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Dr. Maki is best known for her contributions to the field of menopause and cognition. A central focus of her research has been the effects of hormone therapy (HT) and alternative treatments for menopausal symptoms on cognition.    Professor Pauline Maki, co-author of the IMS White Paper, said: “Patients with cognitive complaints at menopause are often concerned about their risk of dementia later in life and it's important to let them know that memory problems are common during the menopause transition and the large majority of women will not develop dementia”    In the show today we discuss:  What do we mean by cognitive function and brain fog?   How does cognitive function change in menopause?  What menopause-related factors appear to influence cognition? What role does MHT play?   What other modifiable risk factors influence cognition at midlife? Can we discuss girls/women's education and how that impacts dementia risk?   Cultural differences    You can read the WHITE PAPER – Brain Fog in Menopause here  https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMS-White-Paper-2022-Brain-fog-in-menopause.pdf    ___________________________________________________________   Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/    PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast.    Much Love, Amanda x 

Lizzie is a digital lifestyle host and social influencer. She helps women embrace the "middle ages" by sharing tips, advice, and interviews about aging, beauty, style, and menopause. Lizzie B's audience knows she doesn't take herself too seriously, and viewers love following her entertaining behind-the-scenes stories on Instagram and TikTok. Lizzie has 20+ years of experience as an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist and host. During that time, she interviewed everyone from celebrities to CEOs and developed the skills of storytelling and engaging viewers. If you ask Lizzie about her favorite part of switching from traditional media to digital, she'll proudly tell you that it's because she can say whatever the eff she wants and no longer needs a full face of makeup to go on camera. You can find Lizzie at https://www.instagram.com/lizziebtv/ ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast. Much Love, Amanda x

Appropriately confident, Dr Jen Gunter, recently joined me on an Instagram Live to answer all your menopause questions and it was so well received that I wanted you to enjoy it here on my podcast. Dr Jen is an OB/GYN and pain medicine physician. She's been called Twitter's resident gynecologist, the Internet's OB/GYN, and one of the fiercest advocates for women's health and has devoted my professional life to caring for women. Her book, The Menopause Manifesto, all about peri-menopause and menopause, and made it to the NY Times Instant Best Seller list. You can find Jen at drjengunter.com ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast. Much Love, Amanda x

Our mutual admiration for one another's work collides in this episode as we both discuss our own personal journey through menopause and why we do what we do! Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor and Intuitive Eating Coach and she's on a mission to help women thrive in midlife. She helps women navigate the physical and emotional changes that happen in perimenopause and menopause, including their search for food freedom and body confidence. Working from a health at every size approach, she teaches women to become intuitive eaters and build body confidence at any stage of midlife. In addition to her 1:1 and group programs, she's the host of 'The Midlife Feast' podcast and community that helps women "undiet" their lives after 40 so they can nourish a relationship with food that helps them discover the magic of midlife! Learn more about Jenn at www.jennsalibhuber.ca ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast. Much Love, Amanda x

For American women today, working out is as accepted as it is expected, fueling a multibillion-dollar industry. But it wasn't always this way. For much of the 20th century, sweating was considered unladylike, and girls grew up believing physical exertion would cause their uterus to literally fall out. Danielle's book, digs deep into the history of women's fitness and how it has evolved from a beauty tool promoted to “reduce” towards a path of promoting mental, emotional and physical well-being. You can find Danielle at https://www.instagram.com/daniellefriedmanwrites/ ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast. Much Love, Amanda x

Are you open to learning how menopause impacts more than cisgender women? Well, I am, because I have had to have some difficult conversations in my menopause group, Menopausing So Hard. Lasara Firefox is a wonderful representative for people navigating queer menopause and for people like me, who need and want to learn more. This topic is complex and confusing, I trip up a lot during the conversation and you know what, that's ok – I want to get this right and I want to by an ally for everyone who goes through menopause.you can contact Lasara directly at lasara.firefox.allen@gmail.com Or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lasara_firefox_allen/ ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast. Much Love, Amanda x

Julie is a psychology educator and specialises in helping women in menopause manage their stress through mindfulness techniques. BUT she doesn't make it feel exotic or extreme, even people like me can do it. I love talking with Julie, and even better, she is from the same small town in the northeast of England as me. Enjoy this podcast, it's a good un!  ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast.   Much Love, Amanda x

Imagine finding out in your teenage years that you are menopausal? It would be utterly devastating, even getting that same diagnosis in your 20's or 30's - we consider menopause to be associated with midlife or older. POI and early menopause are more common than you think, and Dr Hannah Short & Dr Mandy Leonhardt have made it their mission to provide as much helpful, evidence-based information as possible for women in this category. The co-authors of the new book, The Complete Guide to POI & Early Menopause, is a must-read and quite frankly a brilliant resource. ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast. Much Love, Amanda x

OM is a company that was created by Anca Griffiths, born out of her own personal experience of 3 different continents and 3 different healthcare systems. It was apparent to her that women were being fed a “one-size-fits-all" message that was doing women a huge disservice. So, she created OM where the best minds in healthcare come together to offer precision medicine support and preventative therapeutic strategies to corporates and individuals in a captivating way. For consumers, OM is the place to go to engage with the best health experts from across the world to find trusted information/support at any stage in their health journeys. For corporates working with OM, they get personalised precision medicine and therapeutic strategies for each of their employees (wherever they are, and at any time) from the best health experts across the world. For health experts, they get a platform enabling them to share their cutting-edge knowledge/experience in a new, engaging format with a wider audience. https://www.om-experts.com/ ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast. Much Love, Amanda x

Maria Lupue earned her doctorate studying the impact of physical activity on menopause quality of life, how cool is that? She fell into this area of study accidentally, as she watched clients and friends around her going through menopause and knowing she enter menopause herself, she felt this would be a meaningful area to focus her attention. In the show we discuss how important it is for all women in menopause to understand how impactful exercise can be on many levels; from emotional wellbeing and improved quality of life, to positively helping with longevity and health outcomes. We also discuss how women can enter the world of exercise if they have never done any before, what does that look like? You can access Maria's work at https://linktr.ee/fitnessinmenopause ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast. Much Love, Amanda x

Can you imagine starting over your career age 65 years old? The idea seems pretty daunting, but for Melissa Davey it was something she actively strove to do. She left her corporate job of 20 years and became a documentary maker. Her first documentary is called Beyond 60 This documentary centers around the lives of women that society has disregarded and flips that narrative on its head. The women in this documentary run the gamut of expertise, from a fine artist who has worked with Lady Gaga to a veterinarian who swam across the English Channel at the tender age of 62 This has to be one of my favourite interviews to date, Melissa is so interesting and I totally want to be her when I grow up. You can watch the documentary here at ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast. Much Love, Amanda x 

Most women will suffer with genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM) but have no idea what's happening, and typically leave it too late before they seek out treatment. Dr Kelly Casperson discusses why it is so important to get proactive information in women's hands so they can get treatment early. We also dig into why our desire, arousal and libido take a nose-dive during menopause and talk about solutions you can take to remedy this. Dr Kelly Casperson has a great book and podcast called, You Are Not Broken! Where she discusses our sexual wellbeing through menopause. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-are-not-broken/id1495710329 ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast. Much Love, Amanda x

Emily is probably well-known to you as the founder of the stationary brand of the fantastic cards Em & Friends. But at age 38 she started to experience life-altering perimenopause symptoms that lasted for years. As a previous cancer survivor she received mixed messages about what treatment options were available to her, and had to do some big acts of self-discovery to make sure her physical and emotional wellbeing were being taken care of during menopause. These included setting boundaries and letting go of things that were making her miserable and starting strength training. Emily has been open about her struggle, and used that to create some amazing perimenopause empathy cards, which are hilarious and worth checking out. She also issues a sign-up worth newsletter that can be found at emilyonlife.com/ ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast. Much Love, Amanda x

Dr Heather Hirsch is menopause doctor based in Boston, and helps women experiencing symptoms of menopause and peri-menopause go from feeling confused, symptomatic and stuck with their doctors to becoming symptom-free, educated and empowered so their can thrive again in mid-life. Her area of excellence is Clinical Expertise and Innovation. Her clinical expertise focuses on the field of women's health, particularly midlife and menopause, and its intersection with chronic diseases. After completing her residency at Case Western Reserve University Hospital, she began a two-year clinical women's health specialty fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. Training focused on menopausal hormonal therapy consultations, abnormal uterine bleeding, osteoporosis, breast health, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, endocrinology, preventive cardiology, and general office-based gynecology.   You can find her at : https://www.heatherhirschmd.com   Special thanks to Women's Best for their support.Head to http://womens.best/amandathebe and use THEBE20 for 20% off the entire store.Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a  FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 3 simple steps: Subscribe so you never miss an episode Leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Then head to amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire to claim your free download. Much Love, Amanda x  www.amandathebe.com

Chana Davis is a scientist and mother of three young children who lives in Vancouver, Canada. She completed her PhD in genetics at Stanford University, with Dr. Pat Brown (biochemist turned founder of Impossible Foods). Her thesis work on the human microbiome was known as “the baby poop project”. Davis then spent a decade working in biomedical research, with a focus on cancer and molecular diagnostics.   In 2018, she changed gears to focus on science communication and founded Fueled by Science. Through her website, podcast, and social media channels, Chana shares her evidence-based approach to navigating life, from nutrition, to fitness, to vaccines and, now, menopause. She also dishes practical advice and recipes for dialing up the plants on your plate.   Additional resources for this podcast: This Impossible explainer gives the full scoop: https://faq.impossiblefoods.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034767354   Also, here's Impossible's published study on safety evaluation: Safety Evaluation of Soy Leghemoglobin Protein Preparation Derived From Pichia pastoris, Intended for Use as a Flavor Catalyst in Plant-Based Meat   Just for kicks, here are a few references on solubility: Rheological and Solubility Properties of Soy Protein Isolate Comparison of physicochemical and emulsifying properties of commercial pea protein powders Improved Functional Characteristics of Whey Protein Hydrolysates in Food Industry   This one gives you a sense of the complex biochemistry of food science:  Effects of whey and soy protein addition on bread rheological property of wheat flour Chana is passionate about fighting hype, myths, and misinformation and giving others the tools to do the same.    Where to find her: Website: Fueled by Science Podcast: Get Real Health with Dr. Davis Social: @fueledbyscience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)  Dear Pandemic - Great resource for COVID Q&A Special thanks to Women's Best for their support.Head to http://womens.best/amandathebe and use THEBE20 for 20% off the entire store.Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a  FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 3 simple steps: Subscribe so you never miss an episode Leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Then head to amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire to claim your free download. Much Love, Amanda x  www.amandathebe.com

Katie Fogarty is the host of A Certain Age – a podcast that shines an age-positive spotlight on midlife and shares the smarts and sparkle of women ages 50+.   A former journalist turned career coach, Katie's day job helping job hunters create strong LinkedIn profiles has taught her that not everyone is up for owning their age. She created A Certain Age to shift the dated narrative that aging makes you irrelevant. Launched 35 days before Katie's 51st birthday, the show now has listeners in 4,094 cities across 91 countries and has a Listen Score ranking that puts the show in the top 2% of all global podcast downloads.   A superfan of second-acts and career evolution, Katie has worked as a TV news writer, for global PR firms, on Capitol Hill, and as an English teacher in Japan. Her coaching company, The Reboot Group, has helped 1.5K+ executives from Fortune 500 companies grow through better career stories.  You can find her at : TheRebootGroup.Com https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiefogartymedia/  Podcast  A Certain Age   Special thanks to Women's Best for their support.Head to http://womens.best/amandathebe and use THEBE20 for 20% off the entire store.Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a  FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 3 simple steps: Subscribe so you never miss an episode Leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Then head to amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire to claim your free download. Much Love, Amanda x  www.amandathebe.com

Immunologist and author, Dr Jenna Macciochi is on a mission to unravel the science around the immune system and help people decode exactly what it takes to be well in the modern-day.   She has over 20 years' experience researching the impact of diet and lifestyle on the immune system and her curiosity about the human body in health and disease has driven her research, deepening her understanding of how what we eat and how we live affects our health and wellbeing.You can find her at https://www.drjennamacciochi.com On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_jenna_macciochi/ Check out her latest book, Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity Special thanks to Women's Best for their support.Head to http://womens.best/amandathebe and use THEBE20 for 20% off the entire store.Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a  FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 3 simple steps: Subscribe so you never miss an episode Leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Then head to amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire to claim your free download. Much Love, Amanda x  www.amandathebe.com

Jacqueline is a personal trainer who works with clients online and face to face, in her private studio. She specialises in working with women in their 50s and 60s, to get strong, fit and healthy, to avoid physical decline and enjoy optimal ageing. In addition to her personal training work Jacqueline, 59, collaborates with a number of fitness brands to promote the importance of active ageing. Jacqueline is known for her inclusive and pro ageing approach, and for challenging ageism in health and fitness.You can find her at https://www.instagram.com/hergardengym/ and https://www.hergardengym.co.uk   Special thanks to Women's Best for their support.Head to http://womens.best/amandathebe and use THEBE20 for 20% off the entire store.Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a  FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 3 simple steps: Subscribe so you never miss an episode Leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Then head to amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire to claim your free download. Much Love, Amanda x  www.amandathebe.com  

Liz O'Riordan is an international speaker, broadcaster and award-winning co-author of ‘The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer: How to Feel Empowered and Take Control'. In 2015 (aged 40) she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer whilst working as a Consultant Breast Surgeon. In 2018 she had a locoregional recurrence on her chest wall. The side effects of treatment for this meant she had to retire as a surgeon in 2019. During chemotherapy she started an award-winning blog about her experiences (www.liz.oriordan.co.uk) and now talks all over the world about how to improve patient care. In 2020 she launched her podcast – Don't Ignore The Elephant – that talks about the things no-one else does, like sex, death and body image. Liz has a keen interest in digital health and survivorship. She is also a keen sportswoman and is passionate about promoting the benefits of exercise for cancer patients.   Special thanks to Women's Best for their support.Head to http://womens.best/amandathebe and use THEBE20 for 20% off the entire store.Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a  FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 3 simple steps: Subscribe so you never miss an episode Leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Then head to amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire to claim your free download. Much Love, Amanda x  www.amandathebe.com

Dr. Ardelle Piper is an obstetrician gynecologist, specialized in midlife women's health. She is really passionate about women AND the health community learning more about menopause, so she gives talks to employees, employers, family doctors, pharmacists, anyone who appreciates this growing area of womens health. She used to browse IG for recipes and foodie pages, until she stumbled across the menopause community and Amanda coaxed her on ;) You can find her https://www.instagram.com/dr.a.piper/ Special thanks to Women's Best for their support.Head to http://womens.best/amandathebe and use THEBE20 for 20% off the entire store.Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a  FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 3 simple steps: Subscribe so you never miss an episode Leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Then head to amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire to claim your free download. Much Love, Amanda x  www.amandathebe.com

Abby Langer has been a Registered Dietitian and author of the book, Good Food, Bad Diet. She has worked extensively both in clinical nutrition, and nutrition media and consulting. She has won awards for her teaching and has served for three years on her regulatory college's council. Abby is passionate about all aspects of nutrition, from physiology to teaching to cooking. Her approach to nutrition is permissive and relaxed, and she is a true believer in living your best life without dieting. Abby's counselling and writings focus on body respect and intuitive-style eating. She has written in depth about debunking fad diets and nutrition myths.You can find her at abbylangernutrition.com Eating After 40 Course https://abby-langers-school.thinkific.com/   Special thanks to Women's Best for their support.Head to http://womens.best/amandathebe and use THEBE20 for 20% off the entire store.Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a  FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 3 simple steps: Subscribe so you never miss an episode Leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Then head to amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire to claim your free download. Much Love, Amanda x  www.amandathebe.com

Jill Angelo is the Founder and CEO of Gennev whose mission is to improve the standard of care for women in their post-reproductive years. Gennev offers a unique integrated care model that brings together telehealth-based ob/gyns and health coaches to provide medical and lifestyle treatments for menopause symptom relief.   Jill has 20 years' experience in the tech industry, primarily at Microsoft in executive roles such as Chief of Staff, Director of Global Media, and Product Management. Jill is also a member of the Board of Directors for Special Olympics of Washington.   Named as one of Inc. Magazine's 2020 Top 100 Female Founders, Jill is a driving force for bringing effective health solutions to women.You can find her at www.gennev.com use code AMANDATHEBE for 15% off all products and services.   Special thanks to Women's Best for their support.Head to http://womens.best/amandathebe and use THEBE20 for 20% off the entire store.Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a  FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 3 simple steps: Subscribe so you never miss an episode Leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Then head to amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire to claim your free download. Much Love, Amanda x  www.amandathebe.com

Korinna Howie is an instagram superstar, who believes that slow fashion should be styled from the soul and that as we enter midlife and menopause, we have to learn to abandon the fashion rules instilled in us, and learn to create memories with your fashion. Perfectionists look away!You can find her at www.instagram.com/isthistooyoungforme and www.isthistooyoungforme.com   Special thanks to Women's Best for their support.Head to http://womens.best/amandathebe and use THEBE20 for 20% off the entire store.    Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a  FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 3 simple steps: Subscribe so you never miss an episode Leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Then head to amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire to claim your free download. Much Love, Amanda x  www.amandathebe.com

Selene Yeager is the host of Hit Play Not Pause, and the Content Manager of Feisty Menopause. She is a top-selling professional health and fitness writer who lives what she writes as an NASM certified personal trainer, USA Cycling licensed coach, Pn1 certified nutrition coach, pro licensed off road racer, and former All-American Ironman triathlete.   She is also the co-author of the upcoming book, Next Level with Dr Stacy Sims. You can find her at: https://www.feistymenopause.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hit-play-not-pause/id1533088916   Special thanks to Women's Best for their support.Head to http://womens.best/amandathebe and use THEBE20 for 20% off the entire store.Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a  FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 3 simple steps: Subscribe so you never miss an episode Leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Then head to amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire to claim your free download. Much Love, Amanda x  www.amandathebe.com   

Dr Annice Mukherjee is a top U.K. hormone specialist, speaker and author with almost 3 decades of experience in hospital medicine. Her specialism in hormones from the early days has always focussed on optimising quality of life in relation to hormone problems. Annice currently works full time as a Consultant Endocrinologist in the private sector and was an NHS Consultant at Salford Royal Hospital Trust until 2019, having worked in the NHS for 27 years.   Her medical knowledge helped her hugely when she went through an early menopause due to a cancer diagnosis in 2011. Annice is the author of “The Complete Guide to the Menopause” which was published by Penguin Random House in January 2021. You can buy Annice's book here: https://linktr.ee/annicemd Find Annice on Instagram and facebook: @the.hormone.doc Annice's website www.hormonewise.co.uk   Special thanks to Women's Best for their support.Head to http://womens.best/amandathebe and use THEBE20 for 20% off the entire store.Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a  FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 3 simple steps: Subscribe so you never miss an episode Leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Then head to amandathebe.com/abs-on-fire to claim your free download. Much Love, Amanda x  www.amandathebe.com 

Formerly a competitive elite athlete, Allison played Division I soccer at George Mason University and later played professionally with the Washington Freedom and the Seattle Sounders. She coached college athletes for over 13 years, first at Cornell University and most recently at Seattle University where she was the assistant soccer coach and high-performance manager for the women's soccer team. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CSCS) and holds several other fitness credentials. Beyond Training: Ignited Womxn Summit Alison’s passion for movement and strength training reaches beyond our impact on individual lives to a commitment to cultural change. Through years of working with women, she’s seen firsthand, the ways that women are limited and torn down by fitness industry narratives that would squeeze them into a one-size-fits-all box. In 2015 she founded the Ignited Womxn Summit, an annual wellness and leadership event designed for learning through an inclusive lens what wellness and leadership can mean so we can actively dismantle limiting narratives and systems that no longer serve us. https://allisontenneyfitness.com/ Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Elizabeth is a graduate of Florida State University, and her first career took her around the world as a Broadway performer! In 2012, she chased her passion of fitness and became a Certified Functional Strength and Conditioning coach (MBSC), Strong First Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor and TRX-1 certified, Precision Nutrition Student. She was a trainer for 3 years at Mark Fisher Fitness in NYC, and proudly runs her own fitness and nutrition entrepreneurship, established in 2015. Helping clients find ease and empowerment through strength and nutrition is her mission, and she is currently studying for her pre and post-natal certification to help guide mommas-to-be! https://www.elizabethstaceyellis.com/liftlab Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

https://www.themamareset.com/ Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Have you ever laughed so much you wet yourself - just a little bit? Or found yourself crossing your legs on the doorstep frantically searching for your keys? Do you get up at night to go to the toilet more than once? An estimated 200 million people around the world suffer from some form of urinary incontinence. It's an embarrassing problem that affects women disproportionately as a result of pregnancy and childbirth. In The Pelvic Floor Bible, Jane Simpson argues that it's time for us all to feel the squeeze and celebrate the wonder of our pelvic floor muscles. She shows you how to incorporate pelvic floor exercises as part of your daily routine in order to prevent issues in later life and cure existing problems now. Learn how to treat common problems such as stress incontinence, overactive bladder and prolapse, get back into shape post-pregnancy and enjoy a healthy sex life at every stage of your life. Incontinence is both preventable and curable through pelvic floor exercises and rehabilitation but too many people assume nothing can be done, follow incorrect advice or are ashamed to seek help. We need to end the taboo now. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

An icon of the nineties Brit Pop scene, Meg Mathews is a former music industry PR, events planner and designer turned entrepreneur and advocate for the menopause. In 2016. Meg turned fifty and began to experience the first symptoms of menopause. She was shocked at the lack of support and understanding shown to women during this time in their lives and made it her mission to break the stigma around the menopause. For the past few years, Meg has continued her mission on female empowerment and supporting women through the menopause. Her overall goal is to educate the general public more about the menopause as it is a greatly underrepresented subject and is not talked about enough in the media. www.megsmenopause.com Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer. This brilliant, groundbreaking book, co-authored by Avrum Bluming MD and Carol Tavris PhD. tackles the confusing and often controversial subject of HRT. Realising there was so much misinformation out there, they decided to set the record straight and this book is the result. It is so well researched that it’s every scientists dream, but it’s written so that every day folk, like me, can digest the information and feel comfort in their expertise. The show today answers many questions women have about HRT, it’s implications on heart health, breast cancer, osteoporosis and alzheimers. Dr Bluming has spent the past two decades studying the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy administered to women with a history of breast cancer, with over 60% of his work focused on breast cancer. Carol Tavris received her PhD in social psychology from the University of Michigan. Is the author of numerous books, including,Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me) and and has received numerous awards for her efforts to promote gender equality, science, and skepticism. I was delighted to have them on the show, in this clear, witty and informative chat on why Estrogen Matters. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Katie is the CEO & Founder of The Latte Lounge. She is happily married and has four gorgeous children. She has worked for 25 years in PR, Marketing, Event Organising and Fundraising for a variety of Charities and set up this platform after suffering from debilitating peri-menopause symptoms at the age of 45. She is now passionate about helping all women in midlife by providing them with a forum that offers easy to understand, helpful, professional and supportive information as well as a place to help women in all areas of their lives. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan.

Steph Gaudreau’s mission is to help women create bigger, bolder, fiercer lives — by building health from the inside out. She’s a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, author, blogger, coach, podcaster, and the creator of the former Stupid Easy Paleo. Steph wrote the best-seller The Paleo Athlete: A Beginner’s Guide to Real Food for Performance in 2014, and her award-winning book, The Performance Paleo Cookbook: Recipes for Eating Better, Getting Stronger & Gaining the Competitive Edge (Page Street Publishing, 2015). Her upcoming book The Core 4, due out in July 2019, shares her Core 4 pillars of health (HarperOne). Steph has a chart-topping 2x weekly podcast, Harder to Kill Radio, where she talks all things fitness, nutrition and mindset about how to build unbreakable humans. To date, it’s had over 1.5 million downloads. She’s also the creator of the wildly popular health program, the Core 4 Program, and the Women’s Strength Summit. Steph’s an accomplished strength coach (USA Weightlifting Level 1) and is the creator of fitness programs like Made Strong, Basic Barbell, and Oly Lifting Basics. She coached Olympic weightlifting at CrossFit Fortius in San Diego for 3.5 years and holds numerous CrossFit certifications. She lives in San Diego with the loves of her life, her Scottish husband Z and her cat Ellie. When she’s not lifting heavy stuff, you can find her tending to her garden, standing on the dining room table to get the perfect food photo shot, getting her ass kicked at Brazilian jiu jitsu, and reading about how to be a better human. Head over to her website and pick up your free eBook: stephgaureau.com/foodcravings Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Courtney Townley began working in the fitness industry over two decades ago when she transitioned from the professional dance world. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA and is fully certified as a STOTT PILATES® instructor, National Strength and Conditioning personal trainer (NSCA-CPT), ACE Health Coach, Precision Nutrition Level 2 Coach. She is also a very proud student of the Ido Portal Method. Courtney has owned 2 fitness facilities and was so blown away by the results that clients got from her health coaching services, she decided to commit fully to developing that aspect of her business. She’s driven to learn everything she can about her field to help her clients get the results they desire and to be sure they have fun along the way. Courtney is passionate about a multi-dimensional approach to health and fitness, and integrates the practices of clean eating, functional movement and stress management. She loves to move and share her love of movement with others while also introducing them to optimal health through healthy living practices. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Di Danzebrink is the founder of the Menopause Support campaign, which can be found online at www.menopausesupport.co.uk. She is also the driving force behind the #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign, launched with the support of cross-party MPs at Westminster in October 2018. More than 1,000 people have signed an online petition seeking major change across society in the way we talk about menopause. Di is a Psychotherapist, Menopause Expert and Wellbeing Consultant who specialises in working privately with women and couples guiding and supporting them through menopause, midlife and beyond. She also provides bespoke menopause training and support solutions for businesses and organisations and menopause training for therapists. A professional coach, counsellor and trauma therapist with nurse training in the Menopause, she is the media lay spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, a member of the RCOG Women’s Voices Involvement Panel and a member of the British Menopause Society. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

The team at Grit & Soul believe stories empower, inspire and can change lives. Women are amazing storytellers. Women who overcome obstacles and make significant changes to their lives, can embolden other women to do the same. Grit and Soul is a platform to make this happen. A website created by a team of 3 women, who realized that mainstream media and popular platforms were ignoring women over 40, those who had REAL LIFE experiences to share. So they created a platform to showcase inspiring stories, which range from the nurse who became a goat farmer to one woman's story of starting a campaign after losing her son to an overdose. Today on the podcast, I speak with one of the creators of this amazing site, Sandy Sabean. https://www.gritandsoul.net Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Dr Brooke Kalanick is a licensed Naturopathic (ND) and Functional Medicine doctor, she attended Seattle, Washington’s Bastyr University, where she earned a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Dr Brooke’s postdoctoral training in women’s health and functional endocrinology as well as her personal battle with PCOS led her to specialize in female hormone issues including menopause, hypothyroidism (including Hashimoto’s), autoimmunity and endometriosis and of course, PCOS.. She helps women reset their hormones, their heads, and their habits, so they can finally feel at home in their bodies. She is also the co-host of the Sarah & Dr Brooke Show and co-author of Hangry: Balance Your Hormones and Rediscover Your Joy In Five Simple Steps (St Martin’s Press, Jun2 2019). On the show today we discuss some common women’s health issues including perimenopause, Hashimoto’s, PCOS and Hangry will be released on June 4th, but you can pre-order your book here. And don’t forget to pick up your pre-order bonuses: www.sarahanddrbrooke.com/hangry-book And as discussed on the show, you can pick up your free copy of the lab guide here: https://betterbydrbrooke.com/lp/lab-guide/ Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

We all remember Emma Forbes, the well-loved TV and radio presenter from the 80’s. I know I used to love watching her on Live and Kicking with Andy Peters every Saturday morning. Well since those days, Emma’s life has gone through some major changes, and on this podcast episode, we have a fun, relaxed chat about what keeps Emma busy these days. On the podcast today we discuss building a home and making it your sanctuary, health and wellness and Emma’s take on the menopause journey and finally what’s next in store for Emma. You can hear her weekly podcast at Gemma + Emma and find Emma over on Instagram. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Dr. Kleiner is the owner of High Performance Nutrition®, LLC, a consulting firm in Mercer Island, Washington. She is the Director of Science & Communication for Vitargo, Inc., and the High Performance Nutritionist for Seattle Storm. Dr. Kleiner is the author of eight books, including THE NEW POWER EATING®, The Good Mood Diet®, and POWERFOOD Nutrition. In her new book, Susan helps you Transform your body as you build muscle, lose fat, and maximize performance with The New Power Eating. Author Susan Kleiner delivers the proven strategies she’s used with male and female professional athletes and Olympians in one practical, effective resource that gives you the know-how to reach your personal goals. http://www.humankinetics.com/products/all-products/New-Power-Eating-The You can hear Susan speak this June at the ISSN Conference, in Las Vegas Much Love, Amanda x Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan.

Dr Short is an accredited specialist in female hormonal health (menopause & PMS), GP and medical writer. Dr Short has undertaken extensive training in menopause management, under Dr Caroline Marfleet, with the British Menopause Society (BMS) and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH). In 2017, she completed a year-long clinical assistantship in gynaecology at West Suffolk Hospital, where she worked with Mr David Ross. In December 2018, she was awarded the Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care. She is a member of the British Menopause Society, The Primary Care Women's Health Forum and The British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Time to clear up the confusion around hormones replacement therapy. We discuss menopause and the benefits of taking HRT, why women should not take non-regulated bioidentical hormones and early menopause and the putting the risk of breast cancer into perspective. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. . Much Love, Amanda x

Nicky Gaylor is the Marketing Director of Sylk UK which was founded by her parents back in the 1990’s following time spent living and working in New Zealand where they discovered this amazing product. They quickly established a reputation amongst health professionals and Sylk was the first NATURAL lubricant to gain prescription status in 1997 at the recommendation of many leading medical establishments. Taking over the company from her parents in 2007 and now on the verge of being peri–menopausal with a daughter who is pre-pubescent, Nicky has a real understanding of the health issues that women face as they age and a huge interest in driving awareness of the menopause and the products that can really help make a difference. In this episode we talk about sex, female sexual empowerment and aging!! May is National Masturbation Month (WHO KNEW!!) and Sylk are currently running a campaign to remove the stigma that still exists around female self pleasure and encouraging women to prioritise their sexual needs. Go and check them out: https://sylk.co.uk/ Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

In this menopause specific episode I speak with Dr Stacy Sims about everything you ever wanted to know including nutrition, exercise, diet fads and how women have specific considerations during menopause. Dr. Stacy T. Sims, is a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Waikato. She is an applied researcher, innovator and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. She served as an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist at Stanford University from 2007 to 2012, where she specialized in sex differences of environmental and nutritional considerations for recovery and performance. specializing in women's health and performance. She had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer product companies and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health outcomes.. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. . Much Love, Amanda x

Nagina Abdullah is a health coach for busy women and moms and founder of the website MasalaBody.com. She teaches women with a demanding career and busy life how to eat healthier without feeling deprived. She has coached hundreds of women to lose 15-40 pounds and shrink their waist. Nagina has been featured in Business Insider, Health.com, Huffington Post and on Fox News. In this episode we discuss how she integrated her heritage of using beautiful spices into her nutrition to help foods taste indulgent, while still on a weight loss program. She tells us about the anti-inflammatory benefits of spices, and how they can be used to revive your diet and help you eat healthier. Social Profiles: Instagram: @masalabody See free gift for how to stay in touch with her! Free gift: "Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spice that is is in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes: 3 health benefits of using this spice 5 ways to use it in your day An easy recipe using this spice https://masalabody.com/fitnchips Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. . Much Love, Amanda x

Lisa Lewis is a licensed psychologist with a passion for health and wellness. You should see her in the gym!! She wholeheartedly believes in the importance of maintaining a strong mind and a strong body. In addition to the clinical specialties she has, she also a background in sport and exercise psychology. During our conversation on the podcast Lisa explains the importance of building lifestyle habits. Using whatever motivations a person has as a starting point to develop healthy lifestyle habits. We talk about how you can cultivate motivation in your life and how motivation needs to align with your values and goals. Honestly this was one of my most fascinating interviews and I know you will like it too. If you are a trainer and are interested in learning more. Lisa was part of a team who created The Complete Trainer's Toolbox and is offering you 33% off the regular price. Simply use CXO2Ql at checkout. http://bit.ly/2N1pg7b Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. . Much Love, Amanda x

One women's journey of menopause and vaginal atrophy. Jane wrote a book in collaboration with her daughter in a 'tongue in cheek' way to help break taboos of vaginal atrophy. It is informative, serious, tear-jerking and guaranteed to make you laugh. During the podcast Jane and I speak about her own experiences with vaginal atrophy and the terrible time women through menopause go through in secret and shame, and the treatment options available to them. This is a very important conversation that we must have! If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review on iTunes . Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love, Amanda x

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner and the author of seven books: the bestselling The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils and The DASH Diet Cookbook. Dr. Mariza's newest book focuses on balancing hormones with the power of essential oils, and it's called: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution. For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on hormone health, essential oils, nutrition, and detoxification. She has been featured on Dr. Oz, Fox News Health, MindBodyGreen and many publications. Dr. Mariza is also the host of the Essentially You Podcast, designed to empower women to become the CEO of their health. Check out her website, drmariza.com, for women's hormone tips, including recipes and remedies. Pick up your bonus gift here: Gift: Essential Oils Hormone Solution Book Bonus Freemium Link: www.drmariza.com/hormonebook You can find her at https://www.facebook.com/drmarizasnyder/ and https://instagram.com/drmariza/ If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review on iTunes . Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love, Amanda x

This is an episode where this northern lass meets a southern belle, the accents run wild! An industry veteran, who was one of my first inspirations is Elizabeth Smith Andrews. She inspired me to become certified in TRX, DVRT Ultimate Sandbag and to explore functional movement as a way to exercise. I’m happy that she is now one of my BFF’s and we have the best conversations. This episode sees us shooting the shit, talking about the lessons she has learned during her time in the industry and generally putting the world to rights! PS explicit!!!! If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review. Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love, Amanda x

Susan Niebergall is an inspiration to many of us. She is 58 and living proof that anything is possible at any age. She has a passion for helping people, specifically helping people attain their fitness goals, and loves empowering people in the gym and in their life–especially middle-age women! And she loves to lift—lift heavy things. The empowerment and strength she feels from lifting is indescribable and that empowerment is carried over to other areas of her life. Her message is that it’s never too late! If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review. Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love, Amanda x

Oh my you are in for a treat!! Dr Rosanne Woods recently received her Doctorate of Health Sciences for her paper which shows the association between lean body mass and menopausal symptoms. They found that if women maintained and build lean body mass, from resistance training versus moderate cardio, they would be 70% less likely to experience hot flashes. Final word: Ladies you need to keep moving and lift heavy! If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review. Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love, Amanda x

Health and medicine journalist, Katarina Wilk, combines facts with personal experiences to inspire, guide and, above all, include you. You are far from alone in these symptoms. We discuss Katarina’s journey into writing, Perimenopower and how she created the ultimate guide for you. You will learn everything about how and why the body reacts the way it does. Read about sleep yoga, natural supplements, diet, exercise and, not least, the hormone estrogen – everything to help you get the right preconditions to discover your female superpower when the hormones swing – your perimenopower. Pick up your copy of Perimenopower here: https://www.amazon.com/Perimenopower-Ultimate-Guide-Through-Change/dp/9188375382/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=perimenopower&qid=1550879839&s=gateway&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Perimenopower-Ultimate-Guide-Through-Change/dp/9188375382/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550879993&sr=8-1&keywords=perimenopower If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review. Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love Amanda x