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Should we be talking about menopause at work and do men want to be included? Today, Kirsty and Mona discuss whether menopause in the workplace needs to be inclusive of everyone. Join the conversation on social media: @NaturesHelp
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#23 The Power of Berberine for Weight Management
Join Kirsty Strowger and Mona Hecke for the second episode of season two! What is Berberine, and can it really help with weight loss? Why is it being compared to Ozempic? How effective is intermittent fasting when combined with Berberine? And why is Kirsty making strange noises in the gym? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss […]
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#22 The Relationship Between Exercise and Menopause
Join Kirsty Strowger and Mona Hecke for the first episode of season two! How important is it to exercise during menopause and perimenopause? What crazy holiday experience helped Mona's friend to reduce her hot flushes? And how much impact can alcohol play? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all things exercise, habits and menopause. Welcome to […]
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#21 Surviving the Christmas Season
Join Kirsty Strowger and Mona Hecke for the last episode of season one! How do you stay on track with nutrition and health goals over Christmas? What is an appropriate balance? And how much impact can alcohol have? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all things Christmas, feasting and holiday habits. Welcome to 'Why Don't I […]
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#20 Hydration Tips for Women
What is hydration? How important is hydration for women, particularly as they age? And just how much water should you be drinking per day? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all water and hydration, particularly during menopause. Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast focused on menopause, women's health and a bit of light-hearted […]
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#19 Menopausal Hair Loss: Causes, Myths, and Natural Treatments
What is menopausal hair loss? How important is hair health? And what can you do about it? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all things hair loss, particularly during menopause. Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast focused on menopause, women's health and a bit of light-hearted humour. Hosted by Kirsty Strowger and Mona […]
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#18 Why Super Greens Powders Are Essential For Health!
Greens Powders have had a bad wrap for too long. Today Kirsty and Mona discuss the importance of Super Greens, why they are essential for vibrant health and how to make it a part of your every day wellness routine. Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast focused on menopause, women's health and […]
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#17 Everything You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent Fasting is gaining popularity for its potential health benefits. Today, Kirsty and Mona dive into the world of Intermittent Fasting, what it is, how to do it, where to start, and who is it good for? And should we all be jumping on the bandwagon? Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast […]
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#16 Am I Going Through Menopause?
It's a question many women find themselves asking when strange symptoms begin to appear in their life – Is This Menopause? Today, Kirsty and Mona dive into this poorly understood question and help you to differentiate whether it's peri-menopause, menopause or your lifestyle that needs attention. Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast […]
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#15 Supplements Explained: Your Top Questions Answered!
How important are supplements in your life? Are they necessary or are they a waste of money? Today Kirsty and Mona answer these questions and more as they discuss the billion dollar supplement industry. Read more on the blog: https://bitly.ws/E9Fk
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#14 Is There a Place for Menopause at Work?
Should we be talking about menopause at work and do men want to be included? Today, Kirsty and Mona discuss whether menopause in the workplace needs to be inclusive of everyone. Join the conversation on social media: @NaturesHelp
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#12 Out with the Old, In with the New!
Empowering women through education and conversation. Pap smears, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome & Hysterectomies!Today Kirsty and Mona chat about the female reproductive system, beginning with the modern 'do it yourself' cervical screening test!
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#11 Menopause Made Me Do It: The Nature's Help Story
Empowering women through education and conversation. Today Kirsty and Mona take a trip down memory lane. Kirsty shares her trials and tribulations from her early days as a Beauty Therapist to creating two of Australia's most successful natural supplement companies.
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#10 Iridology – How Your Eyes Are the Window to Your Health
Empowering women through education and conversation!Today Mona chats with Maya Brosnan, Nutritionist, Yogi and Iridologist. We talk about how your eyes are not only the window to your soul, but also hold the secrets to unlocking a happier, healthier life. Maya can be contacted at https://www.aconsciousstate.com/
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#6 What is Menopause?
Empowering women through education and conversation. Kirsty and Mona discuss 'what is menopause', what are the natural solutions available, and why did Kirsty create The Menopause Collection?
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#7 My Cancer Story, by Rachel
Empowering women through education and conversation. This is a personal story by Rachel about her cancer journey with DCIS. This is in no way intended to replace medical advice. If you are concerned about any changes in your breasts, please seek the advice of a medical professional.
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#8 Modern Medicine for the Modern Woman
Empowering women through education and conversation. Today I chat with Dr Donna Tanchev from Her Medical, discussing the importance of women looking after themselves and what modern medicine looks like in our advancing world.To book an appointment click on the link https://bit.ly/3h5LMzr
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#9 What is Spirituality and Where Do We Find It?
Empowering women through education and conversation.Mona delves into the world of spirituality and beyond with David Laws, the famous flower man who reads flowers with his psychic gift. David provides spiritual guidance for people who are seeking to enhance their spiritual connection and keen to develop their gifts and gain a greater insight into the […]
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#4 Is Stress Making You Sick?
Empowering women through education and conversation. Did you know that 75% to 90% of human disease is related to stress and inflammation?It contributes to cardiovascular and metabolic disease, hormone imbalances, sleep disturbances, digestive issues, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and chronic illness.Today we discuss the causes of stress and steps we can take to minimise its impact […]
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#5 Have We Lost Our Sense of Humour?
Empowering women through education and conversation.Today we chat with comedian Fiona McGary about the importance of humour in our life and not taking ourselves too seriously. Fiona uses the power of humour to authentically connect, heal, grow and enhance peoples' lives. https://fionamcgary.com/
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#3 What Does Your Hair Say About Your Health?
Empowering women through education and conversation.Today's hair raising conversation with Mona and Kirsty delves into the question, 'how much does our hair affect our confidence and why should we care?'
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#2 Why Every Woman Needs a Boob Massage
Empowering women through education and conversation.Did you know that you can dramatically improve your health in just two minutes each day, no exercise required, simply by stimulating your lymphatic system? In this video, we chat to Chelsea Jean from https://chelseyjean.com.au/ who helps us to understand the powerful role our lymphatic system plays in our health […]
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#1 Breast Thermography Explained
Empowering women through education and conversation.Today we speak with Jess from Advanced Thermography. Thermography, or Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) is a totally non invasive clinical imaging procedure for detecting and monitoring a number of diseases and physical injuries, by showing the thermal abnormalities present in the body. Very popular for monitoring breast health. https://www.advancedthermography.com.au/
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Essential Oils for Menopause Hormones | Essential How-to for Essential Oils
In this episode of essential oils for menopause hormones, I asked all the questions you ask. The purpose? To find beyond exercise and food, what can you do with essential oils to support your symptoms or simply elevate your health. I ask about essential oils for menopause hormones – adrenal fatigue, sleep, libido, cravings and […]
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Ep. 177 – Sunlight's Healing Power: finding health in your own backyard
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely speaks with Gerardo Gutierrez – “Guti”, founder of Mitolux, about one of the most overlooked pillars of wellness: sunlight. After facing pre-diabetes, low testosterone, and depression, Gerardo turned away from lifelong medications and toward natural healing. His recovery began with daily sun exposure—a simple shift that dramatically improved […]
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Ep 482: Why Self-Kindness Is the Key to Food Freedom
In this episode, I’ll show you how to stop the cycle of beating yourself up and start practicing self-kindness—because real change starts with how you talk to yourself. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/482
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#131:How to Create More Time for What Matters Most with Michelle Niemeyer
Have you ever wished for just ten more hours in the day? I know I have! With all the roles we juggle, it’s no wonder so many of us are running on empty. The mental load is real. And when your day-to-day doesn’t bring you joy? That’s burnout waiting to happen. In this episode, I’m […]
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14 – Breasts, bodies, and belonging: a conversation with Jean Hannah Edelstein
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson speaks with author Jean Hannah Edelstein about her deeply personal new book, Breasts: A Relatively Short Relationship, and the complex journey she’s had with her own body. Jean shares the experience of choosing to undergo a double mastectomy at 41, after being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, and highlights the […]
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Symptoms of Breast Cancer (YouTube Video #389)
Symptoms of Breast Cancer In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor reveals a surprising truth—most breast cancers have no early symptoms. She debunks common myths, especially the widespread belief that breast pain signals cancer, and explains the difference between signs and symptoms. Learn why relying on symptoms alone can be dangerous, and how early […]
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Sherri Dindal – Being The Real Slim Sherri and new beginnings in Midlife & Menopause
Many of you will know The Real Slim Sherri from Instagram and TikTok – she is well known for her no- holds barred, unfiltered truths around growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, midlife, life as a Gen X woman and menopause. I have loved her page ever since I discovered it and so was […]
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What Stem Cell Therapy Taught Me About Recovery, Mindset, and Reinventing Downtime
In today’s episode, I share my personal experience with stem cell therapy—and the unexpected lessons that came from being forced to slow down. Whether you’re choosing a procedure like stem cell therapy or suddenly dealing with an injury or illness, time off from your normal routine isn’t just inconvenient — it’s a major mental and […]
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193 Can Color Heal You? Dr. Deanna Minich Thinks So 🎨🧠🌿
Forget everything you thought you knew about nutrition. This episode gets wildly colorful—literally. Dr. Deanna Minich joins Sally to decode how COLOR—yes, actual colors—can shift your health, your hormones, and even your mood. From purple carrots to chlorophyll, this convo goes deep on how to nourish your body and your energy. We’re talking:✨ Yellow for […]
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Ep #152: Overcoming Gender Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry with Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy
In this episode, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, talks to Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy. She is a veteran commercial airline pilot with over 34 years at a Fortune 50 carrier and more than 10,000 heavy-jet flight hours, including being among the first women qualified on the Boeing 747. She's […]
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219 How to Support Your Mental Health and Stop Menopause Weight Gain
Menopause is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. I’ve experienced the exhaustion, the thinning hair, the mood swings—and the confusion that comes when you feel like your body is changing faster than you can keep up. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with menopause and the lessons I’ve […]
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S4 Ep178: Mid-life Nutrition: Tips and Tricks From a Dietician with Dr. Alexandra Filingeri
Any mid-life woman knows that once you hit your 40s, 50s, or 60s, things will not go well if you eat the same way you did when you were 20. But it’s confusing to know what to eat, and how much to eat, without downloading multiple APPs and carrying around a calculator My guest, Alexandra […]
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164: Emotional Eating in Menopause – The Psychology Behind the Cravings
Do you get cravings for the foods that make your soul feel fuzzy but your body feel icky? In this episode, Adele explains the psychology behind those cravings, how to make steps away from those cravings and how to be more mindful with your eating. Check out Adele’s FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ Adele is […]
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Thursday Thoughts – Writing a Book
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I dive into a juicy conversation all about her brand new book Shiny Happy Singles — or Thrive Solo if you're tuning in from the US. We chat about the inspiration behind the book, what it really means to thrive on your own, and why this message is […]
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From Midlife Crisis to Midlife Chrysalis: Chip Conley’s Roadmap to Reinvention
In this episode of Hello Menopause, Stacy talks with entrepreneur, author, and Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley about what it really means to navigate midlife. Drawing from his own experience with prostate cancer and hormone therapy, Chip shares what it felt like to go through “male menopause” and how that informed his vision for […]
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Bladder Issues in Menopause – The Hidden Bacteria You Need to Know
If bladder issues in menopause are keeping you from jumping for bone density or for jumping for joy. Or if laughing and sneezing or a need to consider hydration needs against access to a bathroom are real life and every day concerns you… we’ve got you today. Bladder issues in menopause don’t need to keep […]
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Ep 176 -Restoring Blood Flow for Brain, Heart and Hormonal Health with Cathy Eason
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely speaks with Cathy Eason, a certified holistic nutritionist and clinical educator, about nitric oxide (NO), often called the “miracle molecule” for its vital role in blood flow and thus, overall health. We talk about the groundbreaking findings from a pilot study on nitric oxide’s impact on women’s sexual […]
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Ep 481: The 5,000-Year-Old Secret to Stopping Emotional Eating
I’m showing you how ancient Buddhist wisdom can help you break the cycle of emotional eating with more awareness, compassion, and ease—just like I teach my clients. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/481
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#129: 7 Essential Habits to Move Through Menopause with More Ease
Midlife doesn’t have to be a crisis — it can be a genuine metamorphosis. In this episode, I’m not talking about just surviving menopause.I’m talking about moving through it with more ease, clarity, and actual calm. You’ll hear a segment from a training I recently ran, where I shared seven essential habits that helped me […]
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13 – HRT after 60: myths, facts and finding your own path with Ann Newson
In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by her mother, Ann Newson, for a candid and deeply insightful conversation about HRT after 60, as requested by some ofour viewers. Together, Dr Louise and Ann address the persistent fears around breast cancer and HRT, revisiting data from the controversial 2002 WHI study. They also explore the […]
Menopause: Why Don't I Know That?
Empowering women in menopause through education and conversation. Kirsty (Founder of Nature’s Help) and Mona (naturopath of 20+ years) combine their decades of knowledge and wisdom to inspire women to live their healthiest lives – through menopause and beyond. Often serious, sometime humorous, and always educational, Kirsty and Mona dive into everything menopausal women need […]