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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💖 Ready to Rise? Start Here:

🔗 Grab the Book: The Menopause Mindshift - https://themenopausemindshift.com/

Someday is one of the most dangerous words we can say to ourselves.

In this episode of The Menopause Mindshift Self-Love Podcast, I'm joined by Pat Schultz for an inspiring conversation about fear, self-trust, and the courageous decisions that can change the direction of our lives. We explore why so many women postpone their dreams, how our brains naturally interpret uncertainty as danger, and why waiting until we feel confident often keeps us exactly where we are. Together, we discuss the connection between fear, self-love, and personal growth, and why one small courageous step is often all it takes to begin creating lasting change.

Whether you're navigating menopause, starting over, or simply wondering if it's too late to pursue something that's been on your heart, this conversation is a reminder that the life you want isn't waiting for more confidence. It's waiting for your first courageous step.

Pat Schultz is the author of Does Your Bucket List Have a Hole in It?, speaker, coach, and founder of I'm Ready 4 Takeoff. Inspired by discovering a college paper her mother wrote about the life she dreamed of living but never experienced, Pat dedicated her work to helping people stop postponing their dreams. Through her writing and coaching, she encourages others to move beyond fear, trust themselves, and create a life that reflects their values, purpose, and the legacy they want to leave behind.

✔️ Why fear often disguises itself as discomfort and keeps us from taking the first step.

✔️ How one courageous decision can begin changing the way you think, feel, and move forward.

✔️ Why waiting for confidence may be the very thing keeping you stuck.

✔️ How self-love includes believing you're worthy of pursuing the life you truly want.

Connect with Pat:

www.imready4takeoff.com

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

https://www.instagram.com/successcoachpat/

info@imready4takeoff.com

Purchase Pat's Book:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQW5X5HF

🎙️ Welcome to your menopause rewrite! Where you don’t just survive menopause—you redefine it on your own terms. Hosted by The Menopause Queen, 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 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.

Menopause can change more than your hormones. It can change your brain, your thoughts, and the way you speak to yourself. But those changes don't have to define your future.

In this episode of The Menopause Mindshift Self-Love Podcast, The Menopause Queen, Lisa R. Triggs explores why your brain changes during menopause and what you can do about it. You'll discover how neuroplasticity, your brain's remarkable ability to create new neural pathways, can help you build greater self-trust, emotional resilience, and self-love. Lisa walks us through how hormone changes, past experiences, and lifelong beliefs influence the way you think and respond to the challenges of menopause.

If you've been struggling with brain fog, negative self-talk, low confidence, or feeling like you've lost yourself during menopause, this episode will encourage you to think differently. You'll learn why your menopause brain isn't fixed, why change is possible at any age, and how small, intentional shifts can help you begin creating healthier thought patterns that support the woman you're becoming.

✔️ What neuroplasticity is and how your brain creates and strengthens new neural pathways.

✔️ Why menopause can change the way you speak to yourself and how to interrupt negative thought patterns.

✔️ How childhood experiences, lifelong beliefs, and hormone changes continue to influence your mindset.

✔️ Practical tools to build greater emotional resilience, strengthen self-trust, and retrain your brain during menopause.

🎙️ 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 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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🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications—your menopause rewrite begins NOW. You’re not alone. And your most radiant, confident, unstoppable self? She’s just getting started. Let’s rise together. 💖