Mastering Menopause: Strategies for High Performance

09/12/24 • 40 min

EP40. Women spend years in some sort of hormonal flux, from puberty to pregnancy to perimenopause. Understanding the changes is critical to help you manage those years without faking fine. In my conversation with Performance Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Churchill, we dive into menopause and its impact on a woman’s performance. We tackle brain health, better sleep and boundaries!
For women, midlife doesn’t come without sacrifice and loss. Jennifer opens up about being single at this stage and not having a family of her own, and the assumptions of others who thought it was a choice. Her story reminds us of the importance of empathy, acceptance, and creating a safe space for women to share their experiences.
And just for fun... what does she have to say about editing dreams?? You’ll want to hear this!

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In This Episode We Cover:

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:16 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Women's Performance
09:06 Brain Health and Long-Term Effects
13:31 Improving Sleep for Better Performance
16:50 Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace
19:30 Empathy and Acceptance
20:15 Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause
22:02 Creating a Safe Space
23:26 Appreciating the Journey
26:51 Editing Dreams
32:11 Boundaries and Self-Care

Connect with Dr. Jennifer Churchill:

⇢ Linked In: @JenniferChurchillLeadership
⇢ Instagram: @DrJenniferChurchill
⇢ Website: JenniferChurchill.com

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Copyright of Dana Lewis 2024.

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:16 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Women's Performance
09:06 Brain Health and Long-Term Effects
13:31 Improving Sleep for Better Performance
16:50 Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace
19:30 Empathy and Acceptance
20:15 Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause
22:02 Creating a Safe Space
23:26 Appreciating the Journey
26:51 Editing Dreams
32:11 Boundaries and Self-Care

Connect with Dr. Jennifer Churchill:

⇢ Linked In: @JenniferChurchillLeadership
⇢ Instagram: @DrJenniferChurchill
⇢ Website: JenniferChurchill.com

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Copyright of Dana Lewis 2024.

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Stress Relief and Inflammation: The Power of Infrared

EP39. Infrared therapy has elevated my daily health routine. If you’ve been hearing the hype and wondering what it’s all about, this episode is for you. I talked with Jessica Alcalde of HigherDOSE about the power of biohacking and the science behind infrared and red light therapy. I use red light therapy because it boosts your mood and combats the blue light from the technology we use all day. I also get the best sleep on the days I prioritize this habit. Tune in and find out how it can impact skin and hair too. You’ll get the truth about infrared saunas, blankets, dry brushing and PEMF therapy. Plus Jessica shares her insight on optimizing the products and stacking habits that make a huge difference in the fight against panic attacks, wrinkles, and inflammation. Whether you’ve already jumped in with infrared therapies or you’re looking to up your game, this episode is for you!

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In This Episode We Cover:

00:00 Introduction and Misconceptions about Biohacking
03:45 Understanding the Difference Between Traditional Saunas and Infrared Saunas
07:33 The Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Infrared Therapy
20:37 Exploring the Benefits of Red Light Therapy
27:48 Integrating Infrared and Red Light Therapy into Daily Routines
32:12 Infrared Therapy for Skin and Hair
39:28 Benefits of Saunas and Blankets
45:59 PEMF Therapy for Healing
51:27 Minimizing EMF Exposure and Grounding
58:20 Consistency for Optimal Results

Connect with Jessica Alcalde of Higher Dose:

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⇢ Instagram: @HigherDose

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Finding the Good in Grief: Embracing Healing After the Loss of a Parent

EP41. Losing a parent at a young age changes you. Ryan Bowles was in college when he got the call his dad had been in an accident. His life is forever marked before and after by that moment. My conversation with Ryan is so dear to my heart because I saw so much of my own grief story in the dynamics he shared. After his father’s death, Ryan took on the role of being a support system to his mother and brother. How the newly appointed eldest man in the home led his family through grief without losing faith is inspiring and enlightening. You will walk away from this episode with tools and strategies to not only better handle grief yourself but also to show up better for those around you who are suffering. If you need a little nudge letting go of expectations and embracing healing and hope so you can move forward, give this conversation a listen.

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In This Episode We Cover: