Embracing Change: Talking Through Trauma – Moving Through Menopause with Chandler Moore

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Embracing Change: Talking Through Trauma, Tami Lysher sits down with Chandler Moore, a seasoned Pilates instructor, Gyrotonics teacher, and personal trainer from Springfield, Missouri. Chandler shares insights into her new online curriculum, Moving Through Menopause, and her journey to empower women in their 40s and beyond to embrace strength, movement, and community during this transformative stage of life.

Together, Tami and Chandler discuss:

• The lack of awareness and misinformation surrounding menopause.

• How Chandler’s professional and personal experiences shaped her mission to support women navigating perimenopause and postmenopause.

• The role of strength training, resistance work, and movement practices like Pilates in combating symptoms like osteoporosis and fatigue.

• Sleep disturbances, hormonal shifts, and their impact on health and daily function.

• The importance of building community and confidence in fitness spaces.

Tami also reflects on her own experiences as a breast cancer survivor and how strength training has improved her health and stamina. Chandler highlights her Strength Training Starter Kit, a program designed for women looking to take their first steps into lifting, and offers practical, beginner-friendly advice for sustainable fitness routines.

Key Takeaways:

1. Strength is Ageless: It’s never too late to start strength training, even in your 40s or 50s. Building muscle is key to longevity and combating menopause-related conditions.

2. Movement as Medicine: Incorporating movement, resistance training, and impact exercises can improve bone density, joint health, and overall energy.

3. Sleep is Foundational: Poor sleep quality can exacerbate hormonal symptoms and impact overall health. Prioritizing rest is essential to recovery and wellness.

4. Community Matters: Having a supportive network can make fitness routines more enjoyable and sustainable.

Upcoming Programs:

• Strength Training Starter Kit – Launching January 15th, this program offers guidance for both gym-based and at-home strength training with beginner-friendly tools and resources.

• Moving Through Menopause – A program tailored to women navigating menopause, launching February 2025.

Resources Mentioned:

• Chandler’s Strength Training Starter Kit

• Moving Through Menopause online course

• Equipment suggestions for at-home workouts

Where to Connect with Chandler:

All contact details and program sign-ups can be found in the show notes.

Closing Thoughts:

Tami and Chandler emphasize that health and movement are lifelong journeys. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to enhance your current routine, these programs and conversations are designed to empower and inspire women of all ages.

Thank you for tuning in to Embracing Change: Talking Through Trauma. Be sure to subscribe for more insightful conversations on navigating change and building resilience.

Contacts for Chandler:

www.moorewellness.studio

Facebook:

Chandler Moore Sanders

Moore Wellness Movement

IG

@moorewellnessmovement

@chandlersanders79

Contacts for Tami

www.studiotpilates.com

Email: studiotpil595@gmail.com

Facebook

Tami Lysher

Studio T Pilates

IG

@studiotpilatesmi

@tamilysher

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