Welcome to "Vivacious and Vital Living - Post the Pause," the podcast that's all about empowering you to fully embrace and celebrate your post menopause journey. It's time to shatter those outdated societal expectations that tell us we should fade into the background just because of our age. You, my wise, skilled, and experienced people, are essential and valued members of society, and together, we're going to live life to the fullest. I'm your host, Marian Hearne, and I'm absolutely thrilled to take this empowering journey alongside each and every one of you. Let's explore the unique challenges and incredible opportunities that come with post menopause and the transition into it, known as perimenopause. These phases are all about growth, change, and renewal—a chance to rediscover our true selves, reclaim our energy, and rejuvenate our spirits. Throughout this podcast, we'll cover a diverse range of topics, from optimizing nutrition for our fabulous age, to staying fit and taking care of our mental well-being. We'll learn how to find our flow and take charge of our days. Together, we'll create our personalized self-care toolkits and support our bone health. You'll find practical tips for building stress resilience, achieving restful sleep, and navigating menopause and its symptoms. And that's just the beginning—we have so much more in store to help you embrace a vibrant, purposeful, and essential life during our menopause transition and post menopause years. So join me every week as we embark on this journey of sharing secrets and igniting a blazing path to a vivacious and vital life - post the pause! You’re warmly welcomed here. Time to dive in and let the adventure begin...