Menopause, Hormone Health, and Self-Advocacy with Jessica Chilvers Long
Are you navigating the wild ride of perimenopause or menopause? In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Chilvers Long, a holistic health coach and Pilates instructor, who is passionate about helping midlife women feel empowered during this transformative stage of life. Jessica shares her journey of managing perimenopause symptoms with lifestyle changes. She discusses the importance of being an informed advocate for your health, the role of estrogen in mitigating menopause symptoms, and how to shift your mindset around aging.
Listen in as Jessica dives into practical tips on requesting initial lab tests, understanding hormone imbalances, and exploring lifestyle practices and supplements to support your body during menopause. You'll learn about the protective benefits of estrogen, the common signs of hormonal shifts during menopause, and how early education can be a game-changer in preventative health. Whether you're looking to take control of your health or support someone going through this stage, this episode is packed with insights to help you make intelligent choices and feel less alone.
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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
Key symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
The role of estrogen in health during menopause.
The common signs of hormone imbalances in menopause.
Protective benefits of estrogen for various systems.
Strategies to prevent cognitive decline and other health issues.
How to shift your mindset around aging.
The importance of being your health advocate.
Lifestyle practices to ease menopause symptoms.
Alternative supplements and herbs for menopause support.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“The best way we know to offset the risks of cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease or breast cancer, and improve your quality of life is taking estrogen.” - Jessica Long
“Menopause hormone therapy works best for women who are also living a very healthy lifestyle and taking care of themselves.” - Jessica Long
“Be your own informed advocate. No one else is looking out for you more than yourself. You know your own body better than any doctor you talk to and only you receive the messages that your body is giving you. Make sure your voice is heard and make sure you’re using it.” - Jessica Long
