Beyond Hormones: Finding Meaning in the Menopause Transition and the Power of Human Touch

Beyond Hormones: Finding Meaning in the Menopause Transition and the Power of Human Touch

Author: Katia Khomich May 11, 2026 Duration: 50:57
I'm sitting down with Oda Meiberg — a doula, shiatsu practitioner, and women's health educator based in Amsterdam. Over the past 15 years, Oda has worked closely with women across all life phases, from birth to menopause, drawing on Eastern bodywork traditions and Western somatic approaches. She's also been navigating her own perimenopause journey, which brings a particular honesty and depth to everything she shares. In this conversation we talk about what it means to stop fighting your sympt...

Katia Khomich hosts She Thrives | meaningful conversations on women's health, a space dedicated to cutting through the noise of modern wellness culture. Each episode is built on the idea that true health isn't about following fleeting trends, but about building a sustainable, informed relationship with your own body and mind. You'll hear Katia in deep dialogue with a range of inspirational women-experts, advocates, and everyday thrivers-who share this commitment to empowerment. Their conversations get specific, offering grounded advice and personal stories on navigating pivotal life stages. They delve into the realities of taking ownership of your health through pregnancy, the transformative journey of motherhood, and beyond. This podcast focuses on the interconnected aspects of well-being: physical fitness, mental clarity, and emotional resilience, all framed within the unique experiences of women. It’s for anyone tired of simplistic solutions and seeking honest, nuanced discussions that honor the complexity of women's health. Tune in for a resource that feels more like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable friend, one dedicated to helping you thrive on your own terms.
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It's uncertain, isn't it? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:07
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Being mindful of our desires [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:45
Sometimes we reject our desires and call it discipline, will of power. Sometimes we act on all of the desires blindly, and call it addictions. In my opinion a more sustainable way of being is understanding your desires,…
Inquiry into your own wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:41
We can read all the books, and study with the best teachers, and yet our practice can be dull and shallow. The invitation is to read books and talk to teachers in order to create more energy and interest, but use your ow…
What should we look for in the practice? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:54
Some people meditate in order to achieve a certain altered state of mind, others – to have no thoughts. There are also those who just want to prove something. In mindfulness practice we train a skill of noticing and bein…
Explore how you feel right now, right here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:54
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Why mindfulness practice is a perfect gym for the mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:45
When we begin practicing any type of meditation, it inevitably starts with one thing: training attention. Regardless weather you focus on your breath, body, sound, or mantra – first thing you need to do is to tame and tr…
What is not useful right now? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:07
This is a 5 minute practice - pause to train your capacity to notice thoughts or emotions that are not useful right now.
Name what is here and pay attention to an old friend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:11
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simple body scan to become present [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:03
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