✨In this special bonus episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause podcast, I share my own story of becoming a menopause coach for women.  For 20 years, I've walked beside women in midlife — through the confusion, the hot flashes, the anxiety, the sleepless nights, and the deep questioning of "what is happening to me?"   I share the surprising (and unexpected) story of the very first patient I helped and how it lit a fire in me that burns bright to this day!  💎

In this episode, I'm sharing the story of how I came to this work, why I call my students Menopause Doulas, and why this moment in women's health matters so profoundly.

We'll talk about what perimenopause really is — not a blip, not a hormonal hiccup, but a whole-body renovation — and how understanding this changes everything.

If you've ever felt the quiet tug to guide other women through the fire, to bring care, compassion, and clarity to a time when so many feel lost — this episode is for you.

📚 In this episode:

• The story that changed my clinical path forever

• Why perimenopause is a renovation, not a decline

• The 8 areas of health that are critical to menopause wellness

• What it means to be a guide for women with both science and soul

• How to become part of a growing community of Menopause Doulas

Our Favourite quote from the episode:

"You're not broken. You're renovating. And that change deserves support."

🌹 Free Webinar Series: The Way of the Menopause Doula

Join me live and learn more about the training to become a Menopause Doula and how supporting women can be a beautiful pivot in your career or addition to your professional skill set.   Everyone is welcome to join us (you don't need to be a healthcare provider to take this training!)

🗓️ Webinar Dates

• November 12, 2025 at 12pm MT

• November 19, 2025 at 10am MT

The webinars will run for 60 minutes and the recordings will be available afterward for a limited time. 

✨ Learn more and register for the free webinar series at menopausedoulacouncil.com

We can't wait to see you there!  Please listen, learn and share. 

If you are ready to jump, the doors to the Menopause Doula Certification are open from November 19 through midnight November 25th (aka Monday night).  Register at drlovely.com/certification