Reclaiming the Music: Navigating Perimenopause with Dr. Dana Culp

Join your cohosts Neelia and Stacie on "Transforming and Thriving" for a vital conversation with Dr. Dana Culp, the founder of Thrive Midlife Medicine. Dr. Dana is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Certified Menopause Expert who is on a mission to ensure no woman feels unheard or frustrated during the transition into midlife.

In this episode, Dr. Dana shares her powerful "before and after" moment: hitting the "perimenopause wall." Despite her 25 years of medical expertise, she found herself navigating a healthcare system that lacked the specialized resources she needed for her own hormone journey. This personal struggle became the foundation for her virtual practice, where she now helps women move through the "muck" of hormone shifts with evidence-based care and empathy.

We dive deep into the importance of self-advocacy, the reality of symptoms like sleep disruption and loss of libido, and why midlife should be viewed as a thriving transition rather than an ending. Dr. Dana’s story is a testament to the fact that when we find gaps in care, we have the power to build a bridge for ourselves and others.

Find out more about Dana and Thrive Midlife Medicine here:

Website: thrivemidlifemed.comTake the Quiz: thrivemidlifemed.com/quizInstagram: @thrivemidlifemedFind us here: https://linktr.ee/transformingandthriving

If you are navigating a major life transition or a deep season of identity redesign, real transformation requires space, clarity, and forward movement! 🌊✨ Our podcast co-host and founder, Dr. Stacie Cooper/Weaver, is now offering something new: Stride & Thrive Coaching, which takes transition/life coaching out of the office and onto local trails, blending strengths-based coaching and mindfulness principles with the natural, stress-reducing rhythm of walking. She also designs and hosts interactive Shifting Horizons Vision Board Workshops incorporating gentle movement, guided visualization, positive psychology, and structured crafting to help you visually map out your next chapter. If you’re ready to quiet the noise and actively step into your next season, let's lace up—visit strideandthrivecoaching.com to find your pace today. 👟🌿

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