Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40

Self-care.It seems kind of soft, fluffy, and self-indulgent.And it can make you think of massages, spa days, and pedicures.And I don’t think those are bad things, but I do think they're only a tiny sliver of what self-care is.Because the point of self-care isn’t to make you SOFTER.It’s to reinforce you, strengthen you, and energize you so that you can face all the tough stuff life continues to throw at you.And it's essential for a healthy, fulfilling life.So I'm sharing 5 simple strategies to help you get REAL with your self-care.Enjoy the episode!DebbieThanks for listening!Amy Cuddy Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_areIf you'd like to ask me more about self-care, or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

What should you eat?It can seem complicated.And as we age, and our hormones change, choosing what to eat can feel even more challenging.But my guest today, dietitian Julieanna Hever, suggests that it doesn't have to that way.She believes in eating more plant-based, and making eating simple.In this episode we talk about the benefits of a plant-based diet, the dairy and calcium conundrum, time-restricted eating, and more.I know this will be a valuable episode if food is on your mind.Enjoy!DebbieP.S. Here's the Youtube video version of the episode: https://youtu.be/I8CdD8JSN2MJulieanna Hever MS, RD, CPT, The Plant-Based Dietitian®, has a BA in Theatre and an MS in Nutrition, bridging her biggest passions for food, presenting, and helping people. She has authored nine books, including the latest Choose You Now Diet, The Healthspan Solution, Plant-Based Nutrition (Idiot’s Guides), and The Vegiterranean Diet, and two peer-reviewed journal articles on plant-based nutrition for healthcare professionals. She was the host of The Choose You Now Podcast and the wellness talk show television series, What Would Julieanna Do? Julieanna gave a TEDx talk, and instructed for the eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certification Program. She’s appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, Harry, and The Steve Harvey Show. Julieanna speaks and consults with clients around the globe. Find her at PlantBasedDietitian.com.To connect with Julieanna:Website: PlantBasedDietitian.com.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jheverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Are you feeling more anxiety these days?Well, it turns out that anxiety is actually a symptom of the onset of menopause.And it affects a large number of women at this time of life.If you’re not sure if what you're experiencing is anxiety, I like this definition:It’s a state of nervousness, or fear, or worry that can affect your mind and your body, making it difficult to relax.And although anxiety's a thing in the transition, you don't have to suffer.You can reduce it, and there's a new study that talks about that.So tune in today to find out what causes this higher anxiety and what exactly you can do to leg it go.Enjoy the episode!DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me about reducing anxiety, or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWBMBSR Training: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program https://mbsrtraining.com/Study: "Anxiety disorder in menopausal women and the intervention efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction," published online 2023 Mar 15https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10086901/#:~:text=Results%3A%20After%20a%20statistical%20analysis,0.621%2C%20P%3C0.001).

Many of us are terrified of the word CANCER.My guest today, Liz Benditt, has heard that diagnosis FIVE different times.As she says in this episode, cancer no longer brings up "death sentence" in her mind, but just another challenge to overcome.And through these challenges, she's recognized a need for cancer patients:Practical products to help ease the physical discomforts that can result from various cancer treatments.Enter The Balm Box:A gift box of practical goodies for those that we care about going through this ordeal.Liz took what she learned from her personal challenges, filled a need, and created a business that has helped thousands going through similar experiences.Today, she's sharing her amazing story of strength and resilience from diagnoses to business success.Enjoy this very special episode.DebbieLiz Benditt is a senior marketing executive with 25+ years professional experience. After enduring 5 different cancers over the past 14 years, Benditt leveraged her experience as both a marketer and a cancer patient to launch www.TheBalmBox.com – a site featuring functional self-care and gift packages for cancer patients.In addition to her role as President and CEO of The Balm Box, Liz teachers undergraduate marketing courses at The University of Kansas School of Business. She is a public school and community service advocate, serving on leadership boards for National Charity League for Greater Kansas City and The Mainstream Coalition.Liz lives in the Kansas City metro with her husband, two teenage kids, and one terrible dog.To connect with Liz:Website: www.TheBalmBox.comFacebook: @TheBalmBoxInstagram: @BalmBoxIGThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Neck pain, stressed, or confidence a little low?You're not alone.By midlife, your posture is likely impacted, and you may be facing more stress than ever.That's why I've invited Lindsay Newitter to the podcast.She uses the Alexander Technique to help her clients get rid of pain and stand taller, in all aspects of their lives.Enjoy the episode!See the video version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nd84R8ODwvYDebbieLindsay Newitter is a certified Alexander Technique teacher who specializes in improving posture. She has over 16 years experience working with individuals, groups, and companies and now specializes in helping women convey confidence when they communicate. Her tips have been on Good Morning America, CBS Radio and featured in The New York Times and Vogue.To connect with Lindsay:Website: https://www.poisegeeks.com/; https://posturemontreal.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaynewitter/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Welcome to 2024!With a new year comes new resolutions, or at least a fresh goal.And for many, that new goal is weight loss.However, ironically, weight isn't the best thing to focus on when you want to lose it.Instead, there are 5 effective goals to focus on that CAN lead to weight loss.Without even using a scale.Curious?Join me for today's episode!DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me about WEIGHT LOSS or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

A new year is coming, and maybe you're ready to do things differently in 2024.Change a habit, or a belief, or your shape, or a job, or... Anything, really.As you consciously choose to change something, you change not just the thing you're trying to change...You change who you are.I like to call this REINVENTION.Reinvention sounds like a BIG word...But it's just a SIMPLE conscious process of changing a belief, or an ideal, or a habit.But mostly it's about changing who you are.I have a process for reinvention, that I use with my clients all the time.And I'm sharing how to get started with it in this episode.Wishing you a happy and healthy new year,DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me about REINVENTION or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Humour can make us more resilient.You can lighten the load of menopause, and even things as tough as diagnosis and surgery, with a little laughter.My guest, Eva Moon, used humour and creativity to get through the toughest time of her life.In a short amount of time, while her mother was dying from breast cancer, she discovered she was a carrier of the BRCA1 gene mutation, and then quickly underwent a hysterectomy then double mastectomy.As a way to cope and help others, she went on to write several moving and humourous songs, create a one-woman show, and publish her first novel.I'm sure you'll enjoy this fun interview with Eva, and find inspiration and strength in her story.And please share with someone who needs to hear it.DebbieEva Moon is an author, humorist, songwriter, internationally produced playwright, award winning screenwriter, and performer. She is a former blogger for the Huffington Post. Her plays and musicals have been staged across the US and UK, and her solo musical show, “The Mutant Diaries: Unzipping My Genes” is available streaming on Amazon. Her first novel, "Pinocchio's Guide to the End of the World", which follows the adventures of a grown-up human Pinocchio in fascist Europe between the world wars, was released in March 2023.To connect with Eva:Website: https://evamoon.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evamoonwriter/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evamoonwriterThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

You may be noticing changes in your pelvic floor...Maybe you're experiencing incontinence or an urgent need to pee regularly, or vaginal pain during sex, or prolapse of your uterus, bladder, or vagina.All these issues are all too common for women in midlife.So, I invited pelvic floor physiotherapist, Nancy Ma, to the podcast to talk about the importance of pelvic floor health and how we can improve and actually reverse these conditions.And I know you'll be surprised by some of her answers.Enjoy the episode!DebbieNancy Ma is a registered pelvic floor physiotherapist, yoga teacher, autoimmune health coach, and marriage coach.To connect with Nancy:Website: https://www.liveyourheartout.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiveYourHeartOut_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Beamerfallssanctuary/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

To take hormone therapy (HT) or not to take hormone therapy?That is the question :)And it's a big question, but a personal one.That's why I'm bringing it here.I want to empower you to make this choice.Whether you're a "hell yes!" or a "hell no!", you should know what you're saying yes or no to.And you should also be aware, aside from or in addition to HT, of what works to make you feel better during the menopause transition.Enjoy this episode!DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me about HT or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB