Teachings, exercises, and reflections to help you be mindful during menopause from a respected psychologist. The Mindful Menopause Workbook will help you bring mindfulness into your day-to-day activities during menopause with teachings, exercises, and meditations. Learn how to recognize and achieve a more balanced, peaceful, and joyful orientation to menopause and beyond. The Mindful Menopause Workbook provides a year’s worth of daily teachings and prompts that offer you moments for self-care and self-development—mentally, physically, and spiritually. Each daily teaching includes space for you to write about the thoughts, emotions, or sensations that are arising for you. This is followed by guided meditations and breath exercises that promote body-mind unity through deep relaxation and expanded peaceful awareness. The book also includes an in-depth illustrated guide to yoga postures and outlines sequential poses that foster greater ease and awareness of your body. Mindful Menopause sensitively addresses issues that commonly arise during menopause, and gives recommendations for managing symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, low energy and libido, anxiety, depression, hot flashes, physical discomfort, poor digestion, and weight gain. Together, these teachings, exercises, and reflections will help you approach menopause mindfully and joyfully, allowing you to deepen your practice and transition gracefully into this new stage of your life.
In her book, The Mindful Menopause, women's mindfulness expert Clarissa Hughes teaches readers how to transform their menopause journey from one of challenge into empowerment to go through the menopause with kindness and understanding. Each story and lesson in the book guides readers to release the stress, lack of confidence and body image issues and guides them towards a sense of clarity and control. The lessons help readers to deal with the symptoms of menopause, with compassion. Readers will learn to focus awareness, relax the body, and ride out the storm.Training the mind to be more aware and to pay more attention to thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations right here right now will give readers a sense of perspective and choice in situations that too often makes them feel powerless. When the menopause seems overwhelming, this book will help guide them back to a sense of peace and ease.Clarissa says, "My commitment with this book is to support as many women as possible and for them to know that, although mindfulness cannot entirely remove the symptoms of menopause, it can help you deal with them more calmly and compassionately. Moreover, in so doing it will boost mental health and physical well-being and bring an increased sense of joy. This is not mindfulness buzz that we see and post on social media. Rather, doable, practical mindfulness that lives both on and off the meditation cushion."When readers follow simple daily mindfulness practices, they 'll begin to feel happier and less stressed. They will find strength when they are down and support when they 're feeling powerless to the changes. Follow the secrets revealed in this book to enhance your life and happiness, to discover that the menopause can be a mindful transformation to the next chapter in life.
With the right tools, you can change your experience of menopause. In this supportive book, and its ten relaxing audio downloads, mindful hypnotherapist Sophie Fletcher equips you with powerful skills to manage the challenges of perimenopause and menopause. Drawing on years of experience helping women at times of transition, Sophie will show you: Effective ways to harness the mind, body and hormone connection Visualisations, affirmations and mindfulness exercises to reduce anxiety and stress Techniques to ease insomnia, weight gain and hot flushes Mindful Menopause will ensure you feel empowered, in control and ready to embrace this liberating time of life.
No woman experiences menopause in exactly the same way. Some may endure hot flashes, irritability, or mood swings, while others experience insomnia, anxiety, or even depression. And while you have probably heard about the benefits and drawbacks of hormone-replacement therapy (HRT), you should also know that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proven effective not only in treating the emotional symptoms of menopause, but the physical aspects as well. With this workbook, you will learn exactly what is happening to your body during this transition and create a personalized treatment plan to help you feel better right away. Also included are easy-to-use worksheets and charts so that you can track and manage your symptoms and determine which treatments are working. Whether you are looking for an alternative to HRT, or simply want to supplement your treatment, this workbook is an essential resource for gaining control over your menopause symptoms. This comprehensive program will help you: • Recognize symptoms and create an individualized treatment plan • Manage hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia • Cope with anxiety, depression, and mood swings • Discover natural and alternative therapies • Make diet, lifestyle, and environmental changes
An enchanting collection of midlife musings, moon magic, and meditations for mindful menopause.Over the last three years menopause has brought me to my knees. In this humbled position, I offer anecdotes, potential antidotes, and some not so common advice. According to the Mayo Clinic, menopause is experienced by over 3 million women a year in the United States alone. What makes this book different is viewing menopause as a time of incredible spiritual growth and creativity, rather than just a physical experience that needs a special diet or more exercise. The book offers concrete tools such as guided visualizations, meditations, and rituals to honor this significant passage in a woman's life. Rather than a dry reference book, it includes humorous stories, inspiring poetry, and juicy practices to experience mindful menopause.
An enchanting collection of midlife musings, moon magic, and meditations for mindful menopause.Over the last three years menopause has brought me to my knees. In this humbled position, I offer anecdotes, potential antidotes, and some not so common advice. According to the Mayo Clinic, menopause is experienced by over 3 million women a year in the United States alone. What makes this book different is viewing menopause as a time of incredible spiritual growth and creativity, rather than just a physical experience that needs a special diet or more exercise. The book offers concrete tools such as guided visualizations, meditations, and rituals to honor this significant passage in a woman's life. Rather than a dry reference book, it includes humorous stories, inspiring poetry, and juicy practices to experience mindful menopause.
Thriving Through the Change- The Power of Positivity and Self-Care in Menopause Self-Care During Menopause and Navigating Menopause Mindfully Are you seeking guidance on managing menopause with positivity? Do you need practical advice on self-care during menopause? "Thriving Through the Change: The Power of Positivity and Self-Care in Menopause" is here to offer insightful guidance and tools to help you navigate this important phase of life. This book does more than address the physical changes of menopause; it encourages you to embrace the menopause as a transformative period, a time for personal growth during menopause. It is a unique guide that helps you view menopause not as an ending, but as a beginning, an opportunity to learn and grow. Whether you are on the cusp of this phase or already in the thick of it, this book provides a variety of natural remedies for menopause symptoms, empowering you with options to handle this transition in the way that suits you best. But the journey doesn't end with menopause. In fact, this is just the beginning. As you embrace life post-menopause, learn how to continue thriving in post-menopause, celebrating this transition and the freedom that it often brings. Above all, this book encourages you to embrace the changes that come with menopause. Through practical advice and real-life examples, you will learn the art of navigating menopause mindfully. This book is more than a guide; it is a companion on your journey through menopause, championing the power of positivity and self-care every step of the way. Key Highlights Holistic Approach: This book provides a unique holistic perspective on menopause, considering not just the physical but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of this significant life stage. Practical and Actionable Advice: Throughout the book, readers will find a wealth of practical advice and strategies that they can implement in their daily lives, from nutrition and exercise to mindfulness practices and stress management. Real-Life Experiences: Interspersed within the book are real-life stories from diverse women who have navigated menopause with positivity and self-care, providing inspiration, empowerment, and practical wisdom. Empowering Perspective: The book encourages a paradigm shift, viewing menopause not as an ending but as a period of personal growth, liberation, and transformation. In-Depth Information: The book provides comprehensive information on menopause, debunking common myths, and offering insights into various therapeutic approaches, including alternative therapies, hormone replacement therapy, and natural remedies. Tools for Mindset Change: It offers tools and techniques to cultivate a positive mindset, manage mood swings, and use humor as a coping strategy. Self-Care Techniques: The book promotes self-care as a critical aspect of navigating menopause, providing detailed advice on how to adapt self-care routines, prioritize rest, and use creative outlets for stress management. Additional Resources: In the concluding sections, readers are provided with additional resources for further reading and exploration, menopause-friendly recipes, and relaxation techniques and exercises. This book is a powerful resource for any woman looking to navigate her menopause journey with positivity, resilience, and grace. "Thriving Through the Change" is your indispensable guide to embracing and celebrating menopause with positivity, strength, and grace. Your journey towards thriving starts here.
Are you struggling to recognize yourself amidst the whirlwind of menopausal changes, wondering how to regain control? With every unexpected hot flash, unexplained weight gain, or sleepless night, it's easy to feel lost and out of control. You're not alone if you're yearning for a return to balance, inner harmony, and well-being WITHOUT resorting to quick fixes or medication-only approaches. The desire for a holistic path through menopause is growing, and times are changing - there is a shift in how we see menopause, not as a decline but as a new chapter of wisdom, fulfillment, and self-discovery. However, in a society that views this transition unfavorably, clear guidance on how to thrive through menopause is hard to come by, scarce and scattered across contradicting sources on the internet. That's why, in this book, you'll discover: Nutritional blueprints that align with your changing body's needs, empowering you to feel energized and balanced. Deep insights into the hormonal upheavals and how they influence your physical, mental, and emotional health. Practical strategies for managing common symptoms, from hot flashes to mood swings, with easy lifestyle adjustments. Movement & exercise regimens tailored to bolster your strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Sleep solutions address the elusive quest for restful nights, reconnecting you with the healing power of sleep. A supportive perspective on sexual health, rekindling intimacy and pleasure during menopause and beyond. Steps to transform societal stereotypes into a celebration of growth, wisdom, and the beauty of evolving. This book is a beacon for every woman journeying through menopause, offering coping mechanisms and practical pathways to thrive. If you're looking for a scientifically backed yet digestible guide to thriving through menopause, look no further.
Interviews with and case studies of women in the U.S., accompanied by research in this text, show how our perceptions, thoughts, and spiritual practices can help women through menopause without drugs and their potential side effects. More and more women today are seeking natural ways to cope with menopause, including through mindfulness techniques and Eastern practices such as meditation. Women of various races, ages, and socioeconomic status interviewed at length for this study explain their experiences, victories, and setbacks in their quests to overcome this natural but body- and brain-altering change. Complementing findings from her research with wider outside research, author Deborah Merrill explains how popular culture depictions, race, class, and education all alter women's perceptions of the meaning of menopause, and how those perceptions can complicate, exacerbate, or alleviate physical and psychological symptoms. She details the "medical view" that views menopause as a problem to be solved, rather than as a natural event. And, through women's words and case studies, she details psychospiritual approaches many are adopting to cope, instead of seeking potentially harmful medicines. Readers will find new insights, wisdom, and potential solutions in the array of voices, experiences, and paths taken and presented in this book.
"Very readable, comprehensive, up-to-date... an excellent guide." - Isaac Schiff, MD, Harvard Medical School Deeply optimistic, reassuring, and essential, the book the North American Menopause Society called “required reading” is now revised and updated, with over 20 percent new material that incorporates the latest medical findings, cutting-edge research, and best-practices advice. Expertly separating fact from fiction in the latest “breakthrough” medical studies, it shows you what to pay attention to, and what you can ignore. Learn about the role of hormones and the latest advances in hormone therapy. The truth about hot flashes and how to deal with getting one at work. The impact of menopause on sexuality and how to manage an up-and-down libido. There are chapters on heart health (how to protect it), moods (how to ride them out), and exercise (how to stretch without strain). And finally, why this period of life can be a natural springboard to staying healthy, feeling great, and looking beautiful for the next act of your life. Your Questions, Your Answers: Is it possible that I could get another period after more than a year without one? Losing weight at midlife feels like an uphill battle—what’s the healthiest approach? How do I perform a breast self-exam? Is hormone therapy necessary—and if so, which one is right for me? How effective are Kegel exercises, and how do I do them? I’m starting to get adult acne—is this normal?
