The Coherence Code Podcast

Menopause isn’t just a hormonal shift—it may be your body’s wake-up call for transformation.
In this episode, Dr. Lorne Brown sits down with health and wellbeing coach Sharon Pendlington to explore how stress, nervous system dysregulation, and unconscious patterns may be the missing link behind common menopause symptoms like insomnia, anxiety, brain fog, and hot flashes.
Together, they bridge Eastern and Western perspectives—blending Chinese medicine, neuroscience, and mindfulness—to reveal how midlife can become a powerful opportunity to rebuild resilience, restore balance, and move from survival into thriving.

Key Takeaways:
Menopause symptoms are not just hormonal—they can be signals of nervous system imbalance
Chronic stress shifts hormone production, prioritizing cortisol over estrogen support
Insomnia, anxiety, and brain fog may stem from long-standing stress patterns
Nervous system regulation is essential for restoring resilience and adaptability
Midlife can be a turning point for deep personal transformation—not just symptom management.

Where to find Sharon Pendlington:
Website: https://www.sharonpendlington.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonpendlington/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-pendlington/
Book your complimentary Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/sharonbookings/clarity-call-with-sharon?month=2026-03

** Know your Perimenopause Archetype and start feeling better today: What's Your Perimenopause Archetype?

Sharon Pendlington Bio:
Sharon Pendlington is a Certified Hormone Health and Stress Resilience Coach with a decade of clinical experience helping women navigate the menopause transition with less stress and more confidence. Sharon specializes in supporting midlife women to restore their sleep, stabilize their mood, reclaim their energy and focus on the relationships that matter most. She's the founder of the 90-Day 'Stress to Serenity' program—a group coaching experience for women in perimenopause and beyond, who are ready to break free from stress and master emotional wellness so they can shift from surviving to thriving. You can learn more about Sharon’s work at www.SharonPendlington.com.
Other Resources
Blog “You are not Losing it - Just Changing: Understanding Permimenopause”: https://acubalance.ca/you-are-not-losing-it-just-changing-understanding-perimenopause/
Acubalance Longevity Diet: https://acubalance.ca/acubalance-longevity-diet-basic-principles-and-recipes/
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How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)
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Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown:
https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/
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@coherence_code_podcast
@acubalancewellnesscentre
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DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Coherence Code Podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.

In this episode, we sit down with psychiatrist and author Anna Yusim to explore the intersection of science and spirituality. Together, they dive into intuition, synchronicity, and the deeper reasons behind anxiety, emptiness, and overachievement—especially in high performers who seem to “have it all” yet still feel unfulfilled.
Dr. Yusim shares how her journey from traditional psychiatry into spiritual exploration transformed both her life and her clinical work. They unpack why external success often fails to bring lasting happiness, how unresolved patterns live in the body, and how true fulfillment comes from reconnecting with your inner self. This conversation bridges neuroscience, psychology, and ancient wisdom—offering a grounded yet expansive perspective on what it really means to live a meaningful life.

Key Takeaways:
Fulfillment isn’t achieved externally—it's cultivated through inner work and self-awareness.
High achievers often chase success to fill an internal void, but it can deepen emptiness.
Intuition and synchronicity are real phenomena that can be developed and understood.
Healing requires a holistic approach: mind, body, and spirit—not just talk therapy or medication.
Relationships are powerful mirrors for growth, not just sources of happiness.

Dr. Anna Yusim Bio:
Dr. Anna Yusim is a board-certified psychiatrist, executive coach, and bestselling author of Fulfilled. Educated at Stanford and Yale, she serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale Medical School and co-founded the Yale Mental Health & Spirituality Program.
She works with high-performing individuals—including CEOs, athletes, and public figures—helping them align success with purpose and well-being. Blending neuroscience, psychiatry, and spiritual practices, Dr. Yusim is a leader in integrative mental health and holds key roles across innovative mental health and longevity organizations.

Where to find Dr. Anna Yusim:
Website: https://annayusim.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annayusim/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPr81yb93MSA1k4EgITEcwg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annayusimmd
Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life: https://annayusim.com/book/

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How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)
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Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown:
https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/
Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram:
@coherence_code_podcast
@acubalancewellnesscentre
@lorne_brown_official
DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Coherence Code Podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Heidi Gastler, a pelvic floor physical therapist, cancer survivor, and host of Menopause Unscripted. Heidi shares her powerful journey from being a clinician treating pelvic health issues to becoming a patient navigating premature menopause, brain tumors, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
Through both professional expertise and lived experience, Heidi explains how pelvic health, hormones, nervous system regulation, and emotional resilience intersect during perimenopause and menopause. This conversation explores how women can reclaim agency over their bodies, build resilience through lifestyle and community, and find supportive care during major hormonal transitions.

Key Takeaways:
Resilience matters: Physical and emotional resilience can significantly influence how women experience hormonal transitions.
Pelvic health is foundational: The pelvic floor is deeply connected to the core, nervous system, hormones, and overall wellbeing.
Symptoms deserve to be heard: Many women are dismissed in medical settings, yet their symptoms often reflect real physiological changes.
Lifestyle is powerful medicine: Movement, time outdoors, and supportive relationships are key pillars for nervous system regulation.
Community reduces suffering: Connection with others helps women navigate menopause and major health challenges with greater strength.

Dr. Heidi Gastler Bio:
Dr. Heidi Gastler is a pelvic floor physical therapist with over 19 years of experience and the founder of Mountain to Sea Physical Therapy in Manhattan Beach, California. A Herman & Wallace–trained pelvic health specialist, she is passionate about helping women understand pelvic health, perimenopause, and menopause through practical, evidence-based education.
After being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2020 and experiencing medically induced menopause during treatment, Heidi’s work took on a deeply personal dimension. As the host of the Menopause Unscripted podcast and creator of the Hey Dr. Heidi platform, she shares clear, research-informed guidance to help women navigate hormonal changes and feel more empowered in their health.

Where to find Dr. Heidi Gastler:
Website Hey Dr. Heidi: https://www.heydrheidi.com/
Link Podcast Audio Apps: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2521218
Hey Dr. Heidi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heydrheidi
Menopause Unscripted Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@menopauseunscripted
Instagram Hey Dr. Heidi: https://www.instagram.com/heydrheidi/
Instagram Menopause Unscripted: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.unscripted
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heydrheidi
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HeyDrHeidi?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copy

More resources
Understanding Perimenopause: https://acubalance.ca/blog/you-are-not-losing-it-just-changing-understanding-perimenopause/
How to Survive Menopause: https://acubalance.ca/blog/how-to-survive-menopause/
Low Level Laser Therapy for Menopause & Perimenopause Support in Vancouver: https://acubalance.ca/low-level-laser-therapy-menopause-vancouver/
100 Days to Optimize Egg Quality Before IVF or TTC: https://acubalance.ca/100-days-optimize-egg-quality-acubalance/
Low Level Laser Therapy for Fertility, PCOS & Women’s Health: https://acubalance.ca/low-level-laser-therapy-womens-health-fertility-vancouver/
How to Develop Emotional Mastery & Resilience: https://acubalance.ca/how-to-present-moment-the-nac-approach/

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How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)
Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne Brown
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Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown:
https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/
Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram:
@coherence_code_podcast
@acubalancewellnesscentre
@lorne_brown_official
DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Coherence Code Podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Kim D'Eramo shares her journey from conventional physician to mind-body healing pioneer after recovering from a severe autoimmune diagnosis that doctors believed would permanently limit her life.
She explains how consciousness, emotional regulation, and nervous system awareness influence physical health, introducing her practical A-B-C process (Awareness, Breath, Choose) to help people shift out of chronic stress patterns. Together, the discussion explores how emotional suppression fuels illness, how self-healing is activated by releasing resistance, and how tools like breathwork and Ho’oponopono can transform both patient care and personal wellbeing.

Key Takeaways:
The body is always listening. Thoughts and emotional states directly influence physiology and immune function.
Chronic illness often reflects unresolved emotional patterns rather than purely physical dysfunction.
Awareness is the first step to healing. Observing internal states without resistance begins nervous system regulation.
Breathing shifts biology. Parasympathetic activation enables the body’s natural repair systems.
Healing accelerates when resistance drops. Self-acceptance and emotional processing restore coherence and flow.

Dr. Kim D’Eramo Bio:
Kim D’Eramo, D.O. is a conscious physician, founder of The American Institute of MindBody Medicine, and bestselling author of "The MindBody Tool Kit," and newly released “Be Your Own Healer.” As a physician and MindBody Medicine Practitioner, she has helped thousands of individuals to release patterns of illness, disease, anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue, and other health ailments. She received her board-certification in Emergency Medicine and attended residency at Emory University in Atlanta. Kim has been extremely sensitive and intuitive throughout her life. After an awakening experience at age 16, she knew as a physician she was here to assist humanity's ascension. She has now developed a practice sharing Conscious Medicine, virtually assists clients all over the world online, and is on a mission to create a more conscious medical system. Kim does a weekly MindBody TV broadcast in the MindBody Community on Facebook and can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindbodycommunity/

Where to find Dr. Kim D’Eramo:
Website: https://drkimd.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKimDEramo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkimderamo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKimDeramo/
Books: https://drkimd.com/books/
Be Your Own Healer and The MindBody Toolkit (available on Amazon)
Free EFT for your listeners : https://drkimd.com/elevate
Link to our new membership on the Circle Platform: http://www.drkimd.com/membership

📧 For guest opportunities, collaborations or sponsorship inquiries, please email us at: [email protected]
How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)
Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne Brown
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Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown:
https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/
Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram:
@coherence_code_podcast
@acubalancewellnesscentre
@lorne_brown_official
DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Coherence Code Podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.

In this heartfelt and mind-expanding episode, Dr. Joe Vitale—author, speaker, and star of The Secret—joins Dr. Lorne Brown for an in-depth conversation about transformation, the power of self-healing, and the philosophy behind his best-selling book Zero Limits.
Discover the profound simplicity of Ho’oponopono, a Hawaiian practice that can release unconscious blocks, restore peace, and elevate your vibration—both personally and collectively.
Key Takeaways:
Responsibility without blame: You're not at fault for your emotional triggers, but you are responsible for healing them.
The Ho’oponopono process is simple yet profound: The four phrases—“I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.”—can transform your life when practiced with sincerity.
Healing yourself heals the collective: As you clear inner blocks, you help raise the vibration of those around you.
You don't need to know the full story: If a feeling arises, that’s your signal it’s time to clear it—no justification or overthinking needed.
Love is the most powerful force: The phrase “I love you” alone can shift your energy, your relationships, and your entire life.

Dr. Joe Vitale’s Bio:
Dr. Joe Vitale is a renowned inspirator, author, and TV personality. He gained fame for his role as a star in the popular self-help documentary, The Secret. He is also the author of several best-selling books, including "Zero Limits," "Attractor Factor," and "The Miracle." Dr. Vitale is the host of the TV show "Zero Limits Living," which focuses on helping people achieve their full potential and live fulfilling lives. He is known for his teachings on the power of the mind and how individuals can use positive thinking to attract abundance and success into their lives. Dr. Joe Vitale's work has inspired many people to adopt a positive mindset and take action towards achieving their dreams.

Where to find Dr. Joe Vitale:
Website: https://www.joevitale.com/
Books: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/author/B000APU5C8
Movie “Zero Limits” : https://zerolimitsmovie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoevitale/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjoevitale/
Miracles Coaching: https://miraclescoaching.com/
The 15 Principles + The Mental Time Travel System: https://fifteenprinciples.com/

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How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)
Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne Brown
Lornebrown.com

Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown:
https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/

Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram:
@coherence_code_podcast
@acubalancewellnesscentre
@lorne_brown_official

DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Coherence Code Podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.