In today's episode Marianne is speaking with Amanda Lewis, a Midwife & Nurse Practitioner, and the Founder of Vivacious Women’s Wellness. Amanda’s journey has been one of transformation, from being burnt out and overworked to prioritizing self-care and stepping into the realm of women’s health service.In this episode you will hear Marianne and Amanda talk about:Amanda’s JourneyAmanda shares her personal transformation story, highlighting her shift from burnout to finding purpose in serving women's health.Emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care and the challenges she overcame to get where she is today.Weight Loss MedicationDaily HabitsSelfcareUnderstanding HormonesDiscussion on when women should consider getting their hormones checked and the importance of doing so.Exploring the challenges women face in getting hormone tests done and practical steps to navigate this process.Amanda sheds light on the significance of hormone test results and the potential implications for women’s health.Definition and explanation of hormone replacement therapy, along with considerations for determining its suitability for individual cases.Navigating Perimenopause/Menopause SymptomsStrategies for initiating conversations about perimenopause/menopause symptoms and minimizing their impact on daily life.Sexual HealthAddressing common issues such as exhaustion, low libido, and slow arousal in the context of sexual health.Amanda offers insights into potential solutions and approaches to improve sexual wellness.Connect with Amanda:Website - https://www.vivaciousww.com/ Website Resource Page- https://www.vivaciousww.com/resourcesLibido Magazine - https://mailchi.mp/b4a5e45c98b6/d51x0c0hiw https://www.prosayla.comBooks Amanda Mentioned:Hormone Intelligence - https://a.co/d/8jmaVxp The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution - https://a.co/d/gvmtDSw Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...