Mar 14 2024 49 mins
Perimenopause aka “The Sweaty Elephant in the Room”: PART 1
In this episode Nikki and Sarah dive into the hot topic of Perimenopause through an emotional and physiological lens. We discuss the importance of this Inner Autumn phase of life, how important our grandmothers and mothers experiences are and we share our own experience. We discuss the importance of Menstrual Cycle Awareness and Cycle Tracking as an ally for Perimenopause, and chat about common symptoms. We highlight the importance of informed consent and body literacy for women in their 40’s and beyond, and the connection between puberty and Perimenopause. We also explore the risk of womens Perimenopause struggles becoming co-opted by media and corporations, and the importance of knowing where your information is coming from.
Additional Resources to check out:
Waitlist for Perimenopause Red Tent (Full Day Workshop)
Link to 1:1 Cycle Clarity Program with Nikki Zavitz
Sarah's Self Suficiency Bundle (March 15-24, 2024)
Books mentioned in this podcast:
Flash Count Diary, Darcey Steinke
Wise Power, Alexandra Pope, Sjanie Hugo-Wurlitzer
Unlock your Menopause Type, Dr. Heather Hirsch
Nikki Zavitz is a FAMM Certified Practitioner, Menstrual Cycle and Fertility Awareness Educator and Body Literacy Advocate. She is a wife and mother to three daughters, working and living in Nottawa, Ontario.
Check out more of Nikki's work with Pretty River Red Tent including cycle awareness workshops, Moon Mother Mood Daughter events, Fertility Awareness Consultations and more at www.prettyriverredtent.com
Sarah Tacoma is a Registered NLP Practitioner, Clinical Herbalist and a student ofGerman New Medicine. She is a wife and mother to three children, living, gardening and working Kimberley, Ontario.
Check out Sarah's hand-crafted, small batch Bloem Botanicals products including fresh plant tinctures, infused botanical serums and salve salves, workshops and 1:1 Consultations at www.bloembotanicals.ca
Thank you! Enjoy the show.