Summary: In this episode, Jeannette Bessinger talks about women’s health and wellness beyond the childbearing years:<br> <br> * When the hormonal shift starts to happen<br> * When doing what has "always worked" suddenly stops working<br> * Lack of research for women's health over 40<br> * The difference in aging in men vs. women<br> * HRT therapy risks<br> * Environmental contributions to menopause experience<br> * Xeno-estrogens<br> * Accepted levels of stress and the effect on our health<br> * Understanding cortisol levels<br> * The cortisol and progesterone relationship<br> * The cultural fight against menopause<br> * Stepping into power to age gracefully<br> * Tips for reducing cortisol<br> * Elimination diet<br> * Walking and restorative exercise <br> * Walking post-workout for decompression <br> * "Forest bathing"<br> * "Natural Solutions for Digestive Health" book<br> * Rest-based HIIT training<br> * Reconnecting with your body from the inside out<br> * Making the mental shift to allowing yourself to rest<br> * Vegucation<br> * Increasing fiber content as we age to flush out the liver<br> * Swap out comfort foods for veggie-forward ones<br> * Women taking care of themselves while taking care of their families <br> * Finding staple dishes that families love and that are good for their aging bodies<br> * Vegucating over time <br> * Importance of making food taste good<br> * A freebie for Straight-Up Wellness listeners!
