Menopause moods & cognition for World Menopause Day

Peri Menopause Power

October 16, 2022 ∙ 32 mins
Episode 47

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In this episode, we speak with Dr Kerri-Ann Hughes, Senior Lecturer from Massey's School of Nursing. Dr Hughes is part of an international research team looking at nurses' experience of Menopause. 

In this insightful conversation we speak with Kerri-Ann about her international research and the desired outcomes to support nurses, why Menopause is not a mental health issue and we discuss the important theme behind this years World Menopause Day. 

World Menopause Day is Tuesday October 18th. The theme for World Menopause Day is Mood and Cognition and bringing to light how Menopause can impact our mood and cognition. We also see it as an opportunity to bring to light some of the lifestyle strategies we can all be doing to support our mood and cognition, leading into and during Menopause. 

To celebrate World Menopause Day, we are hosting a FREE webinar Menopause in the Workplace: Starting the Conversation. This webinar aims to address why we need to address Menopause at work and will explore ways to build confidence around having the conversation about it. We'd love you to join us and book in to attend this webinar. BOOK IN HERE We are hosting this webinar October 18th 12pm (Australian EDST). 

 

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Peri Menopause Power

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47

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October 16, 2022

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32 mins
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    Welcome to this week’s episode and to the second installment of our Symptoms Series which is about Osteoporosis.  In this week’s episode, we talk about bone density, osteoporosis and how women need to be aware of and mindful of their bone health.  Lisa shares some key information and stats about bone density and why this […]

  • Menopause Symptoms Series – Weight Gain

    Welcome to this week’s episode of Peri Menopause Power. This episode kicks off a mini series where we take a deep dive into some of the key symptoms that women really struggle with as well as those that we think women need to know more about.  In this episode we talk about weight gain – […]

  • I wish I knew then what I know now

    In this episode, Natalie brings to light some of her own greatest personal learnings about Peri Menopause particularly from the perspective of a woman who is not there yet.  Lisa and Nat’s mission is to educate women well before they come into Peri Menopause about what it is, why we go through it and of […]

  • Humanising women's life phases with Renee Barnes

    In this week’s episode we have a wonderfully beautiful conversation with HR expert Renee Barnes. Mum of two and founder of The People Paradox, Renee works with small to medium sized organisations to build their people strategy, foundations and programs that enable sustainable growth, engagement, and performance. She founded her business because at the time […]

  • Giving yourself permission, unapologetically

    In this week’s episode, Lisa and Nat have a candid conversation about giving ourselves permission to make the decisions you need to make to support your health, wellbeing overall life particularly during pivotal life phases.  One key decision that many women grapple with is whether to take MHT or not. Unfortunately, the decision fatigue over […]

  • Women Supporting Women with Therese ONeill

    “Be where your feet are” – Therese ONeill. In this week’s episode, we chat with coach, mentor and keynote speaker Therese ONeill. Therese started her first Business, Alphabroker Mentoring back in 2008, where she mentored over 200 start-up Business Owners over 10 years, culminating in her Winning the prestigious Finance Brokers Association of Australia’s Mentor […]

  • Embracing your true colours in Menopause with Kath Roberts

    “Life is happening through me and I need to allow space” – Kath Roberts In this week’s episode, we are sure you are going to love listening to the beautiful and inspiring wisdom of our guest Kath Roberts.  Kath Roberts is a trained colour therapist and systems coach, an author and international teacher of colour […]

  • Navigating Trauma and Menopause with Karen Percy

    In this weeks episode, we have the absolute pleasure of speaking with journalist, advocate, mentor and trauma trainer Karen Percy.  Karen has been reporting for more than three and a half decades and has travelled the world – living in Toronto, Bangkok and Russia – as a broadcaster and writer. She’s skilled in  audio, video […]

  • The Menstrual Revolution we have to have with Jane Bennett

    In this week’s episode we are joined by menstrual educator and author Jane Bennett.  With a background in social work and clinical hypnotherapy Jane hasworked with Natural Fertility Management since 1990. In 2000 Jane created Celebration Day for Girls, a program for 10-12 year-old girls with their mothers, and later Fathers Celebrating Daughters for dads. […]

  • Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces with Lou Lugsdin

    In this episode, we welcome Lou Lugsdin to our podcast. A qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience, Lou has held many roles in the education sector. This broad career experience has provided Lou with the wisdom and expertise to be able to help people who are feeling frazzled, stressed out, overwhelmed, stuck, facing […]

  • Embracing your female advantage

    In this week’s episode, Lisa and Nat share some key snippets from their Masterclass The Female Advantage. This masterclass was recorded last week as a webinar for their online community Women Thriving Together.  The Female Advantage is a signature workshop of Own Your Health Collective. Some of the key takeaways from this episode include a […]

  • My Peri Menopause Story with Grace Zielinski

    “We give away our power by not knowing”  In this episode we have a beautiful raw and honest conversation with Grace Zielinski – an award-winning IT Executive. She is the Founder of ‘Menopause with Grace’ an online site and community designed to empower women to take an active role in their mid-life hormonal change. During […]

  • Unpicking Women's Lives, Health & Careers

    Welcome to this week’s episode, where Lisa and Nat take you on a journey through the decades, from the roaring 20s right through to the super 60s.  There’s been a common theme over our decades and that has been the unspoken words about our cycles, our physiology and our phases.  Lisa and Nat share with […]

  • Talking Menopause with the Meno Doctor Linda Dear

    In this episode we excitedly bring you our wonderful conversation with Meno Doctor Dr Linda Dear MBBS, FRNZCGP, BA (Hons) Psychology, DRCOG, NCMP. Dr Linda is a UK trained doctor and certified menopause practitioner with the North American Menopause Society. She is the director of Menodoctor – a private menopause clinic based in New Zealand […]

  • Coming into your power this IWD

    In light of International Women’s Day this coming week, Lisa and Natalie talk about the power of themed days to invoke inspiration, education and change.  IWD represents an opportunity to celebrate women from all walks of life. Having just hosted their own IWD event, Lisa and Natalie recap some of the key themes from their […]

  • My Peri Menopause Story with Corrie Stathis

    Welcome to our new series of episodes where we share the very personal story from an “everyday woman” who is navigating her way through Peri Menopause.  Today we interview Corrie Stathis, Scottish born Melbourne mum. Mum of 3 girls (20,18 and 16), wife and lover of all things health / wellness as well as the […]

  • Is it Peri Menopause?

    In this week’s episode Lisa and Nat have a candid chat about the the things they are seeing and hearing with women they speak to. Am I going through Peri Menopause is one of the most unanswered questions that women have. They seek advise from medical professionals to often be turned away multiple times before […]

  • Embracing the second half of your life with Maryon Stewart

    Maryon Stewart joins us this week to talk about embracing the second half of your life. Maryon Stewart is the author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally and 27 other books. A world-renowned healthcare expert, she has helped tens of thousands of women around the world overcome PMS and menopause symptoms without using drugs or hormones. […]

  • Finding courage in your transformations with Jean Sum

    In this episode, we excitedly speak with Courage and Transformation Coach Jean Jing Yin Sum. Jean is a beautiful divine woman who guides and supports women and men to embody their courage and manifest their deepest desires through life transformations.  Throughout our chat with Jean we talk about the power of connecting to our courage […]

  • Creating Thriving Health Part 4

    Welcome to Part 4 of our Creating Thriving Health Mini Series. This is the last episode in this series but by no means least important.  In today’s episode we talk through Emotional Health and in particular the importance of our relationships and connections that support us, serve us and contribute to our whole health and […]

  • Creating Thriving Health Part 3

    Welcome to Part 3 of our mini series Creating Thriving Health.  The focus of this mini series is to give you some practical information and insights into how you can support and nurture your whole health. The start of the year brings with it the usual messages of setting new years resolutions or losing weight […]

  • Creating Thriving Health Part 2

    We welcome you to Part 2 of our Creating Thriving Health Mini Series.  In this episode we talk about Physical Health and how there are a multitude of ways that you can support your physical health. We also talk about the incidence of stress – both good and bad stress and the role stress plays […]

  • Creating thriving health Part 1

    Happy New Year listeners! We hope the holiday season and the start of the year has been a beautiful time and will continue to be into 2023.  As you would know, the beginning of a new year always brings focus around new years resolutions. We despise the thought process around new years resolutions and believe […]

  • The year that was 2022

    Welcome to our final episode for 2022! In this episode we take a moment to reflect on the year that saw an increase in Menopause awareness and conversation, fabulous interviews with amazing women who all have story to share and there was a touch of personal challenge together with some lessons for you.  We are […]

  • Tips for surviving the festive season

    In this episode, we are talking all things survival tips for the festive season. Of course Peri Menopause doesn’t stop in the midst of the silly and crazy (and joyful and loving) season so we wanted to share some simple things that you can do to support your greatest health and wellbeing, not just now […]

  • Shifting the alcohol mindset with Kathryn Elliott

    In this week’s episode we speak with The Alcohol Mindset Coach Kathryn Elliott.  It was a fascinating conversation and in fact rather than having a structured interview for this episode, we simply hit record on our conversation.  Kathryn Kathryn works as a certified This Naked Mind alcohol coach and has been living alcohol free since […]

  • Caring for your skin in Menopause with Vicky Jamieson

    Welcome to another episode of Peri Menopause Power.  In this episode we have a insightful and inspiring conversation with Natural Anti-Ageing & Wellness Expert Skin Nutritionist & Vitality Consultant, Vicky Jamieson.  With more than 30 years in the wellness & anti-ageing industry, Vicky’s passion lies in sharing her wisdom to help women feel vibrant and […]

  • Unspoken life phases of women with Kath Kovac

    In our 50th episode we have a wonderful conversation with Dr Kath Kovac.  Kath is a science editor and workshop facilitator based in a small community one hour from Canberra. She also teaches the mindful arts of tai chi, qigong and meditation, and facilitates women’s circles in her local community and online. Through her new […]

  • Being vulnerable through Menopause

    In this episode, we channel our best Brene Brown inspiration to talk about vulnerability and in particular finding a way to be vulnerable with not just others but with ourselves.  We know that you know what a change going through Peri Menopause is and we appreciate the challenge of talking about what we are experiencing, […]

  • Being a Menopause Champion with Barbara Hamilton Bruce

    In this week’s episode we have an incredibly impactful conversation with Barbara Hamilton-Bruce. Barbara is head of client and business operations at Simmons & Simmons Solutions Limited, an international law firm based in the UK. And Barbara has been pivotal in bringing Menopause awareness and education to her workplace in the UK.  Barbara gets deeply […]

  • Thriving through Menopause

    In this episode, Natalie and Lisa talk through this idea of “thriving” through Menopause.  The word thriving comes up a lot in conversations as we try to shift the mindset about Menopause and the experience. A recent workshop we facilitated brought some fascinating insights and ones which we wanted to share with you.  We talk […]

  • Menopause moods & cognition for World Menopause Day

    In this episode, we speak with Dr Kerri-Ann Hughes, Senior Lecturer from Massey’s School of Nursing. Dr Hughes is part of an international research team looking at nurses’ experience of Menopause.  In this insightful conversation we speak with Kerri-Ann about her international research and the desired outcomes to support nurses, why Menopause is not a […]

  • One year of Peri Menopause Power

    In this episode we celebrate one year of our podcast!  As we share in this episode, having our own podcast was on our list of things to create and achieve over the last couple of years. It wasn’t until we realised the real lack of education and awareness of Menopause and the fact that many […]

  • Turning a new leaf with Hannah Boyd

    In this week’s episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Naturopath, Hannah Boyd. As a Naturopath, Hannah’s philosophy focuses on your stories and your symptoms, while providing personalised care in an inclusive environment – with a few laughs along the way. Hannah has a wonderful, simple and no nonsense approach to health and wellbeing […]

  • Menopause Support with Nature's Help

    In this week’s episode we had the pleasure of chatting with not one, but two incredible ladies – Kirsty Strowger and Mone Hecke of Nature’s Help.  With long-held passions for inner health and natural healing, Kirsty Strowger started Nature’s Help in 2012 as a weight loss supplement manufacturer with over 400 Australian stockists. Her business […]

  • Make Menopause Matter Cairns Summit Highlights

    In this episode, we bring you some of the key takeaways from the Australiasian Menopause Society Menopause Congress Summit.  We recorded this episode after Day 2 of the summit while it was fresh in our mind to bring you some of the incredible learning, awareness and conversations that was shared over the two days.  We […]

  • Supporting Women's Mental Health with Liptember

    In this weeks episode we have an insightful chat with Marketing and Communications Manager of Liptember Foundation, Katrina Locandro. Katrina is a strategic mind and marketing force behind the Liptember Foundation. She has a literal sense of humour and an enormous passion for women’s mental health. The Liptember Foundation supports every woman to achieve their […]

  • Creating change with one Menopause conversation at a time

    In this episode, Lisa and Nat have a great conversation about the things they are hearing and seeing when it comes to Menopause at Work.  They touch on some of the research and statistics that strongly support the need to address Menopause in the Workplace and talk through how powerful a collective change can be […]

  • Let's Talk Menopause Hormone Therapy with Dr Fatima Khan

    In this episode we welcome back Dr Fatima Khan to our podcast. Dr Fatima Khan is a highly skilled Peri-Menopause and Menopause Specialist with a holistic approach to women’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. She last appeared on our podcast on 23 May and it’s fair to say that we only just touched the tip […]

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine with Karolina Cass

    In this episode, we chat with Dr. Karolina Cass who is a doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She is the owner of Williamstown Wellness Co and is passionate in assisting her clients to return to a state of health where they can continue the life they seek.  Whether the goal is physical, emotional, or spiritual, […]

  • How to improve your memory with Tansel Ali

    In this week’s episode we have the absolute pleasure speaking with memory expert Tansel Ali. Tansel Ali is a 4-Time Australian Memory Champion helping individuals, teams & organisations boost their brain power & learning performance. A memory expert he is most famously known for memorising two Yellow Pages phone books in only 24 days.  For […]

  • Learning to shift your energy with Ilana K

    In this episode, we have a fabulous chat with kinesiologist and energy coach Ilana K.  Ilana’s own health journey with chronic fatigue, irregular cycles and auto-immune disease taught her that slowing down, finding moments of stillness, and listening to the body’s intuition are not just important – they are essential.  Ilana is passionate about teaching […]

  • It's time to talk Menopause in the Workplace

    In this episode, Lisa and Nat passionately talk about why they are advocates for shifting mindsets about Menopause in the Workplace.  With the UK citing “Menopausal women the fastest growing workforce demographic” this important and pivotal phase of life can no longer be ignored or silenced.  Our work involves supporting and guiding individuals to live […]

  • Simply Happy with Narelle King

    In this weeks episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with organisational and wellness coach Narelle King. Through her business, Simply Happy Narelle helps individuals and families with additional needs or organisational challenges to implement simple organisational strategies so that they can create a clutter-free, safe and functional home. She also teaches Yin & Nidra […]

  • Love your Sleep

    In this episode, we deep dive into the importance of a good night’s sleep at any stage of life along with Peri Menopause. Sleep plays a critical role in reducing your risk of developing certain chronic illnesses, keeping your brain and digestion healthy and boosting your immune system.  Sleep not only plays a vital role […]

  • Celebrating the gift of ageing with Tracy Minnoch-Nuku

    In this week’s episode with speak with women’s health and fitness author, podcaster and all round awesome woman Tracy Minnoch-Nuku.  Tracy is an educated and experienced advocate for women’s health and fitness. With over 30 years in the fitness industry, Tracy began her career as a Group Fitness Teacher and Personal Trainer where she transformed […]

  • An opportunity to reflect and grow

    In this week’s episode, we offer you something a little different. After quite a few episodes of education, discussion and interviews we wanted to take this opportunity to give you a chance to reflect and grow.  With the first six months of this year coming to a close, now is a perfect time to reflect […]

  • Knowing your power with Astrologer Tessa McPeake

    In this episode, we speak with Tessa McPeake.  Tessa is an Astrologer, Counsellor, and Spiritual Carer with superb listeningskills and an eye for detail. She specialises in helping people understandtheir life path and know their power for healthy, conscious living. Tessa believes that we all need to be heard and respected without judgement, especially when […]

  • A healthy lifestyle is the ultimate Goodmix with Jeanie McClymont

    In this week’s episode, we have a wonderful conversation with Jeanie McClymont – founder of GoodMix. – who creates functional food to help fix your health and the health of the planet.  Jeanie is a naturopath turned food manufacturer, with years of experience helping women to feel better using mainly food & lifestyle modifications. She […]

  • The feel good revolution with make up artist Amanda Ramsay

    In this week’s episode, we have such a fun chat with professional make up artist and expert Amanda Ramsay.  Through her business “Amanda Ramsay Makeup”, she is on a mission to help women over 40 feel damn fabulous about themselves by helping them refresh their look, rekindle their love for makeup, find themselves again and […]

  • Harnessing the power of stress during Peri Menopause

    In this week’s episode Lisa and Nat talk all things stress. They explore what it actually is, why our response to stress is where the opportunity lies and what happens in your body when you are stressed.  There is no denying that there is a lot of stress around us every single day. The best […]

  • An empowered Menopause transition with Dr Fatima Khan

    In today’s episode, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Menopause specialist and expert Dr Fatima Khan. Dr Fatima Khan is a highly skilled Peri-Menopause and Menopause Specialist with a holistic approach to women’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.  We loved this conversation so much for so many different reasons. Dr Fatima talks openly […]

  • A thriving career during Peri Menopause with Renata Bernarde

    In this weeks episode we have an incredible chat with Job Hunting expert and career strategist Renata Bernarde. Renata’s coaching, services, and social media presence aim to increase career literacy for professionals in the corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors. She believes professionals should always invest in their careers to maximize their results and achieve their […]

  • The power of a supportive community with Lilliana Bravo Quiroz

    In today’s episode we have a beautiful chat with Lilliana Bravo Quiroz, community extraordinaire and business owner of Casa Bonita. When Lilliana came to Australia sixteen years ago from Colombia she could never have imagined the life she would lead. From learning to speak English to meeting her husband and having her children to now […]

  • Support yourself through the top Menopause Symptoms

    In today’s episode we shine a light on three of the most impactful Menopause symptoms. There is something like 30 symptoms that women can experience through Peri Menopause and beyond, but the three we discuss today seem to be the most common ones that we hear from our client and community.  We have a very […]

  • Developing your Menopause Mindset

    In this episode, we take you on the journey of developing your Menopause Mindset.  We know that coming into Peri Menopause can bring with it uncertainty, confusion, overwhelm and stress… at the end of the day, it is a new “physical” experience for us all. In this episode, Natalie and Lisa have a thought provoking […]

  • Peri Menopause support through food

    In this episode, we start the conversation (of many episodes) about food and the importance of food as a lifestyle support strategy for Peri Menopause, in fact for life.  As we discussed many times, women go through many many changes throughout their entire lifetime and Peri Menopause is one of those significant changes as we […]

  • Exercising through Peri Menopause with Mish Wright

    In today’s episode we have an incredible chat with Mish Wright – Women’s Fitness Expert, educator, writer and speaker.  At our 2021 World Menopause Day event, Mish stared as a panelist providing her incredible insights into exercise, starting exercise during Peri Menopause and the obstacles that get in the way of us women exercising. After […]

  • Women Beyond 40 with Sandy Lowres

    In today’s episode, we excitedly share with you our inspiring chat with Sandy Lowres. Sandy Lowres is the Creative Director of award-winning platform Wb40 – Women Beyond Forty, and the host of the popular podcast The Good Girl Confessional.  With a background in writing, Sandy is an advocate for representation of Women over the age of […]

  • Love Your Style, Love Your Body with Jane Vandermeer

    In this week’s episode, we are thrilled to share our delightful conversation with holistic stylist Jane Vandermeer of Finesse Business and Style. Jane helps women find the right clothes, to love the size they are right now. Jane is a highly intuitive, gentle and innovative thought leader. She has always had a love for high […]

  • Building your confidence during Peri Menopause with Vanessa Murphy

    In Today’s episode we are excited to be joined by confidence coach Vanessa Murphy. Vanessa is the Founder of VM Coaching and the host of Women In Confidence podcast – her businesses enable women to be their truly brilliant and confident selves at work. As well as running her own confidence coaching practice, Vanessa is also […]

  • The power of letting go

    In this weeks episode we bring you something a little different. We have used this episode to introduce you to one of the most beautiful poems we have ever heard – She Let Go which is written by Saffire Rose. When Natalie first stumbled upon this poem she was taken with it immediately and knew […]

  • Adapting to living your best life with Nicole Avery

    In this episode we have an inspiring and thought provoking chat with Nicole Avery, mum of 5 kids, a passionate business owner of Planning with Kids (one of Australia’s top parenting blogs) and her newest business Adapt Drinks. Throughout this episode you will hear Nicole talk so passionately about supporting other women and their health, […]

  • Adapting to living your best life with Nicole Avery

    In this episode we have an inspiring and thought provoking chat with Nicole Avery, mum of 5 kids, a passionate business owner of Planning with Kids (one of Australia’s top parenting blogs) and her newest business Adapt Drinks. Throughout this episode you will hear Nicole talk so passionately about supporting other women and their health, […]

  • Putting PLAY back into Menopause

    In today’s episode we chat with Danielle Novytarger. Danielle is a breath fresh air when it comes to Menopause, movement and overall health. She is open and honest about this stage of life and her own personal Perimenopause story.  We talk through how at 46 she decided to enter a body building competition that coincided […]

  • How can coaching help women in Peri Menopause

    In this episode, Natalie and Lisa have a great conversation about how health coaching can support women going through Peri Menopause. It is no secret that this phase of life can have tremendous impacts on your lifestyle, your emotions, your health, your work and overall life. Many women end up on a quest searching for […]

  • Talking Menopause without the taboo

    In this week’s episode, Lisa and Nat chat about how to actually talk about Menopause, not just with your doctor or your workplace but with your friends and loved ones. Even though Peri Menopause/Menopause is a completely natural and normal phase of life, women are still embarrassed, ashamed or scared about talking about what they […]

  • Finding purpose in Peri Menopause

    In our first episode for 2022, we bring our heartwarming conversation with Justine Cox. A business owner, leadership coach and mother, Justine is candid, raw and honest about her very personal experience of Peri Menopause. She knew being a new mum in her 40s would bring with it some challenges and changes but she had […]

  • Happy Pause Menopause with Sandy Davies

    In this week’s episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Sandy Davies, Queenslander based founder of Happy Pause Balm. Sandy is openly personal about her own Peri Menopause experience and why the symptom of vaginal dryness became her life mission to support other women with her simple, preservative free natural solution.  Sandy is full […]

  • Natalie's personal menstrual story

    In this week’s episode Natalie takes us on her journey of the highs and lows of her menstrual cycle. Natalie gets personal about how she has felt about her monthly periods and the wake up call which finally made her realise that her monthly cycles are something to embrace, use and understand for her greatest […]

  • Lisa's personal experience with Peri Menopause

    In today’s episode, Lisa speaks openly about her own journey through Peri Menopause. She talks through her symptoms over the last decade and how she has and continues to still manage them. Lisa talks about her greatest lessons over her journey and how that has shaped where she is today in life.  And then finally […]

  • Why Peri Menopause and Power can be used in the same sentence

    Welcome to Episode 7 of Peri Menopause Power.  In today’s episode, we start the conversation about our belief that you can own your power during Peri Menopause. In fact, we believe and know that you can define what Peri Menopause looks, feels and is for you.  Given women are living 30 – 40 years beyond […]

  • Embracing and Thriving through Peri Menopause

    Welcome back to Peri Menopause Power – your personal space for learning, strategies and experiences.  In today’s episode Lisa and Nat open up around the idea that you can embrace and thrive during Menopause.  By the time you reach menopause you will have experienced many ups and downs throughout your life. This is a time […]

  • A Whole Health approach to Peri Menopause

    This is our Masterclass Episode where we introduce you to a holistic approach to your health, wellbeing, energy, confidence and life. This masterclass was originally recorded for our Peri Menopause Power program. We take you through our 5 pillar framework and discuss the importance of nurturing your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. You will […]

  • Let's Talk Menopause

    Welcome to Episode 4 of the Peri Menopause Power Podcast.  It has been a big couple of weeks at Own Your Health HQ. We hosted our World Menopause Day Panel Discussion and we have launched our signature membership program Peri Menopause Power  The key message to come from of these and of course we knew […]

  • Bringing back to the basics – your monthly cycles

    Welcome to Episode 3. In this episode we strip it back to the bare basics of being a woman – our monthly cycles.  We break down the “unknowns” of our cycle and introduce you to the powerful four phases of a woman’s cycle – of which most women do not know.  Be prepared to be […]

  • Why are we talking about Peri Menopause now?

    In this episode of Peri Menopause Power we delve into what Peri Menopause is and why we feel it is the time to start the conversation about it.  We share our insights, research and our own personal experiences and viewpoints on why the time for women to start knowing their bodies better starts now.  Connect […]

  • Welcome to Peri Menopause Power

    Welcome to the first episode of Peri Menopause Power. In this episode we introduce you to us, Natalie and Lisa as your hosts of this podcast.  We take you on journey through our own personal stories, why we are passionate about women’s health and why we want to help women to use their female power […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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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    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 336 🚀 Why Women Over 40 Are Starting Businesses — and Winning, with Lindsay Pinchuk

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  • Gisèle Pelicot: My Life Before The World Knew My Name | Pt. 1

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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 […]

  • Your Body Reset: How to Eat & Exercise for a Healthier and Longer Life

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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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • How to Reverse Diet to Break a Weight Loss Plateau in Menopause

    In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to implement a reverse diet, including how to calculate your maintenance calories, when to increase calories gradually versus jumping straight to maintenance, and what to expect during the process. Last week, we talked about why chronic dieting and years of eating too little can leave you […]

  • Moments: Father's Day Special

    This week’s Begin Again Moments, we’re celebrating the fathers and the impact they’ve had on their kids. For the full episodes search wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • 221: Itchy & Bitchy ClinicCrawl: Your Dog Brought a Killer Into Your House; Skipping Your Meds could Kill You

    (00:00:00) 221: Itchy & Bitchy ClinicCrawl: Your Dog Brought a Killer Into Your House; Skipping Your Meds could Kill You (00:00:11) Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:34) Hypertension and Medication Compliance (00:03:52) The Importance of Taking Medications as Prescribed (00:07:40) Ticks and Tick Prevention (00:11:34) Closing Remarks […]

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    The Closet Clean Out Guide: Declutter Your Life and Get Your Confidence Back

    Have you ever stood in front of a full closet, said “I have nothing to wear,” and reached for the same safe outfit one more time? You are not alone, and it is not really about the clothes. Tamsen’s viral closet clean out started as a simple declutter and spiraled into one of the most […]

  • Try it For 1 Week: Small Ways to Make Your Life Fun & Exciting Again

    Summer is all about having fun: long days, warm nights, and getting together with the people you love. Today’s episode is your playbook for making that time you spend with people more exciting and meaningful.  Mel is joined by Priya Parker, one of the world’s leading experts on human connection. Her book “The Art of […]

  • Are you a witch? Believe in your magic and the power of ritual, with Poppy Jamie

    Did you listen when your gut told you to turn down that job… and did you seize a better opportunity after? What about when you were tired but something told you to go to the party anyway? Did you meet your partner there? Entrepreneur and author Poppy Jamie says there’s no such thing as a […]

  • How to fade age spots and pigmentation

    If years of sun exposure have left you with age spots, freckles and uneven pigmentation, you’re certainly not alone. Liz explores the best ways to manage sun damage, sharing the skincare ingredients and treatments that can genuinely help – without the need to splash out on expensive creams. Plus: The impact of hair dye on […]

  • The Solution to UTIs in Menopause: Topical Oestrogen – Dr Naomi Potter

    Could your recurrent UTIs actually be a menopause problem? 🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihih In this week’s solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explains the surprising and often overlooked link between diminishing oestrogen and recurrent urinary tract infections – and why antibiotics alone are never going to […]

  • "Why I Stopped Weighing Myself For Good": Anne Poirier on Body Neutrality

    🌿 The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy digital guide is here.An unbiased, birds-eye view of what’s happening that will help you cut through the confusion and have a real, informed conversation with your doctor about HRT. Get it now: go.hotflashinc.com/hottruth Anne Poirier is a nationally recognized body image expert, certified intuitive eating counselor, and author […]

  • 218.2: Itchy & Bitchy ClinicCrawl: CPR and Cats Coughing up LungWorms (remix)

    (00:00:00) 218.2: Itchy & Bitchy ClinicCrawl: CPR and Cats Coughing up LungWorms (remix) (00:00:11) Welcome to The Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:04:55) The Importance of CPR Training (00:07:05) Closing Remarks and Next Episode (00:07:07) Doc Itchy Pet Supplements Your Cat Isn’t Allergic — She Has WORMS in Her Lungs.Also, Do You Know CPR? Because You […]

  • How to Become the Most Confident Version of Yourself & Step Into Your Power

    Today, you’re going to hear one of the most emotional and inspiring episodes that has ever been on The Mel Robbins Podcast.  When the world feels overwhelming…  When you’re discouraged…  When you feel beaten up by life…  When you’re tired of carrying the past around…  This is the episode to press play on.  In this […]

Peri Menopause Power

Welcome to your Peri Menopause Power. For too long women have navigated this life stage in silence, crippled at times by the symptoms and unconsciously leaping into this unknown. Despite the challenges this life stage poses, we want to help women awaken to the power that lies within them. When women can lean into their […]

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