123: The Beauty of Aging: A Conversation with Elizabeth Barbalich from Antipodes Skincare

Dear Menopause

May 29, 2025 ∙ 25 mins
Episode 123

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What if your menopause journey could be a celebration of your skin's resilience rather than a battle against it? Elizabeth Barbalich, founder and CEO of Antipodes Skincare, shares this refreshing perspective as she joins us to discuss how natural ingredients can address the unique challenges of menopausal skin.

From her kitchen table to a global brand sold in over 40 countries, Elizabeth's story embodies the power of female entrepreneurship guided by genuine purpose. She reveals how winning the Entrepreneur of the Year Product Award in New Zealand and Best Emerging Brand in Paris validated her vision, yet she finds the most meaningful moments come from women sharing how her products have genuinely improved their skin health.

The conversation delves into why Antipodes created their Jasmine Flower Menopause Facial Cream, a groundbreaking formulation specifically targeting menopausal skin concerns. Elizabeth explains the science behind key ingredients like avananthramides from oat extract that inhibit histamine release, chamomile extracts with neuropeptide properties, and plant-based hyaluronic acid that dramatically improves hydration in dehydrated menopausal skin.

What makes this discussion truly valuable is Elizabeth's holistic "inside out, outside in" approach to skincare. She emphasises that no cream alone can solve all skin challenges, advocating for nutritional awareness, reduced inflammatory foods, and increased protein intake alongside targeted skincare. Most refreshingly, she challenges the beauty industry's obsession with lineless skin, instead defining healthy skin as "radiant" regardless of age.

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  • 58: The neuroscience of menopause with Dr Sarah McKay

    Are your menopause symptoms really in your head? Or more precisely, in your brain? This week I chatted with my good friend, selfie buddy and fellow Kiwi, Dr Sarah McKay. Sarah is an Oxford University-educated neuroscientist, presenter of ABC Catalyst, director of The Neuroscience Academy, and author of The Women's Brain Book and her latest […]

  • 57: Embracing The Mess: Vulnerability & Growth with Angela Raspass

    Have you been told to just “power through” your midlife transitions, only to find yourself stuck and feeling hopeless? Meet Angela Raspass, a dedicated coach, mentor, and speaker with a passion for empowering women to embrace their potential. Her expertise lies in self-leadership and a strength-based approach honed through 25 years of experience and education […]

  • 56: Sandy Lowres: Celebrating Wisdom & Experience of Women Beyond 40

    "You can't be what you can't see, and so representation matters."  Sandy Lowres is a fierce advocate of women's rights and empowerment and is determined to bring the often-ignored voices of women over 40 to the forefront while challenging hypocrisy and taboos. Sandy is the innovative founder of Women Beyond 40 (WB40), a platform dedicated […]

  • 55: Zali Steggall: An MP's Take on Menopause Education & Support

    Are you tired of going through peri and menopausal symptoms without getting the support you need? Have you heard that increased awareness and advocacy of menopause support is the key to getting the help you need? My special guest in this episode is Zali Steggall MP. Zali is an influential figure in the Australian political […]

  • 54: Unlocking Midlife Health Secrets with Roma van der Walt

    Are you tired of the same old ineffective and unrelatable advice for improving your health and well-being in midlife?  Roma van der Walt, an entrepreneurial women's health expert and exercise professional, seeks to establish a common-sense approach to healthy living for midlife women by challenging the extremes of highly qualified but unrelatable doctors and influential […]

  • 53: Dr Marita Long: How to talk to your doctor about menopause and perimenopause

    Get the most out of appointments with your doctor or GP by following these great tips from Dr Marita Long. In our chat, Marita was open to answering all of my questions and was honest about gender bias and education gaps that exist in the field of primary care. And then gives brilliant tips for […]

  • 52: Dr Linda Dear on giving menopausal women in NZ and Australia a voice

    How can we measure the true impact of perimenopause and menopause? By giving women a voice.  Dr Linda Dear crafted and launched the most extensive online survey for women to share the impact of menopause on their lives with data being collected across both NZ and Australia. And the results of these surveys will be […]

  • 51: How Allie Pepper, a world class mountaineer coped when menopause threatened to end her climbing career

    How would you cope if your career and life's purpose rely on a strong, healthy functioning body and seemingly overnight menopause threatened to take all of that away from you? Allie Pepper is an Australian mountaineer with 23 years of climbing experience. Mountaineering is not only Allie's passion but also her business; Allie Pepper Adventures. […]

  • 50: Vulvas, Vaginas and More with Dr Ardelle Piper (replay)

    Where can you learn everything you need to know about changes to your vulva and vagina during menopause, in one place? Right here!! Sitting down to record an episode with Dr Ardelle Piper was an absolute blast. Ardelle is generous with her time and her knowledge as we touched on topics including vulva and vaginal […]

  • 49: Menopause and Mental Health with Prof Jayashri Kulkarni

    Professor Jayashri Kulkarni is one of Australia's leaders in the research and treatment of menopausal depression. I believe this episode, is the most important episode I have been able to bring to my Dear Menopause audience. Professor Kulkarni speaks about mental health and the part women's hormones play in this area, in a way that […]

  • 48: Lisa & Adrienne: Firing women up for life post menopause!

    Imagine having not just one but two extraordinary women on a mission to fire other women up for their lives post-menopause cheering you on. That's precisely what you got when Lisa Kiebzak and Adrienne Kramer teamed up, not only as life partners but as business partners in Age Like A Renegade. Chatting with Lisa and […]

  • 47: Joanne Kennedy: Histamine intolerance and menopause

    Do you know the signs of histamine intolerance? Joanne Kennedy is a Naturopath and specialist in MTHFR, histamine intolerance, gut health (SIBO), and women’s hormones.  Joanne runs a successful clinical practice in Sydney, Australia and sees patients onlineworldwide. Joanne’s approach is to identify the root cause of illness. This is done by using functional pathology […]

  • 46: Let's chat with Sonya!

    How cool would it be if this was a radio show and you could call in and ask me questions?! Unfortunately, that's not an option, although I hope it might be something we can play with soon.  In today's episode of Let's Chat, I'm experimenting with a new way to connect with you and bring […]

  • 45: Ren Jones: Understanding the subtlety of the female experience in the fitness industry

    "I think that there's a great missed opportunity for trainers, professionals, nutritionists, and coaches to step down off of Mount Olympus and mingle with the mortals." Ren Jones was raised in a multi-generational female household and heard all the conversations that young men don't usually get exposed to.  He learned that there was a cloud […]

  • 44: Lou Johnson: Sparking conversations to normalise being human in the workplace

    "Break the stigma, take a stand – join the movement to normalise being human in the workforce!" "Share from the scar, not from the wound" – Lou Johnson (not the original source) Lou Johnson is an almost 55-year-old publishing professional with over 30 years of experience. She is a feminist and advocates for normalising conversations […]

  • 42: Roma van der Walt: Giving women power and agency during perimenopause

    "We want to give women the power and the agency to understand their health – wholly." In this episode of the Dear Menopause podcast, Roma van der Walt, founder of Vitelle, chats with Sonya Lovell about why it's important for women to understand and manage their metabolic health to improve their life span. Through science-backed […]

  • 41: Faith Agugu: Transforming the Narrative Around Women and Ageing

    "When women come together, magic happens." In this episode of the Dear Menopause podcast, Faith Agugu, a psychotherapist and empowered aging expert, chats with Sonya Lovell about the global positive ageing movement. Faith is a psychotherapist and empowered aging expert. She founded Silver Sirens, a community of women over 50 seeking to change the narrative […]

  • 40: Phil Hayes-St Clair: Fiercely advocating for women's health

    Find out why I'm chatting with a middle-aged man with a passion for perimenopause and menopause. "I think that the constant challenge for people working in science and medicine in particular is the way that that evidence gets translated. And I think that what you've mentioned before is a classic example of research not being […]

  • 39: Sonya Lovell: Changing the World for the Next Generation of Women

    Discover the power of female voices to create a better future for the next generation. "I just took it on as my job, to go and do the research for them, connect them with the people that I knew, research who was a good person to talk to, who wasn't." In this episode, I invite […]

  • 38: Best of 2022: Top 5 episodes as voted by you!

    Who will take the honour of the most downloaded episode in 2022? In this episode, we revisit the top 5 episodes you chose to listen to. Join me as I count them down, from five to one, and share a short extract from each. I loved pulling this episode together. With such diverse topics and […]

  • 37: Prof Rebecca Mitchell: Researching the intersection of menopause and women's careers

    How do we change the narrative around menopause in the workplace? Professor Rebecca Mitchell, of Macquarie Business School, is leading a study that draws together Macquarie Business School’s Health & Wellbeing Research Unit and Psychological Sciences researchers of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, to answer that question. The project explores the intersection […]

  • 36: Susan Jarvis: Stripping away stigma and expressing sexuality (NSFW)

    Has menopause led to you shutting up shop on your sexuality? A few years ago, Susan Jarvis (in her own words) went from being a very horny, lustful ‘wench’ to someone who had virtually shut up shop on their sexuality. She once thrived on being a hot-blooded woman, it gave her confidence and energy knowing […]

  • 35: Kath Berry: A surprising discovery led to educating practitioners on managing menopause

    Want to hear the unusual way that Kath Berry became interested in understanding menopause better while treating her female clients in Ibiza? Then you'll love this episode! Kath Berry is an Aussie, living in Ibiza. She's also a world-class Acupuncturist, Author and Educator with over 25 years of clinical experience. Having gained her bachelor's degree […]

  • 34: Lyndal Sterenburg: The story of Es Una and changing women's lives

    Have you started feeling self-conscious at the beach? Are you covering up in a baggy old T-Shirt or worse, stopped going to the beach? Lyndal Sterenburg did too and one summer's day had a spark of an idea that would go on to change women's lives. Today Lyndal has a simple mission – for all […]

  • 33: Olivia Park: Is your exercise working for or against you?

    As a woman in her 40s (or older), do you want to learn how to exercise in a way that moves you forward but also honours your body through day-to-day fluctuations? Olivia Park is a women's health and performance coach who helps active women lift hard and live well both in and out of the […]

  • 32: Jodie Preiss: The importance of advocacy in the face of adversity

    Jodie Preiss is an incredibly resilient woman who faced unimaginable adversity in 2018.  Jodie's story starts with the unexpected and traumatic loss of a loved one quickly followed weeks later by a breast cancer diagnosis that escalated from low risk to alarming within days. Navigating and healing from major surgery, chemotherapy and medically induced menopause […]

  • 31: Dr Kelly Teagle: transforming menopause care for Australian women

    During a career in medicine that included time with the Royal Australian Air Force, Dr Kelly Teagle developed an interest in women’s medicine with further studies and experience in reproductive and sexual health. Ironically, at the age of 42 she experienced an early menopause herself. Her symptoms were debilitating but very responsive to treatment, which […]

  • 30: Maryon Stewart: Managing menopause naturally

    Maryon Stewart is the author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally and 27 other books. A world-renowned healthcare expert, she has helped tens of thousands of women around the world overcome PMS and menopause symptoms without using drugs or hormones. In 2018 she was awarded the British Empire Medal and was recognized as one of the […]

  • 29: Emma Lagerlow: Early menopause and the gifts of space and confidence

    Emma Lagerlow is a wealth and mindset coach, course creator, blogger, wife and mum to four – almost all teenagers. Emma experienced early  menopause, at 45 and in this episode we talk about how that unraveled for her, the impact it had on her life and the advice she has for other women as a […]

  • 28: Susan Dean: The power of story and nurturing our feminine

    Susan Dean is a life and business coach and the founder of Dean Publishing. Susan is passionate about helping entrepreneurs share their stories so that they can grow their brand and their business. And she is equally passionate about empowering women to nurture and lean into their feminine. In this episode we weave our way […]

  • 27: Justine Thompson: Menopause, yoga and fanny farts

    Justine Thompson is a passionate student & teacher of yoga. Trained in the Anusara tradition – a style of hatha yoga that weaves a heart quality through alignment based practice. A mother of 3, her experience of perimenopause collided with teenagers, resistance to aging & a complete lack of understanding. Justine is on a mission […]

  • 26: Amanda Thebe: Fitness, wellness wankery & the future of menopause care

    Amanda Thebe is a force and someone I have admired for a long time.  Recording our chat was a whole lot of fun, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Amanda is a Fitness and Women’s Health Expert, and the author of the Amazon best-selling book, Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive […]

  • 25: Luan Lawrenson-Woods: Breast Reconstruction Awareness with BRA-va Art

    Luan Lawrenson-Woods is my guest to chat about a first-of-its-kind Instagram campaign being launched to raise awareness for BRA Day 2022 (Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day). The campaign, created by Luan, aims to raise awareness of breast reconstruction options and promote BRA Day on October 19. Luan is encouraging people to use Strava (the free digital […]

  • 24: Dr Shreya Andric: Menopause and skin changes

    I sat down with Dr Shreya Andric to discuss the changes to our skin during menopause, including the skin of the vulva and vagina. We discuss why our skin changes and what signs indicate that you should seek support from your GP or a Dermatologist. Conditions discussed include excema, psoriasis, thrush, Lichen sclerosus and Lichen […]

  • 23: Dr Lina Safro: Managing Menopausal Symptoms

    Dr Lina Safro and I sat down to discuss the management and treatment of menopausal symptoms, specifically we talk about MHT or menopausal hormone therapy. We also touch on the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial findings which severly disrupted the use of MHT's in 2002 and continues to cause fear amongst some women and […]

  • 22: Prof Jayashri Kulkarni: Mental Health and Menopause

    Professor Jayashri Kulkarni is one of Australia's leaders in research and treatment of menopausal depression. I believe this episode, is the most important episode I have been able to bring to my Dear Menopause audience. Professor Kulkarni speaks about mental health and the part a women's hormones play in this area, in a way that […]

  • 21: Dr Marita Long: Talking to your GP

    This chat with Dr Marita Long ticked a bucket list for me and brings a long list of important topics to the table that I know you will love and learn so much from! Marita was open to answering all of my questions, was honest about gender bias and education gaps that exist in the […]

  • 20: Samantha Avery: The healing power of Reiki during menopause

    Samantha is a Reiki Master Teacher and Spiritual Healer practicing from her sunny healing center in Sydney, where she has practised for more than 16 years. Samantha supports clients through crossroads in their personal and professional lives to live a more empowered life. This includes supporting women who struggle with perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. Sam's […]

  • 19: Sarah Rusbatch: Normalising sobriety

    Sitting down to chat with Sarah Rusbatch about her journey from binge drinking to a career in normalising sobriety was a blast. Sarah is warm, funny and incredibly knowledgable. Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact […]

  • 18: Erika Cramer: Reclaim your confidence

    In this episode, Erika Cramer and I chat about the trauma she has experienced in life, how she worked to  reclaim her confidence and today empowers women to show up, take up space and live confidently. Erika is a bold force and beautiful example of how you can heal your personal story to transform trauma […]

  • 17: Emily Foster:Menopause and Gut Health

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Emily Foster, RD is a […]

  • 16: Martha Bodyfelt: Finding love again in your 40s, 50s and beyond!

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. My guest in this episode […]

  • 15: Kelly Casperson, MD: Sex, Desire and Body Image

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Sitting down to chat with […]

  • 14: Luan Lawrenson-Woods: Menopause after cancer and the importance of self advocacy

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Luan Lawrenson-Woods is a woman […]

  • 13: Dr Ardelle Piper OBGYN: Vulvas, vaginas and so much more!

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Sitting down to record an […]

  • 12: Irene Falcone: Mindful drinking and challenging the norm

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Sonya sits down with Irene […]

  • 11: Mel Kettle: Menopause at work

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Mel Kettle is an internationally […]

  • 10: Lane Kennedy: Mindfulness, Meditation and Menopause

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Lane Kennedy is today’s no-nonsense […]

  • 9: Ange Clark: Nutritional changes through perimenopause and beyond

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Ange Clark  is an Advanced […]

  • 8: Sandy Davies: Formulating natural relief for intimate dryness

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Sandy Davies is the founder […]

  • 7: Alison Brahe Daddo: From model to menopausal mother

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Alison Brahe Daddo was a […]

  • 6: Anna the Anxiety Coach: Anxiety and panic attacks during menopause

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. In today's episode I was […]

  • 5: 3 Things To Do When Perimenopause Is Kicking Your Butt

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. In this episode I share […]

  • 4: Kylie Patchett: Perimenopause, body image and radiance.

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Today's episode is a juicy […]

  • 3: Jane Elliott: Cancer, early menopause and Brighter Days

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. In today's episode I was […]

  • 2: Shelly Horton: Losing joy, HRT and putting an end to secret women's business

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. In today's episode I was […]

  • 1: Sonya Lovell: Welcome to Dear Menopause!

    Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. I am so excited to […]

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    Why are you not losing weight?  Many of us ask this, and the advice on how to lose weight often leaves you feeling hungry. We’ve been told weight loss means eating less, moving more, but for lasting fat loss dieting, calorie counting, and willpower may not be the answer. In today’s episode, Professor Giles Yeo, […]

  • SEEN & HEARD: Perimenopause, Brain Fog & Mental Health: Finding Yourself Again with Alison Gary & Dr. Harita Raja

    “I was having a hard time finishing sentences. I was having a hard time looking people in the eye. I was not understanding what was going on with my body.” Alison Gary knew something had changed. She was experiencing sleepless nights, brain fog, joint pain, and difficulties in her relationship. But when she sought help, […]

  • Lymphatic Drainage Tips & Tools – How To Jump Your Way To Health | 310

    Women in perimenopause and menopause who feel puffy, foggy, inflamed, and heavy without a clear explanation may have never had anyone point to their lymphatic system as a contributing factor. Unlike every other major circulatory system in the body, the lymphatic system has no pump. It has no heart to push fluid through it. It […]

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  • 118 – Can your skincare products disrupt your hormones?

    Can your skincare products affect your hormones? This episode covers what endocrine disruptors are and how to read a skincare product label. Gina Lewis spent many years working in early years education, and when her daughter, now nearly 12, started wanting the products her friends used, Gina began looking closely at what goes into them. […]

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    On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the health benefits of saunas and cold water therapy, and why exposing ourselves to heat and cold can have such a powerful effect on how we feel. We explore some of the fascinating research into regular sauna use, including a large Finnish study linking […]

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    Join us on Menopause Made Easy as Dilyana Mileva welcomes Shirley Billigmeier for a conversation about resetting your relationship with food and learning to use hunger as a guide. From grabbing bites while making dinner to reaching for something sweet after a stressful day, Shirley explores the everyday habits that can make it harder to […]

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  • Episode 243 – Why This Menopause Doctor Isn't Against Supplements

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  • 248 | What's the Best Exercise to Lose Belly Fat During Menopause?

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  • 247 | Your Belly Fat Isn't Proof Your Cortisol Is Too High

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Dear Menopause

Are you experiencing changes to your physical, mental and emotional health you find hard to explain? Have you tried talking to your doctor/partner/employer/best friend and been left feeling unsupported? In this weekly show,  host Sonya Lovell interviews a range of experts and shares the stories of everyday people to help you understand what the hell […]

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