Welcome to Well and Worthy Life, the podcast for women navigating the beautiful, complex journey of midlife. I’m Deanna Pizitz, your host and Menopause Health and Wellness Coach. On my podcast, I share the highs, lows, and everything in between that this transformative phase brings. In our cozy corner of the podcast world, we dive deep into the real stuff. Everything from perimenopause and menopause insights, rediscovering your purpose, to the everyday challenges of nurturing your well-being ...
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Recalibrate with a Digital Detox
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Episode Overview Today we're getting real about the need for a digital detox as we gear up for the new year. We'll break down why taking a step back from our screens is crucial, share some practical tips for a successful detox, and discuss the impact it can have on our overall well-being. So, if you've been feeling overwhelmed by the constant digit…
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Jingle All the Weigh: How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
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Episode Overview This week, I'm bringing you into a Revive Now members call on what we can do to avoid holiday weight gain. We're discussing why we gain weight during the holidays, identifying triggers, uncovering our motivation, and the power of planning ahead. It may be helpful to have your pen and paper and write down your goals as if you're on …
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The Freedom of No: Crafting a Life Aligned to Your Values
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Episode Overview Welcome back to another solo episode of Well & Worthy Life podcast! Today we’re discovering the liberation found in the art of saying no. Over the years, I have learned the power and freedom of no so I could say yes to everything else that was important to me. In a world often characterized by constant demands and obligations, our …
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5 Tips for Midlife Fashion
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Episode Overview Are there rules to fashion as we age and what are they? In this episode, I'm answering those questions and offering 5 tips for midlife fashion. Questions Answered Where did Deanna’s love of fashion start and how was her mom a big part of that? Should we change our style as we get older? What are Deanna’s 5 tips for midlife fashion?…
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5 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
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Episode Overview Consider me your big sister (or maybe mom!) in this episode where I’m breaking down 5 things I would tell my younger self! I have learned so much from those who are further along on the journey than me and I want to impart wisdom I’ve gained over the years to any of you that are younger than me. For those of you around my age or ol…
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Aging Powerfully: Why Aging is Good
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Episode Overview Aging hasn’t always had the best connotation. In our youth-driven culture, we often seek to avoid aging. Today’s guest, Karen Viesta, is reframing the conversation on why aging is good and how to age POWERFULLY! Karen is a certified health and lifestyle coach who works with women in their forties and fifties who want to transform t…
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Friendship, Faith and Fasting
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Episode Overview My dear friend, Melanie, is back with me today and we are talking through topics that all of you wanted to hear more about - friendship, faith and fasting. Questions Answered How Deanna and Melanie live out friendship, faith, and fasting in midlife. Where are some of the best places to make friends once you become an empty nester? …
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Brain Longevity: How to Live a Brain Healthy Life
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Episode Overview Brain health is something we can easily avoid thinking about until it's too late. Ed Parks from Neuroreserve, is back with me today sharing why midlife women, specifically, should not ignore brain health. He's offering tips that we can start implementing today that will support brain longevity. This is one you don't want to miss! Q…
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Lose Weight and Keep It Off (The French Weigh)
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Episode Overview The struggle in many midlife women is how to lose weight and keep it off! Today, Karen Gombault is on sharing her unique perspective on the topic. As an American woman who has spent the last 30 years living in France, she shares her insight to "The French Weigh". She is a certified coach who helps women adopt lifestyle changes that…
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Why Food Labels Are Important [and how to understand them!]
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Episode Overview We’ve been misguided when it comes to reading food labels. In this episode, Jen Smiley is joining me sharing why food labels are important to understand for your overall health! Jen is an expert food coach and has created Wake Up and Read the Labels out of her own health journey. In this episode, we hope to bring a little awareness…
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Where to Find Community in Midlife
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Episode Overview If you're wondering where to find community in midlife with like-minded women pursuing a life of vitality, look no further! In today's solo episode, Deanna is sharing about her new program, Revive Now, to get you back to feeling your best self! She's also discussing a few other topics that have been on her mind recently. Like how t…
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How to Process Being an Empty Nester
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Episode Overview In this heartfelt episode, Deanna processes being an empty nester, the role of mothering adult children, and preparing herself as her youngest son makes a big move across the country to start a new beginning with his wife. Questions Answered What are some strategies to use in the transition of being an empty nester? What grounds De…
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Setting Sustainable Health Goals with Deanna
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Episode Overview Deanna is back and the next few episodes will be solo conversations. In this one, Deanna is sharing about her post-menopausal journey and how she’s caring for herself in this season. Today, she’s getting vulnerable and sharing her experience with the InBody Test. The discoveries from her InBody results are guiding her in setting su…
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Healing a Diagnosis with Functional Medicine
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Episode Overview Health is much more than the absence of disease, it's about optimal function and Dr. Jenn Simmons is on today to share all about her experience. She started her professional career as Philadelphia’s first Fellowship trained breast surgeon. After 17 years as Philly’s top breast surgeon, her own illness leads her to discover function…
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Sustainable Weight Loss Using Functional Medicine
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Consider Glucose Monitoring for Weight Management
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Episode Overview If you're tired of fad diets, restrictive eating, and the overall frustration of trying to lose weight in your menopausal journey, it's time to consider glucose monitoring for weight management. As I always say, we are all different and we need to find unique ways to care for our individual bodies. Heather Davis, a dietician with N…
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The Fashion Influencer to Follow Today
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Episode Overview Whether you’re a fashionista or in serious need of style support, Susie is a fashion influencer to follow! She loves guiding and inspiring women while creating practical versatile stylish outfits. Putting all her knowledge and passion in one place and sharing it brings her so much joy. Her blog, So Susie, combines many years of exp…
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Declutter Your Home, Declutter Your Life
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Episode Overview I'm thrilled to introduce you to Corinne from Grid and Glam. Her mission is to teach you how an organized home will change your entire life by helping you make changes that last, so you spend less time playing catch up and more time living. How good does that sound? Are you ready to declutter your home so you can declutter your lif…
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The Time to Increase Bone Health is Now
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Episode Overview Did you know we start losing bone at the age of 30? And after menopause, women lose 2% of their bone every year. Knowing that it's time we take our bone health seriously before a crisis occurs. One way I care for my bone health is through membership with Osteostrong. Ashley Laird and her husband Matt opened an Osteostrong in the Bi…
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The Power of Saying Yes to Your Heart
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Episode Overview There is incredible power in saying yes to your heart, especially in the face of fear and Marcella's journey is the perfect example of that! She has become a dear friend to me in such a short amount of time and I'm delighted to introduce her to all of you. In this episode, Marcella is sharing her story of how she has reinvented her…
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How to Have a Thriving Sex Life in Midlife
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Episode Overview For all of you wondering how to have a thriving sex life in midlife, this is one episode you don't want to miss! Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus is a certified sex therapist and author of Satisfaction Guaranteed: How To Have The Sex You’ve Always Wanted. She has spent her life helping women reclaim pleasure in their bodies and spirit. She has…
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Heal Through Your Breath
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Episode Overview Within all of us is a powerful tool of healing and we use it every day without thought. Do you know what it is? Our breath! In this episode, Sarah Brackmann is with us to share how to heal through your breath. She came to our Balance inner circle group in February and did a breath work session for the participants. Everybody walked…
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A Strength Training Program for Midlife Women
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Episode Overview We are beyond excited to share Balance Movement Method with you all, a well-rounded strength training program for midlife women! Lori is a fitness, nutrition, and functional movement specialist, and a women's fitness instructor. I can't think of a more perfect person to lead this program with me. Feeling fit and recapturing your en…
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When the Mess Becomes the Message
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The Mess Becomes the Message Overview I’m a firm believer that we can turn things around and see how the mess becomes the message we share with the world. In this solo episode, I’m getting vulnerable and sharing how my mess was a pivotal part in creating Well & Worthy Life. It took me a while to learn what wellness truly meant in all aspects of my …
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Explore Your Relationship with Alcohol
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Episode Overview This community has had such a positive response to conversations with my friend, Jenn aka the Sober Sis that we're taking it back to one of the first episodes with her. The conversation helps you explore your relationship with alcohol, recognize when it's unhealthy, and how to work towards changing your mindset and lifestyle. Jenn …
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Unlocking the Secrets of Hormone Replenishment Therapy
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Episode Overview With all of the misinformation out there about hormone replacement therapy, or as Dr. Ana calls it, hormone replenishment therapy, I thought it was a good idea to have her back to continue educating us! She has worked with thousands of women one-on-one to help them understand and improve their health and manage their hormones. Dr. …
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How to Create Healthy and Sustainable Eating Habits
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Episode Overview Melanie is your girl if you want to know how to create healthy and sustainable eating habits! She has taught me many tips and tricks over the years on making quick and easy nutrient-dense meals which is why we created Balance Eating Method. We discovered too many women struggle to get the nourishment they need to live energized and…
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Break the Cycle: Overcome Emotional Eating
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Episode Overview: Emotional eating is a common struggle that can lead to negative consequences such as weight gain and decreased self-esteem. With years of firsthand experience in the world of food obsession, our guest, Hunter, has the tools you need to find freedom and hope. As a certified emotional eating coach, she has supported many individuals…
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Do This and Find Success in 2023
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Episode Overview: Tired of starting the new year strong only to lose momentum after a few weeks? Deanna is breaking down a simple technique to help make lasting change. Following her insight is bound to help us find success in 2023 and keep us motivated way beyond January. Questions Answered: Why does the all-or-nothing approach set us up for failu…
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The Truth About Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Episode Overview: The question many midlife women are asking is, “what’s the truth about hormone replacement therapy?” With all the conflicting information we hear, I wanted to talk to an expert on the topic, Dr. Felice Gersh. She is a board-certified OBGYN and integrative medicine doctor. As an expert in menopause, PCOS, hormones, fasting, and the…
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Common Questions About Intermittent Fasting Answered
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Episode Overview Cynthia Thurlow is on answering questions about intermittent fasting from the Well & Worthy Life community. Most of us at this point have heard about intermittent fasting, and may even be incorporating it into our lifestyle, but sometimes we have inaccurate information. Questions About Intermittent Fasting Answered The biggest mist…
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Why Pelvic Floor Health Matters in Menopause
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Returning guest, Kassie Dewitt is on today talking all about pelvic floor health and why creating healthy pelvic floor habits matters for menopausal women! I never really thought too much about this until recently while I was in perimenopause and I had lower back pain. I went to a pelvic floor therapist in Birmingham and that's when I started learn…
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Balance Your Brain with Micro Current Neurofeedback
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In the pursuit of finding ways to support her son’s ADHD and anxiety, Ashley learned about Micro Current Neurofeedback from the school counselor. After doing the research, Ashley and her husband were open to giving it a try. After one session, her son was sleeping better and was showing more flexibility in thinking skills and going with the flow. T…
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How to Be Grateful When Life Is Hard
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How to Be Grateful It's easy to be grateful when life is good but how to be grateful when life is hard is another story! We always have a choice in the way we see our circumstances. We can either see them in a negative light or a positive one. Research has shown that the way we view our life will directly affect our journey. So how can we foster mo…
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Stop Over-Fixing Life and Find Joy with Elena Sonnino
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Let me introduce you to my new friend, Elena Sonnino. Elena reached out to me wanting to connect on the podcast and after hearing more about who she is and what she does I KNEW she would be a great fit for this Well & Worthy Life community. As a life coach and yoga teacher, Elena brings a beautiful approach to the way she lives life. In this conver…
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Cultivating Relationships with Adult Children
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When I polled Instagram to see what topics you all would like me to talk about on a solo podcast episode, many people asked about relationships with adult children. This is such a great conversation and I am by NO means an expert but I do have a good amount of experience on the topic. As a mom of three boys ages 33, 31 and 28 along with two daughte…
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How to Cope With Life Transitions
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We often associate grief with the death of a loved one but it is way more expansive than that. Grief can range from the actual loss of a person to the loss of our identity through different life transitions. Career changes, becoming an empty nester, making a big move, a divorce, and the loss of a dream can bring up feelings of grief. Allowing ourse…
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The Connection Between Alcohol and Menopause
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Do you use drinking as your reward for making it to 5 o’clock? Or maybe as a way to self-medicate that hormonal imbalance? I’m back with a podcast fan favorite, Jenn Kautsch aka Sober Sis. Like many of us, she shares how for so long, that was her relationship with alcohol. In this episode, we jump right into the connection between alcohol and menop…
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Faith & A Positive Mindset Through Breast Cancer
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One of my very best friends, Cathy Williamson, is on the podcast with me today! Well & Worthy Life exists because Cathy encouraged me to step into it, and I’m so grateful she did! I’ve had her on the podcast many times before talking about reinventing ourselves, blogging, fashion, the transition into this midlife season, and all that comes with tha…
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Real Talk with Breast Cancer Survivor, Shannon Mann
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On today’s episode, we’re getting into the real talk with breast cancer survivor, Shannon Mann. It was almost one year ago to date we had her on the podcast. At the time, she was in the middle of her treatments and we wanted to do a follow-up episode to hear about her journey. Shannon speaks from the heart and gives us a glimpse into what this past…
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Peptides, Hormone Balancing & Health with a Functional Medicine Doctor
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I have one of my all-time favs back on the podcast today, my functional medicine doctor, Dr. St. Petery! She has been such a huge support to me in my journey towards health and longevity that I just want to share her wisdom with everyone! What is a functional medicine doctor? For those wondering, a functional medicine doctor takes a different appro…
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Reinventing Yourself with Dr. Sarah Milken
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Keeping it Real about Reinventing Yourself with Sarah Milken This episode with Sarah Milken is a ball of laughter mixed with a lot of inspiration. Sarah says it how it is and talks about topics many shy away from which is one of the reasons I'm so drawn to her! Today she's telling us all about her midlife remix as she likes to call it. She grew up …
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Reclaim Your Health with Functional Medicine
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Reclaim your health with functional medicine "It's all about us, taking accountability and feeling empowered that we have way more to do with our health than the medical system tells us." - Dr. Tabatha Barber Women, it's time to reclaim your health with functional medicine, and this episode with Dr. Tabatha Barber, aka The Gutsy Gynecologist, is go…
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Optimize Your Gut Health
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Optimize Your Gut Health Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is back with us talking about how to optimize your gut health. Let's be real, fiber isn’t that sexy of a topic but Dr. B is changing that. In his new cookbook, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook, you’ll be inspired in your cooking with deeply flavorful, satisfying plant-based recipes that make the Fiber Fueled li…
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Meet Your Balance Wellness Method Coaches
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After a few months off I am thrilled to be back with all of you! I had a wonderful summer with my husband, children, and granddaughter! I also spent some time planning and preparing for the relaunch of this podcast! In today's kickoff episode, I have 2 of my very dear friends and fellow coaches with me. I want to introduce them because they will be…
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Overcoming the Shame of Divorce
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Many of you have asked to hear more about my story through, not just one divorce, but two. Today I want to share a little more about how my mess became my message in my story of overcoming the shame of divorce. The name Well & Worthy Life was birthed from these experiences. For so many years, I didn't see myself as worthy. I liked the idea of havin…
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Normalizing the Conversation about Vaginal Health and Menopause
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In my experience living in the south, discussing certain women's issues can make people very uncomfortable. It's time to change that because these topics are too important to ignore. Today we are doing just that, normalizing the conversation about vaginal health and menopause and I have the perfect guest to help us do that, Dr. Alyssa Dweck. Dr. Al…
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How To Find Happiness Within Yourself
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Find happiness within yourself If you were to pause and ask yourself, "how happy do I feel with my life?" how would you respond? It took me years to start uncovering the key to true happiness. I used to believe I would find it once I lost that final few pounds or if I bought that cute outfit; anyone with me?! The problem is, all of those things are…
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What to know about bone health for menopause
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What you need to know about bone health for menopause Bone Coach, Kevin Ellis is with me today sharing ALL things related to bone health and why gathering this information BEFORE menopause is must! Kevin is an Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach, Stronger Bones Solution™ Program Instructor, osteoporosis "thriver," and founder of BoneCoach™…
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What Women Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting During Perimenopause
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Have you been hearing more about intermittent fasting lately? In this episode we’re talking all about what women need to know about intermittent fasting during perimenopause and menopause. The truth is, intermittent fasting doesn’t look the same for women as it does for men. And it even differs among women depending on your age and stage of life. T…
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