This Is Perimenopause: Women's Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey – Details, episodes & analysis

Feeling lost in the fog of perimenopause? Not sure where to turn for help? 

Dr. Sarah Shaw, a family physician with a passion for women's health, is here to guide you through this transformative life stage.

In this episode, Dr. Shaw shares practical advice that every woman needs to navigate perimenopause.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Understanding the obstacles women face in obtaining appropriate perimenopause care
• Recognizing the value of early action and preventive measures in midlife health
• Steps to develop a personalized perimenopause management strategy
• Techniques for becoming a strong advocate for your health needs
• Effective lifestyle adjustments to thrive during the menopausal journey
• Identifying when it's time to consult a menopause specialist
• Promising advancements in women's healthcare, including a spotlight on Dr. Shaw's innovative women's health clinic, Lume

Links for this episode:

• Lume Women + Health Clinic
• Lume on Instagram 
• Sign up for The Lume newsletters
• It’s Our Time on Instagram 
• National Menopause Show
• National Menopause Show on Instagram
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Looking for answers to all your perimenopause questions?

Angela Macgregor felt the same way, which inspired her to organize Canada's inaugural National Menopause Show.

Episode Highlights:

• Discover Angela's personal journey through perimenopause and how she finally found relief after years of confusion
• Uncover the surprising lack of menopause training in medical schools and its impact on patient care.
• Learn to navigate the sea of menopause information and identify trustworthy, science-backed resources.
• Get an exclusive preview of the cutting-edge topics to be discussed at the National Menopause Show.
• Learn how to build your personal perimenopause toolkit

This episode offers valuable insights for women of all ages, from those just entering perimenopause to those well into their postmenopausal years. Join a growing movement of women who are taking control of their midlife health and thriving.

Links for this episode:
Tickets - National Menopause Show
Instagram - National Menopause Show

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Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss is leading the charge in the world of preventive health, and in this episode, she’s sharing some game-changing insights with us. Learn how early interventions and lifestyle tweaks can keep diseases at bay, especially for women as we age. Get ready to learn some amazing tools and techniques to maintain your health proactively.

What You'll Discover:

• Why preventive health is key to long-term well-being and how to start incorporating it into your life right now.
• How genetics and environment play a role in disease prevention, and tips on navigating these factors.
• Busting the biggest myths about aging and disease.
• Dr. Bayliss's top tips on nutrition and exercise habits that help prevent diseases.
• The principles of preventive health could transform how we think about aging and disease prevention.
• Simple lifestyle changes make a big difference in preventing common diseases as we get older.

Get ready to take charge of your health and future!

Connect with Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss
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Resources
Lume Women + Health
It's Our Time Canada - Advocacy
Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Women 

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Have you ever thought about how menopause affects women's lives beyond just the personal health symptoms? Trish Barbato, Co-Founder of the Menopause Foundation of Canada has! In this episode, we discuss the often overlooked impact of menopause on women's lives and careers. In this candid conversation, Trish shares how her own challenging experiences with menopause inspired her to drive change for women everywhere.

Learn more about the Menopause Foundation of Canada:
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Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn

Join the movement and help to make a difference in improving the menopause journey for generations of women!

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Trish’s own severe menopause symptoms impacted her life and career.
• The economic toll of menopause on Canadian society is estimated at billions in lost productivity.
• The connection between menopause symptoms and the workplace challenges women face.
• How the Menopause Foundation of Canada is committed to changing women’s health. 
• Strategies for advocating for better healthcare and workplace policies for menopausal women.

Why this episode is a must-listen:

This discussion sheds light on the critical need for greater awareness and support for menopause at both societal and individual levels. Trish’s insights are an essential listen for anyone looking to understand more about the profound effects of menopause on women’s lives. 

About Trish Barbato

Trish has held numerous senior leadership positions in healthcare and is currently President and CEO of the Arthritis Society. She has held executive roles in the hospital, retirement and long-term care, home care, mental health and community sectors. Trish is passionate about innovation as strategy and created an award-winning innovation program in the senior living sector. A graduate of the University of Waterloo, Trish is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant. She is Co-Founder and Director of Community Meditation and is a published author and international speaker on topics such as design thinking, innovation and leadership. Trish received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award for her 25+ year volunteer commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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Join us as we sit down with Dani Binnington, a breast cancer survivor who has turned her experience into a mission to support other women navigating cancer treatment and menopause. Dani shares her journey from diagnosis at 33 to being pushed into surgical menopause at 39 and the challenges she faced along the way. She was quickly confronted by the lack of support for people whose life-saving cancer treatment puts them into an early menopause. 

This led Dani to create the Menopause and Cancer community and podcast, along with online support groups, workshops, and programs, in collaboration with world-leading menopause specialists and other experts, to help women regain health and wellness after cancer.

Focusing on curiosity and connection, Dani’s approach is both practical and positive. Regardless of the nature of your struggle, Dani will give you hope and remind you of the power and agency we each hold.

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Podcast

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The importance of education and advocacy for women dealing with menopause, especially post-cancer treatment.
• How community support and connection can provide relief and guidance for women navigating menopause after cancer.
• How a holistic approach to health and well-being, including lifestyle changes, therapies, and alternative remedies, can support women's physical and mental health.
• Navigating conflicting medical advice, the importance of self-empowerment, and finding the right support team.
• The range of options available to women, including both medical and alternative therapies.

Resources:
Follow Dani's non-profit, Menopause and Cancer, for support and resources.
Discover Dani's initiative, Health Whole Me, offering comprehensive programs for women.
Listen to Dani’s podcast,  Menopause and Cancer Podcast

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Feel like you're running on empty, yet the to-do list keeps growing? Perpetually exhausted, completely unproductive, and don’t know what to do? Join us for a rethink on  your approach to work and wellness.

Today, returning guest Monica Bodurka, author of A New Way To Be, will teach us about the power of rest and its role in improving productivity. She will dive into the fascinating science behind our natural energy cycles and offer practical strategies to reduce stress, improve sleep, and maximize productivity by mastering the art of rest.

What to learn more? Check out Monica's Free 3 Day Reset guide.

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Website

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why your energy management is more critical than time management.
• The biology of stress and its impact on your workday.
• How to implement effective rest cycles that enhance cognitive function.
• Monica’s tips to reset your energy with mindful breaks.
• The significance of understanding your body's ultradian rhythms.
• Practical steps to harness these rhythms for better health and productivity.

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If you’ve read this far, your answer is likely no. Neither are we! That’s why you need to listen to this week’s podcast with The Good Sleep Clinic!

Co-founded by sisters Zoe and Maja, these two fabulous women are bringing evidence-based treatments for sleep challenges to everyone. They specialize in insomnia associated with the menopausal transition. We were giddy when we found them and are so excited to share the insights of this medical doctor and clinical psychologist dynamic duo with you.

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Maja LinkedIn
Zoe LinkedIn
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We cover several important topics, including:

• The definition of ‘good sleep’.
• The insomnia paradox: how focusing on the importance of sleep can keep us from getting to sleep.
• How perimenopause impacts sleep in both direct and indirect ways.
• The problems with long-term use of sleep medications.
• The behavioral pitfalls that negatively impact your sleep. Hint, you might be going to bed too early.
• Key sleep tips for anyone in perimenopause.

Listen today and start getting better sleep!

If you like this episode and would like to hear more from Zoe and Maja, please write a review and send us an email with your questions at hello@encompasshealthinsights.ca.

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Are you looking for a chance to understand your perimenopausal body better and find options to manage your symptoms? If so, this podcast is for you. 

Dr. Kirsten Smith, ND, is an expert in women's health and hormones with 15 years of experience merging naturopathic and conventional medical approaches. In this episode, she offers insights on symptoms, evidence-based solutions, disease prevention, the metamorphosis that occurs with the right information and care, and more. 

Key Highlights:

• The return of mental health challenges in perimenopause can be surprising,  significant, and scary as they often don’t respond to medications that used to work.
• The chaos and the drama that causes sudden and seemingly unmanageable weight gain, and what you need to do differently to be healthy.
• How common it is for vaginal, vulvar, and urinary symptoms to be misdiagnosed.
• The Peri Collective: a new virtual program that teaches you what is happening in your perimenopausal body, the evidence-based solutions you can choose to manage your symptoms, including hormone replacement therapy, and how to advocate for the care you deserve.

Ready to stop struggling and start thriving? Don’t miss this informative and validating discussion with Dr. Kirsten Smith, ND.

Connect with Dr. Smith
Website
LinkedIn
Instagram
Peri Collective

Resources:
Meta-analysis: Severe mental illness and the perimenopause, Cambridge University Press
Dr. Lisa Mosconi, PhD
Dr. Stacy Sims, MSC, PhD
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

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Frustrated with your wardrobe that just doesn't work anymore?

Between hot flashes, mood swings, and those sudden size changes, it can be tough finding something to wear that’s comfortable and makes you feel confident and beautiful.

So, we sat down to chat with Mila Banerjee, the brain behind Pronti AI - Outfit Maker, your new fashion-bestie. Pronti is changing the game for women everywhere, making fashion accessible, fun, and empowering again.

We also have a great discussion with Mila about the ups and downs of female entrepreneurship, the startup world, and fashion. 

Key Highlights:

• Practical advice for women in perimenopause on embracing their changing bodies and experimenting with new styles.
• The inspiration behind Pronti and its commitment to easing the wardrobe dilemmas of perimenopausal women. 
• How Pronti uses AI to help you rediscover clothes you love and craft a style that boosts your confidence.
• The highs and lows of being a female entrepreneur in the tech and fashion industries.

Get ready to fall back in love with getting dressed at pronti.com or the app store. For a wardrobe that celebrates every version of you, check out Pronti AI - Outfit Maker.

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Do you know what it means to have dense breasts? Neither did Jennie Dale. When she found out after her own breast cancer diagnosis, she got mad. Really mad. 

Outraged that women in Canada were not being informed of their breast density and how it impacts their breast cancer risk, Jennie co-founded Dense Breasts Canada.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why every woman should know her breast density score.
• How to determine your breast density.
• When you should start breast cancer screening.
• Whether you need supplemental screening.
• How to assess your risk for breast cancer.
• Why we all need to be advocating for better breast screening guidelines.

Everyone should have a yearly mammogram starting at age 40. If you have dense breasts or other risk factors, you should also have supplemental screening. Please help spread the word.

Resources:

Dense Breasts Canada

Ask Ellyn

Calculate Your Risk

Breast Cancer Screening Foundation

Know Your Lemons

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