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

Women over 40 represent 25% of the Canadian workforce.*And out of those, million s are either in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause.And yet our demographic is often overlooked and even stigmatized in the workplace.So, how can our employers do better?Today, I'm talking about ways we can make our workplaces more inclusive and supportive for women in menopause, like💬 How to open the lines of communication and education when it comes to menopause📋 What benefit and workplace changes can be made to better support women📈 What we all gain from supporting women in the workplaceWhether you’re an employer, HR professional, or just someone passionate about building a better workplace, this episode is packed with valuable insights.It's important to all of us that we create workplaces where women in midlife can thrive.*Much of the data from this episode comes from the Menopause Foundation of Canada.If this episode resonates with you, I'd love you to share it with your colleagues and friends—it’s a conversation we all need to have.Debbie➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://,calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coachMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EW

With 2025 here, it makes me reflect.I started this podcast back in July of 2023, almost 18 months ago.That's 78 episodes!So, I wanted to share some of the highlights from 10 of the most popular episodes.In this episode you'll hear from:Courtney Boyer talking about pleasure and connecting to our bodies (Episode 16)Amy Wison discussing the weight loss drug Ozempic (Episode 18)Julieanna Hever sharing the benefits of a plant based diet (Episode 28)Lindsay Newitter giving us tools for great posture and confidence (Episode 25)Audrey Danaher reflecting on aging and how we can live our dreams (Episode 34)Teresa Wornstaff on how to tap into your intuition (Episode 63)Marie-Josée Bourassa and how she opened her Montreal-based clinic and the wins around HRT (Episode 58)And me,on midlife body shape (Episode 5), women and wine (Episode 44), and strategies to reenergize (Episode 36)Thanks so much for downloading, listening to, and sharing the podcast!➡️ And if you're really enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!DebbieBook a time to talk: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationVisit me: www.debbieharbeccoaching.com , Email me: debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.comInstragram @debbieharbec or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach

Let’s be honest—navigating perimenopause and menopause can feel like a wild ride 🎢, not just for your body, but for your mind too.Anxiety 😟, mood swings 😢, and even depression 🌀 can pop up unexpectedly, leaving you wondering what’s happening.In this week’s episode of the podcast 🎙️, I've invited Lisa Brookman, psychotherapist and co-director of the West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre here in Montreal, to talk about this important topic.We’re diving deep into mental health for women in midlife —because the changes that are happending in midlife aren’t just physical; they’re emotional too.Here’s what we’ll cover:💪 Learn why being kind to yourself is crucial and how it can transform your mental and emotional well-being🧰 Discover simple, effective practices to stay emotionally balanced💡 Find out what mental health challenges crop up and how to recognize when it’s time to seek support🗣️ Learn how to get the care and respect youd deserve, from speaking with your healthcare provider to setting boundariesThis conversation is a reminder that we’re not powerless during this transition 🌟.With the right tools 🛠️ and mindset, we can nurture our mental health and emerge stronger than ever.DebbieP.S. You can view this podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ywE5KcwudGM➡️ And if you're really enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!Here's Lisa's bio:Lisa Brookman is a psychotherapist and Co-Director of the West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre here in Montreal. For over 20 years, Lisa has devoted her career to helping people find their strength, heal from life’s challenges, and reconnect with their sense of purpose and inner peace. She is especially passionate about helping people nurture self-compassion and self-worth, empowering them to listen to their inner voice, trust their intuition, and embrace themselves fully. And this past October, Lisa put on an event called Menopause Unscripted. which provided empowering and informative workshops with the goal of helping us better navigate this transformative phase of our lives.Connect with Lisa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.brookman/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-brookman-msw-psw-ts-psychotherapist-805386104/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisathetherapistThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/debbieharbec/ on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultation

Happy New Year to you! 🎉🎉🎉I love being at the beginning of the year and imagining what I can create in the weeks and months ahead.But it can also be daunting.So, a great tool to make it manageable and intentional, especially as we start a new year, is a vision board.In this episode, I'll take you step-by-step into creating a vision board.Here's what we'll exploreWhat a vision board isHow to get clear on your vision for the yearWhat materials you'll needHow to assemble your boardHow to use your vision board to motivate you through the yearI love vision boards!Not only do they work, they're also fun to create.And now is the perfect time to take an hour or two, in a cozy environment, to really think about how you want this year to go.And then put it in physical form.Wishing you health, happiness, and fulfillment in the year ahead,Debbie➡️ And if you're really enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!Book a time to talk with me, it's always free: https://,calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coachMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EW

It's Christmas Day and the holiday season for many of us.It's a time of joy, connection, and... let’s be honest, stress.😅Between the shopping, cooking, hosting, and endless to-do lists, it can feel overwhelming, especially if you're already navigating midlife or menopause challenges.But it doesn’t have to be that way. 💆‍♀️You deserve to feel calm, centered, and grounded, no matter how busy life gets.That’s why I’ve created a special 10-minute meditation just for you.🌟 What’s waiting for you in this meditation?A chance to pause and reconnect with yourself 🤲Powerful tools to release stress and holiday overwhelm 🕊️Affirmations to remind you that YOU are enough 💖🎧 All you need is a quiet spot, your headphones, and 10 minutes.This is your time to breathe, relax, and recharge—because you can’t pour from an empty cup.Lsten to this meditative episode of the podcast, and gift yourself some much-needed peace.Let’s make this holiday season as joyful and stress-free as it’s meant to be.You’ve got this. 💪Happy holidays and keep moving forward,Debbie➡️ And if you're really enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!Book a time to talk with me, it's always free: https://,calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coachMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EW

Sometimes feel like your mind is working against you?When you're going through change — like the menopause transition — your inner critics (or saboteurs) can feel louder than ever.In this week’s episode, I've invited master coach Cheryl Keates to help us understand Positive Intelligence, a science-backed framework for creating a more positive mindset.This approach can help you navigate midlife with greater clarity, resilience, and joy.Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:✨ Learn to identify those sneaky thought patterns (or the nine "saboteurs") that undermine your confidence and well-being✨ Explore your “sage powers” and how they can help you respond to challenges with creativity, compassion, and calm✨ Find out the gift in adversity — including menopause— and how to use it as fuel for growth and transformation✨ Discover how a shift in perspective can help you see age as a time of possibility and reinventionCheryl is also sharing the Saboteur Assessment for free, below.By training your mind to focus on possibility and empowerment, you can build resilience and create better outcomes —for your health, relationships, and even your happiness.You might just walk away from this episode feeling like midlife is your new superpower!DebbieHere's the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MTA_xDpSP80Here's Cheryl's bio:Cheryl Keates is a Master Certified Coach and has dedicated the past 20 years to supporting her clients with powerful transformations to amplify their health, wealth and happiness by upgrading their beliefs and behaviours to achieve remarkable results in their lives and businesses. She understands the deep desire for a more fulfilling life and helps you build the mental fitness and discipline to design life on your own terms by applying the principles of emotional and positive intelligence.To connect with Cheryl:Free Saboteur Assessment: https://www.biglife.courses/Saboteur-AssessmentMental Fitness Program: https://www.biglife.courses/mental-fitness-for-peak-performance-and-self-masteryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylkeates/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylkeates-mcc/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/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

Marriage.Divorce.Career change.Becoming a parent.Menopause.By midlife, we've likely been through a few significant transitions in life.And, regardless if the change is positive or negative, there are common themes and emotions in all transitions.I invited Trish Herron to the podcast today, she's a transition coach, and she shares some great insights like...🔥 Why you should feel grief and shame as you navigate any transition🔥 How your identity shifts through any change, like divorce or even weight loss🔥 Managing your own inner critic🔥 Why boundaries are important especially when going through a life change🔥 How vulnerability can be the key to getting the support we needEnjoy the conversation!DebbieHere's the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hb1hSkehXJYHere's Trish's bio:Trish Herron is an Adult Chair®️ Certified Life Coach focusing on supporting women through life transitions. With an intuitive approach to listening, she fosters genuine connections that inspire growth and empowerment. Her focus is on creating spaces where clients feel seen, heard, and uplifted as they navigate change, empowering them to move forward with self-love. Trish also happens to be the host of her own podcast, called The Human Show Podcast.To connect with Trish:Website: https://www.dragonpathcoaching.com/Instagram: @dragon_path_coachingPodcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/the-human-showThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/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

Do you ever feel like there's too much you need/want to do, and you don't know where to begin?If so, you're probably feeling stuck and overwhelmed.Enter the month of December, and that feeling is probably amplified.And as you move into menopause, you can find yourself spinning in overwhelm more often than before.Relationships seem more challenging 💔You're more worried about your health and fitness 😟Your finances preoccupy you 😵‍💫Work seems to be dumping more on your plate 🗂️🗂️🗂️Messes appear messier 🥴And escaping into social media tends to just make it all worse 📱So, in this episode I share strategies to help you...➡️ Identify what’s draining your energy and what’s fueling it➡️ Declutter - your space, your life, your mind - to create space for what matters➡️ Find the bigger picture, so you can feel more focused and purposeful➡️ Create a game plan and integrate it simply into your life➡️ Keep it going, with consistency and compassionWhat I share here isn't just applicable in midlife.It's great for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed with fitting it all in.So, tune in to discover how you can feel calmer and more incontrol, even in December!DebbieBook a time to talk with me, it's always free: https://,calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coachMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EW

Today, we’re diving into a topic that might not be top of mind, but plays a crucial role in your overall well-being:Oral health.Did you know your mouth is a window into the health of your entire body?Today I'm talking to Christine Horton about oral systemic health.From heart disease to hormonal changes, your oral health can reveal a lot about what’s happening beneath the surface.Here’s what we’ll explore in this episode:Three essential questions to ask your dentist to ensure you’re taking the best care of your teeth and gums.Practical tips to optimize your oral health, including simple habits that make a big difference.The powerful connection between oral health and overall health, and how keeping your mouth healthy can help prevent systemic issues.Tune in to discover how prioritizing your oral health can lead to a stronger, healthier you especially in midlife!DebbieHere's the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A_EkyW6zmt8Here's Christine's bio:Christine Horton is a seasoned dental hygienist with over 20 years of experience, originally from Canada and now based in Texas. As a mother of four, she balances her passion for helping others with her deep commitment to education and promoting oral-systemic (mouth-body) health. She specializes in coaching woman with polycystic ovarian disease & metabolic syndrome. She’s always striving to bridge the gap between dental health and overall wellness.To connect with Christine:Website: http://www.fusionhealthcoach.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-horton-53a574130/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561680066400Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/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

I'm starting an open conversation about weight loss in menopause.As I mentioned this week, weight loss has become a sort of taboo topic.And for some, it feels wrong to have a weight loss goal.Or shameful to desire weight loss at all.But having an dream weight, or number, is normal.And more than normal, it's important to acknowledge it.Because it's part of you we are as a woman in midlife.So, in this episode, I'm sharing...➡️ Why it's important to talk about weight at this time➡️ Why you should open up about your number - that dream weight at the back of your mind➡️ How to measure success beyond the scale➡️ Going deeper in my upcoming webinar, "Menopause and Weight Loss: How You Can Lose and Maintain Weight in Midlife and Beyond"So, go ahead and sign up for my free webinar happening next Wednesday, November 27th at 7pm eastern.And I'll see you then!DebbieBook a time to talk with me, it's always free: https://,calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coachMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EW