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Thriving Thru Menopause

Thriving Thru Menopause

Join menopause health coach and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Clarissa Kristjansson as she takes you on a journey to learn how to take control of your menopause symptoms holistically.

Every week, Clarissa covers topics from sleeping better to dealing with anxiety and improving relationships. She introduces you to a wide range of guests who bring their expertise, insights and practical tips to help you better manage menopause and its challenges. So you can thrive rather than survive this life stage.

Find out more about the podcast by visiting thrivethrumenopause.com and follow Clarissa Kristjansson on LinkedIn and Instagram @thrivingthrumenopause

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Thriving Thru Menopause

Recent Episodes

July 17, 2024

SE 7:EP 11 A Holistic Approach to Better Sleep in Menopause

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of sleep, especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. This week, Clarissa is in conversation with Joya Van Der Laan, a board-certified nurse practitioner …
July 11, 2024

SE 7 EP 11 Minimizing Alcohol in Menopause: The Benefits of Moderation

Did you know that most of us can benefit from simply cutting back on alcohol without having to claim sobriety or be completely alcohol-free? In this episode of ‪@thrivingthrumenopause‬ , Clarissa is joined by the inspiring M…
July 2, 2024

SE 7 EP10 How to Defeat Menopausal Cravings: Proven Psychological Approaches to Take Control!

In the second of our two-part series on cravings in menopause, Dr. Glenn Livingston, a psychologist and former food industry consultant, shares his personal battle with food addiction and how he overcame it. And how he went…
June 26, 2024

SE7: EP 9 Understanding the Root Causes of Sugar Cravings in Menopause

In this episode, Clarissa and Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer discuss the root causes of cravings and why an all-or-nothing approach to managing weight is ineffective. Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer is the physician founder of Well Empowered, wher…
June 18, 2024

SE 7: EP 8 Supporting ADHD Women in Menopause:

In this insightful episode of Thriving Thru Menopause, Dana Chapman, a UK-based nutritional therapist specializing in menopause and mental health through the gut-brain axis, delves into the fascinating connection between ADH…
June 12, 2024

SE7:EP7 How to Manage Bladder Leakage and Pelvic Floor Issues in Menopause

✨ Urinary incontinence may not be a common conversation topic, but it profoundly impacts quality of life. Even small leaks can lead to reduced fitness, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and even anxiety and depression…

Recent Blog Posts

How Menopause Affects How We View Things.

Here is a guest blog I wrote for my friends on the Declutter Hub about menopause and how  It changes our relationships to clutter Why decluttering and organising can help us with some of our menopausal symptoms How working with a declutter…

Why Menopause Gives Us the Opportunity to Own Our Feminine Power

There is this time when women are going through midlife and, perhaps, menopause when many things shift.

The Power of Menopause

Women often feel like they suddenly become invisible at menopause. As a society, exploring and celebrating the Power Of Menopause will have far-reaching benefits, as discussed in this thought-provoking new book by internationally recognised menopau…

About the Host

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Clarissa Kristjansson

Author, Speaker and Podcaster

Clarissa Kristjansson is an internationally recognized Menopause Mentor.
A neuroscientist and former corporate leader in 2013 Clarissa suffered burnout during her own perimenopause that set her on a different path.
She is passionate about raising awareness around menopause, ensuring that the conversation is inclusive and that people in this transition are better able to advocate for themselves. And that beyond the challenges there s also room to see menopause as a positive stage of life that is preparing us for our Second Spring.
As well as being the host of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, Clarissa is a keynote speaker and an international best-selling author of The Mindful Menopause. She is releasing 3 new co-authored books in 2022.
She lives with husband and her rescue dog in a small rural community on the West Coast of Sweden