Menopause Made Easy

The Permission to Disappoint: Redefining Leadership Success for Women with Helena Demuynck

Join us on Menopause Made Easy for a transformative episode featuring Helena Demuynck, founder of Oxygen for Leadership and veteran executive coach, as we explore the power of "permission to disappoint" as a leadership superpower for women in transition. Helena shares insights from 35 years of coaching female executives, providing practical strategies to break free from people-pleasing and lead authentically during perimenopause and menopause.
• Permission to Disappoint: Helena introduces this powerful metaphor for releasing the burden of managing everyone's expectations and reclaiming your energy.• Saying No as Leadership: Discover why always saying yes undermines your authority and keeps your team from growing—and how strategic boundaries strengthen leadership.• Overcoming Guilt: Learn practical techniques to recognize and silence the internal scripts that fuel guilt when prioritizing yourself.• Identity Shift Practice: Helena shares her "What would my best version do?" visualization method for making aligned decisions during challenging moments.• Free Gift: Download Helena's Five Strategies to Build Inner Resilience at Oxygen4Leadership.com
Connect with Helena:• LinkedIn: Helena Demuynck• Oxygen4Leadership.com• Programs: VIP One-on-One Retreats in Málaga, Spain
Additional Resources:• MenopauseSupportAcademy.com
Helena empowers women leaders to redefine success on their own terms and navigate menopause with reduced stress and authentic confidence. Don't miss her coaching insights for transforming guilt into freedom.

Navigating Perimenopause with Confidence: Angela Irwin's Journey

Join us on Menopause Made Easy for an inspiring episode featuring Angela Irwin, a confidence coach and international speaker, as we explore navigating perimenopause with confidence. Angela shares her personal story and expert insights, providing practical strategies to boost self-esteem and resilience during this life stage. Learn how to embrace change with grace and strength.
• Confidence Building: Angela offers techniques to rebuild confidence and overcome imposter syndrome during menopause.• Self-Acceptance Tips: Discover how self-acceptance can be a foundation for lasting confidence amidst perimenopause symptoms.• Support Strategies: Get advice on finding a support network and seeking professional help to manage symptoms effectively.• Graceful Transitions: Explore ways to give yourself grace while navigating the emotional ups and downs of menopause.• Free Gift: Access Angela’s free “Three Cs” method to silence your inner critic at JoyfulLifeSolutions.com.
Connect with Angela:• JoyfulLifeSolutions.com• Nonprofit Support for Cochlear Implants
Watch Angela's TEDx here: 
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Additional Resources:• MenopauseSupportAcademy.com
Angela inspires women to embrace their journey through perimenopause with confidence and community support. Don’t miss her valuable resources for a positive transition.

Self-Love and Relationship Clarity in Midlife with Risa Gaull

Join us on Menopause Made Easy as we dive into a powerful conversation about self-love and relationships during menopause with Risa, a self-love and relationship coach. In this episode, Risa shares her personal journey and expertise, offering practical tools to navigate midlife relationship challenges with grace and clarity. Discover how self-care can transform your relationships and enhance your well-being.
• Self-Love Practices: Risa introduces a simple self-love power practice to acknowledge emotions and calm your nervous system. • Relationship Clarity: Learn how to assess your relationship patterns and find clarity from within during menopause. • Communication Tips: Get advice on expressing your needs to your partner and fostering mutual understanding. • Emotional Release: Explore techniques to process and release negative emotions for better mental health. • 3 Day Mini Wellness Retreat: Join Risa’s free 3-day mini retreat on June 17-19, 2025, for deeper tools and support. Register at Event Registration
Connect with Risa: • RisaGaull.com• Should I Stay? Facebook Group• Youtube Channel• LinkedIn• Event Registration
Additional Resources:
• Menopause Support Academy
Risa empowers women to prioritize themselves, heal old patterns, and build fulfilling relationships during menopause. Don’t miss her upcoming retreat for transformative insights.
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Menopause, Mindfulness, and a 1,400-Mile Adventure with Kathy Elkind

Join us on Menopause Made Easy as we explore a transformative journey through post-menopause with Kathy Elkind, author of To Walk It Is to See It. In this episode, Kathy shares her inspiring 1,400-mile GR5 walk across Europe, revealing how walking and nature helped her navigate this life stage with strength and mindfulness. Discover practical tips and spiritual insights to ease menopause symptoms and embrace your wise strength.
• Walking Through Menopause: Kathy explains how walking, especially uphill, improved her sleep and cleared her mind during perimenopause and beyond.• Spiritual Connection: Learn how the meditative rhythm of walking in nature deepened her spiritual growth and self-reflection.• Wise Strength: Kathy highlights the power of trusting your body’s wisdom and building resilience, one step at a time.• 5 Walking Trip Tips: Get advice on preparing for long walks, breaking in shoes, packing light, and practicing self-compassion.• Nourishing Choices: Hear about Kathy’s approach to eating local, fresh foods like fruits, vegetables, and cheese during her journey.
Connect with Kathy:• Website: KathyElkind.com• YouTube: Kathy’s YouTube Channel• Book: To Walk It Is to See It
Additional Resources:• Menopause Support Academy
Kathy inspires women to slow down, connect with nature, and trust their instincts during menopause, turning challenges into opportunities for growth. Explore her book for more insights from her remarkable journey.
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Mastering Mindfulness in Menopause with Issa Christiansen

Join us on Menopause Made Easy as we explore the transformative power of mindfulness during menopause with Issa Christiansen, an internationally recognized midwife, menopause coach, and speaker. In this episode, Issa shares her holistic approach to emotional wellbeing, offering practical strategies to navigate menopause with confidence and calm. Learn how mindfulness can ease symptoms and empower you through this life stage.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Issa highlights the role of mindfulness in managing stress, anxiety, and mood swings during menopause.• Mindfulness Techniques: Discover simple practices like the 5-4-3-2-1 technique and mindful drawing to stay present and grounded.• Scientific Benefits: Learn how mindfulness can reduce hot flashes and improve sleep, backed by recent studies.• Holistic Empowerment: Issa explains how focusing on body sensations and self-compassion can enhance your menopausal journey.• Daily Mindfulness Tips: Tips on incorporating short, consistent mindfulness breaks into your routine for lasting change.
Connect with Issa:• Website: clarissakristjansson.com• Book: Beyond Hormones
Additional Resources:• Menopause Support Academy
Issa inspires women to embrace menopause as a time of growth and control, with her new book offering seven holistic ways to thrive. For deeper support, explore her insights and resources to navigate this phase with grace.
Produced by LauerNathan.com

Staying True to Yourself During Menopause with Gosia Nagy

Join us on Menopause Made Easy as we dive into the journey of self-discovery during menopause with Gosia Nagy, a holistic health coach and life coach. In this episode, Gosia shares her insights on staying true to yourself, embracing your authentic identity, and navigating the challenges of menopause with grace. Learn how to reconnect with your inner self and thrive through this transformative phase with practical tools and empowering strategies.
• Staying Authentic: Gosia discusses the importance of remaining true to yourself, even amidst societal pressures and shifting identities during menopause.  • Reconnecting with Yourself: Discover Gosia’s simple yet powerful exercise of journaling for three minutes daily to uncover your true self and desires.  • The Queen’s Attitude: Learn how adopting a regal mindset can help you prioritize self-care and approach menopause with dignity and joy.  • Empowerment in Transition: Gosia explains how giving yourself permission to be who you are can lead to a more natural and flowing menopausal journey.  • Practical Tips for Confidence: Tips on setting daily intentions, reflecting on past resilience, and looking forward to what truly matters in life.  
Connect with Gosia:  • Website: gosianagy.com  • Facebook: Gosia's Facebook • Instagram: Gosia's Instagram  • LinkedIn: Gosia's LinkedIn• Podcast: Simply Well and Beyond Podcast  
Additional Resources:  • Menopause Support Academy  
Gosia encourages women to reclaim their power and freedom during menopause, reminding us that this phase is an opportunity to redefine and rediscover ourselves. For personalized guidance, Gosia offers one-on-one coaching through her three-month program to help you thrive with ease.  
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Embracing Holistic Health in Menopause with Leslie Kasanoff

Join us on Menopause Made Easy as we explore holistic health strategies with Leslie Kasanoff, a former chiropractor and expert in holistic nutrition. In this episode, Leslie shares her personal journey through menopause and how she combated its challenges through diet and lifestyle changes. Discover the profound impact of gut health on hormonal balance and why dairy might be worth ditching from your diet.
 
• Leslie's Transition: Hear about Leslie’s shift from traditional chiropractic work to focusing on holistic nutrition after her personal struggles with menopause symptoms.
• Gut Health and Hormones: Learn how the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in hormone production and how diet can influence this delicate balance.
• Dairy and Hormones: Leslie discusses why dairy products may negatively affect hormonal health and provides alternatives for maintaining calcium levels.
• Soy and Misconceptions: Addressing common myths, Leslie explains the benefits of incorporating soy into your diet, especially during menopause.
• Holistic Health Tips: Tips on embracing a whole-foods diet, reducing animal products, and the importance of movement and exercise.
 
Connect with Leslie:
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• Leslie's LinkedIn
• Leslie's X
• Leslie's Instagram
• Vibrant Health: Over 40 Facebook group
 
Additional Resources:
• Menopause Support Academy
 
Leslie reminds us that menopause isn’t an end but a new chapter, encouraging a positive outlook and proactive health management. For more tailored advice, Leslie offers one-on-one coaching to help you navigate this phase with confidence and health.
Produced by LauerNathan.com

Practical Tips on Pelvic Health During Menopause with Cathy Watson

This week, Dilyana is joined by Cathy Watson, a registered physiotherapist with a special focus on pelvic health. She is the owner/operator of Cathy Watson Physiotherapy, where she treats women with issues of bladder and bowel incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain. Seeing how these issues often arise during a woman's menopause transition, Cathy started doing coursework to educate herself about this topic. She became a member of the North American Menopause Society to deliver the latest, evidence-based information to her clients. Making sure women are aware of all their pharmacological and, most importantly, their non-pharmacological tools became a passion project of Cathy's. 
In this episode, Cathy and Dilyana delve into what menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause are and the various symptoms associated with these stages. Cathy explains the importance of estrogen for pelvic floor health and details both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options. She emphasizes the significance of exercise, diet, stress management, and proper sleep hygiene in maintaining overall health. Cathy also provides resources and advice for women experiencing pelvic floor issues.
 
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Navigating the Four Stages of Change During the Menopausal Years with Linda Bucher

This week Dilyana returns with an inspiring and clarifying conversation with Linda Bucher on navigating changes and cycles that occur during the menopausal years. Linda is a speaker, a Master-Certified Life Coach, a podcaster, and an author. Linda teaches people who are ready to see themselves, how to see themselves so they can unlock their gifts and talent, lead the life they’re meant to lead, and leave a legacy of positive change. She believes that each of us is here to use our unique gifts to make big, beautiful ripples that no one else can make. She's on a mission to inspire and impact millions of people to know their worth and share their gifts, deliberately creating big, beautiful ripples, and leaving the world a better place.
In this episode, Dilyana and Linda delve into the complex identity shifts women encounter during menopause, likening the process to a caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly. Linda highlights the importance of acknowledging and grieving old identities while distinguishing between 'clean' and 'dirty' pain. The discussion expands on strategies for managing these pains, including the application of Byron Katie's thought work. The episode transitions into exploring personal growth phases, from internal planning to the external actions of the hero's journey, culminating in the 'promised land' of new self-acceptance. 
Additionally, they touch upon practical insights for women to harness self-awareness, establish boundaries, and make life changes confidently. Linda also shares updates on her new ventures, such as expanding her coaching services and launching her podcast 'Conversations Worth Your While.' This engaging discussion provides valuable tools and encouragement for women navigating the transformative journey of menopause.
 
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Produced by: Social Chameleon

How to Lose Weight After 40 with Sara Frenza

This week Menopause Made Easy returns with an insightful and practical discussion with Sara Frenza about healthy weight loss during the perimenopausal and menopausal years. Sara is a published fitness writer, nutrition and body transformation coach, and the owner of Sara Frenza Fitness and Nutrition. After overcoming her own struggles with chronic dieting and post-pregnancy weight gain, Sara discovered a sustainable approach to losing over 50 lbs. and transforming her body composition. Now, she helps women achieve their dream bodies through her one-on-one coaching program, focusing on the exclusive Restore, Lean out, and Sustain body transformation protocol. 
 
With a passion for empowering women, Sara’s journey from avoiding mirrors to becoming a fitness model in her 40s serves as an inspiration to women worldwide. In this episode, Dilyana and Sara discuss common mistakes women over 40 make when trying to lose weight, such as under-eating and excessive cardio. The conversation also highlights the importance of strength training, stress management, and appropriate dieting phases. Sara’s insights provide practical tips for maintaining metabolic health and achieving lasting body transformation during perimenopause and beyond! 
 
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Produced by: Social Chameleon