Most of us don’t really understand the function or location of our pelvic floor. Some of us couldn’t locate it even with GPS.  In fact, it was only a few months ago that one of us even realized we had a pelvic floor! In this episode we’re talking to Nav Grewal, BSc, MScPT, Pelvic Physiotherapist who shares a thing or 10 that we didn’t know about pelvic floor health. Starting with – what is a pelvic floor? We thought all we had to do was Kegels to keep things in shape but boy were we wrong! And you might be too so tune in to find out what you need to know to keep things strong, healthy, tight and … intact! There are so many aspects to pelvic floor health that we really didn’t know or understand. Nav explains the structure, function and anatomy of our pelvic area as well as its importance in sexual, bladder, bowel and core functioning. She also takes us through the changes it experiences through our lifespan. Tune in!

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We think that after everything that’s happened this past year, we all deserve a MONTH off for the holidays! The season ahead is going to be a challenge for many of us who are combining menopause symptoms with many areas in the Red Zone or, like us, full lockdown. That makes holiday shopping even more chaotic! Thank god for egg nog and wine! Tune in and listen to what’s ahead for you and She2.0 in the year to come.  We’re lining up more experts and more great content to ensure that we all enjoy the smoothest ride possible. Why? Because we know that menopause doesn’t have to suck. So tune in!

A special holiday message from She2.0

It’s hard to talk about a topic no one seems to want to talk about. Take menopause, for example. So how do you talk to the people in your life about this important change? How do you let your husband know it’s not him or tell your kids that sometimes Mommy comes unglued? Better yet, in an ageist workforce – how do you gain support and understanding for some of the gaffs you might make due to your symptoms like memory loss or brain fog? Kelly Bos, MSW, RSW, joins us to talk about HOW to talk about menopause you’re your partner, your kids and even your boss.

How to talk about menopause

There’s more to menopause!   In our last episode we introduced you to our new resident expert, Andrea Walsh, MD. Andrea is an OB/GYN and advocate for women and women’s health. We discussed the difference between peri and menopause but we didn’t get to dive deep enough into the potential health risks that can become larger issues if we ignore them.   In this episode we’re picking up where we left off by talking about some of the red flags and health risks that can happen during perimenopause and menopause. Andrea enlightens us on the basics of HRT, pelvic floor health and cardiac health amongst other things. We’re learning a lot we definitely didn’t already know and feeling a bit frustrated because these are all things that would have been good to know.   Important for you to know She2.0 is a place to come for advice from experts on all areas of peri and menopause. We bring the experts to you to provide you with information, solutions and strategies to help navigate through this next  phase. While we present advice and perspectives from a wide range of disciplines, we do not endorse any particular approach. We know everyone woman is different and everyone’s experience with peri/menopause is different and unique. Therefore, we want to present all the options and information we can find so you can make your own decision for your own journey through this next phase of life!

Surprising facts about menopause

In this episode we’re excited to introduce our new resident expert – Andrea Walsh, MD! Andrea is a huge advocate for women and women’s health and she shares her experience and information supported by date from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. We’ve saved up a lot of questions for Andrea so grab a glass of wine, whip of your bra and have a listen while we talk about the basics of perimenopause, the difference between peri and menopause and why you need to listen to your body and be aware of any red flags during this period. It turns out an hour just isn’t long enough for this type of discussion so Andrea will be joining us regularly to talk about many of the loose threads we couldn’t get to in one episode. We’re excited to hear more and we’re going to take some of the information she’s given us during this episode to heart. Spoiler alert – your hand mirror is going to come in handy for this episode! Tune in!  

Perimenopause & Menopause. What you really need to know and wh

Happy Halloween! And what a scary time of the year! For us it’s because the clocks go back and we’re going to miss the longer days and even though there may not be trick-or-treating this year, we’re still loading up so we have a stash that will last us till Christmas! This week grab your Halloween candy and snuggle up while you tune in to She2.0, the podcast! Ramona and I have had the pleasure of interviewing experts on all things related to menopause but then we realized, “Hey! We haven’t even explained why we’re doing this thing called She2.0!” So that’s exactly what we’re discussing in this week’s episode. Where did the idea come from and how did it hit us like a truck that we had to do this? Why do we relate on everything from a macro level to a cellular level on all things about menopause? We definitely have some stories to share and we want to explain why we’re so passionate about shining a much-needed light on this cloaked topic so that women can enjoy better health and a more optimal experience. We’re here to help you keep your mind sharp, your body strong and your sex – HOT!

The "She's" behind She2.0

Endorphins really are a great ally during this pandemic. In fact, with so much screen time and time around the house, we’re starting to feel a little unglued! So, what’s the best way to keep your mind sharp and your anxiety down during both perimenopause and a global pandemic? You guessed it – EXERCISE. Did we hear a groan? Or was that us? Exercise doesn’t have to be a drag though. If you make it fun, you won’t even feel that calorie burn! In this episode we’re having a ‘play date’ with Health coach, play expert and author Janet Omstead.  Janet is the author of She’s been in the coaching and fitness industry for 20 years and watch out because she’s on a mission to reignite people's passion for play. So, put on your play clothes and tune in! And if you want more on Janet – check out our post so you know where to find her! And try a free chapter from her book along with great resources to help you get back in touch with your inner toddler!

Getting playful with Peri!

We get a lot of terminology thrown at us by the healthcare system. Add symptoms of perimenopause and we practically need to keep Wikipedia open on our phones permanently just to understand what the heck is going on with our bodies! This week we’re going to throw another word at you: endocannabinoid   Did you know our bodies all have an endocannabinoid system made up of receptors that can interact with cannabis and potentially relieve some of the more unpleasant or uncomfortable symptoms of menopause? Can it help with hormone imbalance and the myriad of symptoms that come along with perimenopause and beyond? Kim Lam, Patient Care Specialist from Apollo Cannabis Clinics joins us this week to help answer some of those questions. Kim shares some eye-opening information on how cannabis can be used to help treat symptoms related to hormone changes as we age including their biological properties and makeup. She’ll take us through some history, and consumption options including oils and capsules.   Stay tuned to learn how a little cannabis might just help you sleep through the night among other things!

Can cannabis help with peri/menopause?

This week we are excited to share our conversation with Dr. Jess O’Reilly or ‘Sex with Dr. Jess’ as we know her. We really wanted to get Jess’s opinion on lowered libidos due to both hormone changes from perimenopause and a global pandemic. Jess never fails to wow us with some great insights. We were both left with some great takeaways and we think you’re going to want to hear what she has to say about the whole ‘sex thang’. So, tune in!

Sex during a pandemic & perimenopause

 Susan Schroeter discusses some of the things that are happning in your body to trigger those pesky symptoms. She'll explain why you might not be sleeping so well, having hormone rage and a slew of other changes you're likely beginning to notice and she'll help you tackle some of them with some insight into your own body and ways you can help to optimize your health for a better experience.

Life North of 40 with Susan Schroeter

I’ve had so many great guests on to talk about all the positive benefits of cannabis but rarely do you hear me talk about the downside. First of all, that’s because the experience is different for everyone because everyone is different. For many, the ‘lows’ outweigh the highs when it comes to considering trying cannabis – especially with edibles which are known for their next day ‘fog’. I personally feel a bit shaky and just generally ‘off’ the morning after. In this episode I’m joined by Dmitri Budovitch, co-founder of Folium Labs in Quebec. They have produced a daily multi-vitamin that helps with those pesky after effects like brain fog. LIVLI Multivitamin provides a series of benefits for cannabis users such as energy boost, cognitive improvement, brain fog removal as well as a bolstered immune system. Brain fog? That sounds familiar Once I learned the amazing benefits of Livli, I quickly related it to my menopause symptoms – brain fog, cognitive impairment and an improved immune system? That ticks off a lot of boxes for women going through perimenopause and beyond. This is a vitamin for anyone – not just people taking cannabis. Munchie no more For many, especially us women, the munchies are another downside of cannabis consumption. Who wants to gain any more weight? Especially during COVID when the snack drawer is open season as it is? MunchAssist is going to help with that. While having the munchies (and satisfying them) are very much part of the social interaction, we’re all watching our waist lines. MunchAssist acts as a bit of an appetite suppressant so you can enjoy the experience with no regrets.

With the highs comes some lows

Isolation, quarantine and physical distancing are all starting to get us either down or downright antsy. We’re all chomping at the bit to go outdoors, see friends and hug family. During a time like this it’s important to practice self-care, patience and anything we can do keep our nerves as calm as possible. We’re going to need it.  This is where some people are really discovering the calming and ‘chill’ benefits of cannabis. So what better time to launch a cannabis brand? Starting up a cannabis focused business is tricky enough but imagine having COVID put a wrench in your roll out? The Green Cannabis Company is a Toronto-based company that is committed to eco-ethical and sustainable products. Their handmade sustainable smoke wear is inspired by nature – even as local as High Park. Today I’m joined by JP Gravina – founder and CEO of the Green Cannabis Co. He’s going to walk me through all the beautifully hand-crafted pieces in, what I like to call the   ‘COVID Survival Kit’ I received. We also talk about why cannabis is an important tool in our COVID arsenal right now and some challenges the company is facing when it comes to gearing up during a global pandemic.

Cannabis & COVID-19

I don’t know about you, but I was always led to believe that menopause was charted on a course we have no control over. We would simply have to find a way to live with the cards we were dealt and there is no real remedy for the symptoms we might go through. In other words, buckle up and suffer through it. The more I look into it, the more I realize this thinking couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, women need to know that the more they learn about how their bodies work and how their bodies are functioning, the more they can actually prepare themselves for perimenopause and menopause so they can help to alleviate and potentially avoid some of the common symptoms. For women going through peri or menopause, there are ways to help combat those pesky hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety attacks, depression, brain fog and loss of sleep. Today I’m joined by Kim Lam, Patient care specialist - Apollo Cannabis Clinics to talk about how cannabis is a great remedy for many women going through the changes we experience during life North of 40. If you missed her, Kim spoke to our audience at our first SHE 2.0 "Life North of 40" event and we are still getting questions for her! Kim works to support patients looking to improve their quality of life with medical cannabis. She hears three common complaints from women going through hormone changes and she is here to share how cannabis can help.

Menopause doesn't have to suck

So there are no guests with me today as everyone tries to get their heads around the new reality that we are all facing across the globe. However, I wanted to share my own thoughts on the situation and why this is the ideal time to explore cannabis options for our health, wellness and sanity during this time of isolation. Especially those with kids in the house! I’ll still be continuing with my twice monthly podcasts with some great guests and more and more information. It seems cannabis is an endless topic! I hope you’ll continue to tune in and keep up your questions and comments. Even though we’re all indoors it doesn’t mean we can’t stay connected! Stay safe, stay healthy and stay sane!

Coronavirus and cannabis

All data tells a story and today I’m talking to Jennifer Whetzel, Founder of Ladyjane Branding and Windy Borman, a multi-award-winning director to discuss the story that the new “Women in Cannabis Study tells us about the state of women’s roles and challenges in the cannabis industry. It also gives us some valuable insight on consumption, acceptance and the still-existing stigma around women and weed. But more than that, it shows us that even though the cannabis industry is new and full of hope, it still wrestles with diversity and inclusion among other issues women typically face in the workforce.

A study on the story of women in cannabis

Wine, Women & Weed explores cannabis from all angles through informed conversations with leaders and experts in the industry. From recreational and medicinal benefits to marketing and careers in the world of weed, I’ll be giving a 360 on the cannabis industry and what you need to know. Join me weekly to get the dope on dope!

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