In Lesson One, I’ll take you to mini-medical school, and, in a fun and clear format, remind you of the basic female menstrual anatomy and hormone cycles so you will have a good framework to understand the reasons behind the symptoms, treatments and remedies we will be discussing throughout the course. I promise it will be fun, brief, and mostly.…simple, clear and highly relevant.

Here you’ll find a well organized, easy to navigate list of all the changes you may experience in your body and discuss how the menopause transition can affect mood, sleep, sex drive and relationships. The menopause experience is natural, and unique to each woman. Not everyone will experience the same symptoms. But, don’t worry. Information is power. Just knowing what to possibly expect, and how to know whether what you are experiencing is a normal part of menopause or something that you should discuss with your doctor will be empowering. And, for each symptom, you’ll find curated information about the available management options so you don’t have to go searching.

In the third lesson, we’ll continue your education by discussing the treatments and remedies available based on sound medical evidence. I’ll break down exactly what’s available for each symptom type so you can learn about the areas most helpful to your experience. You can skip over the information that may not apply to you. But, you’ll have a good reference if you begin to experience additional symptoms in the future. Knowing what your options are and what does and doesn’t work feels good!! No need to waste time and money on things that haven’t proven effective.

In the fourth lesson, I’ll help you understand the evidence regarding the major diet and exercise plans so you can pick the best option for you without having to navigate through mountains of articles, books and Google searches. Wondering what the menopause medical experts recommend? I’ll break it down for you here and bring you the important take home message.

In Lesson Five, we’ll discuss the fun things.…how to look good and feel your best! We’ll dive into skin care, including options from lotions to lasers, Botox and more. You don’t have to suffer with hair in places you don’t want, and we’ll discuss what to do about thinning hair. Tip to toe, we’ll address, teeth and oral hygiene, clothing, hands, feet, etc. We’ll cover it all!

This is perhaps the most important section of all! I’ll dispel much of the negative hype about menopause. We’ll discuss the relationship of mindset to health and aging. Not to worry…the news is good! Research shows that the post menopause years are a time when we are often the most comfortable in our own skin and free to explore creative, athletic and business pursuits that we were far too busy to even think about earlier in our lives. Optimizing your health leaves you in the best position to fully enjoy all the opportunities that lie ahead! You may enjoy this section most of all!