Episodes

193 Can Color Heal You? Dr. Deanna Minich Thinks So 🎨🧠🌿
Forget everything you thought you knew about nutrition. This episode gets wildly colorful—literally. Dr. Deanna Minich joins Sally to decode how COLOR—yes, actual colors—can shift your health, your hormones, and even your mood. From purple carrots to chlorophyll, this convo goes deep on how to nourish your body and your energy. We’re talking:✨ Yellow for […]

191 Emotional Health and Menopause with Hanna Kok
Join me and Hannah Kok in our beautiful conversation all around the subject of emotional health and menopause. Hannah is a coach, author, and creator of the iThrive web app. And in this conversation, we talk about: 🌱 Hannah's Journey and Discovering Kinesiology 🌱 Understanding Medical Intuition and Theta Healing 🌱 A Unique Approach to […]

125: CSIRO Menopause Plan: Science-Backed Nutrition for Midlife
As the head of health programs at CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, Nicole Pritchard shares how their new Menopause Plan leverages a decade of research to address the unique nutritional needs of perimenopausal and menopausal women. At the heart of the program is a powerful yet simple nutritional philosophy: emphasise high-quality protein, choose low glycemic index […]

124: Critical gaps in Indigenous menopause care with Prof Odette Best
When Professor Odette Best, Pro Vice-Chancellor (First Nations Strategy) at UniSQ discovered she was experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, she turned to her healthcare provider for answers, only to find a glaring absence of research, resources, and support specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. "The last lot of research that we did or was […]

123: The Beauty of Aging: A Conversation with Elizabeth Barbalich from Antipodes Skincare
What if your menopause journey could be a celebration of your skin's resilience rather than a battle against it? Elizabeth Barbalich, founder and CEO of Antipodes Skincare, shares this refreshing perspective as she joins us to discuss how natural ingredients can address the unique challenges of menopausal skin. From her kitchen table to a global […]

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 […]

121: Breakups in Midlife: When Menopause Reshapes Your Relationship
What happens to marriages and long-term relationships during menopause? Clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse returns to the podcast to tackle this powerful question, revealing why 70% of midlife breakups are initiated by women. The menopause transition triggers not just hormonal changes but profound psychological shifts. Neuroplasticity during this period reshapes women's brains, often leading to significant […]

I know I'm intelligent…but lately I feel stupid!
Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode EIGHT is with Celia Toks. ‘I know I’m intelligent…but lately I feel stupid!’ Celia Toks is a dynamic social media personality and community builder, known for her infectious energy, African mum comedy skits and passion for connecting people. As a single mom, she uses her platform to inspire […]

120: Your Brain During Menopause with Dr Jen Hacker Pearson
Your brain is undergoing a massive renovation during menopause, and Neuroscientist Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson is here to help you understand the how and why. With nearly three decades studying neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to change itself, Dr Jen offers revolutionary insights into why perimenopause affects every woman differently and how you can harness this […]

There's no 'guilt' in pleasure!
Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode SEVEN is with Simphiwe Sesane. ‘There’s no ‘guilt’ in pleasure!’ Simphiwe Sesane is a speaker, host, medical educator, and an experienced contraception and sexual health nurse consultant, a Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) Trainer. She is also the Founder and CEO of Black Nurses & Midwives UK. Simphiwe […]