Menopause doesn't have to be miserable!
You haven’t slept well in months, hot flashes fill you with rage (or maybe the rage is just free floating beneath the surface all. the. damn. time.), your brain is foggy, energy sluggish, and the only thing you’ve gained from your menopause experience thus far is an extra 10 (or 20, or 30) lbs that somehow appeared around your mid-section overnight.
You had no idea menopause would be like this (because HEAVEN FORBID anyone actually talk about it) and you're way too overwhelmed just trying to keep your head above water to even begin figuring out how to feel better. The only thing you’re certain about is that you can’t just “wait it out” for the next 5-7 years.
(That's right. FIVE to SEVEN YEARS. I know. It makes me want to cry too.)
Thankfully, menopause doesn't have to be this miserable!
You + Me = We've got this!
I'm Rebecca, a perimenopausal mom of four boys, yoga teacher, certified health coach, and menopause expert (you can read more of my story a little further down this page).
Can we get real for a moment?
While there's a lot you can do to minimize difficult menopause symptoms, the reality is that habit change is HARD to achieve on your own. Especially when you’re overwhelmed by the impact of fluctuating hormones, the demands of work and family, or the magnitude of change that’s needed.
Thankfully, coaching is my super power. I understand your desire for change and how your brain is hardwired to keep you from changing. I help you navigate those sticky moments when change feels scary, or self-sabotage feels imminent. I share the mental load by providing research-backed menopause education and smart, efficient programming so you can devote all your brain space to actually implementing change in a realistic, sustainable way. And I help you lay the groundwork so you can confidently continue your health journey without the need for coaching down the road.
Your determination to feel like yourself again + my menopause expertise and skillful coaching is the powerful combo you need to start thriving again.
The Second Spring
In Japanese culture, menopause is often referred to as the "second spring". Isn't that the most loving, beautiful, hopeful way to view menopause? It's a far cry from the sexist, demeaning, and extremely unhelpful western narrative and I π am π here π for π it π!!!
I'm choosing to embrace and promote the narrative of menopause as the second spring by providing a pathway for women to flourish through menopause.
Are you ready to Flourish?
Flourish is my transformational 6-month one-on-one coaching program for a better menopause. The program includes:
- 12, one-on-one coaching sessions over video chat so that you have the flexibility to call in for your sessions from your office, home, or wherever you can carve out 45-55 minutes of focused time.
- Strategically spaced coaching sessions (over 6 months) so that you get more one-on-one support up front when you need it most.
- Daily accountability check-ins and access to me between coaching sessions via text message or email. Daily accountability has been an absolute game changer for my clients, and this kind of access to a coach is rare. I wouldn't offer it if it weren't so damn effective!
- Menopause strategies based on legitimate scientific research. Because you deserve to spend your time implementing strategies that have been well-researched and been proven to work (instead of relying on the placebo effect like so many of the strategies you'll find on social media).
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What you need, when you need it.
Each coaching session is driven by your unique needs and challenges - and this is where the magic happens! We’ll set weekly goals, develop smart, efficient strategies for making those goals as easy to accomplish as possible, and then trouble shoot issues like self-sabotage and other obstacles you'll inevitably encounter as you get to work.
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Your success is inevitable.
Struggle with follow through? I'm a working mom with 4 kids - trust me, I totally get it. If this stuff was easy to implement, we'd all be doing it already!
I layer in high-level accountability so your goals are always at the forefront of your mind. You'll have daily accountability check ins and access to me through text, which means you'll never be left to troubleshoot alone.
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Flourish now and later.
The work we'll do together doesn't just impact your work, relationships, happiness, and overall well being right now, but gives you the knowledge and habits you need to age well.
The Flourish program isn't just about easing the worst of your menopause symptoms, but about setting things in motion that will help you thrive post menopause as well.
"Hardly a day that goes by that I'm not leaning on the principles I learned from Rebecca."
Does this sound like you?
"I truly cannot say enough about the positive impact Rebecca has had on my wellbeing. I highly recommend working with her!"
How can coaching help?
Old strategies no longer working? That's because your physiology is different now - we're playing a whole new ball game! It's time to adopt new strategies that have been studied in - and proven effective for - peri and postmenopausal women.
The Flourish coaching program is designed to accommodate a wide variety of health and wellness goals so we can customize our time together to meet your exact needs. Here are some examples of things you may want to work on during our time together:
- Exercise and nutrition strategies for changing hormones and healthy aging
- How to mitigate or minimize the weight gain that is so common during perimenopause
- How to mitigate or minimize sleep disruptions
- How to find a health care provider who specializes in menopause
- How to implement recommendations provided by your menopause specialist or other healthcare provider
- Strategies for managing hot flashes
- Strategies for managing cognitive impacts (brain fog, etc.)
- Strategies and resources for managing genitourinary impacts (urgency, incontinence, and vaginal dryness)
- Strategies for managing stress
A little about me
For years I managed the stress of work, raising 4 kids (two with special needs), and life in general by eating ridiculous amounts of chocolate, ice cream, brownies and cake until I felt sick, which only added to my stress.
I’ve been so out of shape that I’d get discouraged even thinking about exercise, let alone actually exercising.
I’ve experienced months of intense insomnia that left me groggy, irritable, and prone to migraines.
I’ve had a terrifying medical diagnosis that left me feeling completely shocked and overwhelmed.
I’ve looked in the mirror and wondered whose body was staring back at me, because I had gained weight and didn’t look like myself anymore.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Thankfully, I learned how to manage stress, fit in exercise, balance healthy eating, and work through self-sabotage. And now I’m shifting my health and wellness strategies to accommodate fluctuating hormones and support my body through the stress of the menopause transition.
And if I can do it, you absolutely can too!
"I can truly say that Rebecca's non-judgmental listening ear, sound philosophies, positive advice, and loving counseling have been exactly what I needed."Β
Your Next Steps
Thinking about joining the Flourish coaching program? Even if you're unsure, I encourage you to take the next step. Putting off the education and support you need will only prolong your suffering. And if my program isn't the right fit for you, I'd love to help you find resources that are. Here are your next steps:
Step One: Schedule a “Get to know you” call. This is a casual 20-minute conversation to make sure we’re a good fit for each other. *Please note: this is not a sales call and I will not ask you to commit to the program over the phone! I'll ask you what you hope to accomplish from the program, answer any questions you have, and discuss whether Flourish Is a good fit (and provide you with alternatives if it's not).
Step Two: Make the investment. After our “Get to know you” call, I’ll ask you make a decision about the program within 3 days. I offer multiple payment options (details below) to make Flourish as accessible as possible, and am also happy to work out alternative payment plans - reach out if needed! *Please note: health coaching can often be paid for out of your insurance Health Savings Account! Contact your insurance company for details!
Step Three: Fill out the paperwork and schedule your sessions. You can schedule your sessions from week to week or for the entire 6 month program - whatever works best for your personality and schedule.
Step Four: Show up for your sessions on time, with your full attention, and a willingness to disrupt your life just a little bit in pursuit of something better. Take advantage of the daily accountability check-ins, trust the process, and practice patience with yourself as you implement weekly action items.
Take the first step:
Book your "Get to Know You" call here!Frequently Asked Questions
How are the sessions spaced out over the 6 month program?
Can I schedule sessions on evenings or weekends?
How much time will the program take each week?
Why does the program cost so much?
Can I use money from my Health Savings Account (HSA) for the program?
What if I change my mind? Whatβs your refund policy?
What if I need support after the program is over?
Imagine your life one year from now
Will you be sleeping, eating and exercising in a way that supports your body and accommodates declining hormones? Or will you still be banging your head against the wall using old strategies that don't work, or may even make things worse?
Will you be able to show up for your people calm, grounded and deeply rooted in your ability to manage menopause? Or will you still feel like life is one big dumpster fire?
Eckhart Tolle says that humans need to endure a certain amount of suffering before they are willing to initiate a process of change. I'm here to let you know that you've suffered enough.
I recognize that choosing to say yes to the hope of something better requires courage and vulnerability. But I also recognize that if you don't say yes now, your suffering will likely continue.
I can't promise you'll feel better immediately or that we can make all your symptoms disappear. But I can promise that the tools and strategies you'll practice throughout our time together will serve you well through menopause and beyond.
Ready to take the leap?
Already had your "Get to Know You" call and are ready to take the leap so you can start thriving through menopause? Choose one of the payment options below.
Notes from women who are flourishing
Kind words from past clients
Anna
Working with Rebecca was an incredible experience. She was encouraging and had new insights from week to week that helped me adapt my plan as needed.
She also helped me work on improving my sleep. I set the goal; she provided accountability, encouragement, education, and resources. I really appreciated how this whole process was about empowering me to see that “I” could make these changes.
Working with Rebecca helped me identify where I was doubting myself. I never worried about what I would do once I was done working with Rebecca because she didn’t lead me to be dependent on her help; she led me to learn how to rely on and trust myself.
I would recommend Rebecca and the Shift for Health program to anyone and everyone
Jaimi
I was struggling to balance all the things when I noticed the one thing I kept sacrificing to make it all work was my health, both physical and mental. I needed help getting back on track and started working one-on-one with Rebecca.
Rebecca has been a big game changer for me - too many positives to list! While I still struggle, Rebecca has helped me learn how to put my struggles into context and set small goals to make lasting changes. She had provided invaluable nutrition and stress management guidance, and done so with amazing humor and kindness. I truly cannot say enough what a positive impact Rebecca has had on my wellbeing, and I highly recommend working with her if you are ready to make a change but have no idea where to start or feel like it is already a lost cause.
Karen
I am so grateful for Shift and the many tools I acquired during our 12 sessions! Those tools have helped me to fine tune my goals, make positive changes, and increase my persistence and resilience on my journey towards better emotional, physical and spiritual health!!
Hardly a day goes by that I'm not leaning on the principles I learned from you - that small changes can have a big impact, to take setbacks in stride, to recognize self-sabotage, and the benefits of a good cry!!! One of the greatest discoveries you helped me make was to identify the narrative I was telling myself. I was very impressed by the intuitiveness you showed in each session in knowing what I needed to keep my life balanced and progressing. Thank you, thank you!!
