Welcome to The Menopausal Mind in West Bay, West Vancouver
🌸 Welcome to the breezy, beautiful space that is The Menopausal Mind in West Vancouver! TMM is a boutique women’s health service offering private menopause coaching, including symptom and stress management, coping strategies, insights into positive lifestyle changes, and resource recommendations.
Why Am I Gaining Weight in Perimenopause? Help!
A changing body shape in perimenopause can feel unnerving for women, to say the least!
Mindfulness - A Different Take on Meditation
Meditation doesn’t have to mean sitting cross legged on a pillow, chanting mantras and burning incense. Even though that’s often the image that comes to mind.
The Power of Pets
Companion animals have the ability to decrease human suffering. They offer unconditional love; they model happiness and joy; and, they teach us to be in the present moment.
Hormonal Depression in the Menopausal Transition
During perimenopause, when hormones fluctuate wildly and unpredictably, moods can shift dramatically and without warning. A woman may be filled with peace, one moment, only to come crashing down the next.
Do You Feel Like You Hate Your Partner?
With the rapid hormone fluctuations during perimenopause, and even with low hormones in post-menopause, women can have challenges with frustration tolerance, to say the least!
The Menopausal Transition: Rage is Real!
Anger is not an emotion that women are generally comfortable with, and there remains a societal taboo surrounding women who express rage.
Digestive Issues in the Menopausal Transition
Hormonal imbalance can create havoc on women’s digestive systems!
HRT: It Can Be Life Changing for Women
Hormone Replacement Therapy is the gold standard for decreasing hot flashes and night sweats for women in the menopausal transition.
The Power of Purpose
Women should never underestimate the Power of Purpose to lighten their emotional suffering and to enable them to feel better about themselves and their lives.
Staying Strong in Post-Menopause
Post-menopause is an opportunity for women to reflect on their choices and their goals for the future. We know that bone and muscle loss can occur with estrogen decline, but there is SO much that women can do to stay strong, fit, and healthy!
Getting Fitter & Stronger Post-Menopause: Why It’s Never Too Late to Set New Challenges
Menopause doesn’t mark an end—it’s a new beginning. As Bev described it in a recent IG post, Menopause - only defined retrospectively after 365 days with no period - really is a line in the sand, in terms of how women will live their lives from middle age onwards.
Bev Featured on the OMG Teach Me Podcast with Cheryl Fisher
This past summer, Bev had the opportunity to be a guest on the OMG Teach Me podcast, hosted by Cheryl Fisher.
The episode dives deep into discussions about how we can create meaningful change in our lives. Cheryl, a certified Life Mindset Coach and Life Coach, posed a series of insightful questions about the emotional and psychological effects of perimenopause and menopause.
Mindfulness, Self-Care, and Reconnecting in Menopause
Taking time for mindfulness and self-care is a key part of managing menopause stress and symptoms. We all know the importance of eating healthfully and staying active through regular exercise. But just as important? Taking time to reconnect with yourself and your partner.
Nutrient-Dense Foods to Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
More than ever, women are realizing the importance of healthy habits in managing menopause symptoms. Regular exercise, restful sleep, and fuelling your body with whole foods are some of the most effective lifestyle shifts you can make during this time.
Scheduling Downtime: Taking Time to Recharge in Peri- and Postmenopause
Perimenopause symptoms can manifest in various ways: physically, through hot flashes, changes in your cycle, sleep disruptions, and heart palpitations; and psychologically, with mood swings, anxiety, and brain fog. In addition to proper nutrition, adequate sleep, and regular exercise, taking time for some rest and relaxation with your inner circle is another powerful way to reconnect with yourself.
Building Confidence Post-Menopause
A few weeks ago, Bev had the pleasure of being interviewed by Sarah Hunt, a professional Life & Self-Love Coach based in the UK. In part two of this IG Live series, it was Bev’s turn to pose insightful questions to Sarah, known as @the_menopause_mindset_mentor on Instagram.
Menopause as a Time of Hope: A Conversation with Self-Love Mentor Sarah Hunt:
Recently, Bev had a lovely discussion with Self-Love Mentor & Coach Sarah Hunt, also known as @the_menopause_mindset_mentor, who is based in the UK. During this insightful Instagram Live (scheduled in the evening to accommodate the time difference with Vancouver), Bev and Sarah engaged in a refreshingly open conversation about menopause. Sarah asked Bev thoughtful questions about her menopausal journey.
Increased Sensitivity in Menopause
Some women in perimenopause develop a heightened sensitivity to sound, smell, or other stimuli.
Although it can be difficult to pinpoint what might set off your senses, it’s important to recognize that your feelings are real and valid.
You may have to adjust your clothing options or favourite scent, and then shift your mindset to make space for these new sensitivities...
Differences Between a Menopause Coach & Menopause Doula
What’s the difference between a Menopause Coach & a Menopause Doula?
A Menopause Doula plays a similar role to a Birth Doula - however, a Menopause Doula supports women who are transitioning out of the reproductive phase by providing them with evidence-based info, compassionate support, resource recommendations, empowerment, and mentorship