Dr. Rachel Pope, along with women's healthcare professionals, experts, and inspiring women, address commonly asked (and not asked) questions about, health equity, sexual health, menopause, reproductive health care, anatomy, and more. Whether you have questions about periods, pregnancy, or menopause, we will do our best to address them here!
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Dr. Rachel Pope, along with women's healthcare professionals, experts, and inspiring women, address commonly asked (and not asked) questions about, health equity, sexual health, menopause, reproductive health care, anatomy, and more. Whether you have questions about periods, pregnancy, or menopause, we will do our best to address them here!
8. Perimenopause: Mental Health with Dr. Danette Conklin, PhD
Our Womanity Q & A with Dr. Rachel Pope
27 minutes
2 months ago
8. Perimenopause: Mental Health with Dr. Danette Conklin, PhD
In this episode of Perimenopause: Head to Toe, Dr. Rachel Pope welcomes Dr. Danette Conklin, PhD, [https://www.uhhospitals.org/doctors/Conklin-Danette-1881843274] a Clinical and Health Psychologist and Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Conklin shares her expertise on the intersection of behavioral health, weight management, and midlife transitions, including perimenopause and menopause.
As Director of Behavioral Health Services for both surgical and non-surgical weight management programs at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Dr. Conklin has a unique perspective on how psychological and biological factors influence health during midlife. She has also contributed to establishing menopause clinics in Cleveland, helping women navigate the physical and emotional changes of this life stage.
We discuss:
* How behavioral health intersects with perimenopause and menopause
* Managing weight, mood, and lifestyle changes during midlife
* The role of psychology in supporting cardiovascular and metabolic health
* Strategies for navigating stress, sleep, and emotional shifts
* How to advocate for yourself and your care during midlife transitions
* Practical ways to support wellness, including the use of non-prescription supplements like MiM [https://www.uhhospitals.org/doctors/Conklin-Danette-1881843274], which are designed to help with peri- and post-menopause symptoms
With her extensive experience on national committees and advisory boards, including The Menopause Society [https://menopause.org/] and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery [https://asmbs.org/], Dr. Conklin provides practical guidance for women seeking to thrive during this transformative stage of life.
Our Womanity Q & A with Dr. Rachel Pope
Dr. Rachel Pope, along with women's healthcare professionals, experts, and inspiring women, address commonly asked (and not asked) questions about, health equity, sexual health, menopause, reproductive health care, anatomy, and more. Whether you have questions about periods, pregnancy, or menopause, we will do our best to address them here!
