Insights from the Couch - Mental Health at Midlife
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Insights from the Couch - Mental Health at Midlife
Ep.26: Minisode: Takeaways from Women's Health Conversation Conference
We’re back with a special holiday-themed minisode series! While today’s conversation isn’t centered on the holidays, we dive into meaningful topics that will resonate with anyone navigating midlife, health, and self-care. This week, we reflect on gratitude, personal growth, and takeaways from an incredible women’s health summit we attended. Whether it’s about dealing with holiday stress or embracing life’s challenges, we’re here to share insights and invite your questions. Plus, don’t miss our discussion on perimenopause, menopause, and why understanding your health is the ultimate gift to yourself.
Episode Highlights
[0:59] - Colette and Laura share their Thanksgiving recaps and the art of embracing rejection.
[5:00] - How visualization and positive thinking can guide personal growth and resilience.
[10:43] - Key takeaways from the Women’s Health Summit: the truth about menopause, hormone therapy, and why muscle mass matters.
[15:30] - The risks of ignoring perimenopause and why women’s health research is so vital.
[21:40] - Building better fitness habits: heavy lifting, brisk walking, and redefining self-care.
[26:55] - How mindset can make midlife the most vibrant chapter of your life.
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