Thrive Through Menopause: Hormones, Weight Control, and Wellness

In this episode of the Soul Sister Movement podcast, host Noni Banks interviews Dr. Leona Allen, founder of Freedom Health Systems, a health and wellness company dedicated to transforming the health of busy professional women. Dr. Allen shares her journey from being an engineer to becoming a doctor and wellness coach, emphasizing the importance of addressing emotional, chemical, and spiritual barriers to healing.

The conversation delves into the unique challenges women over 40 face when trying to lose weight, particularly focusing on hormonal changes and the impact of lifestyle factors. Dr. Allen provides insights on the importance of mindset, self-forgiveness, and practical steps towards achieving better health.

Listeners are encouraged to prioritize their health, start with the basics of whole food diets, and make small changes to see progress. Dr. Allen emphasizes the need for accountability, honesty, and progress over perfection in the journey towards better health.

Timestamps

00:00:02 - Introduction and Welcome
00:00:23 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Leona Allen
00:00:50 - Dr. Allen's Background and Career Shift
00:02:06 - Discovering Chiropractic and Wellness
00:03:20 - Challenges for Women Over 40 in Weight Loss
00:05:13 - Hormonal Changes and Their Impact
00:08:12 - Recognizing Hormonal Dysfunction
00:10:02 - Self-Reflection and Health
00:13:02 - Practical Steps for Health Improvement
00:16:28 - Importance of Self-Worth and Motivation
00:20:06 - Complexity of Health and Easy Fixes
00:21:20 - Individualized Diet and Health Approaches
00:24:45 - Listening to Your Body's Needs
00:25:52 - Encouragement and Redefining Success

To access Dr. Allen's healthy shopping guide and connect with her on social media, visit ⁠HealthyShoppingHabits.com⁠ and ⁠DrLeona.com