Parenting, perimenopause & the mental load: Protecting your wellbeing in midlife

Meera's Menopause Podcast

August 11, 2025 ∙ 39 mins
Episode 73

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In this episode of Meera’s Menopause Podcast, we dive into the emotional and mental toll of parenting in midlife - especially when layered with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause.


I’m joined by parenting expert and author Anita Cleare to explore the often invisible mental load carried by mothers, how it affects our resilience, and what we can do to reclaim our energy, balance, and self-worth.


If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or supporting someone who is, I share evidence-based guidance and real-life strategies to help you feel empowered, educated, and in control of your health.


Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • What the “invisible mental load” looks like for midlife mothers

  • How hormonal changes impact emotional regulation in parenting

  • Healthy boundaries that protect your mental health (without guilt)

  • Practical habits and mindset shifts for emotional balance

  • One powerful piece of advice for anyone struggling silently


Got questions or a topic you'd like me to cover? Reach out and join the conversation!

 

Guest: Anita Cleare
Website: https://anitacleare.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitacleare_parenting/


Anita’s latest book ‘How to Get Your Teenager Out of Their Bedroom’ is available from all good booksellers: https://amzn.to/3LDzBp6⁠

 

Website: https://www.meerabhogal.com
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Meera's Menopause Podcast

Episode

73

Date

August 11, 2025

Length

39 mins
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    Meera is joined by Shehnaaz Latif, a multipassion entrepreneur and mum embracing change as she approaches her menopause. Shehnaaz shares her own challenges and journey with Menopause, and discusses her experience with our Don’t Pause For Menopause Programme. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs Find Shehnaaz: https://www.mywellnesszone.org Instagram: @mywellnesszone_shehnaaz

  • THE LINK BETWEEN GUT HEALTH AND HORMONES | KAL RATCLIFFE & MEERA BHOGAL

    Kal Ratcliffe explores gut health and the link between our gut health and hormone levels. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs Find Kal: https://www.kalratcliffe.com Instagram: @kalratcliffenutrition

  • NATURAL MENOPAUSE RELIEF | WITH MELINDA MCDOUGALL & MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera is joined by Melinda Mcdougall, a Registered Medical Herbalist, to discuss the natural remedies of Menopause. Melinda shares her top herbs for menopause relief, and stress & anxiety. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs Find Melinda: https://www.instagram.com/melinda_mcdougall_herbalist/ Instagram: @Melinda_mcdougall_herbalist

  • KEEPING YOUR MENOPAUSE TEETH HEALTHY | DR SHABNAM ZAI & MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera is joined by Dr Shabnam Zai, an Aesthetic Dental Surgeon and Owner of West House Dental, to explore how menopause can affect your dental health, what symptoms you should be looking out for, and how to keep your teeth healthy. ——— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs Find Shabnam: https://shabnamzai.com Instagram: @Drshabnamzai

  • YOGA FOR MENOPAUSE | ANN DE JONGH & MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera is joined by Ann de Jongh, a Yoga based health and fitness coach. Ann is also an expert on our Don’t Pause For Menopause Programme. Ann shares the life changing benefits of yoga, especially for those who are experiencing tough menopausal symptoms. “I believe that life is for living, and that we need to […]

  • MY HUSBAND DOESN'T UNDERSTAND MENOPAUSE | HARRY BHOGAL & MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera is joined by husband Harry Bhogal, to share advice on how to be the best supporters of the women around you during the challenges of Menopause. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

  • LESSONS THROUGHOUT MY MENOPAUSE JOURNEY | MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera shares the lessons learnt along the challenging Menopause ride. Important lessons that helped to stay focused and reassured through every obstacle. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

  • SKINCARE & CHEMOTHERAPY: HOW TO RELIEVE SENSITIVITY | JENNIFER YOUNG & MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera is joined by Jennifer Young, founder of Beauty Despite Cancer, a specialist skincare brand for those living with and beyond cancer. Jennifer answers what happens to skin during chemotherapy, what products/solutions cancer patients should use on their skin, and what they should avoid. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs Jennifer Young: www.beautydespitecancer.com

  • OUR DNA CAN TELL US THIS?! | JULIANA ALEXANDER & MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera is joined by Juliana, a nutritional therapist, specialising in nutrigenomics, brain health, weight loss, weight management, gut health and women’s health. This episode, Meera and Juliana cover the fundamentals of DNA – what can our DNA tell us, and how can we use it to our advantage? —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

  • STRUGGLING WITH YOUR SUGAR INTAKE? | MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera shares what sugar can do to our bodies if we over indulge on the sweet treats. You’ll also learn about the types of sugars you can find in foods, and tips on how to moderate or reduce your intake. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

  • MANAGING SLEEP: FOR NEW MUMS | HARPREET POTTAY & MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera is joined by Harpreet, founder of Sleep Catcher. They discuss why new mums struggle with sleep and how they can improve their sleep routine for themselves. Harpreet also shares how we can train babies to sleep better. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

  • HORMONAL CHANGES DURING THE MENOPAUSE TRANSITION | MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera discusses everything you need to know about the change in hormones during menopause. What happens to our hormones? What impact does this have on us? How can we stabilise them? —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

  • UNCOMMON SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE | DR RADHIKA VOHRA & MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera is joined by Dr Radhika Vohra to discuss our favourite topic – Menopause! Dr Radhika shares the most common and uncommon symptoms of menopause, and shares advice to anyone going through peri-menopausal/menopausal/post-menopausal symtpoms. Dr Radhika also shares insight on HRT. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

  • SHOULD I USE COLLAGEN AND HOW CAN I INCREASE COLLAGEN PRODUCTION? | MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera discusses all things Collagen! What is it? Should you use it? How can you increase collagen production? Can men use collagen? —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

  • REGAINING CONTROL OF LIFE DURING MENOPAUSE | HELEN NORMOYLE & MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera is joined by Helen Normoyle from My Menopause Centre to discuss what happens to most of us during menopause and how to regain control of your life. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

  • CAN FITNESS RELIEVE MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS? | KATE HARTLEY & MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera is joined by Kate Hartley to discuss the importance of fitness during menopause, and how it can help to relieve symptoms and make you feel stronger, healthier, and happier. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

  • SIGNS YOU NEED A DIGITAL DETOXING | BECKY & MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera is joined by Becky from IDoHandmade to discuss Digital Detoxing. How can we identify the signs that we need a digital detox and what are some of the ways we can digital detox? —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

  • GUT HEALTH | SOHN AURSUDKIJ & MEERA BHOGAL

    Meera is joined by the founder of Jin Jin, Sohn Supradya Aursudkij, to discuss her homemade natural enzyme drink and the importance of gut health. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

  • Running vs Walking for Fast Fat Loss in Menopause

    Fast fat loss in menopause is not really the goal. Let’s be realistic and say this right out of the gate. Fast fat loss is a myth.  You may, however, drop inflammation fairly quickly with the right type of exercise.    Part 1: The Fat Burning Fundamentals Let’s start with the basics. When we talk […]

  • Ep #158: Bone Health Breakthroughs for Perimenopause and Menopause with Harleen Laroia

    In this podcast episode, we tackle bone health in perimenopause and menopause with expert guidance and real-world solutions. Host Andrea Donsky—a nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus. Joining her is Harlene Laroia, director of OsteoStrong Oakville and Toronto, who has dedicated her career to helping […]

  • 226 Start Cycle Syncing. The Secret To Feeling Better In Perimenopause with Laura Federico and Morgan Miller

    In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore how cycle tracking—yes, even during perimenopause—can help you better understand your body, improve your mental health, and support hormonal balance. Guests Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book, explain how tuning into your cycle phases can reveal early signs of hormonal imbalance and […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – People Pleasing

    On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about people pleasing. We all do it – particularly women – but is it actually serving us? The need to belong and be liked often sees us doing or saying things that aren’t in alignment with who we truly are. When we put the needs of […]

  • Peanut Butter Isn't Protein! How to hit protein goals without going over your calories

    Peanut Butter Isn't Protein! How to hit protein goals without going over your calories Not all “high protein” products are created equal — and in today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the sneaky marketing that’s making you overshoot calories, carbs, and fats while still falling short on your protein goals. I’ll walk you […]

  • Take Up Space: A Perimenopause Body Builder on Her Strength Journey

    A Perimenopause bodybuilder shares her story on how to take up space and the history of women being strong before skinny.  Book author, Anne Marie Chaker, will surprise you about women’s empowerment and when skinny reared its ugly head. Stay ‘til the end and listen to a very subtle challenge we’ll give you about messages […]

  • Ep 488 A New Way to Party Without the Weight Gain

    Learn how I transformed my celebration season from a 6-week food free-for-all into mindful moments of savoring joy without the weight gain. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/488  

  • 20 – Hormones and metabolism: Unlocking the science with Professor Franck Mauvais-Jarvis

    “I don’t understand why we’re not shouting this from the rooftops, a simple medicine, a natural hormone, that can reduce the risk of both diabetes and breast cancer. That’s incredibly important, isn’t it?”      This week, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Franck Mauvais-Jarvis, Professor of Medicine at Tulane University and an endocrinologist specialising in […]

  • #136: Eat for Menopause: Symptom-Led Cooking with Karen Newby

    This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this […]

  • Eat for Menopause: Symptom-Led Cooking with Karen Newby

    This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this […]

  • Parenting, perimenopause & the mental load: Protecting your wellbeing in midlife

    In this episode of Meera’s Menopause Podcast, we dive into the emotional and mental toll of parenting in midlife – especially when layered with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. I’m joined by parenting expert and author Anita Cleare to explore the often invisible mental load carried by mothers, how it affects our resilience, […]

  • Retired Lawyer Shares How to Advocate for Yourself & Loved Ones

    From homes to health care, you and I need to advocate for yourself. You have choices and you have power. You can take action and you do have choices.    My Guest: Karen Mulroy is an attorney who retired at age 62 without regret to spend quality time with her parents until their death at […]

  • Ep #158: Coping With Menopause? Real Talk, Real Tips From The Real Slim Sherri

    Are you feeling overwhelmed by the symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, along with an endless to-do list? You’re not alone. In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, sits down with Sherri Dindal (aka The Real Slim Sherri), a Gen X powerhouse and social media […]

Meera's Menopause Podcast

Meera’s Menopause Podcast is a podcast for women who want to learn about health, menopause and nutrition. We explore topics related to the journey of peri-menopause, menopause, post-menopause and beyond, and our aim is to provide knowledge as well as practical tips and advice on how you can improve your health and wellbeing. —— Website: […]

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