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Menopause is one of the most unspoken, and neglected contributors of burnout. Menopausal women are more prone to depression, anxiety, and stress. This affects their professional and personal lives which results in a poor quality of life. In this episode, we unpack the ways that women can mitigate the effects menopause, and what women in the C-Suite leadership positions can do to help ensure that they stay healthy. Through mindfulness practices and cultivating compassionate self-awareness, women can not only beat menopausal burnout but thrive through it. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN THIS EPISODE: Menopause is not being talked about (4:35) Feeling trapped (8:29) Putting others before yourself (11:25) Carving your own path (13:30) Supporting others through your journey (14:18) Reconnecting to your family (15:46) Managing stress levels (16:54) Giving to ourselves before giving to others (17:00) Finding a way for women to thrive in this stage of life (18:29) Hormonal changes in menopause (18:57) Menopause making women more susceptible to stress (20:27) Strong foundations (21:50) Looking after our gut (22:50) Creating boundaries to manage stress (23:17) Learn to say no (24:04) Quieting the mind for better sleep (24:28) Eat, sleep, exercise to manage stress (25:05) Getting yourself out of the situation causing you anxiety and burnout (30:42) Finding a support group (31:11) Burnout can change us into people that we feel ashamed to be (32:40) Planning your exit (33:47) What are your values in life? What do you stand for? (33:59) Understanding where you want to be (34:55) Align your values with your life goals (35:30) Discover your strengths (36:29) Find your purpose and joy (38:21) Being kind to yourself (39:03) CONNECT WITH Clarissa Kristjansson Visit Clarissa’s https://clarissakristjansson.com/about/ (website) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-thru-menopause/id1274203392 (Thriving Through Menopause Podcast) CONNECT WITH KATHLEEN FAIR https://kathleenfairglobal.com/ (Kathleen Fair Global) Connect with me on https://www.facebook.com/kathleenfairglobal/ (Facebook) Connect with me on https://au.linkedin.com/in/kathleenfair (LinkedIn)