Embracing the Change: A Holistic Journey Through Menopause with Melissa Ayres

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03/21/24 • 44 min

Menopause is a natural transition that every woman experiences, but it doesn't have to be a daunting or uncomfortable journey. By embracing a holistic approach that combines natural remedies, healthy lifestyle practices, and intuitive wisdom, you can navigate the physical and emotional changes of menopause with grace and empowerment.

In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Ayres, a women's health expert, homeopath, and theta-healing practitioner who helps women from peri to post to balance their hormones naturally and feel positive, healthy, and confident about menopause, to discuss how women can navigate their journey through menopause naturally. Melissa talks about the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, the symptoms that women often miss, and the emotional and spiritual transitions that happen during these stages. She also shares some tips for women to embrace and be more open about their spiritual side and the importance of leaning into your intuition on your journey through perimenopause and menopause. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics!

Timestamps

[04:10] Melissa Ayres’s background information

[04:37] How Melissa got into helping other women navigate their journey through perimenopause and menopause

[06:08] The symptoms of perimenopause and menopause

[12:33] What women can learn from hot flashes and night sweats

[15:00] The basic principle of homeopathy

[16:02] The perimenopause and menopause symptoms that women often miss

[19:19] Melissa’s journey through perimenopause and menopause

[23:53] The emotional and spiritual transitions that happen during perimenopause and menopause

[25:38] The three main stages in the life of a woman

[30:18] Tips for women to embrace and be more open about their spiritual side

[35:45] The importance of leaning into your intuition on your journey through perimenopause and menopause

[37:12] The Women’s Wisdom and Healing Circle

[39:17] Advice to women going through perimenopause and menopause

Notable quotes:

“Perimenopause symptoms can start up to 10 years before the actual menopause is reached.”
“During perimenopause and menopause, the body is going to shout for attention, so listen and honor what the body is trying to do.”
“The more we heal as women, the freer we become and the more we can be our true selves.”
“Love your body. Understand that your body is working with you and not against you.”

Resources:

The Book: The Body Keeps the Score

Connect with us: Melissa Ayres

Website: https://www.melissajayres.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissajayres/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MelissaAyresHomeopath/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-ayres-44712b4b/

The Women’s Wisdom and Healing Circle: https://buy.stripe.com/bIY3dgdJBg1O5Yk145

Gabi Garland

Website: http://www.gabigarland.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabi.garland/

Timestamps

[04:10] Melissa Ayres’s background information

[04:37] How Melissa got into helping other women navigate their journey through perimenopause and menopause

[06:08] The symptoms of perimenopause and menopause

[12:33] What women can learn from hot flashes and night sweats

[15:00] The basic principle of homeopathy

[16:02] The perimenopause and menopause symptoms that women often miss

[19:19] Melissa’s journey through perimenopause and menopause

[23:53] The emotional and spiritual transitions that happen during perimenopause and menopause

[25:38] The three main stages in the life of a woman

[30:18] Tips for women to embrace and be more open about their spiritual side

[35:45] The importance of leaning into your intuition on your journey through perimenopause and menopause

[37:12] The Women’s Wisdom and Healing Circle

[39:17] Advice to women going through perimenopause and menopause

Notable quotes:

“Perimenopause symptoms can start up to 10 years before the actual menopause is reached.”
“During perimenopause and menopause, the body is going to shout for attention, so listen and honor what the body is trying to do.”
“The more we heal as women, the freer we become and the more we can be our true selves.”
“Love your body. Understand that your body is working with you and not against you.”

Resources:

The Book: The Body Keeps the Score

Connect with us: Melissa Ayres

Website: https://www.melissajayres.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissajayres/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MelissaAyresHomeopath/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-ayres-44712b4b/

The Women’s Wisdom and Healing Circle: https://buy.stripe.com/bIY3dgdJBg1O5Yk145

Gabi Garland

Website: http://www.gabigarland.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabi.garland/

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Timestamps

[03:45] Elvis Tadlanek’s background information

[04:35] Elvis’s journey in the music world

[09:39] Tips to get through the darkest moments of our lives

[13:45] Making the big shifts so that you can evolve and grow

[18:07] What helped Elvis to step out of his shy personality and gain confidence

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Notable quotes:

“You can achieve whatever you want. There is nothing external holding you back. You just have to overcome your external obstacles.”
“If you want to achieve something great, you have to overcome everything.”
“The mentality that you go with into something is what helps it to take less time from the struggle into the success.”
“If someone is not supporting you in what you want to achieve, then they are not supposed to be in your life.”

Connect with us: Elvis Tadlanek

Website: https://www.lifeofelvis.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elvis.artandmusic/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4F49qDwNRT_sA_IRlkE4Qw/featured

Gabi Garland

Website: http://www.gabigarland.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabigirl34/

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