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Wine and Coffee Conundrum while Menopausing | Art & Heart of Menopause

  1. Wine and Coffee Conundrum while Menopausing | Art & Heart of Menopause Clarissa Kristjansson and Chitra Eder 1:05:33

In this week’s LIVE, we discussed how both Ayurveda and TCM (traditional Chinese Medicine) recognize the dual nature of beverages like alcohol and coffee. While they can be beneficial, they can also create imbalances in the mind, body, and spirit if over-consumed. The key is understanding your body’s needs and the context in which you consume these beverages.

Episode Timeline: Navigating Menopause with Traditional Wisdom

0:00 – 2:00 – Introduction: Welcome and overview of the episode’s focus on traditional wisdom in menopause.

2:01 – 5:00 – Host Introductions: Meet Chitra and Clarissa, Experts in Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine.

5:01 – 15:00 – The Role of Context: Understanding individual constitution, environment, and season in Health practices.

15:01 – 25:00 – Alcohol and Coffee: Exploring the dual nature of these beverages and their impact on women’s menopause experiences

25:01 – 35:00 – Seasonal Living: Tips for aligning Lifestyle with natural rhythms for enhanced well-being.

40:01 – 45:00 – Conclusion: Recap of key takeaways and closing thoughts.

If you have any questions or comments from your own experiences, then do reach out to me or Chitra.

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Clarissa Kristjansson Independant Podcaster

At 62 Clarissa Kristjansson knows that menopause can be positive, transformational and an upgrade in our creativity. Clarissa is an internationally recognized menopause educator, third-age women's health coach, and certified mindfulness and medical qi gong practitioner.

A neuroscientist and former corporate high-flyer it was her own perimenopause experience that set her on a different path to empower women. And by cracking open the conversation about our beliefs and behaviour we can shift the collective mindset to seeing menopause not as the end but as an opportunity for reinvention and revitalization.

She is the host of the popular Thriving Thru Menopause podcast.