Making Space For Menopause

Tanya Stricek
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Menopause is a time for us to make space. Space for things like joy, and the things that make our life full. It's about our health, yes, but also about nourishing ourselves in whatever way we see fit. When we move into the fall of our lives, it's time to accept who we are, by accepting where we've been, Menopause is our time to make space for our bodies, and our minds. Please join me here twice a month and on my YouTube channel to create a healthy and vibrant space for your third chapter. **For information, education, shared experience and not medical or mental health advice.**

  1. 2025-05-19

    Making Space For: Dry Mouth in Menopause

    If your mouth feels like it's full of cotton or like a desert, this episode on dry mouth may help you! Dry mouth is common on menopause and beyond. Many different factors contribute to dry mouth: changing hormones, medications, stress and anxiety and the aging process. Learn what some of the potential causes of dry mouth are and take home some tips to help. Make sure you see a licenced health practitioner like your doctor, dentist or dental hygienist if you suspect you have dry mouth or any other health issue.  Watch this episode on YouTube and Subscribe to my channel!  Please leave a comment! ____________________________________________________________________ Freebies: A Different Type of Monthly Reset - Free worksheet, no email required! https://bit.ly/monthly-small-goal Need more Energy in Midlife? Take my Free 5 Day Mini Course! https://bit.ly/revvedupandready Did you like this episode? Have a topic that would support your midlife health? Leave me a voicenote! ------------------------ Follow me on Instagram Find me on YouTube Find me on Facebook Find me on Pinterest

    7 min

  2. 2025-04-21

    Making Space For: Tools For Knee Osteoarthritis

    Menopause can mean aching joints and osteoarthritis. I'm sharing five things that helped me with my osteoarthritis and knee pain as I await a knee replacement. This is my experience with allopathic and natural solutions, and is not medical advice!  Subscribe to my YouTube channel!  & leave a comment! Freebies: A Different Type of Monthly Reset - Free worksheet, no email required! https://bit.ly/monthly-small-goal Need more Energy in Midlife? Take my Free 5 Day Mini Course! https://bit.ly/revvedupandready Did you like this episode? Have a topic that would support your midlife health? Leave me a voicenote! ------------------------ Follow me on Instagram Find me on YouTube Find me on Facebook Find me on Pinterest

    16 min

  3. 2025-04-14

    Making Space For: Hindsight & What I'd Tell My Younger Self, Part One.

    What if you could go back in time and talk to your younger, perhaps perimenopausal self? What would you say. This episdode is sharing 4 things I would tell my younger self in perimenopause! I have so many, but here is a start. The last one on this episode is REALLY important! _______________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube channel!  & leave a comment! Freebies: A Different Type of Monthly Reset - Free worksheet, no email required! https://bit.ly/monthly-small-goal Need more Energy in Midlife? Take my Free 5 Day Mini Course! https://bit.ly/revvedupandready Did you like this episode? Have a topic that would support your midlife health? Leave me a voicenote! _______________________________________________________________ Follow me on Instagram Find me on YouTube Find me on Facebook Find me on Pinterest

    13 min

  4. 2025-04-07

    Making Space For: Maintaining Bone Health With Minerals

    Menopause is a time to focus on strength, balance, bone health and bone density. Minerals play a role in our bone health, along with moving, diet, hormone balance, risk factors and genetics. Join me today as i discuss 4 minerals tha help to build and maintain bone! Bone is a living, ever-changing organism. As we age, maintaining bone density is one thing that can keep us active and away from frailty and hospitalization! _______________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube channel!  & leave a comment! Freebies: A Different Type of Monthly Reset - Free worksheet, no email required! https://bit.ly/monthly-small-goal Need more Energy in Midlife? Take my Free 5 Day Mini Course! https://bit.ly/revvedupandready Did you like this episode? Have a topic that would support your midlife health? Leave me a voicenote! _______________________________________________________________ Follow me on Instagram Find me on YouTube Find me on Facebook Find me on Pinterest

    15 min

  5. 2025-04-03

    Making Space For: Chronic Pain

    I never thought I'd have chronic pain later in life. I thought I did all the "right" things, but now I worry that my fate may be just like my mothers. Immobility and frailty. I'm sharing how I am coping emotionally and why this experience had brought me down. There's so much we need to talk about as we age, isn't there? _______________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube channel!  & leave a comment! Freebies: A Different Type of Monthly Reset - Free worksheet, no email required! https://bit.ly/monthly-small-goal Need more Energy in Midlife? Take my Free 5 Day Mini Course! https://bit.ly/revvedupandready Did you like this episode? Have a topic that would support your midlife health? Leave me a voicenote! _______________________________________________________________ Follow me on Instagram Find me on YouTube Find me on Facebook Find me on Pinterest

    12 min

  6. 2025-03-24

    Making Space for: Surface Self Care VS Deep Self Care

    The idea of "surface self-care" versus "true self-care" is powerful. So often we see self-care presented as a quick fix: a spa day, some skincare, or a cup of tea. But those are just the surface layers, and true self-care is about the deeper, ongoing practices that nourish your mind, body, and soul. I think the idea of self-worth is key here too—if we don't build it from within, those surface-level acts may not fulfill us in the long run. In this video, I'll walk you through the difference between surface-level self-care (think spa days or skin treatments) and true self-care that nourishes your body, mind, and soul. We'll dive into four key areas of self-care that I'm prioritizing right now: 💰 Financial Health – Taking control of your finances to reduce stress and feel empowered. ❤️ Emotional Health – Setting boundaries, prioritizing mental well-being, and practicing self-compassion.  💪 Physical Health – Moving your body and making mindful, fulfilling choices. 🧠 Cognitive Health – Challenging your mind and staying curious through reading and learning. If you're in your 50s or beyond, I'm especially talking to you! But if you're younger, stick around—this advice is timeless and could change the way you approach self-care for years to come. By the end of this video, you'll have three actionable areas to reflect on in your own life. It's time to elevate your self-worth and take your self-care game to the next level. _______________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube channel!  & leave a comment! Freebies: A Different Type of Monthly Reset - Free worksheet, no email required! https://bit.ly/monthly-small-goal Need more Energy in Midlife? Take my Free 5 Day Mini Course! https://bit.ly/revvedupandready Did you like this episode? Have a topic that would support your midlife health? Leave me a voicenote! _______________________________________________________________ Follow me on Instagram Find me on YouTube Find me on Facebook Find me on Pinterest

    14 min

  7. 2025-03-17

    Making Space For: Softer Goal Setting and Quiet Goals

    I don't make hard and fast new year's resolutions. I do make goals, set intentions and try live my days dong things that take me closer to how I want to feel, or toward how I see my future. It's not easy. One of the ways I do this is to have a monthly intention.  I talk about that on my YouTube Channel HERE _______________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube channel!  & leave a comment! Freebies: A Different Type of Monthly Reset - Free worksheet, no email required! https://bit.ly/monthly-small-goal Need more Energy in Midlife? Take my Free 5 Day Mini Course! https://bit.ly/revvedupandready Did you like this episode? Have a topic that would support your midlife health? Leave me a voicenote! _______________________________________________________________ Follow me on Instagram Find me on YouTube Find me on Facebook Find me on Pinterest

    12 min

  8. 2025-03-10

    Making Space For: My 3rd Midlife Crisis

    There are many things that trigger a midlife crisis. I'm sharing these and normalizing my 3rd midlife crisis and the things I am do to move through it, and be more centred in my life. We can enter a midlife crisis through loss, change, chronic pain, and the changes in menopause can certainly magnify the hard parts of midlife. I'm also giving you a few journalling prompts that I used - which will come in handy if we both go through another midlife crisis. Thank you for being here.  _______________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube channel!  & leave a comment! Freebies: A Different Type of Monthly Reset - Free worksheet, no email required! https://bit.ly/monthly-small-goal Need more Energy in Midlife? Take my Free 5 Day Mini Course! https://bit.ly/revvedupandready Did you like this episode? Have a topic that would support your midlife health? Leave me a voicenote! _______________________________________________________________ Follow me on Instagram Find me on YouTube Find me on Facebook Find me on Pinterest

    13 min
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Menopause is a time for us to make space. Space for things like joy, and the things that make our life full. It's about our health, yes, but also about nourishing ourselves in whatever way we see fit. When we move into the fall of our lives, it's time to accept who we are, by accepting where we've been, Menopause is our time to make space for our bodies, and our minds. Please join me here twice a month and on my YouTube channel to create a healthy and vibrant space for your third chapter. **For information, education, shared experience and not medical or mental health advice.**

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  • Creator
    Tanya Stricek
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Tanya Stricek
  • Show Website
    Making Space For Menopause