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 Menobodies Podcast: Empowering Your Midlife Journey
Welcome to the Menobodies Podcast — the space where perimenopause and menopause aren’t whispered about, but spoken of loud and clear. I’m Beth Lohman — a mental-health therapist, personal trainer, and wellness pro with over 19 years of experience — and I’m here to bring you the insights, strategies, and community you deserve as you navigate this stage. In each episode, we’ll dig into the mind-body connection of midlife health, unravel the research (skip the gimmicks!), talk honestly about the changes in your body and mindset, and outline actionable plans you can start today. Whether you’re just stepping into perimenopause, already in full swing, or somewhere in-between — you’ll find a trusted voice, a clear path, and a community in your corner.

What to expect:
  • Real talk about hormonal shifts, fitness, mental health and how they all intersect
  • Evidence-based insights and no-fluff guidance from someone who’s been in your shoes
  • Guest experts, personal stories, and practical take-aways you can actually use
  • A mission to empower you to know what’s best for your body and design your own menopause roadmap.
Ready for a new chapter that’s informed, intentional, and rooted in what you need?
Subscribe today and join the Menobodies community — because this isn’t about slowing down, it’s about showing up for yourself like never before.Copyright Beth Développement personnel Hygiène et vie saine Psychologie Psychologie et psychiatrie Réussite personnelle
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    • S.A.D. Season Affective Disorder - what it is, how do we cope, with perimenopause and menopause

      S.A.D. Season Affective Disorder - what it is, how do we cope, with perimenopause and menopause
      Jan 29 2026
      If my high-energy “HEY THERE, HEY THERE!” irritated you today… no judgment! 😅This time of year might call for the softer, calming version:Hello… welcome in.Because for many of us—especially here in the chilly Midwest—the darker days of winter are rolling in. And research shows this season can hit our mental health hard, contributing to:Low mood + sadnessDrop in energy + motivationSocial withdrawalAnd even diagnosable depressionYes, truly. 👇In the DSM (the diagnosing guide for mental health), it’s considered a subtype of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder — or SAD.If you love to nerd out on the science, here’s a trusted resource from the National Institute of Mental Health ➡️ Seasonal Affective Disorder — NIMHToday, we’re diving into all of it:✨ What is SAD?✨ How does it feel?✨ Why perimenopause + menopause make it even more challenging✨ What you can do to support yourselfBecause this isn’t a “just push through it” thing. There are real tools that help. 💛What is SAD?As sunlight decreases in fall + winter, our brain chemistry shifts:Serotonin drops → lower motivation, energy, and happinessVitamin D levels dip → which impacts serotoninMelatonin production rises → making us sleepy, sluggish, less ourselvesOur bodies are trying… but it’s rough.How might SAD show up?Maybe you notice:Low motivation + low energySadnessMoodiness or irritationOver-eating or carb cravingsExcessive sleep or can’t-get-out-of-bed morningsLower self-esteemSocial withdrawalSound familiar?You might have chalked it up to “just me” — like many of us do.I’ve been there too. Feeling discouraged, anxious, wondering, Why am I not normal?Spoiler alert: This IS normal.You’re not broken. Your brain and hormones are simply responding to winter.SAD + Perimenopause / Menopause = A Double WhammyWe’re already navigating:Hormonal mood swingsSleep disruptionsAppetite + weight changesSelf-esteem strugglesThen SAD says, “Let me jump in and amplify that!” 🙃So pause with me and celebrate this truth:Perimenopausal bodies are carrying A LOT. 💪🏽We deserve massive compassion. Not criticism.So what can we do?How do we meet ourselves with love + care during SAD season?Start with ACCEPTANCE:"This is challenging and I don’t feel like myself.”“It’s okay that I’m struggling — it’s not my fault.”“I will care for myself during this time.”That alone reduces anxiety and pressure.Then support your body:✔️ Adjust expectations — give yourself rest days✔️ Choose comfort activities as needed (blanket + show? yes please!)✔️ Keep some movement in the mix (walks count!)✔️ Focus on balanced food while allowing comfort food too✔️ Track symptoms or moods in a journal or notes app✔️ Talk to your doctor→ Vitamin D supplementation or short-term medication may helpAnd please remember:Our bodies aren’t designed to go full speed 12 months a year.Think cozy hibernating bear energy. 🐻✨Winter invites us to slow down.Your Takeaways🌟 This is real🌟 You don’t have to suffer through it🌟 There is support🌟 Love + accept yourself through it all🌟 You are never alone hereReach out anytime — DMs, email, comments.We’re walking through this season together. 🤝💛You. Are. Not. Alone.Connect with Beth:💌 Email: beth@neonlavendertherapy.com📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies🌐 Website: www.menobodies.com/home🗞️Newsletter:www.menobodies.com/newsletter
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      7 min
    • Judging others in perimenopause, how to stop judging and how it helps you

      Judging others in perimenopause, how to stop judging and how it helps you
      Jan 22 2026
      Hey there, is that a new haircut? 😏Suuuuure… it looks niccceee. (Said with a little too much sarcasm.)Don’t worry — that’s actually not me.That’s me giving you a sneak peek into today’s topic:Judgment 😬 Dun, dun, DUN!We’re talking about how easily we slip into judging other women — especially when we’re feeling insecure ourselves. And how we can shift from judgment to empathy, support, and solidarity.In This Episode✨ What judgment looks like — and how it sneaks into our thoughts✨ The moment I caught myself being a “judgy mcjudgerson”✨ How to flip judgment into compassion✨ The surprising benefits of cheering each other on✨ Why peri/menopause can make judgment harder✨ Hope + sisterhood moving forwardMy Aha MomentI found myself judging someone who seemed “perfect”:PetitePerky boobsToned, zero fatPerfect hair & makeupI mentally wrote her off with all the clichés…“Fake.”“Social media perfection.”“Lucky genetics.”Then later — on a walk — I realized…I preach being a girl’s girl.Supporting ALL women.Not just the ones who look like they need support.I’ve sat across from women of every appearance in therapy — and every one of them has struggles.We truly never know what someone is carrying.How We Shift From Judgment → EmpathyNot a new formula — but powerful:1️⃣ Catch yourself in the moment (or after the fact)2️⃣ Interrupt the thought with a new one3️⃣ Repeat until your brain learns a new trackTry thoughts like:“How do I know her home life isn’t falling apart?”“She may be carrying a private battle.”“Everyone deserves grace.”“I have faults too.”“What would help her right now?”Say it. Write it. Practice it.Little by little, belief shifts.How This Changes UsWhen we judge less, incredible things happen:✔ We soften toward ourselves✔ We feel more grounded & confident✔ We respond with compassion rather than snark✔ We stop seeing other women as competition✔ We create community instead of comparison trapsWe offer:A smile instead of a glare.Help instead of dismissal.Kindness instead of a comeback.Why This Is Extra Hard in Peri/MenopauseOur bodies are changing.Hormones are fierce.Self-esteem feels fragile.We may judge others to soothe discomfort in ourselves:💬 “Well at least I look better than she does…”💬 “She must have had work done.”💬 “She’s handling this way easier than me.”But here’s the truth:No one breezes through peri/menopause.Even the women who look like they have it all together are fighting something too.There is no right or wrong way to do this:Hair dyed or grayGLP-1 or notBotox or embracing wrinklesSupplements, meds, exercise — whatever your pathIt’s all valid.Menobodies TakeawayLet’s loosen judgment.Let’s increase compassion.Let’s support every version of womanhood — including our own.You are safe here.You are welcome here — however you show up.Continue the ConversationIf this episode resonated:💌 DM or email your thoughts — you’re never alone👯 Share with a friend who might want to become a Menobody too📱 Invite someone into this supportive spaceUntil next time…✨The light in me reaches to the light within you — so we can both shine.✨Connect with Beth:💌 Email: beth@neonlavendertherapy.com📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies🌐 Website: www.menobodies.com/home🗞️Newsletter:www.menobodies.com/newsletter
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      7 min
    • How to Set Goals, if goals are right for you, make them SMART goals

      How to Set Goals, if goals are right for you, make them SMART goals
      Jan 15 2026
      WelcomeHey, hey! Is it a snowy day where you are? At the very least, it’s cold—which feels like the perfect time to cozy up for this conversation about goals, acceptance, and what actually creates long-term well-being.In today’s episode, we’re talking about redefining goals in a way that doesn’t overwhelm us, unhinge us, or set us up for the dreaded F-word (no, not that one—failure). Instead, we’re starting with something deeper and steadier: acceptance.✨ Why Acceptance Comes FirstWe often set goals around things that fade—weight loss, the perfect job, flawless makeup, the ideal version of ourselves we think we “should” be. But those kinds of goals won’t give us lasting acceptance, because they’re tied to things that change.As we talked about in the last episode, what happens isn’t failure—it's information. And the lesson here?Those external “perfect” goals don’t bring forever-good feelings.What can bring them?Acceptance of who we are, as we are.It can feel freeing.Grounding.Like a deep-rooted tree—unshakeable in wind, change, or chaos.When we accept ourselves, we stop obsessing over our “shortcomings,” and suddenly we have more room for compassion—for ourselves and others. And any goals we choose don’t have the power to break us or make us feel small.Acceptance goes first.Goals come second.✨ How Many Goals Is Too Many?We’ve all heard the sayings:“My plate is full.”“I’m juggling so many balls.”That’s what it feels like when we overload ourselves with 10–15 goals at the surface level—none of them get meaningful attention.But focusing on one intentional goal at a time?That allows you to think deeper, choose what actually matters, and create real change.✨ What Are Goals, Anyway?Goals can be anything—but they need to be for you, not someone else’s approval.Ask yourself:Who is this goal for?Does it genuinely excite me?Does my energy rise when I picture myself doing it?Example:“Read one book a month.”If you love reading, amazing.If you don’t… that’s not a goal—it’s a chore.✨ Using SMART Goals (the realistic version)SMART goals help turn vague wishes into actual plans.S – Specific❌ “Lift weights.”✅ “Use light weights for all major muscle groups twice per week.”M – Measurable❌ Lifting random weights and calling it good.✅ Lifting weights heavy enough that you need to stop between 8–12 reps.(Insert the classic joke about people lifting their purse and calling it strength training — we’ve all seen it!)A – Attainable / Achievable❌ “Become an Olympic weightlifter.”❌ “Run five marathons this year even though I’ve never run.”✅ “Train for and run one marathon.”or“Learn the basics of an Olympic lift.”R – Realistic & RelevantMatch the goal to the mission.If your goal is “Get stronger”:❌ Stretching-only classes✅ Strength training, Pilates, barre, or body-weight workT – Timely❌ “Lift weights this year.”✅ “Lift weights 2x/week for 3 months, then assess.”And don’t forget a crucial element…+ FlexibleCan you adjust if something changes—or if you learn you hate the thing you picked?Hating weightlifting? Try Pilates, barre, resistance bands, a class, or body-weight work.Goals evolve as you do.✨ Final ThoughtsIf goals motivate you, go for them.But don’t wait for a new year, a Monday, or some magical reset moment.You can choose a new direction anytime.Just remember:Start with acceptance.Set goals for YOU.I’m here cheering you on and would love to hear what you’re working toward.DM me, email, comment, or leave a review.And don’t forget—this topic will also be in the newsletter.Subscribe at: menobodies.com/newsletterUntil next time, Menobodies:If you’re going after goals, do it for you, and start with acceptance. 💛Connect with Beth:💌 Email: beth@neonlavendertherapy.com📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies🌐 Website: www.menobodies.com/home🗞️Newsletter:www.menobodies.com/newsletter
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