You know those pesky body aches and pains now that you didn't used to have? It could be Musculoskeletal Syndrome (MSS) of Menopause—a common but often overlooked issue causing joint pain, muscle aches, and stiffness.

If you're feeling these changes, you're not alone! Over 70% of perimenopausal women experience MSS, but the good news? You can manage and even reverse it naturally.

In this empowering episode, we explore what MSS is, share insights from experts like Dr. Vonda Wright, Dr. Josh Axe, and Dr. Mary Claire Haver, and give you three actionable, natural steps to ease pain, boost strength, and prevent long-term issues, designed for real women navigating perimenopause.

Whether you're dealing with daily aches or want to prevent them and stay vibrant, this episode offers practical hope.

Tune in to learn how to embrace this phase with confidence and vitality! Subscribe now for more perimenopause tips and share with a friend on this journey.

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Feeling a bit disconnected from your husband during perimenopause or post-menopause? It's more common than you might think!

Join us on Embracing the Change this week as we dive into how the 5 Love Languages can help you rebuild that closeness with your spouse. We’re sharing heartfelt, practical tips to help you BOTH feel loved, supported, and understood during this wild season of change, all with a compassionate nod to the challenges you’ve faced and the strength it takes to keep showing up for your marriage.

This episode is for every woman who’s committed to her relationship but struggling to find that spark amidst the hormonal ups and downs.

From small gestures like leaving a sweet note to carving out quality time together, we’ll explore how to use

-Words of Affirmation,

-Acts of Service,

-Receiving Gifts,

-Quality Time, and

-Physical Touch

to bridge the gap and rediscover the connection you crave.

Tune in for a warm, honest chat that feels like catching up with your best friend, with tips to help you navigate this transformative time with grace and love.

Want more? Join my FREE, private Facebook group, The SHE Thrives Community, for women 35-65 who are looking for connection and support with other like-minded ladies. Life is better together! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BSdgJHVQD/

Feeling like your brain's been replaced with mashed potatoes lately? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we dive into what many women call “peri-brain”—that frustrating mix of brain fog, forgetfulness, and mental exhaustion that shows up right when life expects you to be at your sharpest.

I’m breaking down the real, hormone-driven reasons behind the fog (hint: it’s not just stress), plus sharing practical strategies I use to get my clarity, focus, and sense of self back—even on the crazy days.

From food and movement to stress management and self-compassion, you’ll walk away with tools that are simple, effective, and totally doable.

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Is your body changing faster than you can keep up? Feeling weaker, more tired, or a little wobbly on your feet? You’re not alone — and you’re not helpless.

In this empowering episode of Embracing the Change, I explain some science behind what actually works to stay strong, mobile, and energized during perimenopause and menopause. Spoiler: it’s not about crazy workouts or handfuls of supplements — it’s about smart, intentional changes that meet your body where it's at.

Based on a 2023 review of over 70 studies, I discovered:

What movement helps most (and why it doesn’t have to take hours to be effective)

Which supplements matter — and only work if you move!

The top 3 things you can start this week to feel stronger and more steady

Whether you’ve never picked up a dumbbell or you’re a long-time walker wondering if it’s enough — this episode gives you the truth, the tools, and the pep talk you need to feel strong again.

🎧 In This Episode:

How menopause affects muscle, bone, and metabolism

Best types of exercise for midlife women

Smart ways to use supplements like vitamin D, calcium, and protein

The difference between doing “perfect” vs. doing “something”

Realistic weekly routines that make a difference

Join my private Facebook group, the SHE Thrives Community, to get the information about my FREE 3-Day Belly Busting Challenge, August 25-27, to create some simple, practical changes that help your belly to flatten and your mood to lift during these magical middle years!

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If you found this helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who’s ready to feel strong again. You’re not just surviving menopause — you’re rewriting what’s possible.

In the world of health advice overload, it’s refreshing (and rare) to find medical voices that feel grounded, helpful, and actually human.

In this episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite doctors and health experts online—the ones who cut through the noise with practical, honest insight for women navigating perimenopause, hormones specifically and weight loss, inflammation, and reversing chronic disease in general.

Whether you're trying to understand your thyroid, get your energy back, or just want someone to finally explain estrogen dominance in plain English, these voices have helped me—and they might help you too.

I’ll share why I trust them, what I’ve learned, and how to filter advice through a holistic, common-sense lens.

✨ Want more real talk and support? Join the SHE Thrives Community—where midlife women get their spark back, together. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B1ha2yGyX/