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Identify the modifiable risk factors for breast cancer and minimize your risk for breast cancer.
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DAY 14 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause Impacts on Workplace and Career
Dont miss the bootcamp finale! And… drop a note with your feedback on the Bootcamp. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 13 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Self-Care and Menopause
In this session, Sue takes you through self-care 101!! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 12 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause, Sex Drive and Sexual Function
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DAY 11 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Mental Health
A practical look at mental health during menopause and what you can do to thrive in your mental wellbeing! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 10 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Breast Cancer
Identify the modifiable risk factors for breast cancer and minimize your risk for breast cancer. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 9 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Heart Disease
There is a lot you can do to protect your heart from the effects of oestrogen depletion. Lets do it! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 8 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Bone Health
A great topic for the Bootcamp… Get on top of this symptom which usually creeps up on women! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 7- Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Cognitive Function
A topic not well understood is now available to you in a simple – to – understand and summarized format! Listen now and clear up the fog!! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 6 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Bladder Control
This Bootcamp sessions includes a fantastic bladder control self-survey challenge. Listen and take the challenge! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Day 5 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Deep Dive into Menopause and Sleep Disturbances
The what and the why of sleep disturbances during menopause and what you can do to improve the quantity and quality of sleep. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Day 4 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Deep Dive into Menopause and Weight Gain
Seize the power to maintain healthy weight during menopause! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Day 3 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Deep dive into hot flashes
Hot flashes at your fingertips – plus – your daily Bootcamp challenge! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Day 2 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Debunking Common Menopause Myths
Take a moment to separate truth from fiction… and contribute to challenging misconceptions surrounding menopause. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Day 1 – Menopause 101: Biology, Symptoms and Management of Menopause
A high pace overview of menopause basics – and – for the first time – a Bootcamp Challenge! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp '23 Trailer
Welcome to Sue’s Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp 2023! The Bootcamp is designed to bring together a comprehensive set of menopause-related topics in a simple, truncated, yet factually accurate manner. The Bootcamp builds on a basic knowledge of menopause to empower women in various stages of their journey with menopause – including those who are yet to […]
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In conversation with a modern-day Queen Mother
Daring to believe we can make menopause an issue of national policy! A view from the parliamentary chamber. Introducing the new voice of menopause in Ghana! Sue unveils the inimitable Honourable Abla Dzifa Gomashie. A fascinating conversation! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Beauty, worth, belonging and the menopause years
Social constructs which value women based on the aesthetic appeal of their bodies and their childbearing function is basis of the stigma surrounding ageing and the menopause transition. Sue welcomes Rukudzo Wazara, a woman of many competencies, to Pause for Menopause Podcast. Together they discuss some ways in which women can develop a healthier mindset […]
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Don't just struggle – make it count!
Find out how a woman in Zimbabwe has embraced the menopause challenge and is now the answer to over 3,000 women across Africa who are also going through menopause. Sue's courageous guest, is Primrose Hove – better known as 'Coach Prim', a seasoned Human Resources practitioner. So the episode also explores how your human resources […]
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'Menopause friendly workplace’ doesn’t have to be an oxymoron
The workplace is often the nexus of manifestations of gender, age, and race discrimination – the very factors which play an important role in the stigma and discrimination associated with menopause. Sue welcomes Deborah Garlick to Pause for Menopause Podcast to discuss efforts being made to make the idea of a ‘menopause-friendly workplace’ a reality. […]
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Menopause really does start in your brain, not your mind!
Sue and Dr Nicole Jaff, North American certified menopause practitioner and researcher from South Africa bring you to the cutting edge of menopause research. The conversation includes the latest evidence on the dreaded 'brain fog' phenomenon and other cognitive disturbances in menopause. Also a fascinating discussion about accurately identifying the stages of menopause! This packed […]
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Spotlight on menopause research in Africa – what, how much and by whom?
A medical practitioner’s cry for more for menopause … more research, more intersectional studies, more resourcing…more! Join Sue and Dr Trudy Smith, physician, researcher and gynaecological oncologist from South Africa to explore the status of research on menopause with a focus on Africa. Also learn about menopause and morbidity, female whales, the special needs of […]
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Miles and Miles for Menopause Advocacy through Media
Helen and Emma spice things up as guests on the Pause for Menopause Podcast! As producer and host of multi-award-winning podcast on menopause, ‘Effin Hormones’ they share the secrets of their success. Together with Sue, discuss the role of media in the construction and deconstruction of the stigma around menopause. Look out for the youngest […]
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Borrowing a leaf out of the HIV/AIDS book
Sue and her highly decorated guest, Professor Sheila Tlou borrow lessons from past efforts to destigmatize HIV/AIDS. Their conversation explores the importance of sources and types of knowledge, representation and highlighting equivalencies in dismantling stigma. Important perspectives shared on the role of young people and intergenerational advocacy. Please follow the social media pages for our […]
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Re-Engineering the Woman, Society and Menopause Triangle
A deep dive into the woman, society and menopause triangle to understand dominant views about women and how these views have created fertile ground for the emergence of the menopause stigma in certain societies. Our guest is Memory Kachambwa, pan African feminist and activist. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya […]
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World, Meet Woman
Menopause should not be allowed to define women. This episode explores the power of woman through the various stages of life, especially in the workplace. Podcast host Sue’s guest for this episode is the epitome of a powerful, relentless woman. Sherree Shereni is a highly accomplished and respected business leader with a solid footprint across […]
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My Gynae, My Lifeline
For many people, a general practitioner is a woman’s first line of defense. This is particularly true for a woman going through the menopause stages. Dr. Helen, an audacious yet compassionate doctor from Ethiopia has a fascinating conversation with Sue, as they together explore menopause from the perspective of a general practitioner from a developing […]
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The ‘Men’ in Menopause
Every man will, at some point in his life come into contact with menopause. Men are fathers, husbands, workmates, employers, and health care providers. In this episode Podcast host, Sue speaks to a man who occupies all these roles to understand men’s experience and contribution to easing the impact of menopause. Sue’s guest is Dr. […]
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Step into My World – A Policy Worker’s Perspective
Investment in issues affecting women and their communities doesn’t just happen – women must demand change they want to see. This episode interrogates decision-making from the perspective of the women’s movement. Podcast host Sue has a rich discussion with Letty Chiwara, a woman and the helm of global policymaking organisations. Together they explore how women […]
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A Visit to the Gynae's Rooms
A significant number of the symptoms and concerns associated with the menopause transition are gynecological. This episode adopts an evidence-based, medical approach to understand these gynecological symptoms; their causes, and approaches to prevention and treatment. Podcast host Sue speaks with Dr. Nelly Bosire, a phenomenal health care professional who uses her experience in Kenya to […]
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The Future is Here
The emerging dialogue on the menopause transition has not successfully engaged young women. This episode aims to trigger a discussion with and among young people who are future candidates for menopause. Podcast host Sue has a wonderful time with 2 amazing guests, Dr. Chido Siame from South Africa and Dr. Tash Fothergill-Misbah from the UK. […]
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Menopause and Your Mental Health
The interface between menopause and psychiatry is a fascinating place. Here we encounter two areas that are not openly discussed. In this episode Podcast host, Sue takes on the double ‘hush hush’ of menopause and mental health to walk through the main conditions, symptoms, and some ideas on how women can thrive in their mental […]
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A Visit to South Asia
Podcast host Sue Mbaya welcomes a guest with a fascinating mix of experiences and perspectives as a women’s rights activist and medical doctor who is, herself, a survivor of early onset menopause. This conversation with Dr. Farhana Ahmad from Bangladesh also unveils how the contemporary South Asian woman experiences and rationalises her experience with menopause […]
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Ready or Not, the Train Is Coming – Part 1
A refreshingly frank exchange of experiences between Podcast Host, Sue Mbaya with women from three different continents who share one thing in common – an experience with menopause: Mavis Musindo, a globe-trotting expatriate; Lynette Searle – a wonder-woman in the flesh; and… a mystery guest, ‘Anonymous’ – who is a highly qualified executive in the […]
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Ready or Not, the Train Is Coming – Part 2
The refreshingly frank exchange of experiences between Podcast Host, Sue Mbaya with her guests continues. Three women from different continents who share one thing in common – an experience with menopause: Mavis Musindo, a globe-trotting expatriate; Lynette Searle – a wonder-woman in the flesh; and… a mystery guest, ‘Anonymous’ – who is a highly qualified […]
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Season 2 Intro
In this season's intro, Pause for Menopause Podcast host, Sue Mbaya, kicks off the season by answering the questions – Why Pause for Menopause Podcast? What inspired it? How has the journey been so far? Sue then goes on to unveil the aspiration of the new season, providing a tantalizing overview of the kind of […]
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Season 1 Wrap Up
Sue takes you through a high pace tour of the high points of Season 1 of the Pause for Menopause podcast. Thank you for pausing for menopause and we will see you in Season 2. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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For Men Only
Every man will, at some point, be in close proximity to a woman going through menopause stages. Sue shares deep personal insights with men to help them gain more understanding, find comfort and inspiration that there is life and vibrancy during and after menopause! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya […]
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Challenging the "hush hush" around Menopause
Menopause affects half the population directly and the other half indirectly – and yet it remains a largely neglected issue. Find out how societal taboos have contributed to women suffering silently without the support they deserve. This episode will challenge you to think about who needs to do what to change the status quo. […]
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Hormones
A bumper episode on the Who, the What, and the Why of hormones and menopause. It turns out estrogen is not the only culprit! This episode uncovers the sophisticated interplay between an impressive list of hormones. Just when you think you have understood one interplay – you realize that it is reinforced by a different […]
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Menopause and Sexual Health
A no-holds-barred discussion with Auntie Sue as she debunks different types of sexual dysfunction which are usually lumped together. This episode reminds listeners that women don’t have a ‘sale by’ date and confirms that satisfying intimate relationship after menopause can be achieved. Beyond intimacy, this episode also discusses the issues and responses to broader sexual […]
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Sleep Disturbances
Who would have ever thought that sleep was such a complex endeavor? This episode breaks it all down and then unpacks the centrality of sleep disturbances to a surprising number of complications associated with menopause. Essential listening towards improved wellbeing during menopause stages through improved quantity and quality of sleep. Please follow the social […]
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The Menopause Pounds
Weight gain is painfully common during menopause. Where does the weight come from? Why is it so hard to avoid and to lose? What effects does it have? Listen to this intriguing episode for an expose on the little-understood drivers of weight gain and the mix of problems that accompany menopause pounds. Please follow […]
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The Infamous Hot Flush
The hot flush is the symptom most commonly associated with menopause. It is also the symptom that makes an otherwise private condition very public. Put aside what you thought you knew about host flushes and prepare for a deep dive into the complex world of the so-called- hot flushes and how to address them. Please […]
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Why is this happening to me?
Why does menopause happen? How does it happen? To whom does it happen? This episode addresses these ‘big picture’ questions to help you understand what is happening to you, your loved one, or your workmate. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Welcome to Pause for Menopause
Welcome to the Pause for Menopause Podcast. This podcast here to inform, empower and encourage you by giving you the information you need to get through menopause. In this introductory episode, Sue Mbaya describes the unique approach to the podcast. The audience she is targeting will surprise you! Please follow the social media pages for […]
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Cholesterol, SPF and fighting inflammation: Liz's 2025 highlights
Liz reflects on the conversations that have stayed with her throughout 2025 – and shares her own thoughts on the topics that hit a nerve with listeners. She revisits why we’ve been getting SPF advice wrong, the nuanced truth about cholesterol that goes beyond ‘good’ and ‘bad’, and why your gums might be more important to […]
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Ep 374: The Blood Work Every Woman Should Ask For In Perimenopause
If you’ve been told your bloodwork is “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, anxious, or stuck in your weight… this episode will be a game changer. In Episode 374 of The Period Whisperer Podcast, we break down the exact blood chemistry markers women in perimenopause should request, why they matter, and what they […]
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Thursday Thoughts – Enthusiasm
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about one of my favourite topics…enthusiasm! Enthusiasm is one of the highest vibration emotions there is; and if we’re not feeling enthusiastic about anything in our life, that’s a sign that something needs to change. But just like joy and gratitude, enthusiasm is something that we […]
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The Fasting Doctor: 5 Science-Backed Tools to Support Your Brain in Menopause
Menopause doesn’t just change your body. It changes how you think, how you feel, and how you see yourself. For so many women, that shift shows up as brain fog, exhaustion, lost motivation, or a quiet fear that something is “wrong,” even when nothing is. In this episode, Tamsen is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz, […]
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Marlo Thomas Talks Hope, Healing, and St. Jude
At this time of year, we could think of no better guest to join us than Marlo Thomas. Marlo is an actress, producer, author and perhaps, she is best know as the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Founded in 1962 by her Dad, Danny Thomas, St. Jude continues to be on […]
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Aflevering 55 ~ Kerst zonder gezin: rouw, schuld en groei na de scheiding
Kerst is het feest van samenzijn, zeggen we. Van warmte, gezelligheid en familie. Maar als je gezin ooit is uiteengevallen – door scheiding, sterfte, conflict of verbroken banden – wordt juist in deze dagen pijnlijk zichtbaar wat er níét meer is. In deze kerstaflevering praat Suzanne Rethans met Eva Tjooitink, eigenaar van Mindgrow Coaching & […]
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Episode 197 – Reflections, Laughter & Gratitude: Our Christmas Eve Special
This Christmas Eve, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual expert interview, today I’m bringing you some of our Menopause and Cancer team — the powerhouses of women behind the clinic, workshops, research, retreats, fundraising, and support you receive throughout the year. It’s a warm, honest, hopeful conversation about what it really […]
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Leaving Her Dream Job for Menopause Advocacy: Tamsen Fadal on HRT & Purpose After 50
What happens when a news anchor loses her words on live television and discovers it’s not stress, but menopause? Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal joins Dr. Mary Claire Haver to share why she walked away from her dream job in pursuit of changing the conversation around women’s health, the powerful story behind her New York […]
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Ep. 507: The Holiday Gift That Keeps on Giving – Faith, Joy, and the Strawberry
I’m sharing my favorite Pema Chodron parable and the truth about why faith and worry are the same thing—but only one gets you what you want. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/507
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#151: Why do I Keep Doing this with Kati Morton
Let’s talk about the patterns we know aren’t helping… but keep falling back into anyway. People-pleasing. Perfectionism. Overfunctioning. Ever wondered why you keep doing the things you don’t want to do? This week, I’m joined by the incredible Kati Morton — licensed therapist, bestselling author, and one of the very first mental health professionals to […]
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Why I Don't Believe Losing Just 1 lb a Week Is The Best Approach For Women In Their 50s
For years, women in their 50s have been told that losing one pound a week is the “smart” and “sustainable” way to lose weight. I believed that too until I started seeing what actually happens in real life. I explain why slow fat loss often kills momentum, how easy it is to unintentionally erase a […]
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Ep 373: The HTMA Test Explained — The Mineral Blueprint Your Body Has Been Begging For In Perimenopause
If you’ve been struggling with low energy, poor sleep, anxiety, brain fog, weight resistance, or feeling exhausted for no reason, this episode is about to blow your mind. In today’s episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, we’re unpacking the HTMA Test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) — one of the most underutilized but powerful tools for […]
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Is it safe to stack supplements? – with Liz Earle
Creatine, collagen, vitamins, greens powders and magnesium – can you really mix them all together, or are you doing more harm than good? Liz tackles your most pressing wellbeing concerns, from supplement stacking to winter SPF myths, essential midlife health scans and HPV. In this episode: Can you mix supplements together? Red light therapy for […]
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Take My Advice! Getting Through Christmas With Menopause
Does Christmas feel overwhelming instead of joyful during menopause? In this festive solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter talks honestly about why Christmas can feel especially hard during perimenopause and menopause. We're breaking down how you can protect your energy, mood, and wellbeing during the most pressured time of year. From navigating family dynamics and emotional […]
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Countdown of Karen's Top Ten Episodes of 2025
Karen counts down her top 10 Itchy & Bitchy moments of 2025, from smarter New Year’s resolutions and promising UTI vaccines on the horizon to updated insights on HRT. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.
Pause for Menopause
Welcome to the Pause for Menopause Podcast. Menopause has far-reaching emotional, physiological, psychological, and sociological consequences for every woman of a certain age group and those close to her. In response, Pause for Menopause is here to inform, empower, and encourage women of all ages – and men – not just to prepare for, understand, […]