What if much of what we’ve been told to expect in midlife… isn’t inevitable?

In this conversation, Carrie sits down with registered nurse Denise Wills to talk about menopause, hormones, and why so many women are navigating this stage without the information they deserve. Denise shares her journey through premature menopause, autoimmune challenges, digestive issues, and osteoporosis — and how learning about hormones, gut health, and strength training reshaped how she approaches aging.

Together, they explore how menopause affects the brain, bones, metabolism, and mood — and why symptoms like joint pain, brain fog, fatigue, and midsection weight gain often have deeper hormonal roots.

You’ll learn:

• Why strength training becomes essential in midlife
• How gut health, blood sugar balance, and detox pathways support hormone health
• The long-term connection between menopause and brain, bone, and heart health
• Why slowing down and listening to your body is wisdom, not weakness

This episode is a reminder that menopause isn’t decline — it’s a transition into a more intentional, empowered phase of life.

Share this with a woman who needs to know she has options — and that feeling better is possible.

Connect with Denise

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisewills_the_nurse/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1575155331&ref=NONE_ig_profile_ac

About Denise

Denise is a registered nurse of 35 years, holistic health coach, and passionate advocate for women’s midlife health. She’s been married to her husband Steve for 29 years, and together they have three adult children and an energetic one-year-old goldendoodle keeping empty nest life lively.

After struggling with severe digestive issues, low mood, and limited answers from conventional medicine, Denise began exploring functional and natural approaches to healing — a path that led her to Plexus eight years ago. Today, she leads a community of compassionate, health-minded women and is especially passionate about supporting women through perimenopause and menopause with education, advocacy, and a focus on feeling safe and empowered in their bodies.

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See you next time!

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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