LLN Episode #219: Eileen Franco - Beyond the Pause: Empowering Women through Menopause

About Eileen Franco Eileen Franco is a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach from the International Association of Wellness Professionals. She teaches women going through menopause natural solutions to reverse the effects of menopause without any medication and adverse health risks. She empowers women with knowledge and through a holistic approach, she coaches her clients in creating a physical transformation so they can feel amazing again. She has been a guest on several Podcasts spreading the message of wellness and how to navigate menopause successfully and has been featured as Holistic Wellness Coach in the Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self from the International Association of Wellness Professional. What We Discuss In This Episode In this episode, we chat about some of the things that are going on in the body, and the changes that are occurring. We discuss some of the foundational things we must do to start feeling better and why natural vs HRT.What natural body processes can transform your menopause journey and your well-being? What other areas of wellness women need to keep on the radar during menopause. Weight Gain and Hormones: The real reason why we gain weight during menopause: Cortisol overrides other hormones and causes increased insulin, the fat storage hormone. Reducing stress is key to lowering cortisol and managing weight. Adaptogens like ashwagandha can help lower cortisol. Natural Solutions: Why Eileen recommends that women try the natural route versus take medication & ways to accomplish the natural element. Essential oils like progesterone plus help hot flashes. Detoxification with chlorella and lemon water is important. Gut health from probiotics, prebiotics, and fermented foods is critical. Anti-inflammatory diet with no processed foods or added sugars. Areas of Focus: Detoxification, gut, brain, liver, thyroid, adrenals, skin. Must be a holistic approach. Toxins cause inflammation and hormone disruption. Fragrances can lead to endometriosis and diabetes. Adrenal Fatigue: What is Adrenal Fatigue and how does this affect menopause? Over-production of cortisol leads to adrenal fatigue. Phases progress from overactivation to fatigue, aches, and round-the-clock exhaustion. Adrenal fatigue goes unrecognized by mainstream medicine. Key Takeaways Hormone imbalance during menopause can lead to weight gain, hot flashes, anxiety, depression, and more. Reducing stress and inflammation are key to managing menopause symptoms naturally. Detoxification, gut health, adrenal health, and thyroid health are important areas of focus. Diet and lifestyle changes are critical for long-term improvement. Skin care products can contribute to hormone disruption and toxicity. Free Resource From Eileen Franco A Free 30 Minute Wellness Assessment Call: https://calendly.com/radiantwellnessco/wellness-assessment Skincare: https://eileenfranco.hughandgrace.com Connect With Eileen Franco Website: https://www.radiantwellnessco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiantwellnessco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menopausewellnesscoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/radiantwellnessco Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins, overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, menopause & much more ... so women can feel energized, healthy, and lighter, with a new sense of purpose. Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth: How to Thrive in Menopause: MENOPAUSE Messing Up your life? Maybe you're seeing the number on the scale creep higher and higher and you're noticing your usual efforts to lose weight aren't working. Then there's the hot blazes, night sweats, and sleeping fitfully, not to mention that you're fighting tears one moment, raging the next, and then, the shameful guilt sets in because you've just blasted your partner – for nothing…again! Learn how to successfully and holistically navigate perimenopause and full-blown menopause, and even reconcile all the hormonal changes and challenges that go along with it. You'll be feeling energized, healthier, and more in control so you can take on your day confidently and live life joyfully – even in menopause. I've got this FREE solution tool for you. Download my guide here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/thrive-through-menopause/ Grab Your Opportunity For a Free Call with Lynne: Would you love to be successful focusing on improved health & wellbeing in 2024? Maybe you'd like to increase your energy levels, reduce or maintain a healthy weight, ditch the brain fog & belly bloat. Or maybe you'd love some more strategies to help transform you into a "magnificent midlifer" who's fully energized - charged & ready to start each new day with anticipation and & joy, Or maybe you have some illness you've been facing and it's compounded by menopause. I'd love to chat. Contact me to schedule your FREE HEALTHY YOU Clarity Call. We'll discuss where you're at on your journey and how I can help you successfully navigate your life through this "midlife season" with grace and ease. Schedule your time >>here Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Pandora are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference!