Transforming 45

The Menopause Industry Wants You to Buy More. Your Body Wants Less with Dr. Nayan Patel

This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with pharmacist, wellness expert, and author Dr. Nayan Patel for a powerful conversation about the missing pieces in the menopause and longevity conversation. Please note - this episode was recorded before the term PCOS was evolved to PMOS.  Together they unpack: * Why hormones are only one piece of the puzzle * The connection between stress, insulin, and hormone imbalance * GLP-1 medications and the concerns women need to understand * Oxidative stress and cellular health * What glutathione actually does in the body * Why prevention matters more than “fixing” * The emotional overwhelm women are carrying in midlife This conversation moves beyond quick fixes and into a more nuanced understanding of energy, aging, and wraparound care. Chapters: 00:00 — Welcome + introducing Dr. Nayan Patel 01:40 — What’s missing from the hormone conversation 03:00 — Stress, insulin & the “real” drivers of symptoms 05:50 — Environmental toxins, xenoestrogens & PCOS *This was recorded prior to the change to PMOS. 09:30 — Why hormone therapy isn’t the full solution 12:00 — “The lion is chasing us 24/7” 15:00 — Coaching, behaviour change & emotional patterns 18:45 — The truth about GLP-1 medications 25:10 — Muscle loss, resistance training & midlife health 27:00 — What glutathione actually is 33:00 — Why oxidative stress matters 37:00 — The body needs less, not more 39:30 — Wraparound care & prevention 43:00 — Aging is not the enemy 45:00 — Closing thoughts Transforming 45 drops every Thursday. Connect with Lisa: Website: Liberated Menopause [https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Instagram: @lboate [https://www.instagram.com/lboate?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467  YouTube: Transforming 45  lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Connect with Dr. Patel: Website: http://aurowellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Aurowellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aurowellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auro.wellness?_t=8nrXA1jnFeM&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aurowellness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

We Are Not Falling Apart: The Truth About Midlife Identity, Relationships & Letting Go with Angela Burk

What if nothing is going wrong… but everything is changing? In this deeply honest and unfiltered conversation, Lisa sits down with Angela Burk—author, marketing strategist, and self-proclaimed midlife hell-raiser—to talk about what it actually feels like to move through midlife. From confronting the mirror to redefining relationships, navigating shifting identities, and parenting adult children, this episode names the things so many women feel—but struggle to articulate. This is a conversation about grief, growth, desire, partnership, and the quiet (and not-so-quiet) realization that you are no longer who you used to be. And maybe… that’s the point. In this episode, we explore: * Why midlife can feel so confronting—and why that matters * The identity shift no one prepares you for * How relationships evolve (and strain) in this phase * What changes in partnership, intimacy, and communication * Parenting adult children and the grief no one talks about * The power of saying what you need—out loud * Why you’re not falling apart… you’re becoming About Angela Burk: Angela Burk is a writer, marketing strategist, and author of Real Girl’s Guide to Midlife. She is a fierce advocate for women reclaiming their stories and building bold, unapologetic lives in midlife. A mom of seven in a beautifully blended family, Angela splits her time between California and Australia. Connect with Angela: 🔗 Learn more: www.realgirlsguide55.com [http://www.realgirlsguide55.com] Website: ttps://www.realgirlsguide.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realgirlsguide/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realgirlsguide55/ 📩 Follow Angela on Substack Connect with Lisa 🌐 Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca [https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca]📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lboate👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/liberatedmenopause📧 Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca 🎙️ Transforming 45 releases new episodes every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What School Could Be — If We Had The Courage To Imagine Differently with jeewan chanicka and Alison Bradshaw

What School Could Be — If We Had The Courage To Imagine Differently  Lisa is joined by jeewan chanicka and Alison Bradshaw for a powerful conversation about the future of public education in Ontario and beyond. The conversation explores: * Ontario’s new attendance and standardized testing policies * Why students are disengaging from school * The impact of policy on neurodivergent learners * The difference between education as a public good vs workforce pipeline * Indigenous approaches to learning and community * The role of governance, trustees, and privatization * What education could become if rooted in humanity and belonging Key Takeaways: * Behaviour is communication, not defiance * Attendance problems are often symptoms of deeper systemic issues * Standardized exams frequently measure stress and privilege more than intelligence * Public education should develop humans, not just workers * Indigenous knowledge systems challenge industrialized education models * Hope requires imagination and action Connect wtih Lisa: Website: Liberated Menopause Consulting & Coaching [https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Instagram: @lboate [https://www.instagram.com/lboate?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.c [lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca]a Connect with jeewan chanicka: Website: https://jeewanchanicka.com/ [https://jeewanchanicka.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredreturnjourney/ [https://www.instagram.com/sacredreturnjourney/] Connect with Alison Bradshaw: https://www.instagram.com/alison8958/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

103 Perimenopause Symptoms Later… Here’s What Every Woman Needs to Know with Andrea Donsky

What if everything you’re feeling… actually makes sense? In this powerful episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Andrea Donsky—nutritionist, 7x published menopause researcher, and co-founder of Morphus—to break open the conversation women were never taught to have. From the shocking reality that menopause is completely absent from school curriculum to the 100+ symptoms most women don’t even know exist, this conversation is equal parts validating, eye-opening, and empowering. If you’ve ever thought “I don’t feel like myself anymore”—this episode is for you. What You'll Learn: * Why menopause education is still missing globally * The 103+ symptoms of perimenopause (beyond hot flashes) * Why so many women feel dismissed by healthcare providers * The emotional impact of body changes (and how to navigate it) * How to communicate what’s happening—to doctors, partners, and yourself * Why “you don’t have to suffer” can feel so uncomfortable (and why it matters) * The #1 place to start if you want to feel better now Key Moments: * The moment Lisa’s pants didn’t do up—and what it revealed * Phantom smells, itchy ears, and symptoms no one talks about * The cultural conditioning that equates success with suffering * Why menopause is impacting your relationships more than you think * The power of naming what’s happening in your body Key Takeaways: You are not broken. You are not alone. And you do not have to suffer. Connect with Lisa: Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca [https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate [https://www.instagram.com/lboate]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467  Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Free Guide: How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty Connect with Andrea Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn: @andreadonsky @wearemorphus 📖 Book: Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best: nourishingmenopausebook.com [http://nourishingmenopausebook.com] 🌐 Website: www.wearemorphus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Midlife Isn’t a Crisis. It’s a Reckoning (in the best way) with Udo Erasmus

What if the thing you’ve been trying to avoid… is actually the way back to yourself? This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Udo Erasmus—a pioneer in the health and wellness space and co-founder of Udo’s Choice—to explore the connection between heartache, healing, and coming home to your body. From surviving war as a child to decades studying biology, psychology, and human nature, Udo shares a perspective that challenges everything we’ve been taught about where fulfillment comes from. In this episode: * Why heartache isn’t something to fix—but something to feel * The disconnect that happens after childhood—and how it shapes our lives * Why midlife is the moment your body calls you back * The difference between chasing fulfillment vs. embodying it * A simple daily practice to reconnect to yourself Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Udo Erasmus and His Journey 04:44 The Impact of Curiosity and Persistence 09:59 Understanding Heartache and Disconnection 15:56 Reframing Heartache as a Gift 23:05 The Essence of Love and Connection 27:55 The Importance of Self-Connection 33:20 The Need for a New Understanding of Health This is a conversation about peace, presence, and the radical idea that nothing is missing—only forgotten. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Thursday on all podcast platforms + YouTube. What if what you’re feeling right now… isn’t something to fix—but something to listen to? In this episode of Transforming 45, I’m joined by Udo Erasmus to unpack a powerful truth: 👉 Heartache isn’t the problem 👉 Disconnection is 👉 And midlife is your way back If you’ve done everything “right” but still feel off, this conversation will land. ✨ We talk about: * Why heartache might be your turning point * How we lose connection to ourselves * Why midlife is a wake-up call—not a breakdown * A simple way to start coming back to your body 🎙️ New episodes every Thursday on all platforms. Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca/ [https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate [https://www.instagram.com/lboate] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca ✨ Free Guide: How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty Connect with Udo: Website: https://udoerasmus.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/ 🎥 YouTube DescriptionMidlife Isn’t a Crisis. It’s When You Burn the Script.🔗 Let’s Stay ConnectedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]