Menopause symptoms can feel confusing, especially when everything gets blamed on hormones. In this episode of The Menopause Mindshift Self-Love Podcast, Julie Ashlock and I talk about why it’s important to look at the bigger picture. We discuss how nutrition, movement, sleep, hydration, inflammation, stress, and individual health differences can all influence the way women feel during menopause, and why there’s no single approach that works for everyone.

We also explore the value of becoming your own health advocate, asking better questions, and understanding what your body may actually need in this stage of life. Julie explains how testing can offer a more personalized look at health, and we spend time talking about practical strategies for better sleep, supporting the body naturally, and making informed decisions about menopause care.

✨ Why menopause symptoms aren’t always about estrogen alone.

✨ How sleep, nutrition, movement, hydration, and inflammation can affect the way you feel.

✨ Why a personalized approach can be more effective than a one-size-fits-all solution.

✨ Practical ways to better understand and support your body during menopause.

Julie Ashlock is a Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, Certified Master Health Coach, Certified Nutritionist, and massage therapist who works primarily with women navigating midlife and menopause. She helps women better understand what may be happening beneath the surface by combining health education, lifestyle strategies, supplementation, and testing to create a more personalized approach to wellness. Her goal is to help women feel informed, supported, and confident as they navigate this next chapter of life.

Connect with Julie: https://julesbodyshoppe.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieashlock

🎙️ Welcome to your menopause rewrite! Where you don’t just survive menopause—you redefine it on your own terms. Hosted by Lisa R. Triggs—bestselling author of The Menopause Mindshift: How I Unleashed My Inner Queen, And You Can Too!, self-love advocate, and unapologetic voice for women navigating the wild ride of perimenopause, menopause, and midlife transformation.

After nearly 20 years of battling over 30 symptoms (yes, 30!)—from insomnia and fatigue to depression and burnout—Lisa discovered one life-changing truth: everything shifts when you start with self-love. Now she’s on a mission to help YOU reclaim your joy, your health, and your power. You’ll discover:

✨ What it really means to “unleash your inner queen”

✨ How the way you feel about yourself can affect menopause symptoms

✨ The importance of mindset shifts during this transformational time

✨ Real talk about HRT, relationships, and the emotional toll of menopause

Whether you’re 35 or 65, curious or completely overwhelmed—this podcast is your space to feel seen, heard, and fully supported.

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