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Menopause myth-busting tips! Get the facts.
There are a lot of myths about menopause and I love busting them! I’ll let you in on some of my menopause myth-busting tips. Women are so confused by the secrecy and myths surrounding the hormonal changes of midlife that it's no wonder that most women have a hard time...
I’ll go to jail before I hit menopause!
I kid you not, these words, "I'll go to jail before I hit menopause", were written in the chat by one of the attendees of my PAUSE-itive Get-Together events. Several woman mentioned their irritability in perimenopause. People around us say and do things that provoke...
Myth – Menopause affects old women
There are many myths about menopause. Here’s one: Myth - Menopause affects old women. But the FACT is that perimenopause can start in your late 30s or early 40s, a far cry from old age – when you still wear a jean jacket, take your snowboard out for a run, drink...
Rocking Midlife Podcast “Navigating Menopause with Teresa Dias”
In this Rocking Midlife Podcast, “Navigating Menopause with Teresa Dias”, my esteemed and very funny hostess, Cat Coluccio, and I cover all sorts of areas, ranging from night sweats to dry vaginas. Ten years ago, when I was in my late 40s and my oldest son was in his...
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays – TIP #12: STAY CONNECTED
The most common comment I hear from the women I work with is “I thought I was the only one”! To learn from others we need to stay connected. If you stay connect during your menopause transition, it will help you see that you are not alone in your journey. Even though...
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays – TIP #11: MINDFULNESS
Usually we are doing one thing but thinking about something else. That’s the exact opposite of mindfulness. Women’s brains are great at multitasking and we do it without even realizing it. But multitasking is toxic for your brain. If you are having memory and...
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays – TIP #10: TO DRINK OR NOT TO DRINK?
Everyone knows that “everything (or most things) in moderation is good for you”, so how much alcohol should you or can you drink in menopause? To drink or not to drink? And how much? Research shows that a glass of red wine (tannin-rich) a day is good for brain...
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays – TIP #9: BODY AWARENESS
Your body knows—usually before your conscious mind does—when you’re hungry, tired, or stressed. Pay attention to its cues – you’ll be more likely to notice anxiety and stress. It’s called body awareness. Be aware of what triggers your unpleasant menopause experiences....
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays – TIP #8: MOVE MORE SIT LESS
Move regularly! Move more sit less! Exercise at least 5 days a week, 30 minutes per day, or break it up into 10-minute chunks throughout the day. Physical activity reduces stress and boosts your brain function, mood, and immune system. Women in midlife should do...