Perimenopology Michelle Kapler

In this week’s episode, we are talking all about what to do when uncomfortable or negative feelings come up.

As a human with a brain, this is inevitably part of the experience.

There are 4 ways that humans react to their negative feelings


Acting
Resisting
Avoiding
Allowing

And in this episode, I’m going to use my favorite (and very visceral) analogy of being in the dentist chair, to explain all of these.

From there, I’ll give you some ideas for how to allow and process uncomfortable feelings.

 

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Expectations not matching the reality of outcomes in your perimenopausal journey?

Let’s face it, if you live in a human body, you will experience this in the context of your health at some point in time.

During the (peri) menopause transition, this is a theme that we often face over and over and over again.

In this episode, I talk about what to do and what not to do when this happens.

By the end of this episode, you will have a few ideas to help you find some relief when you’re inevitably faced with that theme of “Oh yeah… Sometimes human bodies do weird things and don’t respond in the way we want them to”.

 

LINKS

Episode 43 of Perinenopology - (Peri)Menopause Insomnia - Why We Can’t Sleep in Midlife

Episode 47 of The Infertility Stress Podcast - Dealing With Painful Feelings

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In this episode, I am sharing my conversation with Dr Laurie Alpert. She is a naturopathic doctor. We both practice in Ontario Canada. Dr Laurie has a strong focus in perimenopause and menopause in her clinical practice and we have been following each other on instagram for a while.

She reached out to me to connect for a chat and within 5 minutes, I knew that I wanted to have her on the podcast. Today we are talking about mental health through the perimenopausal transition and beyond. Some of the things that come up are:


What kind of mood changes come up for people in perimenopause
Why is this happening specifically at this time of life?
What can people do, what options are there, to help mitigate some of the mood concerns specific to perimenopause?
Are there things people can do to prepare, or reduce their risk or significant mood concerns?
And how we can keep it simple and go back to the basics to find solutions.

 

Dr Laurie Alpert’s Bio:

Dr. Laurie Alpert is a Naturopathic Doctor who provides integrative and transformative health care so that women can fully show up in midlife with confidence, clarity, and choice.  As a NAMS (North American Menopause Society) Certified Menopause Practitioner she enjoys supporting women through their midlife hormonal transition by combining up to date evidence based information, goal setting, and shared decision making.

 

FIND, FOLLOW, AND WORK WITH DR.LAURIE

Instagram

Facebook

Website

Menopause + Mental Health Survey

 

MICHELLE’S LINKS

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In this week’s episode, we are talking all about sleep in midlife and why you might not be getting the sleep you need in order to feel like yourself.

I talk about the five most common causes of insomnia at this time in life


 Hormonal changes
 Stress and Anxiety
 Underlying Medical Conditions
 Medication Side Effects
 Lifestyle Factors

Body literacy and understanding how our bodies work (on a general population and on an individual level) will give you the knowledge you need to be able to advocate for yourself with your doctor or healthcare provider.

 

After you understand the reasons why you might not be sleeping as well as you could, you might be interested in learning some strategies for addressing sleep issues at home.

 

I would like to invite you to my free online class called How To Improve Your Sleep in Midlife.

Tuesday September 12 at 7:30EDT

Registration in advance is required.

Replay will be sent out within 24 hours of the class.

Reserve your spot today!

 

MICHELLE’S LINKS

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I will be closing the doors for 1:1 clients in September 2023.

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Today I am sharing my conversation with my colleague Natacha Pennycooke. She is a psychotherapist who is doing amazing work and helping so many people in the process. I wanted to have her on the podcast to talk about self-advocacy - both from a medical perspective and a workplace perspective.

In this episode, we talk about


 Issues and common themes that can come up for people when they are advocating for themselves in a medical context and a workplace context.
 How to prepare for a medical appointment to get the outcome you are looking for
 What to do if you feel your doctor isn’t giving you what you need
 How to navigate perimenopause in the workplace through the lens of different intersecting identities
 Finding community
 Owning your worth

 

Natacha’s Professional Bio:

Not only is Natacha a mom, wife and lover of popcorn, but she is also an award winning psychotherapist, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and corporate consultant. She is the clinical director of Natacha Pennycooke Psychotherapy (NPP), where her team of expert psychotherapists are changing the face of therapy and mental health on a global scale.

Natacha's team works from an anti-oppressive, healing focused, trauma informed, anti-racism lens and social justice framework.

She is currently offering corporate, leadership and organizational workshops on workplace mental wellness, inclusion & belongingness, creating an anti-racist environment, and supporting leadership equity.

Natacha has volunteered with a number of community organizations in the GTA, is the current recipient of the ByBlacks People’s Choice Award for Best Canadian Counsellor of 2020, and was. nominated again for the 2021 Award.

 

FIND, FOLLOW AND WORK WITH NATACHA

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Natacha and Speaking Opportunities

 

Black Girls’ Guide To Menopause on Instagram

Samantha Montpetit-Huynh on Instagram

 

MICHELLE’S LINKS

Get FREE Access To The Perimenopause Starter Kit

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In this week’s episode, how to embrace your own uniques health journey and why you should stay off the internet as you do it. I also talk about:

 

Why there is no “correct” way to solve your health challenges

WHy our brains are so attracted to asking for advice on internet forums

What we can do instead is actually helpful.

 

Book your free 1:1 coaching consultation.

I will be closing the doors for 1:1 clients in September 2023.

 

MICHELLE’S LINKS

Get FREE Access To The Menopause Mood Swing Solution

Get FREE Access To The Perimenopause Starter Pack

Book Your Free Life Coaching Consultation With Michelle

Work With Michelle in a Clinical Setting (Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture)

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