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Menopause from a transgender perspective
Welcome to The Menopause Space Podcast, Season 3, the podcast where we explore the journey of menopause with honesty, humor, and heart. I’m Lisa Tarquini, your host, founder of The Menopause Space and What The Fog* Asia Pacific’s Premier Menopause Event. Each week, we’ll dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of menopause, featuring […]
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FemTech Future with Maaike Steinebach
Welcome to The Menopause Space Podcast, Season 3, the podcast where we explore the journey of menopause with honesty, humor, and heart. I’m Lisa Tarquini, your host, founder of The Menopause Space and What The Fog* Asia Pacific’s Premier Menopause Event. Each week, we’ll dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of menopause, featuring […]
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Menopause and Neurodiversity with Noelle Sinclair
Welcome to The Menopause Space Podcast, Season 3, the podcast where we explore the journey of menopause with honesty, humor, and heart. I’m Lisa Tarquini, your host, founder of The Menopause Space and What The Fog* Asia Pacific’s Premier Menopause Event. Each week, we’ll dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of menopause, featuring […]
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Hormonal changes and mental wellbeing
Welcome to The Menopause Space Podcast, Season 3, the podcast where we explore the journey of menopause with honesty, humor, and heart. I’m Lisa Tarquini, your host, founder of The Menopause Space and What The Fog* Asia Pacific’s Premier Menopause Event. Each week, we’ll dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of menopause, featuring […]
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Menopause Allyship in China
Welcome to The Menopause Space Podcast, Season 3, the podcast where we explore the journey of menopause with honesty, humor, and heart. I’m Lisa Tarquini, your host, founder of The Menopause Space and What The Fog* Asia Pacific’s Premier Menopause Event. Each week, we’ll dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of menopause, featuring […]
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The World’s First Menopause Simulator – MenoVest Comes to Asia Pacific
Welcome to The Menopause Space Podcast, Season 3, the podcast where we explore the journey of menopause with honesty, humor, and heart. I’m Lisa Tarquini, your host, founder of The Menopause Space and What The Fog* Asia Pacific’s Premier Menopause Event. Each week, we’ll dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of menopause, featuring […]
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Midlife Empowerment with Elaine Champion
Today’s conversation is with the wonderful Elaine Champion, executive and empowerment coach, and Founder of @Elaine-Champion.com. Elaine describes herself as an ex-corporate girl turned entrepreneur! I’m a coach, facilitator, mum and mentor who specialises in helping women play to their full potential. Elaine says, “as women we are so harsh on ourselves that the perspective […]
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Money Management in Midlife with Eleanor Coleman
This episode is all about feeling more in control on both of what you want to invest in, but also what you’ve already invested in. Eleanor Coleman, St Jame’s Place talks frankly about the stigma attached to money and why it is ok for woman to ask for help with money management. She says, “the […]
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Sexual Health with Jenny Fielding
Today’s episode is with expert women’s health physiotherapist, Jenny Fielding. We talk about a very taboo topic, sex and sexual health, the pain that women may experience during sex, what lubrication is best for you and how to choose a lubrication so that you don’t have to suffer with vaginal dryness. Jenny explains why it’s […]
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Nutrition and lifestyle tips for a good night's sleep
Poor sleep is one of the most common complaints of women during perimenopause and menopause. A 2015, survey conducted by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that sleep problems increased significantly for women aged 40-59 years, who were experiencing perimenopause. The key data from the survey showed: 56% of women slept less […]
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TCM vs HRT with Master Ruth Lee and Rebecca Lau
Our knowledge and understanding of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has grown in recent years and thankfully women are now more informed about the benefits and risks. However some women still have reservations and would like to know about alternatives therapies to support their transition. Today, Lisa chats with Master Ruth Lee, a Traditional Chinese Medicine […]
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How can nutrition support your midlife health destination?
Each of us has a unique health destination. This can range from reducing cholesterol, improving our waistline to getting a better nights sleep. Nutrition and how we nourish our bodies plays a key role in reaching all of these goals. Today, Lisa explains why investing in how you eat can positively impact your health in […]
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Podiatry in Menopause with Alex Duff
Alexandra is a UK trained Podiatrist who arrived in Hong Kong in 2007. She has a been practicing Podiatry for almost 30 years and has had an accomplished career in all facets of Podiatric Medicine which include Clinical Tutor for the undergraduate Podiatry degree for University of Sunderland, Chief Podiatrist in a NHS Hospital Trust […]
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Carbohydrates to Optimise Your Midlife Diet
The poor carbohydrate always has a bad reputation for many reasons however carbohydrate is an umbrella term for many different types of foods. In this episode I talk you through the types of carbohydrates, their benefits to health in midlife and how you can include nutritious carbs into each meal with confidence. Over on The […]
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Osteoporosis in Midlife with Judith Gould
Judith Gould is Director of Posture Plus and Senior Physiotherapist. Judith graduated from the University of Queensland in 1987. After working in hospitals and private practices around Australia and Saudi Arabia, she arrived in Hong Kong in 1994. Judith completed her Pilates rehabilitation training in 1996 and a Master’s degree in 2001 which examined 3-D […]
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Gut Health in Menopause
The overwhelm of nutrition and how you eat can often seem unachievable. In this episode UK Registered Nutritionist, and our host Lisa Tarquini, talks about changes in the gut in midlife and how to manage these changes. Over on The Menopause Space, you can find all the tools, resources and training to support yourself or […]
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Training Women in Midlife with David Markham
David Markham, manager of the Hybrid Gym and his team are committed to furthering their education in women’s health in order to provide personalised personal training. This conversation was both insightful and refreshing bringing attention to the importance of strength training for women, health over diet culture and the sense of community in a gym […]
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Nutrition Basics – How to get started
The overwhelm of nutrition and how you eat can often seem unachievable. In this episode UK Registered Nutritionist, and our host Lisa Tarquini, explains the first steps of getting started and how to simply achieve your nutrition goals. Over on The Menopause Space, you can find all the tools, resources and training to support yourself […]
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How I Managed Menopause At Work with Nikki Davies
Our guest today went through a medically induced menopause for the first time in her twenties. She then experienced a second medically induced menopause after having her two children. She also happens to hold a senior leadership position at a leading global insurer. Today Nikki Davies– head of DE&I at Prudential shares her unique experiences […]
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Pelvic Discomfort and Incontinence with Kym Toller, Women's Health Physiotherapist
One of the challenges in opening the conversation around menopause is the deeply intimate nature of some of the problems women experience at this stage of life. Bladder and bowel issues, sexual dysfunction and pelvic organ prolapse are just some of the symptoms that can present themselves during this transition. But you don’t have to […]
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Stress and anxiety strategies for the Menopause transition with Kathryn Gale
Menopause affects everyone. No matter what stage of life you are at, the chances are you know someone experiencing menopause or perimenopause right now. While menopause is a natural stage of life, hormonal fluctuations can lead to irritability, mood swings, anxiety and even depression. So this week on the menopause space we’re talking about how […]
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Navigating Change for a Positive Menopause Transition with Andrea Prince
Navigating change can be difficult in any phase of life. Menopause by definition is a huge physical and emotional shift in every woman’s life. Executive coach and HR leader Andrea Prince of Clarity Coaching Lab speaks to Lisa about providing a safe space for people to reach their goals and aspirations. Why you shouldn’t just […]
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Managing Menopause Health Risks with Dr. Sarah Borwein
Did you know 47 million people reach the age of menopause each year? The decline of estrogen in our bodies comes with debilitating symptoms, as well as numerous health risks to the heart, bones, and brain. While treatments exist to offset these risks, fear and misinformation have skewed perceptions of what can be life-saving treatments. […]
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Menopause in the Workplace with Kate Wood
Menopause has a disruptive impact on work. According to a recent study by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, that number is as high as 60 percent for respondents. Shockingly, one-third of them had to take sick leave to cope with their symptoms. It’s evident that menopause is a significant and disruptive career event, […]
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Lift Weights & Ignore The Scales: Why You Should Use Exercise to Manage Menopause Symptoms with Gill and Georgia from Joint Dynamics
Why is strength training so important during life, but particularly during peri and post-menopause? Georgia Cutt, Exercise Physiologist, and Gill Welgemoed, Pilates Instructor, from Joint Dynamics, discuss why and how you should incorporate exercise to manage symptoms. At The Menopause Space, you can find all the tools, resources and training to support yourself or others […]
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Maintaining Sex and Intimacy During Menopause with Viv Kan
While some aspects of menopause are starting to be discussed, there is still a taboo around the changes that impact our enjoyment of sex during menopause. Stress, low libido, mood swings, and vaginal dryness, can all inhibit our desire for intimacy with a partner. But it doesn’t have to be this way. This week on […]
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Busting Menopause Myths with Dr Rebecca Lau
What we know about menopause often comes from the media, like seeing comical hot flushes on TV or debates on topics like Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). We are on a mission to share new, relevant and evidence-based information so that those experiencing symptoms can get the help they need. Host Lisa Tarquini speaks to Hong […]
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Closing the Menopause Gap with Fiona Nott, CEO of The Women's Foundation
As women over 50 become the fastest growing group in the workforce, it’s crucial to address the challenges they face during the menopause transition. Research shows that nearly two-thirds of women experiencing menopause symptoms feel less able to concentrate, and more than half experience increased stress. Fiona Nott, CEO of The Women’s Foundation joins host […]
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222: A Tick Just Stole Your Steak. Here's How to Get Revenge
(00:00:00) 222: A Tick Just Stole Your Steak. Here’s How to Get Revenge (00:00:11) Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pet Supplements (00:01:13) Introducing Alpha-Gal Syndrome (00:04:51) The Tick’s Deadly Spit (00:06:32) Symptoms and Diagnosis of Alpha-Gal (00:07:47) Dietary Avoidance and Prevention (00:12:56) Tick-Borne Diseases: The Scary Truth (00:15:09) Accurate […]
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Progesterone 101: The Hormone Behind Your 3am Wake-Ups, Your Anxiety & Your Worst PMS
You wake up at 3 a.m. with your heart racing, and you cannot figure out why. The anxiety out of nowhere, the PMS that got worse. It may trace back to one hormone that started leaving your body years before your first hot flash. This episode is part of Tamsen Fadal’s series breaking down the […]
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#1 Neuroscientist: How to Unlock the Power of Your Mind Using The Science of Dreaming
Today’s episode will change how you think about your dreams and your entire life. Do you ever wake up from a dream and wonder: What did that mean? Or maybe you’ve had a nightmare and asked yourself: Why did I dream that? Could I stop it? Is my brain trying to tell me something? Maybe […]
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Adam Kay: "I was told to man up!" Coping with PTSD and mental health stigma
Just man up. This is essentially what Adam Kay was told when a traumatic day at work left him with PTSD. In this chat with Fearne, former doctor Adam explains why he made the decision to leave the medical profession, and puts a spotlight on the poor mental health of our NHS workers. Adam talks […]
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Why I wouldn’t be without testosterone
Struggling with brain fog and poor focus? Liz explains how declining hormones can affect cognitive function during perimenopause and menopause and tackles common misconceptions around hormone therapy. She also talks about her own experience with testosterone and mental clarity. Plus: Ways to treat skin hyper-pigmentation, what to do if you can’t get an HRT referral, […]
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PMDD: The Condition That Can Be Mistaken for Everything Else | Pheobe Williams | EP 101
What is PMDD — and why does it matter at work? In this Lunch & Learn session, Henpicked’s Sally Leech sits down with Phoebe Williams, CEO and founder of The PMDD Project, to open up an important and often misunderstood conversation about premenstrual dysphoric disorder. PMDD affects roughly 1 in 20 people and can be […]
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210 | 3 Protein Mistakes That Keep Women From Losing Weight
Are you eating healthy but still struggling to lose weight after 40? The missing piece might not be another workout or cutting more carbs—it could be protein. If you’ve been frustrated by stubborn belly fat, low energy, cravings, or watching muscle disappear despite your best efforts, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about […]
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Intersection of Blue Zones and Modern Muscle Science for Longevity
This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD and Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance […]
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Canicross for Beginners | Why I Started Running With My Dogs
In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how I discovered canicross and why running with my dogs completely changed the way I think about fitness, movement, and motivation. Like many dog owners, I started with daily walks — but I knew both I and my dogs needed something more. What began as curiosity about […]
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Ep #198: Self-Empowerment in Menopause | Sharon Neiss-Arbess
Have you spent your whole life saying yes when you meant no? You are not alone, and midlife might be the best time yet to change that. In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, author, soon to be 10x published menopause researcher, educator, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, sits down with her childhood friend, […]
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Why sunlight is key to a longer, healthier life – with Rowan Jacobsen
For years we’ve been told to stay out of the sun to keep us safe, but have we got it all wrong? Award-winning science journalist Rowan Jacobsen joins Liz to discuss how each hour we spend outdoors could actually lower our risk of age-related diseases – and how sunlight deficiency is bad for our health. […]
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LIVE Q&A: Your gut health, dementia and weight loss questions answered by Prof Tim Spector, Prof Sarah Berry & Dr Federica Amati
How quickly can you improve your gut health? Can diet help lower your risk of dementia? And what should you know about food labels and healthy weight loss? In this special live Q&A, Prof Tim Spector, Prof Sarah Berry and Dr Federica Amati answer your biggest nutrition questions and share practical, evidence-based advice you can […]
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How To Navigate Menopause And Caring For A Loved One With Lori LaBey | 288
You are the one who handles it. You make the appointments, manage the medications, answer the phone at 11pm, and smile when you walk in the door because she needs calm, not panic. Somewhere in the middle of all of that, you stopped sleeping. You stopped eating real meals. And what nobody told you was […]
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The Sleep Doctor: The 4 Hormones Wrecking Your Sleep & What to Do About It
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, sleep has probably become something you think about all the time. Falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up at 3am, feeling exhausted, waking up anxious even when you did fall asleep. Perimenopause sleep disruption and menopause insomnia are real, they are hormonal, and they are not your fault. The nights […]
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The Sleep Doctor: The 4 Hormones Wrecking Your Sleep & What to Do About It
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, sleep has probably become something you think about all the time. Falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up at 3am, feeling exhausted, waking up anxious even when you did fall asleep. Perimenopause sleep disruption and menopause insomnia are real, they are hormonal, and they are not your fault. The nights […]
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Gisèle Pelicot: After Everything That Happened… I Didn’t Expect To Fall In Love Again | Pt. 2
In Part 1 of Gisèle Pelicot’s story, she spoke to Davina about her life before the world knew her name, the marriage she believed she had, and the moment she began to discover the truth of what had happened to her. This is Part 2 of Gisèle Pelicot’s story on Begin Again. Gisèle opens up […]
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336 🚀 Why Women Over 40 Are Starting Businesses — and Winning, with Lindsay Pinchuk
What if the business you keep daydreaming about isn’t a midlife crisis — it’s your midlife calling? In this episode, Wendy sits down with award-winning entrepreneur and small business mentor Lindsay Pinchuk, one of the less than 1% of female founders to lead her company through an acquisition. Lindsay built her first brand, Bump Club […]
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Gisèle Pelicot: My Life Before The World Knew My Name | Pt. 1
Gisèle Pelicot became known around the world when she waived her right to anonymity in the sexual assault trial that shocked France and beyond. But before the headlines, before the courtroom, and before the world knew her name, Gisèle had a life, a family, a marriage, and a story of her own. This is Part […]
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78 – Primodos: The forgotten synthetic hormone scandal
Millions of women were prescribed Primodos as a pregnancy test even though there were concerns that it was associated with many different and often devastating birth defects. More than 60 years later, many of the questions surrounding the drug – which contains synthetic hormones that are still prescribed to women today – remain unanswered. In […]
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Your Body Reset: How to Eat & Exercise for a Healthier and Longer Life
Today’s episode is a MUST listen. You will learn the surprising science of exercise and nutrition, the mistakes you’re making, and the simple changes that lead to better health and longevity. In this powerful episode, Mel sits down with one of her dream guests, Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD. Dr. Patrick is a biomedical scientist who […]
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#246 From Survival Mode to Soul-Led Living with Dr Julie Merriman PhD
In this deeply honest and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Dr. Julie Merriman, PhD, LPC-S, to explore what’s really happening beneath the surface for high-achieving women over 50 who “look fine”… but feel anything but. We talk about the invisible load so many women carry—functioning, performing, achieving—while quietly operating past capacity. Dr. Merryman introduces […]
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Book Club Meets: I wrote a loveable psychopath! Race and female rage, with Imani Thompson
Yrsa really doesn’t intend to kill anyone… but the Cambridge professor sitting opposite her has manipulated her friend and stolen her research. So, when she flicks a bee into his drink, she just thinks he’ll get a nasty little sting… but now he’s dead. And it’s a sweet, sweet feeling for Yrsa: finally having some […]
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PCOS Is Dead: Why PMOS Changes Everything for Midlife Women
The Menopause Mastery Show | PCOS Is Dead: Why PMOS Changes Everything for Midlife Women | Episode 284 Solocast with Dr. Betty Murray 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! PCOS has been renamed PMOS — Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome — and Dr. Betty Murray explains why this is a major shift for women’s health. In […]
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209 | Why Eating Less May Be Causing More Belly Fat
Have you ever wondered why your old weight-loss strategies suddenly stopped working after 40? If you’re eating healthy, exercising, and trying harder than ever, yet the belly fat keeps showing up, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about one of the biggest frustrations women face during perimenopause and menopause: doing all the things […]
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Kim Alexis on Health, Vitality, and Aging Gracefully
Kim Alexis, one of the most recognizable supermodels of the 1980s, joins the podcast to share her inspiring journey from the fashion runway to broadcasting, authorship, and podcasting. Discovered by a modeling agency in Buffalo at just 17 years old, Kim quickly rose to international fame and became part of an elite generation of supermodels […]
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Build a Strong Body for a Messy Life: Training Through Menopausal Chaos with Hailey Babcock (episode 280)
This week’s guest, renowned midlife trainer Hailey Babcock, wants you to know one thing: No one is crushing it 100%. Not the celebrities or big names she trains; not the tens of thousands of women she works with, and certainly not herself. Hailey is currently going through it with brain fog, joint pain, 2 a.m. […]
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The Risk Factor Nobody's Talking About: Menopause, Estrogen, and the Heart Disease Epidemic in Women
Cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan has a message that cuts through the noise: menopause is not a gynecological footnote. It’s a cardiovascular inflection point — and most women don’t find out until it’s too late.In this episode, Dr. Morgan and Stacy cover the full arc of women’s cardiovascular health: why complicated pregnancies are early warning signs, […]
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Episode 223 – Four Years, Hundreds of Conversations and One Big Question: What's Next?
Four years ago, I sat down and recorded the very first episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. At the time, I had no idea what I was doing. I didn’t know whether anyone would listen, whether I’d make it past a handful of episodes, or that four years later I’d still be here, talking […]
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Ep. 224 -Patriarchy Stress Disorder and Menopause with Jeffrey Tambor
In this deeply transformative episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Jeffrey Tambor, a seasoned healer and co-founder of The Thriving Institute™, who has dedicated over two decades to understanding and resolving trauma at its deepest roots. Alongside his partner, Dr. Valerie Rein—who pioneered the concept of Patriarchy Stress Disorder (PSD)—Jeffrey brings a unique perspective on how […]
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Most replayed moment: What The Science Says About Supplements | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah Berry
Today, we’re talking about supplements. We’ve all seen them; the multivitamins, the fortified foods, the neatly packaged powders promising improved energy, immunity and longevity. Supplements boast bold claims, however, it’s hard to know if they’re genuinely helpful or just well-marketed. Professor Tim Spector and Professor Sarah Berry join me to unpack why supplements exist, what […]
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Are Your Shoes Ruining Your Foot Health
This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD and Timeline. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. Timeline – Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my […]
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Train Your Brain To Thrive Through Menopause
In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Sue Varma, a board certified psychiatrist, distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and author of Practical Optimism. They open by taking on a question that sits at the intersection of psychiatry and menopause medicine: why do some women thrive through the […]
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Ep 533: A Simple Technique to Handle Food Urges Differently in Menopause
You don’t need more willpower. You need a different relationship with your urges. In this episode, I talk about one simple technique that can help women in menopause handle food cravings differently. Inspired by conversations around GLP-1 medications, I explain what these medications appear to do for food noise and how you can begin creating […]
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335 💛 How Hard Can It Be: Friendship, Reinvention & Real Talk with Diana Maria Riva of Netflix’s Dead to Me
What happens when a Hollywood actress realizes her glam-squad friends and her hometown Ohio friends are all wrestling with the exact same midlife stuff? In this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Diana Maria Riva — beloved as Detective Ana Perez on Netflix’s Dead to Me and now host of […]
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How To Give Your Nervous System A Real Break
I’ve just returned from Self Love Camp, a retreat where I spent a few days guiding breathwork, listening to inspiring speakers, learning new things, and stepping away from the routines of everyday life. As I drove home, I found myself reflecting on something I always notice after retreats and intentional breaks: I come back feeling […]
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77 – Hormones after cancer: why women deserve a choice
For many women diagnosed with cancer, conversations about hormones end before they’ve even begun. They’re often told they can never take hormone treatment again, without being given the evidence, the options or the opportunity to make an informed choice. In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by women’shealth nurse and educator Jill Chmielewski to […]
The Menopause Space
The Menopause Space is a weekly, discussion-based podcast which provides a toolkit for the community to better understand the issues surrounding perimenopause and menopause. Our goal is to break down the taboos surrounding menopause in Hong Kong, with expert advice and insight from some of the territory’s leading experts on the topic. Through a series […]