Wellness Wednesday Episode 5: Menopause & Movement

Exercising, watching what you eat, and still not feeling like yourself? You’re not alone.  Doing more isn’t always the answer. In this Wellness Wednesday conversation on Positively Charlotte, I sit down with Alicia Quarles to talk about perimenopause, menopause, and my own journey, which began at 36.  Now at 52, I’m still learning and adjusting. We discuss why finding what works for your body is like opening a combination lock movement, nutrition, sleep, recovery, stress, and hormonal changes all play a part.

We also talk about advocating for yourself, finding a physician who listens, and giving yourself grace as your needs change.

Resources:

• This Is NOT Normal! by Dr. Deb Matthew
• Next Level by Dr. Stacy Sims

Visit my website to join the FREE October Just Move Challenge—move three times a week in whatever way works for you!

Stay tuned for my upcoming video series with Charlotte longevity physician Dr. Corey Helton. I’ll share my personal hormone-health evaluation, his recommendations for me, and how I put them into practice.

Positively Charlotte:

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In this episode, we cover:

🦋 My personal journey through perimenopause and menopause.

🦋Fin Advocating for your health and finding a physician who listens.

🦋Finding your body’s unique combination of movement, nutrition, sleep, and recovery.

🦋Why more isn’t always the answer—and giving yourself grace as your body changes.

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