Videos

April 18, 2024

Ride the waves of menopause with grace and resilience!

Cara Bradley joined @thrivingthrumenopause to explain how mindfulness is like the superpower of the mind – it's all about being present, fully engaged at the moment, and embracing life with open arms. Imagine it as your secret weapon for navigating the ups and downs of menopause with grace and resilience.…

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April 16, 2024

SE7: EP1 Navigating Menopause with Mindfulness

Today's episode is a MUST listen. If you are navigating #menopause and experiencing stress, sleep disruption, brain fog and beating yourself up for all of it, then this is for you. Cara Bradley joins Clarissa on the podcast today. She is a mind-body expert dedicated to advancing mind-body education through…

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April 16, 2024

#1 Women's Mindfulness Teacher: How to Navigate Menopause Symptoms with Mindfulness and Kindness

Today's episode is a MUST listen. If you are navigating #menopause and experiencing stress, sleep disruption, brain fog and beating yourself up for all of it, then this is for you. Cara Bradley joins Clarissa on the podcast today. She is a mind-body expert dedicated to advancing mind-body education through…

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April 16, 2024

Striving to Thriving

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April 12, 2024

Menopause is the time to ditch what's holding you back

Mneopause is a great time to drop those limiting stories and embrace your new chapter of life. One way to do that is shadow work, and Junie Moon joined @thrivingthrumenopause to talk about shadow work, what it is and how it can help you move forward and embrace your Second…

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April 10, 2024

Midlife: Stay in Crisis or Seize Opportunity?

Are you facing a midlife crisis or looking for new opportunities? In this video, we explore how to embrace the challenges of midlife and turn them into opportunities for growth and transformation. Discover the power of shadow work and how it can help you navigate this important phase of life.…

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April 9, 2024

The Power of Shadow Work During Menopause

In this episode of Thriving Thru Menopause , Clarissa interviews Junie Moon about shadow work and its importance in personal growth. They discuss the concept of the shadow, which refers to the parts of ourselves that we hide or disown. Junie explains how shadow work helps us reclaim and healthily…

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April 9, 2024

Confronting Your Shadow in Menopause

Menopause is a powerful time for shadow work, as it brings unresolved emotions and offers an opportunity for healing and transformation. Junie Moon, CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud, and Certified Shadow Work® Coach, joins @thrivingthrumenopauseto explain why shining a light on your shadow in menopause is so vital for…

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April 9, 2024

The Power of Shadow Work During Menopause

In this episode of @thrivingthrumenopause, Clarissa interviews Junie Moon about shadow work and its importance in personal growth. They discuss the concept of the shadow, which refers to the parts of ourselves that we hide or disown. Junie explains how shadow work helps us reclaim and healthily express these hidden…

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April 4, 2024

Why is nutrition so important for women in menopause?

Nutrition matters all the time, but in menopause, we need to be paying extra attention to food because of our changing hormones and what that does to our bodies. Cynthia Brace, holistic nutritionist, joined @thrivingthrumenopause to talk about nutrition, why we should drop the diet mindset, and so much more.…

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April 4, 2024

Women need healthcare providers to be better educated about menopause

Dr Cat Brown of @bywinona joined me on @thrivingthrumenopause to talk about why we need to close the gap in healthcare for menopausal women so that they get optimal care. Too many women are having their menopause symptoms dismissed by healthcare providers. Incredible that 20 years on, we are still…

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April 3, 2024

How Nutrition is Different from Dieting

In this conversation, Cynthia Brace, a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, talks about the importance of nutrition during menopause and its impact on overall health. She emphasizes that nutrition is the foundation of our health, providing the necessary building blocks for our body's proper functioning. Cynthia distinguishes nutrition from dieting,…

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April 3, 2024

Why birth control pills are not a substitute for menopause hormone therapy

Too often, healthcare providers with less experience of hormone therapy are putting patients on low-dose birth control pills. Dr Cat Brown from Winona joined @thrivingthrumenopause to explain what bioidentical hormones are and why they should be prescribed for women in perimenopause and menopause. And why low dose birth control is…

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April 2, 2024

Healthcare for Women in Menopause

In this episode of Thriving Through Menopause, OBGYN Dr. Cat Brown discusses the importance of women receiving proper treatment during perimenopause and menopause. She explains that the founders of Winona, a women's health clinic, started the clinic to address the access to care issue for menopause care. Dr. Brown emphasizes…

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April 2, 2024

Is stress or is it perimenopause?

Putting on weight? Can't sleep? Feeling anxious? Dr Cat Brown of Winona joins @thrivingthrumenopauseto talk about the importance of recognising that we could be in perimenopause and the changes we experience are not just down to stress but part of a bigger picture.

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April 2, 2024

Healthcare for Women in Menopause

In this episode of Thriving Through Menopause, OBGYN Dr. Cat Brown discusses the importance of women receiving proper treatment during perimenopause and menopause. She explains that the founders of Winona, a women's health clinic, started the clinic to address the access to care issue for menopause care. Dr. Brown emphasizes…

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March 29, 2024

Stop using diets as a sustainable why to manage menopause weight gain

Can you: 😀 Imagine enjoying meals that nourish your body and soul, without feeling restricted or deprived. 😀 Picture happily saying goodbye to diet frustrations, energy slumps, and information overload. 😀 Imagine having some much-needed relief from frustrating symptoms. 😀 Picture confidently navigating the sea of nutrition information and making…

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March 29, 2024

Why sustainable health eating is about dropping the diet culture mindset

Wouldn’t you rather skip all cheating stories and diet culture mindset and just eat and live in a way that: ✨ Supports and nourishes your body ✨ Is unique to you with the food you like (including treats) ✨ Helps you reduce perimenopause and menopause symptoms ✨ Helps you fit…

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March 28, 2024

Nourish Me with nutritionist Cynthia Brace on @thrivingthrumenopause

Join Clarissa and Cynthia Brace, holistic nutritionists, to learn if you are in menopause, you can elevate your well-being, ditch the "diets", and thrive in midlife. No crazy diets or gym workouts required.

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March 27, 2024

SE 6: EP 23 Can Homeopathy Help With Menopause Symptoms?

Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine that aims to promote general health by reinforcing the body’s natural healing capacity. It does not treat physical, emotional, mental, or even spiritual illnesses separately but regards them all as interconnected. In this episode, Clarissa Kristjansson interviews Tehilla Aloni, a homoeopath and founder…

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March 21, 2024

Get the most from your workouts in menopause

Get your leg angle checked to improve your workout and prevent injuries. Proper alignment and posture are essential for a successful exercise routine. This video will explain why your leg angle is important and how to ensure proper alignment for optimal results. Don't let incorrect positioning hold you back from…

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March 21, 2024

Why improving your lateral hips muscles is vital if you're in menopause

Posture is the way you look. Alignment is the way you work. This week on @thrivingthrumenopause, I was joined by @TracySeiderCoaching to discuss alignment and corrective exercises for women in perimenopause and menopause. If your lateral hip muscles, which are meant to hold you up and help you get the…

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March 20, 2024

SE 6: EP 22 The Importance of Corrective Exercise and Body Alignment for Ageing Audaciously

In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause Podcast, Clarissa and guest Tracy Seider, a corrective exercise specialist and body alignment coach discuss the importance of proper body alignment, distinct from posture, and its influence on exercise, particularly strength training. Tracy shares her journey from a sedentary job to becoming…

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March 20, 2024

Why Your Skeleton's Alignment Matters for Movement in Menopause

This week's conversation @thrivingthrumenopause with @tracyseidercoaching focused on the importance of anatomical alignment and movement patterns for overall health and well-being. Tracy emphasized the need to pay attention to the skeleton's alignment and its impact on movement and function. She discussed the importance of having a vertical femur and a…

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