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Have you been saying "maybe next time" to yourself for years? In this solo episode, I talk about the weight many midlife women carry around money, guilt, and identity, and why feeling stuck doesn't mean you're broken. We look at where our money stories come from, then I walk you through a simple release practice: name it, release it, receive. You'll also get one small way to say yes to yourself this week, without the guilt.New here? Take the free quiz, "Which Rich Girl Habit is holding you back?" Comment RESET or visit https://moneyreset.tiiny.site.Want to walk all 12 Rich Girl Habits with a room of women who get it? Comment or DM HABIT to learn about Rich Girl Habits LIVE YYC, with The Habit Trail app included.

Do you ever wonder, "Is this it?" You're working hard, you're tired, and somewhere along the way you lost a little of yourself. You're not broken, and you're not alone.In this solo episode, Victoria shares the midlife reinvention nobody talks about: how money, your body and your identity are connected, and why fixing just one rarely works. You'll hear why small, honest steps beat big overhauls, how this month's theme of Receiving shows up in everyday life, and a simple place to begin.New here? Take the free quiz, "Which Rich Girl Habit is holding you back?" at https://moneyreset.tiiny.site, or comment RESET. Ready for community? Comment or DM HABIT, or join us at https://www.therichgirlnetwork.com/yyc.

You are not broken, and you are not behind. If you're tired, stretched thin and quietly wondering "Is this it?", this episode is for you. Victoria talks about why receiving money, rest and support can feel so hard in midlife, and how the weight you carry can get in the way. Then she walks you through a simple release-and-receive practice you can do right now and come back to any morning. No hype, no pretending, just a small, honest reset.Ready for a next step? Take the free quiz, "Which Rich Girl Habit is holding you back?" visit moneyreset.tiiny.site. Want to be in the room? Join at therichgirlnetwork.com/yyc.

The podcast is back — and it's not the same show. This season, Victoria is going deep on the three things midlife women are quietly wrestling with at the same time: money, body and identity. In this trailer, she shares why she stepped away, what she's been working through, and what's coming this season — from wealth identity to Rich Girl Health to the kind of reinvention nobody warns you about. If you've ever felt successful on paper but unsettled underneath, this season is for you. Comment or DM RICH to learn more about joining the Rich Girl Network in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane and Crossfield, or visit https://www.therichgirlnetwork.com/yyc. New episodes dropping all season — subscribe so you don't miss what's next.

# Show Notes## The Village, The Network, The Light — Why I Keep Building Community---Today's episode is about the thread connecting everything I've built — Becoming Light, Rich Girl Network, and The Village — and why community keeps finding me in midlife.**Come find your village 🌿**The Village Facebook group — women gathering, no performance required. Hikes, yoga, meditation, connection.👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BRZodcWs3/?mibextid=wwXIfr**Rewrite your money story 👑**Rich Girl Network YYC — monthly coaching, Dream Scripts, and a community rewiring their money identity together.👉 https://www.therichgirlnetwork.com/rich-girl-network-yycJoin the waitlist:👉 https://mailchi.mp/a51512f80415/rich-girl-waitlist**Free 7 Days to Better Hormones 🌿**A gentle starting point if the inner work is calling you first.👉 mailchi.mp/f0c178d35011/7-day-hormones**In The Flow — Flow & Release Yoga 🧘‍♀️**Every Monday, 12pm Mountain, online. Drop in or grab the summer pass.👉 https://buy.stripe.com/cNi00j7sWgtj68M0ef1ck08**Becoming Light x Sprawl Boxing 🥊**July 19th, 7-9pm, Airdrie. An evening of mindset and movement. $20 investment.👉 https://buy.stripe.com/4gMcN5dRkcd3cxa7GH1ck07---With so much love,Victoria 💛

The Truth About Periods In Perimenopause — The Conversation Nobody Is HavingThe Becoming Light Podcast with Victoria LefebreEpisode Description:If your period has been changing and nobody has properly explained why — this episode is for you.In this episode Victoria Lefebre — Holistic Midlife Wellness Coach, Massage Therapist and Keynote Speaker — breaks down exactly what is happening to your menstrual cycle in perimenopause. From the science behind irregular periods to the six symptoms almost nobody warns you about — including mood crashes, brain fog, extreme bloating and anxiety — this is the honest conversation your doctor probably never had with you.If you have ever wondered if you were going crazy because of what your body was doing around your period — you weren't. You were perimenopausal. And you deserved to know sooner.In This Episode You'll Learn:What perimenopause actually means for your menstrual cycle and why it starts earlier than most women expectWhy your period is changing — the hormonal science explained simplyThe 6 symptoms around your period in perimenopause that nobody warns you aboutWhy you might be experiencing debilitating cramps, extreme bloating and mood crashes for the first time in your lifeThe science behind perimenopause anxiety and brain fog around your cycleWhen irregular periods are normal versus when to seek medical attentionWhat actually helps — nutrition, movement, cycle tracking and mindsetHow to work WITH your cycle in perimenopause instead of fighting itResources Mentioned In This Episode:🌿 Free — 7 Days to Better HormonesA complete week of anti-inflammatory nutrition, hormone supportive movement and daily mindset check ins — all designed specifically for women in perimenopause.👉 https://mailchi.mp/f0c178d35011/7-day-hormone-reset🌿 Free Live Masterclass — June 9th 2026Let's Talk Supplements: Protein & PerimenopauseA free live masterclass going deep on exactly what your body needs right now and why protein is the missing piece for so many women in midlife.👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/18jMNtBYL5/🌿 Join the Becoming Light Community on Skool — FreeA free community for women in perimenopause and midlife — meditations, the Menopause Map, the 7 Days to Better Hormones program and a community of women who completely understand what you're going through.👉 https://www.skool.com/chaos-confidence-inner-circle-3787/about🌿 Becoming Light — 90 Day Holistic ProgramCohort 4 opens September 2026 at $997. Nutrition, mindset and movement designed specifically for women in midlife. Join the waitlist inside the Skool community.👉 https://www.skool.com/chaos-confidence-inner-circle-3787/about🌿 Hybrid Program — Lifetime AccessOngoing support and unlimited access to all Becoming Light modules. One time investment of $97.Send a message via Instagram for details.👉 https://www.instagram.com/victorialwellness🌿 1:1 Private Coaching90 days of completely personalised holistic coaching — nutrition, movement and mindset tailored specifically to you. Investment $1,997.Send a message via Instagram to apply.👉 https://www.instagram.com/victorialwellnessConnect With Victoria:📸 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/victorialwellness👥 Facebook Community — https://www.facebook.com/share/18jMNtBYL5/🌿 Skool Community — https://www.skool.com/chaos-confidence-inner-circle-3787/about📧 Free Resources — https://mailchi.mp/f0c178d35011/7-day-hormone-reset🎙️ Spotify Podcast — https://open.spotify.com/show/37KV92FtEx3ZbonL8yiy5O📺 YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@VictoriaLWellnessIf this episode resonated please subscribe to the Becoming Light podcast wherever you listen and leave a review. It helps other women in perimenopause find this conversation. Share this episode with one woman in your life who needs to hear it today. 💛

Episode 2: Why Your Morning Routine Is Making Perimenopause WorseThe Becoming Light Podcast with Victoria LefebreIn this episode:Why cortisol peaks in the morning and what that means in perimenopauseThe 5 most common morning mistakes making your symptoms worseWhy checking your phone first thing is harming your hormonesThe truth about coffee on an empty stomachWhy high intensity morning workouts backfire in perimenopauseWhat a hormone supportive morning actually looks likeSimple micro changes that shift everythingKey quote:"The way you start your morning is literally setting your hormonal tone for the entire day."Free resources mentioned:🌿 7 Days to Better Hormones — https://mailchi.mp/f0c178d35011/7-day-hormone-reset🌿 Free Masterclass June 9th — https://www.facebook.com/share/18jMNtBYL5/🌿 Becoming Light Community — https://www.skool.com/chaos-confidence-inner-circle-3787/aboutConnect with Victoria:🌿 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/victorialwellness🌿 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/37KV92FtEx3ZbonL8yiy5O🌿 YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@VictoriaLWellnessSEO keywords:perimenopause morning routine, cortisol perimenopause, perimenopause weight gain, hormone health morning, midlife wellness, becoming light podcast, Victoria Lefebre, perimenopause symptoms, morning cortisol, perimenopause support

If you have ever tracked every calorie, dragged yourself to the gym, said no to everything you love — and still watched the scale go up — this episode is for you.In this powerful episode Victoria Lefebre, Holistic Midlife Wellness Coach and Massage Therapist, shares her deeply personal perimenopause story — including gaining 60 pounds in just two months — and explains exactly why everything you've been told about weight loss in midlife is working against you.This is the conversation your doctor never had with you. And it changes everything.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why perimenopause weight gain has nothing to do with willpower or disciplineThe four hormonal shifts that make traditional diet and exercise strategies backfire in midlifeHow estrogen decline reduces serotonin by up to 40% — and what that means for your mood, cravings and weightWhy high intensity cardio is making perimenopause weight loss harder not easierWhat actually works — nutrition, movement, mindset and community working togetherThe concept of releasing the weight beneath the weightKey Quotes From This Episode:"You were not failing the plan. The plan was failing you.""There is weight beneath the weight. Emotional weight. Stress weight. The weight of years of being dismissed and misunderstood.""You are not broken. You are not failing. You are a woman in one of the most complex hormonal transitions of your life — navigating it without the information or support you deserve."Resources Mentioned In This Episode:🌿 Free — 7 Days to Better HormonesA complete week of anti-inflammatory nutrition, hormone supportive movement and daily mindset check-ins designed specifically for women in perimenopause.👉 https://mailchi.mp/f0c178d35011/7-day-hormone-reset🌿 Free Live Masterclass — June 9th 2026Let's Talk Supplements: Protein & PerimenopauseA free live masterclass diving deep into exactly what your body needs right now and why protein is the missing piece for so many women in midlife.👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/18jMNtBYL5/🌿 Join the Becoming Light Community on SkoolA free community for women in perimenopause and midlife — meditations, the Menopause Map, the 7 Days to Better Hormones program and a community of women who completely understand what you're going through.👉 https://www.skool.com/chaos-confidence-inner-circle-3787/about🌿 Becoming Light — 90 Day Holistic ProgramCohort 4 opens September 2026. Nutrition, mindset and movement designed specifically for women in midlife. Join the waitlist inside the Skool community.👉 https://www.skool.com/chaos-confidence-inner-circle-3787/about🌿 Hybrid Program — Lifetime AccessOngoing support, monthly coaching and unlimited access to all Becoming Light modules. One time investment of $97.Send a message via Instagram or join the Skool community for details.Connect With Victoria:📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorialwellness👥 Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/18jMNtBYL5/🌿 Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/chaos-confidence-inner-circle-3787/about📧 Free Resources: https://mailchi.mp/f0c178d35011/7-day-hormone-resetIf You Enjoyed This Episode:Please subscribe to the Becoming Light podcast wherever you listen and leave a review — it helps other women in perimenopause find this conversation. Share this episode with one woman in your life who needs to hear it today. 💛Keywords For SEO:perimenopause weight loss, perimenopause symptoms, hormone health women, midlife wellness, holistic weight loss, perimenopause podcast, women over 40 health, hormone balance naturally, perimenopause support, becoming light podcast, Victoria Lefebre, midlife coach Calgary, holistic midlife wellness, perimenopause weight gain, women over 50 healthEpisode Tags:perimenopause, menopause, hormone health, midlife women, weight loss, holistic wellness, women's health, cortisol, estrogen, protein, midlife coach, becoming light

What happens when a career shift forces you to question who you are beyond your job title?In this episode of Chaos, Clarity, and Confidence: Finding YOU Again, Victoria Lefebre sits down with yoga teacher and wellness guide Emily Manternach to explore how unexpected leadership changes can become powerful invitations for clarity, growth, and inner peace.When Emily transitioned from a management role into an individual contributor position, it sparked a season of reflection that reshaped her priorities, relationships, and sense of self. Instead of staying stuck in frustration or resentment, she leaned inward—discovering that true confidence comes from knowing your worth beyond circumstances or conditions.This episode is a must-listen for women navigating midlife career changes, identity shifts, or moments where life no longer looks the way they planned.How career and leadership changes can shake identity in midlifeLetting go of titles and reconnecting with what truly mattersFinding clarity after professional transitionsRebuilding confidence and inner peace during uncertaintyWhy you are more powerful than your circumstancesEmily also shares how yoga, self-awareness, and intentional living helped her reconnect with herself and create deeper alignment in her relationships and daily life.🌐 Website: www.mbodynmindyoga.com📲 Instagram: @mbodynmind✨ Upcoming offering: Workshop for Your DreamsShare it with a friend navigating changeSubscribe so you never miss an episodeLeave a review to help more women find this podcastRemember: chaos doesn’t mean you’re broken—it often means you’re being invited into clarity and confidence.In this episode, we explore:Connect with Emily:If this episode resonated:

If you’ve been trying to lose weight in perimenopause or midlife and feel like nothing is working… this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, I’m sharing why I made the decision to shift from one-to-one coaching to a group coaching model — and what I’m seeing happen inside this container that I never saw before.Spoiler:It’s not about meal plans.It’s about nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and community support.Because midlife weight loss is not a willpower problem.It’s a regulation problem.In this episode, we talk about:Why isolation makes perimenopause weight gain worseThe connection between cortisol, inflammation, and fat storageWhy shame thrives in one-to-one struggleHow group coaching creates accountability without pressureThe identity shift that makes weight loss sustainable over 40Why community support regulates the nervous systemHow safety helps hormones stabilizeWhy midlife women need structure — not more restrictionIf you’ve been bouncing between diets, over-exercising, under-eating, or feeling like your body has turned against you, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening.And why doing this alone might be the actual problem.Becoming Light: Release 15 lbs in 90 Days is my structured group coaching program designed specifically for midlife women navigating:Perimenopause weight gainHormonal imbalanceStress-related fat storageAll-or-nothing eating patternsExhaustion and burnoutInside the program, we focus on:✔ Nervous system regulation✔ Strength training that supports hormones✔ Protein-focused, repeatable meals✔ Sustainable fat loss✔ Emotional safety + accountability✔ Identity-based habits✔ Community support that actually worksCohort 2 is open now and doors close February 28.If you’re ready to stop trying to do this alone and finally feel steady in your body again:👉 Join here:https://linktr.ee/victorialstrategist#531446423If this episode resonated, share it with a woman who needs to hear it.And if you’re not ready to join yet but want to talk through it, send me a message on Instagram @victoria_lifestrategist.You don’t need more discipline.You need the right room.💛 Ready to Join Cohort 2? Connect With Me