In this episode, Mary is joined by Katie Beecher, a medical and spiritual intuitive, licensed professional counselor, and internationally recognized healer whose transformative work bridges science, intuition, and lived experience.

Katie shares her powerful journey from battling a life-threatening eating disorder at age 16 to becoming a celebrated healer with over 35 years of experience. The conversation explores how she discovered her unique gift of creating detailed intuitive readings and soul paintings using only a person's name and age—a skill she describes as both natural and learnable.

This episode dives deep into the intersection of menopause, spirituality, and holistic healing. Katie challenges conventional approaches to women's health, advocating for root-cause healing that honors the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of midlife transformation. At 60, she's not just talking about vitality—she's living it as a two-time national champion pole and aerial athlete who started training just six years ago.

Key Takeaways:

• How medical intuition supports midlife health

• Jungian psychology: How it taught Katie to befriend her disorder, communicate with her body, and discover the messages behind symptoms,

• Reframing perimenopause and menopause as the time to shed societal expectations, set boundaries, establish self-love, and reclaim authentic power rather than merely surviving symptoms.

• Highly Sensitive beings and empaths have a superpower

• Hormone Therapy Advocacy: Katie's personal experience with bioidentical hormones (estrogen, testosterone, DHEA) have empowered her to advocate for symptom-based, quality-of-life treatment.

• Practical guidance on connecting with your intuition, spiritual guides, and inner wisdom.

• How beloved pets mirror our emotional and physical states, often taking on our pain to protect us, and what their illnesses can teach us about ourselves.

Connect:

• Heal From Within: A Guide to Intuitive Wellness by Katie Beecher—available wherever books are sold (workbook format recommended for visual aids and exercises)

• Katie Beecher's website for intuitive readings: https://katiebeecher.com

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Mary is a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula, and Woman's Coaching Specialist supporting high-achieving women to embrace their transition from peri- to post-menopause.

Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture.

Click on the link to learn more 👉🏼👉🏼 https://emmeellecoaching.com/workplace

Ready to transform your menopause journey? Learn how Mary can work with you 1:1. Book a free consultation call.

Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.

In this groundbreaking episode of the Menopause Disruptor Podcast, host Mary Lee welcomes Dr. Betsy Greenleaf—the first woman in the United States to become board certified in urogynecology. Triple board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, and procedural medicine and aesthetics, Dr. Greenleaf is a true pioneer challenging outdated narratives in women's health.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Greenleaf shares her journey from studying the sports page alongside surgery textbooks to founding the International Pause Institute and the Pelvic Floor Store. This conversation dives deep into the gut-vagina-bladder connection, the commercialization of menopause (yes, menopause toothpaste exists), and why 90% of medical conditions are caused or worsened by poor gut microbiome health.

From the vaginal mesh crisis to her "find your bikini moment" philosophy, Dr. Greenleaf delivers practical wisdom on pelvic prolapse, GSM (genitourinary syndrome of menopause), why KY Jelly is terrible for vaginal health, and how one dose of Cipro can disrupt your gut microbiome for an entire year. She also reveals her secret hack: testosterone cream around the eyes for dry eye relief.

Key Takeaways

• 90% of medical conditions caused or worsened by poor gut microbiome
• Sex and stress can't coexist—body converts hormones to stress hormones
• 50% of women experience pelvic prolapse (bladder, uterus, rectum dropping)
• Vaginal mesh crisis parallels current menopause commercialization fears
• "If you don't use it, you lose it"—sexual stimulation maintains pelvic blood flow
• 90% of serotonin made in the gut—mood issues may be microbiome-related and 80% of immune system made in the gut
• UTI-antibiotic-UTI cycle disrupts gut and perpetuates infections
• Sleep, hydration, healthy eating: the free foundation everything else builds on

Connect:

• The International Pause Institute: https://pauseinstitute.com
• The Pelvic Floor Store: https://pelvicfloorstore.com - Use the code Disruptor to receive 10% off purchas

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Meet your Host:
Mary is a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula, and Woman's Coaching Specialist supporting high-achieving women to embrace their transition from peri- to post-menopause.

Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture.

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Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.

In this Season 3 kick-off, Mary sits down with Elizabeth Katzman, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN) and founder of Strong Choices, to unpack the long-term impact of birth control on women’s health, the concept of “the pill hangover,” and holistic strategies for thriving through perimenopause and menopause.

Elizabeth shares her personal journey from attorney to FDN, and how her own family’s health challenges led her to question conventional wisdom around women’s health, antibiotics, and hormonal interventions. Together, Mary and Elizabeth discuss:

• What is “the pill hangover” and how can it affect women decades after stopping birth control?
• The critical connection between gut health, hormone balance, and bone strength
• Why supporting your liver and gut is essential for hormone detox and overall well-being
• Practical hacks for managing menopause symptoms, including vaginal estrogen in the ear
• The importance of advocating for yourself with healthcare providers and building a supportive care team
• How to educate and empower the next generation to make informed choices about hormonal health
• Insights from Elizabeth’s upcoming book, “Sexy Bones,” and her approach to strength training for bone density

Elizabeth also shares actionable advice for mothers of teens, women considering or coming off birth control, and anyone navigating the midlife transition. Plus, learn why variety in probiotics and fermented foods matters, and how small daily choices can make a big difference.

Connect with Elizabeth Katzman

• Website: strongchoices.com
• Instagram: @strongchoices1

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Meet your Host:
Mary is a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula, and Woman's Coaching Specialist supporting high-achieving women to embrace their transition from peri- to post-menopause.

Mary coaches individuals and guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture.

Click on the link to learn more 👉🏼👉🏼 https://emmeellecoaching.com/workplace

Ready to transform your menopause journey? Learn how Mary can work with you 1:1. Book a free consultation call.

Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.