Podcast appearances and mentions of vanessa ford

What do you know about trans joy? On this podcast episode, we're joined by Vanessa Ford, an award-winning educator, author, and parent and Rebecca Kling, an educator, organizer, storyteller, and advocate for social change. The two talk about their collaboration to publish “The Advocate Educator's Handbook: Creating Schools Where Transgender and Non-Binary Students Thrive” and the lessons they've learned working with educators, parents, and adults to encourage expansive resistance, remembering the importance of community and the politics of passing. Trump Is Rolling Back Protections for Transgender Students. What Educators Can Do https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-trump-is-rolling-back-protections-for-transgender-students-what-educators-can-do/2025/01 www.jrandvanessaford.com www.theadvocateeducator.com VanessaFordDCwww.RebeccaKling.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton recaps on a huge holiday giveaway, Hollywood in Knaresborough and new Harrogate Town signing Ben Fox features too.Thanks to Kuoni on James Street in Harrogate, Vanessa Ford from Gargrave was the lucky winner of a 6-night holiday in Mauritius!We recently discovered Kiefer Sutherland had been in Knaresborough filming for a new Christmas production and today (7th February), the crew is back for more!Plus, several Harrogate Town players tell us how bad they are at romance when it comes to Valentine's day, and new signing Ben Fox has been speaking to Pete.Ben has signed a two and a half year deal with the club, having left Northampton Town.He can't wait to get started with Town and especially when his first match, could potentially be the Yorkshire derby at Bradford City (8th February)...that's if he can be dragged away from Rightmove...

At Aleda, we know there are consistent dimensions of what great leadership looks like, and we are exploring the great power of each of them during our Summer Series “Success Leaves Clues”. On every Empowering Leaders episode we hear from people at the top of their industries. They soar in the areas of sports, business, social venture, education, the arts and more. When it comes to the dimension of successfully creating and sharing a VISION, we have hand-selected the phenomenal group of people you’re about to hear and learn from. Creating and sharing a VISION that gets traction and has impact is a valuable skill, but as the following group of guests reveal, it’s a skill within reach for anyone who puts their mind to it. Featuring:[02:05] NIC NAITANUI - whose legacy as an Australian rules footballer is as significant as anyone in the modern era. The overall number two draft pick in 2008 - of Fijian heritage - went on to be a three time all Australian, two time West Coast Eagles best and fairest and played with athleticism and power, the likes of which the game hadn't seen before.[05:00] ANDY FRIEND - one of the most respected coaches in world rugby, former head coach of the Brumbies, Australian Men's Rugby Sevens. Andy recently launched Performance Friend, a consultancy business, supporting highly scrutinised leaders across many fields.[07:05] KURT FEARNLEY - the incredible Australian wheelchair racer & Paralympic gold medalist who famously crawled the treacherous Kokoda Track without his wheelchair.[10:45] VANESSA FORD - chief operating officer of Kukua, a Kenyan based education entertainment company that has a primarily female executive team - AND the executive producer of the first African animated superhero series, Super SEMA, where the main character SEMA is an African superhero whose superpower is using her mind and science and technology. [16:34] BELINDA STOWELL - the Olympic gold medal winner from the Sydney Olympics who now leads other athletes to Olympic and world championship glory. [17:45] The Honourable WILL ALSTERGREN - Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court, which puts him at the coalface of family and gender based violence in Australia, an issue he tirelessly campaigns against in and out of the courtroom. A huge thank you to all the guests featured in this episode and if you want to hear more from any of them follow the link to the full length, in depth conversations they each had with Luke in 2024. On our next Success Leaves Clues episode: Curiosity is a leadership dimension that shapes our learning and development. We're excited to explore its transformative impact on the journeys of some exceptional guests and to learn just how they harnessed it. If you enjoy listening to the Empowering Leaders podcast, be sure to subscribe and please, if you have a moment, leave a review for us so we can reach more listeners and empower more leaders. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato welcomes Rebecca Kling and Vanessa Ford, authors of the "Advocate Educators Handbook: Creating Schools Where Transgender Students Thrive." Drawing from their personal journeys in advocacy and education, this conversation focuses on the urgent need to support transgender and non-binary students. Learn about their four-pillar approach: educate, affirm, include, and disrupt, and gain valuable insights and practical tips for fostering an inclusive and affirming school environment in this inspiring and informative discussion.Resources for Continued LearningGet the Book: This episode focuses on the pillars discussed in Rebecca and Vanessa's book, Advocate Educators Handbook: Creating Schools Where Transgender Students Thrive, available wherever books are sold. New Course Offering: Teaching Channel is proud to offer course 5344: Understanding and Affirming Transgender and Non-binary Students which uses the Advocate Educators Handbook along with additional resources and strategies for supporting trans and nonbinary students.Handbook Extra: Inside the Advocate Educator's Handbook, Rebecca and Vanessa have curated a comprehensive list of additional resources for further exploration.Know Your Policies: Unsure about the laws and policies in your state? Check out this detailed map from the Movement Advancement Project to stay informed.

Families have been fleeing to Illinois to protect their transgender and non-binary children from anti-trans laws and enroll them in more inclusive schools. The Supreme Court agreed to review one law this week that restricts gender-affirming care. But many of the laws on the books directly relate to school policy. Across the nation, many educators are fighting back and confronting these school policies. A new book is hoping to give teachers a guide to create more inclusive classrooms – no matter the laws in their state. It's called “The Advocate Educator's Handbook.” To hear more, Reset sat down with the co-authors Rebecca Kling, a nationally known trans advocate based in Chicago, and Vanessa Ford, a former educator and a parent to a trans child. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Transgender and non-binary students often do not find inclusive experiences in schools and many teachers do not know where to turn in finding resources and supports. Scott Lee shares a conversation with Vanessa Ford and Rebecca Kling who discuss their book The Advocate Educator's Handbook: Creating Schools Where Transgender and Non-Binary Students Thrive who discuss issues surrounding supporting students who are struggling with gender inclusion.

Vanessa Ford is an extraordinary individual in every possible way. It's as though she's the real life version of Super Sema, the animated superhero she created that is changing the world. Super Sema is the first African animated superhero franchise to inspire the next generation of children to change the world through curiosity, creativity, and STEAM skills. The wildly successful animated series is watched by millions of young black boys and girls around the globe whose parents and grandparents grew up without seeing anyone who looked like them on TV, and certainly not in cartoon superhero form. With the backing of Serena and Venus Williams and Oprah Winfrey, the experience of being a young woman of colour working in the entertainment industry directly for Harvey Weinstein, and a drive to reclaim her power and help everyone else do the same, Vanessa Ford is a remarkable and fascinating leader, changing the world for good. Show Notes: You can watch Super Sema here. For more about Kukua head here. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may know my guest today, Vanessa Ford, as a Creator, Writer, and Co-Founder of MenoLabs. Her business revolves around perimenopause and menopause to teach women how to make the best, most informed, and well-researched decisions to feel like themselves again and be the healthiest version of themselves through menopause and beyond. Vanessa has launched several successful women's health supplements including Fit & Happy fiber and probiotic for healthy weight, Well Rested sleep aid for women, and MenoFit menopause probiotic for health weight, which are backed by 20+ years of research. In this conversation, Vanessa and I discuss the ways women can address menopause with natural solutions rather than the current, broken approach. These truly are tools you need to take your life back during menopause, so without further ado, click play now! Get Vanessa's FREE book download, How to Master Menopause, at https://menolabs.com/pages/core-connections.

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We talk to Vanessa Ford, COO of Kukua, the team that is behind Super Sema, which is the first African animated superhero series that combines fun, adventure and learning to get kids excited about STEAM. Plus, helping farmers make more food using less energy is the goal of FYTO. The founder and CEO, Jason Prapas, joins us to share how they are unlocking sustainable agriculture with aquatic plants. Also, travel expert, Johnny Jet, stops by with travel tips, including how to protect your home while you're on vacation. In Socially Speaking, we discuss the "when I text you" meme and what it actually means. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:33] Vanessa Ford: https://kukua.me (kukua.me) [16:42] Apptastic [25:44]Jason Prapas: https://www.fyto.us (fyto.us) [33:37] Johnny Jet: https://www.johnnyjet.com/ (johnnyjet.com) [42:31] What the "when I text you" meme actually means You can also find both https://twitter.com/ambermac (AmberMac) and https://twitter.com/MBancroft80 (Michael B) on Twitter.

Happy International Womens Day! Today I'm chatting Chatting Vanessa Ford, executive producer, director, model and now childrenswear designer Vanessa Ford. Vanessa is the COO of all-female led company Kukua for the childrens series Super Sema - the first black super hero girl cartoon for kids! Listen to our LIVE Lusophonica Cafe & Online Radio conversation in Cascais, Lisbon, Portugal where he gives so many insights into her life, process and values.   Songs based on: Song 1: What is the perfect song to drink coffee/tea to? Song 2: What is the song that represents or reminds you of your most challenging time in your life? Song 3: What is the song that represents or reminds you of your most victorious/happy time in your life? Song 4: What song reminds / represents either Portugal Or Home?   Due to copyrights the songs have been edited out but you can listen to his playlist here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OWwNASLWeJ5my6UjYWJ9i   My Outro song that has "coffee" in the title or in the lyrics is: Black Coffee by Sarah Vaughan Get in touch with Vanessa on Instagram: @tribe_ford You can find her cute kids clothing range here: @minimonroeofficial and to watch the Super Sema Series here:  @Super Sema  or https://www.supersema.com/   Thank you to Lusophonica.com thegirlinthecafe.co.uk - for all videos, updates and more ❤️

This week my guest is Vanessa Ford, cofounder of Menolabs a business that focuses on women's issues during the perimenopausal/menopausal transition.Vanessa was prompted to action when, at 44, she began her own transition into menopause. Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she created MenoLabs to address what she sees as a glaring need in every woman's life.Vanessa is a driving force in everything MenoLabs does, from their probiotic product formulations, including best selling products MenoFit and MenoGlow, to the creation of the MenoLife app for women in menopause, to being the face of the brand in informative videos and across social media.In this episode we talk about:Vanessa's Perimenopausal JourneyWhy the Current Approach to Menopause Is Fundamentally Broken and How To Fix ItMenoLabs 3-Pronged Unique Approach to MenopauseWhy Addressing the Microbiome/Estrobolome the Solution to Mitigating theWhy Having the Right Tools To Track Health During the MenopausalTransition Is Key to Minimizing the Impact of Menopause/PerimenopauseMore information on Menolabs, their products, the MenolLife app and more can be found on their website https://menolabs.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thriving-thru-menopause/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Diana and Joy explore the distinction between privacy and secrecy, and the concepts of shame vs. empowerment.  We grapple with the question of our role in our children's choice to be undisclosed, and we explore whether our focus on safety negatively influenced their sense of self.  Join us to hear more about our perspective on the risk of disclosure, and our belief that it's our children's right to decide who knows their story.Episode 19 references two booksCalvin by Vanessa Ford, J.R. Ford, Ronald Martin FordSissy: A Coming of Gender Story by Jacob Tobia   If you're taking something away from our podcast, we'd appreciate it if you'd subscribe and/or  take a moment to  provide us a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.As always, feel free to reach out to us at transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com

Vanessa Ford is an author and menopause/perimenopause expert, as well as the Co-founder of the women's health company, MenoLabs. Backed by two decades of research, MenoLabs delivers an ecosystem of support to help women in their menopause journey. Before co-founding MenoLabs, Vanessa served as the Chief Marketing Officer of Magnitude Management Services and the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. As the Co-founder of MenoLabs, Vanessa is focused on bringing femtech innovations and natural solutions to women's midlife health. Vanessa joins me today to discuss women's midlife health, perimenopause, and menopause. She defines perimenopause and outlines its symptoms. She shares how food and nutrition impact the symptoms of menopause and highlights the role of the gut in overall health. She also describes the economic impacts of perimenopause and menopause and argues why everyone will benefit from supporting women in their midlife. “The more we can support women in their midlife undergoing this transition, the better off we're all going to be. Whether it's from the perspective of a company, a community, or a relationship, everything will be better.” - Vanessa Ford Today on Mastering Midlife: Why men need to join the conversation on menopause Vanessa's background and why she started a company advocating for women's health How hormone replacement therapy can also be helpful for men Perimenopause: its symptoms and tackling them through nutrition Sugar and other foods that exacerbate the symptoms of perimenopause Why we need to look at gut health as part of overall health Addressing gut health and consuming probiotics for estrogen deconjugation The emotional and mental aspects of perimenopause and menopause The stigma women face when they're experiencing perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms How and why we need to support women in perimenopause and menopause Connect with Vanessa Ford: MenoLabs Book: How to Master Menopause: Practical Guidance for Dealing with Hot Flashes, Weight Gain, Insomnia, Mood Swings, and Other Menopause Symptoms MenoLabs on YouTube Vanessa Ford on LinkedIn Vanessa Ford on Instagram Email: vanessa.ford@menolabs.com Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Vanessa Ford is here to discuss Perimenopause - Taking Back Control of YOU. How much do we really know and understand about perimenopause? Wouldn't it be great to know more before it starts so we can efficiently talk to our doctor about our options? Vanessa has done the research to explain what's going on in our bodies and how it impacts our lives, as well as the triggers that bring on the symptoms.   Vanessa Ford is an author, menopause/perimenopause expert, and cofounder of Menolabs, which focuses on women's issues during the perimenopausal/menopausal transition. Vanessa was prompted to action when, at 44, she began her own transition into menopause. Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she created MenoLabs to address what she sees as a glaring need in every woman's life. Vanessa's app is called MenoLife and can be found on the app store and her website at menolabs.com. She can also be found on Facebook at @menolabs and on Instagram at @vanessa.menolabs. She is providing a free e-book especially for our listeners called How to Master Menopause: Practical Guidance for Dealing with Hot Flashes, Weight Gain, Insomnia, Mood Swings, and Other Menopause Symptoms (written by Vanessa and cofounder, Danielle Jacobs), which can be found here: https://menolabs.com/pages/curate-your-health.   Dr. Hammerstedt and her lifestyle coaching team can be found at www.wholisthealth.com and @wholisthealth on Facebook and Instagram as well as the Facebook group Curate Your Health. Wholist helps high performing women and men lose weight for the last time, with an innovative food and mindset coaching program to blueprint YOUR optimal body and mind, with real food, real work, real results… and no products or BS. Come curate YOUR sustainable health future, and personal and professional dynasty.   And remember, Who you choose to be Matters. You are valuable, You are worth this, You are your WholeYou.

Authors JR and Vanessa Ford read the one book they could find about transgender kids to their child but skipped over the word 'transgender.' When they finally used the word, their child felt empowered by finding the right language to describe themselves. So the Fords set out to help more families with their children's book, Calvin. JR and Vanessa Ford told NPR's Audie Cornish that they are still learning as they go.

It's hard enough to raise a child in this complicated and confusing world but what do you do if your child is struggling with their sexual or gender identity?   In this episode we are talking about those kids who are struggling with their gender identity.  Not only do you have to help your child navigate a new normal for themselves, you also have to learn a new language.  New pronouns like they/them and terms like gender non-conforming, non-binary and/or gender-queer (I've put the definitions below from gladd.org).  How do you support and affirm your child?  How do you get your head around your child's gender identity if you don't agree or if it goes against your beliefs?  There are so many complicated issues that come up and you will need support!  Enter my guests, JR and Vanessa Ford who are parents to two kids, one of whom identifies as non-binary.  In fact, their child, Ellie, who was born as a boy, was so insistent, persistent, and consistent in telling their parents that they weren't a boy, they had to sit up and pay attention.   Vanessa and JR are sharing their journey with Ellie to help educate people on the LGBTQ+  community and also to advocate for more rights for Transgender youth. In this episode, we talk about:  What does it mean to be Transgender? How do you know if this is just a phase for your child? Consistent, insistent and persistent... What the journey of a Trans person can be like ...it's an evolution How popular culture is portraying more Transgender people Gender non-conforming A term used to describe some people whose gender expression is different from conventional expectations of masculinity and femininity. Please note that not all gender non-conforming people identify as transgender; nor are all transgender people gender non-conforming. Many people have gender expressions that are not entirely conventional – that fact alone does not make them transgender. Many transgender men and women have gender expressions that are conventionally masculine or feminine. Simply being transgender does not make someone gender non-conforming. The term is not a synonym for transgender or transsexual and should only be used if someone self-identifies as gender non-conforming. Non-binary and/or genderqueer Terms used by some people who experience their gender identity and/or gender expression as falling outside the categories of man and woman. They may define their gender as falling somewhere in between man and woman, or they may define it as wholly different from these terms. The term is not a synonym for transgender or transsexual and should only be used if someone self-identifies as non-binary and/or genderqueer.  for a guide of

This week on Under the Radar: It's Transgender Awareness Week, which is a time to reflect on issues facing the trans community, including representation in media. One space that is becoming more inclusive? Children's literature. There is a growing catalog of books that center trans kids as main characters, and more stories that portray a range of experiences. Advocates want more trans authors and characters to be seen and heard. Guests: Kyle Lukoff, Stonewall-winning author of “When Aidan Became a Brother” and 2021 National Book Award finalist for the novel “Too Bright To See.” Vanessa Ford, co-author of "CALVIN," a children's book centered around a transgender boy, inspired in part by Ford's child. Ford is also a nationally known advocate for transgender youth rights. Katy Kania, head of teen services at Robbins Library in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.   Dr. Madhere's approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training.  View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com.  Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com.   Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call services through Jet Set Beauty Rx, a mobile medical aesthetics unit delivering beauty in the privacy of your own home.  Reserve at JetSetBeautyRx.com.   As a creative outlet and means to broaden the perspective on the “spectrum of beauty,”  Dr. Madhere created Forever F.A.B., a podcast dedicated to Fashion, the Art of living well (i.e., wellness), and all things Beauty.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com for past and new episodes.     If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to Dr. Shirley's Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   This week's podcast episode features an interview with Vanessa Ford.   You may not realize the signs.  One day, you feel whole, purposeful, and full of energy.  The next day, you feel out of sorts.  Though nothing has changed in your outside world, something inside feels off-balance.  You work out religiously, but the slice of pizza you only looked at but didn't eat seemed to have found its way onto your scale.   Your skin is drier and the grey hairs appeared overnight.  You love life, yet your energy levels wax and wane.   Should you give away those fabulous clothes in your closet that no longer fit?  Or do you hold onto them thinking that more exercise and a stricter diet will help you wear them again with confidence?   You love your partner, yet sometimes, you think of the unspeakable.   You're hot and sweating at 3:00 pm, then cold and reaching for a cashmere pashmina the next. Whatever this is… it's temporary.  Maybe it's even normal.  Maybe it doesn't even have to be this way.   Vanessa is the co-founder of MenoLabs, a company focused on women's issues during perimenopause/menopause. She and her friend of 20 years, Danielle Jacobs, created MenoLabs to address what they see as a glaring need in every woman's life.    Vanessa was prompted to action when, at 44, she began her own transition into menopause. Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she met the challenges of this stage of a woman's life with creativity.  Named a top ten finalist in the Cartier Women's Initiative, Vanessa believes that for-profits can change the world and make a difference in people's lives with the same passion for mission used by nonprofits — and in fact, should do so if they want to be truly successful.  She is, herself, successful, on a mission to make life better for others and doing it all with authenticity and flair. Catch the latest episode of the Forever F.A.B. podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iheartradio, Podbean, and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  For past episodes featuring guest star interviews, beauty product reviews and innovations in plastic surgery, visit ForeverFABpodcast.com.   The F.A.B. Five according to Vanessa Ford: Put down your phone—with purpose. Take daily mini-vacations—no matter where you are, even if only for 5 minutes. Don't over-think exercise.  Just do it. De-stress by prioritizing your favorite sensory input; relax through your senses. Give your body what it needs. You can find MenoLabs on Facebook, Instagram, and on our app MenoLife. Purchase products and supplement your beauty at menolabs.com. Follow Vanessa on IG: @vanessa.menolabs. ***** As always, if you liked this episode of the Forever FAB podcast, please share it and subscribe to the feed. Listen to past episodes or check out who's coming up next on foreverfabpodcast.com.   If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to my Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   If you are the Founder of or represent a beauty brand and want to be featured on an episode of the Forever FAB podcast segment of Fifteen Minutes of FAB, send me some stuff.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com and fill out the Contact form.   For general holistic beauty tips or to set up an appointment with me to discuss your personalized options for leveling up your beauty, go to ElementsandGraces.com and sign up for my newsletter.   And for an online e-consultation on time, anytime and on your time, visit Click-Lift.com for your wellness, plastic surgery, and beauty questions on the go. And… if you don't want to go anywhere or leave your home, look out for Jet Set Beauty Rx offering mobile aesthetic medical services, such as injectable fillers and multi-vitamin facial treatments.  Jet Set Beauty Rx is coming to your neighborhood soon.     Credits: Video backdrop: custom by Anyvoo Fashion: top by Goop Label; eyewear by Prive Revaux Makeup: n/a   Produced by www.oneofoneproductions.com Recorded, mixed, edited and original music by www.23dbproductions.com   Podcast Medical Disclaimer The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. It is no substitute for professional care by your doctor or your own qualified healthcare professional. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this podcast or in any linked materials. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Dr. Shirley Madhere neither endorses nor opposes any particular opinion discussed in this podcast. The views expressed on this podcast have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, practice, institution or other entity with which Dr. Shirley Madhere may be affiliated.  

If you are experiencing symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, PMS symptoms, heavy periods, or other issues AND you are looking for other options that are less invasive than the ones given to you by your OBGyn or General Practitioner, you are going to want to listen to this episode!I'm going to talk about my journey with my own OBGyn care and how it impacted me and the way that I care for my patients. My guest today had a similar journey to me and she thought. There has to be a better way. She went on to create a million-dollar business during COVID. Her mission is to help women everywhere take back control of perimenopause. Figure out the symptoms, get answers and inform you that you don't have to use the conventional treatments. You have options. About Vanessa FordVanessa Ford is the co-founder of MenoLabs. It's a company that is fundamentally changing the conversation, treatment, and research surrounding the menopausal transition. Vanessa was prompted to take action after experiencing severe symptoms and finding there was little available to help.She refused to accept the situation, found the research, a team, and the capital to do something. They've created supplements and an app that will empower women with more information and choices to improve their Perimenopause journey.Please share this episode with everybody you know. If you're not in perimenopause, I guarantee that someone you know is. Please share this episode with everyone you know.On this podcast, we are going to talk about...Perimenopause, how most of the medical community and women, in general, are uninformed about the signs.Symptoms of Perimenopause and how diet and lifestyle impact them.How gut health and supplements can impact your overall health and even stabilize your estrogen levels.How important it is to share our experiences of perimenopause with those around us and ask for grace.The amazing MenoLife App that you can use to track your symptoms and have real conversations with your doctorResources Mentioned:MenoLife App: https://menolabs.com/pages/our-appWhere to connect with VanessaWebsite: https://www.menolabs.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-ford/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MENOLABSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessa.menolabsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MenoLabsAdditional ResourcesDon't forget to sign up for my free resource! The Functional Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing your Hormones: https://lcvjtpc8.pages.infusionsoft.net/Dr. Tabatha's Website: https://www.drtabatha.com/Dr. Tabatha's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabathaDr. Tabatha's IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourvoiceyourhealth/Dr. Tabatha's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFunctionalGynecologistRemember to Subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen so you don't miss an episode and take time to leave a review.

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.   Dr. Madhere's approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training.  View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com.  Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com.   Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call services through Jet Set Beauty Rx, a mobile medical aesthetics unit delivering beauty in the privacy of your own home.  Reserve at JetSetBeautyRx.com.   As a creative outlet and means to broaden the perspective on the “spectrum of beauty,”  Dr. Madhere created Forever F.A.B., a podcast dedicated to Fashion, the Art of living well (i.e., wellness), and all things Beauty.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com for past and new episodes.     If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to Dr. Shirley's Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   This week's podcast episode features an interview with Vanessa Ford.   You may not realize the signs.  One day, you feel whole, purposeful, and full of energy.  The next day, you feel out of sorts.  Though nothing has changed in your outside world, something inside feels off-balance.  You work out religiously, but the slice of pizza you only looked at but didn't eat seemed to have found its way onto your scale.   Your skin is drier and the grey hairs appeared overnight.  You love life, yet your energy levels wax and wane.   Should you give away those fabulous clothes in your closet that no longer fit?  Or do you hold onto them thinking that more exercise and a stricter diet will help you wear them again with confidence?   You love your partner, yet sometimes, you think of the unspeakable.   You're hot and sweating at 3:00 pm, then cold and reaching for a cashmere pashmina the next. Whatever this is… it's temporary.  Maybe it's even normal.  Maybe it doesn't even have to be this way.   Vanessa is the co-founder of MenoLabs, a company focused on women's issues during perimenopause/menopause. She and her friend of 20 years, Danielle Jacobs, created MenoLabs to address what they see as a glaring need in every woman's life.    Vanessa was prompted to action when, at 44, she began her own transition into menopause. Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she met the challenges of this stage of a woman's life with creativity.  Named a top ten finalist in the Cartier Women's Initiative, Vanessa believes that for-profits can change the world and make a difference in people's lives with the same passion for mission used by nonprofits — and in fact, should do so if they want to be truly successful.  She is, herself, successful, on a mission to make life better for others and doing it all with authenticity and flair. Catch the latest episode of the Forever F.A.B. podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iheartradio, Podbean, and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  For past episodes featuring guest star interviews, beauty product reviews and innovations in plastic surgery, visit ForeverFABpodcast.com.   The F.A.B. Five according to Vanessa Ford: Put down your phone—with purpose. Take daily mini-vacations—no matter where you are, even if only for 5 minutes. Don't over-think exercise.  Just do it. De-stress by prioritizing your favorite sensory input; relax through your senses. Give your body what it needs. You can find MenoLabs on Facebook, Instagram, and on our app MenoLife. Purchase products and supplement your beauty at menolabs.com. Follow Vanessa on IG: @vanessa.menolabs. ***** As always, if you liked this episode of the Forever FAB podcast, please share it and subscribe to the feed. 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And… if you don't want to go anywhere or leave your home, look out for Jet Set Beauty Rx offering mobile aesthetic medical services, such as injectable fillers and multi-vitamin facial treatments.  Jet Set Beauty Rx is coming to your neighborhood soon.     Credits: Video backdrop: custom by Anyvoo Fashion: top by Goop Label; eyewear by Prive Revaux Makeup: n/a   Produced by www.oneofoneproductions.com Recorded, mixed, edited and original music by www.23dbproductions.com   Podcast Medical Disclaimer The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. It is no substitute for professional care by your doctor or your own qualified healthcare professional. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this podcast or in any linked materials. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Dr. Shirley Madhere neither endorses nor opposes any particular opinion discussed in this podcast. The views expressed on this podcast have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, practice, institution or other entity with which Dr. Shirley Madhere may be affiliated.  

Vanessa Ford wants women to feel like themselves again. She talks with Dr. Deb about being the healthiest, best version of yourself through the menopause journey and beyond. She is a co-founder of Menolabs after her own experience with menopause. She believes in providing well-researched tools to manage health while changing the narrative of menopause, allowing every woman to discover her inner goddess! 

[First Name], This week on the WW Podcast I spoke with Vanessa Ford,  cofounder of Menolabs. Vanessa's life mission revolves around menopause! Vanessa discovered menopause for herself at age 44. The word wasn't really in her vocabulary and certainly not on her radar but when she realized that menopause was the source of some challenging changes in body and emotions, she soon discovered that there was very little information available on the subject. She found that shocking! That every woman will experience menopause in their life yet it wasn't something that women talked about nor was it very understood. So, Vanessa turned that into a challenge -- to make menopause a conversation that could be had at the dinner table and all women understand it, or at least can easily find support and help when going through this transition. I don't know about you, but I didn't grow up talking about this kind of thing-- and by that I mean periods, pregnancy, menopause-- let alone perimenopause! Vanessa is the voice we all need in today's world. For starters, I learned that menopause is 12 whole months without a period. The ~average age of menopause is 51. Whereas the ~average age of perimenopause is around 45-46 years old, even as early as 35 years old. Vanessa reminds us: “It's something you need to be aware of in your mid-30s.”

In this episode of Straight Up Wellness, Kate talks with Vanessa Ford about how to be the healthiest, best version of yourself - through all stages of menopause and beyond.

Visit melissavogelfitness.com/course for the free email course.   What is menopausal transition? What are the symptoms of menopause? Do you know what to expect? In this podcast, I speak with Vanessa Ford about everything menopause, perimenopause and how Menolabs came to be. Meet Vanessa Ford Vanessa Ford is the cofounder of MenoLabs, a company fundamentally… The post Mastering Menopause With Vanessa Ford |BM 77 appeared first on Melissa Vogel.

**This episode is brought to you by MuteSix, Repeat, and CarText**   “MenoLabs is a company founded to fundamentally change menopause in the United States,” tells Vanessa Ford, Co-Founder of MenoLabs, a brand that provides natural products to relieve menopause symptoms. Vanessa did doctoral research around cognitive studies and learned about human brains along with storytelling. She pivoted into marketing, nonprofits and then started MenoLabs in 2019 to change women's options for treating menopausal symptoms, which includes the not-so-small task of improving the education and research done on this subject and changing how society views menopause. Their consumers validate the brand's existence. Interestingly, MenoLabs has operated mainly as a flat organization where they work collaboratively and bring different expertise areas to solve challenges. They iterate, adapt, fail, learn, fail forward, keep on learning, adapting, and make decisions based on data in front of them. In part 1, Vanessa talks about: * Her gratitude towards her Co-Founder, Danielle Jacobs * Overview of the brand * Why menopause is a Taboo discussion * Effect of menopause from an entrepreneurial standpoint * Why no CEO * Can a collaborative management model work in other areas * Her life before MenoLabs * Danielle Jacobs' background Join Ramon Vela and MenoLabs as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on MenoLabs, visit: https://menolabs.com/ * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF MUTESIX. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world's most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode is also brought to you by CartText. Are you interested in improving your Abandoned Cart Recovery rates? Cart Text is Powered by real people, not bots, not AI, real people. Cart Text will contact & engage with your customers in real-time to make the sales you missed. One by one, CartText will convert your abandoned carts, churned subscriptions, and billing-related issues using live agents + SMS. Real people, getting the job done. To learn more, visit https://carttext.com/ * This episode was brought to you by Repeat. Repeat is the easiest way for your customers to reorder products they love. Repeat will automate a frictionless reordering experience for the most significant part of a CPG brand's customer base: The non-subscriber. Repeat uses machine learning to analyze one-time shopper behavior, automates reorder notifications, and delivers personalized replenishment carts that aid in up-sell and cross-sell efforts. The result? Higher LTV, better margins, and more insights on your best customers. To learn more, visit https://signup.getrepeat.io/

**This episode is brought to you by MuteSix, Repeat, and CarText**   “It's sad that we don't have support networks in place for women in midlife,” says Vanessa Ford, Co-Founder of MenoLabs. In the second half of this Feature, she talks about the challenges, stressfulness, and frustration they faced while formulating their products as well as operating during Covid. Vanessa also talks about their customers and mission. For instance, Menolabs has a 3% return rate and 97% happy consumers. While these numbers are significant from a business perspective, what drives her and the team is their mission. She gives us a review of two of their prominent probiotic products. She also laments the limited knowledge about menopause that's provided to doctors during medical school. In part 2, Vanessa talks about: * The Brand's challenges * Success by the Numbers * The negative impact of menopause * Description of their product line * What's the age to try MenoLabs products * How doctor's view menopause * Her message for women * Moving to retail centers Join Ramon Vela and MenoLabs as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on MenoLabs, visit: https://menolabs.com/ * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF MUTESIX. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world's most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode is also brought to you by CartText. Are you interested in improving your Abandoned Cart Recovery rates? Cart Text is Powered by real people, not bots, not AI, real people. Cart Text will contact & engage with your customers in real-time to make the sales you missed. One by one, CartText will convert your abandoned carts, churned subscriptions, and billing-related issues using live agents + SMS. Real people, getting the job done. To learn more, visit https://carttext.com/ * This episode was brought to you by Repeat. Repeat is the easiest way for your customers to reorder products they love. Repeat will automate a frictionless reordering experience for the most significant part of a CPG brand's customer base: The non-subscriber. Repeat uses machine learning to analyze one-time shopper behavior, automates reorder notifications, and delivers personalized replenishment carts that aid in up-sell and cross-sell efforts. The result? Higher LTV, better margins, and more insights on your best customers. To learn more, visit https://signup.getrepeat.io/

There are so many changes happening with your skin and your body. You're dealing with mood swings and dare you even say it, some days you have hot flashes… But surely you're too young for this right? This can't be menopause, what the hell is going on?! Girl, this is perimenopause, and it is nothing […] The post What You Need To Know About Perimenopause If You're 35 or Older with Vanessa Ford | EU 74 appeared first on Empowered and Unapologetic.

There are so many changes happening with your skin and your body. You're dealing with mood swings and dare you even say it, some days you have hot flashes... But surely you're too young for this right? This can't be menopause, what the hell is going on?! Girl, this is perimenopause, and it is nothing [...] The post What You Need To Know About Perimenopause If You're 35 or Older with Vanessa Ford | EU 74 appeared first on Empowered and Unapologetic.

Vanessa Ford is the cofounder of Menolabs, focused on women's issues during perimenopausal/menopausal. Vanessa was prompted to action when, at 44, she began her own transition into menopause. Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she created MenoLabs to address what she sees as a glaring need in every woman's life. Vanessa's personal experience with perimenopause and her passion for moving the conversations around menopause forward mean that Vanessa is a driving force in everything MenoLabs does, from formulating products, to the creation of a revolutionary app for women in menopause, called MenoLife. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: Vanessa's Perimenopausal Journey  Why the Current Approach to Menopause Is Fundamentally Broken and How To Fix It  MenoLabs 3-Pronged Unique Approach to Menopause How Menopause Impacts Womens' Lives in Critically Impactful and Potentially Devastating Ways  Is Addressing the Microbiome/Estrobolome the Solution to Mitigating the Impact of Menopause?  Why Having the Right Tools To Track Health During the Menopausal Transition  Is Key to Minimizing the Impact of Menopause/Perimenopause And so much more!   SHOW LINKS: Vanessa's WEBSITE: https://menolabs.com/ Buy Magnesium: https://lddy.no/r61x use code WITCHY to get 10% off Anxious to Aligned - Loren's new online course https://lorencellentani.ck.page

Author, menopause and perimenopause expert, and co-Founder of MenoLabs, Vanessa Ford, is empowering women with solutions, expectations, and insights to better manage the transitional period of menopause with complete confidence. In this episode, we discuss the importance of acknowledging the transition, being honest with our loved ones, and why tracking symptoms is essential to navigating menopause gracefully. We’re getting very real on how to master menopause without stigma or shame, so enjoy!

Are you interested in menopause?  Have you been struggling with getting older? In this episode we dive into learning more from the menopause expert, everything menopause is on the table and we’re going to get the answers you’ve been looking for. In this episode I talk with Vanessa Ford, cofounder of Menolabs, who focuses on women’s issues during the perimenopausal/ menopausal transition. Vanessa was prompted to action when, at 44, she began her own transition into menopause. Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she created MenoLabs to address what she sees as a glaring need in every woman’s life. Today, we get right to the tough questions about menopause. We discuss real solutions for our menopause issues. We also talk about the fear and embarrassment around this time in our lives, and so much more. Questions I asked: Can you give us your whole story? What was your perimenopausal journey? Why do they put women on anti-depressants when they hit menopause? What are some natural ways to mitigate menopause symptoms? How to probiotics help women in menopause? Can exercise be bad during menopause? What about memory loss during menopause? How do we deal with hot flashes? Does soy & flaxseed some into play in menopause? How does caffeine effect menopause? Do you have advice for low sex drive during menopause? What can women do to combat vagina dryness? Tell us about your app, and how does it help? How does estrogen effect sleep cycles? Does our sleep effect our weight gain? How can everyone get your book? Tell us about your sleep supplement. What is your favorite quote? Topics Discussed: Menopause and Perimenopause Fear of Aging. How to deal with perimenopause. Embracing healthy menopause. Finding ways to balance your hormones. Natural ways to deal with menopause issues. Understanding Phytoestrogens. Doing research for menopause. Quotes from the show: “The whole point is to fundamentally change the way we talk about menopause.” @MenoLabs @SisterhoodSweat “We have fear around menopause because we are uneducated about it.” @MenoLabs @SisterhoodSweat “Women will spend $20,000 in their lifetime to mitigate symptoms around menopause.” @MenoLabs @SisterhoodSweat “Your body is not producing enough estrogen, and it’s critical to every system in our body.” @MenoLabs @SisterhoodSweat “Look into probiotics to help menopause symptoms.” @MenoLabs @SisterhoodSweat “There is no magic pill for menopause. You need to do your research and talk to your doctor.” @MenoLabs @SisterhoodSweat   How you can stay in touch with Vanessa: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Get Free Book! http://menolabs.com/sisterhoodofsweat   How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud   "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T" Essential Formulas   My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is! Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!

Did you know there is something called "menopause rage" ? Today we have Vanessa Ford back on the show to do the second episode discussing the perimenopausal/menopausal transition.  If you missed last week's episode make sure to go back and listen to that first, it's full of amazing information.  Today, Vanessa shares with us that the average age of menopause is 51 so if you can have perimenopause for 7-13 years that means you can start having symptoms in your late 30s'. Menopause technically is when you don't have a period for 12 months consecutively, so if you start your period within that timeframe that means you start all over again before you can say you are in menopause.  Vanessa who is cofounder of  Menolabs, was prompted to action when, at 44 she had a period that lasted 3 weeks! Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she created MenoLabs to address what she sees as a glaring need in every woman’s life. If you are curious what products Menolab has to offer check out the link below or in the shownotes and make sure to use my discount code to get 10% off! Vanessa knew she needed to do something about this topic because there is severe lack of research into perimenopause and menopause, despite the fact that it affects all women: • 25 million women in the United States are in the menopause transition right now. • 6,000 women enter this transition in the United States every single day. • Millennials, America’s largest generation, started turning 40 last year, the prime decade for menopause symptoms to begin. • Worldwide, there will be 1 million women in menopause in the next 5 years. So if you are finding yourself not sleeping, losing hair, gaining weight, having acne, dry skin or mood swings you could possibly be experiencing perimenopause symptoms and not even realize it. One topic that really stood out to me is how important it is to make sure your gut microbiome is healthy to help reduce perimenopausal/menopausal sypmtoms !  Hear what she has to say about this topic and more on the podcast.   Shop Menolabs products with the link below, make sure to use my discount code AMBERSANDBERG to get your 10% off. My favorites are Happy Fiber which I like to put in my protein shake and Menofit. Website: HERE Make sure to grab their free book here menolabs.com/mominspiredshow If you liked this episode make sure to listen to the first episode I did with Vanessa where we talk about perimenopause can start in your late 30s! Click  HERE     Looking for 1-2 women to coach that need help with either weight loss, maintaining weight loss, style at any size, body confidence after kids! You guys know that I love helping moms, and so I wanted to be able to help you guys beyond the podcast.  I am so excited to announce that I am  getting certified as a Life and Weight coach! Even better, I am looking for 1-2  clients for the month of June 2021. For June I am looking for moms that want to lose weight, have lost weight but trying to figure out how to maintain their weight or struggling with their confidence after having kids and finding their style after babies! This will be absolutely FREE. The only requirement is that you show up via Zoom and do the work as if you have financially invested in this journey. If you have a goal that you want to reach, I would love to help you achieve that!  Let's make 2021 your year! If you are interested email me at amber@mominspiredshow.com I mentioned my weight loss journey and how I used thought work and you can listen here to that series I did. Click HERE Guest info: Vanessa Ford Website: HERE Shop Menolabs products with the link above, make sure to use my discount code AMBERSANDBERG to get your 10% off.

Did you know perimenopause can last 7-13 years staring at the age of 35? Today we have Vanessa Ford on the show to do a 2 part episode discussing the perimenopausal/menopausal transition. You may be thinking "oh I am too young for that", make sure to keep reading! Vanessa who is cofounder of Menolabs, was prompted to action when, at 44 she had a period that lasted 3 weeks! Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she created MenoLabs to address what she sees as a glaring need in every woman’s life. If you are curious what products Menolab has to offer check out the link below or in the shownotes and make sure to use my discount code to get 10% off! Vanessa knew she needed to do something about this topic because there is severe lack of research into perimenopause and menopause, despite the fact that it affects all women: • 25 million women in the United States are in the menopause transition right now. • 6,000 women enter this transition in the United States every single day. • Millennials, America’s largest generation, started turning 40 last year, the prime decade for menopause symptoms to begin. • Worldwide, there will be 1 million women in menopause in the next 5 years. So if you are finding yourself not sleeping, losing hair, gaining weight, having acne, dry skin or mood swings you could possibly be experiencing perimenopause symptoms and not even realize it. One topic that really stood out to me is that getting allergies later in life can by a sign of perimenopause!  Hear what she has to say about this topic and more on the podcast.   Shop Menolabs products with the link below, make sure to use my discount code AMBERSANDBERG to get your 10% off. My favorites are Happy Fiber which I like to put in my protein shake and Menofit. Website: HERE   If you liked this episode make sure to listen to the episode I did with Kate Turner about taking care of yourself in your late 30's early 40s: Click HERE     Looking for 1-2 women to coach that need help with either weight loss, maintaining weight loss, style at any size, body confidence after kids! You guys know that I love helping moms, and so I wanted to be able to help you guys beyond the podcast.  I am so excited to announce that I am  getting certified as a Life and Weight coach! Even better, I am looking for 3-4 practice clients for the month of June 2021. For June I am looking for moms that want to lose weight, have lost weight but trying to figure out how to maintain their weight or struggling with their confidence after having kids and finding their style after babies! This will be absolutely FREE. The only requirement is that you show up via Zoom and do the work as if you have financially invested in this journey. If you have a goal that you want to reach, I would love to help you achieve that!  Let's make 2021 your year! If you are interested email me at amber@mominspiredshow.com I mentioned my weight loss journey and how I used thought work and you can listen here to that series I did. Click HERE Guest info: Vanessa Ford Website: HERE Shop Menolabs products with the link above, make sure to use my discount code AMBERSANDBERG to get your 10% off.

Join Joyce & Vanessa Ford, Co-Founder of MenoLabs, for a casual conversation you can walk to. Learn what perimenopause and menopause is, common symptoms, how it affects your body, and what you can do about it. Also find the tools for support and information so you can better prepare and manage this life transition.About Vanessa Vanessa Ford is the co-founder of Menolabs, focused on women's issues during perimenopausal/menopausal. Vanessa was prompted to action when, at 44, she began her own transition into menopause. Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she created MenoLabs to address what she sees as a glaring need in every woman's life. Vanessa's personal experience with perimenopause and her passion for moving the conversations around menopause forward mean that Vanessa is a driving force in everything MenoLabs does, from formulating products, to the creation of a revolutionary app for women in menopause, called MenoLife.Connect with VanessaWebsite: https://menolabs.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MENOLABS/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menolabs/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/MenoLabs

There is a severe lack of research into perimenopause and menopause. Luckily Vanessa Ford and her business partners Danielle Jacobs and Dr. John Konhilas at Menolabs saw the huge gap and need for us midlife women to get some answers and relief from hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and all the other symptoms we have during this period of our lives. In this episode we openly discuss what it's like to be in perimenopause and menopause and what we can do about it.  Show notes:  After thinking she had cancer and couldn't get any answers from her friends and family Vanessa Ford realized there is a lack of research into women's symptoms for perimenopause/menopause.  Every woman's symptoms are different.  Menopause rage is real. You can just be angry for no particular reason.  You can logically give excuses away why you are being angry, having hot flashes and irregular periods.  Dr. John Kohnhilas has been studying menopause for over 20 years.  Scientist are talking about our second brain in our enteric nervous system.  They developed three product supplements that will help women with menopause symptoms of hot flashes, mood swings and weight gain. MenoFit, MenoGlow and MenoGuard.  What they discovered is that normally as we use estrogen we pass it out of our bodies but if we use the right probiotics, the right bacteria, your gut will send a signal to your brain to recyle your estrogen. It's called deconjugation of estrogen. The products are 100% natural.  If diagnosed with or have had treatments with cancer and a doctor says you can't have soy or phytoestrogens you should not take these supplements. You should really discuss with your doctor before you take any supplements. It's extremely important to exercise now to safe off osteoporosis and have good bone health!  ** Correction. The products are not completely GMO free. 

Vanessa unpacks how stepping out of her comfort zone and overcoming fear has helped showed her how great God is and how amazing his plans are.

At a time when more than 7 in 10 transgender students face bullying or harassment over their gender identity, some advocates are trying to buck the troubling trend and create more inclusive environments for students. Advocates Becca Mui and Vanessa Ford share their thoughts on gender-neutral bathrooms, tackling bullying and how every school can prioritize safety for all students.

As you may have heard, we are broadening our horizons to include more kinds of magic — particularly the self work and self care variety. We’re aiming to be more inclusive and bring you guests with an even broader range of experience. First up (and fittingly so) is psychotherapist Vanessa Ford (http://vanessaeford.com). And please continue to text us questions for the tarot to 872-216-4413.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE My former student Vanessa Ford, and her husband JR, join me to talk about their family's story, and about the experiences of trans youth and their families. Vanessa is a board member for the National Center for Transgender Equality, and JR works for the federal government. They're parents to Ronnie and his younger sister Ellie (who is transgender), and they're also advocates for trans youth. They've written pieces for Newsweek, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Katie Couric interviewed them. And now I'm lucky that they spoke with me on Tatter. LINKS --JR and Vanessa Ford, on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheFordFamily/) --"A Massachusetts law protecting transgender people is in danger of being repealed" (a CNN story that includes coverage of the Ford family) (https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/02/politics/massachusetts-question-3-transgender-referendum/index.html) --National Center for Transgender Equality (https://transequality.org/about/people/vanessa-ford) --"Gender revolution: A journey with Katie Couric" (a National Geographic video program including conversation with the Ford family) (http://natgeotv.com/ca/gender-revolution) --"Betsy DeVos is a danger to transgender children" (by Vanessa Ford, in Newsweek) (https://www.newsweek.com/betsy-devos-danger-transgender-children-857007) --GLSEN (works to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression) (https://www.glsen.org/) --"When children say they're trans" (by Jesse Singal, in The Atlantic) (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/when-a-child-says-shes-trans/561749/) --"The loaded language shaping the trans conversation" (by Tey Meadow, in The Atlantic, and one of several responses to Singal's piece) (https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/07/desistance/564560/) --The full set of responses (https://www.theatlantic.com/category/when-children-say-theyre-trans-continued/) Special Guests: JR Ford and Vanessa Ford.

Hosts Joanna Cifredo and Rebecca Kling record in Orlando, FL, at the Time to Thrive conference (http://timetothrive.org/)which focuses on supporting LGBTQ youth. Joanna and Rebecca are joined by their friend and advocate Vanessa Ford. Check her out at: https://twitter.com/vanessaforddc https://itsnotpie.org/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFordFamily/ You can learn more about the Title IX rally we mention in the episode at https://www.washingtonblade.com/2017/02/22/white-house-protesters-trump-bully-rescinding-trans-student-protections/