I sit down with Johanna Godinez to explore her journey of navigating menopause after facing a medical system that often feels dismissive of symptoms. 

Johanna shares how she moved away from standard hormonal treatments to reclaim her health through a more holistic path, examining the profound impact of daily habits, stress management, and the fascinating practice of seed cycling, proving that even when the road to menopause begins unexpectedly early, there is immense power in listening to your body and finding a rhythm that works for you. 

Far too often, symptoms and concerns about menopause health are dismissed by the experts on high. But this conversation offers you the same sense of hope and autonomy that Johanna’s story brings, reminding us all that we can find balance and vitality at any stage of life.

Johanna Reveals

• No one knows your body better than you do, which is why women should seek alternative perspectives when medical advice feels blunt or incomplete.
• Seed Cycling is a transformative nutritional tool, using specific seeds like flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower to support hormone production and detoxification throughout the lunar or menstrual cycle.
• High cortisol levels from chronic stress can throw the entire endocrine system out of balance; Johanna advocates for yoga and breath work to regulate the nervous system and protect hormonal health.
• A combination of movement, proper sleep, and a plant-aligned diet provides more sustainable relief for menopause symptoms.

BEST MOMENTS

“The doctor told me that my hormones were like a 70-year-old’s hormones. Even for someone who didn’t want children, I felt like the doctor no tact.”

“Yoga is a practice about understanding your mind and understanding how you create your own reality. It’s not about what happens, but how you react to what happens.”

“No doctor knows more about what I’m feeling than what I do. Honouring that is so important.”

“The mind is a great servant, but it’s not a very good master. And when it’s the master, there’s an issue in all of our being.”

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HOST BIO

Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. 

A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, “Menopause – The Real Deal,” she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space.

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