The Little Breathing Space

The Little Breathing Space

Transforming women's health during menopause through the power of medical qigong and TCM Nutrition

Clarissa Kristjansson is a beacon of inspiration for those experiencing menopause with her transformative approach to this life stage, which is based on blending the best of Eastern and Western health approaches. She is a holistic menopause health coach, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and mindfulness teacher. She hosts the popular Thriving Thru Menopause podcast and has authroed numerous books on menopause.

SE7: EP 9 Understanding the Root Causes of Sugar Cravings in Menopause 26/06/2024

New Episode! "SE7: EP 9 Understanding the Root Causes of Sugar Cravings in Menopause"

In this episode, Clarissa and Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer discuss the root causes of cravings and why an all-or-nothing approach to managing weight is ineffective. Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer is the physician founder of Well Empowered, where...

SE7: EP 9 Understanding the Root Causes of Sugar Cravings in Menopause In this episode, Clarissa and Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer discuss the root causes of cravings and why an all-or-nothing approach to managing weight is ineffective. Dr. Jess…

SE 7: EP 8 Supporting ADHD Women in Menopause: 18/06/2024

New Episode! "SE 7: EP 8 Supporting ADHD Women in Menopause:"

In this insightful episode of Thriving Thru Menopause, Dana Chapman, a UK-based nutritional therapist specializing in menopause and mental health through the gut-brain axis, delves into the fascinating connection between ADHD...

SE 7: EP 8 Supporting ADHD Women in Menopause: In this insightful episode of Thriving Thru Menopause, Dana Chapman, a UK-based nutritional therapist specializing in menopause and mental health through the gut-br…

SE7:EP7 How to Manage Bladder Leakage and Pelvic Floor Issues in Menopause 12/06/2024

New Episode! "SE7:EP7 How to Manage Bladder Leakage and Pelvic Floor Issues in Menopause"

✨ Urinary incontinence may not be a common conversation topic, but it profoundly impacts quality of life. Even small leaks can lead to reduced fitness, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and even anxiety and depression....

SE7:EP7 How to Manage Bladder Leakage and Pelvic Floor Issues in Menopause ✨ Urinary incontinence may not be a common conversation topic, but it profoundly impacts quality of life. Even small leaks can lead to reduced fitness, low self-est…

SE7: EP6 The Secret to Boosting Menopause Metabolism 04/06/2024

New Episode! "SE7: EP6 The Secret to Boosting Menopause Metabolism"

In this episode, Clarissa interviews Nagina Abdullah, a molecular and cellular biologist and weight loss coach who has helped over 1500 midlife women boost their metabolism and permanently lose weight. Nagina shares her journ...

SE7: EP6 The Secret to Boosting Menopause Metabolism In this episode, Clarissa interviews Nagina Abdullah, a molecular and cellular biologist and weight loss coach who has helped over 1500 midlife women boost their me…

Unlocking the Truth About Hormone Therapy 20/05/2024

New Episode! "Unlocking the Truth About Hormone Therapy"

Are you confused about HRT and looking for more support and guidance to help you make informed decisions? This week, Dr. Daved Rosensweet joins me to discuss menopause and hormone therapy and to dispel some of the myths and ...

Unlocking the Truth About Hormone Therapy Are you confused about HRT and looking for more support and guidance to help you make informed decisions? This week, Dr. Daved Rosensweet joins me to discuss menop…

SE7: EP 4 Skincare for Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women 14/05/2024

New Episode! "SE7: EP 4 Skincare for Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women"

In this episode, Clarissa is joined by Joy Brown Kirst, the founder of Modern Age Skin, to discuss the importance of skincare for perimenopausal and menopausal women. Joy shares her personal journey of struggling with skin is...

SE7: EP 4 Skincare for Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women In this episode, Clarissa is joined by Joy Brown Kirst, the founder of Modern Age Skin, to discuss the importance of skincare for perimenopausal and menopausal wome…

'Bones for Life' Feldenkrais-based techniques to improve bone health during menopause. 07/05/2024

New Episode! "'Bones for Life' Feldenkrais-based techniques to improve bone health during menopause."

This episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast unpacks the connection between menopause, bone density, and holistic health approaches. From understanding the impact of perimenopause on osteoporosis to learning simple yet...

'Bones for Life' Feldenkrais-based techniques to improve bone health during menopause. This episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast unpacks the connection between menopause, bone density, and holistic health approaches. From understanding the i…

SE7: EP2 Dating in Menopause: Top Tips on How to Make it Awesome Instead of Awful 23/04/2024

New Episode! "SE7: EP2 Dating in Menopause: Top Tips on How to Make it Awesome Instead of Awful"

In this episode, Clarissa and Laurie Ge**er discuss the challenges and changes in dating for menopausal women. They explore the importance of being ready for dating after divorce and the need to detox from past relationships....

SE7: EP2 Dating in Menopause: Top Tips on How to Make it Awesome Instead of Awful In this episode, Clarissa and Laurie Ge**er discuss the challenges and changes in dating for menopausal women. They explore the importance of being ready for dating…

SE7: EP1 Navigating Menopause with Mindfulness 16/04/2024

New Episode! "SE7: EP1 Navigating Menopause with Mindfulness"

Today's episode is a MUST listen. If you are navigating and experiencing stress, sleep disruption, brain fog and beating yourself up for all of it, then this is for you. Cara Bradley joins Clarissa on the podcast t...

SE7: EP1 Navigating Menopause with Mindfulness Today's episode is a MUST listen. If you are navigating and experiencing stress, sleep disruption, brain fog and beating yourself up for all of it, then …

The Power of Shadow Work During Menopause 09/04/2024

New Episode! "The Power of Shadow Work During Menopause"

In this episode of Thriving Thru Menopause , Clarissa interviews Junie Moon about shadow work and its importance in personal growth. They discuss the concept of the shadow, which refers to the parts of ourselves that we hide...

The Power of Shadow Work During Menopause In this episode of Thriving Thru Menopause , Clarissa interviews Junie Moon about shadow work and its importance in personal growth. They discuss the concept of th…

5 star review for Thriving Thru Menopause 07/04/2024

5 Star Review: Great place to find answers for your perimenopause and menopause journey!

"If you’re looking for answers to your peri- and menopause questions and a community to tap into, this is it!…

5 star review for Thriving Thru Menopause Great place to find answers for your perimenopause and menopause journey!. Published March 29, 2024 by JBK44 on Apple Podcasts.

Healthcare for Women in Menopause 02/04/2024

New Episode! "Healthcare for Women in Menopause"

In this episode of Thriving Through Menopause, OBGYN Dr. Cat Brown discusses the importance of women receiving proper treatment during perimenopause and menopause. She explains that the founders of Winona, a women's health cl...

Healthcare for Women in Menopause In this episode of Thriving Through Menopause, OBGYN Dr. Cat Brown discusses the importance of women receiving proper treatment during perimenopause and menopause. …

SE 6: EP 23 Can Homeopathy Help With Menopause Symptoms? 27/03/2024

New Episode! "SE 6: EP 23 Can Homeopathy Help With Menopause Symptoms?"

Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine that aims to promote general health by reinforcing the body’s natural healing capacity. It does not treat physical, emotional, mental, or even spiritual illnesses separately but reg...

SE 6: EP 23 Can Homeopathy Help With Menopause Symptoms? Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine that aims to promote general health by reinforcing the body’s natural healing capacity. It does not treat physical, emot…

SE 6: EP 22 The Importance of Corrective Exercise and Body Alignment for Ageing Audaciously 20/03/2024

New Episode! "SE 6: EP 22 The Importance of Corrective Exercise and Body Alignment for Ageing Audaciously"

In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause Podcast, Clarissa and guest Tracey Seider, a corrective exercise specialist and body alignment coach discuss the importance of proper body alignment, distinct from posture, and i...

SE 6: EP 22 The Importance of Corrective Exercise and Body Alignment for Ageing Audaciously In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause Podcast, Clarissa and guest Tracey Seider, a corrective exercise specialist and body alignment coach discuss the impo…

SE6 EP 21 Stress, Burnout and Menopause in A Post Covid World 12/03/2024

New Episode! "SE6 EP 21 Stress, Burnout and Menopause in A Post Covid World"

This week, neuroscientist, psychologist, and expert in women's stress and burnout Dr Delia McCabe joined host Clarissa Kristjansson on Thriving Thru Menopause to discuss the complex challenges and stress women face, especiall...

SE6 EP 21 Stress, Burnout and Menopause in A Post Covid World This week, neuroscientist, psychologist, and expert in women's stress and burnout Dr Delia McCabe joined host Clarissa Kristjansson on Thriving Thru Menopause to di…

How Resilience Supports You to Thrive in Menopause 05/03/2024

New Episode! "How Resilience Supports You to Thrive in Menopause"

Journey In this podcast episode, the host, Clarissa, interviews guest Suzanne Laurie, a nutrition therapist and positive psychologist specializing in menopause and perimenopause. The discussion centres on the importance of bu...

How Resilience Supports You to Thrive in Menopause Journey In this podcast episode, the host, Clarissa, interviews guest Suzanne Laurie, a nutrition therapist and positive psychologist specializing in menopause and …

How Psilocybin Can Help Menstruation and Menopause, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risk 27/02/2024

New Episode! "How Psilocybin Can Help Menstruation and Menopause, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risk"

Exploring the Potential of Psilocybin for Menstruation and Menopause. In this podcast episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, we talk about using psilocybin, a type of psychedelic compound, as a holistic approach to m...

How Psilocybin Can Help Menstruation and Menopause, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risk Exploring the Potential of Psilocybin for Menstruation and Menopause. In this podcast episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, we talk about using psilocybin…

SE6: EP18 Maintaining Energetic Balance in Menopause 22/02/2024

New Episode! "SE6: EP18 Maintaining Energetic Balance in Menopause"

In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, host Clarissa speaks with Suzanne Yates, an acclaimed international therapist, about menopause from a Chinese medicine perspective. Suzanne provides insight into the sev...

SE6: EP18 Maintaining Energetic Balance in Menopause In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, host Clarissa speaks with Suzanne Yates, an acclaimed international therapist, about menopause from a Chines…

SE 6 Episode 17: Surviving School Exams and Menopause: A Parent's Guide 13/02/2024

New Episode! "SE 6 Episode 17: Surviving School Exams and Menopause: A Parent's Guide"

Not all of us are parents, and some of us are small children; however, many of us during this time will have the collision of teenagers, their exams stress and our period/menopause. It can be a heady combination as I well kno...

SE 6 Episode 17: Surviving School Exams and Menopause: A Parent's Guide Not all of us are parents, and some of us are small children; however, many of us during this time will have the collision of teenagers, their exams stress and our …

Is Ozempic the weight loss miracle we’ve been sold? 06/02/2024

New Episode! "Is Ozempic the weight loss miracle we’ve been sold?"

If you are menopausal, then it is a possibility that you have gained weight. Typically, you can gain 5-8% of your baseline body weight in the first two years of menopause. Recently, it has become a popular trend: taking Ozemp...

Is Ozempic the weight loss miracle we’ve been sold? If you are menopausal, then it is a possibility that you have gained weight. Typically, you can gain 5-8% of your baseline body weight in the first two y…

SE6 EP15 Unlocking the Secrets to Hair Health and Longevity 30/01/2024

New Episode! "SE6 EP15 Unlocking the Secrets to Hair Health and Longevity"

Most women I know care deeply about their hair and invest significant time and resources in maintaining it. However, as women go through menopause, they may face unexpected changes in the density, texture, and growth of their...

SE6 EP15 Unlocking the Secrets to Hair Health and Longevity Most women I know care deeply about their hair and invest significant time and resources in maintaining it. However, as women go through menopause, they …

5 star review for Thriving Thru Menopause 24/01/2024

5 Star Review: "Must for all women!: Clarissa’s insight has helped me get my energy, brain, and joy back vs the state of menopause tired and fog. Not only is she delightful but her ins…" via

5 star review for Thriving Thru Menopause Must for all women!: Clarissa’s insight has helped me get my energy, brain, and joy back vs the state of menopause tired and fog. Not only is she delightful but her insight is relevant, actionable, and healing. While I am one of her private clients, I am finding her podcasts to be just what I need...

SE 6 EP 14 Menopause is More Than Symptoms It's About Our Long-Term Health 23/01/2024

New Episode! "SE 6 EP 14 Menopause is More Than Symptoms It's About Our Long-Term Health"

In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, Clarissa invites Dr Alicia Jackson, CEO and Founder of EverNow, a digital health company specializing in women's menopause and perimenopause health. They explore common ...

SE 6 EP 14 Menopause is More Than Symptoms It's About Our Long-Term Health In this episode of the Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, Clarissa invites Dr Alicia Jackson, CEO and Founder of EverNow, a digital health company speciali…

A Holistic Approach to Perimenopause and Menopause 16/01/2024

New Episode! "A Holistic Approach to Perimenopause and Menopause"

In this episode of the 'Thriving Thru Menopause' podcast, host Clarissa welcomes Jennifer Woodward, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and creator of FDN Business. They engage in an immersive discussion around hol...

A Holistic Approach to Perimenopause and Menopause In this episode of the 'Thriving Thru Menopause' podcast, host Clarissa welcomes Jennifer Woodward, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and cr…

How to Manage Menopause at A Cellular Level 09/01/2024

New Episode! "How to Manage Menopause at A Cellular Level"

This week on Thriving Thru Menopause, I am joined by Dr. Bill Rawls, a board-certified OBGYN known for his holistic expertise in helping women manage menopause. Dr. Rawls shares his journey to alternative medicine, his person...

How to Manage Menopause at A Cellular Level This week on Thriving Thru Menopause, I am joined by Dr. Bill Rawls, a board-certified OBGYN known for his holistic expertise in helping women manage men…

SE6: EP11 Defying All Odds: The Muscle and Mindset Journey from Wheelchair to Weightlifting Champion 02/01/2024

New Episode! "SE6: EP11 Defying All Odds: The Muscle and Mindset Journey from Wheelchair to Weightlifting Champion"

In this episode, I am joined by Kim Rahir, a former journalist turned health coach, a survivor of MS turned European Champion in Master Weightlifting - and on a mission to help middle-aged women embrace muscle and strength as...

SE6: EP11 Defying All Odds: The Muscle and Mindset Journey from Wheelchair to Weightlifting Champion In this episode, I am joined by Kim Rahir, a former journalist turned health coach, a survivor of MS turned European Champion in Master Weightlifting - a…

SE6: EP 10 How Slow Living and Slow Botanicals Help Our Skin in Menopause 20/12/2023

New Episode! "SE6: EP 10 How Slow Living and Slow Botanicals Help Our Skin in Menopause"

How can slow living and botanicals help our skin in menopause? Chwynyn Vaughn of Slow Botanicals (Pronounced “Quinin”) joined me on to talk about how botanicals can be healing and nourishing for our ski...

SE6: EP 10 How Slow Living and Slow Botanicals Help Our Skin in Menopause How can slow living and botanicals help our skin in menopause? Chwynyn Vaughn of Slow Botanicals (Pronounced “Quinin”) joined me on …

The Ultimate Guide to Staying Fit and Ageless Over 50 12/12/2023

New Episode! "The Ultimate Guide to Staying Fit and Ageless Over 50"

As we age, it becomes increasingly difficult to become the "I can do anything" woman we aspire to be, especially after menopause. This week, we have Kelly Howard, the Fitness Consistency Expert, joining us to discuss how wome...

The Ultimate Guide to Staying Fit and Ageless Over 50 As we age, it becomes increasingly difficult to become the "I can do anything" woman we aspire to be, especially after menopause. This week, we have Kell…

SE6 : EP 8 How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Women Manage Symptoms of Menopause 05/12/2023

New Episode! "SE6 : EP 8 How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Women Manage Symptoms of Menopause"

Join host Clarissa Kristjansson as she dives into holistic wellness with Dr. Christina Burns, a distinguished Doctor of Eastern Medicine and Herbalist specializing in women's health and fertility. With a wealth of experience ...

SE6 : EP 8 How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Women Manage Symptoms of Menopause Join host Clarissa Kristjansson as she dives into holistic wellness with Dr. Christina Burns, a distinguished Doctor of Eastern Medicine and Herbalist sp…

30/11/2023

I was exhausted and had no energy left to do anything, not even think about what to cook for dinner. I was hanging by a thread, struggling to keep going.

Energy is a precious resource, but the good news is that it can be renewed, unlike time. Once time is gone, it's gone forever, but we can always restore our energy. All we have to do is plug back in and recharge ourselves.

In the Thrive in Menopause programme, we acknowledge that menopausal fatigue is a real issue that is not just linked to lack of sleep. We explore ways to regain our energy and clarity of mind and heart.

If you're ready to reconnect with the circuitry of life, then this self-paced programme is just what you need!

https://www.clarissakristjansson.online/

How I Can Help

My mission is to help mid-life women thrive through menopause. I believe that every woman has the ability to go through the menopause transition feeling resilient and able to thrive and my goal with every client is to provide them tools and proven ways to bring about inner and outer change that leads to greater feelings of calm, confidence and energy. To truly see the menopause transition as a journey to their ‘second spring’.

I do this through


  • Offering the Thriving Through Menopause Coaching Program. A step-by-step 12 week group coaching program to transform your menopause based around proven tools and techniques that include mindfulness, compassion therapy, positive psychology nutrition and exercise

  • Want to go a bit deeper here’s the link to the international bestseller ‘The Mindful Menopause’ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KJYLBG6
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