Finding Balance in Menopause with jill

Menopause Yoga with Petra: Learn how yoga can support strength and calm during Menopaue

During this episode listen to my conversation with Petra Coveeny. Petra is a yoga therapist based in the UK.  A senior yoga teacher, yoga therapist, teacher trainer, author and the founder of Menopause Yoga - launched in 2013. Based in the UK, her Menopause Yoga teacher training courses are internationally recognized, and she has trained over 1500 teachers in 50 countries so far. Petra is also a Personal Trainer level 3 and practices tai chi qigong. She has two children and lives by the sea in Brighton, Sussex, UK, with her dog Alfie. Her website is www.menopause-yoga.com [http://www.menopause-yoga.com/] As a yoga therapist myself it has been so helpful getting to know Petra. Her work on behalf of women in Menopause is  complete but her extended reach into Strength Training goes above and beyond in providing women with a full exercise routine well beyond yoga.  In this podcast you will learn: * How yoga provides a way to calm the nervous system, build strength, create balance and provides a gateway into understanding this new self. * The history of Menopause and how our perceptions of ourselves are largely based on this and germinate the care we take or don't take of ourselves * A simple practice you can do to get cardio without overdoing or taxing your nervous system. * How to ensure when you exercise you aren't overdoing and spiking your cortisol causing more stress.  If you want to work with Petra Coveney, you can find her online at wwwwMenopause-yoga.com and on Instagram and Facebook. Her books can be found on Singing Dragon and Amazon. If you want to attend one of my classes based on some of Petra's book and tailored for Menopause including strength resistance using your body weight and relaxation you can find me at www.closedlotusyt.com or on Instagram and Facebook. I am also on yoga Tube under Yoga for Healthy Aging and Menopause. Here you will find some Menopause focused practices.

Understanding Pelvic Health with Kim Tonovitz, DPT

In this podcast join Jill and DPT Kimberly Tonovitz in our discussion of pelvic health and how we can age while still maintaining our continence and our quality of life. Kim is a DPT at Thompson Health in Canandaigua NY where she works with women and men to regain and retain their continence and sexual function. Fifty four percent of women ages 20 and up state they have had some kind of leakage in the past year.  You will learn: * The causes of incontinence and why it doesn't have to be a part of aging * How does taking care of the musculature of the pelvic floor help to decrease kinds of incontinence and maintain sexual function as we age. * What are some things you can do today to help yourself maintain your continence * How to connect with someone who can help you get back to controlling your continence.  If you want to connect with a Physical Therapist in your area, reach out to your provider and tell them what you're experiencing. Don't be shy or afraid that you are the only one who is having these concerns. This happens to lots of people, men and women, and there are ways to get better and strengthen or relax your pelvic floor. A specialized PT can tell you what your main issue is and prescribe you an exercise plan to get back where you want to be.  Yoga is another way to relax and strengthen your pelvic floor with deep breathing and relaxation.  Want to engage with me. Visit my website www.closedlotusyt.com or my you tube channel Yoga for Aging and Menopause.

My Journey through Menopause with Jill Covert

In this Podcast you will learn about my journey through Menopause. I started having symptoms of Menopause almost exactly one year ago.  Since then, it's been a wild ride filled with mood swings, joint pain and hot flashes (OMG the hot flashes). It has been hard to get used to these crazy changes happening in my body but it has also led to some moments of clarity and growth.  I have learned to prioritize myself, to use herbs, make lifestyle changes, use yoga to support and calm my nervous system, and to use supportive relationships to improve my mood, symptoms and connection with others.  Join me in this episode as you learn: * the benefits of yoga; a breathing practice you might try to calm hot flashes * benefits of connection with others * how to get past the societal stereotypes to promote self care * the benefits of being open about what's happening to those you love You will hear the story of how this podcast came about and why and personal stories about my journey. Hopefully some of the experiences I have had sound familiar and will help you to feel not so alone in what you are experiencing. Contact me to work with me, to ask questions, or just to connect.  www.closdlotusyt.com or email me: closedlotusyt@gmail.com

Episode #3: Dr Ruth Odoi

Join me, Jill Covert, LMSW, C-IAYT yoga therapist in this conversation with Dr Ruth Odoi as we discuss nutrition, self-care, hormones and other changes in Menopause.   Dr. Ruth Odoi is a Functional Medicine Physician specializing in women’s health, with a focus on helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause with clarity and confidence.  Her approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of issues like fatigue, weight changes, poor sleep, and hormonal imbalances. By combining conventional medicine with a more personalized, whole-person approach, she helps women restore energy, improve their quality of life, and feel like themselves again.  Through her practice, Oasis Women’s Functional Medicine, Dr. Odoi is passionate about educating women, empowering them to understand their bodies, and providing practical, sustainable solutions for long-term health.  You will learn:  How getting adequate protein through animal proteins or vegetable proteins can help with mood swings Learn why self-care is so important during Peri-Menopause and Menopause When Hormones are best prescribed for management of symptoms And more discussion about weight gain, sleep issues, relationships and making changes during the Peri-Menopause and Menopause season  Dr Ruth Odoi can be reached at www.Oasisfunctionalwellness.com I can be reached at www.closedlotusyt.com and on Facebook and Instagram at closedlotusyoga

Ways to regulate your body naturally during Menopause with Dr Hallie Schoff

In this podcast meet my guest Hallie Schoff, Halie Schoff Cieslica is a functional practitioner, nutritionist, and the founder of Alpha Chiropractic Health and Wellness, a clinic that works with clients both in person and virtually around the world. Her approach focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic health concerns rather than simply managing symptoms. Halie specializes in hormone health, gut health, metabolic dysfunction, and nervous system regulation, often working with clients struggling with issues such as fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, hormone imbalances, fertility challenges, and chronic inflammation. Through personalized nutrition, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle strategies, she helps clients restore balance and build sustainable long-term health. She is also the host of the Alpha Health and Wellness Radio podcast, where she shares educational conversations with practitioners and experts across the wellness space, breaking down complex health topics into practical tools people can use in their everyday lives. In addition to her clinical work, Halie is the co-founder of Sunna Wellness Elixirs, a functional beverage brand focused on creating thoughtfully formulated drinks that support metabolic health and overall wellness using real, functional ingredients. Her mission is to help people reconnect with foundational health practices and understand how the body is designed to heal when properly supported. Socials: instagram @ drhalieschoff and @alphahealthwellness Tiktok @dr. halieschoff website www.drhalieschoff.com [http://www.drhalieschoff.com/] We discuss:  menopause and nutrition including how vitamins, and supplements can be helpful throughout Menopause what foods help to keep your energy up, maintain your gut health, naturally regulate your hormones, and keep you balanced the importance of stress management and healthy diet, what to eat and how much and what the benefits are of taking care of yourself fully in this stage of life the nervous system and how foods, good life practices, movement practices like yoga and vitamins can help to keep your metabolism and mood in check Want to reach me?  website: www.closedlotusyt.com Facebook: Closed lotus yoga Instagram: @Closedlotusyoga