Menopause Wisdom: Breaking Taboos | Dr. Jane Oh
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- Jen Briggs
- Published
- Thu 25 Apr 2024
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"People don't talk about it, and that's what's so great about this — to share our experiences in a community of other women. So one, you don't feel alone. Two, you can find out what they are experiencing that you are also." — Dr. Jane Oh
I had the absolute pleasure of hosting Dr. Jane Oh for a raw, unfiltered conversation about menopause, perimenopause, and women's health. This episode was recorded with a live audience of women, creating a village-like atmosphere where wisdom flowed freely. We dove deep into the physical and emotional changes women experience during these transformative years — from hot flashes and hormonal shifts to the unexpected freedom that comes after. What emerged was both strategic guidance on physical resilience and soulful reflection on redefining ourselves beyond societal expectations.
CHAPTERS:
00:43 - Introduction: Breaking the silence on menopause
03:07 - Understanding menopause: Medical perspective vs. lived experience
08:56 - Mind-body connection: How yoga transforms women's health
14:13 - Perimenopause: Symptoms and when they actually begin
16:14 - Building resilience: Lifestyle practices that prepare your body
27:43 - Hot flashes explained: What they actually feel like
32:46 - Body image and self-compassion through life transitions
36:04 - How menopause changes your body beyond periods
42:04 - Grief, liberation, and redefining womanhood after menopause
54:58 - Weight training and body composition during menopause
1:02:30 - The unexpected power of becoming "invisible" to society
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DR. JANE OH
Dr. Jane is an internal medicine doc who practiced primary care and now does hospice medicine. She has a special interest in Mind Body Medicine with a certification in Stress Management and Resiliency Training and is board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine. She teaches yoga at the Yoga Rooms, enjoy walking her golden doodle Bailey, playing pickle ball, listening to live music and spending time with her husband and adult children.
Resources:
Kristin Neff - Self-Compassion
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Benson Henry institute for mind body Medicine
Jane Oh - Instagram
MN Park Nicollet Menopause Clinic: 952-993-3282
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