Did you know that chronic fatigue or long COVID could very well be linked to a virus encountered in childhood? A viral illness experienced as a child can go dormant and remain living in the cells of the body. When exposed to Trauma and Stress, such as menopause, the virus can be reactivated. 

In this episode, Mary talks with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a licensed Naturopathic Physician with 20 years of experience. Listeners will gain insights that will open their eyes to the intricacies of menopausal health and chronic fatigue. 

Dr. Tufenkian specializes in helping health-conscious professionals tackle long COVID and Chronic Fatigue/Myalgic Encephalitis (ME/CFS fatigue), fueled by her personal journey with chronic fatigue. She developed a transformative system that identifies the five root causes of Chronic Fatigue/ME, empowering individuals to regain their energy and vitality. Her holistic approach combines functional medicine with subconscious work, promoting significant improvements in physical and energetic well-being. She is a graduate of the National University of Natural Medicine, where she earned her medical degree and completed her residency.

The conversation begins with Dr. Tufenkian sharing her personal journey with chronic fatigue and long COVID, explaining the intertwining of physical, emotional, and spiritual health. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the body's signals and addressing the five root causes of chronic fatigue and health issues.

Dr. Tufenkian also underscores that, no matter what your body is going through, including menopause, there is a way to decode its messages and find the next best steps for healing. 

• Learn more about Louise on her website. Take her quiz to help uncover the root causes of your fatigue.
• Connect with Dr. Tufenkian on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

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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