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Menopause: Why Don't I Know That?

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Empowering women in menopause through education and conversation.Kirsty (Founder of Nature's Help) and Mona (naturopath of 20+ years) combine their decades of knowledge and wisdom to inspire women to live their healthiest lives - through menopause and beyond. Often serious, sometime humorous, and always educational, Kirsty and Mona dive into everything menopausal women need to know, and many topics women should know but are too afraid to ask.You too will be asking the question, ‘Why Don’t I Know That?’

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Episodes (22)

April 4, 2024 ∙ 22 mins

#23 The Power of Berberine for Weight Management

Join Kirsty Strowger and Mona Hecke for the second episode of season two! What is Berberine, and can it really help with weight loss? Why is it being compared to Ozempic? How effective is intermittent fasting when combined with Berberine? And why is Kirsty making strange noises in the gym? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss […]
February 26, 2024 ∙ 24 mins

#22 The Relationship Between Exercise and Menopause

Join Kirsty Strowger and Mona Hecke for the first episode of season two! How important is it to exercise during menopause and perimenopause? What crazy holiday experience helped Mona's friend to reduce her hot flushes? And how much impact can alcohol play? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all things exercise, habits and menopause. Welcome to […]
December 18, 2023 ∙ 22 mins

#21 Surviving the Christmas Season

Join Kirsty Strowger and Mona Hecke for the last episode of season one! How do you stay on track with nutrition and health goals over Christmas? What is an appropriate balance? And how much impact can alcohol have? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all things Christmas, feasting and holiday habits. Welcome to 'Why Don't I […]
December 18, 2023 ∙ 27 mins

#20 Hydration Tips for Women

What is hydration? How important is hydration for women, particularly as they age? And just how much water should you be drinking per day? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all water and hydration, particularly during menopause. Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast focused on menopause, women's health and a bit of light-hearted […]
December 15, 2023 ∙ 28 mins

#19 Menopausal Hair Loss: Causes, Myths, and Natural Treatments

What is menopausal hair loss? How important is hair health? And what can you do about it? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all things hair loss, particularly during menopause. Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast focused on menopause, women's health and a bit of light-hearted humour. Hosted by Kirsty Strowger and Mona […]

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Empowering women in menopause through education and conversation.

Kirsty (Founder of Nature's Help) and Mona (naturopath of 20+ years) combine their decades of knowledge and wisdom to inspire women to live their healthiest lives - through menopause and beyond. 

Often serious, sometime humorous, and always educational, Kirsty and Mona dive into everything menopausal women need to know, and many topics women should know but are too afraid to ask.

You too will be asking the question, ‘Why Don’t I Know That?’

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  • #16 Am I Going Through Menopause?

    It's a question many women find themselves asking when strange symptoms begin to appear in their life – Is This Menopause? Today, Kirsty and Mona dive into this poorly understood question and help you to differentiate whether it's peri-menopause, menopause or your lifestyle that needs attention. Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast […]

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  • #14 Is There a Place for Menopause at Work?

    Should we be talking about menopause at work and do men want to be included? Today, Kirsty and Mona discuss whether menopause in the workplace needs to be inclusive of everyone. Join the conversation on social media: @NaturesHelp

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