Show Notes

Making the leap from corporate to entrepreneurship can be daunting, but it's a journey that many successful midlife women have navigated.

In today’s episode, Toni Eastwood shares her own experience transitioning from the corporate world to starting her own business. She discusses the common challenges women face, like imposter syndrome and fear of risk, as well as strategies for finding your purpose, creating work-life balance, and designing a fulfilling entrepreneurial path.

Whether you're considering entrepreneurship or already running your own business, this episode offers valuable guidance on overcoming obstacles and embracing the freedom and flexibility of being your own boss.

Timestamps:

(00:07:00) Women's career transition challenges

(00:08:14) Importance of career identity

(00:13:01) Post-corporate identity struggles

(00:15:45) Menopause impacts on careers

(00:20:16) Balancing entrepreneurial life

(00:25:07) Time management routines

About Our Guest

Toni Eastwood has spent the last 30+ years researching how successful people become, successful, she specialises in Helping 40+ Women Leaders to navigate from Corporate into Entrepreneurship. Ignite their Purpose and Create the Life they Truly Desire. Using her proven ASPIRE Model. She is and Award Winning Entrepreneur, Mentor, NXD, Podcast Host. Awarded an OBE, by the Queen in 2007.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• https://quantumvantage.co.uk/
• https://www.facebook.com/toni.eastwood.73
• https://www.instagram.com/tonieastwood_obe/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonieastwoodobe/

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• Listen to my limited series podcast "Christian Women and Menopause" for Bible-based strategies on dealing with menopause symptoms like stress, anxiety, and depression.

Struggling with menopause symptoms like hot flashes or brain fog? Imagine if a simple technique could help ease these challenges. It’s called Tapping, and it might be just what you need.

In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified internist and EFT practitioner. Dr. Jill reveals how tapping has become a powerful tool for managing menopause symptoms and balancing emotional well-being. She explains how this technique works to regulate the nervous system and address issues like hot flashes and stress.

Dr. Jill also explores how tapping can support broader issues, including racial trauma and health equity, and offers practical advice on patient advocacy.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

Timestamps:

(00:02:55) Understanding Tapping: How It Reduces Stress

(00:07:11) Using Tapping to Alleviate Symptoms

(00:10:48) Finding Emotional Grounding with Tapping

(00:13:46) Tapping as a Tool for Sustainable Activism

(00:17:08) The Versatility of Tapping in Healthcare

(00:25:25) How Tapping Empowers Healthcare Advocacy

About The Guest

Jill Wener, MD, is a board-certified Internist, EFT/tapping practitioner and trainer, anti-racism educator, DEI consultant, trauma specialist, allyship coach, expert in physician wellness, and Co-Founder and Partner at Conscious Anti-Racism, LLC. She is passionate about helping people take responsibility for their problems and teaching them practical, easy, rewarding, and trauma-informed tools to take self-improvement to the next level. Jill is the co-creator of the CME-accredited Conscious Anti-Racism training programs, the host of the Conscious Anti-Racism podcast, and the co-author of the best-selling Conscious Anti-Racism book. She has created CME-accredited EFT/tapping and meditation courses.

Jill has worked with clients such as Georgia Aquarium, Yale University, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Centene, Santa Clara Medical Society, Rush University Medical Center, the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health, Atkins Global, and the National Alliance for Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• https://www.jillwener.com/
• http://www.instagram.com/jillwenerMD
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillwenermd/

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Show Notes

Feeling tired, gaining weight, or struggling with mood swings? The solution might be balancing your thyroid and hormones.

In this episode, Dr. Amy Brenner, a board-certified gynecologist, shares her personal journey of finding whole-body health through hormone optimization. After years of feeling off despite following all the right advice, she discovered that comprehensive hormone testing—including thyroid, adrenals, blood sugar, and nutrients—was the key to real balance.

Tune in to learn about common thyroid symptoms, essential tests to ask your doctor for, and lifestyle changes that can boost your energy and mood. Hear Dr. Brenner’s story and get tips for better, more comprehensive care.

Timestamps:

(00:00:34) Whole body gynecology approach

(00:07:35) Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction

(00:09:17) Comprehensive thyroid testing

(00:12:33) Interplay: Thyroid and sex hormones

(00:15:54) Lifestyle changes for health

(00:19:24) Advocating for health panels

Additional Resources

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• Like to watch your podcast episodes? Well, so do I! Subscribe to my YouTube page, @hellohotflashpodcast, to see the videos.
• EP. 082 - How To Use Biohacking To Support Adrenal Fatigue
• Ep. 122 - How To Heal Your Thyroid

About Our Guest

Dr. Amy Brenner is board certified in gynecology and Functional Medicine. She has been treating women with a whole body approach for approximately 15 years. Her special interest is treating women who are post menopausal.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• http://www.dramybrenner.com
• https://www.instagram.com/amybrennermd/