Menopause is a natural component of aging, and it can potentially hasten the process, so what should we do to age gracefully? Dr. Michelle Thompson educates us on how to embrace menopause positively and the importance of lifestyle medicine in boosting our body in preventing the aging process. Stay tuned to learn what to do and what not to do on your journey to age happily!Key takeaways to listen forHow to recognize the early signs of menopauseMenopause: Definition, stages, and symptomsWhy do women from lower socio-economic backgrounds face early menopause?Best foods for women around menopausePractical tips to help alleviate the symptoms of menopauseHow yoga can help you manage menopauseResources mentioned in this episode125: Going Om with Sound Therapy | Dr. Michelle ThompsonApollo Neuro168: How Women Can Prioritize Self-Care by Getting Enough Sleep with Dr. Cindy GeyerMindful Eating with Dr. Michelle Thompson: Decoding Obesity PodcastWomen in Wellness with Tiffany Cruikshank - Yoga MedicineAbout Dr. Michelle ThompsonMedical Director, UPMC Well-being and Lifestyle Medicine Center Dr. Michelle Thompson DO, AOBFP, ABOIM, DipABLM, FACLM triple board certified in lifestyle, integrative, and osteopathic family medicine incorporating culinary medicine and mind-body skills into her patient care along with teaching medical students, interns, residents, and attendings at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where she has been employed since 2006. She has served as Chair of Medicine and is currently Vice  Chief of Staff for UPMC Horizon and Jameson.Dr. Thompson was featured in the New York Times for her work on physician burnout, the workshops she has created, and mind-body skills groups for physicians. She was featured in the recent documentary Going Om discussing the health benefits of sound therapy as a tool in healing.Connect with Dr. MichelleWebsite: Whole Hearted MedicineInstagram: @mtyogidocFacebook: Dr. Michelle ThompsonYouTube: be well therapiesLinkedIn: Michelle Thompson-OlsonEmail: michellethompsonolson@hotmail.comAll the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/ Connect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Instagram: @maya_hls_podcast YouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Subscribe to our newsletter: Our Newsletter Leave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailFollow Us on Our Social Media Channels:Facebook Group: Maya's GroupLinkedIn: Support the show