Episode 13. Let's talk (gulp) perimenopause and how to do life transitions gracefully with guest Nerida Firman.
Today we talk with Nerida Firman, owner of Barre Society in Bendigo, about the transition women undertake through midlife. Nerida is a highly sought after nutritionist specialising in Women's health, particularly through Perimenopause and Menopause.
Women in the 35-60 year age bracket can often be overlooked by both medical and fitness industries with major hormonal changes taking place in the body.
We dive into some ways to lean into and nurture your body through perimenopause to feel confident in the skin you're in!
In this episode we cover:
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Changes in your body being frustrating
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When selfcare, diet or exercise actions that used to work don’t work anymore
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Misconceptions around when menopause starts
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Midlife being the busiest time of people’s lives, particularly with children
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How changes are not all doom and gloom
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How metabolism changes in midlife
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The midlife spread and why it happens
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Sleep changes and how helpful rest can still be
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Poor sleep can contribute to making weight loss harder
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The two types of inflammation - acute and chronic
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Using diet to fill yourself with good stuff first
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The benefit of the Mediterranean diet
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Looking at what time to eat certain foods
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Resistance and strength training.
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