Journey In this podcast episode, the host, Clarissa, interviews guest Suzanne Laurie, a nutrition therapist and positive psychologist specializing in menopause and perimenopause.

The discussion centres on the importance of building mental resilience in the menopausal journey of women. They talk about the different causes of burnout in midlife women, such as work pressure, societal expectations, and dealing with major life changes.

Suzanne emphasizes the significance of a positive mindset and robust social support systems in combating stress and maintaining good health. She also identifies ways to enhance resilience, including maintaining a balanced, nutritious Diet, exercising regularly, practising mindfulness, and reducing stress.

The conversation further explores the impact of societal ageism and sexism on the way midlife women perceive themselves and their health. They also discuss the potential of menopause as a pivotal and empowering life stage despite its challenges.

The guest emphasizes the need for women to acknowledge the realities of ageing and to remember that perimenopause is part of a broader conversation about midlife female health.

Timelines

00:02 Introduction to the Podcast

01:30 The Importance of Mindset in Menopause

01:49 Guest Introduction: Suzanne Laurie

04:10 Understanding Resilience

07:56 The Impact of Midlife Challenges on Menopause

18:03 The Importance of Self-Care and Delegation

24:03 The Role of Social Support in Resilience

29:37 Building Resilience Through Positive Mindset

36:58 Closing Thoughts and Guest Contact Information

38:51 Preview of Next Week’s Episode

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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.