MenoShine With Me

Jo Dodd
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Midlife isn’t a pause—it’s a portal! Hosted by Jo Dodd, author of Dear Meno Pause: Sweary Poems from the MenoVerse to Say You’re Not Alone or Cursed, this podcast celebrates women who refuse to shrink, stay stuck, or put their lives on hold. Through inspiring, unfiltered conversations, Jo and her guests share stories of success over struggle, proving menopause isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning. No more pausing. No more playing small. It’s time to shift your energy and find your sparkle! 🎧 Hit play and MenoShine with Me!

  1. Ayurveda and Menopause: Finding Harmony in Midlife with Courtney LaCava

    11/10/2023

    Ayurveda and Menopause: Finding Harmony in Midlife with Courtney LaCava

    Learn more about natural hormone balance with Courtney’s “Hormones + The Nervous System” free workshop download here.  Learn more about working with Courtney through her Radiant Living Coaching Group here.  Learn more about Ayurveda, Somatic Experiencing, Courtney and her work here: website: www.courtneylacava.com Instagram: @courtneylacava_ayurveda Tik Tok: @courtneylacava_ayurveda In this episode, we dive into the world of Ayurveda and its profound impact on women's health during midlife, particularly in navigating the challenging phases of perimenopause and menopause. My guest, Courtney LaCava, is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, a Certified Health Coach and a dedicated mama to two. Courtney's journey into Ayurveda began with her own health crisis with chronic fatigue, in 2005. Her healing experience led her to delve deeper into Ayurvedic principles, which allowed her to address the root causes of her health challenges and ultimately empowered her to lead a more vibrant and fulfilling life. As a practitioner of Ayurveda and Somatic Experiencing, Courtney specializes in guiding women to rediscover their innate connection to their bodies and nature. She helps them tap into the abundant vitality that is their birthright. During this enlightening conversation, Courtney shares her insights into how Ayurveda can be a transformative tool for women in midlife. She discusses the importance of reconnecting with our bodies, understanding our unique constitution, and finding harmony with nature's rhythms, all of which are key components of Ayurvedic wisdom. Key Takeaways: The story of Courtney's personal healing journey with Ayurveda. How Ayurveda addresses the root causes of health challenges. The significance of reconnecting with your body during midlife transitions. Understanding Ayurvedic doshas and their role in health and balance. Practical tips and practices to incorporate Ayurveda into daily life. Courtney's mission to empower women to live deeply satisfying lives through Ayurveda and Somatic Experiencing. Connect with Courtney: If you're interested in exploring Ayurveda further or working with Courtney, you can schedule a free Discovery Session with her at this link. You can also learn more about Courtney and her work on her website: www.courtneylacava.com and follow her on Instagram at @courtneylacava_ayurveda.

    47 min
  2. Your Habits, Your Stories & Your Identity

    08/22/2023

    Your Habits, Your Stories & Your Identity

    This week on "Dear Peri & Meno Pause," we're diving into Chapter 2 of "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. It's all about embracing your identity and making small changes that align with the person you want to be. 💡 Shift Your Focus, Transform Your Habits 💡 James Clear's wisdom teaches us that real change starts with aligning with the identity we aspire to. We'll discuss how this shift in perspective leads to lasting habits that stick. 🔑 Small Wins, Big Impact 🔑 Discover the power of those little victories and how they build the foundation for the transformation you seek. 🌱 Visualize Who You Want to Be 🌱 Imagine a confident, vibrant version of yourself. I'll explain how this mental image drives change, giving you an example of how I do it. Tune in and let's explore Chapter 2 together! Don't miss this chance to dive into habits that align with your highest self! If you'd like to work with me 1:1, I'm opening up some coaching sessions in September through until the end of the year. Book a 15-minute Discovery session with me and let's chat! I'd love to help you discover that inner sparkle that's dying to come out!

    15 min
  3. Harnessing the Power of Small Changes: An Exploration of "Atomic Habits" by James Clear

    08/15/2023

    Harnessing the Power of Small Changes: An Exploration of "Atomic Habits" by James Clear

    Introduction: Jo's personal journey of rediscovering her sparkle Importance of pausing and recharging Overview: Introduction to the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear The principle of tiny, consistent actions leading to monumental shifts Jo's personal experiences with the book's teachings Highlights: The power of compounding habits The impact of a 1% daily improvement The difference between goals and systems How Jo applied the lessons to her fitness journey with Peloton Real-life examples to initiate small changes in fitness, mindfulness, and nutrition Closing: The promise of the next 20 weeks Jo's personal invitation to her listeners The vision for January 1st, 2024 Jo's message of hope and encouragement Mentioned Links: Atomic Habits by James Clear

    23 min

  4. 05/23/2023

    Untangling my Mind! (On vacay for the next 3 weeks!)

    Hello and thanks for listening! Today's episode is a solo chat about the mental health awareness challenge that I've been practicing for the month of May and what I've learnt along the way. I tribute a big part of my own healing journey to Mel Robbins. Her books, podcast and courses are AMAZING. What I love about Mel is that she's authentic. There's no BS with Mel. She'll tell you like it is, she'll tell you to stop with the excuses, but she'll also tell you how much she loves you. I feel like I know Mel personally and that's a tribute to how she nutures and values her community. Check out Mel's podcast, books and courses here: Mel Robbins Also in this episode today, I share some information about my newfound love - TANGLING! It's SOOOO cool and I'm obsessed! You can check out Zentangle here and stay tuned to my stories in IG. I can say without a shadow of doubt that my early 'tangles' will look NOTHING like what you see on Zentangle, but I can also assure you that while I'm creating them I'll have a massive smile on my face and will be relaxed - and THAT is what it's all about! After today, I'm taking a much-needed break for vacation. I'll be back with more episodes starting on June 19th. And get ready - I'm going to be launching my own MenoShine 90-day challenge and would LOVE some company along the way. It's GO-TIME once I'm back from vacation. Who's with me?! x

    19 min

  5. 05/16/2023

    No Hesitation, Choose Affirmations!

    A brief minisode today as I have so much going on, but wanted to share how affirmations have really helped me move through some tough times in the past few months. Whether you're in perimenopause or menopause, feeling slugglish or feeling blue, daily affirmations can be a great tool to help redirect your thoughts and raise your mood. My favorite is "every day, and in every way, I'm getting better and better." My lovely friend Erin Ramsey (@youresuchacatch) posts daily affirmations on Instagram - check them out if you want to be inspired. Her 'go-to' is "everything always works out for me" which I have used recently to reframe my thoughts when I can feel doubt, worry and anxiety creeping in. Do you use daily affirmations? What works for you?

    7 min
  6. The Power and Beauty of Intentional Pause with Kate Kripke

    05/09/2023

    The Power and Beauty of Intentional Pause with Kate Kripke

    This week on the podcast, perfectly timed for Mother's Day in the US, Jo has a conversation with the amazing Kate Kripke! If you've recently been frustrated with feeling lost and low and not knowing what you really want to do in life, THIS is the episode for you. Whether you're a mom or not, this episode covers so much ground for women in midlife who are facing challenges like never before. On the fly, Kate comes up with a 3-step process to help you resolve the question of "What do I want to do with my life?!" Be willing to PAUSE - really get still, grounded and maybe even a little uncomfortable and acknowledge the feelings that are present. Be willing to NOT KNOW the answer! This is a big one - we often get so frustrated that we don't know, but what if we gave ourselves permission to not know and to get curious instead? Ask the very specific question: How do I want to feel? And from there ask "What are some connected actions that I can take to lead me towards that feeling?" Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and what was your biggest learning? Kate Kripke a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Perinatal Mental Health Counselor (PMH-C) in the state of Colorado. For over 20 years, Kate has focused her work on supporting the mental health of mothers as a therapist, coach, consultant, author, and speaker.  She is the Founding Director of the Postpartum Wellness Center of Boulder, the author of the book Reinventing Supermom: Support Encouragement, and Strategies For New Moms Who Feel Lost, and a co-host on the podcast Motherhood Uncut. She is also the mom of two teenaged daughters. She offers group and individual mental health coaching to mothers everywhere. You can find Kate at: www.katekripke.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Reinventing-Supermom-Support-Encouragement-Strategies/dp/1736021001/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/motherhood-uncut Kate is launching a six-month mastermind program for mothers who are committed to practices in self-care, mindfulness, and personal growth and who are ready to invest time and resources into their health and wellness on behalf of their children. For more information, check out: https://www.katekripke.com/thrive

    55 min

  7. 05/02/2023

    Mental Health Awareness Challenge

    In this week's episode, Jo shares about the 31-day challenge she has set herself to honor the month of May which is mental health awareness month. Jo silently struggled with depression and anxiety for many years and is now passionate about helping other women learn about processes and resources to help build their own mental health toolkits. Jo will be posting a poem every day in the month of May with a tool or resource that has helped her in some way over the past 3 years. This week, she shared about mindfulness and nature walks and yes, even hugging (well, touching at least!) trees! :) For anyone struggling with mental health, within the US www.betterhelp.com is a great place to start. Outside of the US, we'd recommend talking with your doctor and asking for recommendations. To anyone that struggles with mental health - you are not alone, you are loved. x

    24 min

  8. 04/25/2023

    It's GO TIME! Who's ready to MenoShine?!

    This brief minisode is packed with sweary poems - OK, two to be precise, but they're both really good! One is called Man-ogram (can you guess what Jo had done last week?!) and the other is "Bring on the Yes" which is a perfect segway into Jo's brand new course MenoShine, which is ready to go! For this first iteration, Jo is offering this course FOR FREE! (This won't happen again, so grab your chance now!) Jo will be doing the challenge herself (a coach who truly walks the walk!) and is starting on May 1st. You can download your copy of MenoShine here. If you have any questions, reach out to Jo at jo@livinginjotopia.com . Also, if you think you need some extra help for the 30-day challenge, Jo is offering 1:1 brief, daily Voxer coaching for a very reasonable price. Jo is the perfect person to cheer you on with this journey and help you discover how to MenoShine. Who knows, she might even write you your very own sweary little poem! ;)

    21 min
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Midlife isn’t a pause—it’s a portal! Hosted by Jo Dodd, author of Dear Meno Pause: Sweary Poems from the MenoVerse to Say You’re Not Alone or Cursed, this podcast celebrates women who refuse to shrink, stay stuck, or put their lives on hold. Through inspiring, unfiltered conversations, Jo and her guests share stories of success over struggle, proving menopause isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning. No more pausing. No more playing small. It’s time to shift your energy and find your sparkle! 🎧 Hit play and MenoShine with Me!

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