Menopause Made Easy

Hi, I’m Dilyana Mileva and I’m excited to bring you Menopause Made Easy, a podcast designed to provide you tips and strategies to navigate the changes in a woman’s body, mind, and spirit with more grace and ease. I look forward to having you along on the journey with me! Remember to like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications so you’re updated of each episode release! New episodes will be released on Friday mornings!

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Episodes

Friday Jun 12, 2026


Join us on Menopause Made Easy for an enlightening episode featuring Desislava Dimitrova, a Chopra-certified Total Well-Being Coach, Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor, and founder of DD Healing, LLC. With a deep commitment to guiding women through powerful practices that restore balance, Desislava brings her expertise in meditation and emotional healing to help you reclaim your inner calm and vibrational energy.
Through her unique approach to mind-body-spirit alignment, Desislava demystifies the "monkey mind" and provides actionable tools to down-regulate your nervous system, allowing your body to return to its natural, self-sustaining healing state.
Beyond the Monkey Mind: Discover why your mind feels chaotic and how to quiet the internal noise using consistent, accessible meditation practices that take as little as five minutes a day.
The Power of Personal Mantras: Explore the transformative impact of the Primordial Sound Meditation method, where you receive a unique, personal mantra based on your birth details to anchor yourself in restful awareness.
Healing Through Connection: Learn how specific meditation techniques and emotional healing modalities help release mental stress, shift from cortisol-driven exhaustion to peace, and help your body heal itself.
Reconnect to Joy: Move past the demands of a busy lifestyle by integrating foundational habits—like journaling and intentional breathwork—to balance your energy and restore your connection to joy.
Free Gifts & Resources:
Reconnect to Joy Workbook & Meditation: Download your free guide and guided meditation to start your healing journey at www.desi-divine.com.
About Desislava Dimitrova:
Desislava Dimitrova is a Chopra-certified Total Well-Being Coach, Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor, and founder of DD Healing, LLC. She guides women through powerful practices that restore balance, deepen self-connection, and raise vibrational energy. Through her work, Desislava blends ancient wisdom with practical tools to help women—especially those navigating life transitions—discover inner calm, renewed vitality, and joyful living.
Connect with Desislava Dimitrova:
Website: www.desi-divine.com
Facebook: Facebook
Book Collaboration: Look for Awakening Hearts, a collection of journeys from 32 co-authors sharing stories of healing, love, and infinite possibility.
In this episode, Desislava Dimitrova challenges the need for long, complicated routines, inviting you to discover how a few moments of intentional silence can shift your entire day. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of business, work, and family, or simply looking to find your center, learn how to lower your stress hormones and step into a state of radiant, balanced living.

Friday May 22, 2026


Join us on Menopause Made Easy for a groundbreaking episode featuring Dr. Betsy A.B. Greenleaf, DO, FACOOG (Distinguished), FACOG, FPMRS, FAAOPM, MBA. As a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and innovative specialist, Dr. Greenleaf made history as the first female in the United States to achieve board certification in Urogynecology.Now the founder of the International Pause Institute, CEO of the Pelvic Floor Store, and creator of Femversity, she brings over two decades of trailblazing expertise to help women in perimenopause and menopause reclaim their life, energy, and sanity.With her signature warmth, humor, and holistic body-mind-spirit approach, Dr. Betsy demystifies complex hormonal pathways and provides actionable lifestyle shifts so you can discover true pelvic peace and inner strength.
The Stress-Hormone Hijack: Why sex and stress cannot coexist in the body, and how chronic modern stress forces your parent hormone (cholesterol) to produce cortisol instead of essential estrogen and progesterone.
Beyond the Magic Pill: Discover why hormone replacement therapy isn't a panacea, and how unseen lifestyle stressors, lack of sleep, and chronic dehydration can actively sabotage your hormone wellness goals.
Micro-Hacks for the Nervous System: A deep dive into free, accessible biohacks—including box breathing, smart lighting adjustments, and binaural beats—to down-regulate your sympathetic nervous system and ease midlife spinning.
The Three-Legged Stool of Wellness: Moving past dense medical protocols to restore balance to your body, mind, and spirit through foundational habits, intuitive nutrition, and normalizing sensitive health topics.
Free Gifts & Special Offers: * Hormone Quiz:https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/quiz/Xxe3hNPG5Iora9LqUILT
Women’s Pelvic Meditation: https://femversity.com/pelvicmediation-sign-up
Pelvic Floor Store Discount: Enjoy a 10% discount on pelvic health products at https://pelvicfloorstore.com by using the promo code MENOPAUSE at checkout.
Connect with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf:
Websites: The International Pause Institute: https://pauseinstitute.com
The Pelvic Floor Store: https://pelvicfloorstore.com
Affiliate Sign Up for the Pelvic Floor Store: https://af.uppromote.com/the-pelvic-floor-store/register
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbetsygreenleaf https://www.instagram.com/drbetsygreenleafspeaks https://www.instagram.com/internationalpauseinstitute https://www.instagram.com/drbetsygreenleafmenshealth
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbetsygreenleaf https://www.tiktok.com/@drbetsygreenleafmen
More Platforms: https://www.facebook.com/dr.betsy.greenleaf/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdu6ZIxyAYGKsmJPtEvTS4w https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbetsygreenleaf/ https://twitter.com/DrBGreenleaf https://www.pinterest.com/drbetsygreenleaf
Listen to Dr. Betsy's Podcasts & Menopause Rock Music!
Menopause Rock Album (by Doc BET-Z) - Menopause Memo:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/drbetsygreenleafbeats/menopause-memo
Life Fire Tracks: Rise From Ash: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lifefire/rise-from-ash
Fire Under Glass: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lifefire/fire-under-glass
Fire Leaves Its Mark: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lifefire/fire-leaves-its-mark
Podcasts: Some of Your Parts: https://someofyourparts.libsyn.com/
Body Mind Spirit:
https://www.wytv7.org/body-mind-spirit
In this episode, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf challenges the quick-fix mindset of traditional care, inviting you to look at the foundational basics of hydration, sleep, and breathwork. Whether you are struggling with a fading sex drive or wondering why your wellness routine isn't delivering results, learn how to stop the cortisol drain and step into a state of radiant, aligned health.

Friday May 15, 2026

Join us on Menopause Made Easy for a high-frequency episode featuring Dr. Neja Zupan, the founder of the Mastering Energy Academy. Dr. Neja reveals the "Ultimate Success Advantage" that goes far beyond traditional biohacking or business strategy: Energy Mastery. After overcoming an aggressive cancer diagnosis with only a 5% chance of survival, Dr. Neja reconstructed her life cell-by-cell and now mentors high achievers to align with their original energetic blueprint for effortless leadership and vibrant health.
The Root Cause of Vitality: Why Dr. Neja rejected conventional treatment to heal through energy frequency and how she dismantled layers of inherited ancestral trauma.
The Success Advantage: Discover how mastering your own energy field allows you to expand professionally and scale your business without the cost of burnout.
Fascia and the Nervous System: A deep dive into how physical "squeezing" in the body blocks intuition and leadership, and the steps to recalibrate your system for next-level impact.
From Survival to Sovereignty: Moving away from "survival programming" into a state of radiant health and spiritual clarity during the menopause transition.
Free Gift: Realign your day with Dr. Neja’s High-Frequency Energy Formula. Download seven essential morning exercises to activate your energetic alignment at HighFrequencyEnergyFormula.com.
Connect with Dr. Neja Zupan:
Website: NejaZupan.com
Instagram: @DrNejaZupanInstitute
Additional Resources:
MenopauseSupportAcademy.com
In this episode, Dr. Neja Zupan challenges the traditional focus on productivity and diagnosis, inviting you to lead from your soul. Whether you are navigating a health challenge or looking to elevate your global impact, learn how to turn menopause into your greatest spiritual and professional initiation.

Friday Dec 12, 2025

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.

Friday Sep 26, 2025

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: 
• https://bit.ly/2S3vHxH
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.

Friday Jun 13, 2025

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.
Produced by LauerNathan.com

Friday Jun 06, 2025

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.
Produced by LauerNathan.com

Saturday May 17, 2025

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

Friday Apr 18, 2025

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.  
Produced by LauerNathan.com

Friday Feb 21, 2025

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:
• Leslie's Facebook
• 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

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