What if everything you’re feeling… actually makes sense?
In this powerful episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Andrea Donsky—nutritionist, 7x published menopause researcher, and co-founder of Morphus—to break open the conversation women were never taught to have.
From the shocking reality that menopause is completely absent from school curriculum to the 100+ symptoms most women don’t even know exist, this conversation is equal parts validating, eye-opening, and empowering.
If you’ve ever thought “I don’t feel like myself anymore”—this episode is for you.
What You'll Learn:
Why menopause education is still missing globally
The 103+ symptoms of perimenopause (beyond hot flashes)
Why so many women feel dismissed by healthcare providers
The emotional impact of body changes (and how to navigate it)
How to communicate what’s happening—to doctors, partners, and yourself
Why “you don’t have to suffer” can feel so uncomfortable (and why it matters)
The #1 place to start if you want to feel better now
Key Moments:
The moment Lisa’s pants didn’t do up—and what it revealed
Phantom smells, itchy ears, and symptoms no one talks about
The cultural conditioning that equates success with suffering
Why menopause is impacting your relationships more than you think
The power of naming what’s happening in your body
Key Takeaways:
You are not broken.
You are not alone.
And you do not have to suffer.
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467
Email:
[email protected]
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Connect with Andrea
Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn: @andreadonsky @wearemorphus
📖 Book: Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best: nourishingmenopausebook.com
🌐 Website: www.wearemorphus.com
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