Gain insight on transitioning through Perimenopause towards Menopause with Ms. Renee Crichlow of REAC Fitness.

Renee has been helping women navigate Perimenopause & Menopause for the past 3 years (up to the time of recording in 2025).

Hear:

• What the difference between perimenopause and menopause is
• What do women experience?
• What specific exercise interventions are helpful
• What nutritional interventions are helpful

I’m joined by Dr. Sandra Vaughan as we discuss aspects of Active Aging.

• Difference between rehab and training
• “No pain, no gain” - You don’t have to be in pain
• Understanding discomfort thresholds
• Getting professional help in a timely fashion to resolve pain/ discomfort
• Dealing with arthritis
• Making a cultural change to encourage seniors to continue moving

I’m joined by fitness instructor, Ms. Falicia Goodridge, as we speak on the topic "Barriers Preventing Children from being Active "Topics:

• Why it is important for children to be active?
• Why a child may not be motivated to exercise?
• Addressing issues such as Body shaming & bullying
• How competition negates motivation
• Time management and planning for children - creating structure
• With barriers such as the Pandemic and the recent ash fall from La Soufrière Volcano can parents motivate children to exercise?