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In this powerful and emotional episode of Fertility Village Live we shine a light on a journey shaped by courage, diagnosis, and the fierce, unwavering love between a mother and daughter.Brianna Gill joins us alongside her mother, Lou Ann, to share her experience of being diagnosed with MRKH (Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome) as a teenager—a diagnosis that altered her vision of motherhood and ignited a long, heartfelt path to building her family through surrogacy.Together, Brianna and Lou Ann open up about the heartbreak, strength, and deep connection that carried them through every step. From navigating MRKH to choosing surrogacy, this episode is a tribute to resilience, mother-daughter love, and the power of support that never wavers.This conversation is for:Anyone living with or learning about MRKHFamilies exploring or undergoing surrogacyThose facing the emotional weight of infertility, especially around Mother's DayAnyone who believes in the beauty and strength of chosen and biological family✨ It's a story of heartbreak, hope, and how love builds families.
Dans cet épisode inspirant, Louann, aujourd'hui étudiante à la Sorbonne, revient sur son incroyable parcours en PASS/LAS. Partie de Bretagne pour Paris, elle décroche la 5ᵉ place sur 1400 candidats... malgré un énorme coup dur : elle contracte la mononucléose juste avant ses premiers partiels.Louann nous livre :Ses choix stratégiques au lycée et sur ParcoursupSa méthode d'organisation ultra-efficace, entre mind maps, fiches, flashcards et entraînement actifComment elle a transformé la pré-rentrée en véritable tremplinSa routine quotidienne millimétrée (réveil 6h, 10h de taf par jour
I'm a retired attorney who fell into photography in 2010 when my wife insisted we go to Africa, and my trusty point-and-shoot just wouldn't cut it. I bought a DSLR, read the manual on the 20-hour flight, and instantly became the “expert” among travelers who hadn't cracked theirs open. I'm open to photographing anything, switching subjects whenever I feel stuck. My wife Louann, also a retired attorney, started by snapping photos of her beloved garden with my old camera and soon became both muse and critic. We push each other to see the world differently, and sharing this passion together has made the journey all the more rewarding.
ARTCENA et Rue du Conservatoire présentent « Première écoute » un rendez-vous audio pour découvrir les textes lauréats de l'Aide nationale à la création de textes dramatiques. Découvrez le texte « Siderari » de Lou-Ann Valat, lecture dirigée par Françoise Viallon Murphy, lu par Florence Payros et Françoise Viallon Murphy de Rue du Conservatoire. CRÉDITS : Production : ARTCENA et Rue du Conservatoire Création sonore : Marc Sayous
Les élèves de 1e STMG du lycée Albert Camus à Bois-Colombes ont écrit et enregistré cette émission spéciale après avoir vu la pièce "Passeport" d'Alexis Michalik au théâtre de l'Avant-Seine. "Des jeunes au théâtre" est animé par Nour. Dans une première partie, Lina, Neila, Lou-Ann, Chloé et Sandia font une présentation de la pièce, suivi d'une interview de Julien par Paul sur les codes vestimentaires au théâtre. Enfin, Hamza, Marouane, Elyes et Eliott ont une discussion sur leur expérience du théâtre. Dans une seconde partie, Sarah, Wendy, Marwa et Timo-Giny mènent une interview d'Emmanuelle Bourges, représentante de l'association SINGA ayant pour objet l'intégration des personnes réfugiées et migrantes en France. Dans une dernière partie, Flavie et Rihanne décortiquent pour nous les démarches administratives des réfugiés. Ensuite, Hiba, Emie, Mourad, Hanz et Fares organisent un débat sur la perception des migrants en France. Enfin, Yohan, Swan et Dan clôturent l'émission avec un dialogue fictif entre un père et son fils à la sortie de la pièce "Passeport". Réalisation : Amina, Norhane, Khadija Musiques : - Grand Bain / Dadju feat Ninho - Yakalelo / SDM Lien vers le site de l'association SINGA : https://wearesinga.org/ Cette émission a été réalisée dans le cadre d'un atelier radio animé par Rosalie Berne et Mélissande Bry à Radio Campus Paris le 7 février 2025.
Hey everyone, it's Erica. A few months ago, I was scrolling through reels on Instagram, when I came across Louann's page, which is called @themarionnettepianist. Louann is diagnosed with mitochondrial myopathy, a disease that can cause severe muscle weakness. She is also diagnosed with epilepsy. However, she is more importantly a board-certified neurologist and a talented classical pianist. On Louann's feed, what instantly caught my eye were the two intricate harnesses supporting her forearms to play piano. As someone who grew up classically trained in piano and also majored in music, I was really intrigued by her setup, and wanted to chat with her more about it. In this episode, we talk a lot about our favorite composers, the accommodations Louann has had to make for her work and her music, and her incredible sense of resilience through it all. I really enjoyed listening to Louann's story, and hope you will too. Follow Louann and her music here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCvxsVb5YnMuBoF1-BobVXgA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarionettepianistFollow the Just Say Maybe Podcast IG here: www.instagram.com/justsaymaybepodcastDisclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for therapy. Please seek professional help from a licensed clinician or therapist.
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7:05 a.m. - Dr. LouAnn Woodward - Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs and Dean of School of Medicine at UMMC & Dr. Alan Jones - Associate Vice-Chancellor of Health Affairs at UMMC Topic: Update from UMMC, they've had a lot going on recently with their new cancer center and also discuss the next legislative session, i.e. their perspective as medical professionals on Medicaid expansion in the state. 8:05 a.m. - Lynn Posey - Executive Director, MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Topic: Update from MDWFP and hunting season in Mississippi.
Doug is honored to have Senator Lou Ann Linehan on the show to help us better understand School Choice Referendum 435 that's on the ballot. Plus we also talk about the race for her seat in District 39 and more. Father Stoley also shared his thoughts as well.
Elle n'a que 14 ans et veut écrire à Emmanuel Macron pour changer les rythme scolaires : Lou-Ann Fischer a lancé une pétition sur internet qui a déjà recueilli plus de 11.000 signatures. Ecoutez L'invité de RTL Midi avec Eric Brunet et Céline Landreau du 02 septembre 2024.
Elle n'a que 14 ans et veut écrire à Emmanuel Macron pour changer les rythme scolaires : Lou-Ann Fischer a lancé une pétition sur internet qui a déjà recueilli plus de 11.000 signatures. Ecoutez L'invité de RTL Midi avec Eric Brunet et Céline Landreau du 02 septembre 2024.
LouAnn Davis and fellow primary teachers used songs as a springboard for thinking about and discussing residential schools and students' Mi'kmaq culture and language. This episode of the Teaching Canada's History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award recognizes excellence and innovation in the teaching of Canadian history. To learn more, visit CanadasHistory.ca/Awards.
Unsere Reise nach Wigtown, Schottland Teil 2. Diesmal treffen wir tatsächlich den Autor des wunderbaren "Tagebuch eines Buchhändlers". Inhabers des "The Bookshop" in der schottischen "Booktown". Wir bekommen ein Interview und haben eine trefflich schöne Zeit... Hier der Link zur Seite von Shauns Buchhandlung Und hier der Link zur Facebook Seite Und für unsere wunderbaren Gastgeber aus Wigtown hier die Übersetzung in ein hoffentlich akzeptables Englisch: "Hello everyone out there. Today I'm assuming that you are regular listeners. If not, you should definitely listen to last week's episode first. Last Friday we started taking you on a trip to Wigtown in Scotland. Scotland's official 'Booktown', home of Shaun Bythell, author of 'Diary of a Bookseller' and owner of 'The Bookshop'. Well, we are still on this same journey. We've already searched the bookstore extensively, gotten to know the area a bit, met a lot of nice people, but still missed Shaun himself. Today is supposed to be the big day when we meet him. It won't be the last time. Because, like the entire area, there seems to be a very special magic about it and its people. Probably some fairy thing. We have definitely already succumbed to this magic. Nevertheless, it is important to bring some order into your thoughts today. After all, this meeting with Shaun was the original trigger for the whole trip. And many of the questions we want to ask Shaun have been deepened by our first few days. How can it be that a place like Wigtown offers enough space for ten or more bookstores in a region that has fewer inhabitants than our city? How is Shaun today? After his international success as an author. Is he still a bookseller at heart? However. It's not just the questions that are exciting, but also the person. A few pictures say a lot less than the bookstore and the town of Wigtown alone. We are excited and Katha is almost a bit in awe of the moment. What will Shaun say and what kind of person is he really? [THE INTERVIEW] Shaun was fantastic. We still met very often. Also random and spontaneous. We had lunch in his kitchen, drank together and talked about books and authors. Especially about Ian Banks, who he knew himself... Overall, these almost 10 days were a wonderful time. We didn't get far beyond the south of Scotland. But we met great and wonderful people. And we were allowed to breathe in deeply the scent of the books and inhale the fantastic spirit of Scotland. We are eternally grateful for that. Thank you Steve, thank you Nicki, thank you Shaun, thank you Christie, thank you Louann, thank you Katha, thank you everyone! If I have forgotten anyone, I am very sorry and it was certainly not intentional. Just feel for “everyone”! addressed. We hope you guys out there enjoyed this little journey too. We can only advise you to take this journey too. It's definitely worth it. I wish you a nice weekend today. See you soon. Ciao, arrivederci, your Gerd..."
Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:33:27 We received some sad news today here at Two Chairs No Waiting headquarters. The wonderful Elizabeth MacRae passed away on Monday May 27, 2024. She was 88 years old when she passed but she will always be remembered by Mayberry fans as a compassionate lady who enjoyed life and shared […]
We're joined by sisters Angie Geis and Christine Newbold, the duo behind Noboleis Vineyards. In March of 2005, their parents Bob & Lou Ann purchased 84 acres in Augusta, MO which has transformed into the winery you see today. The business has grown as they've expanded the tasting room in Augusta, launched wholesale products, and continue to add to a line of 30+ Missouri-made wines. In this episode we learn the story behind the winery, new and exciting plans, working with your family, and more. Support the Show.
Doug welcomes State Senator Lou Ann Linehan to talk about the specifics of LB 1402 and respond to the petition of Support Our School's drive to repeal a large part of LB1402.
In this interview, John Pinna and Lou Ann Sabatier discuss the importance of effective storytelling, particularly in the context of advocating for international religious freedom and persecuted communities. They explore the challenges facing journalists and content creators in an evolving media landscape, emphasizing the need for strategic, intentional storytelling that resonates with audiences and drives change. Sabatier shares her "F.R.A.M.E.S." framework for crafting compelling narratives, highlighting the importance of framing issues, reframing for common ground, understanding the audience, crafting a clear message, and evoking emotion respectfully. They also delve into the role of data, verification, and trust in storytelling, as well as the need for collaboration among advocates to amplify marginalized voices effectively. https://sabatierconsulting.com https://forbwomen.org/ Special Guest: Lou Ann Sabatier.
7:20 a.m. - Dr. LouAnn Woodward - Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs and Dean of School of Medicine at UMMC Topic: Update from UMMC, they
Do you get excitement through generating ideas and sharing with others? Do you see limitless possibilities?On this episode, we put the spotlight on the CliftonStrengths® Ideation® talent theme. Joining us to share personal insights are two fellow e2grow and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coaches -- Louann McCurdy and Bill Beachy. With Ideation® in their top 5, Louann and Bill provide excellent examples of how Ideation® talents shows up for them, and how others might come to understand this theme.Listen and learn how this energizing Strategic Thinking talent shines within each of our guests. With both guests sharing Strategic + Ideation, we hear similarities, yet when we begin exploring the interplay of their other talent pairings we also see slight differences. Both our guests share that their Ideation® theme provides them with this feeling of infinite possibilities and ideas to explore. There's a creative energy to this theme and an eager desire to share their ideas with others. And an acceptance and appreciation for the process, expressing that it is okay if not all the ideas are great, there will always be more...Share with us your experiences with the Ideation ® theme. What would you add to our learnings?SPECIAL GUESTS:Louann McCurdy @ PeerSpectives ConsultingLinkedIn | Website: Louann's Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Strategic | Ideation | Connectedness | Learner | MaximizerBill Beachy @ Beachy GroupLinkedIn | WebsiteBill's Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Strategic | Ideation | Activator | Maximizer | Futuristic YOUR HOSTS:Jen Werner @ Jen Werner CoachingLinkedIn | Website | FacebookJen's Top 5 CliftonStrengths themes: Responsibility | Achiever | Belief | Deliberative | ActivatorChad Ahern @ Talent and Teams ConsultingLinkedIn | WebsiteChad's Top 5 CliftonStrengths themes: Learner | Deliberative | Responsibility | Harmony | AnalyticalLearn more about CliftonStrengths Talent Themes:https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspxhttps://www.gallup.com/topic/ideation-theme.aspxThe opinions and insights we, and our guests, share on each CliftonStrengths theme are our own and are based on our understanding of Gallup's Strengths-based development research. They are also informed by our unique work with our clients. Even though we are Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches, the insights we share here are not formally vetted, approved, or endorsed by Gallup, Inc. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 theme names of CliftonStrengths® are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LouAnn Wagner with Texas Auto Carriers, Iron cat Parts and Services, Toy Box Ranch Storage has helpful insights about alignment, guidance and influence through examples from dogs Skeet and Trap. Our Vision on God & Our Dogs is discovering a new perspective and rely on God the way our dogs rely on us. Host: Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com Website: www.GodAndOurDogs.com Location Sponsor: Tusculum Brewing Company God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 9am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com. Original Air Date: 12/3/23 As heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Freedom Show #2023125 Unconditional Surrender: Good news! $5 dollars raised so far for our 2023 Yearend fundraiser for JTM Ministry Solutions! Thank you Louann for your faithfulness and believing that even a small gift can make a difference! Hour 1: What do you do when the lab results are overwhelming, when your new doctor takes pause, says "uhm, so this is what we are going to do." DO what GOD has called YOU to DO!! What are you called to give to? That answer is paramount to where your real goals are. #putyourthoughtstoaction But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Hour 2: I hope that you when you are listening to the episode that you will feel the difference of God's presence in upbeat Christian music! I would also like to thank Letters for the Lord Prison Ministry our ministry for the suggested ministry content (call it an easter egg!) I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws. Psalm 119:7 #ShowYourLoveChallenge If you would like to request a song please call our studio line at 530-643-7222. You can also email us with any questions or suggestions at rmcr@ahnyx.com Join JTM Ministry Solutions' Year-END Fundraiser!! https://www.spreaker.com/user/4516006/the-freedom-show-2023125-unconditional-s
Co-Hosts Lou Ann Perschau and Mark Taylor are back "Dishing" everything Young and Restless and Bold and Beautiful .Lou Ann is filling in on BOLD for normal Co-Host Teri Knight. Plus SUPER SUDSY QUESTIONS! SOAPDISH (Young and Restless and Bold and Beautiful) December 1. 2023 1) Opening for Y and R2) Nicki continues to be held captive by her assistant and her aunt in a home off the grid. 3) Victor, Victoria, Nick and Cameron Kristen (ex of Victoria) end up at the aunt's house. Eva Howard's sister poisons them but there is a healing anecdote hidden in the house. 4) As the four are starting to feel the effect of the drugs Victor wanders upstairs where Nicki is being held locked into a room. 5) Nick is stabbed by Eva Howard's twisted sister. Nick is bleeding badly, 6) Victor locks Eva Howard's sister in bedroom but somehow, she escape 7) The Police arrive, and she is gone. 8) SUPER SUDSY QUESTIONS Will Nicki now go back to drinking vodka? Where does aunt (Eva Howard's sister end up? Is she done terrorizing the Newman's? What is Kyle doing? Is he really working with Tucker? 9) Bold and Beautiful Opening 10) Eric and his health continue to decline. 11) Eric tells Donna he wants to have a last shindig. 12) The word is getting out on Eric's health. Ridge told Carter today. 13) Dollar Bill gives Sheila a stern warning. 14) Liam will become an all-out Villain on the BOLD! 15) SUPER SUDSY QUESTIONS Is Eric going to die? If Eric is saved, by whom? What is going to happen at the Forrester Shindig? What will happen with Deacon and Hopes relationship after they have a heated exchange about Thomas and Sheila? 16) Final thoughts on Y and R and BOLD!. 17) Closing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-taylor20/support
We still have a little left to say about Johnny Depp -- he is our cover boy, after all -- but then we get into the fashion (etc.) of the May 1990 issue. The photos for a swimsuit story starring Lou Rawls's model daughter Louann all come out looking brown. Editorial on mixing prints gets mixed reviews. And the blue-green beauty story raises a lot more questions than it answers. We also cover Alice bands, harsh acne treatments, sunscreen, suntan oil, the slow death of Sassy Club, and much more! Put on your Artcarved class ring and get into it! QUICK LINKS
In our final episode of Season 2 we talk to three friends who have made a tradition out of hitting estate sales together to search for treasures. Barbara, Tina, and Louann will give us the ins and outs of what makes a great estate sale, what items to be on the lookout for, and what we all should be thinking about as we work to sell off the items of a loved one. As we finish out season 2 lets chat with these three friends who love the adventure of estate sales, learning the stories behind their favorite nabs of the day and sharing them on their podcast, Dead People's Things.
Does coming upon obstacles energize you? Are you continually thinking of a new path? Can you easily spot the patterns that arise? Today on the Thoughtful Talents show we are spotlighting the CliftonStrengths® Strategic® talent theme. Joining us to share personal insights are two fellow e2grow and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coaches -- Cindy Butts and Louann McCurdy. With Strategic® in their top 5, Cindy and Louann provide excellent examples of how Strategic® talents shows up for them...and how others might come to understand this theme.Listen and learn how this powerful Strategic Thinking talent is similar within each of our guests, yet have slight differences when we start exploring Cindy's and Louann's different talent pairings. Both our guests share that their Strategic® theme drives a creative process for them, but they love and require time to think. This talent theme allows them to easily see patterns, quickly provide multiple options to solve a problem, and explains how their thinking & brainstorming never feels done. There is persistence to this theme -- always thinking about new and different paths.With this ability to create new paths or ways to do things, they share this gives them a sense of resiliency, they never feel stuck, there is always another option.Share with us your experiences with the Strategic® theme What would you add to our learnings?OUR GUESTS Cindy Butts @ Grow with StrengthsLinkedIn | Website Cindy's Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Input | Strategic | Activator | WOOLouann McCurdy @ PeerSpectives Consulting Inc.LinkedIn | Website Louann's Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Strategic | Ideation | Connectedness | Learner | Maximizer YOUR HOSTS:Jen Werner @ Jen Werner CoachingLinkedIn | Website: Jen's Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Responsibility | Achiever | Belief | Deliberative | Activator Chad Ahern @ Talent and Teams ConsultingLinkedIn | WebsiteChad's Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Learner | Deliberative | Responsibility | Harmony | Analytical---------------------- Learn more about CliftonStrengths Talent Themes: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspxhttps://www.gallup.com/topic/strategic-theme.aspx The opinions and insights we share on each CliftonStrengths theme are our own and are based on our understanding of Gallup's Strengths-based development research. They are also informed by our unique work with our clients. Even though we are both Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches, the insights we share here are not formally vetted, approved, or endorsed by Gallup, Inc. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 theme names of CliftonStrengths® are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest up from Spoken Label (Artist Podcast) making her debut is a dear friend of ours, the wonderful - the singer and artist Lou Ann Bardash. Lou Ann's bio advises "Originally from Effingham, IL, Lou Ann attended Southern Illinois University, graduating with a degree in Music Business before moving to Nashville with her first series of original songs. She spent the next 18 years singing, playing music and making art. Since moving to Austin in 1999, she has exhibited and sold her work in coffee houses and restaurants, while also producing nonprofit workplace art installations at agencies such as Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid and United Way. Her 13-piece art series, Alzheimer's Memories, was featured in a live tv show on Channel Austin, during which Lou Ann walked through the exhibit while discussing the story behind each painting. " Her website is https://www.louannbardash.com/ * As a bonus after the chat features - a song is included with Lou Ann and her husband Tom Ovans - a cover off Tom's song with Lou Ann singing 'Song for the Homeless' from an album both her and Tom are working on #TomOvans #LouAnnBardash #Artist #Art #ArtistPodcast #Podcast #ArtPodcast #SingerPodcast #Music #MusicPodcast #Texas
Pastors Robert Baltodano and John Durante Question Timestamps: Thomas, NJ (1:58) - Did Jesus die on a cross that was made of a horizontal piece and a vertical piece, or just a vertical piece? Michael, NJ (5:13) - Does Calvary Christian School accept students from outside of Old Bridge? Charles, NJ (7:02) - What is the best way to convince a Catholic that they are being lied to? Victoria, NJ (11:21) - The Bible says “knock and the door will be opened to you,” so why doesn't the door open when we want it to? Mike, NJ (15:43) - Why was God going to kill Moses in Exodus 4? Did Moses's family experience any of the events that happened in Egypt? Anonymous, email (21:07) - How can you tell when someone is really saved? Allie, NJ (24:39) - What is the “new world” that Muslims talk about? Roger, ME (34:50) - Did Moses get to enter the Promised Land during the Transfiguration? Does that violate God's command that Moses wouldn't enter the Promised Land? Adabis, NJ (39:02) - Where should we draw the line between science and God? Vincent, NY (44:14) - When Noah brought 7 of each clean animal, were they for food for Noah? Alexander, NY (45:53) - What is the difference between hell, Hades, the lake of fire, Sheol, paradise, and Abraham's Bosom? Lou Ann, No (50:00) - My daughter and son-in-law are about to have a baby, but they aren't believers, how do I minister to the baby? Questions? 888-712-7434 Questions@bbtlive.org
Tonight we are joined by Lou Ann Hamblin of LouKa Tactical Training and we will be discussing the Tactical Pistol: Responding to the Active Killer Course. After Action Project is brought to you by RangeBuddy.App. Don't miss any content – subscribe now: https://goo.gl/1AHRY5 Enter our show giveaways here: www.afteractionprojet.com/giveaway The After Action Project Podcast brings … AAP 071 – Tactical Pistol: Responding to the Active Killer with Lou Ann Hamblin Read More »
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How did Joe Biden get 81,000,000 votes? Isn't that the question we all want to ask? Lynn is joined by Lou Ann Anderson of Political Pursuits the Podcast to discuss all things Biden. That means, of course, Joe's mental state, his felonious son Hunter, who's pulling Biden's strings, what's the deal with Ukraine, and when will Joe resign from the presidency. Will Trump take on Kamala or Gavin Newsom, and what about RFKjr? Lynn and Lou Ann provide the best analysis of where both parties stand as Joe faces impeachment, and the 2024 campaign heats up.
Amy chats with attendees from the 3rd Piano Pantry Retreat - Lou Ann (Pope) Knight, Jennifer Kurtz, and Gabrielle Tee - from her home in Northeast Indiana. For the rest of the show notes, including links mentioned, [CLICK HERE]. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piano-pantry-podcast/message
"We may not always be on the same page, but we are on the same team ... We are on Team Fowler." These wise words from Lou-Ann Fowler are a great description of how we can face the grief of child loss as husbands and wives. We discuss the marriage relationship in today's episode, along with the “things people say”, dealing with the holidays and other special days, the “before” and “after” of child loss, and, as always, we close with the titles of some favorite songs from the Fowler's playlist. I believe you'll be blessed by listening in! All statements and opinions shared by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Belief of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at: jill@whilewerewaiting.org
Co-Hosts Lou Ann Perschau and Mark Taylor are back "Dishing" Young and Restless and Lou Ann fills in for regular Co-Host Teri Knight to also "Dish" Bold and Beautiful!! SOAPDISH AGENDA (Young and Restless) May 24, 2023 1) Opening 2) Since last podcast Adam has started running McCall Enterprises. He offered Sally a chance to reinvent herself working with him at McCall. She respectfully declined. 3) Adam tells Victor he is gunning for Newman Media. Victor is not happy and he goes to Victoria to warn her. Victoria is very cavalier about it. 4) After the confrontation Elena returns home to her and Nate's apartment and packs up her things and leaves her ring and the key to the condo on the dresser5) Nate finds this when he returns home form LA and knows it over.Elena does light into Nate and Victoria at Jabot about how terrible they are. 6) Nate and Audra appear to be teaming up to both end up at the top of Newman Enterprises. 7) Summer is super mad at Danielle for telling Jack, Michael Baldwin and Kyle about Phyllis's still being alive.Summer acts surprised when she finds out from Kyle. Kyle also told Diane, so the word is getting out.. 8) Jack went to Kristine (The District Attorney) to float the story of Phyllis faking her death. Kristine appears to not be buying it but does go to Detective Chance with it. 8-B) Big blow up at the Abbott Mansion between Jack and Ashley and Tucker and Diane. Ashley springs on Jack that she and Tucker are engaged to be married. Tucker appears surprised. 9) Predictions SOAPDISH AGENDA (Bold and Beautiful) May 24, 2023 1) Opening 2) Hope seems to be developing stronger feelings for Thomas. The "heartbeat" thing as she flirts with Thomas is interesting. 3) Thomas seems to either not get it or is just remaining disciplined about not making the next move with Hope. 4) Liam continues to whine to everyone about his lack of trust for Thomas and his working with Hope. 5) Brooke talks to Hope about Thomas and their relationship. Hope goes on a tirade about how she does not have feelings for Thomas and really bad mouths him. Thomas is just outside the door and overhears. He walks in and handles it very maturely, 6) Shortly after Brooke talks to Taylor and does not tell her about the conversation. Thomas tells Taylor, and she is ticked off. Taylor confronts Brooke on it. 7) Meanwhile Liam is at Steffy's house, and he continues to go off about Thomas. Steffy finally gets tired of it and tells Liam Hope is the problem this time, that she has feelings for Thomas. 8) Predictions 9) Closing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-taylor20/support
Chuck and Lou-Ann Fowler describe their son Aaron as "unflappable, methodical, and competent" and someone who loved a challenge ... exactly the character traits needed to work in explosive ordnance disposal with the Navy! Aaron was also a young man of strong faith, which became sight when he died in a training accident on Easter Sunday in 2022. They join me today to share the story of his remarkable life. The Fowlers reference their friends Don and Patsy Akin, who have lost all three of their sons. I interviewed them in Episode #42 of this podcast on April 28, 2021 and you can listen to that episode at the following link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1230350/8415488All statements and opinions shared by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Belief of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at: jill@whilewerewaiting.org
The Livestrong with YMCA program helps cancer survivors through exercise classes focusing on their health, not the disease. In this episode, Muskegon YMCA CEO and host Gabe Gerlach sits down with Livestrong coach, Courtney, and program participant, Louann, to talk about how classes through Livestrong with the YMCA are helping those in our community who have survived cancer to get physically stronger and build strong relationships. Listen to Louann's story of survival and hear about the impact of the Livestrong program. Learn how to support the program to help build a healthier Muskegon at muskegonymca.org.
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Do you feel like your brain has been on a downhill spiral since you turned 40? You're not alone. The mid-life crisis is real, and it's affecting more women than ever before. But there's hope! In this episode of The Hormone Prescription Podcast, we chat with Dr. Louann Brizendine about how to upgrade your brain at midlife and thrive. Dr. Brizendine is a leading expert on the female brain, and she shares her insights on what's going on inside our heads during this time of transition. She also gives us practical tips on how to improve our cognitive function and protect our mental health as we age. Louann Brizendine, M.D. completed her degree in Neurobiology at UC Berkeley, graduated from Yale School of Medicine, and did her internship and residency at Harvard Medical School. She has also served on both the faculties of Harvard University and University of California at San Francisco. She founded the Women's Mood and Hormone Clinic at UCSF. Her New York Times bestseller, The Female Brain, and its follow-up, The Male Brain, continue to be read around the world. Her eagerly anticipated book, THE UPGRADE: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond, is out in April 2022. Now, as the Lynne and Marc Benioff endowed professor of clinical psychiatry at UCSF, Dr. Brizendine continues to speak, write, research, and consult. In this episode, you'll learn: What's going on inside our brains during the mid-life transition How to improve your cognitive function as you age Tips for protecting your mental health in midlife and beyond The latest research on the female brain and how it changes in midlife And more! If you're ready to learn how to upgrade your brain in midlife and thrive, this episode is for you! (00:00): In this episode, find out why the upgrade previously known as the transition is the gateway to the best years of your life. (00:09): So the big question is how do women over 40, like us keep weight off, have great energy balance. Our hormones in our moods feel sexy and confident and master midlife. If you're like most of us, you are not getting the answers you need and remain confused and pretty hopeless to ever feel like yourself. Again. As an OB GYN, I had to discover for myself the truth about what creates a rock, solid metabolism, lasting weight loss, and supercharged energy. After 40 in order to lose a hundred pounds and fix my fatigue. Now I'm on a mission. This podcast is designed to share the natural tools you need for impactful results. And to give you clarity on the answers to your midlife metabolism challenges, join me for tangible natural strategies to crush the hormone imbalances you are facing and help you get unstuck from the sidelines of life. My name is Dr. Kyrin Dunston welcome to the hormone prescription podcast. (01:03): Hey everybody. Welcome back to another episode of the hormone prescription with Dr. Kyrin. Thank you for joining me today. You're gonna love my guest today. Dr. Louann Brizendine, I'm gonna tell you a little bit about her and then we'll get started. But first let me say, she's talking about the upgrade. What is the upgrade for women? Well, it used to be called the transition, which meant all kinds of bad things, bad outcomes, things you don't want for women, but she is reframing this time of life as being the upgrade. And I love that because it's really true. You are getting an upgrade, not a downgrade, despite what you might have been told or you've been led to believe. And she's gonna tell you how to maximize that so that this can be the best time of your life. Dr. Louann has some amazing credentials. She completed her degree in neurobiology at UC Berkeley. (01:57): She graduated from Yale school of medicine and she did her internship in residency at Harvard medical school. You can't get much better credentials than that. She served on the faculty at Harvard and university, the E of California at San Francisco. She founded the women's mood and hormone clinic at USCF. Her New York times bestseller the female brain and its follow up. The male brain continued to be read around the world. Her eagerly anticipated book, the upgrade, how the female brain gets stronger and better and midlife and beyond is now out and available. She is the Lynn and mark Benioff and do professor of clinical psychiatry at UC S F. She continues to speak right research and consult. Please help me to welcome the brilliant I'm Dr. Louann Brizendine. Welcome Dr. Louann to the podcast. (02:50): Thank you, Dr. Kyrin, nice to meet you and see you. And I'm just delighted to be here with your audience because you know, your people are my people (02:59): Yes, our people are the same. we (03:05): Treat the, we treat the same group of patients. I do my medical center. They say Louann treats above the neck and we treat below the waist. (03:12): Yes. I love that. But most people think that they're such a dichotomy there. Well, above the neck and below the waist, there's no relationship, but that's exactly what you talk about in your books is how connected our female hormones are to our brain function. (03:32): Absolutely. I don't think people know that. I think, you know, once you hear it and you understand you go like the light bulb on your head goes, oh yeah, yeah, yeah. Of course the brain, the pituitary control all the other hormones in the entire body. (03:46): It's so true. And the hormones in the brain and just all the intermixing, which I'm sure we'll get into how vital sex hormones are for cognitive function for brain function. But I wanna start just talking about your book, the upgrade, because I think this is really radical and I'm hoping you can explain to everybody, we always talk about the menopause transition. I actually talk about the menopause spectrum and how it's not a point in time, and you go through this spectrum of change, but talk about what the upgrade is and how it differs from the transition. (04:24): You know, you and I speak the same language actually, because that's why I, with all my patients, I hated those words. Like the perimenopause menopause is cuz it's like, it's, those are medical diagnoses in a way. And they're just a little slice of what actually is happening. It's not the whole woman, this transition that we're going through from like about age, you know, 38 to 48 that we kind of call in the big brackets kind of AKA the perimenopause. Yeah. That's something that's happening just to kind of the, the ovaries and the follicles are, you know, starting to not be as healthy and they're starting to like die off and we lose them, but that's just, that's the medical diagnosis of that transition. So, but I called it the transition because it's, there's so much more that's going on for us women. There's all kinds of relationship, things, emotional things, things in terms of our work life things in terms of our children, that's like, there's all kinds of layers of stuff that's going on in our brain. (05:14): So the transition, and then once you hit finish the transition, you go into what I call the upgrade and the upgrade, AKA menopause it's as you. And I know the definition of menopause actually lasts for one day, right? It's the day, 12 months after your last period is called menopause. It lasts for one day and then the next day you're in post-menopause. So, you know, it doesn't really, these words don't really kind of work for what we experience as women. And so certainly not what our women patients are experiencing. And it's so cool. I mean, once you hit the upgrade, they, after the rock and roll of the hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle, the perimenopause, all of your fertility years, your brain circuits are and your body you're free of that, those waves that crash over you every month. And people don't realize that the hormones are changing, not just stuff in your ovary and your uterus, but they're changing all kinds of stuff in your brain circuits for your memory. (06:12): Remember like three or four days before ovulation, it's a huge estrogen Sur just making you be, you wanna be kind of, you sway your hips a little more. You put a little makeup, it a little sexier. You know what you're doing is mother NA under the hood mother, nature's got you all wired hormonally to go out there looking for the best sperm. You know, those couple of days before ovulation, our sex drive goes up. We're all, you know, we're ready to rock and roll. I've got UA, our hips, actually our voice goes higher, all that stuff. We talk faster, et cetera. And then of course the PMs time comes, you're crashing. You know, you're having all of those irritability and those spurts of anger and tearfulness and my clinic, we call it the crying over dog food commercials sign, you know, we can Boohoo over anything. (06:55): So the cool thing is, is that once you hit the upgrade, baby, that's gone and you've got all of this circuitry in there. That's working really well to just your dance card is open to add new things. You're not gonna have to struggle with your hormones being jerked around. You're not gonna be dealing with fertility hormones. You're not gonna be dealing with being pushed out there, looking for the best firm, whatever it is. You know, you've got all of this incredible space and brain power that comes and is able to like take on new project, new purpose women, lots of women, you know, in America, the biggest number of new businesses are started by women over 50. (07:33): Yes. I always tell women that I work with that. I'm kind of sneaky. Cuz do I wanna help you with your health? Yes, but I'm really sneaky cuz I know you're sitting on gifts that you aren't using and you aren't delivering to the world cause you don't feel good. So if I can help you feel better, then you will get off your assets and give your gifts. And so I think it really aligns with what you're talking about. The upgrade so many women see this as downgrade TBA, oh, (08:08): That's wrong, wrong, wrong. That's no, that is so wrong. And this that's because society is still looking at it that way too. And where as these things start inside us, as soon as we start looking at ourselves as an upgrade, then society starts to follow along behind us. We have to take that for ourselves. We have to claim that territory, claim that for ourselves mm-hmm and it is an upgrade. And once women realize that and start seeing it as like, yes, your fertility years are over, but 50 women that are 50. Now many, a chunk of us will live to be a hundred plus you know, those women that are just starting in the early Perry, you know, a lot of those women will live to be, you know, 110, you know, there's, you've got more than half your life there. So you gotta, wow, you got this whole new chapter. I, I have a chapter in the book book that's called finding new purpose as well. I go through all the rock and roll of the, for women that are younger. I've had women in their thirties, they read this book and they go, oh God, Dr. Luann, thank you. I feel so much better. I thought it was all over when I was 40, you know, there's feeling so hopeful that there is more to it than just like things being, being over when you're 40 or 50. (09:17): Yeah. And so what are the gifts? Why do you call it an upgrade? I get it. But I think there are a lot of women and men out there who aren't gonna get it. So what is new, better, special about this time. (09:32): Okay. So let's go back to that jagged up and down of your hormones all during your fertility cycle, remember your brain circuits. So part of your brain circus was one of the little areas called the hippocampus, not the hippopotamus, but the hippocampus. You know, it's a really important area in your brain. If you stuck your fingers right in above your ears, by about an inch into your brain on both sides, that's where they live a little guys, the size of your, you know, your fingertips. But they're really important cuz it's the way you form all your memories. You attach your memories and it's a big memory cognition center in your brain. And every month the estrogen goes up and it sprouts like 25% different connections in that area. And then it gets all born down during the last two weeks when a progesterone comes and pours like weed, killer her on all those connections. (10:17): So it's like building up, taking down, building up, taking down. So that's just one little area of the brain it's happening in other areas too. We don't know that we don't teach that or talk about it yet because the new technology is just being able to show that. So women need to know that that buildup tear down, build up, tear down. It's not letting you stand firmly on the shore. You stand more firmly and see further when you're able to just count on a more stable brain power every day of the month. You're not being jerked around by your hormones anymore. (10:47): Yes . And so you talk about all the benefits that occur. Like we're more relaxed. Our brain is more even chilled. Our moods are more even keeled. Now I know a lot of my people who listen to this podcast are wondering, well, Louann under Louann, are you talking about this is with hormone therapy or without cause they know me. They're listening to me all the time. And I always talk about why doing menopause naturally is a bad idea, the increased risk for disease and what I call midlife metabolic mayhem. And so help them understand, is this something that I'm gonna experience just naturally? Or is this something that I need hormone therapy to help me experience? How do I experience the upgrade? (11:42): Okay. So I wrote this book and I had to stop tiptoeing through the tulips on this issue, right? Cause I was part of the generation where when women's health initiative came out in 2002 women's health initiative, you know, to stopped the hormones for all the women in the country. And I know you and I are seeing all these women now that have had these women that unfortunately went through this transition before we were back to being able to give women their hormones back, we see all kinds of problems. You know, they're getting osteoporosis and the Alzheimer's situation in terms of the actual evidence based medicine on that is being looked at right now. So we don't know some of that piece about the dementia, but a lot of the evidence is pointing to the fact that the brain needs estrogen too on going remember men, men don't fall off a cliff. (12:26): Like we do hormones at that stage. They go on in a 60 year old man and a 60 year old woman. If she's not taking hormone replacement, guess what? Dr. K they have four times more estrogen in their brain than we do at age six. And, and that's why they have increases for prostate cancer. Yes, exactly. And that's what osteoporosis as much as women too, right? I mean, it's just basic biology. And once, you know, listen, biology is destiny, unless you know what it's doing to you. Yes. And once know, once you know what it's doing to you, then you can take appropriate action for yourself. So I tell women, they go, oh, why don't I get breast cancer? If I take hormones, blah, blah, blah, whatever the answer is, no women, the evidence shows that women in the five to 10 year of taking hormone replacement therapy after the change don't have any increased risk of breast cancer, unless you have the breast cancer gene. (13:21): So I basically just test my patients, all their genes. I just test them to see if they have any of the breast cancer genes. And then you're in a different category. But if you're not in that category, then yes, you may safely take hormones after that period of time, that will help you get through that. Now, if you've had a hysterectomy, you're in the, you're in the lucky group, right? You're in the lucky group because you only have to take estrogen. You don't have to take progesterone because you don't have a uterus anymore. So those women in my practice are the happiest actually that they don't have any have to take any progesterones. So the mixing and I talk about that in chapter three and four of the book, kind of the mixing and matching of the estrogen and the progesterone and different aspects of that. (14:00): So yes, I really feel that that women should have the opportunity and doctors should not hesitate to, you know, women that are having difficulty sleeping. Remember the three pillars, right? The three pillars of your brain function, the three pillars of that little stool, three cord stool stool is only stable with three little legs. So one of the big legs is sleep for your brain, cuz remember, and that's why I bring this up in the context of pour my replacement there. Because if you're not sleeping, cuz you're sweating all night, you're up all night long and you're just like, your brain is erect. Now remember what happens in your brain? It's sleep is that all the little cells you've been talking to each other and your brain all day long, chat, chat, chat, chat, they're making all this garbage Gar they're called garbage proteins. They're just like, there's spewing trash around all over your brain. (14:43): At night, those little neurons, they shrink down. They shrink back and they leave these little channels in between the cells where the whole body gets to flush out. They just come out with the hose and it flushes out all the garbage at night when you're sleeping. But if you're not sleeping those cells don't shrink back and you're not flushing out the garbage outta your brain every night. So that's one of the big deals about making sure you're getting good sleep during this transition. And lots of times, as you know, and I know it's like, gosh, a patient who's not sleeping. You put them on estrogen sometimes within a week, they're sleeping well again and their brain is clearing up from that brain fog that the other two little parts of the stool are of course having that Mediterranean type diet. So you keep your inflammation down. (15:26): You keep your nutritional level up while your vitamins up and that extra corner of the stool. And of course the other one is muscles. Remember muscles, the big study on women at age 80, those 80 year old women who had the best cognition had the best muscle function, strongest leg strength, the strongest leg strength, and basically that leg strength and the muscles communicate with the brain. I tell women cuz one of the biggest muscles in our body is the butt muscle, your glute muscle. So I say one of the things I gave this little tip on TikTok and Instagram, that one of the best things for your brain is to do, but squeezes. So ladies, when you're sitting down at your computer, when you're standing, brushing your teeth or in the grocery line or driving somewhere, do your butt squeezes. If you aim for a thousand a day, that's good. I figure if I can do, if you can do a hundred a day, that's good. Keep the muscles going. Cuz the muscles release things into your bloodstream called Mykines that stimulate the brain as well as the whole nervous system that stimulates the brain. So that talk back and forth study just came out last week in the new England general showing people's muscle strength is really a big prevention of dimension. So those are the three, three little stool. Just the little legs on the stool is the sleep, the diet and the muscles. (16:37): Okay. Super important. And that's one of the reasons why I think testosterone is so important to maintain that muscle mass, because like you said, it's related directly to brain health (16:47): Cuz I think that's come up a lot with women and you know, of course all of us, it's not FDA approved in the United States, but the European women have had it for 20 years. European women have a, a compound that just comes in a little like little pump that you pump out one pumpy you run it on your wrists and that's your testosterone supply for the day, but we don't have it here. (17:04): Well we have bioidentical compounded hormones and I'm a big believer in test don't guess. So test the levels and optimize to optimal physiologic levels using a custom compound prescription. (17:19): Absolutely. (17:21): Yeah, but we talk a lot about with men that they lose muscle mass, their dopamine goes down, they feel like they've lost their edge when they go through cuz their testosterones going down. But the same things happen for women too. And really in America we only talk about testosterone as it relates to women's sex drive, but it's about so much more it's about brain health and neurotransmitter balance and muscle mass. So it's, I think it's super important. (17:49): Yeah. I think that it has to be individually tailored made to each woman because I have, I've had a lot of women that you know, that the downside is that you get a little bit, you get more irritable, it's easier to have it's even for women to have road rage road rage on testosterone. (18:04): I think, yeah. If it's too high, you can definitely have that. But if you get that sweet spot, I mean we, women have testosterone throughout our lives and most of us don't have a problem with it. So if we can get it at that sweet spot that's right for each woman, then I think she doesn't have an overabundance of aggressive tendencies or anything like (18:24): That. The DHA can sometimes be okay for some women as long as they don't get acne from it, you know? (18:30): Yes. Okay. So those three pillars I know in the book, boy, you go through so many things. I don't know which to ask you about first let's talk about dementia. So I recently did a, a Ted talk and I, I talked about my mom who has all advanced Alzheimer's and really the only risk factor she had was she had been menopausal without hormone therapy for three decades. And so that's probably her biggest risk. And so hormones are a part of that, but what are other ways that people can fend off dementia, increase longevity and wellbeing. (19:07): So those studies are really being done. And I think that the estrogen replacement, one of the things we look at that why women have more than men is first of all, of course, women live longer, but you know, not that much longer, like, you know, we're at three or four years longer and that's about it. So, but women, for some reason do have more dementia. I have some of my colleagues who are specialists in Alzheimer's and they really think that that women at the transition should definitely be taking estrogen replacement during this transition to help keep their brain active and functioning. So there's just so many receptors in the brain that for estrogen estrogen receptors, like if you just looked at your, you took a picture of my brain right now with like a special filter that just showed you the estrogen receptors all over men, it would look like the United States with a massive COVID outbreak. (19:55): You know, they'd be like if they little dots everywhere, you know, cause estrogen receptors throughout our brain and obviously our body too. So that is one thing I suggest for women, the dementia also inflammation. So we think of that inflammation. I talk about this in the book I talk about in the, I have a chapter that's called, you know, the neuroscience of self care and that chapter chapter six and also chapter 14 specifically talks about keeping your brain healthy and avoiding dementia. And besides the estrogen replacement, there's all kinds of things about inflammation and inflammation does not just mean an infection. We always kind of think of it as meaning an infection, but there's a lot that we're learning about. What's called it's a really little technical turn it's called sterile inflammation. It basically means inflammation without an infection. And that happens in our body all day long all the time. (20:43): And we need to clear out that inflammation all the time. So things like the Mediterranean diet and things like just basically trying to keep all of your vitamin levels at the right level is really very helpful to keeping inflammation down. So anything that you can do, keeping your microbiome and your gut healthy, which is basically comes from eating really healthy fibers. I mean, you do not need to take a handful of probiotics every day. I mean, some people like to take those, but sometimes, sometimes those cause a lot of trouble for people who have small intestine problems and larger intestine problems taking too many probiotics can be a disaster, but some people it can be okay for others. But keeping your microbiome healthy basically comes from eating healthy fibers in your diet, you know, both the soluble and the insoluble fibers. So really paying attention to feeding the wonderful, healthy bacteria down in your colon, cuz they then release compounds that go into your bloodstream right through your gut. So you can help decrease inflammation by feeding your microbiome, the healthy bacteria. I think it kind of like my special little garden down there in my colon that I'm, you know, I just wanna make sure it has the right fertilizer and I right water every day. Just think about it as something you're trying to take good care of and grow to be its most beautiful. (21:56): I remember this book, maybe you do two called my secret garden. Do you remember that book? That's learned about sex? It was at my friend's house and I found this book, my secret God, but now to me, my secret garden is my gut garden. (22:12): Yes. True. I know, I know. I think of my little babies down there that I'm just trying to like keep healthy and keep feeding them the right stuff and et cetera, et cetera. So yeah, you're absolutely right. That's one of the important things about this secret and microbiome. So that's something else that really can help keep the inflammation in your body down. And we do know that things like alcohol, alcohol really amps up your inflammation in your body and your brain. And it does all kinds of things to basically well increases your risk of breast cancer. It increases your risk of dementia. It's really, I know that's such a part of our culture, but you know, women, we do everything. We women do everything just to try to look healthy and stay healthy at this stage. That's one of the things not in eating like handful of, you know, sweets, like, you know, you don't go through a whole, a box of bond bonds anymore. Do we? (23:01): no, we don't. And I love that you talk about in the book, really the dangers of alcohol, I think a lot of practitioners skirt over it because they don't wanna be the bad guy, but I was just talking with a client this morning and she's like, really? I can't have any alcohol. I said, no, you can do what you want. I'm just gonna educate you about the consequences of the choices you're making. And then actually one of my health coaches who works with me in my program said, everybody's asking me about switching out their alcohol for cannabis. Is that better? I'm wondering what your thoughts are on that. (23:37): I think that the cannabis question is really interesting and I mean just in terms of, in terms of its harmfulness to you versus alcohol, I do agree with that first one. I agree that it's probably less, much less harmful than alcohol to your health and your brain actually. However, there's all kinds of things with it that we don't entirely understand right now. I mean, for one thing, it can give you the munch she's really bad. It can make you put on weight, you know? So all of our efforts are trying to keep that the belly fat down, it doesn't help with that cuz it just makes you wanna eat carbs. So, you know, it's like everything in moderation. I mean the best healthiest thing is to switch alcohol to water. (24:17): Yeah. But I used to think I would get the same effects like I could drinking 12 years ago and I would do a yin yoga class after work. And I would feel like I had a glass of wine and you really invoke that parasympathetic nervous system. So I think there are a lot of ways to get around the wine o'clock routine. (24:37): I think once people become meditators are doing yoga or doing, you know, things that are, that are much more stimulating your bagel nerve and your parasympathetic nervous system. When I talk about in the book, the alternate nostril, the nine round NOST thing and also the nurturing moment meditations that I talk about in the book too. There's there are ways that just really calm your nervous system and increase your bagel, nervous system, your parasympathetic nervous system. And actually in Atlanta at Emory university, they have a whole division that basically is researching and teaching the compassionate meditation practices. (25:11): Oh, I love that. And you have so many resources in the book, so I can't everybody listening or highly recommend it and some great stories. You're gonna see yourself in these stories. And I'm wondering if you can share a little bit Dr. Elaine, about what inspired you to write this book? (25:30): I wrote the book, the female brain, and it came out, you know, in 2006. And it was really about from the moment of conception up until the transition until the upgrade, you know, it was at that stage. And the last chapter in that book is called the mature female brain in chapter seven. So it's basically that book sort of stopped about the time to take off on all the things about the upgrade. And I wrote that at a time when I hadn't experienced those parts of life into the upgrade yet. And so when I started going through those years and things myself, I realized, oh my gosh, there's so much more to tell that I hadn't told that so important that has to do with our brains and our hormones and just our entire life and the stories of our life as they basically, you know, chapter eight is also on mothering adult children, you know, mothering adult, you know, teens and adult children and a whole nother thing. (26:21): You know? So the, you know, the female brain book, I have a chapter, chapter five is on, it's called the mommy brain, but that was from pregnancy. You know, it was a whole different look and I hadn't experienced what it's like to try to mother an adult son. You know, I was like, are you kidding? You have to, there's all kinds of landmines you have to learn to avoid. So, so that's the reason I decided to write is there's just so much more that I felt needed to be said. And also the end of the book also goes through what we go through in terms of decisions that we make either with our parents as they're aging. And I'm sure you've had to do a lot of that, which is really painful and very difficult, but it's stuff that we need to talk about. We need to be aware of that stage of our lives. (27:03): It is it's so important and you know, we are the sandwich generation. So I know a lot of women who are between children who maybe haven't left the nest quite yet, and parents who need their time and attention and care. And you talk about the importance of community connection, the epidemic of loneliness, how that's affecting us, what advice do you have for a woman who's navigating the sandwich, ears, getting her upgrade. And you talk about the wisdom phase and she's thinking Dr. Luanne, how do I bring my wisdom? Like I'm just overrun with all these responsibilities. How can you help her navigate this (27:45): Again? You're juggling as fast as you can. When you like with, when you used to have really young children and infants saying you're having a job and trying to juggle, I know what that's like. That's like a little it's really you look back at and like, God, I've got PTSD from doing that (28:01): Too. Oh, my (28:03): Being a doctor being in the early part of your career where you're basically, I was at a university, I was in the shark tank and I was really in the shark tank cuz I was one of the only women. There are all these guy professors and they don't, they don't even know what to do with you. They just think that you're weird. But anyway, , and now you're in a different stage where you've got, like you say some probably mid-teens or teens at home. And then you're also trying to sandwich generation trying to care for. So, and then you're having all this experience of finally being released from all the hormonal pushes and pulls. And you may have some more brain power and some more, you know, you may have some more slots on your dance card that you get to fill, but all they may be being filled up with the needs and care taking of others. And I think there's a time that I have three words to say to women it's called self care, self care, self care, because you can only take care of others really, truly on an ongoing basis from your overflow of being filled up yourself with what you need. So you gotta put your own oxygen mask on first, before you can help others. (29:06): I know it's so true. And I, we say it, but I still see women struggling with that. But I think we can both give you all, if you're listening permission, permission to love yourself first, right? You have a prescription. (29:22): Not the reason it's not selfish is because you've gotta keep your gas tank filled up in order to help others and to help yourself. So you gotta track whatever practice you find. That's good. That's working for you. If you're doing compassionate meditation, you're learning that you nurturing moment meditation that I talk about or you're joining other women. I mean, I think that's women. We get a lot of love and care from our women friends. You know, we end from our, from some of our social engagements and we need to keep the channels open with our girlfriends. Actually, there's the study that, that I talk about in the book about where if you go out twice a week with at least three to four of your girlfriends, you live 15 years longer. (30:02): Oh, I love that (30:04): Shocking number, a shocking number. So it don't feel like it's a selfish thing. If you're, you know, we women, we feel like we need to keep ourselves alive and healthy cuz we feel that we're helping these other people with their lives. And we can't just bail on our life. Cuz we have other people that we love that we wanna care for. And yet we have to learn that it's not selfish at all on the contrary to take really good care of yourself and fill up your own gas tank so that you can put your own oxygen mask on and be able to help others. You must help yourself first and only be able to give to others from your overflow. The only thing you've got to give us on a constant basis is from your over. So ladies fill up your gas tank first. (30:46): Yeah. And you share in the book, I wasn't aware of this, that there's the greatest increase in suicides among women over 60 and it's not being studied or really discussed. I wasn't aware of that (30:57): Really shocking. Nobody's talking, you know, we are all talking about teen suicide, right? I mean, that's the thing that gets everybody's mind cuz it's like it happens at schools and et cetera, et cetera. But, and the alcoholism alcoholism level in women over 60 is skyrocketing. Especially since COVID, it's really, I mean it's a real listen, those women, women 60 plus are in a health crisis right now. (31:20): It is so true. And I think w H I, the women's health and issue study has a lot to do with that. Cuz there's so many women, I think what is the statistic? Less than 5% of women are using hormone therapy and all the consequences that that brings. Right? (31:37): Remember it went from 40% almost being on it to, and when that came out within the next two years, it struck to eight to 5%. And you know, a lot of the women that were seeing that are 60 plus they didn't. And a lot of my girlfriends didn't get it. I mean I did cause I'm a doctor. I had a hysterectomy when I was 53, my girlfriend was my surgeon. She put the patch on me in the recovery room and she says, Laurie, you're gonna do this patch and you're gonna keep it. So, you know, I had the advantage of like having medical care at that time, even though we think about it 2005 was only three years after the w H I or two years after the w H I came out. (32:11): Right. (32:11): And so osteoporosis, I mean, I have so many girlfriends whose bones are just falling to bits. There are osteoporotic, you know? So I just feel like at any rate, it's a crisis and we doctors, you know, you and I we're in this. And I mean, we feel it for our patients, you know, doesn't it make you mad sometimes. I mean, just makes me really mad that this was allowed to go on for so long. This was allowed to go on for 20 years and it's still going on. I have so many patients come to me. I'm sure you do too. That they can't find anybody to give them hormones. (32:42): Yeah. I mean, that's one of the reasons I created her hormone club, a telemedicine membership nationwide. So women could access, testing and treatment with natural hormones because there are so many doctors still who won't prescribe it and advise against (33:00): It. Why it's not because they don't care for their patients. It's cuz they're scared. And remember for 20 years, the OB GYN profession has not been teaching in residencies. Some of them come out of there with less than one lecture in their whole residency on hormone therapy. They don't even know they they're, they're basically uneducated (33:22): So true. And when I was researching for my Ted talk, I came across articles. You know, it wasn't just us, me saying it, new England journal of medicine, journal of women's health and Mayo clinic proceedings all had articles on the fact that doctors are not trained in the management of women's hormones at midlife and beyond and are unprepared to treat women at this stage of life. I said, it's not me saying it it's documented incredible journals. So I think, you know, in any woman listening, you're probably not gonna get the whole story at your regular doctors. It's not their fault. They're good people. It's just that they're not taught that (34:00): They're not. And so we did have some mega you and I have a megaphone out there and I feel, I don't know about you, but you, we both, you and I can tell, we feel as part of our mission to let women that's. Part of the reason I wrote this book is part of my mission to let give women permission, to do many, many things with their life at this transition, but also give them permission to seek out and get the hormones. They need to protect their bones, protect their brain, to protect their sleep, et cetera, et cetera, and not have brain fog and be going down the rabbit hole of depression and anxiety. I'm sure you see the depression and anxiety that this stage of life causes. And it's like, of course, estrogen replacement doesn't treat a, a full on full blown clinical depression, but it can stop a lot of women from a slippery slope of sliding down there. I'm sure you've seen that in your practice all the time. (34:48): Oh my gosh. If I didn't have my hormones, when this started for me, the spectrum in my forties, I wanted to die. So , I know when women tell me that they're miserable and they're in their forties or beyond usually sex hormones are a part of that, you know, but they're going to their doctors and getting SSRIs or antidepressants, which isn't the whole story. And I've never found a woman who came in from an SSRI and said, oh my gosh, I feel amazing. (35:17): Hi, absolutely not. As a matter of fact, they feel they can't have an orgasm cuz SSRI block their orgasms. And a lot of women don't even know that and they're not actually told that that much. And then, and then they also, they, they put on the drug Paxil, the one that's called peroxetine it's also called BI. You know, it's given for hot flashes too. It is the number. One of all the SSRI that causes on average 18 pounds of weight gain per year. (35:40): Yeah. I'm not signing up for that. (35:42): no, I know. I just that's that's you know, it's just not a, so the reality is, is that SSRI are really fabulous to help people over a, a, a glitch difficult spot. They can be very helpful. Then what happens though, is people get stuck on them because the withdrawal syndrome of trying to get off of them makes women feel temporarily while they're trying to taper off slowly. That's why take people down on really tiny, tiny taper to, I take them off from over two months. Most, some doctors will take them off over two weeks and then they crash and burn, but you get rebound depression from it unless you do it slowly. And so they think that underneath it all, they're really still that depressed. They need those meds for the rest of their life. And they're told by some doctors, they need them for the rest of their life. (36:27): Well, they don't. I mean, so anyway that you gotta get me, that's one of my hobby heart. I swear. I mean, I've used those drugs for my entire career, cuz they're very helpful. And of course I treat a lot more, you know, anxiety and depression than you do. Cause that's, you know, that's where a lot of people come to me for, but they're women that are on glitches of their hormones. I don't wanna see them go down that rabbit hole. I wanna see them have their hormones balanced correctly before they go down that rabbit hole. (36:51): Yes. Oh my gosh. So much to talk about. I'm gonna encourage everyone to get the book and read it. It is, there's a plethora of information, inspiration, wisdom. I'm wondering if you can share, we will have a, a link in the show notes where you can go download the first chapter of the book for free Dr. Louann's website. So we'll have that link in the show notes, but what are you planning to do with the rest of your upgrade and this wisdom phase in life? (37:20): Well, you know, I'm, by now I'm doing the book tour and I'm doing lots of podcasts. I'm wanting to, you know, speak to as many women as I possibly can over this next year. And there's so much more than I'm starting to work on a PBS series on this topic. So stay tuned. I think that may come out next to March, but if it happens, I'll, I'll keep you posted fingers crossed the, all the editors and the producers wanna do this. Cause I think women really need like women. You see women all the time. Women are desperate and there's really, I feel that there's a failure on the medical professions part to help women at this stage of life. They just bail on them. They don't help them. So I'm so glad that you're out there doing this and we need to multiply you times a hundred thousand. (38:01): Oh, I mean, we need you in every city, whatever I know, thank God for the thank out for the internet, cuz you can do it all over now. But you see that all the time. Don't you feel the same. It's just like, I feel that women are they're suffering needlessly. I want, I know listen. Life is full of suffering. Life is the truth of the matter is look, life is full of suffering. We're only human. All of us have suffering in our life, but there's a level at which you don't have to have suffering because of your hormones. Like leaving your body during the state of life. You know, we have a fix for that. Now it can help you. So I just want women to feel, don't (38:34): Feel, feel guilty or bad about it just because your doctor doesn't know about it. Go find another doctor. Yeah, stop going to the hardware store for milk. They don't have it. They won't have it. Not gonna have it. So just go to the milk store and you know, so the hormones, thank you so much for joining me, Dr. Louann, this has been wonderful. Everybody go get the book. I can't recommend it highly enough. We will look for your PBS special, super excited about that. We will have the link in the show notes to go, go to Dr. Louann's website and download the first chapter four free on her website. And thank you so much for joining us today. Oh, it's my deep deep honor and pleasure to get to speak with your audience and to get to meet you as well. So anyway, best of wishes to all of you and your audience. Thank you for having me and thank you all for joining me for another episode of the hormone prescription with Dr. Kirin. I want you to take action with the information you have heard. Dr. Louann has a wealth of information. She cite all the studies. She's got the data in her book. You wanna get this book for sure. And then I want you to take action and follow me on social. And let's talk about what you're doing. I will see you again next week until then peace, love and hormones. Y'all (39:51): Thank you so much for listening. I know that incredible vitality occurs for women over 40. When we learn to speak hormone and balance these vital regulators to create the health and the life that we deserve. If you're enjoying this podcast, I'd love it. If you give me a review and subscribe, it really does help this podcast out so much. You can visit the hormone prescription.com or we have some free gifts for you and you can sign up to have a hormone evaluation with me on the podcast to gain clarity into your personal situation until next time, remember, take small steps each day to balance your hormones and watch the wonderful changes in your health that begin to unfold for you. 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Our podcast guest, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Louann Brizendine, joins us on the Switch4Good podcast to talk about why males and females communicate and process emotions differently. In this episode, Dr. Louann talks to Dotsie and Alexandra about her books, The Male Brain and The Female Brain, and how they have helped readers navigate relationships with their partners, spouses, friends, and family members around the world. Dr. Brizendine founded the Woman's Mood and Hormone Clinic at UCSF, and then went on to write another book called The Upgrade, which explains how the female brain gets “upgraded” in midlife. She believes that this time in a female's life brings more clarity and a laser-like sense of purpose if you know how to tap into it. Join us today to discuss how to harness that new “upgraded” brain power, and navigate relationships with life-long partners, hormones, depression, menopause, and more. “There is a 2:1 ratio when it comes to depression in women over men. And I felt like, that is not fair. What is up with that? Then I realized, that in childhood, the depression ratio is only 1:1, male to female. At age 13 or 14, it goes up in females. The menstrual cycle starts, and the hormones start.” - Dr. Louann Brizendine What we discuss in this episode: - Dotsie reads an excerpt from her book about falling in love with her husband - The main differences in male and female brains - How hormones impact males and females differently - How one person can't fulfill all of our needs - How our expectations, unchecked, can hurt our partners - Why females are twice as likely to be depressed - Why menopause and post-menopause can be a transformative time in your life - Why men are hesitant to live vegan - Learn more about “The Upgrade” - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/591607/the-upgrade-by-louann-brizendine-md/ - Dr. Brizendine's website - https://www.louannbrizendine.com/ Connect with Switch4Good - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ - Podcast Chat Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/ - Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT - Website - https://switch4good.org/ - Use code SWITCH for 25% off your order at MaxinesHeavenly.com - Purality B12 Deal: https://puralityhealth.com/liposomal-b12/ to buy one B12 and get one free plus 35% off the rest of Purality's products.
In this episode, I am joined by the exceptional leader, educator and author, Dr. Louann Brizendine. Louann Brizendine, M.D. completed her degree in Neurobiology at UC Berkeley, graduated from Yale School of Medicine, and did her internship and residency at Harvard Medical School. She has also served on both the faculties of Harvard University and the University of California at San Francisco. She founded the Women's Mood and Hormone Clinic at UCSF. Her NY Times bestseller: The Female Brain and its follow-up, The Male Brain continues to be read around the world. Her new book THE UPGRADE: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond was released in April 2022. Now as the Lynne and Marc Benioff endowed professor of clinical psychiatry at UCSF, Dr. Brizendine, continues to speak, write, research, and consult. Today we deep dive into all things perimenopause, the female brain and Louann's new book THE UPGRADE. Connect with us - Thank you for joining us today. If you could do me the honor of hitting the subscribe button, leaving a review, sharing this podcast with a friend, or tagging me on social media when you visit The Simplicity Sessions Community on Facebook or @jennpike on Instagram, I would be forever grateful. Connect with Dr. Louann Brizendine - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louannbrizendine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louannbrizendine Learn more about the products and supports I recommend from some of our amazing partners - Eaton Hemp is my favourite CBD and hemp company. They are a hundred percent organic, they're unfiltered, and they are third-party tested. To experience Eaton Hemp, use the discount code JENNPIKE20 at eatonhemp.com/jennpike to save 20% off your order. St Francis Herb Farm education includes webinars, blogs and articles on important topics including the plant medicines that they create to promote women's health by targeting digestion, allergies, immune support, heart health, brain health, and sleep. I use and recommend their products and you can use the code JENNPIKE15 at checkout to save 15% off your order. GoodJuju makes all-natural, plastic-free home & body products that are good for you and good for the planet. Use JENNPIKE10 for 10% off your order. Skin Essence is Canadian-founded, organic, non-GMO, and does not test on animals; this company is one that we love and have around the house. You can even talk to the company to get advice on which products may be right to try first. Save 15% off your first order with the code JENNPIKE15 and use code JENNPIKE10 to save 10% off every order after that.
On today's episode, I was thrilled to welcome Dr. Louann Brizendine, author of the bestselling book “The Female Brain” and the new book “The Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond.” Dr. Louann and I got into some amazing conversation around how our female hormones aren't just sex hormones, but are also neurochemicals (affecting our brains), how those changes are different between cycling women and women after menopause (which she calls “the upgrade”), and what women can expect from not just their brains but their entire lives after the upgrade. A must listen for any woman over 35!
All too often the conversation around menopause has been ignored or misunderstood but there are many of us working to change the conversation. My guest today, Dr. Louann Brizendine is one of those voices of change. She is using her unique ability to make science approachable to create a positive new framework for this life stage. Her new book, The Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife & Beyond is a game changer! This book is for anyone going through perimenopause and menopause or even those of you in your late thirties. If you're older, you'll be able to relate to it and if you haven't started the transition, it will serve as a guide to what's to come and what you can do. Here's what others are saying about Dr. Louann's work: “Dr. Louann Brizendine's The Upgrade is uplifting, upbeat about the physical, mental and social health of women in the upper chamber of the life cycle. If you're 60 years old and up, you will love this book. As she did in The Female Brain (a bible for all women), Dr Brizendine writes clearly and jauntily, this time explaining why, generally, we get happier as we age. The Upgrade is an engrossing read, rich with science and psychology and hopefulness.”—Leslie Stahl, Correspondent, 60 minutes Knowledge is power and to go into menopause with more insight will hopefully make the process a little smoother. Gain some more knowledge in this inspiring conversation with Dr. Louann. Midlife and beyond can truly be some of the best years, there's science to prove it! Order The Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife & Beyond. Join me in my Balance programs! Balance Eating Method Balance Program
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