Episode #14 is the last episode of Season One of the My Bloody Hell podcast! We did it!

I am really proud of the show we’ve created and the diversity of stories we’ve heard so far. My goal for the My Bloody Hell podcast was to create a space where women could share their menopause and perimenopause experiences and in an effort to bring menopause out of the closet.

For this final episode, my guests are Dr. Michelle Paraiso and Dr. Michaela Nelson, who together are known as the Menopositive Doctors. I sat down and chatted with the doctors and asked them a whole bunch of questions about how to optimize the menopause journey. What you’ll hear on this short but informative episode, are clips from our chat that contain the key takeaways, tips and tricks they offered.

And please note that what you hear from Drs. Michelle and Michaela should not be construed as medical advice. As always, you should speak with your own health care provider for any menopause related questions or concerns.

Some of the topics we discuss include:

-The impact that the sex hormones have on our bodily systems beyond fertility and libido

-Why soy should be on every woman’s diet during perimenopause and post menopause

-The truth behind the “soy causes cancer” myth

-The four pillars for an optimized menopause

Links from the Show You Need to Know

To follow the Menopositive Doctors on Instagram, find them at The_Menopositive_Life

You can also follow their Menopositive Doctors Facebook page.

To hear more about how spirituality can help reduce physical menopause symptoms, listen to episode number #9 of The My Bloody Hell podcast.

If you have time to leave a rating or a review on My Bloody Hell on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, I would appreciate it very much.

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Don’t forget to follow My Bloody Hell on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more multicultural menopause information and inspiration. And be sure to visit the My Bloody Hell website for even more resources.

Disclaimer: Lori L. Tharps is not a doctor, nor any other type of medical professional, therefore do not use anything you hear on this podcast as a substitute for verifiable medical advice and information. Always check with your doctor or health care provider if you have any medical questions or concerns regarding menopause or any other health-related issue.

On episode #13 of the podcast, my guest is Marla Stein. Marla is 49 years old and has had a varied and exciting professional career.

On this episode, Marla shares her story about what it was like to go through a surgically induced menopause when she was in her late 30s after going through cancer treatment and then another cancer scare.

Now, ten years later, Marla shares what it was like to go through “cold turkey menopause;” what the worst part of going through menopause before her 40th birthday was; and she talks a lot about the importance of listening to her body and how that instinct has literally saved her life many times over.

Despite the heavy topics we cover, Marla shares her story with humor and complete transparency. I know it’s going to resonate with anyone who also went through early menopause, but also for all of us looking at the second half of our lives and wondering what comes next.

Some of the issues Marla covers in her story include:

-Finding a lump in her breast at age 32 and having a doctor dismiss her concerns about cancer because she was “too young.”

-Why she elected to have her ovary removed as a preventive measure

- The emotional pain from the loss of her fertility

-Why humor is the best menopause medicine

Links from the Show

Find out more about Marla Stein and her writing business on her website Marlita’s Atlas.

If you have time to leave a rating or a review on My Bloody Hell on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, I would appreciate it very much.

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Don’t forget to follow My Bloody Hell on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more multicultural menopause information and inspiration. And be sure to visit the My Bloody Hell website for even more resources.

Disclaimer: Lori L. Tharps is not a doctor, nor any other type of medical professional, therefore do not use anything you hear on this podcast as a substitute for verifiable medical advice and information. Always check with your doctor or health care provider if you have any medical questions or concerns regarding menopause or any other health-related issue.

Episode 12 of the podcast is a short but important show with an actionable message. We’re going to be talking about the importance of tracking our menopause journey, from a health perspective and a growth mindset perspective. The fact is, by keeping track of our physical and emotional symptoms, as well as our evolving state of mind through this transition process, a woman can really improve and optimize her perimenopause experience. On the show, not only will I be sharing three key reasons why you should be tracking all aspects of your menopause journey, but I’ll also offer some tips and techniques on how you can keep track as well.

Links from the Show

If you’re interested in investigating some of the new perimenopause apps that were designed to help women keep track of their perimenopause symptoms, here are a few: (Note: I have not tried any of these apps and my listing them here is not an endorsement. Please do your own thorough investigations before using these apps.)

My Luna App

Caria App

MySysters App

MenoLife App

On episode #5 of the My Bloody Hell podcast, my guest Lisette Austin talked about using the Caria app and how it helped her keep track of and manage her symptoms as she dealt with perimenopasue and the grief from losing her father.

If you have time to leave a rating or a review on My Bloody Hell on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, I would appreciate it very much.

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If you’re looking for an inclusive multicultural menopause community to join where you’ll always find inspiration, information and support for your menopause journey, come join us inside the private My Bloody Hell membership community.

Don’t forget to follow My Bloody Hell on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more multicultural menopause information and inspiration. And be sure to visit the My Bloody Hell website for even more resources.

Disclaimer: Lori L. Tharps is not a doctor, nor any other type of medical professional, therefore do not use anything you hear on this podcast as a substitute for verifiable medical advice and information. Always check with your doctor or health care provider if you have any medical questions or concerns regarding menopause or any other health-related issue.