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Dec 2024
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How to Optimize Health with Nutrition: B...

Dr. Natalie, Women's Empowerment Coach for Midlife
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Episode first aired on: January 1, 2024

In this conversation, Dr. Natalie and Mary Bushkuhl discuss the importance of nutrition in managing menopause and optimizing metabolism. Mary shares her personal experience with menopause and her mission to help women in this stage of life. They discuss the three phases of Mary's program: nutrition, symptom management, and exercise in this three part series. During this first installment of the three part series, their conversation highlights the need for increased protein intake, the importance of nourishing our bodies as we age, and the role of gut health in menopause. They also caution against restrictive diets, emphasizing the need to provide the body with the energy it needs during this time of hormonal shifting. In this part of the conversation, Dr. Natalie and Mary Bushkuhl discuss the effects of nutrition on inflammation and reducing joint pain. They also talk about the importance of nutrient timing and energy intake for overall health. In this episode the emphasis is on the importance of self-empowerment and radical self-care, encouraging women to listen to their bodies and prioritize their own needs. They discuss the importance of empowering women to understand their bodies and navigate midlife health with confidence. The conversation concludes with a focus on avoiding a midlife crisis and embracing a centered and thriving life. Key Takeaways: - Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing menopause and optimizing metabolism. - Increased protein intake is essential during menopause to support muscle mass and overall health. - Energy deficiency and calorie restriction should be avoided during menopause. - Gut health is important for digestion and nutrient absorption. - Restrictive diets and fasting may not be beneficial during menopause. - Nutrition plays a crucial role in reducing inflammation and joint pain. Proper nutrient timing and energy intake are important for overall health. Here is where you can find Mary Bushkuhl and her fitness programs and coaching. Website: https://www.marysfitnesscheyenne.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marysfitnesscheyenne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marybushkuhl Blog: https://www.marysfitnesscheyenne.com/blog ________________________________________________________ How to JOIN US at ⁠LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠ Connect with us on all our Social Media Platforms: Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠ Linked In: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/learn_to_love_your_story_/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToLoveYourStory ⁠ Keywords: Menopause nutrition, Optimize metabolism with nutrition, Mary Bushkuhl menopause program, Menopause symptom management, Menopause exercise tips, Protein intake during menopause, Nourishing the body in aging, Gut health in menopause, Avoiding restrictive diets in menopause, Hormonal shifting and energy needs, Nutrition and inflammation in menopause, Nutrient timing for health, Empowering women in midlife, Radical self-care in menopause, Women's health and body understanding ________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with LearnToLoveYourStory.com and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources): National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ ⁠ CALL 988 Crisis Text Line: ⁠ https://www.crisistextline.org/ ⁠ Text HOME to 741741

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