Menopause Mastery – Details, episodes & analysis

If you’re ready to upgrade your vision, you’ll want to hear what Holistic Vision Coach Claudia Muehlenweg has to share. In this episode, Claudia reveals how menopausal women can naturally improve their eyesight without relying on glasses or contacts. She explains how simple habits like blinking, natural sunlight, and using your peripheral vision can boost your eye health and shares screen-time strategies to protect your vision in a tech-heavy world. Her personal story of overcoming childhood vision challenges is inspiring and shows the powerful connection between mental, emotional, and physical vision health.

Claudia breaks down the key elements you need to know if you’re worried about eye strain, screen exposure, or age-related vision changes. With over 20 years of experience helping people see clearly without corrective lenses, she’s packed this episode with actionable tips. From understanding the role of screen use to the importance of peripheral vision, this episode equips you with practical tools to reduce dependency on glasses and sharpen your sight naturally.

Don’t forget to take my FREE Hormone Quiz if you’ve been feeling off. Discover what’s really going on with your hormones and get a personalized report—visit https://bit.ly/3wNJOec. Plus, grab my FREE E-book, A Woman's Guide to Kick-Ass Sleep, to uncover the secrets to sound sleep after 40 at https://bit.ly/4cblYcT. Your best sleep and vision await!

Key Takeaways:

[05:23] Not wearing glasses improved Claudia’s vision strength.

[07:02] Presbyopia causes near vision decline in the forties.

[10:39] Monovision: one eye for distance, one for near.

[14:26] Astigmatism is linked to postural habits and computers.

[17:59] Vision can improve unexpectedly in natural environments.

[20:18] Improved vision by noticing daily task effects.

[23:36] Morning sunlight benefits circadian rhythm, sleep, and eyes.

[28:17] Tunnel vision from focusing on central vision.

[29:24] A client's brain couldn't process open road travel.

[32:54] Nearsightedness is linked to feeling safe in close-up.

[36:29] Fovea lutea: sharp vision, macular degeneration effects.

[39:17] Relieve dry eyes with a palming relaxation technique.

[42:50] Holistic vision coach with wellness guides online.

Memorable Quotes:

"People do not think about their peripheral vision. I said it's just basically more. The word for visual acuity means how sharp you see, right? 2020 or whatever. But there's so much more in vision. There's the peripheral vision, the binocular vision, how the eyes work together, the night vision, the color vision, all these things have to work together to give you optimal vision." — Claudia Muehlenweg

"When you go on your next walk, notice when you go up, it seems like the room goes down. Obviously, you are the one moving, but it's that sensation that everything is always fluid and moving. And that might initially be when you're staring, when you're used to that strain with the glasses that might feel very unsettling. But the more you can relax into that, the better your vision will get." — Claudia Muehlenweg

Links Mentioned:

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

FREE E-book “A Woman's Guide to Kick-Ass Sleep”: https://bit.ly/4cblYcT

10 Computer Eye Strain Hacks Guide: https://www.naturallyclearvision.com/computer-eye-strain-hacks-1

Connect with Claudia Muehlenweg:

Website: https://naturallyclearvision.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticvisioncoach/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClaudiaMuehlenweg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiamuehlenweg/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BatesvisionLosAngeles

Connect with Betty Murray:

Living Well Dallas Website: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset Website: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Discover how to break free from stress and exhaustion with expert advice from Dr. Tricia Pingel, renowned as the Adrenal Whisperer. In this episode, Dr. Tricia reveals practical strategies for managing stress, balancing hormones, and reclaiming your vitality during menopause. Learn how the imbalance between your nervous systems impacts your health and explore actionable tips for a more balanced life.

Dr. Tricia dives into the effects of stress on your body and how it can lead to serious health issues, including diabetes and heart disease. She shares insights on nourishing your body, choosing the right supplements, and the power of mindfulness and genuine human connections. This episode offers both professional guidance and personal stories to help you thrive during menopause.

Don’t miss out on transforming your health! Take my FREE Hormone Quiz to pinpoint your hormonal imbalances and get a personalized report. Plus, grab your FREE E-book, "Mastering the Pause: The Guide to Menopause Mastery," to navigate your menopausal journey with confidence. Start feeling like yourself again—visit https://bit.ly/3wNJOec for the quiz and download your guide at guide.hormoneshelp.com.

Key Takeaways:

[03:51] Being mindful of cortisol's impact on health.

[09:20] Inattention to details caused by stress and adaptation.

[16:17] Technology connects and disconnects, impacting nervous systems.

[17:38] In-person interaction and community are important.

[21:54] Minerals and nutrition are crucial for balanced health.

[23:47] Identifying top medications linked to cortisol impact.

[29:31] Conscious change in mindset transforms therapeutic massage.

[30:33] Intention, presence, and self-care in daily life.

[35:37] Prioritizing self-awareness over rushing, scolding behavior.

[38:16] Reduce stress: be present, and engage in community.

[41:45] Nutrient-dense food is key for health.

[44:40] Address the root causes of insomnia before treatments.

[46:32] Proper supplements are essential for personalized body repair.

Memorable Quotes:

"At some point you just realize, wait a minute, there is something here that we're not paying attention to, and that is the impact of the hormone cortisol on the rest of our body — on our digestion, on our blood sugar management, our energy production, our sleep, our mood, our hormones — and how these external stressors in our life that we just power through ultimately cause stress inside our body and we end up just stuck in it and it takes us down." — Dr. Tricia Pingel

"One of the biggest stressors that I find that most people don't pay any attention to is this little cell phone thing that we carry around in our pocket all day long, and it beeps and it buzzes." — Dr. Tricia Pingel

Links Mentioned:

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

FREE E-book “Mastering the Pause: The Guide to Menopause Mastery”: https://guide.hormoneshelp.com/

Total Energy Reboot 5-Day Challenge: https://drpingel.simplero.com/page/558319-total-energy-reboot-5-day-challenge?ref=53115-bettymurray&track_al=wJyoVtExRcpz6mtgswcEawWo

Connect with Dr. Tricia Pingel:

Website: https://drpingel.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpingel/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTriciaPingel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-pingel-nmd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaPingelNMD

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drtriciapingel

Connect with Betty Murray:

Living Well Dallas Website: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset Website: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Have you ever wondered if your mood swings and anxiety might be something other than depression? Today, we uncover the often-overlooked symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, which are frequently mistaken for mental health issues. Dr. Achina Stein, a renowned Psychiatrist and Author, joins me to challenge conventional medical wisdom with her functional medicine approach. This episode is packed with knowledge that will transform your understanding of menopause and mental health.

Dr. Achina shares her journey into functional medicine, sparked by her son's health struggles, and offers practical advice on managing menopausal symptoms. Learn about the connection between blood sugar levels and mood swings, and why dietary changes can significantly impact your health. We delve into real-life cases and discuss how eliminating gluten and dairy can reduce inflammation and balance your immune system.

Explore the limitations of traditional psychiatry and discover holistic solutions for chronic conditions. Understand the root causes of depression, including stress and hormonal imbalances, and how to address them effectively. Plus, get a sneak peek at Dr. Achina's transformative Healing Depression Project and enjoy free chapters from her book. 

Ready to get to the bottom of your symptoms? Take my FREE hormone imbalance quiz to find out what’s really going on and start feeling like yourself again. Visit https://bit.ly/3wNJOec to take the quiz now!

Key Takeaways:

[06:01] Advocates for functional medicine approach.

[07:17] Menopausal women are at higher risk for anxiety.

[13:34] Language and mindset impact on food habits.

[15:01] Depression and anxiety often coexist, causing distress.

[17:36] 30% population has inflammatory subtype depression. 

[22:52] Stress, trauma, and childhood events impact menopause experience.

[24:40] Cholesterol levels above 150 are crucial.

[29:42] Connecting dots, educating patients for positive change.

[31:31] Identify actions that make you feel good.

[37:09] Healing Depression Project offers a 4-week retreat.

Memorable Quotes:

"I say that depression and anxiety really reside in the body. That affects the brain, right? And that could be also mania and psychosis as well. And so we spend so much time treating a head and not connecting it to the body, and I treat the body, and that then affects the brain. And so the understanding that I have is that inflammation is the driver of depression and anxiety, and we want to reduce inflammation."  – Dr. Achina Stein

"If you really look at the whole body holistically, sometimes there are a couple of things that you can do that can improve systems across the board, you know? And you can do so much to have someone feel better just by changing the diet, by looking at the gut, you know, the gut-brain connection that's another theory with increased gut permeability." – Dr. Achina Stein

Links Mentioned:

FREE Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

FREE First Three Chapters Of ‘What If It's NOT Depression?’ Book: https://achinasteindo.com/book/

Healing Depression Project: https://www.healingdepressionproject.com/

Connect with Dr. Achina Stein:

Website: https://achinasteindo.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.achinastein/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AchinaSteinDO

Connect with Betty Murray:

Living Well Dallas Website: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset Website: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Today, Betty will continue to guide you through the root causes of autoimmunity.

It turns out that if you have an autoimmune condition, a virus or parasitic infection might be the cause. In this episode, you’ll hear the role of infections and parasites in autoimmunity. Then, you’ll get tips and tools to make your immune system healthy.

You might be surprised to discover that viruses, bacteria, and parasites aren’t all bad. You’ll learn that infections are actually the driving force that helps the immune system learn. 

There is an amount of exposure to bacteria, viruses, and parasites that our immune system needs to go through for it to intelligently figure out how and when to fight back.

After listening, you’ll look at infections in a whole new way. In fact, they could stop being so scary!

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• The hygiene hypothesis.
• What you need to know about bacteria.
• Cross-reactivity.
• Biofilms.
• Why humans need exposure to viruses early on.
• Parasites.
• How to make your immune system healthy.

Memorable Quotes:

“Infections in some ways help our immune system learn.” (3:57, Betty)

“Our immune system is like a bunch of teenage boys without oversight.” (5:09, Betty)

“We need early exposure, particularly when we're young, probably with really robust immune systems, to a host of infections to help the body learn what is the difference between self and others.” (22:50, Betty)

“In some cases, parasites can be protective against autoimmunity.” (25:35, Betty)

“There is an amount of exposure to bacteria, viruses, and probably parasites that our immune system needs to go through for it to intelligently learn how to fight back and when to fight back and with what.” (30:09, Betty)

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Hustle culture is on the rise, and with it comes stress and burnout. It’s time to learn a new way.

Today, Betty talks all about stress and its impact on the body. Stress is an underestimated trigger for disease and should be taken very seriously.

By listening, you’ll learn what stress really is and what causes it. Then, Betty will explore the connection between stress and autoimmunity. It turns out that stress is a huge contributor to the development of autoimmune conditions! 

Many people want to release stress, but they refuse to make any lasting lifestyle changes. Betty is here to say that this problem won’t get better on its own and there’s no better time than the present to start avoiding it.

Get ready, because relief is coming! 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• The definition of stress.
• How stress negatively affects physical, psychological, and emotional health. 
• The relationship between stress and autoimmunity.
• Ways the stress response system becomes activated.
• The biology behind autoimmunity.
• Why you should take stress seriously. 

Memorable Quotes:

“Stress is both physical, psychological, and emotional.” (3:51, Betty)

“Stress is a big contributor to the actual onset and also the flaring of the immune system.” (6:39, Betty)

“It's a significant problem when we have a lot of chronic stress because it's gonna cause dysregulation of these immune cells and how they respond to any, any incoming pathogen.” (23:18, Betty)

“We are not designed to live in a prolonged, protracted chronic stress response. We are not designed to constantly be pushing the envelope to almost fight or flight.” (27:08, Betty)

“The take-home message is stress is really important, and it is one of the biggest things that probably induce autoimmunity.” (28:05, Betty)

“You've gotta find ways to find coping mechanisms to help you work with the life that you live because often we have to get well in an environment that very well makes us sick.” (30:54, Betty)

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With the increase in chemicals and environmental toxins, autoimmunity has become an epidemic. The fact is, the chemicals we’ve added to our environment since industrialization are incredibly toxic.

In this episode, Betty talks about the connection between environmental toxins and autoimmunity. She’ll explain why chemicals are the leading cause of chronic illness and diseases, and their specific role in the immune system. 

Then, she’ll give you easy tips and lifestyle changes to reduce your exposure to toxins and your chance of developing an autoimmune condition.

It’s almost impossible to get away from toxins, but you can reduce your overall chemical load within your environment. After listening, you’ll know how to do just that! 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• The research around environmental toxins and autoimmunity.
• How exposure to environmental toxins causes autoimmunity.
• Endocrine disruptors.
• How chemicals affect DNA.
• Antioxidants and toxins.
• How toxins modify proteins in the body and promote dysregulation of the cells. 
• Tips for avoiding chemical exposures. 
• How to remove toxins from your water. 

Memorable Quotes:

“When we look at autoimmunity, it is a greater epidemic today than just cardiovascular disease, which gets billions of dollars every year and is heavily funded.” (2:09, Betty)

“Chemical exposures absolutely have correlation to the onset of autoimmune conditions.” (5:31, Betty)

“Environmental chemicals have the ability to impact the mechanism of managing your DNA.” (11:54, Betty)

“Chemicals have not only been found to flare up autoimmunity, but they also have the potential to develop autoimmunity.” (20:30, Betty)

“I believe it really is the food toxicants and the environmental toxicants that are a heavy driver of the epigenetic risk to those that have the genetic risk for autoimmunity.” (30:52, Betty)

“These toxins do exist and you can't really get away from them. And ultimately our goal should be to reduce the overall chemical load within our environment.” (36:28, Betty)

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Betty Murray

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When Betty was struggling with her autoimmune disorder and asked whether it had anything to do with her diet, her doctor laughed in her face. Today, she knows that her doctor couldn’t be more incorrect.

Nowadays, autoimmunity is an epidemic. And despite research showing that food can contribute to the onset of autoimmune conditions, much of conventional medicine still denies this.

In today’s episode, Betty talks about how food plays a role in autoimmune conditions. Explaining how it works biologically and the research behind it, she’ll explain food-related triggers for autoimmunity and what you can do about them. 

If you have an autoimmune condition, Betty will convince you that your diet is something you should be paying attention to! 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• The 3 major “military branches” of the immune system.
• How the body identifies viruses and bacteria.
• Why the body recognizes certain foods as invaders.
• The reason humans have lost so much oral tolerance.
• The research behind the connection between food and autoimmunity.
• Everything you need to know about dietary testing + what you should look for in a test. 

Memorable Quotes:

“The only autoimmune condition that we actually know the cause of is celiac disease.” (3:33, Betty)

“If we have antibodies that have now been triggered to things we eat every day or at some level of frequency, that means that the immune system is now responding to that food as if it's a foreign invader.” (8:54, Betty)

“We lose immune tolerance to foods over time.” (16:15, Betty)

“When we're looking at possible triggers for autoimmune conditions, food absolutely should be part of that process.” (22:38, Betty)

“At the end of the day, finding out what foods are triggering you are important.” (25:05, Betty)

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Last week, Betty talked about autoimmunity and its relationship with sex hormones and immune stimulation. Today, she continues that talk by explaining the underpinnings of autoimmune conditions.

In this episode, Betty dives into the topics of leaky gut and dysbiosis. She describes why the microbiome is so important and how to tell if it’s out of balance. By going through the causes, you’ll know how to avoid leaky gut and autoimmune conditions in the first place.

But if you’re struggling with gut issues right now, don’t dismay! Betty will give you advice and tips on how to balance your microbiome and get it back to an optimal state.

It turns out that you can do a lot in your daily life to positively affect your gut. After listening, you’ll know how to take control of your microbiome and avoid long-term problems!  

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• Why you should balance your gut.
• How gut bacteria evolves over time.
• Tips for balancing the microbiome. 
• How the foods we eat affect the microbiome.
• The causes of autoimmunity.
• How to test your microbiome. 
• The “5 R’s” of gut repair.

Memorable Quotes:

“Our microbes are neither good nor bad.” (3:47, Betty)

“How we eat grows different bacteria.” (11:30, Betty)

“If you talk to your practitioner and they say, there's no way to know if there is leaky gut or not, then you need to go to another practitioner.” (21:18, Betty)

“Everything really lives and dies in the gut.” (25:10, Betty)

“So at the end of the day, there's almost always a relationship between the microbes and the leaky gut.” (29:55, Betty)

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Did you know that 9 out of 10 individuals who get autoimmune conditions are women?

In this episode, Betty talks about why autoimmune conditions are so prevalent in women. She takes you through the various sex hormones, with an emphasis on estrogen, explaining how they are related to autoimmunity. 

Betty is particularly passionate about this topic because part of the reason she came to the fields of functional medicine and nutrition was as a result of her own autoimmune history. Her passion will translate over to you as she explains ways to avoid autoimmune conditions in yourself.

The fact is, there are easy steps you can take to reduce the chances of an autoimmune condition. This episode is your first step in doing just that! 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• Risk factors for autoimmune conditions.
• Why women have more autoimmune conditions than men.
• The connection between autoimmune disorders and hormones.
• How to know if your hormones are out of balance.
• Why you should know the purpose of estrogen.
• Does pregnancy trigger autoimmune diseases?
• Ways to prevent autoimmune conditions.

Memorable Quotes:

“The truth is autoimmune conditions are probably one of the most distinct and widely varied diseases that have the most wide variety of causes that are often multifactorial.” (1:45, Betty)

“There is no other thing on the planet as ubiquitous and as prevalent at changing our DNA and the function of our cells than viruses.” (4:39, Betty)

“There are over 50 million people with at least one autoimmune condition, the majority of which do not know.” (14:16, Betty)

“Ultimately estrogen and all those compounds that our body either makes or come in contact with that look estrogenic are going to stimulate inflammation.” (37:38, Betty)

“Yes, we got the short end of the stick as women, but it's all because nature wants to make sure that we can continue the species. And so we have to just work within that.” (41:33, Betty) 

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Did you know your skin could be a glimpse into the rest of your health?

Dr. Keira Barr is a dual board-certified dermatologist and a menopause specialist who wants to empower women with the tools they need to help them feel more comfortable in their skin.

This episode discusses why skin is so important and what could negatively impact it. 

You’ll hear tips and tricks to heal your skin naturally from the inside out while feeling empowered to prioritize your skin health. Dr. Keira explains that skincare is not just what we do on the outside, but is also an internal job.

Skin is the number one reason people go to the doctor and influences everything from how you feel to how you show up in the world. After listening, you’ll take your skin health a lot more seriously! 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• Why Dr. Keira became a dermatologist.
• The importance of skin.
• The reason your worth shouldn’t be tied to your appearance.
• Dr. Keira’s definition of skin care.
• The relationship between skin and the gut.
• How stress impacts skin.
• Tools to help improve your skin.
• Why you should check your own skin.

Where to Find the Guest:

DrKeiraBarr.com

Does your skincare routine need a makeover? Take the quiz today!

@drkeirabarr

Memorable Quotes:

“Your skin is just this messenger of telling you what's happening in your body.” (4:46, Dr. Keira)

“We teach best what we need to learn the most.” (6:26, Dr. Keira)

“Skincare is so much more than the products that we use.” (9:24, Dr. Keira)

“I really define skincare as connection and relationship. And it's the connection and relationship to ourselves.” (14:26, Dr. Keira)

“Your skin is not trying to sabotage you. It is not trying to make you have a bad day. It is offering information that something is happening beneath the surface that needs your attention.” (16:44, Dr. Keira)

“We have been conditioned in Western medicine especially to always look outside ourselves for answers, but that is not where the answers are.” (24:49, Dr. Keira)

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Betty Murray

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