💤 Why Sleep is the Most Important Nutrient After Oxygen In this episode of Menopause Conversations, Angela dives deep into why sleep is critical for women’s health—especially during the menopause transition. You’ll discover: Why poor sleep raises risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even dementia. The difference between deep sleep (detoxifying the brain and body) […]
Energy in Menopause: What’s Draining It — and How to Get It Back In this episode, Angela breaks down why energy can decrease during the menopause transition and what you can do about it. From hormonal shifts that affect your energy systems to everyday habits and hidden drains most women miss, she shares simple steps […]
Struggling with memory lapses, brain fog, or feeling like you’re losing your edge during menopause? In this empowering episode of the Menopause Conversations podcast, host Angela Counsel explains why these symptoms are common—and what you can do about them. Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience and her own experiences, Angela reveals that your brain isn’t breaking down—it’s […]
In this insightful episode, Angela unpacks a powerful truth: not every symptom you’re experiencing is automatically “just menopause.” From brain fog and weight gain to low energy and hair loss, many of the signs we blame on hormones might have deeper underlying causes. Is the shift in your hormones the cause of your symptoms or […]
Do You Have a Health Plan for Midlife and Beyond? You have a business plan. You have a financial plan. But what about a health plan? In this episode of the Menopause Conversations podcast, Angela poses one of the most important — and overlooked — questions midlife women need to ask themselves: Do I have […]
Welcome to Series 5 of Menopause Conversations with your host Angela Counsel! After a short break, we’re back—and this season, we’re diving deep into a topic that is not talked about enough: the impact of menopause on women running businesses, leading teams, and holding corporate roles. In this powerful opening episode, Angela shares personal stories […]
This year has marked a significant shift in how menopause is perceived and discussed, both globally and in our region. We’ve witnessed a great move towards openness and support. In Australia we have seen a Senate inquiry into perimenopause and menopause, resulting in 25 recommendations aimed at better supporting women. In New Zealand, we’ve seen […]
Were you aware of Australia’s Senate inquiry into Menopause over the past few months? If not, you’re not alone. In today’s episode of Menopause Conversations, I’m joined by Sonya Lovell, an advocate for challenging societal stigmas and taboos, and for promoting better education and resources for all people as they transition through menopause. Sonya’s journey […]
Have you found yourself wondering why your body feels off-kilter during the menopause transition? It might be time to look deeper into your gut health. Imagine your body as a symphony orchestra. Each hormone plays an essential role, but the one conducting the gig is your gut. There is more to your gut than just […]
Menopause changes more than your hormones—it transforms your skin, also. In this episode of Menopause Conversations, we highlight the surprising ways menopause impacts your skin and how you can take charge of your skin’s health with natural, effective strategies. Many women will experience dryness, wrinkles, dullness, or sensitivity during perimenopause and beyond, but it’s not […]
Have you noticed strange, new allergy symptoms creeping in during perimenopause? Whether it’s recurring headaches, itchy skin, sinus congestion, brain fog, heightened anxiety or even eczema, these symptoms could be a result of fluctuating hormones that spike your body’s histamine levels. In this episode of Menopause Conversations, we dive into the surprising reason behind why […]
If migraines are showing up in your life for the first time, seem to be increasing or have become debilitating, put the Panadol aside and take a listen to this episode of Menopause Conversations. We explore why migraines become more severe during perimenopause, the cause and what you can do to help alleviate them. As […]
Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and my conversation with Angela Raspass. Angela is a coach and mentor who specialises in helping women create “next chapter” businesses. Whether it’s the second, third, or even fourth chapter of life, Angela guides women as they explore new ventures. Together, we discuss the importance […]
In this inspiring episode of Menopause Conversations I sat down with Carren Smith, a recognised Australian number 1 International Speaker, who’s talks often focus on overcoming adversity, personal transformation and finding purpose. As a survivor of the Bali bombings, Carren faced immense tragedy, losing her two best friends in the attack and endured years of […]
Is Fear keeping you small, creating self-doubt and affecting your ability to make decisions in your life and live the life you want? In this week’s Menopause Conversations episode I revisit a conversation I had with Tegan Marshall, author of several books, including Facing Fears and Courage to be Brave. Tegan’s passion is to make […]
In this week’s episode of Menopause Conversations, I sit down with Lynda Dyer, an accomplished coach, speaker, and author of 11 best-selling books, as well as an NLP Master Trainer, to explore the mindset around aging. We live in a society that often glorifies youth, leaving many older women feeling invisible or unworthy. But is […]
In this episode of the Menopause Conversations Podcast, I chat with Tantra Intimacy Coach Taryn Harvey about important and often shied away from topics surrounding intimacy, especially post children. Taryn shares her unique journey from pharmaceutical rep to being a Tantra Coach who teaches men and women how to re-connect to their sensuality. We covered […]
This week’s podcast topic is such an important one as we focus on Menopause in the Workplace. For many years the topic of menopause was not discussed in public and certainly was not spoken about in the workplace. In fact, a study showed that when asked, women felt a sense of secrecy, isolation, being too […]
On this week’s episode of Menopause Conversations we revisit a previous episode (previously the Wise Women Conversations Podcast), and look at what happens to relationships as you move through your menopause years. For some women it is a time of new beginnings, for others it is a time of endings, and some may find relationships […]
In this episode we delve into an essential conversation for women navigating the peri-menopause and menopause transition and joining us for this conversation is Denise McKenzie. Denise is an ex-nurse and highly experienced Personalised Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Nutrition, Mindset, and Trauma-Informed Coach with over 25 years of expertise in the health and fitness industry. […]
When we see any kind of health professional, we want to receive a personalised approach to our health rather than a standard, general response to concerns. Our health during the menopause transition is no different. In this podcast episode I’ll walk you through Personalised Health, a truly groundbreaking approach to your health, particularly important during […]
On this weeks special episode of the Menopause Conversations Podcast, I am joined by guest Vanamala Mayr-Reisch, a recent recipient of a Women Changing the World Award. With an extensive knowledge of the body, mind and spirit acquired over 35 years of working with people, Vanamala’s focus is empowering women and instilling a positive body image for mental […]
Understanding your body’s needs can make all the difference as you transition through Menopause and this week’s episode covers two vital nutrients – Antioxidants and Essential Fatty Acids. Discover: What antioxidants and essential fatty acids are, and why they’re crucial for your health. Why women in menopause need more of these nutrients. The best foods […]
In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked mineral, zinc, and its significant role in supporting women through menopause. Zinc is essential for numerous bodily functions, but its impact on hormone regulation, bone health, and mood stabilisation makes it particularly crucial during menopause. We explore how zinc helps balance estrogen and progesterone levels, supports bone […]
From childhood we hear about the importance of calcium to support growth & development and as adults that it’s vital for maintaining health & preventing age-related conditions, but why is it particularly important for women as they move through the menopause transition? Most of us know that it’s essential for building and maintaining strong bones […]
Is Magnesium the ‘Hidden Hero’ that could transform your health? In this episode, we dive into the vital role of magnesium in women’s health. Discover why this often-overlooked mineral is essential for hundreds of bodily functions and how a deficiency can impact your well-being. We discuss symptoms of deficiency, such as irritability, headaches, muscle cramps, […]
In this episode, we step into the vital role of iron in our bodies, particularly as we go through the menopause transition. We’ll explore why iron is essential, focusing on its functions for oxygen transport and energy production, supporting the immune system, and aiding cognitive function. Learn: The best way to determine if you have […]
If you have heard & wondered about the myth that ‘women never used to experience menopause because they didn’t live long enough’, take a listen to this episode as we bust that myth. Imagine living through a time when Menopause was considered a ‘disease’ and treated as such. Many other conditions were blamed on Menopause […]
Anxiety can affect our mental & physical health and in some cases, our overall quality of life. It may be something you have never experienced before now. Maybe your experience with it has previously been mild or only at certain times in your life and brought on by certain events. It could be something you […]
Whether you are still having a relatively normal menstrual cycle, experiencing irregular cycles or no cycle at all, this episode of Menopause Conversations is for you. Learn how to Balance your Hormones through a powerful ancient practice of Seed Cycling. Also supported by a lot of science and research, this practice has been shown to […]
We all experience inflammation at various times in our lives. It’s a natural and essential part of the body’s immune response to injury, infection or harmful stimuli so why is it that for women this increases during the menopause transition? In this episode I talk about what inflammation is and: The difference between acute and […]
Sleep is our most important daily habit and for many reasons it’s not always easy to come by. For women going through the peri-menopause, menopause transition, it’s more important than ever to be getting enough sleep & good quality sleep but how? In this episode of Menopause Conversations we share: The impact on your body […]
No, you’re not going crazy! You are likely experiencing typical symptoms of the menopause transition. In this episode of Menopause Conversations, we talk through the impact of Menopause on your Brain and address the increased concern many women have about developing Alzheimer’s or Dementia. If you have a parent or grandparent with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, […]
This weeks podcast is a little something different as we welcome Yvonne Shepherd, the creator of Women’s Fitness Adventures. Yvonne has helped change the lives of many women in their 50s & over from burnt out Corporate workers to exhausted mothers, grandmothers and women that are feeling a little lost, unlike themselves & looking to […]
Have you ever asked yourself why it is that you need or want that glass of wine or beer? Stress, boredom, the social aspect of drinking or something else entirely? What about the effects that alcohol is having on your health, especially if you are already consuming other things like medications? In this episode of […]
How many times have you weighed yourself on the scales one day and then the next day found your weight has gone up or down, simply overnight? Many of us have a belief that the scale is the ultimate measure of health and wellness but when it comes to menopause, this couldn’t be further from […]
Most of us are aware of the symptoms that can be experienced in menopause but do you understand what is actually happening to your body and did you know that there are 4 different stages of peri-menopause? How do you know what stage you are in? Join me in this episode as I share a […]
There is an obesity crisis around the world and the statistics are concerning. 95% of Americans have some kind of metabolic disorder eg; insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes. 6 in 10 Americans have a chronic disease and 4 in 10 people have more than 1 chronic disease. Type 2 diabetes, cardio vascular disease and other […]
What is Cholesterol? Why is it important and why does it go up in menopause? In this episode we answer all of these questions and more as we take a closer look at Cholesterol, it’s functions in the body and look to remove the fear that is often surrounding it. We consider diet, your genetics, […]
Soy! Is it good for me or is it bad for me? Join me for this episode as I talk about the benefits and risks of including soy in your diet, especially for women going through menopause. We’ll look at the balances between nutritional science, cultural practices, individual health needs, the quality of the product, […]
In this weeks episode of Menopause Conversations I cover Hormone Imbalance. What does it mean? What causes it and what can you do about these imbalances. Education is empowerment so take an active role in managing your menopause journey by becoming educated on hormone imbalances and the natural methods available to support your health. As […]
In this episode I address the question I am often asked, Why do you promote against HRT? The short answer is, I don’t. I am pro-choice and believe this should be each individuals choice, not my choice or that of a Dr but yours. It is important to be educated on the risks and benefits […]
In this episode we look into why diets don’t work for Meno-Belly and why what used to work for you, has stopped working for you as you go through the menopause transition. The good news? I share a solution of what you can be doing to lose that dreaded meno-belly and continue to be fit […]
Welcome to Menopause Conversations, in this week’s episode I am delving into the role that your environment plays on your hormones and health. Let’s begin by understanding the role of genes in our menopause experience. Our genetic makeup is what makes us unique individuals. While we all possess specific genes inherited from our parents, it […]
Welcome back to the Menopause Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we are going on a personal journey, sharing of experiences and discoveries in menopause. Get ready to be inspired and empowered as we delve into a story of transformation and importance of personalised health. I, a naturopath, kinesiologist, and personalised health coach, has dedicated my […]
In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing an intriguing topic: intermittent fasting for women in menopause. Menopause brings about various changes in our bodies, and exploring different strategies to support our well-being is essential. So, let’s dive into the world of intermittent fasting and its potential benefits and considerations specifically tailored to women in menopause. Definitions […]
This week’s episode of the Menopause Conversations Podcast is all about gut health and the role that your gut bacteria plays in balancing your hormones and supporting your brain health as you move through your menopause transition. We will be covering the following topics: why having a healthy gut is vital for balancing your hormones the […]
In this episode, we will address some of the misconceptions surrounding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and offer alternative approaches to navigating the menopause transition. Let’s dive in and explore five key points from this episode: HRT is not a cure-all: I’ve noticed a lot of chatter on social media claiming that HRT is the only […]
In this episode of Menopause Conversations, we shine a spotlight on the crucial role of magnesium during the menopause transition. We will discuss the significance of addressing magnesium deficiency and highlights its benefits in restoring hormonal balance. Here are five key takeaways from the episode: Magnesium deficiency is common: Due to depleted soil, most of […]
In this episode of Menopause Conversations, Angela addresses the common use of the term “oestrogen deficiency” and why it is misleading in relation to menopause. She highlights several key points that challenge the notion of menopause as a disease and emphasize the importance of understanding the natural process. Here are five key takeaways from the […]
Welcome to the Menopause Conversations podcast. In today’s episode, we’ll delve into the fascinating topic of bone health during menopause. We’ll explore the common misconceptions surrounding bone density measurements, the significance of osteopenia, the importance of bone strength versus density, and practical strategies to maintain strong and resilient bones as you age. So, let’s dive […]
In this episode of Menopause Conversations, we delve into the topic of menopause and the shame that often surrounds it. As a female podcaster, I understand the importance of open discussions about menopause and aim to empower women through knowledge and support. Let’s explore the key points discussed in this episode: Breaking the Silence: Menopause […]
In this episode, I want to touch on the topic of diet culture and its significant impact on the menopause journey for women. If you’re a woman who is anywhere in the middle of the menopause transition (around 40 and above), this episode is especially relevant to you. I personally grew up in the era […]
Welcome back to another episode of Menopause Conversations Podcast! Today we’re going to delve into the fascinating world of genetics and how it influences your journey through menopause. We’ll also explore the concept of epigenetics and why it’s crucial, especially as you navigate the various symptoms of menopause. Understanding epigenetics empowers you to take control […]
In this episode, Angela shares her recent experience of moving to a new home in regional Queensland and the impact it had on her health. She talks about how the stress of the move caused her body to become imbalanced, resulting in symptoms such as insomnia, body aches, and a weakened immune system. She emphasizes […]
Welcome back to this week’s episode of Menopause Conversations Podcast. This week’s topic is metabolic syndrome, specifically insulin resistance, and its impact on menopause and weight gain. Key messages: Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition that involves a group of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other health problems […]
Welcome to this week’s episode of Menopause Conversations podcast. In this episode, we discuss the importance of chronobiology and how understanding your personal biorhythm can positively impact your health, especially during menopause. Chronobiology refers to the study of the body’s natural rhythms and cycles, including your sleep cycles, eating cycles, and movement cycles. As women, […]
In this episode, we dive into the topic of menopause and the challenges that women face during this time. Our host shares her own personal journey and experiences with menopause, including symptoms such as hot flushes, joint pain, weight gain, and difficulty sleeping. She also touches on the importance of understanding the concept of bio […]
In this first episode for 2023, we will be discussing Phytoestrogens, a natural way to regulate hormones during menopause. Introduction Welcome to Menopause Conversations for 2023 Introduction to the topic of Phytoestrogens and their role in regulating hormones during menopause Importance of understanding natural ways to manage hormones during menopause What are Phytoestrogens? Definition: compounds […]
In this episode of Menopause Conversations I chat with Beverley Webb from Step Forward Coaching. Beverley had a really tough childhood but she managed to survive and eventually become a very successful business woman. But Beverley hadn’t left the trauma of her childhood behind her, it started to show up in her health and also […]
This episode of Menopause Conversations Podcast is a little different from normal. The first difference is that I have a Wise Man on the podcast rather than a Wise Woman. The second difference is the topic – saving children from sex trafficking. I wish that I didn’t have to have this conversation with Marc but […]
In this week’s episode of Menopause Conversations I am speaking to Doris Mounsey about her health journey and how that led her to experience medically induced menopause. I often speak about natural menopause but when you have medical conditions or treatments that result in you being in menopause prematurely things can be very different. Women […]
This week’s episode of Menopause Conversations was a fun one when I had Bron Roberts who is a Laughter Yoga Teacher. I had heard of laughter yoga before but I wanted to find out more. Bron shares the years when she lost her laughter and what she did to get it back. Bron also found […]
What happens to relationships as you move through your menopause years? For some women it is a time of new beginnings, for others it is a time of endings. In this week’s episode of the Menopause Conversations podcast I chat with Couples Counsellor Iman Iskander. Iman shares the different stages a relationship goes through and […]
In this week’s episode of Menopause Conversations I am talking with Janet McGeever who is the Co-Author of Tantric Sex and Menopause (with Diana Richardson). This was a beautiful conversation with Janet gently sharing how it is possible to be intimate after menopause despite the changes that happening in our bodies. Janet’s book and this […]
What do you do when you reach your mid-stage of life and you look in the mirror and don’t really know who you are anymore. Anne McKeown is my guest on this week’s episode of Menopause Conversations and she shares what happened when she went through this. Anne is now a Life Coach who helps […]
In this week’s Menopause Conversations Podcast with Lisa Fitzpatrick we go on a journey to find your inner wise woman. Lisa shares a time when she was looking for a wise woman to guide her through a troubling time in her life, but she couldn’t find anyone. This led her on a journey of discovery […]
In this week’s episode of Menopause Conversations I am chatting with a dear friend Franziska Iseli about her new book The Courage Map. Franziska is an adventurer who wants to make a positive impact on the world. Franziska is always looking for great moments of humanity and she found many when she decided to take […]
As we reach the end of 2022, I invite you to reflect on the past 12 months – the good, the bad and the ugly. In this episode I share with you an exercise that I do with the members of my embrace Inner Circle to reflect and celebrate your achievements for the year as […]
In this week’s episode I am sharing an interview that I did with Yvonne Shepherd from Women’s Fitness Adventures (WFA) for her community. I share some of my challenges around osteoarthritis and weight gain and how I was able to recover from a full hip replacement and complete a 27km walk 6 weeks after finishing […]
As we age and our hormones shift, many women start to notice that their skin changes. It isn’t as tight as it was in the past and often, they start to notice lines and wrinkles that weren’t there in the past. I get so many questions about the best skincare to use as you age […]
I often get asked about some of my favourite books, podcasts, communities etc when it comes to the topic of menopause. In this episode I share with you some of those resources and their links Books Queen Menopause by Alison Daddo Art of Self-Love by Kim Morrison The Upgrade by Dr Louanne Brizadene Goddesses Never […]
It was an honour to have Maryon Stewart as a guest on the Menopause Conversations Podcast. Maryon is the author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally and 27 other books. She is considered a pioneer of the Natural Menopause Movement. She has helped tens of thousands of women around the world overcome PMS and menopause symptoms […]
Headlines like “Menopause is Costing Women $17bill in lost income a Year” or “Nearly 1mill women leave the workforce due to Menopause” are quite scary and give women the idea that menopause will cause them to lose their jobs. While it is possible that some women make decisions to leave their job while they are […]
Don’t we all sometimes wish that our face looked a little tighter or that we could hide some of the wrinkles that seem to be appearing? In this episode of the Menopause Conversations podcast Vanamala Mayr-Reisch shares some of her tips to naturally lift and tighten your face using face yoga. Vanamala’s mission is to […]
When I heard that the largest demographic of homeless people in Australia were women over the age of 50, I was completely shocked. These women are often hidden from society and lose their homes after marriage breakdowns. This statistic is one that my guest on the podcast this week also wants to change. Some people […]
It was recently reported that Drs in the UK are prescribing walking to maintain great health rather than medications, this was music to the ears of our guest on the Menopause Conversations podcast this week. Yvonne Shepherd is the owner of Women’s Fitness Adventures a company whose mission is to encourage women to become stronger […]
If you have ever felt that you have missed out on precious summer memories because of how you feel in a swimsuit, then this episode is for you. Anita McLachlan from Sequins and Sand and Summer Confidence Society chats to me about the very real issue that many women experience in summertime. Having owned an […]
Today’s guest on the Menopause Conversations Podcast is Dr Alyssa Dweck. Dr. Alyssa Dweck is a practicing gynaecologist and the Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide. She has been an Ob/Gyn for over 25 years with a special interest in menopausal health and training in female sexual health. Dr. Dweck is the co-author of three books […]
Every single day you receive messages from your body, some messages are louder than others. Have you ever heard them? The only way in which your body can communicate with you is through symptoms, these are the messages from your body. The human body spends its entire life trying to stay in balance, this is […]
Everyone has tried diets that didn’t work or have found out that what used to work doesn’t work now. Every woman’s experience of menopause is different some have hot flashes and night sweats and others don’t some put on weight and others lose it some have excruciating joint pain and others don’t there are so […]
Statistics show that women over the age of 45 are the largest consumers of alcohol in Australia and I would assume that these stats are similar in other western countries. We live in a culture that tells us that alcohol is required to be social, to relax, to have fun, to be part of the […]
Our special guest on this week’s episode of Menopause Conversations Podcast is Fiona Keary from Style Liberation. I have shared Fiona’s work before on an earlier episode any I thought it was time to have Fiona on to have a deeper conversation around how the clothes that we wear tell a story about ourselves. To […]
The menopause is a time of change. One of the biggest changes that many women experience is weight gain. You might have gained weight despite your best efforts to exercise regularly and pay attention to your nutrition, especially in the hard to lose Meno-Belly region. But the issue is the former weight loss strategies that […]
One of the symptoms associated with menopause that is least discussed is joint and body pain. I had continual pain for approximately 2 years when I was in peri-menopause. Although I don’t often use painkillers, there have been a few times when I needed to take Panadeine just to fall asleep. Since this generation of […]
At the age of 47 Tania Dalton started to wonder what would happen if she lived a short life like her Dad, what would she miss out on? Tania decided that she was going to train to run a marathon even though she says she didn’t consider herself an athlete, didn’t like running and she […]
This week is the final episode in the Understanding Hormones series and in the episode, I am talking about the hormone Insulin and specifically something that is known as Insulin Resistance. Insulin Resistance is one of the key factors when it comes to weight gain in peri-menopause and beyond. In this episode you will discover: […]
In this week’s episode of Menopause Conversations, I have Clarissa Kristjansson as my guest. Clarissa is a Mindful and Menopause Expert, Author of the bestseller The Mindful Menopause and the host of Thriving Thru Menopause Podcast. Clarissa believes that life transitions give women the opportunity to explore life differently. In this episode we discuss the […]
It is time to get a better understanding of the role that the thyroid plays in some of t he symptoms that are often associated with menopause, particularly weight gain. In this episode of Menopause Conversations, you will discover: The role your thyroid plays in keeping you healthy The specific nutrients you require for a […]
Sandy Davies is the creator of the menopause balm called Happy Pause and is affectionately known as the Vag Queen. Sandy is on a mission to open the conversation around vaginal health as women age. Sandy is also full of life and vitality; this conversation was so much fun to have. Join us as Sandy […]
This is the next episode in the Understanding Menopause series and today I am chatting about the role that your liver plays in keeping your hormones balanced and you looking and feeling great. Most women don’t realise the importance of optimal liver function when it comes to balancing their hormones. This is something that most […]
From the very first moment of this podcast Rachel Lankester and I are talking about a controversial topic – the conversation around menopause that is currently taking place in the UK. With the push to get more and more women in the UK taking HRT and which has resulted in a shortage of HRT that […]
It is easy to blame symptoms such as hot flashes, weight gain, moodiness or sleep problems on Menopause or even your hormones but neither are the “real” cause of your symptoms. In this episode of Menopause Conversations, I bust through the common myth about what the cause of your symptoms are. Menopause is not the […]
Many women are looking for change as they move through mid-life, whether it is their job, their relationship or just the way in which they show up in the world. In this episode of the Menopause Conversations podcast I have Juliet Dyer (Leadership Coach) as my guest. This episode is a recording of a masterclass […]
There has been a lot of discussion recently about the need for HRT to manage symptoms associated with menopause but is this really your only option? Plus, I have heard that some Drs tell women that if they stay on the oral contraceptive pill that they will not go through menopause, this is simply not […]
In this week’s episode of Menopause Conversations, I am chatting with Ange Sinclair the Digestive Detective all about gut health and hormones. Ange had lifelong issues with her gut but it wasn’t until she started to change the food that she was eating that she started to get improvements. Some of the key points that […]
In this episode of the Menopause Conversations Podcast I discuss some of the other hormones that are important to consider as you move through your menopause transition. It is not only oestrogen and progesterone that are impacting the way that you look and feel there are also other hormones at play. These hormones include Testosterone […]
In this week’s episode I am chatting with Erica Webb from the Self-Kind Hub. Erica is a mindful movement coach who uses Somatic Exercise, Yoga and Mat Pilates to support women to shift tension and reconnect with their body through a lens of self-kindness and curiosity. Erica’s approach to movement is one that centres simplicity […]
A lot of the focus when it comes to menopause and changing hormones is around the decline in oestrogen levels, but for many women this is not the real issue. Many of the common symptoms that are associated with menopause are due to excess oestrogen levels in relation to progesterone. In fact, even before women […]
Do you experience low back pain or the inability to stand for extended periods of time? These are 2 of the signs of a weak core. In this week’s episode of Menopause Conversations, I am chatting with Peta Green who is a fitness expert who specialises in keeping women healthy and mobile as they age. […]
The second hormone that I will be discussing in this Understanding Hormone series is Oestrogen. Oestrogen is often also known as the nurturing hormone and the sense of “not giving a damn” about certain things as women age is often attributed to a woman’s decline in oestrogen. Most of the focus around menopause hormones is […]
While my primary message is that you can navigate your menopause transition with ease, this wasn’t always my story when it comes to menopause. I have had those dark days when I had no idea what was happening to me, feeling frustrated because my body seemed to be breaking down and there was nothing, I […]
Over the next few episodes, I am going to be sharing a series of presentations that I created which cover each of the different hormones and how they impact the way that you look and feel as you move through your menopause transition. Today you will discover more about progesterone, it’s role each month and […]
This is a fun episode with Jai Harvey-Yin, where she shares with us her tips for living a “fabulosity” life. First a little bit about Jai… Jai has qualifications in business, beauty therapy, teaching, disability and so on one hand, she quite traditional. She also has a huge passion and empathy for the human spirit, […]
Many women think that menopause is a single event that happens when in fact it is a time of transition. This transition can take up to 12 years (maybe even longer) to occur and for most women this transition generally starts in their early 40s. This is when hormones gradually start to shift, and some […]
Join me as I chat with Fiona Keary from Style Liberation as she shares with us how you can find your own style personality so that you not only look good but you also feel comfortable in the clothes you are wearing. Fiona recently chatted with my embrace Inner Circle members and she said that […]
I am back after 12 months break with a re-vamped podcast. New name and new content. As I re-launch this podcast it is International Women’s Day and the theme for this year is #breakthebias and I thought that I would talk about the bias that happens in healthcare and medical research. For too long women […]
What do you do when you reach your mid-stage of life and you look in the mirror and don’t really know who you are anymore. Anne McKeown is my guest on this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations and she shares what happened when she went through this. Anne is now a Life Coach who […]
In this week’s episode of the Wise Women Conversations Podcast I am sharing the final Pillar in navigating menopause with ease. This is all about your mindset and beliefs around ageing and menopause. Your belief systems will play a significant role in the way in which you are able to move through this time of […]
When I first heard the term going AF, I wasn’t sure what it meant until I asked Mitlè Southey to explain it to me. In this episode of Wise Women Conversations we chat about being alcohol free (AF), I am not sure why we need another label but here we are. Mitlè shares her journey […]
In this episode of the Wise Women Conversations podcast I share with you Pillars 3 and 4 to navigating menopause with ease. These recordings were taken from a recent 7 day Hormone Reset that I ran. Pillar 3 is all about your environment and reducing your exposure to toxins that can cause imbalances in your […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I am talking with Janet McGeever who is the Co-Author of Tantric Sex and Menopause (with Diana Richardson). This was a beautiful conversation with Janet gently sharing how it is possible to be intimate after menopause despite the changes that happening in our body’s. Janet’s book and […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I am sharing the first 2 Pillars to navigating menopause with ease. Menopause doesn’t have to be a struggle there are some simple steps that you can take to reduce your symptoms and enjoy this next stage of life and it doesn’t need to include taking any […]
This week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations was a fun one when I had Bron Roberts who is a Laughter Yoga Teacher. I had heard of laughter yoga before but I wanted to find out more. Bron shares the years when she lost her laughter and what she did to get it back. Bron also […]
Many women are afraid of deteriorating brain health as they age, this is particularly significant for women who have had a parent with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. This week is Alzheimers Disease Awareness week so I thought I would talk about what you an do to improve your brain health and reduce your risk of […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I am honoured to welcome Deb Johnstone as my guest. A few weeks ago shared an interview that I did with Deb for her Re-Inventing Midlife Summit so I thought it was time for me to have her as a guest to share her wisdom. As a […]
Sleep is one of the most common issues that concerns women as the move through menopause. As your progesterone levels drop you can find yourself having problems with your sleep but it is not only progesterone that can cause issues with your sleep. Your sleep habits play a very big role and many people have […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I am chatting with Lynn Jenkin from Horsanity. Lynn has lived a varied life in many countries and had many different careers but the one constant in her life has been horses. Now Lynn combines her love of horses into her coaching business. Lynn shares that the […]
I recently posted on my instagram account asking women to ask questions about what they were struggling with when it came to menopause, anxiety came a up a few times. On this episode of Wise Women Conversations I decided to talk about anxiety, what it is, what causes it and what you can do to […]
I often get asked will my body return to the way it was and my simple answer to that question is – NO! In this episode of the Wise Women Conversations podcast I am sharing why your body won’t go back to the way it was. I talk about how the changes that happen with […]
Recently I was a guest on the Women Re-Inventing Midlife Summit with Deb Johnstone and Deb gave me permission to share the interview on this podcast. Deb and I chat about the changes that happen to women as they come to mid-life and how important it is to look after your body at this time […]
This episode of Wise Women Conversations is another solo one from me and it is a bit of a rant. I am not sorry that I recorded this episode because I think that we need to shift our thinking around menopause but I do apologise to anyone who might be offended by what I have […]
As we get older our fashion style can change due to a changing body shape, the differences in your skin and your (possible) change in hair colour. Just because everything is changing doesn’t mean you have to lose your sense of style. This week I am chatting to Silvana Patrick who is a Personal Stylist […]
Many women tell me that they want their body to feel ‘normal’ again but maybe what you think is normal was really your hormones protecting you from the harm that you have been doing to it through your food choices, the toxins you are exposed to and the stress that you can been under. In […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I am speaking to Doris Mounsey about her health journey and how that led her to experience medically induced menopause. I often speak about natural menopause but when you have medical conditions or treatments that result in you being in menopause prematurely things can be very different. […]
This week’ episode is another solo one from me and I am talking about having a vision. Now you might wonder what has having a vision have to do with reducing your hot flushes or losing weight. It has everything to do with it. It is quite easy to get stuck in the pain and […]
Our money beliefs can impact so many different areas of our lives including our health and often we are not even aware that this is happening. In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I chat with Money Coach Jane Walters. Jane was a Financial Advisor for many years until she realised that while she […]
This week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations is a re-published conversation that I had with Faith Agugu who is the creator of a fantastic event for mid-life women called Silver Sirens. Faith invited me along to her last event and it was fantastic to see such a great line up of women who are in […]
This episode of Wise Women Conversations Podcast is a little different from normal. The first difference is that I have a Wise Man on the podcast rather than a Wise Woman. The second difference is the topic – saving children from sex trafficking. I wish that I didn’t have to have this conversation with Marc […]
In this episode of Wise Women Conversations I chat with Beverley Webb from Step Forward Coaching. Beverley had a really tough childhood but she managed to survive and eventually become a very successful business woman. But Beverley hadn’t left the trauma of her childhood behind her, it started to show up in her health and […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I am sharing 3 facebook live recordings that I have done over the past couple of weeks. I was answering some of the common questions that I receive about menopause. The topics that I have included in this episode are 3 of the most common symptoms that […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I chat with Peta Green from Strong Healthy Women all about movement and fitness. You probably know the importance of being healthy and fit but how does our fitness requirements change as we change. As your body changes with menopause so does the way you will need […]
This is the 3rd episode in the series of 3 episodes all about balancing your chakras. Learn about the throat, third eye and crown chakras. How you can balance them using meditation, food, crystals, essential oils and movement. Hopefully you have found these episodes about the chakras to be enlightening and you have been able […]
Have you ever felt embarrassed to go to the beach in your swimsuit? Have you hidden your body underneath an oversized top? Then this episode of Wise Women Conversations is a must listen to for you. I am having a chat with Anita McLachlan from Sequins and Sand which is an online store that sells […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I continue to share with you how you can balance your chakras using food, essential oils, crystals and meditation. In this episode I cover the Solar Plexus and Heart Chakras. The Solar Plexus chakra is all about your gut both physically and emotionally while the Heart chakra […]
In this week’s episode with Sandy McDonald we talk about the stories of hope, inspiration and connection that we all have. Sandy shares her story from almost bankrupt to creating a world wide movement that has helped 10s of thousands of children in Sth Africa. When Sandy started knitting squares for her Aunt in Sth […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations podcast I share with you some recordings that I created a few months ago about the Chakras – what they are, how do you know if they are out of balance and how you can re-balance them. In this episode I cover the Root and Sacral Chakras […]
What happens to relationships as you move through your menopause years? For some women it is a time of new beginnings, for others it is a time of endings. In this week’s episode of the Wise Women Conversations podcast I chat with Couples Counsellor Iman Iskander. Iman shares the different stages a relationship goes through […]
This week’s episode is a short one. I am celebrating the 50th episode of Wise Women Conversations, as well as 12 months since the podcast was started and we just clicked over 2000 listeners. So there are a few things to celebrate this week. In this episode I share with you a short communication from […]
In this episode I chat to Barbara Brangan all about Human Design. In fact Barbara goes through my Human Design report in detailed. When we recorded this I didn’t really have any idea about my Human Design Profile apart from the fact that I was a Projector. You will not only learn a lot about […]
In this episode of Wise Women Conversations I share with you how you can take control of your health and boost your immunity using food, sleep, exercise, fresh air and reducing stress. It all seems fairly straightforward so why do so many people get sick every year with a cold, flu or some other virus? […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I am have a chat with Melissa Turnock who shares her journey from being a child who was afraid to speak out. To a woman who had breast cancer and now is a strong woman who teaches others how to truly embody their body, their emotions and […]
Earlier this week I was asked by Chantal Vanderhaeghan to share with her community how you can boost your immune system. As often happens when I chat with Chantal this conversation went in many different directions. I spoke about how people experience stress differently and why there is no single way for everyone to reduce […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversation I share my personal emotions that are coming up with everything that is happening in the world at the moment. As the world seems to have gone a bit crazy I have started to feel fear, anxiety and panic. Whilst on a conscious level I know that […]
In this week’s Wise Women Conversation with Lisa Fitzpatrick we go on a journey to find your inner wise woman. Lisa shares a time when she was looking for a wise woman to guide her through a troubling time in her life, but she couldn’t find anyone. This led her on her on journey of […]
This week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations is another solo episode from Angela where she discusses the power of taking a pause. With everyone living very busy lives we often forget to stop and slow down. Business is often worn with pride like a badge of honour and we can think if we are not […]
In this weeks episode of Wise Women Conversations I chat with Spiritual Teacher Anjani Amriit about life transitions. Anjani is an Ayurvedic Practitioner as well as a Spiritual Teacher and she shares the Ayurvedic philosophy around growing older. There are 3 life stages in Ayurveda – child, adult, elder and Anjani refers to this as […]
In this episode of Wise Women Conversations I answer a common question that I often get asked – how can I balance my hormones with food? Seed cycling is something that I have used for many years in clinic with clients who were having issues with their fertility and it also works great for women […]
In this episode of Wise Women Conversations I am chatting to Claire McFee about decluttering and how she used decluttering tools to recognise what was happening in her health. Claire had been diagnosed with depression and was told that the only thing should could do was to go on anti-depressants. This wasn’t what Claire wanted […]
In this episode of Wise Women Conversations I share a bit of my background and why I do what I do. I am passionate about women understanding their body’s and how hormonal changes can impact the way that they feel. I believe that the more we speak about all of the stage of menopause the […]
In this episode of Wise Women Conversations I have a chat with Taryn Harvey who is a Tantra Intimacy Coach. We cover so much in this conversation and I think it is a very important conversation that needs to be had more often. Firstly Taryn shares how she went from being a pharmaceutical rep who […]
If you have unprocessed emotions which you suppress and hide at some point your body will react with symptoms. The longer you ignore your emotions or suppress your symptoms the worse your health will get until you develop a serious disease. Your body speaks to you with symptoms, are you ready to listen? In this […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I chat with Faith Agugu who is the creator of a fantastic event for mid-life women called Silver Sirens. Faith invited me along to her last event and it was fantastic to see such a great line up of women who are in mid-life sharing their stories […]
This week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations is another solo episode and I am speaking about the importance of sleep. I often get asked what single thing I would recommend to improve someone’s health and well-being and my answer would always be to get a good nights sleep. Sleep is highly underrated in our society […]
This week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations is a fun one with Bianca De Reus, Animal Communicator. Bianca shares how a snake encounter was the catalyst that changed her life from a analytical corporate financial employee to a self-employed animal communicator and energy healer. Whilst Bianca loves communicating with animals this conversation centres around opening […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I have a chat with Liama Aesha who is a Yoga Therapy Teacher and Shiatsu Practitioner. We talk about the role that yoga can play in healing the mind, body and spirit. Liama has a particular interest in working with people who experience anxiety and depression. She […]
As I record this podcast it is Dec 12th 2019 and we will be experiencing the final full moon for the year and for the decade. As the full moon is a time when I reflect on what has happened sine the last full moon I decided it was time to reflect on the year […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I am talking about 2 of my favourite subjects with Yvonne Shepherd – being in nature and walking. Yvonne shares her adventures from joining a gym, to buying the gym and then becoming the Marketing Director for the gym franchise for Australia and New Zealand. Not only […]
This week’s episode of the Wise Women Conversations Podcast is another solo one from me. I share with you what real personalised health solutions mean to me and how I discovered the particular system that I use. We go right back to the beginning of you and consider your genes as well as many different […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations we go on a bit of a journey to discover the role that your mind plays in the way you are feeling. My guest on this episode is Shan Withnell, a dear friend of mine, she is an intuitive massage therapist and hypnotherapist. Shan has always had […]
This week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations is a recording of an interview that I did with Bianca De Reus of Connected Beings for her summit last year. This conversation goes in many different directions as we discuss stress and how it impacts your body and your life and how by being connected to our […]
This week’s Wise Women Conversations is one that I wish we didn’t have to have but it is a very important topic. I am speaking to Rochelle Courtney from Share the Dignity about a very real problem in this country – Period Poverty!! To be honest until I came across the work that Rochelle was […]
This week’s episode is a recording of a live video that I did with Jodee Monckton from Enhance Your Healing. I share what happens to your hormones as you move through your 40s and beyond. We talk about how you can tell if you have a hormonal imbalance and what you can do to re-balance […]
Wise Women Conversations is back after a short break with a solo episode from Angela. In this weeks episode Angela shares with you the importance of a healthy liver when it comes to balancing your hormones. Many of the common symptoms associated with peri-menopause are related to an under functioning liver. Angela shares: •the role […]
In this episode of Wise Women Conversations I chat with Jennifer Forster who is the author of the book “The Power of a Peaceful Woman – 49 Ways to Drop the Armour and Defuse the Drama”. I loved this conversation with Jen as she shared the story of when her life fell apart and a […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations Angela discusses the impact of food on your hormones and any symptoms of menopause that you might be experiencing. Many women don’t understand the important role that food plays in the way in which they feel and food is even more important as our hormones start to […]
In this episode of Wise Women Conversations I chat with Mitle Southey all about Women’s Circles. Mitle started her career off in the corporate world as a corporate Lawyer, she then went on to be a health coach, run an organic cafe and now her life is all about women’s circles. Mitle shares the power […]
In this week’s Wise Women Conversations I speak with Chantal Vanderhaeghen about a very important topic – women who reach menopause without having children. For some women the choice not to have children is a conscious one but for Chantal it wasn’t. She had always wanted to have children but going into an early menopause […]
In this episode of Wise Women Conversations your host Angela Counsel takes you through the 7 steps to help you navigate the menopause transition with ease. These steps form the basis of Angela’s work with her clients and her programs, it is also what she has implemented into her life. Angela describes the steps like […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I chat with Brenda Tsiaousis all about courage. Brenda has written a book called Courage to Bloom and she shares her story as a faith based business mentor. For many years Brenda hid her faith from the public eye because she was afraid that it would impact […]
In this Wise Women Conversation I chat with Chantal Vanderhaeghen from Unfold your Freedom. This conversation was taken from a facebook live that I did with Chantal the previous week and we talk all about menopause, what happens with your hormones, the physical symptoms that some women experience plus we also talk about finding your […]
In this week’s Wise Women Conversation I have a chat with Angela Raspass who is a Business Mentor who helps women create their Next Chapter Business. Many women in their mid-stage if life decide to start businesses that fulfil them and give them purpose. Our conversation takes many different paths as we discuss the longing […]
In this episode of Wise Women Conversations your host Angela Counsel shares with you some great natural solutions to help you manage your menopause associated symptoms. She shares her favourite herbs, nutrients and food solutions for common symptoms such as hot flushes, insomnia, anxiety and depression. As with anything health related please don’t use the […]
In this week’s Wise Women Conversations I chat with Natalie Southgate who is the creator of Chakradance a fantastic dance technique that can help you connect to your body and heal yourself. Natalie shares how she created Chakradance 20 years ago and how it helped her to heal and to completely change her life. Natalie […]
In this week’s Wise Women Conversations I catch up with Lisa Entwisle to talk all about connection. Connection to self, connection to others, connection to nature. The conversation takes down several different rabbit holes as we discuss the masks that women wear and the fear that some have when it comes to taking off their […]
In this week’s Wise Women Conversation Keri Norley joins us to talk about finding yourself and accepting yourself. Keri shares her journey over the past few years from being sick and overwhelmed to thriving in a different country where she knows very few people. Keri had the opportunity to start again and at the same […]
This week’s Wise Women Conversation is with Kathy Wong, who is making a difference in the lives of thousands of children in India. Having retired from her business to live in the country Kathy decided that sitting around gardening wasn’t enough for her, she wanted to make an impact in the world. This led to […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations Angela talks all about hormones in menopause. Many women are aware of the drop in oestrogen but there are other hormonal changes that occur that can also affect the way you feel and your emotions. If you would like to continue this conversation why not pop over […]
In this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversation I share with you an audio version of a video that I created a few months ago called What is Menopause? This is a first part in a series of videos that I created to guide women through this stage of life. Have a listen and if […]
On this week’s episode of Wise Women Conversations I sit down to have a conversation with Irena Geller whi is an Emotional Eating Coach. Irena shares what emotional is and how it can impact your health. She also shares the link between adrenal burnout and emotional eating as well as the role that your cultural […]
In this episode of Wise Women Conversations I share with you what the word Maga means, why I use it and what it isn’t. I also share how I came to find Maga, this word was gifted to me several different ways. Have a listen and let me know who is your Maga Woman? Have […]
Many women as the reach their mid-stage of life can feel lost and not sure who they are. In this week’s Wise Women’s Conversations I speak with Fiona Van Lochem about tapping into your inner wise warrior woman. Fiona shares some tips on how to let your inner child out to play and to have […]
In this Wise Women Conversation Angela and Carren Smith discuss how to live life effortlessly. Carren Smith as a Bali Bomb survivor has known tragedy in her life, this led to years of depression as Carren tried to come to terms with being a survivor when her two best friends died. What happened that day […]
In this episode of Wise Women Conversations Angela and Caitlin Grace pelvic floor health and the impact that menopause can have on your pelvic floor. The conversation goes in many different directions as also discuss our connection to feminine energy and our womb space. To learn more about Caitlin visit www.caitlingraceauthor.com and to read some […]
Welcome to the first episode of Wise Women Conversations, in this episode you will meet your host Angela Counsel and learn why this podcast was created and who it is for.
On this special World Arthritis Day episode of Joint Action, we are bringing together some of the most moving moments from our patient stories series, where real people share what it is like to live with osteoarthritis, and more importantly, what they did about it. Whether you are newly diagnosed, have been living with osteoarthritis […]
In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Pamela Brown, CNN anchor and chief investigative correspondent, and host of the network’s new women’s health streaming series Body Language by CNN — born from an experience Pamela nearly kept hidden. In the same year she lost her mother, while covering the White […]
⚡️This week we get the absolute gift of talking with brilliant entertainer/activist and the ACLU'S first-ever Artist Ambassador for Transgender Justice MISS PEPPERMINT ! ⚡️ ⚡️Pepp & Alicia get into the overlap between trans rights, peri/menopause care, reproductive access, and bodily autonomy. Pepp makes the case that attacks on trans people are really attacks on […]
How do you build muscle and stay strong as you age? For most of us, muscle loss starts in our 30s. It’s easy to think that you can combat this and stay strong into old age by strength training and eating plenty of protein. Exercise and macros matter, but scientists are uncovering another important piece […]
If you’re already fighting belly fat and weight gain in midlife, the last thing you want is to start hormone therapy and watch the scale climb even higher. So does HRT actually cause weight gain? In this episode of The Menopause Makeover, we’re digging into what the research really says about hormone replacement therapy, perimenopause […]
Je partner, je kinderen en je beste vriendin waren niet ziek, en toch zijn ook zij aan het herstellen. Veerle Willems kijkt terug op wat het met haar gezin deed en klinisch psychologe Sara Cornelis vertelt hoe je het evenwicht thuis weer rechttrekt, en waarom je omgeving daar zelf ook mee geholpen mag worden.Mijn nieuwe […]
Dagelijks slik je een pilletje dat je beschermt tegen herval, maar dat kan jou ook doet zweten, kraken en verloren doen lopen in je eigen hoofd. Tweelingzus Marjolein Colpaert deelt haar ervaring en dr. Nynke Willers vertelt wat de impact is van antihormonale therapie. Mijn nieuwe ik is een 6-delige Gezond Geluk Special over het […]
Je hoofd kan trager werken dan vroeger en de vermoeidheid na een kankerbehandeling kan van die aard dat die niet zomaar weggaat na een nachtje goed slapen. Charlotte Schrooten vertelt hoe dat er bij haar uitziet, oncoloog dr. Christel Fontaine legt uit waar dat vandaan komt en hoe je er een nieuw normaal mee opbouwt. […]
Wanneer ben je klaar om weer te beginnen, en wie beslist dat eigenlijk? Bondgenoten Nancy Lelubre en Leen Goossens begeleiden vrouwen bij hun terugkeer naar het werk en duiden wat er daarbij fout maar ook goed kan lopen. Mijn nieuwe ik is een 6-delige Gezond Geluk Special over het leven na borstkanker, gehost door Marieke […]
Vrijen kan pijn doen, je libido is verdwenen en je partner durft je misschien niet meer aan te raken. Seksuologe Marlies Meersman en gynaecologe dr. Nynke Willers leggen uit wat er lichamelijk verandert en wat daar wel of niet aan te doen is. NS ID XL-6640-Revision date 09/2026-LB Local code 1959 Mijn nieuwe ik is […]
You have tried the plan. Maybe three plans. You made it eleven days and then a hard week ended with a candy bar you ate in the car before you pulled out of the parking lot. And the thought that followed was not “that plan did not fit my body.” It was, “I just do […]
HELP US WIN A SIGNAL AWARD – VOTE FOR THE TAMSEN SHOW HERE Women learn early which parts of themselves make other people comfortable. After enough years, that performance can begin to feel like our identity, and the intuition underneath it goes quiet. Dr. Ellen Vora spent much of her life inside that worldview. A […]
Mijn nieuwe ik is een 6-delige Gezond Geluk Special over het leven na borstkanker, gehost door Marieke Colpaert. Elke donderdag verschijnt er een nieuwe aflevering. Het zijn gesprekken over wat is geweest, maar vooral over wat nog komt, wat wél helpt en waarbij ook de omgeving wordt aangesproken, want kanker treft iedereen. Marieke kreeg de […]
What happens after a breast cancer diagnosis and how can patients make informed decisions about screening, treatment, menopause, and life beyond cancer? This week, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky author of Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer, breaks down the complex realities of breast cancer and offers practical guidance for patients, survivors, previvors, and […]
Everyone’s Talking About Creatine. But Should Cancer Survivors Take It? Creatine seems to be everywhere right now. But what actually is it, what can it do for our strength and muscle, and the big question for this community: is it safe to take after cancer, and can it help with symptoms of menopause? Today I […]
Every one of us runs on a biological rhythm – a finely tuned system that controls when we feel alert, when we feel tired, and even how we process food. But here’s the problem: modern life doesn’t always respect this rhythm. Late nights, early alarms, and irregular meals put many of us out of sync […]
What if the workouts you’re doing to lose weight are actually missing the thing your midlife body needs most? For years, women were told that weight loss meant more cardio, more calories burned, lighter weights, and maybe a little less food. So when the scale stopped moving, we naturally assumed we needed to work harder. […]
Have you spent years thinking about food, your weight, and what you should or shouldn’t be eating? Maybe you’ve tried diet after diet, but the constant food thoughts and emotional eating never really went away. That’s where my client Debra found herself. She had been thinking about food, weight, and her body since she was […]
In this episode of unPAUSED, recorded on location at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Trisha Pasricha, neurogastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and author of the new book You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong. Women in perimenopause and menopause who […]
In deze aflevering hebben Libelle-journalistes Herte en Birte het met psychiater en rouwdeskundige Uus Knopsover verlies. Uus’ broer Casper vertrok meer dan 20 jaar geleden op reis naar Venezuala en keerde nooit meer terug. Wat doet zo’n verlies met een mens? Hoe geef je het een plaats (als dat al kan)? En wat is Uus’ […]
Discover the Menopause Conversations Podcast – your go-to resource for natural solutions to thrive during the menopause transition! Hosted by Angela Counsel, a qualified naturopath and menopause coach, this podcast dives into everything you need to know about navigating menopause without relying on HRT. From tackling stubborn weight gain, hot flushes, and brain fog to […]
