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 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

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025

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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Produced by: Social Chameleon

Friday Oct 18, 2024

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.
 
Connect with Linda:
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Free 20 Minute Clarity Call
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Produced by: Social Chameleon

Friday Jun 28, 2024

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! 
 
Connect with Sara:
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Free Hourglass Body Blueprint
 
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Freebies from Dilyana: https://menopausesupportacademy.com/stresstobest/
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In this transformative guide, you'll discover a wealth of practical strategies, expert insights, and empowering techniques tailored to meet the unique needs and challenges faced by women in this stage of life. Whether you're juggling career demands, navigating family responsibilities, or grappling with hormonal changes, this program is your roadmap to achieving lasting serenity and well-being.
Produced by: Social Chameleon

Friday Apr 26, 2024

This week Menopause Made Easy returns as Dilyana welcomes Tiffany Cano for a powerful conversation about healing and establishing boundaries. Tiffany is the CEO of the Highly Perceptive People Academy and host of the Soul of An Empath Podcast. Through her work with the academy, online workshops, and her upcoming Television Show, Tiffany helps empathic and intuitive individuals find their blind spots, establish boundaries, and align with their true selves. In this episode, Tiffany and Dilyana discuss how unhealed childhood wounds and traumas, especially around issues of trust can manifest as physical ailments such as fibroids, and ovarian tumors.
Listeners will also discover the importance of healing on a spiritual and emotional level, and how thoughts and perceptions, particularly during menopause, can significantly impact physical health. Tiffany introduces the concept of energetic boundaries, differentiating them from walls, and provides an exercise for viewers to establish healthier energetic spaces. Additionally, she touches upon her upcoming projects including a unique program centered on conscious creation, love, and empowerment. 
Tiffany also encourages viewers to connect with her for personalized healing sessions and to explore the wealth of resources available through her academy for spiritual and emotional growth. This transformative episode will help listeners discover a wealth of practical strategies, expert insights, and empowering techniques tailored to meet the unique needs and challenges faced by women in this stage of life.
 
Connect with Tiffany: 
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Produced by: Social Chameleon

Saturday Feb 24, 2024

This week Dilyana is excited to welcome Batista Gremaud for a wonderful conversation about strength training and feminine energy. Batista is the CEO and President of Dr. Fitness International. An empowerment speaker, featured writer, digital content creator and Health Influencer, Batista conducts individual and corporate wellness programs worldwide. Her expertise in prescription strength training includes the structural realignment of the spine and injury prevention. She is the #1 Best Selling author of “Feminine Body Design, Empowering Fitness for a Pain-Free Life”, and co-creator of the Feminine Body Design online prescription strength training system. 
In this episode, Batista shares her unique  journey from professional dancer to strength training instructor. She highlights many of the misconceptions about weight gain and the impact of muscle loss during the perimenopausal and menopausal years. Dilyana and Batista also delve into the dangers of not taking strength training and exercise seriously, particularly in relation to osteoporosis and potentially life-threatening falls caused by brittle bone structure.  
In addition, Batista introduces us to her Natural Menopause Formula Program, a comprehensive six-month program that provides education and guidance on strength training for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s with a particular focus on reclaiming feminine energy. Designed to teach women the correct techniques and exercises to strengthen their bodies and improve their overall well-being. This one-of-a-kind program offers both one-on-one and group settings, allowing women to receive personalized guidance and support in their fitness journey. To access the program, listeners can attend Batiste's weekly masterclass or schedule a consultation through the Dr. Fitness USA website.
 
Connect with Batista & Dr. Fitness USA
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Produced by: Social Chameleon

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