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 Together, we’ll challenge outdated myths about aging, celebrate our resilience, and approach midlife with clarity, strength, and empowerment.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
91. Awaken Your Warrior Goddess: Finding Balance and Freedom with HeatherAsh Amara
As women in midlife, we sometimes lose touch with our inner 'warrior goddess'—HeatherAsh Amara joins the podcast to share the roadmap to reignite that power and step into your fullest potential!
HeatherAsh shares her wisdom on balancing three key archetypes—wild, willing, and wise—to help us step into our fullest potential. This conversation is filled with insights on self-discovery, finding joy, and releasing perfectionism while embracing vulnerability.
Best-selling author, mentor, land steward, and philanthropist, HeatherAsh Amara has spent the last three decades weaving together earth-based wisdom, mindfulness, and practical strategies for creative, courageous, and compassionate individual and community change.
She is the author of 10 books, including the bestselling Warrior Goddess Training series (over 150 thousand sold; translated into 15 languages), The Seven Secrets of Happy and Healthy Relationships with don Miguel Ruiz Jr, Warrior Heart Practice, and the 2024 release Wild, Willing, Wise.When she’s home, HeatherAsh plants her feet in New Mexico, but as a lifelong nomad, she spends most of her time traveling, teaching, and writing in cafés around the world.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- The inspiration behind HeatherAsh’s new book Wild, Willing, and Wise and the three archetypes it explores.
- How imbalance in these archetypes can affect your life—and how to recalibrate them.
- Simple tools and exercises to bring more balance, spark joy, and reconnect with your inner wildness.
- Why self-intimacy and self-compassion are critical to personal growth and authentic relationships.
- How midlife transformation opens the door to reclaiming joy, freedom, and a renewed sense of self.
- Why these lessons aren’t just for midlife—how younger women can learn to embrace themselves earlier in life.
- HeatherAsh’s thoughts on committing to yourself and saying “yes” to your own needs and desires.
Resources Mentioned:
- Books by HeatherAsh Amara: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B003LHNEA2/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=d123a8c8-9578-4af7-b68d-fa5609c19ae2
- Visit HeatherAsh’s website: warriorgoddess.com
- https://www.facebook.com/heatherash.amara
- http://instagram.com/heatherashamara
Connect with me, Sara Poldmae:
Website: https://risingwomanproject.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae
Learn more about my upcoming retreat to Panama: https://risingwomanproject.com/retreats/
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