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Menopause Uprising with Catherine O'Keeffe

October 25, 2024 ∙ 46 mins

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Today on the Menopause Uprising Podcast we have Dr Mandy Leonhardt discussing her new book, 'What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Skin and Hair.'

Our skin and hair greatly impact our confidence and well-being. Women often feel pressure to have flawless skin and thick hair, but both respond to hormonal changes throughout life. When we face issues like unhealthy skin or hair loss, we want to know why and how to fix it.

I hope you enjoy this episode! Don’t forget to rate and review the podcast—it helps us reach more women seeking support through perimenopause and menopause.

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Menopause Uprising with Catherine O'Keeffe

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October 25, 2024

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46 mins

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335 💛 How Hard Can It Be: Friendship, Reinvention & Real Talk with Diana Maria Riva of Netflix’s Dead to Me

What happens when a Hollywood actress realizes her glam-squad friends and her hometown Ohio friends are all wrestling with the exact same midlife stuff? In this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Diana Maria Riva — beloved as Detective Ana Perez on Netflix’s Dead to Me and now host of […]
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 […]