There’s no “medal” for getting through menopause – so why are so many women pushing themselves to the brink of stress, exhaustion and burnout trying to manage it? Author, yogi and wellness advocate CHERYL KENNEDY MACDONALD has a different solution for women suffering in the throes of menopause: slow down, stop the comparisons, and focus only on what you need to do to find your version of comfort during this time. In this honest and reassuring chat with Amanda Lim and Jasmin Dhillon on The Forties Formula Podcast, we cover: • What yoga really is, who it’s for, and how it helps women through menopause • Redefining womens’ value far beyond youth, fertility and caretaking • Building radical self-acceptance into your wellness life and perception of aging • How to build your “side gig” into a business without just trading time for money Like a calming friend offering useful and gentle advice over coffee, Cheryl reminds us that more isn’t necessarily better, meditation and walking work wonders, and that there are truly no limits to finding personal and professional success in our forties. Chapters: 00:00:00 – Intro: What Women Really Need in Menopause 00:03:40 – Why Cheryl Wrote "Yoga for Menopause" 00:08:15 – The Real Reason Women Burn Out in Midlife 00:12:22 – Yoga as More Than Movement: It's a Tool for Comfort 00:16:45 – Redefining Women’s Value Beyond Youth & Fertility 00:21:50 – The Power of Slowing Down During Menopause 00:26:35 – Building Radical Self-Acceptance as You Age 00:30:12 – The Difference Between Comparison and Inspiration 00:34:00 – Tips for Starting a Side Hustle Without Burning Out 00:38:45 – Cheryl's Thoughts on Aging, Business, and Reinvention 00:42:10 – What's your Forties Formula? ______________ Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: 🥩 The Meat Club – Get $12 off your first order with code TFF12 🥑 Little Farms – Save 10% on your online shop with code FORTIES10 (min $100 spend) ______________ 📩 Join our mailing list at thefortiesformula.com for exclusive content, expert tips, and early access to giveaways! 📢 Follow us for more: 🎙 Spotify, Apple & YouTube : The Forties Formula Podcast 📸 Instagram: @thefortiesformula 👉 Support the show by subscribing, sharing this episode, and leaving a review! ☕Want to show us some love? You can buy us a coffee here . Every follow helps us bring more expert content straight to you. --------------------- menopause relief, perimenopause support, menopause wellness, yoga for menopause, menopause self care, hormone balance for women, stress management for women, aging gracefully, self acceptance in midlife, women’s health after 40, menopause and burnout, natural menopause remedies, how to manage menopause symptoms, mindfulness for menopause, menopause yoga practice, the forties formula podcast, best podcasts for women over 40, midlife transformation, health tips for women
