Episodes
Gabriel Weston – Alive – Post Menopause Parenting, Discovery and Career
Gabriel Weston is an award-winning writer, tv broadcaster, surgeon, mother of four and, I am fortunate to add, great friend. Her trailblazing medical memoir, ‘Direct Red’ was released to critical acclaim 15 years ago; she returns now with a profound and provocative journey through the human body: Alive, An Alternative Anatomy. In […]
Tanith Carey – Feeling Blah in Perimenopause and what to do about it
Tanith Carey is an award-winning writer, journalist and trained Gestalt Phsycotherapist. You may have heard of Anhedonia but be a little hazy on what it really means – who better to talk to about it than someone who has written an entire book explaining the intricacies of this prevalent condition. In this conversation, […]
194 Unfawning: The Silent Survival Strategy That’s Shaped Your Life with Dr. Ingrid Clayton
💥 Ever said yes when you meant no?💥 Ever lost yourself just to keep the peace?That’s not people-pleasing.That’s FAWNING—and it runs deeper than you think. In this raw and revealing conversation, Dr. Ingrid Clayton peels back the layers of complex trauma, unpacks the hidden cost of fawning, and gets brutally honest about what it takes […]
190 Navigating Care for Aging Parents with Dr. Jackie Gray
Join me and Dr. Jackie Gray in our conversation about navigating care for aging parents. Dr. Jackie Gray is a retired GP and medical specialist in public health. She chats with me about the challenges and rewards of caregiving for aging parents, highlighting the importance of community support through her platform, Carents. And in this […]
160: Your Perimenopause Game Plan with Dr Lydia Kostopoulos
Send us a text In this episode, Ann Marie McQueen speaks with globally recognized strategist Dr Lydia Kostopoulos, whose work spans emerging technology, national security, and macrotrends. But it’s her deep interest in human performance and healthy aging that brings her into the perimenopause conversation. Lydia shares her experience preparing for this life phase with […]
159: Can magic mushrooms help you heal in midlife? Talking psychedelic therapy and seeking more with The Journeymen Collective
Send us a text Are psychedelics a missing key to personal transformation in midlife? This week, I speak with Rob Grover and Gary Logan, the founders of The Journeymen Collective, a luxury guided psilocybin retreat company based in the mountains outside Vancouver, BC. These two have helped entrepreneurs, performers, couples—and yes, many women navigating perimenopause, […]
185 Strategic Rest with Chloe Stephens
Chloe Stephens, known as the Flow Coach and today she shares her extensive journey in fitness and wellness over the past 30 years. And in this conversation, we talk about: 🌱 The Concept of Flow Coaching 🌱 Holistic Wellness and Menopause 🌱 Understanding Strategic Rest 🌱 Physical vs. Mental Rest 🌱 Shifts in Perception Around […]
184 The Funny Side of Menopause with Michelle Cohen
Join me and Michelle Cohen (entertainer, writer, producer, director, singer, intuitive coach) in our conversation about her journey into the menopause space, highlighting her creative approach through the pop-up book Menopop. Our chat emphasizes the importance of humor and imagination in navigating life's challenges, particularly during menopause. And in this conversation, we talk about: 🌱 […]
183 The Menopause GAP with Anne-Marie McQueen
Join me and Anne-Marie McQueen in our conversation about how treating menopause can feel like being out in the Wild West. Anne-Marie McQueen, a journalist and founder of Hot Flash Inc, shares her phenomenal insights into what she’s learnt in her year’s interviewing many menopause specialists. In this conversation, we talk about: 🌱 Menopause Journalism […]
The Pill, Menstruation and Mental Health – Kate Muir | Episode 90
Does taking the Pill affect your mental health? How do hormones change your brain through the menstrual cycle? How can you navigate change and empower yourself? This session tackles what you need to know… Meet the speakers: Kate Muir is a filmmaker and author of Everything You Need to Know About the Pill and Everything […]