Ep 5: Unconventional Perspectives On Aging with Sandy Kruse

In this episode, Stephenie and Karen talk to Sandy Kruse, a registered holistic nutritionist who is all about helping women to feel empowered as they reach their prime and beyond! She specializes in supporting women over 40 with digestion, hormonal imbalances, and overall wellbeing. After touching on her passion for changing the negative perceptions around aging women, Sandy shares how we can look at the different stages in life from a more positive standpoint rather than believing that we have aged out at 50! She shares how her own experiences have shaped her wellness philosophy, getting into her traditional upbringing and how she is teaching her children to be true to themselves while still aiming for balance. Because for her, optimal health is not about perfection and restriction but about using your intuition to make decisions that are good for body and soul. From sleeping to walks in nature, Sandy dishes out plenty of tips for relieving stress, getting grounded, becoming more self-aware, and aging with grace. As she explains, while the hormonal changes that happen at perimenopause and menopause are very real, no one needs to suffer through them. There is plenty you can do to improve your mental and physical wellbeing regardless of the transitional phase you are in. As we draw to a close, Sandy shares about the health challenges she and her family have overcome, what she has been most proud of in her personal and professional life, and why she has always been attracted to unconventional approaches. 

Key Points From This Episode:

Sandy’s mission of changing the perception about aging from negative to positive. The problematic idea that you should no longer wear or do certain things as you get older. A new way to look at yourself as you transition through the different biological stages in life.The connection between thyroid issues, the throat chakra, and speaking your truth. Sandy talks about her upbringing and how she teaches her children to seek balance. Journaling, gratitude, and other tips for getting better sleep and switching off after a busy day.  The calming, grounding effect of spending time outdoors and going for walks in nature.The difficulty of gaining people’s trust as a holistic nutritionist in the virtual world. Viewing failures as opportunities for learning and growing in self-awareness. The colon-cleansing benefits of consuming Pure-lē Natural’s Psyllium Husks Powder. Advice for aging gracefully and making the journey through various hormonal changes. Practicing meaningful self-care, learning to say no, and doing away with people-pleasing. Sandy talks about being proud of how she is raising her kids and going back to school in her late 40s.  

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sandy Kruse

Sandy Kruse on Twitter

Suzanne Somers 

Oura Ring

Pure-lē Natural

Karen Hong on LinkedIn

Stephenie Farrell

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