Michelle speaks with Donna Moors, an ABACP registered counsellor, yoga and mindfulness teacher, and mother of four. Donna shares her own experience of menopause, including misdiagnosed symptoms and reveals how this life change became her greatest opportunity for growth. Donna's holistic approach challenges everything you think you know about menopause, offering hope and empowerment instead of fear.

Donna Reveals

• How menopause symptoms are often misdiagnosed or dismissed
• Why your nervous system needs a reset during menopause
• How easy meditation can be and its benefits
• How to reconnect with your authentic self
• Why HRT is often trial and error
• The importance of boundaries in relationships
• How menopause can be reframed as a growth opportunity
• That connection combats isolation and can help you manage menopause

BEST MOMENTS

"I feel like my body is angry with me. I feel like my body is like really kind of shouting at me. Something's wrong, do something about it."

"We experience our bodies from the outside in. How do I look? How do other people see me? Am I attractive? We pay so little attention to how do I feel? What do I need

"It's not so much about thinking about nothing, but it's about noticing that the mind does wander and when you notice the wandering, it's about a gentle nudging and bringing the mind back."

"Resilience does not mean I can keep going no matter what. Resilience means recognising when things are too much and stepping back and deciding what needs to happen."

"Your body isn't gonna stand for any more of this. Everybody else has to come first. Your body is almost saying, it's a big wake up call."

"If you feel fear and your internal alarm system's going on and it's a real emergency, then follow through. But if it's just that you're doing a podcast that is unfamiliar to you, then it's okay to have that fear."

"Say yes to more, be more adventurous, be less afraid to show up. Do more, life is short. See this as an opportunity to say yes to yourself."

EPISODE RESOURCES

www.linkedin.com/in/donna-moors-midlifebeyondlimits

https://www.instagram.com/donna_moors?igsh=MWJtc2pydWRzcWJheg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

HOST BIO

Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space.

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