In this episode of Her Best Chapter, Michelle Savage sits down with Karen Cerezo – board-certified health coach, personal trainer, menopause expert and founder of Lifestyle Fitness – to highlight the often overlooked realities of women's midlife transitions.
With over a decade of experience helping women in midlife navigate perimenopause and beyond, Karen blends science-backed education with real-life practicality to help women reclaim strength in their bodies, their choices, and their confidence. Karen specializes in menopause education, hormone health, strength training after 45, and the hidden cost of ignoring midlife health in the workplace. She is the author of Navigating Menopause: A Comprehensive Wellness Tracking Journal and a sought-after speaker who makes complex hormone conversations clear, relatable, and actionable.
Karen's mission is to help women stop playing small and start leading boldly through midlife and beyond.
Key topics:
The societal and workplace pressures women face during hormonal transitions
Differences between perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause and the importance of understanding these stages
The vital role of self-advocacy and tracking symptoms for better healthcare
How lifestyle factors such as sleep, diet, stress, and exercise impact menopausal symptoms
The significance of revaluing women's wisdom, experience, and contributions in society and the workplace
Resources for women including books, tools, and community support networks
How to reframe societal views on menopause and unlock a new era of women's empowerment and wisdom
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