Finding the Balance with Loni and Christine
Loni and Christine are physician assistants (PA) with backgrounds in Emergency Medicine and Primary Care who currently work as professors in higher education. Loni, seeing the end of the wellness line in the ER, and Christine, trying to prevent it in the office, have joined forces in discussing the topics of disease prevention and what it means to be well. Far beyond the bounds of a medical office, we are passionate about improving health literacy and increasing awareness of the daily changes we can make to maximize the quality of our lives. Finding the balance between the "coulds," "shoulds," and "woulds" of life is a quest worth embarking on. We do not have all the answers, but life is about the journey, and we look forward to sharing ours with you.
Contact us at: loniandchristine@gmail.com
Finding the Balance with Loni and Christine
Episode 55: Menopause: Wellness, Lifestyle, and Informed Choices
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Perimenopause and menopause are often framed as problems to fix, but they are natural life transitions, not diseases. In this episode, we explore how diet, movement, and physical activity can support overall well-being during this transition, while acknowledging that experiences vary widely and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. We also take a closer look at how menopause is discussed on social media, including the growing commercialization of wellness messaging and the ways it can oversimplify complex changes.
Finally, we discuss the complexities of hormone testing, why results can be difficult to interpret during perimenopause, and why testing is not always the clear answer it is often marketed to be. Throughout the episode, the focus remains on informed decision-making, realistic expectations, and compassionate self-care.
Email us! loniandchristine@gmail.com
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