Menopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause
Welcome to Menopause Rise and Thrive! I’m Dr. Sara Poldmae, and this podcast is for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause—women who are ready to embrace this stage of life with confidence and create a future that feels authentic and fulfilling.
Every week, I’ll walk you through the ups and downs of midlife, sharing helpful tips, real-world advice, and a space where you can feel heard and supported. Whether you’re dealing with hot flashes, weight changes, mood swings, sleep disruptions, or brain fog—or simply trying to make sense of the emotional shifts that come with menopause—you’re not alone.
Together, we’ll cut through the noise of misinformation and explore real, effective strategies for managing menopause symptoms, emotional well-being, and relationship dynamics. Menopause Rise and Thrive is about more than just symptom management—it’s about stepping into your strength, prioritizing your well-being, and finding renewed purpose in this chapter of life.
More than anything, this podcast is about community—a place where women like you can connect, share experiences, and support one another. Together, we’ll challenge outdated myths about aging, celebrate our resilience, and approach midlife with clarity, strength, and empowerment.
Offering a unique blend of insights from my experience as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Chinese herbalist, acupuncturist, yogi, functional medicine practitioner, and women’s advocate, I’m here to help you reclaim your health and rediscover your passions. Every episode is designed to provide guidance, reassurance, and practical steps so you can navigate menopause with confidence.
Menopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause
Latest Episodes
151. Permission to peel back layers in midlife
Have you ever stopped to think about how much of your life you’re keeping up with simply because stopping feels harder than continuing?Maybe it’s drinking the glass of wine you don’t really want because explaining why you’re not drinking...
150. Midlife Is the Perfect Time to Try Something New
Have you ever felt like there’s something more waiting for you in midlife—but you have no idea what that “more” is supposed to look like?Menopause can bring so much more than physical changes. It can shift the way we see our careers, rel...
149. How is your heart? Cardiovascular health in midlife.
Have you ever wondered if the changes you’re noticing in midlife—fatigue, rising cholesterol, changes in blood pressure, or stubborn visceral fat—could be telling you something about your heart?Heart disease can look very different in wo...
148. Why every woman should travel alone at least once
Have you ever come home from a vacation feeling like you need another vacation? As women, we’re so often the ones planning the itinerary, making the reservations, packing for everyone, and making sure everyone else is comfortable. Even when we’...
147. The Woman in the Driver's Seat: A Midlife Transformation Story
Have you ever looked in the mirror during midlife and wondered, Who am I now? Between menopause, changing relationships, grief, career shifts, and the endless demands of caring for everyone else, it's easy to lose sight of yourself.
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