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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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Season 3 Trailer
In this season intro, Pause for Menopause Podcast host, Sue Mbaya, unfolds the approach or framework she adopts in this season. She also explains the rationale behind the season’s focus on destigmatization and how this might lead to widespread acknowledgment of the impacts of menopause and create space for the emergence of conversations, decisions, and […]
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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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Trailer
Welcome to the Pause for Menopause Podcast. Thank you for tuning in, please enjoy this sneak peek of what you can expect from Season 1. “Pause for Menopause: premieres on Monday, February 1st on all streaming platforms. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Do You Need Extra Leucine To Build Muscle After 50?
Does building muscle require extra leucine to build muscle after 50? You’ve probably heard that leucine is the essential amino acid responsible for stimulating muscle protein synthesis. But does taking extra leucine actually translate into more muscle, strength, and better physical function? A new study involving older women reveals what happened when researchers added leucine […]
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Ep #211: The 3 Stages of Perimenopause | Dr. Mariza Snyder
"My doctor says I can't be in perimenopause because I still get my period. So why don't I feel like myself?" Andrea has talked about perimenopause and menopause together for years. This is the first episode just about perimenopause, and she brought in Dr. Mariza Snyder to do it. Dr. Mariza is a functional practitioner, […]
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Martha Stewart, Davina McCall and the rest of the HRT story
🌿 We start The Peri/Menopause Game Plan Monday, November 16. Six live sessions over four weeks. Get clear on what’s happening and what you want to do. Save your spot → 🔥 The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy is a clear and comprehensive guide to the entire landscape of options, so you can make your […]
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How to lose weight without feeling hungry – the best method for fat loss without dieting and counting calories | Prof Giles Yeo & Dr Federica Amati
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, […]
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Why You’re Trying So Hard to Lose Weight But Still Not Seeing Results | MMP Ep. 351
☎️ Book Your COACHING INQUIRY Call: https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-inquiry-call-zoom ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom Putting in so much effort and still getting nowhere? In this episode, Stephanie shares a private coaching call recorded with her clients. It got more feedback than any call she’s had. Thinking about your goal all day can […]
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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, […]
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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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The Four-Season Rule: How to Know If It’s Real Love with My Husband, Ira Bernstein
So many women come out of a divorce believing that part of life is over. Not because they’ve stopped wanting connection, but because they no longer trust themselves to choose it. Tamsen was one of them. By the time she met Ira, she had decided she would never marry again, and she meant it. In […]
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To the Point: Parenting "Am I getting it wrong?"
Gabby explores the realities of parenting, sharing the mottos and advice you’ve sent in and asking what it really means to get it right as a parent. Reflecting on her own experiences, she considers the guilt we carry, and how our approach to parenting changes as our children grow up. If you have any questions, […]
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The Orgasm Expert: "Low Libido" Doesn't Exist! The Real Reason You're Not In The Mood
Why does desire fade in long-term relationships? And could everything we’ve been taught about female pleasure be wrong? In this eye-opening episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall is joined by clinical psychologist and psychosexologist Dr Karen Gurney to explore the truth about female pleasure, sexual desire and intimacy, and why so much of what we’ve […]
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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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The Silent Signs of Breast Cancer & How to Know Your Cancer Risk With World-Renowned OB-GYN
This episode is a MUST listen. It’s one of the most important conversations about women’s health we’ve ever had on The Mel Robbins Podcast. Today, you’re going to learn life-saving information every woman needs to know about cancer prevention, the screenings and tests that could help detect cancer early, and how to advocate for your […]
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Happy Place Hotline: Making connections and finding joy
It’s that time again – the hotline is open! On this week’s Happy Place Hotline, Fearne helps busy listener Hannah find ways to slow down. We also hear from Claire in Norfolk, who feels like she’s doing life alone and wants to find connection. Plus, Steve brings a tear to Fearne’s eye with his love […]
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Thursday Thoughts – Sauna & Cold Water Therapy
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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Reset Your Relationship with Food and Learn to Trust Your Hunger
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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Midlife Sexual Health: Healing Trauma and Reclaiming Pleasure in Intimacy
Menopause Mastery | Midlife Sexual Health: Healing Trauma and Reclaiming Pleasure in Intimacy | Episode 304 with Brooke Bralove Welcome to Menopause Mastery! 🌿 Sexuality and intimacy can change dramatically during midlife and menopause. But what happens when past trauma, stress, relationship challenges, or years of putting everyone else first make it difficult to feel […]
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Closing the Coverage Gap with Janet Liang, EVP & President of Oscar Insurance
Janet Liang, executive vice president and president of Oscar Insurance brings decades of healthcare experience to the menopause conversation. She joins Stacy to talk about how menopause care fits into coverage today, how insurers are starting to design around women’s needs in midlife, and what it will take for menopause care to be treated as […]
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Part Two: The Dead Don’t Go To Heaven. Here’s Where They Actually Are Right Now | Suzanne Giesemann
Can We REALLY Communicate With the Dead? Suzanne Giesemann Reveals Shocking Evidence, Afterlife Secrets & the Science of Intuition Is the afterlife closer than you think? What if the difference between an ordinary thought and a message from Spirit comes down to something you can actually learn to recognize? In this episode of Mayim Bialik’s […]
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What If My Body Isn't Something I Need to Fix? with Lisa Congdon (Episode 300)
Artist, author, and gravel racer Lisa Congdon is back for the first time in more than three years, and a lot has happened. She had both knees replaced seven weeks apart, raced the Unbound 50 five months later, and got her power numbers back. Then she decided to stop chasing them. Lisa talks about her […]
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Premier Women & Money: How to Create a Forever Paycheck in Retirement with Jean Chatzky
What if you could retire with confidence, enjoy the money you’ve worked so hard to save, and create a reliable income stream that lasts for the rest of your life? This week, we welcome back Jean Chatzky, renowned financial journalist, financial education advocate, and author of Forever Paycheck, to discuss how women over 50 can […]
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#266 The Things You Don't Realize You've Lost Until You Get Them Back with my sister Teresa
In this episode, I'm chatting with my sister Teresa about the little things that make a BIG difference in everyday life. Since joining the Vibrant Living Academy, she's noticed she can put her pants on while standing with better balance and ease. She's also realized that an ankle that used to bother her regularly for […]
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Episode 243 – Why This Menopause Doctor Isn't Against Supplements
Ever wondered which supplements might actually help you feel better during or after cancer treatment and help ease menopause symptoms? And which ones are worth your money? When you’re feeling exhausted, struggling with symptoms and desperate to feel more like yourself, it’s tempting to head straight to the health food shop. But with so much […]
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Do we really need to eat differently after menopause? – with Dr Mandy Leonhardt
How can we nourish ourselves in our 50s and beyond without the overwhelm of diet advice? Liz is joined by Dr Mandy Leonhardt, GP and nutritional consultant for supplement brand SISTERLY, to explore how our nutrient needs change with age. They discuss the essential vitamins and minerals women need at this stage of life, and […]
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Most replayed moment: The five fundamental pillars of longevity | Kayla Barnes-Lentz & Dr Federica Amati
Kayla Barnes-Lentz follows an intensive, highly structured daily protocol designed by a team of scientists to optimise every aspect of her health. She believes this carefully curated lifestyle could help her live to 150 years or more. While her routine may not be realistic for everyone, the insights behind it could benefit us all. Today, […]
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360 🐝 How to Handle Big Emotions in Midlife: DBT Skills for Stress, Boundaries & Loneliness with Dr. Alicia Smart & Dr. Jesse Finkelstein of TheraHive
Ever had one tiny thing — a snippy text, an eye roll from your teenager, a comment from your mother — send you into a full-blown emotional tornado? On this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with psychologists Dr. Alicia Smart and Dr. Jesse Finkelstein, co-founders of TheraHive, to make dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) refreshingly simple. They […]
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248 | What's the Best Exercise to Lose Belly Fat During Menopause?
Have you ever wondered which workout is actually going to help you lose the stubborn belly fat that showed up after 40? One person says walk more. Another says lift heavy. Someone else says HIIT is the best fat burn exercise for belly fat—and then the next person warns you that HIIT will send your […]
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The 3 Non-Negotiables for a Strong, Durable Body as You Age | Juliet Starrett
📩 Get Dr. Vonda’s insights Want to understand what’s happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3& Your body can’t […]
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Perimenopause or Something Else? Brain Fog, Anxiety & Fatigue with Dr. Fran Haydanek
What happens in the gap between your last baby and your first hot flash? Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Fran Haydanek — board-certified OB/GYN and the science communicator behind Paging Dr. Fran — to connect the dots most women are never shown. They unpack “reproductive hormone sensitivity”: why women whose brains react […]
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The Dead Don’t Go To Heaven. Here’s Where They Actually Are Right Now | Suzanne Giesemann
Can We REALLY Communicate With the Dead? Suzanne Giesemann Reveals Shocking Evidence, Afterlife Secrets & the Science of Intuition Is the afterlife closer than you think? What if the difference between an ordinary thought and a message from Spirit comes down to something you can actually learn to recognize? In this episode of Mayim Bialik’s […]
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Ep. 244 – Living the Lifetime of All Lifetimes: Astrology, the Second Saturn Return, and the Moon Cycles
In this conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Shannon Hugman, a professional astrologer with fifteen years of experience, retreat host, and author of Dear Stardust and the Moon Cycles and Me Journal. Shannon shares her unlikely path into the work—she tried hard not to become an astrologer—and explains how a childhood game of guessing birthdays on […]
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What Actually Is IBS? The Girl's Guide to Guts
This episode is sponsored by AirDoctor. AirDoctor – Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code FLIPPING50 and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! All AirDoctor air purifiers come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. IBS symptoms in women are often dismissed. Could […]
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Ep 553: 4 Weight Loss Wins That Have Nothing to Do With the Scale
If you’ve been working hard to lose weight, but the scale isn’t moving, it’s easy to feel frustrated and wonder if anything you’re doing is actually working. But what if you’re making more progress than you realize? I want you to start looking beyond the number on the scale and recognize the behaviors that are […]
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Jodi Picoult: A life in writing, motherhood and ambition
What does it take to build a writing career while raising a family, and how do you find the confidence to keep pushing yourself? This week, Gabby is joined by bestselling author Jodi Picoult to talk about her journey from first-time novelist to one of the world's most successful writers. She reflects on a lifetime […]
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117 – Testosterone isn’t just for libido: what the data shows
Does testosterone help women with more than low libido?Real-world data from Dr Louise’s research team says yes. Content advisory: this episode includes themes of mental health and suicide. In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Aini Kamal, a neuroscience graduate and researcher with Newson Research, the small team Louise funds to study hormone […]
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How to Lose Weight with Low Progesterone | MMP Ep. 350
☎️ Book Your COACHING INQUIRY Call: https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-inquiry-call-zoom ☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom Waking up at 3am, spotting before your period, PMS that has gotten worse, rings that will not come off and a scale that will not move, even though you are eating less and working out more? In this […]
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241: Stem Cells: Miracle Cure or Million-Dollar Scam? What Science Really Says
(00:00:00) 241: Stem Cells: Miracle Cure or Million-Dollar Scam? What Science Really Says (00:00:05) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:00:48) Doc Itchy Medical Pet Supplements (00:01:21) Hair Loss and Stem Cell Injections (00:03:52) The Science of Stem Cells (00:08:13) Stem Cell Sources and Ethics (00:10:54) The Promise and Pitfalls of Stem Cell Therapy (00:11:17) […]
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Bonus: Train Smarter, Not Just Harder — Meet the Feisty Winter Training Experts
In this special Another Mother Runner bonus episode, host Sarah Bowen Shea introduces some of the expert educators behind Feisty Winter Training, a 16-week program designed to help women build fitness, strength, and knowledge through the winter months. Through highlights from Feisty’s Hit Play Not Pause, The Women’s Performance Podcast, and Another Mother Runner, you’ll […]
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How to Improve Your Gut Health (What Finally Worked for Her) with Journalist Chloe Melas
Bloated, dealing with stomach pain, or running to the bathroom every time you eat, and told it’s nothing? In this episode, you’ll learn the gut symptoms you shouldn’t ignore, how much fiber you really need a day, and three simple changes that can help improve your gut health, plus how to speak up when a […]
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Menopause Weight Gain – Beyond the Scale with Val Schonberg RD
Why is my body changing, and what am I supposed to do about it? It's one of the questions I hear most in midlife and menopause spaces. My friend Val Schonberg, RDN, MSCP is back on the podcast to talk about her new book, The Weight of Menopause. We get into why we still don't […]
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What Are You Doing With Your Life? An 89 Year Old’s Best Advice for You
You are in for a treat today. You’re getting The Mel Robbins Podcast on the go! Last week, my mother-in-law, Judie, walked into our kitchen in Vermont and announced that she’s planning a big adventure, starting on her 90th birthday. She and her partner, John, have decided to backpack around Europe for a year. I […]
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Nara Smith: “I have a real issue with people trying to put women in boxes” Influence and identity
Model and influencer Nara Smith is one of TikTok’s most recognisable faces. With over 15 million followers across social media, she’s become known for her aesthetic cooking videos and signature ASMR-style voice. Think making skittles from scratch, wearing haute couture. In this wide-ranging chat with Fearne, Nara talks about raising four young children alongside a […]
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Why I don’t eat low-fat foods
Is a low-fat diet really the best choice for women looking to manage their weight and cholesterol in midlife? Liz explains why she prefers whole, naturally satisfying foods over many low-fat alternatives, which can contain added sugars and fillers to replace lost flavour. She also explores the role of healthy fats and how to make […]
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Robotics in knee replacement with Prof Chris Vertullo
Robotic surgery promises precision. But does it translate into better outcomes for patients having knee replacement? In this episode of Joint Action, Professor David Hunter speaks with Professor Christopher Vertullo, an orthopaedic knee surgeon and researcher based on the Gold Coast. Chris is Clinical Director of the Australian Orthopaedic Association Clinical Trials and Data Analytics […]
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Begin Again Moments: How to Keep Your Sex Life Alive
In this episode of Begin Again Moments, Davina McCall revisits two honest, eye-opening conversations with relationship expert Paul C. Brunson and psychosexual therapist Dr Karen Gurney, exploring how you can rebuild intimacy, reconnect with your partner and rediscover desire at any age. Paul reveals why his sex life is better after 23 years of marriage, […]
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Substack Exclusive: Why Swiping Kills Attraction, How Technology Is Emptying Our Lives & the Way Back to The Meaning of Your Life | Arthur Brooks
In this special episode, originally recorded live with our Breaker community on Substack, Mayim and Jonathan sit down with Arthur Brooks to talk about happiness, meaning, and his new book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness. Brooks is one of the leading voices on human happiness, and he explains […]
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Stop Being Available: How to Set Better Boundaries and Take Your Power Back
Are you the person everyone depends on? Do you remember the appointments, make the plans, solve the problems, keep track of what everyone needs, and step in whenever something falls through the cracks? If that sounds familiar, this conversation is for you. In this deeply relatable and practical conversation, Mel sits down for another episode […]
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Hip Hurts at Night in Menopause? 5 Ways to Find Relief | Dr. Vonda Wright
Get Dr. Vonda’s latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night because you rolled onto your side and your hip lit up? You’re not alone, and […]
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They Died, Saw Hell & Came Back. What 1,500 Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Dying | John Burke
What if near death experiences are giving us clues about what happens after we die, and even revealing something about God, consciousness, and our purpose here on Earth? John Burke, bestselling author of Imagine Heaven, has spent years researching more than 1,500 NDEs. In this episode of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, he shares some of the […]
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Episode 53: LAUGHING ALL THE WAY THROUGH PERI/MENOPAUSE with COMEDIAN ALYCE CHAN aka MOMCOMNYC
⚡️Did you spit out your tea while watching her lol videos copping kid attitude about peri/meno on the playground? OMG SO GOOD! 🤣⚡️ ⚡️This week one of our very favorite humans on the internet – Comedian Alyce Chan aka MomComNYC joins Menopunks for an unfiltered and hilarious conversation about peri/menopause, aging, why finding humor in […]
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Does Heavy Outperform Moderate In Building Muscle After 50
Building muscle after 50 doesn’t mean you have to lift heavier every time you walk into the gym. What if moderate weights and higher repetitions could deliver similar results? A 2026 study involving women averaging 68 years old offers an interesting perspective on how we approach resistance training as we age. The findings challenge the […]
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Ep #210: Perimenopause Weight Gain: Hormones or Calories? | Aram Grigorian
"I'm barely eating, but the scale keeps climbing. Is it my hormones, my metabolism, or something else?" If you're struggling with perimenopause weight gain, especially stubborn belly fat, you're not alone. It's one of the most common concerns women share with us, and there are a lot of opinions about what really causes it. Online […]
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Rethinking retirement: why work could be key to ageing well – with Lyndsey Simpson
We’ve been sold the idea that retirement is the ultimate goal, but could stopping work abruptly leave us feeling bored, isolated and without purpose? Lyndsey Simpson, founder of 55/Redefined, joins Liz to explore why gradually cutting back on work while bringing more interests into our lives might be healthier for us. They discuss why working […]
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, […]