PERIMENOPAUSE: Signs and Symptoms and Sexual Intimacy with Dr. Lori Brotto

In this exciting two-part series of the Holistic Wealth podcast with Keisha Blair, our very special guest is Dr. Lori Brotto. Dr. Brotto shares advice and tips on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of perimenopause and revitalize sexual intimacy. Sexual health and well-being are part of our overall physical, mental and emotional health and is therefore important to overall holistic wealth. Dr. Brotto, the Canada Research Chair in Women’s Sexual Health, provides strategies to revitalize intimacy during perimenopause, so you can reclaim and redefine your connection with your body and your partner, fostering a holistic sense of well-being. Join us as we delve into the often overlooked and misunderstood phase of perimenopause, where Dr. Brotto sheds light on the signs and symptoms, including crucial insights into hormonal changes like estrogen fluctuations. This enlightening conversation will empower you with knowledge, helping you navigate this transitional period with grace and understanding. Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Women’s Sexual Health. She is also the Executive Director for the Women’s Health Research Institute—one of only three institutes in Canada devoted to advancing research in women’s health and maintains an active practice as a Registered Psychologist. Dr. Brotto was recently featured in the Netflix series The Principles of Pleasure and is the author of Better Sex through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire and the forthcoming The Better Sex through Mindfulness Workbook: A Guide to Cultivating Desire. Through her numerous treatment studies, Dr. Brotto has taught women how to practice the present moment, and non-judgmental awareness to cultivate desire and sexual satisfaction. Mindfulness meditation trains the brain to stay in the here and now, and not get trapped in the allure of distractions and negative self-judgement. Skills such as mindfulness teach the brain to connect more completely with the body, allowing the practitioner to experience all of the sensations of sex. In this podcast episode, we will discuss several reasons for sexual problems during menopause such as stress, multi-tasking and previous trauma as well as long-standing myths about sexuality such as sexual desire should be spontaneous. walk you through effective strategies to make your sexual health an important part of your overall holistic wealth. In the NEW Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom, there are many strategies throughout to help you master the “Art of Recovery From Disruption”. Tune in to listen to this episode of the Holistic wealth podcast with Keisha Blair. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom. By Keisha Blair Better Sex through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire By Dr. Lori Brotto