The Midlife Momentum Podcast

Thanks so much for your questions and ideas!In today's episode, I'm addressing what you want to know as it relates to our changing hormones.In particular we'll be exploring the immune system, fibromyalgia, and Alzheimer's disease.In short, the drop in estrogen in midlife can have an impact our health.It can make certain conditions more likely.But...You can do things that improve your health and make these conditions less likely.Curious?Tune into today's episode.DebbieIf you'd like to ask me more, or you're curious about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com , email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com, or find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coachOr book a time to talk with me: https://,calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

I love to dance.💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻I've never taken a dance class, but innately I love to move to music.It just feels good in my body, and lifts my mood, and my spirit.➡️ So, when I met Dr. Indika, the Dancing Doctor,I was intrigued.And her story resonated, too.Indika started off as a traditional medical doctor, but wasn't feeling like she was truly helping people like she wanted to.So she switched to functional medicine, but still felt like her patients weren't benefitting.⭐That's when she discovered dance as medicine.Conscious movement to music with a beat that moves you.❌ It's not structured or rigid, and there's no choreography or coordination required.❤️ It's amazing at helping you let go of stress, release emotion, improve your hormone balance, and just make you feel fabulous.It was a joy talking to Dr. Indika in this episode, and I hope you enjoy the conversation!DebbieYou can see this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i3LKNRh7V7YDr Indika Gunaratne is a former NHS GP and Functional Medicine doctor with 18 years experience as a medical doctor, Dr Indika's quest for a human-centred holistic approach has led her to appreciate that conscious movement of the body provides a powerfully magnetic portal into personal growth, healing and transformation. She knows too well how we can often feel scattered, overwhelmed and often disempowered in today's fast-paced quick-fix culture. Through her work, Dr Indika truly appreciates how important it is for individuals to feel held and supported in a non-judgemental loving environment, in order to heal on a more meaningful level. She is passionate about sharing unique and personalised experiences in a collective space that celebrates all of the light and shades of our existence from an empowered place.To connect with Indika:All current offerings - www.drindika.com/danceTwo week Taster - https://drindika.thrivecart.com/power-portal-2weeks/Funk to Flow in 15minutes (FREE) - https://subscribepage.io/movein15Power Portal - https://drindika.thrivecart.com/power-portal-dailyFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/joyfuldancingdoctorLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-indika/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Frustration, and even anger, are emotions I feel sometimes.😖And I really feel for my clients, who are experiencing this, too (and there are often tears in coaching sessions because of these feelings.)The truth is, perimenopause and menopause can be an extremely frustrating time.➡️Your body is changing, you might be gaining weight, feeling pain, or be overtaken by hot flashes even if you haven't changed your daily routine➡️Your symptoms can wreak havoc not only in your body, but in your day-to-day life➡️You get dismissed or misunderstood by medical practitioners who don't really know much about menopause and how it could possibly be linked to how you're changing or feeling.It's a lot to take in, and most of it we're not prepared for.So, it's more than ok to feel what you feel, and in fact, you need to feel it.Cry about it, scream about it, write about it, or dance, run, swim, or bike about it.And then we can move forward and be open to solutions.Enjoy the episode, and please share it with any woman who's feeling alone, frustrated, or angry right now as they go through this crazy life change. ❤️.Enjoy the episode!DebbieAnd here are the links:Méno-Joie Clinic in Montreal - It's a private clinic serving women from perimenopause to post-menopause.Menopause Society directory - Use this directory to find a medical practitioner who specializes in menopause in your area.If you'd like to ask me more, or you're curious about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com , email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com, or find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coachOr book a time to talk with me: https://,calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

So, you may want to take notes ✏️ with this episode...It's chock FULL of interesting and useful information as you move through and beyond menopause.I got to sit down with Dr. Victoria Mondloch, a retired OB/GYN, wellness expert, and author of: 🌸 "Full Bloom - Perimenopause, Menopause, Postmenopause and beyond: Health and Happiness through Hormone Balancing."She's an advocate for educating ourselves and persistently asking for what we need and want.We talked about so much, but in short here are some things we cover:➡️ Testing your hormones: Female and male hormones, thyroid, cortisol and insulin➡️ Estrogen dominance: What is it and what we need to know➡️ Synthetic versus bio-identical hormones➡️ Lifestyle elements: Food, exercise, and stress management➡️ Diagnoses and conditions: PCOS, fibromyalgia, breast cancer, endometriosis...➡️ Advocating for yourself: Education and tools I know that you'll get a lot out of this episode!Enjoy!DebbieP.S.: You can view this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/PRVXbD2yAE4Victoria J. Mondloch, M.D. is a recently retired physician from Waukesha, Wisconsin. President and Founder of Victoria J. Mondloch, MD, SC., she was also the Medical Director of Wisconsin Stem Cell LLC. With over 35 years of experience, she specialized in women’s health, family medicine, and preventative health & wellness. Her approach was to educate and empower her patients to better understand their bodies and maintain healthy lifestyle habits. Dr. Mondloch specialized in bio-identical hormone counseling for women AND men. Recognized as an NAPW* VIP Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women and Medical Director of the year 2020 by IAOTP** as well as IAOTP Most Empowered Female Physician of 2022 and Lifetime Achievement 2023.To connect with Victoria:To purchase her book, "Full Bloom": https://a.co/d/06GfCvwBTo download her FREE Hormone Symptoms Worksheet (password: Hormones): https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/hormone-symptoms-worksheet/Website: https://drvictoriajmondloch.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victoria.mondloch.52LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-mondloch-23b373/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Today I'm celebrating!! 🎉I'm celebrating 50 episodes of the podcast! 🎉🎉🎉That's one episode a week for almost a year.And this milestone has me reflecting on the importance of celebrating wins.Especially the small and seemingly insignificant.Because recognizing and feeling success - no matter how big or small - brings more success.➡️ In this 50th episode, I'm sharing how and why I celebrate the small successes, how I learn from failures, and why celebrating can make a difference to you.Cheers and enjoy the episode!DebbieIf you'd like to ask me more, or you're curious about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram...or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

It can be easy to trash talk menopause.It's easy to do when we focus on the symptoms and less-than-desirable changes that midlife and the menopause transition can bring.But, if we're willing to look a little deeper, it's really not all bad.In fact, some of it can be pretty great.So, I wanted to highlight and celebrate the great parts of this time of our lives.And I'm sure there are more than these five...So, please let me know what's been great for you!And share this episode with another woman who needs to hear this good news for a change.Enjoy!DebbieIf you'd like to ask me more, or you're curious about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram...or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Do the men in your life understand what you're going through?How can you talk to them about it?One answer to these questions is to direct them to Niki Woods' book, "The Man's Guide to Menopause."Most women, let alone men, are often in the dark about menopause, its symptoms, and how to feel better during this time of change.And as women, we can also be very sensitive and defensive when our male partners bring up the changes that are happening.Yet many men just want to understand and support us.So, having a resource that helps them "look under the hood", as Niki says, and get a grasp on what's happening to the women in their lives can be tremendously helpful.And it can also be a step towards having more open and supportive conversations.If you have a man in your life, listen to this episode to learn what he wants to know and how you can support each other during this time of change.Enjoy!DebbieP.S.: You can view this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KWRe-ddh69INiki Woods is an international midlife wellbeing and menopause consultant working directly with businesses, and a personal coach who specialises in working with women in midlife. As a member of the British Menopause Society and International Menopause Society, Niki takes an integrative approach to improving women’s health, fitness, mindset and habits in midlife, which of course includes supporting them to understand and manage their menopause transition. Niki believes supporting men to be part of the menopause conversation benefits everyone and is a vital component of better interpersonal relationships both at home and at work. She also hosts a men-only free Facebook community called ‘The Man’s Guide to Menopause’, and has a published book of the same name, as she’s dedicated to providing a safe space for men to learn, ask questions, and give/receive peer support.To connect with Niki:To purchase her book, "The Man's Guide to Menopause": https://amzn.eu/d/7gJC4ZTWebsite: https://nikiwoods.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikiwoodsbestmidlife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NikiWoodsBestMidlifeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-woods/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Can you say VAGINA out loud?I mean can you say it without feeling queasy, uneasy, or uncomfortable?How about vulva or clitoris?If any of these words feel challenging, even in midlife, then getting the help you need for GSM (genitourinary syndrome of menopause) will also be challenging.In this episode, I'll be talking about these words, but also go more in detail about the symptoms of menopause related to our "lady parts".I also hope to normalize saying VAGINA as well as all the words that may still feel uncomfortable.When you can say these words, then you can have conversations that matter.And get not only the relief, but the pleasure, you deserve.Keep moving forward,DebbieIf you'd like to ask me more, or you're curious about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram...or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Hot flashes, bloating, and UTIs, oh my!And these are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of symptoms we women experience during the menopause transition.In this episode, I'm going through many of the more than three dozen symptoms associated with our changing hormones.I hope that you'll share this episode with other women, especially those who haven't yet arrived at this time of life.I want us all to understand that not all women will experience these symptoms, some of us will have none.And some of us may be completely debilitated with one or several.But knowledge is power, and the more you know, the more you can do to help yourself ease current symptoms and even prevent symptoms in the future.I'm also listing the resources I mention in the podcast in the show notes below.Enjoy this episode, and don't forget to share it!DebbieIf you'd like to ask me more, or you're curious about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram...or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWBHere are the resources mentioned in this episode:"The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts", by Mary Claire Haver, MD"The Menopause Brain" by Lisa Mosconi, PhD"The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health With Facts and Feminism" by Dr. Jen Gunter"The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health During the Change" by Christiane Northrup, MD

How do you bounce back when diagnosed with fibromyalgia, or depression, or PTSD... or all three?My guest today, Christine Bernat, is here to talk about how she went from being diagnosed with all three (while going through the menopause transition!) to getting her health and vitality back.As a result of her diagnoses, Christine suffered a complete breakdown of body, mind, and spirit.In this episode she shares what she learned about self-regulation, trusting your inner wisdom, and reconnecting with your body and those you love, so you can find your way back to YOU.And she also shares a technique she created to help adults and children snap back into themselves.Enjoy the episode!DebbieP.S.: You can view this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Bd8O-HjYDg8Christine Bernat has faced many challenges in her life. In 2017, working as a teacher and in her early 50s, she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, depression, and PTSD. And in 2019, after battling these conditions, she was told she’d be on sick leave until her retirement. However, instead of giving up, she found answers as she became certified as a heart-centered stress mgmt. coach, an EFT Master Practicitioner, a Tollerra Energy systems and heart coach, and more. As a result, she’s created two proprietary techniques to help kids, parents, and educators use the breath and awareness to release stress and anxiety in seconds, and she’s made it her life’s mission to help others learn the power of self-regulation. And we’ll talk about all these things today in the podcast.To connect with Christine:Website: https://christinebernat.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christine_transformation/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christine.efttransformationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-bernat-transformation/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB