Beyond The Hot Flash Podcast
Beyond The Hot Flash Podcast
Podcast Description
Feeling the frustrating shifts of perimenopause? You're not alone, and you're in the right place! I'm Andrea van Niekerk, your guide to navigating menopause with strength, flexibility, and calm through yoga. As a certified 200RYT yoga teacher with over 1200 hours of experience, I help women 40+ transform their journey, turning struggles into informed decisions for longevity and vibrant living. Subscribe for practical tips, inspiring yoga, and a supportive community. Let's move stronger, feel better, and thrive through midlife together. 💪🧘♀️ Follow Andrea van Niekerk on Instagram @yoga_with_
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes relevant to perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, with episodes addressing topics such as strength training, nutrition strategies, hormonal balance, and personal empowerment, evident in discussions about the importance of lifting weights and nutritional adjustments for women over 40.
Feeling the frustrating shifts of perimenopause? You’re not alone, and you’re in the right place! I’m Andrea van Niekerk, your guide to navigating menopause with strength, flexibility, and calm through yoga. As a certified 200RYT yoga teacher with over 1200 hours of experience, I help women 40+ transform their journey, turning struggles into informed decisions for longevity and vibrant living. Subscribe for practical tips, inspiring yoga, and a supportive community. Let’s move stronger, feel better, and thrive through midlife together. 💪🧘♀️ Follow Andrea van Niekerk on Instagram @yoga_with_
In this empowering episode of Beyond the Hot Flash Podcast, Andrea van Niekerk hosts Shirley Weir, Canada's Menopause Chick and founder of Menopause Chicks. We dive into critical, evidence-based information to help you navigate perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause with confidence.
Topics covered include:
- Understanding Menopause & Its Phases: Clarifying definitions of perimenopause (the transition before menopause), menopause (12 consecutive months without a period), and postmenopause (the time after menopause).
- Personal Menopause Experiences: Shirley shares her own early symptoms.
- Symptoms Beyond Hot Flashes: Debunking myths around fatigue, hair loss, and thyroid connections.
- The Importance of Bone & Heart Health: Why these are crucial for longevity during hormonal shifts.
- Vulva & Vaginal Health: An open discussion on dryness, discomfort, and solutions like hyaluronic acid.
- UTIs & Prevention: How vaginal hormone therapy can prevent recurring urinary tract infections.
- Advocating for Your Health: Practical ”Script Tips” to empower you in doctor's appointments and overcome healthcare dismissal (referencing data from inherwords.ca).
- Feel Amazing: Learn about Shirley's book and vaginal moisturizer, both called ”Feel Amazing.”
- The Menopause Chicks Community: Discover this supportive, evidence-based Facebook group for informed discussions.
- Unique Menopause Symptoms: Addressing less common but impactful experiences like ”head shocks” and muscle cramps.
- Final Thoughts: Empowering recommendations for thriving through menopause.
This conversation is packed with clarity, support, and actionable steps to help you embrace menopause with vitality. You don't have to suffer silently – knowledge is your superpower!
About Shirley Weir & Menopause Chicks: Shirley Weir, Canada's Menopause Chick, empowers women through education. She's the author of ”Feel Amazing: Your Invitation to Rethink Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause” and co-developer of the Feel Amazing vaginal moisturizer.
🔗 Visit Menopause Chicks Website:https://www.menopausechicks.ca
📘 Join the Menopause Chicks Facebook Group: [Insert specific Facebook Group link here – if available. If not, direct to main FB page as fallback]
📸 Follow Menopause Chicks on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/menopausechicks
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