Episodes
Maricia’s Story: On finding purpose and joy post-menopause
In this episode, Maricia offers a candid look at her menopause journey, which has unfolded over decades. Despite dealing with hot flashes in her seventies, Maricia continues to approach this stage of life with positivity, showing women that aging can be a time of empowerment and reinvention. With warmth and humor, she discusses her approach […]
Exercise for Menopause Brain Fog, Memory, Depression and Anxiety
If you deal with menopause brain fog, mild depression or anxiety any time of year, this is for you. It’s also for anyone who wants the latest science on exercise and brain health. The evidence around how movement affects mental well-being is growing, and I want to share some of the most impactful insights with […]
Edi’s Story: On accepting the invitation of menopause
In this episode, Edi shares her powerful story of navigating menopause and the growth she experienced through this transitional life stage. Beginning her journey at the start of the pandemic, she faced physical symptoms, including hot flashes, stiffness, and vertigo, in addition to significant emotional changes. Rather than feeling defeated, she used these challenges to […]
Kwavi’s Story: On thriving and redefining yourself through menopause
In this inspiring episode, Kwavi shares her journey of redefining life after 50 and helping other women do the same. As a certified life coach, she encourages women to see midlife as a time of growth, joy, and self-discovery. Kwavi discusses her own experiences with menopause and aging, challenging societal expectations, and embracing this stage […]
Patty’s Story: On becoming bolder through menopause
In this episode, Patty shares her journey through perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the physical and emotional symptoms she faced, such as night sweats, migraines, and anxiety. Initially unaware of the menopause connection, she sought medical advice that helped her understand her changing body. She also found that many of her friends and coworkers were going […]
Ep. 125 – Depression at Perimenopause
Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely is sharing the details on how there is a link between inflammation and depression. This might not just be a deficiency of […]
RE:RELEASE Diane Danzebrink – Making Menopause Matter for our Generation, Support and her life-saving dogs
With less than 2,000 signatures needed to make the total 200,000, I felt it was a great opportunity to re-release Diane’s Episode for any of you who may have missed it and to get those signature numbers up! I will leave the link right here to sign the petition – please do if you haven’t […]
menopause: unmuted: Menopause in the workplace
It’s time to talk about menopause in the workplace. In this final episode of the season, Dr. Mary Jane Minkin welcomes guests Barbara Brooks (founder of SecondActWomen) and Dr. Nikki Shaffer (Head of Colleague Wellness at Pfizer) for an in-depth discussion on the topic of menopause in the workplace. The ladies bring their expertise and life […]
menopause: unmuted: Deborah's Story
Deborah’s story is one of determined hope and her commitment to carving her own path through life is inspiring. Deborah discusses her complex medical history, and her battles with endometriosis, surgically induced menopause, and migraine. She captures the emotional pain of struggling to conceive and accepting life without having kids. Despite these challenges, Deborah chose […]
Andrea Newton And The Power Of Uncomfortable Conversations
Having uncomfortable conversations is hard. But they can be so important, essential in fact, in improving our wellbeing and potentially saving lives. Our guest today is Andrea Newton. Andrea describes herself quite simply as a 56-year-old woman from Cheshire, but Andrea is one brave woman. She’s here today to talk about how her […]