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November 22, 2024 ∙ 29 mins

Post Menopause: What's It All About?

This week on Menopause Uprising, we’re diving into what happens after perimenopause. While there’s a lot of conversation around perimenopause right now, it’s just as important to understand what to expect in post-menopause. I’d love for you to have a listen and let me know what you think! ****Helpful links **** To purchase my best-selling book, ‘All You […]
November 15, 2024 ∙ 43 mins

Amanda Delaney's Real & Refreshing Menopause Journey

This week on the Menopause Uprising Podcast, we’re joined by the inspiring Amanda Delaney. Amanda shares her powerful story of attending the Menopause Success Summit, where she realized that her struggles weren’t “all in her head” and began her journey to find real solutions for her symptoms. With over 20 years of experience, Amanda is a […]
October 25, 2024 ∙ 46 mins

Skin & Hair Secrets Every Woman Should Know

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. […]
October 18, 2024 ∙ 47 mins

Early Perimenopause with Hannah Daly: Finding Answers and Relief

Today on Menopause Uprisng Podcast my guest is Hannah Daly. this episode I’m chatting early perimenopause with Hannah Daly. Hannah was recently featured in the RTE documentary Lost for Words. She is an Occupational Therapist and author and she opens up about her early perimenopause journey starting at the age of 37. Hannah is multiply neurodivergent (dyslexic, […]
October 11, 2024 ∙ 31 mins

When Cancer Knocks on Your Door

My guest this week on Menopause Uprising is, Dearbhaile O’Hare. Dearbhaile is a survivor of breast cancer and has written a book telling her story. Things Went T*Ts Up is written and illustrated from the hearts of two breast cancer thrivers – Dearbhaile O’Hare and Jess Pierce. The goal of the book is to bring […]

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