Transforming 45

In this episode of Transforming 45, we're joined by Liz Holland, who shares her inspiring story of overcoming challenges and finding success as an entrepreneur. Liz opens up about her childhood struggles with sensory processing disorder and how she turned those experiences into a thriving business that helps others like her. She talks about the impact of sensory issues and menopause on her nervous system, emphasizing the importance of self-care and understanding. From designing tennis rackets to creating products for sensory support, Liz discusses her transition to a career that truly fulfills her. She shares the challenges of working for male CEOs and the importance of seeking help and finding diagnosis for self-understanding. Key takeaways from our conversation with Liz: Sensory processing disorder brings challenges but also strengths. Menopause can intensify sensory issues, highlighting the need for self-care. Understanding the nervous system helps regulate emotions and well-being. Midlife calls for prioritizing self-care and supportive relationships. Transitioning to a fulfilling career requires courage and resilience. Working with male CEOs demands adaptability and perseverance. Seeking help leads to clarity and self-understanding. Childhood experiences shape passions and interests. Entrepreneurship involves learning from failures and leveraging past skills. Building a team is crucial for achieving goals and dreams. Don't miss Liz's story of resilience and triumph. Tune in to Transforming 45 now! Where you can find Liz: Sensoryproductdesign.com Cozyzzz.com LEANIN25 (25% off entire order) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What This Episode Is About Menopause is often reduced to symptoms—but what if it’s actually a profound identity shift? In this episode, Lisa sits down with Lasara Firefox Allen to explore menopause through a wider lens—one that includes gender identity, power structures, and the deeply personal experience of transformation. This conversation opens up new ways of understanding menopause as not just a biological event, but a life transition that impacts who we are, how we see ourselves, and how we move through the world. What You’ll Learn Why menopause is more than a physical experience How identity shifts during perimenopause and menopause The connection between menopause and gender-affirming care How medical systems fail many people in menopause Why language and diagnosis models don’t fully capture this transition How menopause can be a pathway to liberation About Lasara Firefox Allen Lasara Firefox Allen is an author, menopause doula, educator, and speaker focused on expanding inclusive menopause care. Their work centers on supporting trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive individuals through menopause, while also educating care providers to create more affirming and accessible systems. Buy Lasara's Book Gender Queer Menopause: Navigating Menopause for Trans, Non-Gender Conforming, Gender Fluid and Other Queer-Bodied FolksAvailable on Amazon and major book retailers. Connect with Lasara: Website: https://www.lasaraallen.com Instagram: @lasaraallen Connect with Lisa: Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboateFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Lisa sits down with entrepreneur and investor Danny Rudyak to unpack one of the biggest gaps in modern healthcare: the lack of proactive, personalized care—especially for women navigating hormonal health. Danny shares the deeply personal experiences that led to the creation of ReadyRx, including his father’s health journey and a life-threatening misdiagnosis involving his partner. Together, they explore: Why healthcare systems are reactive instead of proactive The lasting impact of misinformation around hormone therapy The critical role of personalized medicine The truth about GLP-1s and why they’re not a “quick fix” How lifestyle, support, and community are essential for long-term health Why health coaching may be the missing link in care This conversation is both validating and challenging—especially for women who have felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or left to navigate their health alone.  Connect with Danny + ReadyRx Website: https://readyrx.com  Let’s Stay Connected Website: https://liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this deeply embodied episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with modern mystic, adventurer, and embodiment guide Tina Erdman to explore what it truly means to come home to yourself in midlife. From nervous system healing and frequency, to identity, safety, and reclaiming your voice, this conversation weaves together science, spirituality, and lived experience. Tina shares how trekking mountains, living nomadically, and healing childhood patterns taught her that the body is the gateway to truth, joy, and authentic connection. If you’re a midlife woman feeling exhausted, disconnected, or ready to stop performing and start being, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why your nervous system—not your mindset—runs your life How identity is formed from survival, not truth What “raising your frequency” actually feels like in the body Why joy is not selfish, but essential for collective healing How to tell the difference between unsafe and uncomfortable The power of heart coherence and embodied safety How childhood patterns shape adult relationships Why midlife is the initiation into coming home to yourself How to rebuild trust in your body and intuition A compassionate way to have hard conversations without blame Powerful Takeaways for Midlife Women: You are not broken — your nervous system learned to survive Safety is a felt experience, not a thought Expansion can feel scary and aligned at the same time Healing happens through the body, not just insight Conscious relationships require curiosity, not performance Joy is a nervous system regulator and a form of service About Tina Erdman Tina Erdman is an embodiment guide, nervous system educator, and modern mystic who blends neuroscience, energy work, NLP, and lived experience to help people reclaim their life force, truth, and authentic voice. From summiting mountains to living as a nomad, Tina teaches that the body is the gateway to healing, purpose, and connection. Listen If You’re: In perimenopause or midlife and feeling emotionally raw Healing from people-pleasing or burnout Navigating identity shifts after divorce, parenting, or career change Curious about nervous system regulation and embodiment Ready to feel safe being fully yourself Let’s Stay Connected: 🌐 Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca📸 Instagram: @lboate📘 Facebook Page & Group 📩 Contact: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca 🔗 Connect with Tina LeAnn 🌐 Website: https://thesovereignsoul.co/ 🌐 Future You Framework: https://www.thefutureyouframework.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtinaleann 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtinaleann 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sovereignselfgroup 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaleannerdmann/ New episodes of Transforming 45 drop every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midlife symptoms can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes even frightening. Many women hear the same response when they seek help: “Your labs look normal.” But normal doesn’t always mean your body is functioning well. In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with functional health practitioner and author Claudine François to unpack what’s really happening in the body during perimenopause and menopause. Together they explore why symptoms are actually powerful clues, how stress impacts hormones, and why supporting the whole body—not just one hormone—is essential during midlife. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or like your body suddenly changed overnight, this conversation will help you understand what may be happening and where to start. Episode Highlights: • Why traditional hormone blood tests often miss the bigger picture • The difference between medical lab ranges and functional ranges • Why symptoms should be treated as clues rather than annoyances • The impact of chronic stress on hormones and resilience • Why mineral depletion is common in midlife • Simple ways women can begin supporting their bodies today Key Takeaways: Symptoms are communication. Your body uses symptoms to signal where support is needed. Hormones don’t operate in isolation. Gut health, minerals, stress, sleep, and metabolism all impact hormonal balance. Midlife is a biological transition. Just like puberty, the body is changing and needs new forms of support. You can’t out-hustle exhaustion. Trying to push harder often worsens the underlying imbalance. Connect with Claudine François: 🌐 Websitehttps://yourmidlifebodycode.com 📖 BookThe Midlife Body Code 📸 Instagramhttps://instagram.com/ingoodcleantaste 📸 Instagram (personal account)https://instagram.com/claudine.r.francois 📘 Facebookhttps://facebook.com/claudine.francois.52 📝 Bloghttps://claudine-francois.com/blog Connect with Lisa: 🌐 Websitehttps://liberatedmenopause.ca 📸 Instagramhttps://instagram.com/lboate 📘 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ 👥 Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467📧 Emaillisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rewriting Your Inner Story After 40 with Suzanne Longstreet What if the patterns holding you back today were decisions your brain made before you were seven years old? This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with master coach Suzanne Longstreet, creator of the Quantum U Activation Process. Suzanne works with high-achieving women who are ready to release subconscious blocks, reconnect with their true identity, and build lives and businesses that feel aligned and prosperous. In this conversation, Suzanne shares her own story of losing her corporate career in her early forties and how that turning point led her into the world of neuroscience, NLP, and transformational coaching. Together, Lisa and Suzanne explore the hidden patterns that shape our decisions, relationships, and confidence. They also dive into the powerful midlife moment when many women begin asking the question: “Who am I now?” This episode is about courage, rewiring old stories, and stepping back into the version of yourself that existed before the world told you who you should be. In This Episode We Talk About: Why so many women experience a major identity shift in their 40s and 50s How subconscious beliefs formed in childhood shape adult decisions The four core root beliefs that drive most self-sabotaging patterns Understanding how your brain filters the world The connection between neuroscience, energy, and personal transformation How to anchor confidence and step into a higher level of self-trust Why midlife can be the most powerful time to reinvent your life Connect with Suzanne Longstreet: Master Coach & Creator of the Quantum U Activation Process Website: https://www.successandclarity.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successandclarity LinkedIn: (add link) https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanneglongstreet/ https://www.facebook.com/successandclarity https://www.instagram.com/successandclarity https://www.youtube.com/@suzannelongstreet1174 https://www.successandclarity.com/ Connect with Lisa: Website:https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lboate Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467Email:lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Transforming 45, I’m joined by the brilliant Farah Jamani—pharmacist, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of ResetRx—who is helping women break free from burnout and step into real vitality. Farah shares her personal journey from high-performing burnout to deep healing, and what she discovered along the way will change how you think about menopause, health, and what your body is trying to tell you. This conversation goes beyond the “quick fix” culture and into what actually creates sustainable health in midlife. We talk about: Why burnout is a signal—not a failure The missing piece in most menopause conversations Why hormone therapy is part of the playbook—not the whole solution How your nervous system shapes your health The identity shift of midlife (and the grief we don’t talk about) What women actually want (hint: it’s not going back to their 20s) Simple, foundational shifts that support long-term health span This is a grounded, honest, and empowering conversation about what it really takes to feel good in your body again. Connect with Farah Jamani Website: https://resetrx.health  Instagram: @the_holisticpharmacist  Email: hello@farahjamani.com Program: ResetRx (12-week transformation program) Let’s Stay Connected: Website: https://liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Happens When You Finally Ask: What’s Next? With Nick Shelton This week, Lisa sits down with Nick Shelton—bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and creator of The Reset Button—to talk about what really happens when you reach the life you worked for… and still feel lost. After retiring at 49, Nick expected freedom. Instead, he found himself untethered—without structure, identity, or purpose. What followed? A powerful reinvention framework that helps you rebuild your life from the inside out. In this episode we explore: Why freedom without purpose can feel like collapse The identity crisis that comes after “doing everything right” How to reconnect with your worth through a “dignity scan” Why midlife requires freestyle—not choreography The role of grief, play, and imagination in reinvention How to actually become a new version of yourself (not just think about it) Nick's Reinvention Framework: 1. Audit Your Life What’s working? What needs to go? What wants to come back? 2. Honour + Release the Old You Write the letter Burn it (yes, really) 3. Design Your Next Version What do they eat, do, believe, try? 4. Make It Stick Create a “private uniform” to embody your new identity Build a new social circle around who you’re becoming Curate your environment to reflect your next chapter Lisa's Reflections: Midlife isn’t the breakdown—it’s the moment the choreography ends. And yes… it’s uncomfortable. But it’s also where: play returns identity deepens and truth finally gets a voice Connect with Nick: Website: resettheman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasleonshelton/ Connect with Lisa: Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa speaks with Jesse Robertson, founder of Husbands for Menopause, about what happens when men finally begin to understand the realities of perimenopause and menopause. Jesse shares how one podcast flipped a switch for him and led him to advocate for compassion, education, and relationship-preserving conversations between partners. This discussion explores identity shifts, intimacy changes, emotional intelligence, and why menopause is not just a women’s issue — it’s a relationship and workplace issue too. In this episode we discuss: Why most men are never educated about menopause The impact of symptoms on intimacy, confidence, and identity The “Decade of Chaos” — career peak, caregiving, empty nesting, and hormone shifts Feelings vs. actions in communication How empathy can strengthen marriages What children learn when menopause is openly discussed Why systemic change must happen in medicine and the workplace Memorable takeaways: “You don’t need to be an expert — you need to care.” “Menopause doesn’t happen in a vacuum.” “Move from talking about actions to talking about feelings.” “Compassion changes marriages.” “It’s like learning a new operating system.” Connect with Jesse Robertson: Husbands for Menopause Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: @husbandsformenopause Free Husband’s Guide - https://stan.store/husbands4menopause Connect with Lisa: Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if birth control didn’t come with daily hormones, side effects, or shame — and instead supported pleasure, autonomy, and confidence? This week Lisa welcomes Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences and the force behind Phexxi, the first hormone-free, on-demand prescription birth control. Together they explore the intersection of sexual health, empowerment, midlife identity, and why women deserve both protection and pleasure. This conversation moves beyond fear-based messaging into joy, agency, and informed choice — especially for women navigating perimenopause, postpartum years, or simply wanting an alternative to long-term synthetic hormones. What We Talk About Why traditional hormonal birth control may impact libido, mood, and identity The concept of a “Hormone Holiday” Perimenopause + still needing pregnancy protection Why women are conditioned to live with discomfort Teaching sons empathy and body literacy Pleasure as a revolutionary act Empowerment vs. fear-based sexual health messaging Reclaiming desire and confidence after 40 Key Takeaways You deserve options that align with your body and your life stage. Birth control does not need to equal daily medication. Sexual pleasure is not shameful — it is information, agency, and identity. Men want language and permission to participate in these conversations. Midlife is not the end of sexuality — it can be the beginning of intentional sexuality. Guest: Saundra Pelletier CEO of Evofem Biosciences, advocate for women’s reproductive health, and mission-driven leader bringing hormone-free contraceptive options into mainstream conversation. Connect with Saundra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saundra-pelletier/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saundrapelletier/, https://www.instagram.com/phexxi/ Website: sayvaginastore.com Let’s Stay Connected – Website: https://liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: @lboate Facebook: Liberated Menopause Facebook Group: Liberated Menopause Community Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful conversation, Lisa sits down with Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks, to unpack what women truly need during perimenopause and menopause — not just hormone information, but clarity, critical thinking, and permission to advocate for themselves. They explore why so many women ask “Is this normal?”, how workplace stress and caregiving intersect with hormonal change, and why menopause is not something to “fix” but a transition that invites us to meet ourselves honestly and compassionately. What You’ll Learn: Why menopause hormone therapy is important — and not the whole story How to identify root causes (sleep, stress, cortisol, iron, burnout, identity shifts) The danger of normalizing women’s suffering Why informed decision-making is empowerment How menopause exposes systemic issues in workplaces Why midlife is a time to reclaim voice, agency, and worth How to stop “powering through” and start advocating Why you are the center of your healthcare team Key Topics: Perimenopause • Menopause hormone therapy • Insomnia • Cortisol & stress cycles • Bone health • Workplace advocacy • Women’s health literacy • Identity in midlife • Canadian menopause education • Critical thinking in healthcare • Menopause policy & leadership • Gen X women’s health About Shirley Weir: Shirley Weir is the founder of Menopause Chicks, one of Canada’s most trusted, evidence-informed menopause education platforms. Through community, workplace education, and advocacy, Shirley empowers women to understand their bodies, ask better questions, and make confident, informed health decisions in midlife and beyond. Connect with Shirley & Menopause Chicks: Website: https://menopausechicks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopausechicksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/menopausechicksCommunity & Programs: https://menopausechicks.com Let’s Stay Connected: Website: https://liberatedmenopause.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiberatedMenopauseFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/liberatedmenopause Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Free Guide: How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty Download at: https://liberatedmenopause.ca Transforming 45 episodes drop every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful midlife conversation, Lisa Boate sits down with healer and subconscious-mind expert Krishna Avalon to explore how women can reconnect with their inner compass, regulate their nervous systems, and stop abandoning themselves in midlife, parenting, and perimenopause. They unpack the difference between the conscious and subconscious mind, why 95% of our patterns live beneath awareness, and how trauma, boundaries, and sensory processing shape how we experience relationships, menopause, and the world. What You’ll Learn Why the subconscious mind drives 95–97% of your behavior and emotional responses How to stop people-pleasing and set boundaries without guilt Why perimenopause can feel like puberty in reverse—and why you deserve real support How highly sensitive, empathic women can stop carrying everyone else’s emotions Practical tools: breathwork, binaural beats, visualization, vision boards, and nervous-system regulation How parenting teens and young adults triggers identity shifts and abandonment wounds Why healing doesn’t have to be hard, and how safety in your body changes everything Key Themes: Subconscious reprogramming • Nervous system regulation • Midlife identity • Perimenopause brain fog • Boundaries • Empathy without self-abandonment • Parenting transitions • Somatic healing • Psych-K • Acupuncture • Internal Family Systems • Trauma-informed self-trust About Krishna Avalon: Krishna Avalon is a licensed acupuncturist, Psych-K facilitator, Reiki master, IFS practitioner, breathwork guide, and spiritual teacher who helps people transform subconscious patterns and reconnect with their inner safety and truth. Let’s Stay Connected: Website: https://liberatedmenopause.caInstagram: @lboateFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Free Guide: How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guiltyhttps://pages.lisaboate.com/enrollment Connect with Krishna: 🌐 Website: https://www.krishnaavalon.com 📅 Book Sessions: https://krishnaavalon.janeapp.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishnaavalon/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krishnaavalon/ 📧 Email: krishna@krishnaavalon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with Hussein Halleck, a Syrian-born Canadian whose life journey spans cultures, identities, and profound inner work. Together they explore authenticity, modern parenting, mental health in the age of acceleration, and what it truly means to define “enough” on your own terms. This is a conversation about navigating uncertainty, mastering the inner game of life, and learning to live with compassion in a world that never slows down. Takeaways:  Authenticity and identity across cultures Parenting in an era of rapid social and technological change Mental health, nervous system overload, and modern life Redefining success and choosing “enough” Life mastery as an internal practice, not an external achievement Embracing uncertainty and the “dark arts” of self-discovery “Enough” is a personal choice, not a societal benchmark. Parenting is a co-evolution, not a one-way teaching role. Today’s children face emotional and systemic pressures unlike any previous generation. Technology accelerates life — and challenges our nervous systems and relationships. Understanding personal, community, and systemic domains helps us orient in complexity. True mastery is about inner alignment, not outer control. Compassion for self is essential in uncertain seasons of life. Embracing mystery can be a powerful path to growth and resilience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hussein Halleck 02:06 Hussein's Early Life and Background 06:20 Parenting and the Concept of Being a 'Clueless Father' 09:37 The Acceleration of Change in Modern Life 20:40 Navigating Personal, Community, and Systemic Domains 27:04 Understanding 'Enough' and Internal Choices 41:51 The Dark Arts of Life's Mastery Why This Episode Matters: If you’re navigating midlife, leadership, parenting teens or young adults, or simply questioning how to live well in a fast-moving world, this conversation offers grounded wisdom and permission to define success on your own term Let’s Stay Connected: Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Got questions or feedback? Drop us a message at lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Download my Free Guide - How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty! Connect with Hussein: Website:  husseinhallak.com Substack: husseinhallak.substack.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/husseinhallak  BlueSky: darkal777.bsky.social  Instagram: instagram.com/hhdarkal/ Facebook: facebook.com/TheDarkArtMentor Key TopicsTakeaways  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Transforming 45, holistic wellness and sexual awakening facilitator Carla Wainwright shares how women over 40 can heal trauma, deepen intimacy, and reclaim pleasure by reconnecting with the wisdom of the body. We explore perimenopause, nervous system regulation, conscious communication, and why listening, really listening, is a revolutionary act in relationships. Carla blends science and sacred practice to help women move from survival mode into embodied presence, emotional safety, and fulfilling sexuality in midlife. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating menopause, relationship shifts, or a desire for deeper connection and self-trust. Key Topics We Cover: • Trauma and the body in perimenopause • Why midlife can reawaken unhealed experiences • How to communicate without defensiveness • The role of pleasure and sexuality after 40 • Creating safety for vulnerability in relationships • Listening as a healing practice • The body’s innate intelligence • Walking and breath as nervous-system regulation tools • Expanding into a more conscious, compassionate love Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Holistic Wellness and Sexual Awakening 01:15 Carla's Journey: From Trauma to Transformation 08:33 Reconnecting with Nature and Childlike Wonder 13:42 Navigating Trauma and Healing in Perimenopause 19:41 The Impact of Physical Changes on Relationships 27:42 Creating Safe Spaces for Communication in Relationships 38:24 Resources for Vibrancy and Connection Stay Connected with Lisa Boate & Transforming 45 Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Got questions or feedback? Drop us a message at lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Download my Free Guide - How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty! Connect with Carla: 🌿 Free Gift: https://vibrancyguide.com/ 🌐 Website: https://carlawainwright.com/📸 Instagram: @carlawainwright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Menopause is not just a women’s health issue — it’s a life issue. In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa is joined by Mr. Menopause, Tafiq Akhir, to explore why men belong in menopause conversations and how education, empathy, and communication can transform the menopause experience. Together, they discuss the realities of perimenopause and menopause, the impact of misinformation, the role men can play as supportive allies, and why women deserve evidence-based care and real support during this transition. A must-listen for women navigating menopause, partners who want to show up better, and leaders building menopause-aware workplaces. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday. Key Topics We Cover: Why menopause impacts everyone, not just women How lack of education fuels confusion, stigma, and silence The role men can play as informed, supportive allies Why empathy and communication change everything The overwhelm many women feel — and how support helps Navigating supplements, wellness claims, and misinformation Why menopause symptoms can begin earlier than expected The importance of self-advocacy and self-care Evidence-based decision-making in menopause health A powerful reminder: women deserve to feel well Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Menopause Awareness 01:23 Personal Journey into Menopause Education 03:53 The Importance of Inclusive Conversations 04:55 Men's Role in Menopause Discussions 08:37 Navigating Communication Challenges 11:03 Bridging the Gap Between Genders 16:15 Creating Supportive Environments 18:49 Understanding Menopause Beyond the Physical 22:00 Empowering Women Through Education 23:56 The Importance of Nuanced Conversations in Women's Health 28:06 Understanding Individual Experiences in Menopause 33:00 The Need for Education and Awareness 37:48 Empathy and Support in the Workplace 40:30 Embracing Self-Care and Personal Growth Let’s Stay Connected: Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Got questions or feedback? Drop us a message at lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Download my Free Guide - How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty! Connect with Tafiq Akhir (Mr. Menopause): 🌐 Website: https://www.tafiq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmenopauseofficial/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrMenopauseOfficial/ 💼 LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tafiqakhir/ 🏢 LinkedIn (Company – Mr. Menopause): https://www.linkedin.com/company/mr-menopause/ 🎙 Podcast: The Mr. Menopause Show — available on Apple Podcasts & all major platforms ✉️ Email: info@tafiq.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Losing Yourself in Motherhood? Let’s Talk About It with Ashley Beatty Identity. Motherhood. Who You Become. In this conversation, Lisa sits down with motherhood + self-development coach Ashley Beatty to unravel how becoming a parent reshapes every corner of your identity. They dig into the messy, beautiful, contradictory parts of motherhood, the parts most women experience but not enough talk about out loud. If you’re navigating midlife, motherhood, or rediscovering who you are, this episode brings clarity, compassion, and a few well-placed truth bombs. What You’ll Hear How motherhood completely rewires identity — and why that’s not a bad thing The real meaning of matrescence (and why more women need this word) The emotional duality of parenting: joy and frustration can coexist Why “perfect motherhood” is a trap built by societal expectations How self-awareness becomes your superpower as a parent Why open, honest conversations normalize the hard parts The ongoing journey of personal growth (yes, even after the kids aren’t little) When your child’s needs don’t match your expectations — and what to do with that How reflecting on your own story strengthens how you show up as a parent Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction to Identity and Motherhood   00:03:00 Ashley Beatty's Journey of Self-Discovery   00:09:00 The Concept of Matrescence  00:15:00 Societal Pressures and Perfect Motherhood - 00:21:00 Balancing Dual Emotions in Parenting   00:27:00 The Importance of Open Conversations Connect with Ashley: Website Instagram Podcast - Motherhood Unveiled Let's Stay Connected: Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Got questions or feedback? Drop us a message at lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Download my Free Guide - How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa and Functional Health Coach Anu Simh dive deep into holistic health strategies for midlife, exploring how nutrition, gut health, and the microbiome shape hormonal balance, energy, sleep, and emotional well-being. This episode highlights the power of functional nutrition, mindfulness, and supportive communities for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Episode Highlights: Holistic health in midlife and why women need a whole-body approach Microbiome + hormonal health: how gut bacteria impact mood, metabolism, and symptoms Functional nutrition for midlife transitions — foods that support estrogen, cortisol, and metabolism Women’s health + sleep health: why poor sleep worsens hormonal symptoms Mindfulness + stress reduction to regulate the nervous system and improve resilience Self-care routines that reduce inflammation and support longevity Community support for women: connection as a healing tool Listening to your inner wisdom as a foundation for long-term health Midlife identity shifts and how to navigate them with compassion Gut health as the starting point for flourishing in midlife Food is medicine and central to women’s hormonal health. Midlife transitions demand a holistic, intention-based approach. Community support strengthens mental, emotional, and physical wellness. Inner wisdom is a powerful guide during perimenopause and menopause. A balanced microbiome is essential for hormone regulation. Functional nutrition supports mood, energy, metabolism, and sleep. Sleep quality is a non-negotiable pillar of midlife wellness. Self-care isn’t optional—it’s a critical health strategy. Mindfulness practices help reduce stress and stabilize hormones. Gut health is the foundation for vitality in midlife. Let's Stay Connected: Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Got questions or feedback? Drop us a message at lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Download my Free Guide - How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty! Connect with Anu Simh: Discover more about holistic health, functional nutrition, and midlife wellness: 🌐 Visit Anu’s Website: anusimh.com — explore her coaching programs, resources, and insights. 📸 Follow on Instagram: @9armsofwellness — daily inspiration, tips, and midlife wellness strategies. 👍 Join the Community on Facebook: 9 Arms of Wellness — connect with like-minded women and share your wellness journey. 📖 Grab Her Book: Flourish from Within — practical tools for supporting hormones and thriving in midlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Transforming 45, Bonnie Schutz opens up about how menopause and post-menopause reshape everything, from how we show up at work to how we connect in our closest relationships. She shares the reality of facing ageism in corporate spaces, navigating hormonal changes that disrupt confidence and visibility, and renegotiating intimacy and communication at home. Her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship at 48 becomes a powerful reminder that midlife transitions can unlock clarity, agency, and joy. What We Cover: The leap from corporate to entrepreneurship at 48 Why menopause silence creates confusion—and how breaking it changes everything How post-menopause continues to shape wellbeing and identity Hormone therapy’s role in restoring energy and quality of life The invisible weight of ageism in the workplace Why women are increasingly choosing entrepreneurship in midlife Empathetic communication: valuing and respecting partners through hormonal transitions How relationships evolve—and how vulnerability deepens connection Community support as a lifeline during menopause Reclaiming confidence, purpose, and joy in the next chapter Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Bonnie Schultz and Her Journey 01:10 Navigating Menopause: Bonnie's Experience 06:05 Understanding Post-Menopause: Myths and Realities 09:28 Health and Wellness in Post-Menopause 14:26 Empowerment Through Community and Entrepreneurship 18:27 Ageism and Its Impact on Women in the Workplace 22:00 The Emotional Journey of Women 24:27 Valuing Women's Contributions in the Workplace 28:20 Embracing Change and New Opportunities 30:47 Navigating Personal Transitions 33:15 Understanding Partner Dynamics During Menopause 39:44 Finding Joy Amidst Challenges Why You'll Love this Episode: It’s raw, honest, and relationship-centered—an empowering look at how menopause shapes our careers, partnerships, and sense of self. Let's Stay Connected: Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Got questions or feedback? Drop us a message at lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Download my Free Guide - How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty! Connect with Bonnie: Website Podcast - Delegate to Elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s conversation goes deep into what really happens when women finally step into a menopause support space, the privacy they protect fiercely, the relief they feel when they discover they’re not alone, and the hunger for real, accessible care. Guiding this exploration is Angela MacGregor, the powerhouse founder of the National Menopause Show. Angela is rewriting the script on how Canada talks about menopause: bold, future-focused, and grounded in evidence and humanity. Together, we unpack why so many women show up to these sessions quietly and alone, why access to informed care still feels out of reach, and how normalization and community are slowly breaking decades of stigma. Angela brings her signature clarity and courage as we explore what it truly means to elevate menopause from a whispered topic to a national priority,  one honest conversation at a time. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Why privacy is a top reason women attend menopause sessions solo The massive access gap in menopause care — and how it impacts real lives The moment of “Oh… it’s not just me” that shifts everything How stigma dissolves when menopause becomes a normalized, public conversation The cultural shift Angela is championing through the National Menopause Show Key Takeaways Women often seek menopause support alone for privacy Access to menopause-informed care remains limited Shared experiences bring relief, connection, and validation Every menopause journey is unique — and deserves respect Education empowers women, providers, and workplaces Larger cultural conversations are changing fast Safe, stigma-free spaces are essential for women’s health and confidence Chapters: 00:00:00 -  Introduction to Angela MacGregor  00:03:00 - The National Menopause Show’s Impact 00:09:00 - Challenges Women Face During Menopause 00:15:00 - The Importance of Community and Education 00:21:00  - Advocacy and Support from Healthcare Providers Let’s Stay Connected: Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Got questions or feedback? Drop us a message at lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Download my Free Guide - How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty! 🔗 CONNECT WITH Angela and The National Menopause Show 🌐 Website: National Menopause Show  YouTube Instagram LinkedIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with healer, mentor, and author Natalie Petersen to explore transformation, self-discovery, and sonic healing. Natalie shares how she rose above old patterns, using sound, energy, and curiosity to reconnect with her intuition. They dive into women’s health, midlife transitions, and the power of frequency in navigating healthcare, advocating for yourself, and reclaiming creativity. This conversation reminds us that healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about becoming your truest self. Keywords: transformation, mentorship, sonic healing, women’s health, self-discovery, frequency, healing, personal growth 🔑 Key Takeaways: Transformation often begins in unexpected places Rising can be more beneficial than digging deeper Sonic healing connects us to our inner selves Everything is energy, and we are all vibrating Awareness is the first step toward change Curiosity fuels authentic healing and growth Personal stories create powerful connection Advocacy is essential in navigating healthcare Frequency impacts both emotional and physical well-being Community and collaboration amplify healing ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Transformation 01:34 – Finding the True Self 04:38 – Rising Above the Grind 07:34 – The Power of Sonic Healing 15:48 – Reconnecting with the Body 22:37 – Vibrational Changes in Midlife 25:51 – Connecting with Nature and Frequency 30:02 – Harnessing Energy for Effective Communication 32:52 – The Impact of Frequency in Education and Healthcare 34:54 – Understanding the Body’s Signals and Symptoms 37:33 – Awareness and Action in Health 39:42 – The Journey of Writing and Healing 43:50 – Curiosity and Healing in Human Connection 46:48 – The Emotional Journey of Authorship Let’s Stay Connected: Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Got questions or feedback? Drop us a message at lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Download my Free Guide - How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty! 🔗 Connect with Natalie Petersen Instagram | LinkedIN | Book: Healing Curious Humans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices