Episodes
162 EMDR and PTSD Recovery with Jamie Vollmoeller
Join me and Jamie Vollmoeller, a clinical therapist living in recovery from PTSD, as she shares her trauma story and the impact of trauma on her life. Together we chat about the importance of ‘resourcing’ and the EMDR therapy in trauma recovery. Our conversation also delves into the correlation between trauma and menopause, highlighting the […]
161 The Nervous System’s Role in Our Pelvic Health with Veronica Rottman
In this beautiful conversation Veronica Rottman and I discuss the impact of trauma on the body especially at menopause. Veronica is a trauma-informed, womb healing, and holistic pelvic care practitioner who is deeply passionate about the subject of how trauma and boundary ruptures affect our sacral and pelvic area. We discuss: the power of […]
160 The Power of Sobriety at Menopause with Gill McKay
Gill McKay, founder of Inquisitive Coaching, discusses the societal relationship with alcohol and her personal journey to sobriety. The conversation explores the cultural and social influence of alcohol, and the changing dynamics of alcohol consumption in the modern world. Together Sally and Gill touch on the misconceptions of sobriety and the joy of finding pleasure […]
159 Art, Creativity and The Flow State with Karen DeLoach
Karen DeLoach, is an artist and art mentor and in this episode she shares her wisdom around how and why art can be a form of self-therapy. She discusses her experience of menopause and the challenges she faced and how she used the healing power of art to overcome difficulties and find fulfilment. […]
158 Homeopathic Energy Medicine for Menopause with Danica Apolline Matić
Danica Apolline Matić is a pioneering homeopath and founder of Blueprint Essences and in this episode we discuss homeopathy as energy medicine and its application in menopause. We get clarity on homeopathy dosages and what all those strange numbers are about. We talk about common remedies for menopause and how, during this time in […]
157 Looking After The Nervous System During Menopause with Steph Harland
In this conversation, Sally interviews Steph Harland, a somatic trauma practitioner, about the power of somatic work in healing unresolved trauma and regulating the nervous system especially in the context of menopause. If you're finding that some of of the mental and emotional issues are still pressing even though you're on HRT and your […]
156 An Integrative Approach to Menopause with Jessica Green
Jessica Green, an integrative health practitioner, discusses the symptoms and challenges of perimenopause and menopause. She explains how menopausal changes can impact the gut microbiome and offers nutrition strategies to manage symptoms. Jessica emphasizes the importance of blood sugar balance and the benefits of fasting and listening to your body. She also addresses habits and […]
155 Optimise Your Life, Optimise Your Body with Camille Pierson
Camille Pearson shares her journey to wellness and how she optimized her hormones after experiencing health challenges. She emphasizes the importance of living a cyclical lifestyle and understanding the natural fluctuations of hormones. Camille also discusses the thrill of endurance sports and the euphoria of finishing a race. She provides practical tips for starting a […]
154 Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr Fionnula Barton
Dr. Barton, a menopause specialist, discusses the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the importance of taking a whole-body approach to menopause. She emphasizes the need for longer consultations to address the complex symptoms experienced by women during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Barton also explains the benefits of private menopause consultations and […]
153 Staying Fierce Through Surgical Menopause with Victoria Hardy
Victoria Hardy shares her journey with endometriosis, surgical menopause, and mental health challenges. She discusses the lack of support and understanding she faced, as well as the impact on her physical and mental well-being. Victoria emphasizes the importance of sitting with and acknowledging the messiness of life, finding joy, and embracing one's true self. She […]