Episodes
Caring in Midlife: Managing the Emotional Load with Dr Sabina Brennan, Psychologist & Neuroscientist. S7. Ep 3.
Caring responsibilities often fall heavily on women in midlife. You’re juggling work, family life, menopause — and now, the care of ageing parents or elderly relatives too. It’s a huge emotional and physical load, and it can take a real toll on your wellbeing. In this episode of The Happy Menopause, I’m joined by psychologist […]
Stronger Muscles Longer Life: The Untold Value of this Accessible to All Anatomy
It’s no secret in 2025 that stronger muscles lead to longer life. If you’re a woman in perimenopause, postmenopause or anything in between, this is no surprise to you. I think we are very aware of it, but let’s unpack how weight lifting treats and prevents chronic diseases. Women, at any age, need stronger muscles […]
121: SOLO EPISODE: Menopause research, hormone therapy and spiritual consciousness
Send us a text Hotflash inc founder and host Ann Marie McQueen talks about the first-ever perimenopause month, Hot Flash Day (courtesy of Stripes) and the annual meeting of The Menopause Society of North America. She talks about sleep, hot flashes, weird quirks of research; hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy. Some new numbers on how […]
Menopause and Dementia – Dr Clare Spencer | Episode 79
We frequently hear women say ‘I thought I had dementia’ when going through the menopause. But do you know what causes this? Do you know whether HRT helps and what the research says? Expert information here. Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre. Dr Clare […]
How to prepare for your parents’ senior years (while also taking care of yourself) with Star Bradbury
November is National Family Caregivers Month!Join us for this fabulous conversation with Star Bradbury, author of Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years – Critical information to maximize their independence and make sure they get the care they need. Star talks about making a plan, broaching sensitive subjects, holding family meetings, dealing with dissenting opinions, and […]
67. SOLO: Things I'm concerned about
Send us a text I'm a journalist critical thinking my way through my own perimenopause. In searching for good information, balance and context for myself, the Substack I publish on the subject, various social media accounts, and the interviews and solo episodes I do on this podcast, sometimes I just get floored at the things […]
22. SOLO: HUGE NEWS
Send us a text This week Ann Marie talks all about the biggest news to hit menopause since… since… there hasn't been news this big, ever; how a simple memory test ruined my day, and an HRT story you don't hear every day. Halfway To Dead, A Midlife Spiritual JourneyMidlife is freaking hard. Let’s flip […]