The Hidden Struggles: The Reality of Perimenopause
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In this episode, Whitney sits down with Jessica Von Erlendson , a certified yoga therapist and advocate for women’s health, to discuss the complexities of perimenopause and menopause. With over 9,000 members in her Canadian support group, Jessica is changing the conversation around these life stages. Together, they explore the stigma, emotional and physical changes, and societal challenges that women face as they navigate these natural phases of life. Tune in to learn about how Jessica is empowering women through education, community, and inclusivity.
Links
- Canadian Perimenopause and Menopause Support: http://canadianperimeno.com/coaching/
- Straight Up Care: straightupcare.com
- Watch our episodes: ReduceTheStigma.com, Youtube.com
- Jessica's FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/m8vKnzH8ydUtYKa7/
- https://cpms.ck.page/symptoms ; Follow this link to get your copy of the comprehensive symptoms list and sign up for my occasional newsletter. This can be used to show your doctor, monitor your symptoms and your progress as you add in new medications, supplements or lifestyle changes.
- https://insighttimer.com/JessicaMyrnaRae/guided-meditations/20-mins-tongue-drum-soothing-tones ; Anxiety is one of our most troubling symptoms and this track is a soothing balm for frazzled nerves. You don't even need to listen to it for it to work. The patterns of 2's & 3's work to calm your nervous system effortlessly.
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Acknowledgements
Host: Whitney Menarcheck
Editing by: Sarah Elash
Music by: AudioSphere
This is a Straight Up Care production.
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