Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi talks to Integrative Women's Health Practitioner Meg Richichi  about menopause and happy and healthy aging. Plus Meg shares how her history with eating disorder started on her on a journey with health and working in the health realm,  Meg helps women overcome a vast range of hormonal imbalances, including PMS, infertility, PMS, weight loss resistance, digestive disorders, anxiety, and depression. In this episode she discusses the importance of protein in your diet during your entire life and shares her suggestions for a calming restorative sleep. Listen to today to learn more about being the best version of yourself as you age and why both Debi and Meg love helping other women and setting them on a healthy path to create a ripple effect of change. Key  Takeaways: [1:41] Menopause is one day [3:09] Meg's background [7:58] Treat yourself like a one year old [8:44] How do we teach women how to create different lifestyle habits [11:45] When we go through menopause [12:11] Three basic things [13:54] Protein [19:04] The importance of form [20:50] Blood sugar and hot flashes [22:10] You need fat [23:36} Insulin [26:17] Food is medicine [29:24] We are what we absorb and eliminate [30:29} The gut [31:25] Stress [32:35] Nu calm [33:41] Nervous system [35:18] Baby analogy [35:53]We forgot how to be healthy Where to Find Guest: Website Podcast  Memorable Quotes: "How can I help women give birth to the best version of who they are at the best stage of their lives?" [6:55] - Meg "There's a lot that can be done, but stress? We’re saturated in a world of stress." [13:38] - Meg  "Women benefit greatly from having proper form, so that little by little incrementally they can lift weights."  [19:19]  – Meg To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program