Menopause Conversations Angela Counsel

Welcome back to this week's episode of Menopause Conversations Podcast. This week's topic is metabolic syndrome, specifically insulin resistance, and its impact on menopause and weight gain.

Key messages:

· Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition that involves a group of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other health problems

· Insulin resistance is a form of metabolic syndrome that can develop over time and has symptoms such as high blood sugar levels, increased hunger, and difficulty losing weight

· Insulin is a hormone that helps the body take up glucose from food and store it in cells for energy

· When the cells are full, insulin stores the excess glucose as fat, primarily around the waist

· Insulin resistance occurs when the body continually puts glucose into the body through food, and insulin has to store it as fat after the cells are full

· Low-fat diets and artificial sweeteners can trigger insulin resistance and lead to weight gain

· Women who have PCOS have an imbalance in insulin resistance, making it a metabolic condition rather than a reproductive one

· During menopause, estrogen levels decline, which can reveal insulin resistance that was masked before

· To manage insulin resistance, one should consume more fibre, fat, and protein in their diet, along with adding more vegetables

Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome can be managed through diet and lifestyle changes. Eating more fibre, fat, and protein, along with adding more vegetables, can help improve gut health and manage insulin resistance

Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Menopause Conversations Podcast.

Welcome to this week's episode of Menopause Conversations podcast. In this episode, we discuss the importance of chronobiology and how understanding your personal biorhythm can positively impact your health, especially during menopause. Chronobiology refers to the study of the body's natural rhythms and cycles, including your sleep cycles, eating cycles, and movement cycles.

As women, we are highly dependent on cycles, including your menstrual cycles, daily cycles, and seasonal cycles. Your personal biorhythms are essential to your health, and being out of alignment with them can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, sleep disorders, and hormonal imbalances.

The host shares her personal story of discovering her natural sleep cycle and how making a simple change to her exercise routine improved her health. She emphasizes that each person is unique and that understanding one's personal biorhythm is crucial to living a healthy life during menopause.

Angela also shares the story of one of her clients who made changes to her routine and discovered that understanding her personal biorhythm positively impacted her health. The client was able to reduce joint pain, lose weight, and think clearer by aligning her exercise routine to her personal biorhythm.

Overall, this episode highlights the importance of understanding your personal biorhythm and how it can help you live a healthier life during menopause.

In this episode, we dive into the topic of menopause and the challenges that women face during this time. Our host shares her own personal journey and experiences with menopause, including symptoms such as hot flushes, joint pain, weight gain, and difficulty sleeping. She also touches on the importance of understanding the concept of bio individuality and how it applies to a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Key Points:


Our host experienced symptoms of menopause despite eating a healthy diet and taking supplements.
She initially tried to lose weight through diets, but realized that diets do not work for everyone, especially during menopause.
The concept of bio individuality suggests that every woman's experience of menopause is different, and therefore a generalized approach to diet and lifestyle does not work.
The host suggests avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and hot chili foods to help with hot flushes and eating more vegetables to improve overall health.
It is important to find an individual solution that works for each woman and her unique symptoms and needs.

Thank you for listening to this episode on Understanding Menopause and Bio Individuality. We hope you found it informative and helpful. Don't forget to tune in next week for another insightful episode.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the changes happening in your body during menopause? Look no further! Join me for the completely free 5-day Secret to Thriving in Menopause Workshop starting on February 26th, 2023.

In this workshop, I will guide you through the mysteries of menopause and give you the tools to understand your body and hormones. You'll even discover your genetic profile, which will help you determine the best foods, exercise, sleep patterns, and more for your individual needs.

By the end of the workshop, you'll have a personalized Menopause Blueprint that will show you exactly what you need to do to thrive during this next stage of life. With my guidance and support, you'll gain confidence and feel empowered to make positive changes for your health and well-being.

Don't wait any longer, sign up for the free 5-day Secret to Thriving in Menopause Workshop now! Click the link to register: bit.ly/Menopause_Workshop. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your health and feel your best during menopause. I can't wait to see you there!

In this first episode for 2023, we will be discussing Phytoestrogens, a natural way to regulate hormones during menopause.

Introduction


Welcome to Menopause Conversations for 2023
Introduction to the topic of Phytoestrogens and their role in regulating hormones during menopause
Importance of understanding natural ways to manage hormones during menopause

What are Phytoestrogens?


Definition: compounds found in certain foods that mimic the effect of estrogen in the body
Regulate hormones by filling up estrogen receptors in the body and clearing excess estrogens
Common sources: soy, flaxseed, sesame seeds

Benefits of Phytoestrogens


Soybeans can reduce hot flushes, night sweats, improve vaginal dryness, and improve bone health
Flaxseed can bring down hot flushes and improve cardiovascular health
Sesame seeds are good for cardiovascular health, rich in zinc which is important for skin, bones, brain health, immune system and more.

Research on Phytoestrogens


A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that soy isoflavones reduced hot flushes in perimenopausal women
A study in the Journal of Women's Health found that flaxseed reduced hot flushes, night sweats, and improved vaginal dryness
A study in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal found that Sesame seed oil reduced hot flushes and depression in post-menopausal women
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Food and Sciences and Nutrition found that soy products reduced hot flushes.
Maryon Stewart's research on phytoestrogens and their impact on menopause symptoms

Conclusion


The inclusion of phytoestrogens in the diet can not only regulate      hormones but also improve overall health.
More research is available on the efficacy of phytoestrogens in      reducing hot flushes and other menopause symptoms.
Join us for our next episode to learn more about managing hormones      during menopause naturally.

Extra Resources

Link to Interview with Maryon Stewart on Phyto-Oestrogens

Link to podcast on HRT

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the changes happening in your body during menopause? Look no further! Join me for the completely free 5-day Secret to Thriving in Menopause Workshop starting on February 26th, 2023.

In this workshop, I will guide you through the mysteries of menopause and give you the tools to understand your body and hormones. You'll even discover your genetic profile, which will help you determine the best foods, exercise, sleep patterns, and more for your individual needs.

By the end of the workshop, you'll have a personalized Menopause Blueprint that will show you exactly what you need to do to thrive during this next stage of life. With my guidance and support, you'll gain confidence and feel empowered to make positive changes for your health and well-being.

Don't wait any longer, sign up for the free 5-day Secret to Thriving in Menopause Workshop now! Click the link to register: bit.ly/Menopause_Workshop. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your health and feel your best during menopause. I can't wait to see you there!

In this episode of Menopause Conversations I chat with Beverley Webb from Step Forward Coaching. Beverley had a really tough childhood but she managed to survive and eventually become a very successful business woman. But Beverley hadn’t left the trauma of her childhood behind her, it started to show up in her health and also her relationship with her children.

After losing everything, including her health, Beverley saw this as the chance to remove the masks that she had been hiding behind and find her voice.

Once Beverley healed the trauma of her childhood she knew that she had to help others find their voice as well. As a constant high achiever managed to retrain as a coach in a short time frame so that she could start helping others as soon as she could.

Beverley that silence makes the guilt and shame worse, this is why she believes it is her legacy is to use her voice to help others and she does this every single day with her words and her actions. This was a truly inspiring conversation that I thoroughly enjoyed.

To learn more about the work that Beverley does you can visit her website, her instagram is @stepforward_tohaveavoice and her facebook is @StepForwardRecovery.

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This episode of Menopause Conversations Podcast is a little different from normal. The first difference is that I have a Wise Man on the podcast rather than a Wise Woman. The second difference is the topic – saving children from sex trafficking. I wish that I didn’t have to have this conversation with Marc but the work that Marc does with Destiny Rescue is real and it is needed.

Destiny Rescue is a Not-for-Profit organisation started in Australia over 18 years ago and is dedicated to fighting the trafficking and sexual exploitation of children in seven nations. Their highly trained agents run covert and raid rescue operations, day and night to locate and rescue children being used and abused.

With the ongoing support of generous donors, Destiny Rescue has successfully liberated over 5,200 individual victims of human trafficking. They have been instrumental in the closing of many bars, clubs and brothels known to be targeting children for sex work and have seen numerous perpetrators prosecuted.

Their tireless work has also helped keep hundreds more young ones from entering the sex trade through various local community prevention programs and delivered justice and care for those who have been rescued

I didn’t say much in this episode because I felt that I needed to be quiet and let Marc share the story of these children. By the end of the episode I was in tears. If there is anything that you can do to assist please visit www.destinyrescue.org and either give a one time gift or help to rescue a child.