LLN Episode #261: Stacy Brix - How To Re-Map Your Perimenopause Experience To Become Your Best Self

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Why do successful women in their forties suddenly feel rage and brain fog, and how is it misdiagnosed?

The episode begins with an ad for Libsyn Ads and a podcast introduction by host Lynn Wadsworth. Lynn introduces guest Stacy Brix, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over seven years of experience in women's health, additional training as a doula and lactation counselor, and mindfulness training. Brix explains she entered the perimenopause space after noticing women felt lost and misinformed about their symptoms. They discuss how symptoms like brain fog, rage, and fatigue sneak up on successful women in their late thirties to fifties, often leading to misdiagnosis. Lynn shares her personal experience of having a hysterectomy at 39 after doctors dismissed her perimenopause concerns, highlighting the lack of healthy alternatives. Brix describes her holistic coaching programs, which combine clinical expertise with wellness coaching to help women set health goals. She emphasizes creating a wellness vision, where clients uncover hidden desires for their health and life. Brix details her evidence-based coaching approach, trained with Well Coaches, which uses lifestyle medicine and motivational interviewing to help clients achieve 70% of their goals in a three-day program. They talk about managing anxiety through mindfulness and somatic exercises, rather than just medication. Brix gives an example of a client with high cholesterol who realized she was eating unhealthily out of habit with her family, and how coaching helped her make enjoyable changes. They address barriers like misinformation about lab tests and supplements, and the challenge of navigating conversations in a distrustful climate. Brix advises women to invest in themselves through coaching or support groups. The episode ends with contact information and a call to action for listeners.

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