# Ep 327 Menopause: Healing, Hypnosis, and the Call of the Camino

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Podcast: [Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypnosis-for-permanent-weight-loss-364130)
Published: 2026-01-12T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3882

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In this deeply reflective episode, Leslie sits down with Amy DiGrosa , transpersonal life coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and university professor, to explore menopause as a spiritual initiation , identity shifts in midlife, subconscious healing, and the powerful call of the Camino pilgrimage. This conversation goes far beyond hormones and symptoms. Together, Leslie and Amy unpack how menopause, empty nesting, weight struggles, and emotional overwhelm are often invitations to reconnect with purpose, intuition, and inner truth. They also explore how hypnosis, community, and embodied practices help women heal at the root rather than constantly trying to "fix" themselves. What you will learn from this episode: 00:00 – Why menopause often coincides with weight gain, confusion, and identity shifts 01:30 – Menopause as a spiritual transition, not just a biological one 03:00 – Moving from caregiver identity to asking "What about me?" 04:55 – Why managing symptoms alone is not enough during menopause 06:45 – Asking for help and releasing shame during life transitions 08:15 – Introduction to guest Amy DiGrosa and how she and Leslie met 10:30 – Amy's work as a university professor and leading international programs 11:45 – Walking the Camino and why pilgrimage is transformational 13:10 – Growing up between countries and learning adaptability early in life 15:00 – How constant change builds resilience and flexibility 17:10 – Learning languages, making mistakes, and releasing perfectionism 19:05 – Parallels between language learning and healing relationships with food 21:00 – Why adults struggle more with change than children 22:30 – Adaptability, resilience, and responding instead of reacting 24:10 – Amy's introduction to hypnosis through her own healing journey 26:00 – How subco…

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