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In this solo episode, I delve into the lesser-explored connection between menopause and PTSD, particularly in women with service in uniform backgrounds. Drawing from my own professional journey, I shed light on how hormonal shifts during menopause can intensify PTSD symptoms, presenting a distinct challenge for serving and veteran women.

Throughout the episode, I stress the significance of cognitive behavior Therapy, hormonal treatments, and tailored healthcare strategies for women navigating both menopause and PTSD, especially those who have served. I advocate for increased awareness, Education, and support tailored to this unique demographic, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing their specific needs for their overall well-being in the workforce including military forces and civilian organizations.

For more indepth details on hormonal health and cognitive effects with menopause, listen to my episode with Dr. Fiona Lovely. To learn more about the need to prioritize menopausal awareness in the workplace, read the following blog article.

Sever mental illness with perimenpause is also a complex intersection that has recently garnered attention thanks to a recent groundbreaking study.  For a summary of the study's findings, read the following blog article.

One last point, not mentioned in this episode but coming up in a future episode is Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury and for Trauma. Learn how to take your holistic healing one step further, visit the Love Your Brain website for more details. If you live in the Comox Valley, check out the class offerings at Broken Squirrel Wellness.

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Mary Helen Lee Licensed Menopause Champion, Menopause Doula

Mary is a retired veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces serving more than 24 years. Since retiring from service, Mary worked as a PR practitioner in numerous industries, including healthcare, education, aviation, government, mining, bio innovation, and life sciences.

She has an insatiable appetite for knowledge, especially in health and wellness. In fact, Mary has pursued fitness and wellness as a side hustle for close to 30 years. In this field, she has been in contact with many women experiencing the same issue - perimenopause. The story is always the same, complaints about weight gain, sleeplessness, brain fog, hot flashes, mood swings, and issues with digestion. It came to her that this is an area that sadly lacks information and support, and that more resources are needed to empower women in their journey.

Motivated by her own negative encounter with the misogynistic views and lack of knowledge and empathy for women's health issues, Mary has made it her mission to debunk the misunderstanding and mistruths about women’s health.

Mary haphazardly came across the Menopause Doula certification course and promptly enrolled with Doula Training Centre based in Toronto, Canada. Since completing the program Mary has continued in her learning journey with numerous other qualifications including Ayurveda Principles, Menopause 2.0 with Dr. Stacy Sims, Brain Health for Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely, Women’s Health Coaching Certification through Girls Gone Strong, and Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury through the Love Your Brain Foundation.

Mary is the owner of Emme Elle Coaching and host of All Things Menopausal Podcast, a podcast that features guest experts in the field of menopause and hormone health - from the physical and mental to the emotional and spiritual.

You can find Mary at www.emmeellecoaching.com and on Instagram at @emme_elle_coaching