Episodes
From Frustrated to Fit: How Sherrie Dropped 5% Body Fat in 8 Weeks
When Sherrie joined the program, she was stuck. Her weight hadn’t changed, but her belly, thighs, and butt were growing — and nothing made sense. She was eating less, working out more, and feeling more defeated by the day. Fast forward 8 weeks and everything has changed. ✅ 10 inches down✅ 5% body fat lost✅ […]
IBS & the Menopause: What You Can Do to Feel Better, with Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist. S7. Ep.7.
Struggling with bloating, cramping, unpredictable bowels or that sudden dash-to-the-loo urgency? You’re certainly not alone. In this episode of The Happy Menopause, I take a deep dive into Irritable Bowel Syndrome — a condition that affects a huge number of women, and one that often gets worse during perimenopause and menopause. I’ll explain what IBS […]
200 Your Period Isn’t Supposed to Destroy You with Nicole Jardim
Everything went wrong before this interview even started: lagging audio, frozen screens, “Can you hear me?” chaos… which, honestly, became the perfect metaphor for today’s topic: women being told to accept dysfunction as normal. And fittingly, this conversation marks a huge milestone — our 200th episode! Two hundred episodes of unlearning, reframing, and giving women […]
Managing UTIs: What You Need to Know, with Helen Lake, Specialist Urology Nurse. S7. Ep 6.
Urinary tract infections — or UTIs — aren’t the most glamorous topic, but they’re incredibly important, and we just don’t talk about them enough. If you’ve ever had one, you’ll know how miserable they can be: the burning, the stinging, those endless trips to the loo, the pain, and that bone-crushing fatigue. They can really […]
Ultra-Processed Foods & the Menopause, with Jenny Tschiesche, Nutritionist & Author. S7. Ep 5.
What exactly are ultra-processed foods – and could they be making your menopause symptoms worse? Nutritionist and bestselling cookbook author Jenny Tschiesche joins Jackie to unpack the truth about what’s really in our food, how it affects our hormones, mood and metabolism, and why those clever additives can make it so hard to stop eating […]
Lifestyle Medicine: Simple Steps for a Healthier, Happier Menopause with Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist. S7. Ep 4.
October is Menopause Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is Lifestyle Medicine — a subject that’s right at the heart of my work as a nutritionist. In this solo episode of The Happy Menopause, I’ll be exploring how simple, sustainable changes in the way we eat, move, sleep, and manage stress can transform your menopause […]
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 […]
Midlife Style, Sorted! With Chantelle Znideric, Personal Stylist. S7. Ep 2.
Feeling stuck in a style rut as you navigate perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone. Changing bodies and shifting skin tones can make getting dressed feel like a bit of a minefield, and before you know it, you’re hiding behind a sea of black, shapeless clothes. In this episode of The Happy Menopause, award-winning personal […]
Supplements in Menopause: What to Take, What to Avoid & How to Stay Safe. S7. Ep. 1.
Nutritionist Jackie Lynch explains how to use supplements safely in menopause, covering multivitamins, minerals, omegas, probiotics, and essential tips. Supplements can be a minefield in menopause —in this solo episode, Jackie explains how to navigate them safely and effectively. Jackie stresses that a nutrient-rich, balanced diet is your foundation, but she also explains why getting […]
Cheryl’s 4-Week Shred: 12 Pounds Down, 11% Body Fat and 11.5 Inches Lost
In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I sit down with my client Cheryl Vaillancourt to share her incredible results from the 4-Week Summer Shred. Cheryl lost over 12 pounds, dropped her body fat from 43% to 32%, and shrunk by 11.5 inches, while completely transforming her habits and mindset. We dive into the realities of […]