Are you feeling like everything that once worked for you is suddenly ineffective? Many women experience this unsettling shift as they enter perimenopause and menopause, finding that their usual approaches to diet, exercise, sleep, and even emotional well-being no longer deliver the same results. This period of transition can be disorienting, marked by unexplained weight gain, anxiety, mood swings, and a loss of identity. The changes in your body and mind may leave you feeling powerless and frustrated, like you're losing control of the life you once knew.
But what if these challenges were not obstacles but opportunities? Today’s episode explores how embracing this new chapter with the right support and strategies can lead to greater self-discovery, fulfillment, and well-being.
Our guest, Torild Boe has a mission to support women who are juggling increased responsibilities at home and at work. The combination of sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, and career pressures can create "The Perfect Storm", leading to anxiety and overwhelm. Hence, it's crucial to prioritize self-care to avoid burnout. She believes that the key to thriving in midlife is regaining control and reconnecting with what truly ignites your passion and purpose.
In this episode, Torild shares how understanding your body's changing needs, along with practices like breath work, mindfulness, and coaching, can help you not only navigate but thrive during this phase. By reframing these changes as part of your evolution and investing in yourself, you can rediscover who you truly are and set the stage for a vibrant, empowered postmenopausal life.
"And not to say that everybody experiences this, but one in three women here in the UK find that these are debilitating symptoms[perimenopause] and it has an impact outside of the home, but also of course in the home and then in relationships. I feel that we are made aware and we are prepared so that we know how we can best support ourselves and those around us." - Torild Boe
What you will learn from this episode:
05:11 - Sharing her personal journey through midlife challenges, a separation from her husband, and balancing the demands of a career and motherhood
10:21 - Discussing how many women experience significant psychological symptoms during perimenopause which can contribute to relationship conflicts and even divorce
13:28 - How life stressors, such as divorce or caring for aging parents, can exacerbate menopausal symptoms making them more intense
15:17 - Menopause as a pivotal time for personal growth, self-discovery, and spiritual connection
17:55 - Going through a divorce during menopause highlighting the importance of mourning the past and accepting change
23:18 - Seeing that these challenges allowed her to reclaim her sense of self
27:57 - The importance of not falling into victimhood even during difficult transitions such as divorce and menopause
33:17 - The need to reconnect with the body through practices like breath work, movement, and mindfulness during menopause and other transitional periods
36:57 - Acknowledging a temporary dip in emotional and mental well-being before reaching a more fulfilling state
38:39 - The need to evolve one’s habits and practices to better align with one’s current needs and goals
39:32 - What foods you can eat during menopause
40:37 - Her previous work before transitioning to her current role
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