Videos

Our skin care products are full of ingredients that an be harmful to our skin and to our hormone balance. Chwynyn Vaughn of Slow Botanicals joins us at @thrivingthrumenopause to discuss the products we should avoid and how natural plant ingredients can support our menopausal skin.

Chwynyn Vaughan of Slow Botanicals talks about how she incorporates botanicals into her products and why she loves using poplar buds. To hear the full conversation on Slow Living and Slow Botanical on @thrivingthrumenopause

How can slow living and botanicals help our skin in menopause? Chwynyn of Slow Botanicals (Pronounced “Quinin”) joined me on @thrivingthrumenopause to talk about how botanicals can be healing and nourishing for our skin as we age, Chwynyn creates beautiful, handmade skincare products made from botanicals she grows in her…

Stop expecting your body to be able to keep up in perimenopause without changing anything about your exercise! We need to rethink fitness as we go into menopause and make sure we are prioritizing it, getting the right mix of cardio, strength and resistance training and mobility. Hear the full…

In this video, exercise expert for women over 50, Kelly Howard, teaches you how to unlock the secrets of successful exercise. You'll learn how a little goes a long way and how to make exercise more than a routine task. By the end of this video, you'll know how to…

In this video, we're going to discuss how to plan your fitness journey like a pro. By following these simple steps, you'll be on your way to reaching your fitness goals in no time! Whether you're new to fitness or have been working out for years, this guide will help…

And just like that, another week flew by without getting any exercise. Ouch. It's high time we make fitness consistency a part of our daily routine. Regarding losing weight and having the energy we need, postponing fitness is not an option. As we age, it becomes increasingly difficult to become…

Join host Clarissa Kristjansson as she dives deep into the world of holistic wellness with Dr. Christina Burns, a distinguished Doctor of Eastern Medicine and Herbalist specializing in women's health and fertility. With a wealth of experience who has featured in prestigious publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, NY Post, and Bustle,…

Many women stick to cardio because they feel comfortable in the weights section of the gym. But cardio won't fire up the metabolism, To keep that weight gain away we need to build and maintain muscle mass. Doing weight training several times is the key to keeping your metabolism firing…

The simple act of giving yourself permission to eat that Snickers bar does not mean you are going to indulge. You can do spend some of your macros on that and still not gain weight. Tune into the full conversation @thrivingthrumenopause with Rahel Freiman CEO of MindFitStrong

The weight gain, the belly fat is not inevitable as we reach perimenopause. The earlier we prepare for this time of the life the less likely we are to be saying 'I don't recognize my body. Go to @thrivingthrumenopause to hear the entire conversation with this week's guest, Rachel Freiman,…

In this video, we're going to take a look at unlocking menopause metabolism secrets. By understanding how your body changes during menopause, you can start to make healthy, nutritious choices that help you lose weight and keep it off. If you're struggling with weight gain or nutrition concerns during menopause,…

Recovery from sexual trauma, the power of pleasure, sacred sexuality and the powerful possibilities of Tantra. Trauma-informed, Somatic (body-based) Empowerment & Sexuality Coach Kim Coffin joins me this week to share her passion for helping women feel sexy in their lives and bodies again – aka get their sexy back!…

If you're considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women after menopause, then you're in for some big benefits! In this short video, we'll discuss the many benefits of HRT, including improved quality of life and a decrease in the risk of osteoporosis. If you're curious about the benefits of HRT…

In this short video, Dr Angela DeRosa explains why she recommends hormone replacement therapy should be the first step for women in menopause. Hormone replacement therapy can help improve symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. If you're suffering from the symptoms of menopause, hormone replacement therapy should…

In this video, Dr Angela De Rosa discusses why testosterone is vital for women in perimenopause and menopause. She explains that low testosterone levels can lead to a number of symptoms in women, including hot flashes, lower libido, mood swings, and more. She discusses the benefits of hormone replacement therapy…

It takes courage for women to change the habits and beliefs of a lifetime. This week on @thrivingthrumenopause I am joined by the amazing Sheree Clark to talk about courage and self-love

Life coach Sheree Clark joined me to talk on @thrivingthrumenopause to talk courage, and the importance of self-love and self-care to living your best life in midlife!

My guest today is Sheree Clark, a Midlife Courage Coach who calls her practice Fork in the Road. Sheree says she became a courage coach because she believes “it takes guts to live the second half of your life for you when you’ve lived the first half for everyone else.”…

On @thrivingthrumenopause this week, I was joined by Dr Prudence Hall, who shared her expertise on navigating menopause and ageing gracefully. Menopause is not the end but the beginning of your life's next chapter. She gave some great advice on following your bliss and ageing with radiance.

Continuing this month’s themes of uplifting and positive messages around menopause, I was delighted to have Dr. Prudence Hall as my guest. She is the medical director and founder of The Hall Center, a holistic medical centre specializing in women's health, detox, weight loss, and daily feeling full of life.…

You find yourself smack in the middle of midlife and you feel...blah. You try a midlife crisis to shake things up...and blah. This lack of joy which is labeled as "the blahs," actually has a diagnosis: Anhedonia. And if you are struggling with Chronic Stress it heightens your feelings of…

Author and journalist Tanith Carey talks about the missing grey area in mental health - blah- where too many mid-life women are living their lives. Blah or more correctly Anhedonia or a lack of joy in our lives even if lots of positive exists in reality. You can hear the…

How much do you enjoy your life? Do you feel as if your emotions have flatlined? In perimenopause, we often feel low, not quite like ourselves, even if there is nothing fundamentally wrong. We have supportive partners and friends, great kids, and a job we enjoy and yet life feels…