode, Meegan Care, an experienced midlife mentor, and psychosynthesis counsellor unlocks the intricate aspects of midlife, specifically for women transitioning through menopause. Gain a deep understanding of your inner journey during this crucial life-stage as Meegan...
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MVP: Emma Perks Physio Helps Women Navigate Sexual Wellness In Menopause & Midlife
In this MVP episode, I speak with Emma Perks, a pelvic health physiotherapist, about sexual and pelvic health during midlife. Navigating sexual health during menopause and midlife can be challenging, particularly since it coincides with other major changes in life and there remains so much that...
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MVP: Nicola Douglas Women’s Health Acupuncturist Helps Women Navigate Menopause Naturally
In this MVP episode, we dive into a topic that effects every woman at some point in her life: menopause. Tune in this week to one of our Most Valuable Podcasts where I speak with Nicola Douglas, a Women's Health Acupuncturist who shares her expertise on natural approaches to managing menopause…
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MVP: Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right For You? with Catherine Keenan Pharmacist
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right For You? with Catherine Keenan Pharmacist When I first went through menopause I didn’t think HRT was for me. Two years ago, after further research, and hearing of another woman’s experience with it, I began body-identical HRT, it changed my quality of life...
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Rethinking Life Purpose: Unmasking Misconceptions In Your Midlife Evolution
Rethinking Life Purpose: Unmasking Misconceptions In Your Midlife Evolution Let's jump into the concept of life purpose. I reckon we've been led up the garden path a bit when it comes to Life Purpose. In this episode I challenge common misconceptions around life purpose, emphasizing that it's not...
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Ditching Shame & Challenging Stigma in Menopause
Ditching Shame & Challenging Stigma in Menopause In this episode, I dive deep into the whole issue of shame, specifically how it affects women during the menopause phase of life. I talk about the stigma attached to menopause and how it impacts us, both emotionally and psychologically. Through the...
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Completing Stress Cycles: Strategies for Women Through Perimenopause and Beyond
Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, or overwhelm during midlife? In this episode, we explore the physiological and emotional impact of perimenopause and menopause on our mental health. We are going to understand the role of the nervous system in stress response, and how to work with it rather...
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Finding Your Voice: Empowering Midlife Women to Speak, Be Heard, and Shine
"Women are conditioned to be quiet, take up less space, and be the support system for others throughout their lives." In this episode, I dive into the topic of finding your voice. It's important for women to identify why they feel unheard and speak out. I'll guide you through reflecting on past...
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Not Where You Want To Be? How To Reframe Midlife Challenges & Embrace Growth
When I work with women in midlife, I look for common threads in how we talk about our experience, because ultimately the words point us to our inner experience and how we can break free! I often hear my group program participants say 'I'm not where I want to be!' during The Midlife Upgrade…
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Jodie Williams Empowers Women Through Their Menopause Journey
Today's guest bridges the gap between natural and mainstream medicine. Jodie Williams brings her distinctive approach, drawing from her background as a registered nurse, naturopath, hypnotherapist, and training in Hakomi psychotherapy. I had an amazing conversation with Jodie, and she's such a...
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Thriving Through Change: Here’s How I Show Up For Myself In Midlife
When my doctor told me that I was post menopausal at the age of 42, the first thing I did was wonder what I'd done wrong and blame myself! In this empowering episode I share my own menopause experiences and delve into the guilt and blame often associated with challenges faced during this stage of...
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Emotional Empowerment in Midlife: Your Resilience Journey
Have you ever felt misunderstood or unsupported by those around you when it comes to your emotional experiences in midlife? In this episode, we explore the changes in our emotions during perimenopause, menopause, and midlife. Fluctuating estrogen levels can lead to irritability, tearfulness, low...
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Ending the Stigma Around Menopause Across Generations
Ending the Stigma Around Menopause Across Generations My mum never talked to me about her difficult experience of menopause, she struggled in silence. So I never knew what to expect, and I never got to be there for her when she was struggling with menopause symptoms either. I didn't know how old...
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Tracy Cowley helps women who’ve had a gutful of gut ache
I'm talking with Tracy Cowley, Herbalist, Nutritionist and Naturopath. Tracy helps bloated women who've had a gutful of gut ache take control of their digestion. In this episode, Tracy looks at perimenopause, menopause, ageing, and longevity through the lens of inflammation, insulin resistance…
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Menopause and Anxiety: Understanding the Connection & Finding Solutions
This week on the podcast we delve into the topic of menopause-related anxiety. During perimenopause, anxiety can sneak up on us, building slowly, or sometimes hitting like a bolt of lightning! Studies show 50% of women in midlife experience symptoms of anxiety. Often this isn't talked about…
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The Three Stages To Authentic Confidence For Women In Midlife
Cultivating Authentic Confidence: Empowering Midlife Women to Embrace Their Unique Journey We've all experienced it somewhere along the way in midlife our confidence starts to take a nosedive. Combine this with all the other physical symptoms, and you have a recipe for not wanting to get out of…
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Ditching The Diet Culture: Redefining Wellness In Midlife with Michelle Yandle
Ditching The Diet Culture: Redefining Wellness In Midlife What if, I wondered, as a woman in midlife, I ditched the diets and body shaming culture? Would it affect my motivation to take care of myself? And would I turn into a 24/7 TV-watching puddle of blah? I had an enlightening podcast chat…
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Navigating Sexual Health in Midlife w. Emma Perks Physiotherapist
On the podcast this week, I speak with Emma Perks, a pelvic health physiotherapist, about sexual and pelvic health during midlife. Navigating sexual health during menopause and midlife can be challenging, particularly since it coincides with other major changes in life and there remains so much...
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Embracing & Empowering Your Body In Midlife: A Journey of Radical Acceptance
This week on the podcast, we discuss radical body acceptance during midlife and menopause. We are bombarded with societal pressures and cultural conditioning related to aging and body image. When we critically evaluate the messages we receive from media and online sources, we can embrace our...
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Harnessing the Power of Breakthroughs in Midlife Transformation
Raising Your Energy: Harnessing the Power of Breakthroughs in Midlife Transformation In this episode, we discuss the energy of a breakthrough and how it manifests in our lives, particularly during midlife. We explore the uncomfortable feelings and experiences that show up right before a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Kia ora, women navigating midlife, menopause, and beyond! I’m Meegan Care, your Midlife Mentor, Psychosynthesis counsellor & coach, and I’m thrilled to welcome you to a podcast dedicated entirely to your transformative journey in this incredible stage of life.Midlife isn’t a time to settle; it’s a time to unleash your purpose, make an impact uniquely your own, all while prioritizing your well-being. So, buckle up for conversations that resonate with the essence of your midlife journey, because here’s to embracing this stage with authenticity, empowerment, and a sprinkle of joy. Learn more at www.meegancare.co.nz
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