Best Tanya Stricek Podcasts (2025)

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Making Space For: Dry Mouth in Menopause 7:16

12d ago7:16

7:16

If your mouth feels like it's full of cotton or like a desert, this episode on dry mouth may help you! Dry mouth is common on menopause and beyond. Many different factors contribute to dry mouth: changing hormones, medications, stress and anxiety and the aging process. Learn what some of the potential causes of dry mouth are and take home some tips…

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Making Space For:Tools For Knee Osteoarthritis 15:30

1M ago15:30

15:30

Today I'm sharing five things that helped me with my osteoarthritis and knee pain. Have a topic you're dying to talk about? Let me know! Visit me and subscribe on my YouTube channel! Please leave a comment on the video so we can chat further! This tells the internet that menopause discussions and life after 50 are important to all of us! Need more …

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Making Space For: Hindsight & What I'd Tell My Younger Self, Part One. 12:57

2M ago12:57

12:57

What if you could go back in time and talk to your younger, perhaps perimenopausal self? What would you say. This episdode is sharing 4 things I would tell my younger self in perimenopause! I have so many, but here is a start. The last one on this episode is REALLY important! _________ Subscribe to my YouTube channel! Please leave a comment on the …

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Making Space For: Maintaining Bone Health With Minerals 15:03

2M ago15:03

15:03

Menopause is a time to focus on strength, balance, bone health and bone density. Minerals play a role in our bone health, along with moving, diet, hormone balance, risk factors and genetics. Join me today as i discuss 4 minerals tha help to build and maintain bone! Bone is a living, ever-changing organism. As we age, maintaining bone density is one…

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Making Space For: Chronic Pain 12:10

2M ago12:10

12:10

I never thought I'd have chronic pain later in life. I thought I did all the "right" things, but now I worry that my fate may be just like my mothers. Immobility and frailty. I'm sharing how I am coping emotionally and why this experience had brought me down. There's so much we need to talk about as we age, isn't there? Subscribe to my YouTube chan…

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Making Space for: Surface Self Care VS Deep Self Care 14:14

2M ago14:14

14:14

The idea of “surface self-care” versus “true self-care” is powerful. So often we see self-care presented as a quick fix: a spa day, some skincare, or a cup of tea. But those are just the surface layers, and true self-care is about the deeper, ongoing practices that nourish your mind, body, and soul. I think the idea of self-worth is key here too—if…

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Making Space For: Softer Goal Setting and Quiet Goals 12:23

3M ago12:23

12:23

I don't make hard and fast new year's resolutions. I do make goals, set intentions and try live my days dong things that take me closer to how I want to feel, or toward how I see my future. It's not easy. One of the ways I do this is to have a monthly intention. I talk about that on my YouTube Channel HERE Small goals and intentions can go a long w…

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Making Space For: My 3rd Midlife Crisis 12:40

3M ago12:40

12:40

There are many things that trigger a midlife crisis. I'm sharing these and normalizing my 3rd midlife crisis and the things I am do to move through it, and be more centred in my life. We can enter a midlife crisis through loss, change, chronic pain, and the changes in menopause can certainly magnify the hard parts of midlife. I'm also giving you a …

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Making Space For: Setting Intentions, Goals and Creating Your Own Monthly Reset. 14:15

7M ago14:15

14:15

This episode is all about making space for yourself! How do you want to feel at this time in yoru life? What about starting with this month? I've set many goals throughout my life. Some I actually met. Many I have not. As November rolled around I started thinking about the upcoming stress of the holidays and how I needed to relax a little bit more.…

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Making Space For: More Real Life, Less Social Media 12:53

7M ago12:53

12:53

Do the things you watch on social media affect your mental health? Do you realize it? After 8 months off my personal social media account, I feel less stressed, more present and can get back to accepting myself as an aging woman. Am I overly sensitive and emotional? Maybe. There were just some things on social media I needed to break away from. I'd…

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Making Space For Menopause 14:00

8M ago14:00

14:00

How are you transitioning into your midlife years? Are you past the "mid" part of life and working towards your 60's or more? Bravo, you, by the way. As I ask your help in renaming my podcast, I want you to think about how you are making space for one of the biggest transitions women go through, if we are lucky to do so. Yes, lucky. We all have an …

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When You Laugh At Yourself | My Aging And Podcast Update 15:44

8M ago15:44

15:44

Its a sign of growth when you can take a good look at yourself and laugh. When you can forgive yourself for making mistakes and just be you. In this episode I talk about change. Change in this podcast, my body, my thoughts about nutrition + non diet (a bit - more to come). While I love to talk about nutrition and midlife, I realize how much SPACE w…

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Returning from Burnout | Back to Basics: Sleepless and Sweaty in Menopause 11:46

1+ y ago11:46

11:46

If you need a little sleep hygiene review, this episode goes back to basics and gives some tips on the basics of sleep hygiene. Sleep and rest become SO disrupted in perimenopause and menopause. This can be due to increased stress, hormonal disruptions and the increased use of stimulamts. It can also be due to changes in the body we just can't cont…

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Back to Basics: MORE protein in menopause? Assess your protein intake! 8:18

1+ y ago8:18

8:18

Do we actually need MORE protein in perimenopause and menopause? As we age, we lose muscle mass, which can affect strength, and our activities of daily living. Can more protein support your muscle mass? Perhaps! Started with the basics, and check in to see if you are meeting the minimum suggested requirements for protein in menopause or perimenopau…

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Back to Basics: 6 Easy Tips for Digestive Problems in Menopause 15:01

1+ y ago15:01

15:01

This back to basics episode will take you on a short walk through the digestive system, with 6 EASY tips to support your gut in menopause and beyond. Each part of your digestion, including your brain, has a role to play. Each part depends on all the other parts to work in harmony. Change will not stop coming. Are we ready? Let's make space for meno…

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Back to Basics: You Need MORE Hydration in Midlife & Here is WHY! 14:50

1+ y ago14:50

14:50

Staying hydrated in menopause means more than just drinking water. It means understanding how your body changes in midlife when medications, hormones and even body cue changes are involved. And yes, we will even talk about all that peeing that happens when we try to hydrate! Tuesday November 21, 7 pm EST, Sherry Jibb and I will be talking about our…

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Back to Basics: Calm Your Mind to Calm Your Gut 32:07

1+ y ago32:07

32:07

Do you move through the holidays feeling stressed out? Does January come round and you feel like you ate too much, drank too much and your digestion isn't the same? Sherry Jibb and I talk about the importance of having calming practices, in ten minute bites, through the day, much like movement snack! These short bursts of calm will support digestio…

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Back to Basics: Routines for a Better Menopause! 14:13

1+ y ago14:13

14:13

Do you have routines that nourish you? We all have routines, like brushing our teeth, or shopping Saturday morning. What about the routines that calm us, make us feel balanced? Routines set us up for a calmer nervous system, which means we may have less hot flashes, more energy, and our hormones will signal differently. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++…

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Was I a Rebellious Eater? Where do I go from here? 30:53

1+ y ago30:53

30:53

Warning: swearing ... Have you had a free for all with food? If so, you might be a rebellious eater! This phase of eating can happen on the way to food freedom. But it does not always equal freedom. It can kind of feel like it sometimes, can't it? Until it doesn't. This episode shares a bit of my own experience with rebellious eating, aka a bounda…

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5 Tips For Healthy Eating On Vacation 35:01

1+ y ago35:01

35:01

As I double down on my nutrition, with a mindful and intentional focus, I share 5 things that I focused on while away on a fall vacation. Some of these tips will carry you through the holiday season and beyond. Now, I am not a huge planner, not in my mind. However, prepping food, planning enjoyable food, and tuning in to body cues doesn't have to b…

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September Reset: Nourishing Your Whole Body 22:18

1+ y ago22:18

22:18

What does the word NOURISH mean? Is it just nutrition? Join me in this episode as I explain my September Intention of nourishing my whole self, and what the word nourish can mean in a holistic way. As we slide into fall, with another year under our belt, how will we create fullness and satisfaction for ourselves? Month by month, slowly, and intenti…

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Ginger For Menopause: Dental Health Tips 9:08

2y ago9:08

9:08

Do YOU have any of these in menopause: Dry mouth Gum issues Candida (in your mouth) Cavities Ginger may be your next best friend! Tune in to hear how ginger can support your dental health in menopause. Ginger's benefits go beyond digestion, and even into libido! Watch this on YouTube! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ …

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Is Martha Stewart Erasing Our Story of Aging? 22:29

2y ago22:29

22:29

Is Martha Stewart Erasing Our Story of Aging? There's so many ways to look at how the conversations have blown up with the newest, and oldest, Sports Illustrated cover model. I take a look at some of the opinions I've seen and heard after on the internet. There is so much to unpack here. Media blow ups like this can prompt us to look within, and be…

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Mothers Day | A Daughter's Grief and Moving On 21:23

2y ago21:23

21:23

**TW** Loss, grief, troubled mother relationship. Aging brings loss, and the loss of our mothers. This episode is an impromptu chat that I recorded after spending time in the garden "talking" to my mom. If she were here today, there are three things I would share with her, and I share them with you here. I also have three book recommendations for y…

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Medicinal Mushrooms for Aging and Longevity 27:09

2y ago27:09

27:09

Medicinal mushrooms for Pro-Aging? YES! Medicinal Mushrooms are linked to longevity. The studies on mushrooms, and the benefits to us aging folks, is fascinating. In today's conversation we'll explore: The nutritional value of a mushroom, which I hated with a distinct passion as a kid. What medicinal mushrooms are. The health benefits of medicinal …

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This is a Snack I LOVE: Movement Snacks! 9:17

2y ago9:17

9:17

This snack I can get behind for menopause health! When I was perimenopause, I should have incorporated this advice back then. Movement snacks, are for busy people, but if we are to incorporate movement throughout the day, this approach is brilliant. This snack is supposed to be a trend of 2023. When I searched in YouTube, to see how "trendy" it rea…

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Make Health Goals EASY in Menopause | Try THIS! 9:21

2y ago9:21

9:21

If you want to improve your quality of life in menopause, STOP making goals so hard. Instead of an elaborate SMART goal., I'm sharing this one teeny tiny thing I'm doing to make every day better! It's so simple! I owe it all to Kaye Putnam, my inspiration for business and a better life. I've been working on this for the last 10 days, and I don't se…

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Let’s make it easy: What IS Mindful Eating? 16:38

2y ago16:38

16:38

Mindful Eating seems so hard to grasp for some people. It seems kind of ... intangible? Out there? I think it seems "out there" because people think it lacks ACTION. A diet seems like action. But, where is this action leading you? Making Mindful Eating Easy and Simple This blog post and episode will give you: A simple definition of Mindful Eating. …

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Fitness During Menopause: Reclaim Your Body and Mind 35:35

2+ y ago35:35

35:35

Looking to reclaim and empower your physical self, and enhance your mental outlook? Look no further than embracing movement, with a different mindset from your 20's, and 30's. This episode is for you if you: Are stuck in the rut of doing the same thing over and over, fitness wise Don't have a clear vision of what fit means in menopause Feel like yo…

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The Heaviness of Heart Hunger and Craving Food to Cope WIth Grief 12:21

2+ y ago12:21

12:21

Today's epispode contains a trigger warning for anyone who struggles with talking about death and grief. Although I don't go into great detail about the sudden loss of my fiance and his mental health, I do speak about loss, and grief, in the context of heart hunger and mindful eating. It's an off the cuff episode, that shares a part of my life that…

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Reasons You're Sleepless in Perimenopause and How to Tackle Lack of Sleep 28:47

2+ y ago28:47

28:47

Why do we lay awake at night in menopause or perimenopause? Medical sleep expert Dr. Val Cacho joins me in talking about the reasons we lay awake at night in perimenopause including: the risks of NOT sleeping anxiety gut health hormone changes lifestyle choices sleep apnea Dr. Cacho also discusses supports for sleeplessness in a holistic way, beyon…

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How to Create Meaning in Midlife Using Core Values 9:06

2+ y ago9:06

9:06

Have you thought about what you value in midlife? What is most important to you? What you want this chapter of life to be?? Have you ever done a core values exercise? Discovering your core values will help you lead a more aligned midlife. This Walk and Talk will share: What core values are. Why they matter. How they help you reach those goals that …

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Did You Pick Your Word of the Year Yet? 17:13

2+ y ago17:13

17:13

New Year's resolutions can be acts of doing, rather than being. Are you choosing goals based on doing for 2023? Or are you choosing based on how you want to FEEL in 2023? Picking a word of the year helps you have an emotional anchor to the goals you are setting at ANY time of the year. This episode shares the origin of the ONE WORD concept (book li…

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Letting Go to Move Forward: My Experience With Breast Implant Removal and Body Image at 56 10:25

2+ y ago10:25

10:25

Subscribe, walk and talk with me, to end 2023! Drown out the weight loss noise! This episode invites you to examine what you need to LET GO of to make room for the new in 2023. Besides my career as a dental hygienist, I recently let go of breast implants that were causing me health issues. It feels awkward to share this when women are losing their …

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Are you Procrastinating and Staying STUCK Where You Are? 7:02

2+ y ago7:02

7:02

Subscribe, walk and talk with me, to end 2023, drown out the weight loss noise. Let's talk about things that hold us back, propel us forward and make us feel good as humans! I'm sharing a real short snippet on how freezing, and procrastination, has held me back from growing in my career. There's other places procratination has held me back, but for…

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Searching for Clarity in the New Year? REFLECTION IS YOUR FRIEND! 10:22

2+ y ago10:22

10:22

Subscribe, walk and talk with me, to end 2023, drown out the weight loss noise. Let's talk about things that hold us back, propel us forward and make us feel good as humans! Do you take time to reflect on the year that's passing? What went WELL? What could be even better YET? As the year winds down, I thought I'd take you on a walk, and talk. These…

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Why Herbs are a Powerful Holistic Approach for Better Hormones in Menopause 43:21

2+ y ago43:21

43:21

Many women struggle with hormone balance, and this can continue on through menopause. Have you considered herbs as a support? Correne Omland and I have a discussion about hormones from a whole body perspective, connecting our systems, like the nervous system, to our hormone health. This episode touches on the interconnected nature of our bodies, an…

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How Herbal Remedies Calm the Mind and Support the Stress Response in Menopause 45:05

2+ y ago45:05

45:05

Menopause, and perimenopause, can be stressful. Many women have increased feelings of anxiety, when entering the transition to menopause. This can be from pressure in life, with aging parents, career transition, or the shifts in estrogen, progesterone and cortisol. NO ONE is immune to stress, and stressful situations. Correne Omland, from Spirea He…

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Unlock the five Stages of Change to create forgiving habit changes! 28:24

2+ y ago28:24

28:24

Have you heard of the Stages of Change? We all desire habut change at some point in our lives. Change does help us continue to GROW, when it is personal and aligned with our unique selves. It also requires knowing where you are in the stages of change. This episode is for you if: You are wondering why you can't change a habit. You bounce back and f…

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Digestive problems in menopause: are herbal remedies good for the gut? 43:33

2+ y ago43:33

43:33

Gas, bloating, and stomach issues in perimenopause or menopause? Are digestive enzymes better than digestive bitters? In this episode, clinical herbalist Correne Omland and I discuss: Indirect symptoms of digestive issues Two categories of herbs that will support your digestion in Menopause: bitters and carminatives. The difference between digestiv…

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How to Boost your Digestive System in Menopause with Digestive Knowledge! 37:11

2+ y ago37:11

37:11

Many podcasts are out there talking about digestion. Why did I add one? Why did I do an episode on digestive knowledge? Many women who are experiencing digestive issues in menopause, do not know about the tie between the gut, and the rest of the body. They don't know how digestion WORKS. Many women also take certain food groups out of their diet, t…

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What is Herbal Medicine? Get Started With Herbs for Health with Correne Omland from Spirea Herbs 28:05

2+ y ago28:05

28:05

Are you embracing herbs for midlife? Herbs and herbal remedies can be utilized at any age! They are specifically wonderful in menopause, when stress, digestion, and hormone changes might wreak havoc on our well being. This episode will: Describe Herbalism, from Correne’s perspective. Share Correne’s story of depression, conventional medicine (which…

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Create a Balanced Life in Menopause. Drop the "this NOT that" Mindset and Make Space. 24:51

2+ y ago24:51

24:51

The wellness world is fun. And polarizing. Health and wellness can be so informative and also confusing. Go beyond the advice to do this, NOT that and get curious. What aligns with you? What is accessible? What makes sense? Much of the nutrition advice out there tells us to eat this, NOT that. Or DO this, NOT that. Eat honey, NOT refined sugar. Dri…

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The Addition Diet: Add in, Don't Restrict! 33:32

2+ y ago33:32

33:32

Even if you HAVE heard all the things about adding in, or the Addition “Diet”, my take on it will help you have a much BROADER concept that can be applied to your life, not just food. (Everything gets turned into a diet!) By the end of this podcast episode, you will understand: What the Addition Diet ACTUALLY is. How adding in helps you feel less d…

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Holiday Season: Tips for Navigating Food Through Eating Season! 22:55

2+ y ago22:55

22:55

If you struggle with food & diet culture in menopause, and this AMPLIFIES through the holidays, this podcast episode will: Uncover any challenges this season may pose if you struggle with food or are thinking of ditching diets. Offer some tips on moving through this season with a non diet approach. Here's the video format on YouTube! ______________…

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Creating Body-Peace with Nina Manolson & Your Body Story 42:36

2+ y ago42:36

42:36

How do you find peace in your body in menopause? Nina Manolson shares her journey from massage to therapy, and her philosophy of Body Peace. Nina helps people end the war with food and body and finally feel truly at home in their body—as it is. She is known for her deeply feminist, anti-diet, body-peace approach. Join us as we share our thoughts on…

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End Hot Flash Embarrassment, Get Better sleep with Size Inclusive PJ creator Laura Musall, of Cool Revolution PJ's 42:00

2+ y ago42:00

42:00

Hot flashes and night sweats are ONE frustration in menopause. Finding size inclusive PJs that are COOLING? Take that frustration off your lost! LACK OF SLEEP due to night sweats affects EVERYTHING, including that BRAIN FOG. Laura Mussal, co-creator of Cool Revolution PJ's joins me for MORE than a talk about her size inclusive PJ line. We talks abo…

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3 Simple and Free Things I'm Doing to Deal With This Midlife Crisis 21:25

3y ago21:25

21:25

I've got 3 SIMPLE and FREE tips to help you move through a midlife crisis, if you think you're having one. Most of us experience a crisis in midlfe, and it can feel like we're alone. I'm going through a midlife crisis, and I wanted to share three things I'm doing to help me feel more balanced in my midlife years, right now. Sources & Resources Ment…

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The Midlife Crisis! What is it and How to Move Through YOUR Midlife Crisis! 30:15

3y ago30:15

30:15

Has the midlife crisis hit you yet? When the topic of a midlife crisis comes up, we think of aging men, young women and sports cars. Is the Midlife Crisis is a point in their life where they want to feel young again? Women also reach a point in their life where they question the road behind, AND the road ahead, in the form of THE MIDLIFE CRISIS. Th…

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Coping with Grief, Loss of a Loved One, and Other Losses in Menopause 51:46

3y ago51:46

51:46

Exoeriencing grief can happen at any life stage. Grief in Menopause can feel especially defeating. Guest Lisa Michelle Zega, a life coach for midlife women of faith, is also a grief specialist. Go beyond the Seven Stages of Grief and learn how to: How to understand your grief. How to understand another’s grief. The many ways grief shows up in our l…

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