What does it mean to truly prepare for menopause and navigate the "zone of chaos"? In this episode, licensed psychotherapist and yoga expert Ashley Turner joins Emily to explore menopause as a holistic transformation. From redefining the narrative around aging and hormones to embracing the psycho-spiritual metamorphosis that comes with this phase, Ashley shares her insights on how mindfulness, self-awareness, and preparation can empower women.

Ashley’s candid reflections on her personal journey through menopause—despite being deeply immersed in health and wellness for decades—offer a powerful reminder that this transition is both challenging and an incredible opportunity for growth. Whether you're in your 30s or already experiencing symptoms, this conversation provides actionable advice and inspiration to approach menopause with curiosity and empowerment.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding menopause is essential: It’s not just about symptoms; it’s about the holistic transformation of body, mind, and spirit.

• Preparation matters: Tracking hormones early and building physical and mental resilience can ease the transition.

• Reframing menopause as an awakening: This phase offers the opportunity to step into wisdom, authenticity, and greater self-confidence.

• Mindfulness as medicine: Practices like yoga and meditation help navigate the emotional and physical aspects of menopause.

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Host Emily Paulsen is an accomplished entrepreneur and happily childfree woman shining a light on the often overshadowed childfree-by-choice perspective. Whether interviewing innovative experts or positioning leaders to scale through her Brand Studio, Electric Collab, Emily’s power lies in allowing people to feel seen and celebrated for who they are . She’s spent years honing the ability to deeply understand and amplify others in an honest, high-impact way.

Learn more about Emily on her website: www.curiouslifeofachildfreewoman.com

And connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiouslifeofachildfreewoman/

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The guest on this episode is Ashley Turner (she/her) is a yoga–meditation expert, Licensed Psychotherapist, writer, facilitator and 7-figure entrepreneur.

She is the visionary and founder of The Center for Yoga Psychology – an innovative, scientifically grounded training center for teachers, clinicians and dedicated students fusing yoga, mindfulness, trauma resolution, shadow work and neuroscience. It is a go-to hub for evidence-based yoga, meditation and breathwork for mental health. She has been featured in media outlets such as The Washington Post, Shape, Self, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal, Health, MindBodyGreen, Well+Good, Sounds True and many more!Ashley is a sought after speaker, facilitator and presenter at conferences and events worldwide. Her mission is to integrate yoga and meditation into the mainstream medical and educational systems by training highly-skilled professionals and helping them build fulfilling, highly profitable businesses.

Learn more about Ashley and her programs on her websites:

www.AshleyTurner.co

www.Yoga-Psychology.co

And connect with her on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ashleyturner1/