It is overwhelming to navigate midlife when your body is changing and everyone is giving conflicting advice about perimenopause. We are constantly bombarded with trendy products and supplements, creating an exhausting cycle of confusion.
In this episode, I welcome menopause practitioner and women's health advocate Laura Lambe. Laura is the founder and CEO of Laura Lamb Fitness, Menopause Mastery, and the free worldwide organization, the Menopause Lab. We discuss why women are falling victim to the "pink tax" on menopause products, why chronic under-eating is causing so many symptoms, and how to finally stop collecting information and start implementing simple habits.
What You’ll Learn:
The Menopause Information Purge: Holding onto too much conflicting advice causes paralysis, and doing less is often the solution.
The Truth About Supplements and Nutrition: The supplement industry profits heavily off menopause; Vitamin D is the only universally recommended supplement by the menopause society; and you most likely need to eat more food.
Lifting Weights and HRT: Resistance training is non-negotiable for rapidly declining bone density. Hormone therapy is one tool in your toolbox and treats a specific subset of symptoms.
Links & Resources:
Laura's Menopause Mastery website
The [free] Menopause Lab
Cheryl's Self-Care Menu: Cherylpfischer.com/selfcaremenu
Sponsor the Podcast: CherylPFischer.com/mymsponsorinfo
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Episode Chapters:
00:00:00 - Midlife Changes And Overwhelm
00:03:06 - The Menopause Marketing Noise
00:10:25 - Exercise Trends Versus Real Strength
00:13:07 - Escaping The Information Collection Cycle
00:18:37 - Self Advocacy With Doctors
00:22:36 - Hormone Therapy Without The Hype
00:25:09 - Eating Enough To Support Menopause
00:30:44 - The Menopause Lab Free Community
00:32:33 - The Takeaway: Audit And Do Less
00:36:41 - Closing Thoughts And Self Care Menu
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00:00 Midlife Changes And Overwhelm
03:06 The Menopause Marketing Noise
10:25 Exercise Trends Versus Real Strength
13:07 Escaping The Information Collection Cycle
18:37 Self Advocacy With Doctors
22:36 Hormone Therapy Without The Hype
25:09 Eating Enough To Support Menopause
30:44 The Menopause Lab Free Community
32:33 The Takeaway: Audit And Do Less
36:41 Closing Thoughts And Self Care Menu
