Women are often told to work harder, do more and never let an opportunity pass them by. But what if some of the most important career lessons come from learning your limits?

In this episode of The Honest Talk Podcast, Michelle Waite reflects on a 25-year career at RBC and the lessons that shaped her along the way – from finding her voice in leadership to letting go of perfectionism, building confidence and making sure your money is working as hard as you are.

Women are often told to work harder, do more and never let an opportunity pass them by. But what if some of the most important career lessons come from learning your limits?
In this episode of The Honest Talk Podcast, Michelle Waite reflects on a 25-year career at RBC and the lessons that shaped her along the way &ndash; from finding her voice in leadership to letting go of perfectionism, building confidence and making sure your money is working as hard as you are.

The Honest Talk is a Canadian podcast for women who are looking for more––out of themselves, out of their businesses and elected leaders, and out of the world around them. Join hosts Jennifer Stewart and Catherine Clark, as they interview North America’s most influential and inspiring women. Their guests are famous TV hosts and journalists, entrepreneurs and business leaders, and politicians. They break down silos so women can connect through shared stories, experiences and also our differences.

The Honest Talk is a Canadian podcast for women who are looking for more&ndash;&ndash;out of themselves, out of their businesses and elected leaders, and out of the world around them. Join hosts Jennifer Stewart and Catherine Clark, as they interview North America&rsquo;s most influential and inspiring women. Their guests are famous TV hosts and journalists, entrepreneurs and business leaders, and politicians. They break down silos so women can connect through shared stories, experiences and also our differences.

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Why Michelle Waite says letting go of perfectionism made her a better leader

Perimenopause vs Menopause

Signs and symptoms of perimenopause

Mental health & Brain fog

Diagnosing menopause & perimenopause

Exploring treatment options

Today we’re getting into a topic that affects every woman, but somehow, there’s still so much we don’t know about it: perimenopause and menopause.

What’s actually happening to our bodies? Which symptoms are part of the transition – and which ones shouldn’t be ignored? And why does it still feel so hard to get clear answers?

We’re joined by Dr. Sarah Shaw, co-founder and chief medical officer of Lume Women + Health, to get into all of it – from the myths and misconceptions to what women should know, expect and ask about as they navigate this stage of life.

This is episode 1 in a 2 part series, so make sure to come back for part 2!

Today we&rsquo;re getting into a topic that affects every woman, but somehow, there&rsquo;s still so much we don&rsquo;t know about it: perimenopause and menopause.
What&rsquo;s actually happening to our bodies? Which symptoms are part of the transition &ndash; and which ones shouldn&rsquo;t be ignored? And why does it still feel so hard to get clear answers?
We&rsquo;re joined by Dr. Sarah Shaw, co-founder and chief medical officer of Lume Women + Health, to get into all of it &ndash; from the myths and misconceptions to what women should know, expect and ask about as they navigate this stage of life.
This is episode 1 in a 2 part series, so make sure to come back for part 2!

Let’s talk menopause: Brain fog, perimenopause, hormones and more

GLP-1 medications have become one of the biggest conversations in women’s health – but with all the headlines, social media debates and opinions, it can be hard to know what’s actually true.

In this episode of The Honest Talk, we’re joined by Dr. Sasha High, a physician specializing in weight loss and metabolic health, for a deeper look at what’s behind the GLP-1 conversation.

We talk about why weight loss is about more than willpower, how these medications work, who they may help, the potential risks and side effects, and why strength, nutrition and overall health matter along the way.

GLP-1 medications have become one of the biggest conversations in women&rsquo;s health &ndash; but with all the headlines, social media debates and opinions, it can be hard to know what&rsquo;s actually true.
In this episode of The Honest Talk, we&rsquo;re joined by Dr. Sasha High, a physician specializing in weight loss and metabolic health, for a deeper look at what&rsquo;s behind the GLP-1 conversation.
We talk about why weight loss is about more than willpower, how these medications work, who they may help, the potential risks and side effects, and why strength, nutrition and overall health matter along the way.

The new era of weight loss: What women need to know about GLP-1s

Miscarriage is something so many women experience, yet it's still one of the conversations we struggle to have out loud.

In this episode of The Honest Talk podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sunita Lal to answer the questions so many women have but don't always know who to ask.

We talk about what actually causes a miscarriage, the signs that shouldn't be ignored, what recovery can look like, and why the emotional impact is often so much greater than people realize.

We also explore the myths that continue to surround pregnancy loss, why so many women still blame themselves, and how we can start changing the conversation so no one has to grieve in silence.

Miscarriage is something so many women experience, yet it's still one of the conversations we struggle to have out loud.
In this episode of The Honest Talk podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sunita Lal to answer the questions so many women have but don't always know who to ask.
We talk about what actually causes a miscarriage, the signs that shouldn't be ignored, what recovery can look like, and why the emotional impact is often so much greater than people realize.
We also explore the myths that continue to surround pregnancy loss, why so many women still blame themselves, and how we can start changing the conversation so no one has to grieve in silence.

Why Michelle Waite says letting go of perfectionism made her a better leader

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