The Mind Body Solution

I’m going to let you in on a little secret sis, ~> your brain and your gut are intimately connected. 

One of the key roles of your Gut microbiome, besides helping with digestion and food absorption is to communicate with the brain.

I know!! I was shocked too when I started my menopause research and I kept being led back to the topic of gut health as a way of combating so many of the midlife/perimenopause symptoms. And just like myself, so many women are unaware of this connection, but . . . let me tell you, it is critical to understand how they work together and how to use that information to help you feel your best after 45!

During the menopause transition in particular, an unhealthy microbiome can contribute to an imbalance in your estrogen. 

When your hormone levels are balanced, your body works as it should, but when there’s an imbalance, you may begin experiencing issues such as: 

• memory problems or brain fog

• trouble sleeping, sleepiness, or fatigue

• mood swings / anxiety and panic attacks

• headaches

• weight gain

• bloating

• swelling and tenderness or fibrocystic lumps in your breasts

• decreased sex drive

• irregular menstrual periods / increase in PMS  

• hair loss / thinning 

• cold hands or feet

The best place to start when it comes to finding that hormone harmony and balance is with your GI tract!

And that my friend is exactly what my 30 day program is all about!!  

By the end of the 30 days,

you'll  . .  .  

• Increase your overall digestive health, mood, brain function, and energy level by balancing your hormones
• Increase the communication between your brain and gut, helping to reduce brain fog and fuzzy thinking, decrease your lack of concentration and forgetfulness, and increase your overall confidence and self esteem.
• Reduce belly fat, bloating, and inflammation better optimizing your gut health by simply implementing nutrition strategies and proper fitness strategies.
• Decrease your stress levels and increase your sleep quality and feelings of chronic fatigue 
• Decrease or eliminate menopause symptoms such as brain fog, hot flashes, mood swings, joint pain, and sudden weight gain
• Find what food intolerances may be causing those uncomfortable feelings you are experiencing 
• Feel and look your best while being fully supported

I’ve always been an athlete at some level and then I hit a wall in my late 40’s. The stubborn weight gain, slow recovery from workouts, hot flashes and more seemed to hit all of a sudden.  I’m so thankful for Karen’s program! It was an eye opening look at a season of life that rarely gets a spotlight. She covered all of my questions and a few more I didn’t think were related to peri-menopause. I can only imagine how long it would have taken to piece together the puzzle on my own. The ability to remove the mystery from this phase in my life was empowering and comforting. Thank you!

     - Kathy B

What’s inside The Mind Body Solution

30 day coaching course: 

Module 1

Personal Gut Health Inventory

Just like with any other type of lifestyle improvement, we need a starting point!  Many symptoms — fatigue, headaches, skin irritations, and more — can point to a problem with your gut. During the first 7 days to Improved Gut Health, you’ll devote attention to your digestive system, getting a sense of what lifestyle adjustments may help your gut flourish by tracking your food, mood, fiber, water, and your body’s response to your current diet. This is going to help set a baseline so we can accurately track your improved gut health success.  

Module 2

Cut it, tweak it, or keep it.

Eliminating common sources of inflammation is an essential step in improving gut health.  To cut down on inflammation, gas, bloating, mood swings, and hot flashes you’ll need to adjust your diet. Your goal is to make some small changes that will add up to big improvements in your gut health, your menopause symptoms, and your overall health.

Module 2 is all about learning what to cut out, what to tweak, and what to keep.

Module 3

Grow Your Good Bacteria

After eliminating unfriendly gut-damaging behaviors, it’s important to introduce foods, activities, and possible supplements that will help improve your overall gut health.  Module 3 focuses on creating a healthy environment within your gut by focusing on four specific lifestyle behaviors.

Module 4

Gut Friendly Self-Care Strategies

For the sake of your health, it's time to slow things down. Learn to implement some simple strategies to help your overall health, and specifically when it comes to your gut. 

Plus ~> Bonus #1 

Gut Health and the Midlife Gal's Libido 

Like many conditions, the desire for sexual activity starts in your gut. Proper gut health decreases the occurrence of many factors leading to a decrease in the desire to be intimate. This Bonus Module is going to cover a few things you can do to help improve not only your gut health but your sexual wellness too!  (A $240 Value)

What You’ll Learn in this Bonus Module:

• The Connection Between Gut Health and Sexual Arousal 
• 3 Unexpected Ways Your Gut Health Can Impact Your Sexual Health 
• How Having a Healthy Gut Can Help Your Sex Life  
• Gut-Sex Connection 

Plus ~> You'll get this newly added BONUS!! 

The Plant Based Athlete's Starter Guide

Whether you are looking to unleash your inner athlete or hit your peak performance as a master class athlete learning how to lean into a more plant centered eating style can take you to the next level when it comes to your training. (A $169 Value)

What You’ll Learn in this Bonus Module:

• The Benefits of Becoming a Plant-Based Athlete
• Understand The Power Behind the Macros when it Comes to Training 
• Common Supplements to Consider 
• The Importance of Recovery