In this penultimate episode of Thriving Thru Menopause, host Clarissa talks with Jill Beck, a burnout coach who helps women navigate the stresses of midlife and menopause.

Jil is a 2x co-founder, angel investor, consultant, connector, team leader, former Finance and tech executive, and problem solver. She is also someone who manages 3 different autoimmune diseases and is stronger than ever.

Jill shares her own journey of being diagnosed with autoimmune diseases and leaving the corporate world. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and preventing burnout, and encourages women to prioritize their own well-being.

Jill also discusses the challenges women face in male-dominated workplaces and the need for more empathy and support. She advises women to define their own version of success and focus on the possibilities of creating a better life.

Takeaways

* Women in midlife often face increased stress and burnout, and it is important to prioritize self-care and well-being.

* The corporate world can be challenging for women, especially in male-dominated environments, and it is crucial to find support and empathy.

* Defining your own version of success is important, and it is essential to focus on the possibilities and opportunities in life.

* Taking small steps and breaking tasks down can help manage overwhelm and create positive change.

* Being mindful of supplements and seeking credible sources of information can help make informed decisions about health and well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Stresses of Midlife

11:26 Challenges for Midlife Women in the Corporate World

24:53 Burnout and Overwhelm in Midlife

36:12 Defining Success and Creating Possibilities

Connect with Jill

https://golong.me IG/Threads: @justgolong 

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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.

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