Menopause, Melanin & Aging Like A Queen

Episode 62 - Mind-Body Practices fo Menopasue Relief and Balance

Samantha Montpetit-Huynh

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In this episode of, Samantha explores the power of mind–body practices for finding balance, calm, and joy during menopause. From meditation and box breathing to yoga, Reiki, journaling, sound healing, and even forest bathing, she shares both the science and her own personal stories of transformation.

You’ll hear how her first trip to Costa Rica awakened a new sense of sensuality, creativity, and stress relief through movement—and how practices like meditation and Reiki can help calm the nervous system, release stored emotions, and reconnect you to your body.

Samantha also highlights the importance of community and reframing menopause as a season of renewal, drawing inspiration from cultures like Japan where this life stage is celebrated, not stigmatized.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How mind–body practices like meditation, yoga, and Reiki help regulate stress and balance emotions.
  • A simple box breathing technique you can use anytime to calm your nervous system.
  • Why journaling and sound healing can unlock stored emotions and create clarity.
  • How shifting the narrative around menopause—from decline to renewal—can change everything.

Whether you’re curious about trying something new or looking for ways to deepen your self-care, this episode is filled with practical tools and soulful reminders that menopause is not an ending—it’s an opportunity for renewal.

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Flip Flops & Hot Flashes Menopause Retreat INFO

Thank you for listening and I would like to remind you that I have an amazing event coming up!

Registration is now OPEN for our next Flip Flops & Hot Flashes retreat in Cahuita, Costa Rica January 31 - February, 2026.

If you want to learn more, just go to flipflopsandhotflashes.com

Thank you for listening.