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 Together, we’ll challenge outdated myths about aging, celebrate our resilience, and approach midlife with clarity, strength, and empowerment.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
6 Simple Habits to Kick-Start Your Health Journey with Esther Avant
Are you ready to start working on your health goals but don’t know where to begin?
I get it. There’s so much information online now and it seems like everyone has a different opinion on what works and what doesn’t. That’s why our guest in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive is taking us back to basics.
Esther Avant is here to teach us the big rock approach to better health. This approach is based on establishing six simple habits to kick-start your health journey so that you don’t get bogged down in the details.
Esther Avant is a health industry veteran with over 18 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness-related roles. She is known for making exercise and nutrition simple and helping her clients address the root issues that have been standing between them and results that last.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- An easy way to integrate movement into your life
- One type of workout that will transform your health
- How to improve your health in just a few minutes each day
Tune in to find out what Esther's six big rock habits are and how they make weight loss simple when nothing seems to be working.
All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Esther’s Website: www.estheravant.com
Follow @esther.avant on Instagram: www.instagram.com/esther.avant
Join Esther’s Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/livedietfree
Listen to Esther’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-live-diet-free-podcast/id1543658046
Get Esther’s Free Menopause Guide: https://estheravant.com/menopause/
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