Finding Balance in Menopause with jill

In this Podcast you will learn about my journey through Menopause. I started having symptoms of Menopause almost exactly one year ago.  Since then, it's been a wild ride filled with mood swings, joint pain and hot flashes (OMG the hot flashes). It has been hard to get used to these crazy changes happening in my body but it has also led to some moments of clarity and growth. I have learned to prioritize myself, to use herbs, make lifestyle changes, use yoga to support and calm my nervous system, and to use supportive relationships to improve my mood, symptoms and connection with others. Join me in this episode as you learn:the benefits of yoga; a breathing practice you might try to calm hot flashesbenefits of connection with othershow to get past the societal stereotypes to promote self carethe benefits of being open about what's happening to those you loveYou will hear the story of how this podcast came about and why and personal stories about my journey. Hopefully some of the experiences I have had sound familiar and will help you to feel not so alone in what you are experiencing.Contact me to work with me, to ask questions, or just to connect. www.closdlotusyt.com or email me: [email protected] 

Join me, Jill Covert, LMSW, C-IAYT yoga therapist in this conversation with Dr Ruth Odoi as we discuss nutrition, self-care, hormones and other changes in Menopause.  Dr. Ruth Odoi is a Functional Medicine Physician specializing in women’s health, with a focus on helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause with clarity and confidence. Her approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of issues like fatigue, weight changes, poor sleep, and hormonal imbalances. By combining conventional medicine with a more personalized, whole-person approach, she helps women restore energy, improve their quality of life, and feel like themselves again. Through her practice, Oasis Women’s Functional Medicine, Dr. Odoi is passionate about educating women, empowering them to understand their bodies, and providing practical, sustainable solutions for long-term health. You will learn: How getting adequate protein through animal proteins or vegetable proteins can help with mood swingsLearn why self-care is so important during Peri-Menopause and MenopauseWhen Hormones are best prescribed for management of symptomsAnd more discussion about weight gain, sleep issues, relationships and making changes during the Peri-Menopause and Menopause season Dr Ruth Odoi can be reached at www.Oasisfunctionalwellness.comI can be reached at www.closedlotusyt.com and on Facebook and Instagram at closedlotusyoga

In this podcast meet my guest Hallie Schoff, Halie Schoff Cieslica is a functional practitioner, nutritionist, and the founder of Alpha Chiropractic Health and Wellness, a clinic that works with clients both in person and virtually around the world. Her approach focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic health concerns rather than simply managing symptoms.Halie specializes in hormone health, gut health, metabolic dysfunction, and nervous system regulation, often working with clients struggling with issues such as fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, hormone imbalances, fertility challenges, and chronic inflammation. Through personalized nutrition, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle strategies, she helps clients restore balance and build sustainable long-term health.She is also the host of the Alpha Health and Wellness Radio podcast, where she shares educational conversations with practitioners and experts across the wellness space, breaking down complex health topics into practical tools people can use in their everyday lives.In addition to her clinical work, Halie is the co-founder of Sunna Wellness Elixirs, a functional beverage brand focused on creating thoughtfully formulated drinks that support metabolic health and overall wellness using real, functional ingredients.Her mission is to help people reconnect with foundational health practices and understand how the body is designed to heal when properly supported.Socials: instagram @ drhalieschoff and @alphahealthwellnessTiktok @dr. halieschoffwebsite www.drhalieschoff.comWe discuss: menopause and nutrition including how vitamins, and supplements can be helpful throughout Menopausewhat foods help to keep your energy up, maintain your gut health, naturally regulate your hormones, and keep you balancedthe importance of stress management and healthy diet, what to eat and how much and what the benefits are of taking care of yourself fully in this stage of lifethe nervous system and how foods, good life practices, movement practices like yoga and vitamins can help to keep your metabolism and mood in checkWant to reach me? website: www.closedlotusyt.comFacebook: Closed lotus yogaInstagram: @Closedlotusyoga 

Welcome to my podcast, Finding Balance in Menopause. I am a social worker, yoga therapist and women in Peri-menopause. This is the first of my podcasts and in this one and future  podcasts we will talk about all things Menopause including my experience and those of my guests. If there's something you want to know about, and I will try my best to find someone with whom to have the conversation. I can be reached at [email protected] this episode I interview my friend and Psychologist Dr. Lorna Busch, of MindTrove healing, a licensed psychologist who specializes in ketamine assisted psychotherapy. She is a certified Spiritual Emergence Coach and uses Quantum Healing Hypnosis to help people connect and align with the highest version of themselves. Join us as we talk about Menopause, both of our experiences with it and how other cultures celebrate the wise woman who emerges with this life changing transition. Learn how to move into your second half of life in a positive way that focuses on thriving not just surviving. Contact Dr Lorna Busch at mindtrovehealing.com or [email protected]