Episode 3: The Menopause Transition without HRT with Angela Counsel, Clinical Naturopath

Midlife Unfiltered: The Season Of Me

Can the menopause transition be navigated without the assistance of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women who can’t or don’t want to take that path?

And how can nutrition, mindset and focusing on individual needs support us in our menopause transition? Our guest today helps us answer these questions!

Welcome to this episode of Midlife Unfiltered - a podcast about unapologetically embracing the Season of Me.

In this episode, join us - co hosts Anita McLachlan and Erica Webb - as we chat with our guest - Angela Counsel, Clinical Naturopath - about navigating menopause without HRT.

You will hear:

- Why some women can’t or don’t want to turn to HRT

- The role of stress in the menopause transition and symptoms

- The impact of nutrition and lifestyle choices

- How to embrace our changing midlife bodies

- The importance of an empowered, personalised approach to the menopause transition.

We’re so glad you’re here. It’s time to live life on your terms. It’s time for Midlife Unfiltered.

Mentioned in this episode:

Angela’s Embrace Program: Australasia's Leading Health and Lifestyle Program For Women Transitioning Through Menopause. Learn more here: https://embracemenopause.com.au/embrace-program/

About our guest, Angela Counsel, Clinical Naturopath:

Angela Counsel is a leading Naturopath, Kinesiologist and Mindset Coach who specialises in helping women to navigate their menopause transition with ease. She is on a mission to spread the word that menopause does not have to be a tough time in life, in fact it can be a time of stepping into your wisdom and falling in love with yourself and your life. Angela created the embrace Program; Australasia's Leading Health and Lifestyle Program For Women Transitioning Through Menopause.

Connect with Angela:

Website: https://angelacounsel.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelacounsel/

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About your Midlife Unfiltered Hosts:

Anita McLachlan was at the helm of Sequins and Sand for over 15 years. As Australia’s Cossie Whisperer, Anita has helped thousands of women find a swimsuit they feel great in and the freedom that comes with feeling confident in it. She’s now turning her experiences and attention to helping women in midlife navigate this often tumultuous time and feel the power this time of life brings.

Erica Webb is a counsellor, somatic exercise coach and self-kindness advocate. As a highly sensitive person (HSP) herself, she supports other HSPs to navigate what it looks like to prioritise their own mental fitness, claim the self-care that truly nurtures their body and mind, and work through the unique challenges of being a sensitive human in an often insensitive world.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: Embracing Your Body with Compassion

00:38 Welcome to Midlife Unfiltered

01:16 Meet Our Guest: Angela, the Menopause Expert

01:48 Understanding Menopause: The Disruption

03:26 Angela's Journey and Expertise

09:59 The Role of Stress in Menopause

14:13 The Impact of Lifestyle Choices

19:27 Navigating Weight and Health Concerns

27:56 Empowering Women: Education and Advocacy

33:18 Starting with Symptom Tracking

33:40 Understanding Triggers and Patterns

34:58 Mindset and Reframing Symptoms

36:32 The Competitive Nature of Symptoms

40:29 Epigenetics and Genetic Expression

49:48 Managing Menopause Stress

51:49 Embracing Change and Body Awareness

01:00:59 The Gift of Menopause

01:02:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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