Elizabeth Cush, licensed clinical counselor and women's life coach, explores the complex challenges of midlife and menopause for women who feel overwhelmed by physical changes, shifting family dynamics, and societal expectations.

• Menopause brings significant physical and emotional changes that can make women feel disconnected from their former selves
• Brain fog, memory issues, and body changes are common experiences during perimenopause and menopause
• Women often struggle with the "illusion of control" as their bodies change in ways that dieting cannot prevent
• Self-compassion is more effective than self-criticism for creating positive change and emotional wellness
• Research shows being kind to yourself creates better outcomes than harsh self-judgment
• Boundary-setting is essential for women who have been socialized to prioritize others' needs above their own
• Caregiving without boundaries leads to depletion, resentment, and strained relationships
• Being highly sensitive is a genetic trait that affects how deeply you process sensory information
• Change is possible at any age - even when external options seem limited, internal transformation remains available

Connect with Elizabeth through her counseling website at progressioncounseling.com, her coaching site at elizabethcush.com, or through her podcast "Awaken Your Wise Woman."

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