About this Event
In this interactive class, you will learn a broad overview of how hormones directly impact people born with a uterus/ovaries from puberty to post-menopause.
We discuss how hormones ebb and flow throughout life for people born with a uterus/ovaries. We review how the reproductive hormones (estrogen, progesterone and testosterone) interact with each other and how the hormones insulin, cortisol and oxytocin affect reproductive hormones. This is called the "hormone hierarchy".
If people aren't proactive in keeping hormones in balance throughout their monthly cycle and when their cycle stops, they can experience multiple symptoms. Not only the cramping and bloating many suffer through in PMS, but also fatigue, clotting, brain fog, guilt, depression and so much more. Or, they stop having a period all together, which might seem like a blessing, but their bodies need that detoxification each month in order to stay healthy and fertile.
Additionally, hormone fluctuation and decline through aging brings on symptoms of peri-menopause and post-menopause. We talk through what potential symptoms are -- it is way more than hot flashes, moodiness and weight gain. Symptoms can also include tooth loss, vaginal atrophy, incontinence, candida, depression and so much more. Awesome, right?! NOT! Not for those going through it and not for those around them.
We will wrap up with an overview of strategies to support those in your life that go through their cycle each month and those going through peri and post-menopause.
This class is intended for people born without a uterus/ovaries who want to understand and support those who were.
About the teacher:
Barbara Geldert has been a K-12 and adult education teacher and corporate trainer for 25 years. She’s also been a group fitness instructor and personal trainer since 2005.She is a licensed Menopause Champion with the Menopause Experts Group based in the UK. As a Menopause Champion she does seminars, webinars, workshops and 1:1 consulting for people experiencing peri/post menopause and for those who have loved ones and friends going through menopause. Barbara is also a certified FLAG coach with Dr. Mindy Pelz. FLAG is based on Dr. Pelz's teachings in the books Fast Like a Girl and The Menopause Reset. Barbara’s passion is to empower others to be whatever they want to be. Whatever makes them feel their best. She has been through her fair share of trials and tribulations and knows how amazing it feels to become empowered to take control of her own health, purpose and life.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Avenue, Chattanooga, United States
USD 30.00
