Sitting down to discuss all things perimenopause, Sharon is joined by board-certified Gynocologist Dr. Joy 'El Ballard in today's episode. They discuss a wide range of topics including:   

• Defining perimenopause: What exactly is happening and why? 
• Specific actions you can take to help ease symptoms and prepare your body for the perimenopause transition
• At what age perimenopause can begin (generally) and how long it can last 
• Opening up the conversation about the vagina during this time and what we can do to ensure its health (plus symptoms to be aware of!) 

If you are ever going to experience perimenopause, currently are, or know someone who is - you won't want to miss any of this enlightening and informative conversation. 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Loving Me, Myself, & Her: Through Perimenopause & Beyondby Dr. Joy 'El Ballard 

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MORE ABOUT GUEST DR. JOY 'EL BALLARD

Dr. Joy 'El Ballard is a board-certified Obstetrician, Gynecologist, and perimenopause health coach who encourages women to take a proactive approach to their health.  She is deeply passionate about educating and empowering women to initiate and maintain a healthy lifestyle- especially while aging. She aims to provide a platform for women in the community to become educated and invigorated about facing different aspects of their health. 

She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Syracuse University and then obtained her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and has been a practicing OB/GYN physician for 13 years in Annapolis, MD.

Website: drjoyel.com

Instagram: @drjoyel

Facebook: Dr. Joy 'El Ballard

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOSTS:

Liz (she/her)  is a chocolate-loving nutritionist, pre & postnatal coach, mom and birth nerd. She is the founder of the online education and lifestyle brand, Liz Winters Wellness and lives in Oregon with her 3 dogs, 2 cats, amazing partner and kiddos.

Sharon (she/her) is a homesteading mountain mama, womxn’s sustainable wellbeing educator and coffee enthusiast. She is the founder of theGlowEmporium.com and resides in the mountains of Colorado in a little town called Paonia.

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