The Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast

The Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast


Episode 246: The Connection Between Birth and Menopause (And How Hypnosis Helped Toni Through Both) – Re-Release

October 18, 2024

In this re-released episode, Dr. Toni shares an insight about the connection between birth and menopause in her experience. How we feel about birth and menopause may be linked by the messages we are programmed with from a young age about our bodies, as well as how we cope and manage stress. 


Previous episode about Dr. Toni’s journey through perimenopause into menopause: Episode 169


In today’s episode, we cover:



  • How programming from society, culture, media and your family can create fear and distrust of your body
  • The importance of harnessing the power of your mind to work for you not against you to decrease stress and reduce symptoms in perimenopause and menopause
  • What is hypnosis and why you would want to use it

Today’s Mama Must-Have:


Dr. Toni is a big fan of the work of Dr. Gabor Mate and highly recommends his latest book The Myth of Normal


What’s Else is Happening?


Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing session for expecting parents looking to decrease fear and anxiety to support their natural instincts around labour and birth is happening this fall. Join her at https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/register


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Disclaimer: The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.