Transforming 45

This week on Transforming 45, I’m joined by the brilliant Farah Jamani—pharmacist, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of ResetRx—who is helping women break free from burnout and step into real vitality. Farah shares her personal journey from high-performing burnout to deep healing, and what she discovered along the way will change how you think about menopause, health, and what your body is trying to tell you. This conversation goes beyond the “quick fix” culture and into what actually creates sustainable health in midlife. We talk about: Why burnout is a signal—not a failure The missing piece in most menopause conversations Why hormone therapy is part of the playbook—not the whole solution How your nervous system shapes your health The identity shift of midlife (and the grief we don’t talk about) What women actually want (hint: it’s not going back to their 20s) Simple, foundational shifts that support long-term health span This is a grounded, honest, and empowering conversation about what it really takes to feel good in your body again. Connect with Farah Jamani Website: https://resetrx.health  Instagram: @the_holisticpharmacist  Email: [email protected] Program: ResetRx (12-week transformation program) Let’s Stay Connected: Website: https://liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Happens When You Finally Ask: What’s Next? With Nick Shelton This week, Lisa sits down with Nick Shelton—bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and creator of The Reset Button—to talk about what really happens when you reach the life you worked for… and still feel lost. After retiring at 49, Nick expected freedom. Instead, he found himself untethered—without structure, identity, or purpose. What followed? A powerful reinvention framework that helps you rebuild your life from the inside out. In this episode we explore: Why freedom without purpose can feel like collapse The identity crisis that comes after “doing everything right” How to reconnect with your worth through a “dignity scan” Why midlife requires freestyle—not choreography The role of grief, play, and imagination in reinvention How to actually become a new version of yourself (not just think about it) Nick's Reinvention Framework: 1. Audit Your Life What’s working? What needs to go? What wants to come back? 2. Honour + Release the Old You Write the letter Burn it (yes, really) 3. Design Your Next Version What do they eat, do, believe, try? 4. Make It Stick Create a “private uniform” to embody your new identity Build a new social circle around who you’re becoming Curate your environment to reflect your next chapter Lisa's Reflections: Midlife isn’t the breakdown—it’s the moment the choreography ends. And yes… it’s uncomfortable. But it’s also where: play returns identity deepens and truth finally gets a voice Connect with Nick: Website: resettheman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasleonshelton/ Connect with Lisa: Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Menopause: The Truth Men Need to Know with Jesse Robertson

What if birth control didn’t come with daily hormones, side effects, or shame — and instead supported pleasure, autonomy, and confidence? This week Lisa welcomes Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences and the force behind Phexxi, the first hormone-free, on-demand prescription birth control. Together they explore the intersection of sexual health, empowerment, midlife identity, and why women deserve both protection and pleasure. This conversation moves beyond fear-based messaging into joy, agency, and informed choice — especially for women navigating perimenopause, postpartum years, or simply wanting an alternative to long-term synthetic hormones. What We Talk About Why traditional hormonal birth control may impact libido, mood, and identity The concept of a “Hormone Holiday” Perimenopause + still needing pregnancy protection Why women are conditioned to live with discomfort Teaching sons empathy and body literacy Pleasure as a revolutionary act Empowerment vs. fear-based sexual health messaging Reclaiming desire and confidence after 40 Key Takeaways You deserve options that align with your body and your life stage. Birth control does not need to equal daily medication. Sexual pleasure is not shameful — it is information, agency, and identity. Men want language and permission to participate in these conversations. Midlife is not the end of sexuality — it can be the beginning of intentional sexuality. Guest: Saundra Pelletier CEO of Evofem Biosciences, advocate for women’s reproductive health, and mission-driven leader bringing hormone-free contraceptive options into mainstream conversation. Connect with Saundra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saundra-pelletier/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saundrapelletier/, https://www.instagram.com/phexxi/ Website: sayvaginastore.com Let’s Stay Connected – Website: https://liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: @lboate Facebook: Liberated Menopause Facebook Group: Liberated Menopause Community Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful conversation, Lisa sits down with Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks, to unpack what women truly need during perimenopause and menopause — not just hormone information, but clarity, critical thinking, and permission to advocate for themselves. They explore why so many women ask “Is this normal?”, how workplace stress and caregiving intersect with hormonal change, and why menopause is not something to “fix” but a transition that invites us to meet ourselves honestly and compassionately. What You’ll Learn: Why menopause hormone therapy is important — and not the whole story How to identify root causes (sleep, stress, cortisol, iron, burnout, identity shifts) The danger of normalizing women’s suffering Why informed decision-making is empowerment How menopause exposes systemic issues in workplaces Why midlife is a time to reclaim voice, agency, and worth How to stop “powering through” and start advocating Why you are the center of your healthcare team Key Topics: Perimenopause • Menopause hormone therapy • Insomnia • Cortisol & stress cycles • Bone health • Workplace advocacy • Women’s health literacy • Identity in midlife • Canadian menopause education • Critical thinking in healthcare • Menopause policy & leadership • Gen X women’s health About Shirley Weir: Shirley Weir is the founder of Menopause Chicks, one of Canada’s most trusted, evidence-informed menopause education platforms. Through community, workplace education, and advocacy, Shirley empowers women to understand their bodies, ask better questions, and make confident, informed health decisions in midlife and beyond. Connect with Shirley & Menopause Chicks: Website: https://menopausechicks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopausechicksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/menopausechicksCommunity & Programs: https://menopausechicks.com Let’s Stay Connected: Website: https://liberatedmenopause.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiberatedMenopauseFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/liberatedmenopause Email: [email protected] Free Guide: How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty Download at: https://liberatedmenopause.ca Transforming 45 episodes drop every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices