Imagine a menopause practitioner who says hormone change can actually be fun. Meet Dr. Kara Dionisio, a naturopathic doctor who describes her work as "helping hormone change not suck." In this candid and refreshing conversation, Dr. Kara unpacks what she calls "the art of clinical practice" – where medical guidelines meet real women's lives. With humor and depth, Dr. Kara explains why your perimenopause experience deserves personalized care rather than one-size-fits-all solutions, and offers practical strategies you can implement right away. In This Episode:&nbsp;<ul><li>Why most healthcare providers receive little to no training in menopause care</li><li>The importance of finding a Menopause Society certified practitioner (MSCP)</li><li>How to build your own "menopause support team" beyond just your doctor</li><li>The art of clinical practice: merging evidence, clinical judgment, and patient values</li><li>The truth about hormone therapy for mood and cardiovascular health</li><li>Why consistency beats perfection when it comes to perimenopause health habits</li><li>How to take agency over your health while navigating this transition</li></ul> Whether you're just noticing the first signs of change or deep in the hormone hurricane, this episode reminds us that while perimenopause can be challenging, it's also an opportunity to reclaim your health and reimagine your future.Because as Dr. Kara emphasizes, "Suffering is not an option." <h4>Connect with Mikelle &amp; Michelle at This is Perimenopause</h4><ul><li><a href="hello@thisisperimenopausse.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">Email</a> us and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.</li><li><a href="https://thisisperimenopause.com/newsletter-sign-up/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Sign up for our weekly newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisperimenopause/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Follow This Is Perimenopause on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thisisperimenopause" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Follow This Is Perimenopause on Facebook</a></li></ul><h4> </h4><h4>Dr Kara Dionysio Bio</h4> Dr. Kara Dionisio, ND, MSCP, is a Naturopathic Doctor and menopause nerd who brings evidence-based care, strategic education, and fierce advocacy to midlife health. Menopause is her magic—and she believes midlife is a time to rise.As founder of Dr. Kara &amp; Associates in Owen Sound, Ontario, Kara has supported thousands through the menopause transition with personalized, evidence-informed care—continually redefining the art of comprehensive support (no one-trick ponies here), where each woman gains the agency to be the author of her own menopause story. A trailblazer in her field, Kara holds a BSc and MSc in Nutrition &amp; Metabolism, and was among the first Naturopathic Doctors in North America to earn the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation, inspiring many to follow. She teaches clinical menopause education in academic and professional settings and leads the Confident Clinician Menopause Fellowship, now in its third year.She lives in Owen Sound with her two feisty kids, a red-bearded Irish dude, and a beagle with main-character energy. Kara believes thriving midlife women can (and should) rule the world—and she’s here for it. &nbsp;Links for this episode<ul><li><a href="https://drkarand.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dr Kara </a><a href="https://drkarand.com/" target="_blank">Dionisio</a><a href="https://drkarand.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Practice</a></li><li><a href="https://drkarand.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">D</a><a href="https://drkarand.com/drkara" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">r Kara’s Geeky Bio</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drkarand/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Dr Kara on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Menopause Society - Find a Healthcare Practitioner</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Imagine a menopause practitioner who says hormone change can actually be fun. Meet Dr. Kara Dionisio, a naturopathic doctor who describes her work as "helping hormone change not suck."&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;In this candid and refreshing conversation, Dr. Kara unpacks what she calls "the art of clinical practice" – where medical guidelines meet real women's lives. With humor and depth, Dr. Kara explains why your perimenopause experience deserves personalized care rather than one-size-fits-all solutions, and offers practical strategies you can implement right away.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;In This Episode:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Why most healthcare providers receive little to no training in menopause care&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;The importance of finding a Menopause Society certified practitioner (MSCP)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;How to build your own "menopause support team" beyond just your doctor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;The art of clinical practice: merging evidence, clinical judgment, and patient values&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;The truth about hormone therapy for mood and cardiovascular health&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Why consistency beats perfection when it comes to perimenopause health habits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;How to take agency over your health while navigating this transition&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Whether you're just noticing the first signs of change or deep in the hormone hurricane, this episode reminds us that while perimenopause can be challenging, it's also an opportunity to reclaim your health and reimagine your future.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Because as Dr. Kara emphasizes, "Suffering is not an option."&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Connect with Mikelle &amp;amp; Michelle at This is Perimenopause&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="hello@thisisperimenopausse.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Email&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt; us and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://thisisperimenopause.com/newsletter-sign-up/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Sign up for our weekly newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisperimenopause/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Follow This Is Perimenopause on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/thisisperimenopause" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Follow This Is Perimenopause on Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Dr Kara Dionysio Bio&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Dr. Kara Dionisio, ND, MSCP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;, is a Naturopathic Doctor and menopause nerd who brings evidence-based care, strategic education, and fierce advocacy to midlife health. Menopause is her magic—and she believes midlife is a time to rise.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;As founder of Dr. Kara &amp;amp; Associates in Owen Sound, Ontario, Kara has supported thousands through the menopause transition with personalized, evidence-informed care—continually redefining the art of comprehensive support (no one-trick ponies here), where each woman gains the agency to be the author of her own menopause story.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;A trailblazer in her field, Kara holds a BSc and MSc in Nutrition &amp;amp; Metabolism, and was among the first Naturopathic Doctors in North America to earn the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation, inspiring many to follow. She teaches clinical menopause education in academic and professional settings and leads the Confident Clinician Menopause Fellowship, now in its third year.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;She lives in Owen Sound with her two feisty kids, a red-bearded Irish dude, and a beagle with main-character energy. Kara believes thriving midlife women can (and should) rule the world—and she’s here for it.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Links for this episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://drkarand.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Dr Kara &lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://drkarand.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Dionisio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://drkarand.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt; Practice&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://drkarand.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;D&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://drkarand.com/drkara" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;r Kara’s Geeky Bio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/drkarand/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Follow Dr Kara on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;The Menopause Society - Find a Healthcare Practitioner&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Imagine a menopause practitioner who says hormone change can actually be fun. Meet Dr. Kara Dionisio, a naturopathic doctor who describes her work as "helping hormone change not suck."In this candid and refreshing conversation, Dr. Kara unpacks wha...

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Today’s question for Dr. Amy Louis Bayliss is: Which supplements are best for me to prioritize and for what? In this Lume Minute, you'll discover: <ul><li>Supplement safety considerations</li><li>Dr Amy Louis-Bayliss’ recommended supplements:</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Vitamin D&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Iron&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Calcium&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Creatine</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Magnesium&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">B12</li></ul> Lume Women + Health is now open! They understand the unique challenges women face during perimenopause and beyond. Be sure to check out their dedicated menopause program that provides personalized support, medical guidance, and lifestyle optimization education to help you manage symptoms, improve your well-being, and thrive during this life stage. ﻿﻿﻿﻿Every other week, the team at Lume Women + Health will be dropping into our podcast to answer one of your questions. Be sure to follow our podcast so that you never miss these Lume Minutes. Find ‘This Is Perimenopause, the podcast’ wherever you listen to your favorites. Episode Links<ul><li><a href="https://lumewomenshealth.com/team/dr-amy-louis-bayliss/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss</a></li><li><a href="https://lumewomenshealth.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Lume Women + Health</a></li><li><a href="https://mq6.ca/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">MQ6 Tool</a></li><li><a href="https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/resources/menopause-symptoms/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Menopause Foundation of Canada symptom tracker</a></li></ul> Connect with Mikelle &amp; Michelle at This is Perimenopause <ul><li><a href="mailto:hello@thisisperimenopause.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Email us</a> and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.</li><li><a href="https://thisisperimenopause.com/newsletter-sign-up/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Sign up for our weekly newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisperimenopause/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Follow This Is Perimenopause on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thisisperimenopause" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Follow This Is Perimenopause on Facebook</a></li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Today’s question for Dr. Amy Louis Bayliss is:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Which supplements are best for me to prioritize and for what?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;In this Lume Minute, you'll discover:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Supplement safety considerations&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Dr Amy Louis-Bayliss’ recommended supplements:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class="ql-indent-1"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Vitamin D&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class="ql-indent-1"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Iron&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class="ql-indent-1"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Calcium&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class="ql-indent-1"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Creatine&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class="ql-indent-1"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Magnesium&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class="ql-indent-1"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;B12&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Lume Women + Health is now open!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt; They understand the unique challenges women face during perimenopause and beyond. Be sure to check out their dedicated menopause program that provides personalized support, medical guidance, and lifestyle optimization education to help you manage symptoms, improve your well-being, and thrive during this life stage.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-cursor"&gt;﻿﻿﻿﻿&lt;/span&gt;Every other week, the team at Lume Women + Health will be dropping into our podcast to answer one of your questions. Be sure to follow our podcast so that you never miss these Lume Minutes. Find ‘This Is Perimenopause, the podcast’ wherever you listen to your favorites.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Episode Links&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://lumewomenshealth.com/team/dr-amy-louis-bayliss/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://lumewomenshealth.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Lume Women + Health&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://mq6.ca/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;MQ6 Tool&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/resources/menopause-symptoms/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Menopause Foundation of Canada symptom tracker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Connect with Mikelle &amp;amp; Michelle at This is Perimenopause&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:hello@thisisperimenopause.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Email us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt; and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://thisisperimenopause.com/newsletter-sign-up/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Sign up for our weekly newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisperimenopause/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Follow This Is Perimenopause on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/thisisperimenopause" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Follow This Is Perimenopause on Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Today’s question for Dr. Amy Louis Bayliss is:Which supplements are best for me to prioritize and for what?In this Lume Minute, you'll discover:Supplement safety considerationsDr Amy Louis-Bayliss’ recommended supplements:Vitamin D Iron Calcium Cre...

Lume Minute: Supplements for Perimenopause

Is perimenopause threatening to derail your career just when you're hitting your stride? Time to flip that script. Today's guests, Lauren Glazer and Salima Valji, are executive coaches who discovered a troubling pattern: successful women at their career peak were being derailed by perimenopause and menopause symptoms, often suffering in silence and leaving the workforce as a result of their symptoms.&nbsp; Their response? Creating M Power, a revolutionary platform helping women thrive through "the change" while staying at the top of their game.Whether you're navigating hot flashes during presentations or dealing with brain fog in the boardroom, their insights will help you reclaim your confidence and power. In this episode, you’ll learn:<ul><li>How to maintain your executive presence while managing symptoms</li><li>Why silence is NOT the best strategy (and what to do instead)</li><li>The "FLIP" method for having difficult conversations at work</li><li>Tools for advocating for yourself and others in the workplace</li><li>The four-phase approach to becoming "uninterrupted" in your career</li><li>Plus, Lauren and Salima share their vision for creating menopause-friendly workplaces and why this life stage can actually be a period of renewed energy and growth.</li></ul> Links for this episode<a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNZVlZypXFvLzAkaYF1F/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unleashforward.com%2Fmpowerresources" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">MPower Resource Guide</a><a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNZ7-xday8U2bgNLSMzl/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unleashforward.com%2Fmenopositivity-thriving-through-menopause-at-work" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Menopositivity Keynote</a><a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNZFhTzGFrjBUA8-mosd/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unleashforward.com%2Fmpower-program" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">MPower Coaching Program</a><a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNd4OEs5OqjRNAVjS_fo/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unleashforward.com%2Fmpower-platform" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">MPower for Businesses</a>&nbsp;Connect with them on Social Media<a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNdVlS7nBb7DqQv6WySV/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fmpowerflipthescript" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Facebook Group</a><a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNdd3QCKT-VQOgJUHrqU/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Flauren-glazer-acc-0922795%2F" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Lauren Glazer LinkedI</a>n<a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNd3N5ili_rdGAXLPs-x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsalimavalji%2F" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Salima Valji LinkedIn</a> <h4>Connect with Mikelle &amp; Michelle at This is Perimenopause</h4><ul><li>Email us and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.</li><li><a href="https://thisisperimenopause.com/newsletter-sign-up/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Sign up for our weekly newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisperimenopause/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Follow This Is Perimenopause on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thisisperimenopause" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Follow This Is Perimenopause on Facebook</a></li></ul> Lauren Glazer Bio&nbsp;Lauren Glazer is a leadership coach who helps emerging and experienced leaders become even more thoughtful, intentional and resilient—prepared to take on new roles and business challenges, capable of deftly navigating uncharted waters and poised to guide and empower their own people to do the same. Leveraging over two decades of experience in team and brand building, she helps individuals, teams and organizations with a multidisciplinary perspective, deep sensitivity and voracious curiosity. Having experienced surgical menopause in her mid-40s, Lauren has firsthand knowledge of this roller coaster journey. She created MPower to help women take charge of “the change” so they can continue to share their considerable skills and expertise while experiencing fulfillment and joy. Salima Valji BioSalima Valji is an internationally sought-after speaker, thought- leader and certified executive coach on leadership topics related to advancing women and people of color. Salima was recently awarded the 2023 recipient of The World of Difference award by The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) recognizing her impact to women’s economic empowerment. Additional awards include Top 100 Speakers 2023 by Women in Tech, and Global Women Power Leaders 2024 by White Page International. Salima experienced menopause unexpectedly and realized there was a serious gap in resources and community support for executives navigating this life phase. She created MPower to fill that void, empowering leaders to thrive through menopause and beyond.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Is perimenopause threatening to derail your career just when you're hitting your stride? Time to flip that script. Today's guests, Lauren Glazer and Salima Valji, are executive coaches who discovered a troubling pattern: successful women at their career peak were being derailed by perimenopause and menopause symptoms, often suffering in silence and leaving the workforce as a result of their symptoms.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Their response? Creating M Power, a revolutionary platform helping women thrive through "the change" while staying at the top of their game.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Whether you're navigating hot flashes during presentations or dealing with brain fog in the boardroom, their insights will help you reclaim your confidence and power.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;In this episode, you’ll learn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;How to maintain your executive presence while managing symptoms&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Why silence is NOT the best strategy (and what to do instead)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;The "FLIP" method for having difficult conversations at work&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Tools for advocating for yourself and others in the workplace&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;The four-phase approach to becoming "uninterrupted" in your career&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Plus, Lauren and Salima share their vision for creating menopause-friendly workplaces and why this life stage can actually be a period of renewed energy and growth.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Links for this episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNZVlZypXFvLzAkaYF1F/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unleashforward.com%2Fmpowerresources" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;MPower Resource Guide&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNZ7-xday8U2bgNLSMzl/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unleashforward.com%2Fmenopositivity-thriving-through-menopause-at-work" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Menopositivity Keynote&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNZFhTzGFrjBUA8-mosd/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unleashforward.com%2Fmpower-program" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;MPower Coaching Program&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNd4OEs5OqjRNAVjS_fo/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unleashforward.com%2Fmpower-platform" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;MPower for Businesses&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Connect with them on Social Media&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNdVlS7nBb7DqQv6WySV/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fmpowerflipthescript" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Facebook Group&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNdd3QCKT-VQOgJUHrqU/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Flauren-glazer-acc-0922795%2F" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Lauren Glazer LinkedI&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;n&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://47b8802a.streaklinks.com/CTP9CNd3N5ili_rdGAXLPs-x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsalimavalji%2F" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Salima Valji LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Connect with Mikelle &amp;amp; Michelle at This is Perimenopause&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Email us and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://thisisperimenopause.com/newsletter-sign-up/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Sign up for our weekly newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisperimenopause/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Follow This Is Perimenopause on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/thisisperimenopause" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Follow This Is Perimenopause on Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Lauren Glazer Bio&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Lauren Glazer is a leadership coach who helps emerging and experienced leaders become even more thoughtful, intentional and resilient—prepared to take on new roles and business challenges, capable of deftly navigating uncharted waters and poised to guide and empower their own people to do the same. Leveraging over two decades of experience in team and brand building, she helps individuals, teams and organizations with a multidisciplinary perspective, deep sensitivity and voracious curiosity. Having experienced surgical menopause in her mid-40s, Lauren has firsthand knowledge of this roller coaster journey. She created MPower to help women take charge of “the change” so they can continue to share their considerable skills and expertise while experiencing fulfillment and joy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Salima Valji Bio&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Salima Valji is an internationally sought-after speaker, thought- leader and certified executive coach on leadership topics related to advancing women and people of color. Salima was recently awarded the 2023 recipient of The World of Difference award by The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) recognizing her impact to women’s economic empowerment. Additional awards include Top 100 Speakers 2023 by Women in Tech, and Global Women Power Leaders 2024 by White Page International. Salima experienced menopause unexpectedly and realized there was a serious gap in resources and community support for executives navigating this life phase. She created MPower to fill that void, empowering leaders to thrive through menopause and beyond.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Is perimenopause threatening to derail your career just when you're hitting your stride? Time to flip that script. Today's guests, Lauren Glazer and Salima Valji, are executive coaches who discovered a troubling pattern: successful women at their c...

Uninterrupted: Your Career Survival Guide Through the Menopause Years

Today’s question for Dr. Woganee Filate is: Is there a way to manage weight gain related to menopause? In this Lume Minute, you'll discover:<ul><li>Why menopausal weight gain occurs</li><li>How protein can help</li><li>Sleep's impact on weight</li><li>The impact of diabetes or insulin sensitivity</li><li>Exercise essentials</li><li>The truth about HRT and weight</li><li>Fiber's important role</li></ul> Lume Women + Health will be opening soon! They understand the unique challenges women face during perimenopause and beyond. Be sure to check out their dedicated menopause program that provides personalized support, medical guidance, and lifestyle optimization education to help you manage symptoms, improve your well-being, and thrive during this life stage. Every other week, the team at Lume Women + Health will be dropping into our podcast to answer one of your questions. Be sure to follow our podcast so that you never miss these Lume Minutes. Find ‘This Is Perimenopause, the podcast’ wherever you listen to your favorites. Episode Links<ul><li><a href="https://lumewomenshealth.com/team/dr-woganee-filate/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Dr Woganee Filate Bio</a></li><li><a href="https://lumewomenshealth.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Lume Women + Health</a></li><li><a href="https://mq6.ca/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">MQ6 Tool</a></li><li><a href="https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/resources/menopause-symptoms/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Menopause Foundation of Canada symptom tracker</a></li></ul> ﻿﻿Connect with Mikelle &amp; Michelle at This is Perimenopause <ul><li><a href="mailto:hello@thisisperimenopause.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Email us</a> and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.</li><li><a href="https://thisisperimenopause.com/newsletter-sign-up/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Sign up for our weekly newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisperimenopause/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Follow This Is Perimenopause on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thisisperimenopause" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Follow This Is Perimenopause on Facebook</a></li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Today’s question for Dr. Woganee Filate is: Is there a way to manage weight gain related to menopause?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;In this Lume Minute, you'll discover:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Why menopausal weight gain occurs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;How protein can help&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Sleep's impact on weight&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;The impact of diabetes or insulin sensitivity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Exercise essentials&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;The truth about HRT and weight&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Fiber's important role&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Lume Women + Health will be opening soon! They understand the unique challenges women face during perimenopause and beyond. Be sure to check out their dedicated menopause program that provides personalized support, medical guidance, and lifestyle optimization education to help you manage symptoms, improve your well-being, and thrive during this life stage.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Every other week, the team at Lume Women + Health will be dropping into our podcast to answer one of your questions. Be sure to follow our podcast so that you never miss these Lume Minutes. Find ‘This Is Perimenopause, the podcast’ wherever you listen to your favorites.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Episode Links&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://lumewomenshealth.com/team/dr-woganee-filate/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Dr Woganee Filate Bio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://lumewomenshealth.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Lume Women + Health&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://mq6.ca/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;MQ6 Tool&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/resources/menopause-symptoms/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Menopause Foundation of Canada symptom tracker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-cursor"&gt;﻿﻿&lt;/span&gt;Connect with Mikelle &amp;amp; Michelle at This is Perimenopause&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:hello@thisisperimenopause.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Email us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt; and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://thisisperimenopause.com/newsletter-sign-up/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Sign up for our weekly newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisperimenopause/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Follow This Is Perimenopause on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/thisisperimenopause" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Follow This Is Perimenopause on Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Today’s question for Dr. Woganee Filate is: Is there a way to manage weight gain related to menopause?In this Lume Minute, you'll discover:Why menopausal weight gain occursHow protein can helpSleep's impact on weightThe impact of diabetes or insuli...

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This episode was recorded as part of Podcasthon 2025, a global initiative raising awareness for charities worldwide and inspiring millions of listeners to care, act, and make a difference. For our contribution, we are dedicating this episode to The Menopause Foundation of Canada and are grateful to its President and Co-Founder, Janet Ko for sharing her story with us. Like many women, Janet Ko was blindsided by perimenopause. Despite assurances from multiple medical professionals that she was quite healthy, she felt quite ill. So much so that her unmanaged symptoms negatively impacted her career trajectory and her quality of life. The injustice of this all-too-common experience is what prompted Janet to co-found The Menopause Foundation of Canada, sparking a national conversation and leading the charge with research and facts that society can no longer afford to ignore. In This Episode:<ul><li>Women should not accept poor health during menopause.</li><li>Menopause should be viewed as a health transition, not just an end to reproductive life.</li><li>Awareness and education about menopause are crucial for women and healthcare providers.</li><li>Creating menopause-inclusive workplaces can help retain talented women.</li><li>Access to menopause care is a human right, and yet women are still struggling with menopause.</li></ul> Learn more about the Menopause Foundation of Canada:<a href="https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Website</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/menopausefoundationcanada/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MenopauseFoundationCanada" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/menopause-foundation-of-canada/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/join-us/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Join the movement</a> and help to make a difference in improving the menopause journey for generations of women! <h4>Connect with Mikelle &amp; Michelle at This is Perimenopause</h4><ul><li><a href="mailto:hello@thisisperimenopausse.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Email us</a> and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.</li><li><a href="https://thisisperimenopause.com/newsletter-sign-up/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Sign up for our weekly newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisperimenopause/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Follow This Is Perimenopause on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thisisperimenopause" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);">Follow This Is Perimenopause on Facebook</a></li></ul> Janet Ko Bio Janet Ko is the President and Co-Founder of the Menopause Foundation of Canada, a national nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of menopause and its impact on women and society. A passionate advocate for women’s health, she is committed to closing the menopause knowledge gap and improving access to care and treatment. Janet is on a mission to redefine menopause-shifting the narrative from stigma to renewal, strength, and wisdom. She sees menopause as a crucial health transition that demands better support from the medical community, government, workplaces and society. Like many women, she was unprepared for menopause and knows firsthand how unmanaged symptoms can hold women back. Determined to drive change, she cofounded the Menopause Foundation of Canada, launching landmark research and advocacy campaigns that ignited a national conversation and spurred meaningful action. An award-winning leader in strategic communications, Janet has spearheaded innovative thought leadership initiatives on ageism, intergenerational learning, and menopause in the workplace. She has held senior executive roles across diverse health-related sectors, bringing a depth of expertise to her advocacy. A compelling speaker and champion for change, she was recognized as one of the Top 25 Women of Influence in 2023 for her impact and leadership.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;This episode was recorded as part of Podcasthon 2025, a global initiative raising awareness for charities worldwide and inspiring millions of listeners to care, act, and make a difference.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;For our contribution, we are dedicating this episode to The Menopause Foundation of Canada and are grateful to its President and Co-Founder, Janet Ko for sharing her story with us.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Like many women, Janet Ko was blindsided by perimenopause. Despite assurances from multiple medical professionals that she was quite healthy, she felt quite ill. So much so that her unmanaged symptoms negatively impacted her career trajectory and her quality of life. The injustice of this all-too-common experience is what prompted Janet to co-found The Menopause Foundation of Canada, sparking a national conversation and leading the charge with research and facts that society can no longer afford to ignore.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;In This Episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Women should not accept poor health during menopause.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Menopause should be viewed as a health transition, not just an end to reproductive life.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Awareness and education about menopause are crucial for women and healthcare providers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Creating menopause-inclusive workplaces can help retain talented women.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Access to menopause care is a human right, and yet women are still struggling with menopause.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn more about the Menopause Foundation of Canada:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Website&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/menopausefoundationcanada/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instagram&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/MenopauseFoundationCanada" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Facebook&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/menopause-foundation-of-canada/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/join-us/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join the movement&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; and help to make a difference in improving the menopause journey for generations of women!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Connect with Mikelle &amp;amp; Michelle at This is Perimenopause&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:hello@thisisperimenopausse.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Email us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt; and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://thisisperimenopause.com/newsletter-sign-up/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Sign up for our weekly newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisperimenopause/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Follow This Is Perimenopause on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/thisisperimenopause" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(153, 0, 255);"&gt;Follow This Is Perimenopause on Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Janet Ko Bio&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Janet Ko is the President and Co-Founder of the Menopause Foundation of Canada, a national nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of menopause and its impact on women and society. A passionate advocate for women’s health, she is committed to closing the menopause knowledge gap and improving access to care and treatment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Janet is on a mission to redefine menopause-shifting the narrative from stigma to renewal, strength, and wisdom. She sees menopause as a crucial health transition that demands better support from the medical community, government, workplaces and society. Like many women, she was unprepared for menopause and knows firsthand how unmanaged symptoms can hold women back. Determined to drive change, she cofounded the Menopause Foundation of Canada, launching landmark research and advocacy campaigns that ignited a national conversation and spurred meaningful action.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;An award-winning leader in strategic communications, Janet has spearheaded innovative thought leadership initiatives on ageism, intergenerational learning, and menopause in the workplace. She has held senior executive roles across diverse health-related sectors, bringing a depth of expertise to her advocacy. A compelling speaker and champion for change, she was recognized as one of the Top 25 Women of Influence in 2023 for her impact and leadership.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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