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Reframing Midlife

With Dr. Diane Strachowski

From Resigned to Resilient, Scattered to Strategic, Scared to Self-Assured

Midlife Was an Unexpected Curveball...

Sure, they call it the ‘Golden Years,’ but menopause can feel anything but golden. Hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, and irritability can strain relationships. Hormonal changes can make you more sensitive and lead to arguments. Decreased libido can affect intimacy, causing frustration. It’s normal to question your feelings for your partner and lose some confidence. Falling estrogen and oxytocin levels can change how you view your relationship.

These hormonal shifts also impact friendships, family dynamics, and work relationships.

Let me help you navigate this transition and discover the new you. With some understanding and guidance, relationships don’t have to be scary—they can be fun!

ARE YOU READY TO FEEL MORE

SECURE?

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Reframing midlife involves shifting perspectives to transform feelings of resignation, scatteredness, and fear into a proactive, organized, and confident approach to life. Here are some steps to facilitate this transformation:

MOVING FROM RESIGNED
TO TAKING ACTION

Resigned = Feeling stuck or accepting the status quo without attempting to change it.

Taking Action = Proactively making decisions and taking steps to improve your situation.

MOVING FROM SCATTERED
TO HAVING A PLAN

Scattered = Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting medical and midlife advice being thrown at you.

Having a Plan = Creating a structured approach to managing your personal data and creating a structure that fits your life.

Moving From Fearful
to confident

FEARFUL = Experiencing fear or anxiety about the future and your ability to handle challenges.

CONFIDENT = Feeling assured in your abilities and decisions.

Let’s face it—midlife can feel like a never-ending roller coaster. One minute, you’re conquering the world; the next, your hair’s migrating to your chin while your waistline’s taking over the world map! Sleep? What’s that? Sex drive? Might need a GPS to find it. And don’t get me started on mood swings!

Midlife doesn’t have to be a horror show. It’s a chance to reinvent yourself, laugh at the chaos, and thrive like never before. Each week, we’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of midlife changes—weight, energy, sleep, skin, hair, sex drive, and those delightful relationship shifts.