Menopause isn’t just a physical transition—it’s a powerful season that reshapes how we see ourselves, our worth, and our future. Menopause isn’t the end—it’s an awakening. In this powerful episode of Girl Talk Mental Health, Host Virginia Dale Manning and Special Guest Susie Cortez explore how to thrive mentally, emotionally, and spiritually through the profound shifts of menopause. Through vulnerable stories, expert insight, and tender truth-telling, we’ll break the silence around hot flashes, mood changes, sleep struggles, body image, hidden grief and everything in between—while spotlighting the unspoken joy, wisdom, and rebirth that menopause brings. Tune in to discover tools to reclaim your mind, nurture your spirit, and rewrite your story during this pivotal season. Watch and join us next week for more Mental Health Tips that help you heal from the inside out. Comment with one thing you know about how to thrive, find joy, and silence the shame. More about Susie Cortez Susie Cortez, LCSW is a licensed therapist and certified wellness menopause coach with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s most challenging transitions. She began her career as a county social worker, specializing in adoption services, and went on to provide therapy through several nonprofit organizations—deepening her commitment to serving diverse communities with compassion and care. For the past decade, Susie has held leadership roles within a major healthcare organization, where she led transformational change and championed mental health initiatives across the system. Today, she brings her clinical insight and leadership experience to her work as a wellness coach, empowering women in perimenopause and menopause to live fully and thrive through this pivotal life stage. Her approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-based practice, and a deep belief in each woman’s ability to reclaim balance, confidence, and vitality. www.facebook.com/groups/susiecortezcoaching/ Thanks, Susie Cortez, LCSW More about Virginia Dale Manning She Heals! Virginia Dale Manning, LPC-S is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with over 18 combined years of experience in education and mental health therapy. She is the CEO of GinMan Consulting and Counseling Associates, PC, a therapeutic corporation and the founder of Girl Talk Mental Health Show, a show that empowers and impacts conversations about mental health by exploring healthy ways to manage stats, stereotypes, stigmas and societal norms about mental health while addressing the 6 dimensions of wellness. As a powerful and authentic mental health and wellness advocate for over 13 years, she stands firm against the lack of education and empowerment concerning mental health. Her mission is to share knowledge and the keys to help overcome life’s common challenges. As a 4x author, she passionately motivates, inspires, guides and supports others to live their best life. Her latest riveting trauma memoir, Set Apart: The Journey to Find Hope in Times of Shame. Loneliness and Death is available on Amazon. She is the mother of four outstanding adult children & the granny of nine adorably awesome grandchildren. She enjoys cooking, traveling and family time. She lives each day of her life purpose driven & dedicated to living a life according to God’s will. Let’s Stay Connect 
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