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September 19th will be the ONE year anniversary of MenopauseMenu (also my birthday) and I will be announcing THREE exciting new things. Can’t wait!!
A Medieval Menopause Story!
“This story actually begins in childhood when I studied classical piano for many years, practicing daily after school on my mother’s Winter upright piano in the basement.”
Nature Therapy Break, Part 2
Whereas yesterday’s vignette revolved around a tiny spider and a gnat, today’s longer story includes lots of birds and a surprise football theme!
Nature Therapy Mini-Break
Serendipitous Nature Therapy at its best! A simple story about a tiny spider & a gnat, with a link to creating your very own 10 Minute Oasis.
Wabi-sabi (侘寂)
Dr. Baumgaertel’s anecdotes about appreciating the wisdom and beauty of imperfection ring true to the menopausal journey as well.
Finding Your Inner Courage
“We all face seemingly daunting tasks at one point or another, but not all challenges before us turn into Waterloos.” Dr. Baumgaertel’s story is from an adventurous walk on an elevated forest walkway in British Columbia.
Your lack of motivation is NOT the problem and “laziness” isn’t real!
Movement Coach Rebecca Francis writes about a kinder approach to movement and exercise, paying special attention to redefining motivation.