GenX Hits Menopause, E3: Women Are Talking About This Stuff All The Time
Valentine's Day is the perfect day to publish our latest podcast, which is just me and my dear, dear friend Assunta Swier, who hosted Rockstar Blends and other amazing Sarasota women this week at her fabulous annual Galentine's Day event at Assunta Salon and Sanctuary.
Women Are Talking About This Stuff All The Time
Heather and her guest & friend Asunta Swier discuss the various questions and conversations that come up regarding menopause and related health issues. Asunta, founder of Assunta Salon & Sanctuary, shares that many women confide in her about their health concerns, particularly those related to menopause.
The discussion covers topics like hormone replacement therapy, the depletion of estrogen, and the physical changes that occur during menopause. They also touch on the emotional and relational challenges that can arise during this time. Both Heather and Asunta emphasize the importance of open conversations about these issues and the need to bring men into the discussion as well.
They also highlight the importance of taking care of oneself and making choices that promote health and well-being. Asunta shares her "five plus one" formula, which addresses various aspects of health and how they relate to the endocrine system.
The discussion covers topics like hormone replacement therapy, the depletion of estrogen, and the physical changes that occur during menopause. They also touch on the emotional and relational challenges that can arise during this time. Both Heather and Asunta emphasize the importance of open conversations about these issues and the need to bring men into the discussion as well.
They also highlight the importance of taking care of oneself and making choices that promote health and well-being. Asunta shares her "five plus one" formula, which addresses various aspects of health and how they relate to the endocrine system.
Episode Highlights
The Power of Open Conversation
"I think it's something that a lot of people want to do is open up. We've been taught, if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all, be seen and not heard. But one of the things that I think is very empowering to every individual is releasing whatever it is that you are feeling, saying something that might feel uncomfortable to say because you've not said it yet, but you need to say it. I think as long as the delivery is kind and compassionate, it's okay to say that. It's okay to disagree." - Assunta
Menopause Effects
"It's interesting because I think the thing that is the most interesting is menopause hormones, the depletion of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are never, ever discussed...When we were depleted, everything about our body deteriorate, which is why these young girls and young men are so beautiful effortlessly because their hormones are so balanced and regulated." - Assunta
Its Time for Women to Thrive
"We're not standing for it anymore. We're not putting up with it anymore. We are not going to sit in a rocking chair and wait to die with some chronic illness. We are doing everything we can to thrive. I mean, this is the time for us to thrive...until your last breath, you should be healthy and out of pain. And that's what it should be." - Assunta
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