Join Katie and menopause coach Cara as they dive into midlife transformation, exploring opportunities for growth, evolution, and authentic living beyond traditional age ranges. This episode covers Cara's personal menopause journey, the crucial role of self-advocacy, and practical strategies for a growth mindset during perimenopause and post-menopause. Learn why open conversations about menopause symptoms are vital, how to simplify lifestyle changes, and the power of female support networks for women over 40, 50, and 60. Discover how to redefine success, embrace new possibilities, and thrive in your midlife power.

Episode Highlights:

• Expand Your Midlife: Discover why midlife isn't just 40-65 but an expansive period for wisdom and new opportunities—learn to redefine your middle years.
• Cara's Menopause Story: Hear Cara's honest journey through perimenopause and menopause, how she mistook symptoms for burnout, and the impact of menopause-related inflammation on her health.

• Break the Menopause Silence: Understand why open conversations about menopause are vital. Learn how to recognize and address symptoms to avoid suffering in silence.

• Empowerment Through Menopause Coaching: Cara, a certified menopause coach, shares how women can embrace change, build confidence, and find new power post-menopause.

• Fixed vs. Growth Mindset for Midlife: Explore the power of a growth mindset to stay curious, seek answers, and embrace new possibilities during your midlife transition.

• Self-Advocacy in Healthcare: Learn why women must advocate for themselves in healthcare, educate themselves, and persevere even with dismissive providers, especially during menopause.

• Redefining Success at 60: Cara shares her journey of shifting from external validation to finding inner peace and authenticity by redefining success in midlife.

• "Sparks" of Authentic Creativity: Discover Cara's new creative project, "Sparks," as an outlet for self-expression and how embracing a beginner's mindset fosters growth.

• Simplifying Menopause Self-Care: Get practical strategies to manage menopause symptoms with simple self-care. Learn Cara's "Mindfulness of Menopause" practice.

• Trust Your Intuition for Health: Understand why simplifying lifestyle changes and listening to your inner wisdom can be more effective than overwhelming health advice for midlife well-being.

• The Power of Female Support: Explore the strength of women supporting women. Discover the importance of strong female networks and collaboration for positive change in midlife and beyond.

This episode is essential for any woman navigating midlife challenges and opportunities, offering encouragement, practical advice, and a powerful reminder that midlife is a profound opportunity for transformation.

Find Cara over on substack @carabradley

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