Embrace the Beauty of Midlife: 50 Insights for Perimenopausal People

Join me on the Pause To Go podcast as I celebrate 50 years by delving into the beautiful complexities of midlife and menopause. Discover 50 valuable insights and lessons (one for each year of my life) for embracing change, finding joy in small moments, and prioritizing self-care.

Midlife is not a crisis, it's an opportunity. Embrace new beginnings and transformation. Move forward with confidence. - Bree Luck

• Check out the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) website to find a menopause specialist in your area.

• Consider attending a perimenopause party to connect with others going through similar experiences.

• Embrace your gray hair or experiment with different hair colors - it's your choice!

• Practice mindfulness by incorporating simple breathing techniques like deep breathing or box breathing into your daily routine.

• Try out new hobbies and explore new interests during midlife.

• Set boundaries and learn to say no when necessary - it's liberating!

• Volunteer and give back to enrich your life and help others.

• Reevaluate your friendships and focus on authentic, meaningful connections.

• Stay curious and keep asking questions to continue growing and learning.

• Celebrate the small wins in life to cultivate a mindset of gratitude and contentment.

• Stay consistent with exercise, even if it's just a brisk walk, to maintain physical health.

• Have fun with healthy eating and explore new recipes and ingredients suited for midlife.

• Ensure you're getting enough calcium to support your bone health.

• Schedule regular medical checkups to prioritize your overall well-being.

• Take care of your eye health and find some great reading classes!

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:02 - Welcome to Pause To Go,

00:01:11 - I'm turning 50.

00:02:22 - Side effects of perimenopause.

00:03:32 - Embracing changes and challenges.

00:08:02 - Celebrating small wins.

00:12:27 - Finding the right doctor.

00:17:27 - Stay Curious. 

00:17:43 - Thank You and Break.

00:18:06 - Leave me a message! 

00:19:17 - Thanks and Credits.

• https://www.twitter.com/awkwardsagepod

• https://www.facebook.com/pausetogopodcast

• https://pausetogopodcast.com

• https://www.linkedin.com/breeluck/

• https://www.youtube.com/@awkwardsagemedia

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