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It's time to wake up (pun intended!) because today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to none other than Elina Winnel, The Sleep Expert.Elina isn't your average "sleep whisperer"— she's a media darling, regularly sharing her expertise on major TV networks. After battling chronic insomnia herself, she didn't just hit snooze on the problem.She developed a science-backed approach to tackling sleep issues at the root—there are no quick fixes here.Elina's method is all about getting to the heart of the problem and transforming your sleep. She's helped countless people who once thought restful, rejuvenating sleep was just a dream (see what I did there?).So grab your favourite pillow, get cosy, and enjoy this conversation.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:04 About Elina02:24 Elina's Journey: From Finance to Sleep Expert05:40 Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System08:44 The Impact of Stress on Sleep12:10 Managing Hot Flashes and Night Sweats14:32 The Role of Melatonin and Relaxation17:46 Stress as an Inside Job20:40 Patterns of Thinking and Their Effects on Sleep26:14 Lifestyle Factors Affecting Sleep30:27 The Importance of Community31:56 Finding Solutions for Sleep Issues34:45 Practical Steps to Balance the Nervous System38:00 Sleep and Mental Health40:15 Mind Chatter and Its Impact on Sleep43:09 Trusting Your Gut and Heart for Better Sleep45:04 ConclusionEpisode Resources:Download: 7 Secrets To Better Sleep hereEarthing sheets & products (20% discount): here Elina's website: https://thesleepexpert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.sleep.expertFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesleepexpertWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Botanical sleep support: Merry Peri® for peri & Perky Post for post-menopause hereFollow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed the episode. If you did, we'd be grateful if you'd leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®. Disclaimer: Women On Fire® is for information purposes only, it should not take the place of medical advice.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Did you know that 60% of Australian adults (and let's be real, probably most of the rest of the world too) suffer from sleep disorders? If you're tuning in to Women on Fire®, chances are you know sleep problems well - especially if you're navigating the choppy waters of peri or post-menopause.Sleep deprivation links to all kinds of pesky things: memory lapses, mood swings, stress, weight gain. And for us women in the throes of hormonal chaos, it's like nature's treacherous double-whammy! Not getting enough quality sleep messes with your body, brain, and gut, upping obesity, diabetes, and dementia risk. Yikes!In this Mini Pause®, I'm unpacking some gems from Dr Michael Mosley's 4 Weeks To Better Sleep co-created with Australia's Flinders University Sleep Institute, alongside the SBS series Australia's Sleep Revolution.Dr Mosley reminds us that severe sleep issues should get expert support but he was confident the advice in his book could make a difference for most.We planned to invite Dr Mosley onto the show just before his untimely passing during a holiday in Greece with his wife, Claire. His loss is felt by millions of fans who followed his findings. Rest in peace, Dr. Mosley - you were truly one of a kind.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:04 About Dr Michael Mosley03:46 How many people have problems with sleep?04:52 Sleep and its link to health06:51 Why are you sleeping badly?07:42 The science of sleep: deep sleep and REM sleep10:44 Sleep and weight gain11:53 Sleep and metabolic syndrome13:00 Sleep, mood, libido and hormones13:34 How much sleep do we need?13:58 Quiz: are you sleep deprived?15:00 Circadian rhythm and chronotypes18:28 Are you a lark or an owl?19:30 Tips to help you sleep better23:12 Summary24:18 How to check if you're getting enough24:42 Sponsor message about MenoMe® botanical sleep supportEpisode Resources:Read: 4 Weeks to Better Sleep: A life-changing plan for deep sleep, improved brain function and feeling great here or hereWatch/Read: with Flinders Unversity Sleep Institute hereDownload: Dr Michael Mosley's Sleep Diary hereDownload: Sleep Hygiene Sheet hereLeave a tribute: for Dr Michael Mosley hereBotanical sleep support: Merry Peri® for peri & Perky Post for post-menopause hereWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we'd be grateful if you'd leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®. Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses® are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

He's back by popular demand! Dr John Gray of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus fame.Touted as one of the top 10 most influential books of the past 25 years, John's also one of the most influential relationship counsellors of our time. His latest book, Beyond Mars and Venus: Relationship Skills for Our Complex Modern World, continues his legacy. Check out his website MarsVenus.com.John's always a captivating guest; in this episode, he winds through various biohacks for relationships.Tip: Listen more than once as you always pick up something new. He generally speaks to heterosexual people but some hormonal/nutritional aspects may be helpful for same-sex couples too.In this episode, we talk about:01:04 Intro 02:26 The biological difference men & women04:00 Women and stress06:07 Libido, attraction and peri and post-menopause09:50 Relationship skills in a complex world14:12 Biohack 1: protein and elevated cortisol (stress)15:54 The committed relationship effect18:18 Traditional gender roles; masculine and feminine27:58 Biohack 2: estrogen and relationships in menopause (for singles and couples)30:00 What turns a man on?33:55 Biohack 3: an exercise to raise estrogen and connect to a man39:38 Singles: how to get a man in your life52:09 Getting back on the relationship horse after a loss or a breakup1:05:55 If you're dating in midlifeEpisode Resources:Episode #107 with John hereWebsite: MarsVenus.comFollow John on Instagram hereFollow John on Facebook hereFree Relationship Course: https://www.marsvenus.com/giftJohn's book: Beyond Mars and Venus: Relationship Skills For Our Complex Modern WorldEvent: 50% off singles and couples relationship weekendWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we'd be grateful if you would leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to YouTube. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this Mini Pause®, Jenna talks about the classic bestseller The Five Love Languages: The Secret To Love That Lasts by Dr Gary Chapman PhD.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:03 About Five Love Languages: The Secret To Love That Lasts04:04 Exploring the Love Languages04:32 Words of Affirmation05:06. Quality Time05:47. Acts Of Service06:30. Receiving Gifts07:26. Physical Touch09:48 Most common and least common Love LanguagesEpisode Resources:Take: The Five Love Languages Quiz hereRead: The Five Love Languages: The Secret To Love That Lasts by Dr Gary Chapman PhD hereRead: Dr Gary Chapman's analysis of The Five Love Languages hereRead: Did You Know Girlfriends Are Good For Your Health here (and about oxytocin)Botanical support: Merry Peri® for peri & Perky Post for post-menopause hereWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses® are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.menoverse, peri, menopause, postmenopause, midlife, millennopause, millennials, perimenopause, hormonal changes, symptoms, post-menopause, The Five Love LanguagesHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Dr Wendy Sweet PhD is a menopause educator, fitness specialist and healthy ageing expert for women. In this episode, we talk about the right type of exercise, lifting weights, how much protein is ideal and is creatine essential for you?And despite the well-meaning messages out there lifting more and more weights, eating more and more protein and taking creatine may not be right for you. It's different strokes for different folks. In this episode, we talk about:00:00 Introduction01:04 About Wendy05:42. Wendy's story10:44 Exercise and depression10:52 Understanding the importance of vitamin D14:23 We aren't our mother's generations16:15 Should women be lifting heavier and heavier weights? Is there a best choice of exercise?28:58 Exercise assumption, ageing and menopause33:40. American Heart Association Guidelines37:02 Recovery and blood work40:10 Your muscles are ageing and changing44:32 Do we need to be taking creatine?48:30 Fat gain and meno belly57:05 How much (and what type of protein should non-athletes be eating?59:52 The Keto diet and menopause01:01 The Mediterranean diet and menopauseWould you rather see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Episode Resources:Follow Wendy on Instagram hereFollow Wendy on Facebook hereMy Menopause Transformation newsletter hereAmerican Heart Association Guidelines hereWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this Mini Pause®, Jenna talks about what happens to your beautiful body during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. (Please see the disclaimer.)Chapters00:00 Introduction01:09 What's happening to your body?01:29 An overview of menopause05:38 It can be a confusing time!09:03 Exciting new research about the brain10:08 How long does this life stage take?10:38 Types of estrogen10:58 Perimenopause, menopause & post-menopauseEpisode Resources:Listen or watch: How Will I Know If I'm In Perimenopause? hereListen or watch: What Is Menopause? hereListen: How Will Your Life Change In Post-Menopause hereRead: The 34 Most Common Symptoms Of Perimenopause (& Counting!) hereRead: Dr Lisa Mosconi's research in Nature Journal hereBotanical support: Merry Peri® for peri & Perky Post for post-menopause hereWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses® are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.menoverse, peri, menopause, postmenopause, midlife, millennopause, millennials, perimenopause, hormonal changes, symptoms, post-menopauseHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The lovely Chelcey Salinger IAT is a certified trichologist and hair loss specialist at the Australian Trichology Centre in Sydney and Adelaide. As well as that she's the executive director for the International Association of Trichologists - phew!Chelcey specialises in hair loss, baldness, alopecia areata, hair breakage, hair damage, psoriasis and other scalp problems.Chelcey's involved in trichologist education, tutoring students around the world and supervising the clinical training of students in Australia and New Zealand. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Human Movement and Health and a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.With her long list of credentials, Chelcey is an in-demand speaker globally so we're delighted she joined us for this episode and so generously shared her expertise.  In this episode, we talk about:00:00 Introduction01:04 About Chelcey04:17 What is a trichologist? 05:10 What causes hormonal thinning/hair loss? 06:40 Lifestyle matters10:20 Autoimmune conditions and the female epidemic of Female Fibrosing Alopecia 12:10 The importance of vitamin D16:14 Key nutrients for healthy hair17:18 The hair growth cycle18:14 How the hair changes with peri:menopause, age and/or nutrient deficiencies21:19 Caring for your hair24:12 Working from the inside out25:10 Adverse effects of some hormonal therapies and beneficial treatments27:52. Why do we go grey?Would you rather see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Episode Resources:Follow Chelcey on Instagram hereAustralian Trichology Centre hereInternational Association of Trichologists hereWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this Mini Pause®, Jenna examines how and why the skin changes during peri and post-menopause and what you can do about it.TakeawaysPerimenopause and post-menopause is a time of massive skin changes.What can happen to the skin as estradiol declines during peri and post-menopause.How we can offset the changes we find troublesome.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:02 A Time Of Massive Skin Changes01:43 The Estrogen Factor02:16 Skin Density, Plumpness & Hydration04:09 What Are Collagen & Elastin?05:30 What Is Hyaluronic Acid?07:20 Argh:!Dehydration, Sensitivity, Crepey Skin, Itchy Skin, Pigmentation & Acne12:54 Skin 10114:33 The Layers Of The Skin17:20 15 Ways To Look After Your Skin During Peri & Post-MenopauseEpisode Resources:Read: 6 Ways To Tame Itchy Skin hereRead: How To Soothe Ichy Skin (including your va-jay-jay) hereRead: How To Have Fabulous Skin After The Age 40 hereListen: The Impact Of EDC's & Xenoestrogens On Menopause hereWatch: How Gut Health Affects Your Menopause Journey hereHappy Go Tummy® hereLotsaLocks® hereWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses® are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.menoverse, peri, menopause, postmenopause, midlife, millennopause, millennials, perimenopause, hormonal changes, symptoms, post-menopauseHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, we explore the Millennopause Era and the Menoverse! Jenna chats about the seismic shift that's occurred around peri, menopause and post-menopause over the past 10 years and the rise and rise of the Menoverse and Millennopause. Because millennials have grown up and entered peri and they're taking it by the reins.TakeawaysThe Menoverse is the world of menopause which is super-relevant for all women from their mid-30s.The Menoverse and Millennopause are real. So, let's get educated.Peri aka perimenopause begins earlier than you might think and it's not a one-and-done overnight experience. The key to a smoother ride is understanding the hormonal changes and symptoms associated with peri.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:03 Menoverse, Millennopause and Peri02:03 Who Are Millennials? And Gen Xers?04:02 Changes Can Your Begin In Your 30s05:11 Peri Symptoms06:03 Not Just About Your Ovaries06:20 Peri: Depression & Anxiety06:43 Quick Fire Knowledge Nuggets10:00 You're So Lucky!Episode Resources:Millennials Are Rebranding Menopause UnherdHark, The Millennial Death Wail New York Times (Paywall)Episode #104 How Will I Know I'm In Perimenopause? Merry Peri® hereHappy Go Tummy® hereWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses® are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.menoverse, peri, menopause, postmenopause, midlife, millennopause, millennials, perimenopause, hormonal changes, symptoms, post-menopauseHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We're privileged to feature Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM on this episode - a woman who is globally renowned as a leader and expert in the field of women's mental health. She's also a passionate advocate for midlife women.Among her many accolades and achievements, Professor Kulkarni is the director and founder of HER Centre Australia @ Monash University, which is dedicated to understanding and treating mental illnesses experienced by women. Indeed, Professor Kulkarni has conducted world-first research into the link between our reproductive hormones and mental health.   A Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists since 1989, she was awarded a PhD from Monash University in 1997 for her thesis “Women and Psychosis”. A major area of her research involves psychoneuroendocrine studies of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in women with severe mental illnesses. In particular, she has pioneered the use of estrogen as a new treatment in schizophrenia.Professor Kulkarni received an Order of Australia (AM) in 2019 for her services to Medicine. In 2024, she received two prestigious awards from The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP): the Ian Simpson Award for “the most outstanding contributions to clinical psychiatry through service to patients and the community” and the RANZCP Senior Research Award, for “the most significant contribution to psychiatric research in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand over the preceding five years”.As you can imagine Professor Kulkarni is a very busy woman and her knowledge and wisdom is sought after so we hope you (and your GP) gain a lot from this episode.In this episode, we talk about:About Professor Kulkarni(1:03)The link between reproductive hormones and mental health (4:44)Questionnaire about depression in menopause (5:19)Menopause depression is different - what are the signs? (5:29)The statistics - this is a significant time of mental health change for many women. (7:25)Let's not forget the men because this is everyone's business (9:30)Menopausal mood disorder and the brain (10:45)Beware of misdiagnosis (12:20)The link between hormones, the brain and menopause (14:47)We need to re-look at the way society looks at menopause (16:22)Don't stigmatise women who struggle (18:57)Know your numbers ladies (20:37)Taking the holistic approach to menopause (21:19)Make your needs known loudly and assertively (24;15)Blood tests can't show what's happening in the brain (24:43)Women are very good at knowing what is going on in their bodies (25:20)Message for GPs and women who are aged around 40 (26:08)Would you rather see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Episode Resources:HER Centre Australia https://www.monash.edu/medicine/her-centreGet MENO-D: a rating scale to detect menopause in depression here https://www.maprc.org.au/sites/www.maprc.org.au/files/MENO-D_0.pdfWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Post-menopause is the final stage of the menopause journey and you will be in this stage for the rest of your life.In this Mini Pause® Jenna shares what post-menopause is and how it might affect your life. In this episode, we talk about:How will post-menopause change your life? (1:04)What is post-menopause? (1:18)The average age for post-menopause (2:13)What happens in post-menopause? (2:36)Three health issues to check for (3:27)Other things to note (5:58)The happiness factor (6:22)Your Warrant of Fitness (7:24)Tips to live by for your best post-menopause (7:57) Episode Resources:Listen to episode #104 How Will I Know If I'm in Perimenopause? hereListen to episode #122 What Is Menopause? hereDiscover Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat & Dr Karen Coates hereExplore The Menopause Brain by Dr Lisa Misconi PhD herePhytoestrogens and their effects Download the free Phytoestrogen Food List herePerky Post® for post-menopauseWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses® are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For New Zealanders, Judy Bailey ONZM is a household name, similar to Australia's Kerri-Anne Kennerley or America's Diane Sawyer.Originally trained as a journalist, Judy went on to become an immensely popular newsreader, presenting primetime news for many years. Fondly nicknamed 'Mother of the nation', and often dubbed a national treasure Judy's now in her 70s and she's written the book, Evolving, Finding Health & Happiness As We Age. Evolving is peppered with some of Judy's personal stories as well as the latest findings of growing older. It serves as a brilliant handbook for anyone entering midlife and beyond covering everything to do with health and wellbeing in two parts. From nutrition to dementia, death, grief and resilience Judy tackles the good and the bad including the subjects nobody wants to talk about. I hope you enjoy our conversation.In this episode, we talk about:Evolving, Serena Williams and 'the R word' (4:38)Navigating mental and physical change as you grow older (5:25)The Harvard Study of Adult Development - the longest longitudinal study in the world (7:05)The most profoundly effective thing you can do for yourself to age well (7:59)The holistic aspect of health and wellbeing (8:42)The Maori way of looking at health (9:22)The global issue of dementia (10:19)Death, grief, paperwork and resilience (13:37)Our fundamental need for relationships (15:38)Marriage and melanoma (15:20)On being 'Mother of the nation' (22:00)The problem of loneliness (25:32)Grandfriends (27:47)Beauty, style and feeling invisible (29:30) Sarcopenia (31:19)The grey (hair) movement (32:14)Shametenance - Professor Claire Chambers (34:48) Gerotranscendence and death cleaning (35:40)Inspirational books (39:00)Would you rather see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Episode Resources:Evolving: Finding Health & Happiness As We Age - New Zealand, Australia, Rest Of The WorldDementia: New Zealand, AustraliaAlzheimer's: New Zealand, AustraliaAge Concern NZ, Age Concern AustraliaThe Grief CentreHospiceThe Brainwave TrustSkin CheckSkin Vision Melanoma Tracking AppGrandfriends surrogate grandparentsIntact by Professor Clare ChambersAging Well: Surprising Guideposts To A Happier Life by George VaillantBiography of PutinThe Women by Kristin Hannah. Buy: New Zealand, Australia, WorldwideCatherine Chigley The Axeman's Carnival Buy: New Zealand, Australia, WorldwideWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.

In this episode, we talk about:Menopause is commonly used as an umbrella term, but it's not (1:01)Signs & Symptoms (1:27)Perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause (1:55)Average age for menopause (4:56)About post-menopause (5.42)Episode Resources:Read the 34 most common symptoms of perimenopause hereLearn more about Merry Peri® and Perky Post® with affron® here Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Disclaimer: Our Mini Pause®'s are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if its available. They should not take the place of medical advice.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Dr Bo Hendgen DO ND is the founder and CEO of Absolute Essential, a New Zealand-based company. Absolute Essential designs 100% organic, premium quality essential plant oil products of the highest therapeutic value.Born in Germany, Dr Bo grew up in France and studied aromatic medicine there. If you've never heard of it before this type of healing looks at the science of therapeutic essential oils. Additionally, Dr Bo is a naturopathic doctor, a doctor of osteopathy and holds a PhD in paediatrics. She says the first thing to remember when using therapeutic essential oils is they're powerful. As such, these aromatics – ‘concentrated substances extracted from the flowers, stems, roots, bark, leaves or seeds of a plant' – have been used for centuries. “When oils are extracted with care, their life force is maintained and can be recognised by human biology,” says Dr Bo. “Breathing in the scent of an essential oil takes it to the bloodstream via the lungs and the brain via the olfactory system. In addition, the skin (epidermis) can absorb these therapeutic oils, and they travel to your blood from there.”For this reason, essential oils should be treated as the potent forces of nature that they are.Listen as Dr Bo explains the best essential oils to use during every stage of menopause. In this episode, we talk about: Recommended oils for perimenopause and post-menopause (1:33)The difference between essential oils and carrier oils (2:10)Beneficial essential oils for hormonal balance in women (3:06)HIghly recommended carrier oils (5:16)Key menopause signs and symptoms (8:45)What can you do about itchy lady parts + recipe (10:46)Creating essential oil (and people) blends effectively (14:18)The correct application of essential oils (16:44)Bath wisdom including recommended times and temperature (18:43)Tips for before you go to bed (19:33)The extraction process and its influence on essential oils (21:20)About the birth control pill and HRT (23:34)Finding your personalised journey to wellness (26:01)Any questions email here. :-) Shop Absolute Essential in New Zealand here: https://www.absoluteessential.com/ and Australia here: https://www.planethealth.com.au/colle... Follow Dr Bo and Absolute Essential here: Website: https://www.absoluteessential.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/absoluteessentialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/absolute_essential/Would you rather see a smiling face? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Disclaimer: Women On Fire® is designed to share information. It's not intended to be used for diagnostic purposes and should not take the place of individual professional advice..Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Did you know your digestive system/gut goes through big changes in peri/menopause?It's important to learn about as it can impact your entire perimenopause and post-menopause journey. The gut links to the brain, to emotions, to immunity and can be behind symptoms you may have put down to hormonal shifts such as brain fog and weight gain. The health of your gut can change your life. True story!In this episode, you'll discover:Gut basicsWhat is the microbiome?The gut, immunity, and moodLooking at the gut/brain axisMenopause, estrogen, and the microbiomeWhat is dysbiosis?A healthy gut supports a better perimenopause and post-menopauseWhat happens to our gut as we grow older?How does constipation affect menopause symptoms?12 daily habits that love your gutThis is an excerpt from a Masterclass. To view the full webinar go hereWould you rather see a smiling face? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Episode Resources:Free sleep hygiene sheet free phytoestrogen sheetMenoMe® Happy Go Tummy® synbiotic (combination prebiotic/probiotic) Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Anna Veale is a Men's Mindset Coach who helps high-functioning, busy men get connected to what matters using her ‘men's formula'.Anna has 20 years experience in the wellness industry and has worked with everyone from business owners to professional sportsmen. Indeed, she's worked with the English Premiership Rugby Club Saracens, footballers, rowers and marines.While she works with both genders, she believes her passion for working with men comes from having three older brothers who Anna calls incredible role models. She adds that she's been privileged to witness the growth and success of hundreds of men through working with them.Anna is the author of the book Only Human, holds diplomas in life coaching, is a Quantum Mindfulness Practitioner and Coach, has trained in acceptance and commitment therapy and mental health first aid AND she underpins many of her teaching with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. As a point of interest, she's also a qualified personal trainer, Pilates and yoga instructor.  She  uses a range of modalities including: mindfulness, meditation, breathwork and visualisation One of Anna's specialities is supporting men whose female partners are going through perimenopause and menopause.In this episode, we talk about:A former personal trainer, entering perimenopause changed things - Anna shares her story (4:16)Her 43rd birthday (6:15)Explaining to her children (8:01)Also a former yoga teacher and Pilates instructor Anna says adaptation in your exercise routine is key (9:52)Addressing loss of muscle mass (11:55)The fascia and the relevance of issues in the tissues (14:04)The menopause conversation with her husband (19:10)Coaching males when their female partner is navigating peri/menopause (21:00)Menopause affects 100% of the population, let's make it normal (27:00) Relationship changes/phases and repair during peri/menopause (29:05)Four tips for guys to navigate their female partner's peri/menopause (36:30)1.    It's not about you2.    Communicate3.    Just do it4.    Females aren't an air fryer they're a slow cookerOnly Human book (39:53)Ayurveda (40:36)Would you rather see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Episode Resources:You can follow Anna @ Fresh Coaching on Instagram hereAnd on Facebook hereOr visit her website hereDr Stacy SimsGet the Only Human bookWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Ah sleep, it's often the holy grail of perimenopause and post-menopause.It has to do with a myriad of changes in your body. And it can affect so much: how you look, feel and produce in the world.If sleep's a problem for you Jenna shares some tips and tricks to support you.In this episode, she talks about:How is your sleep? (0:44)A growing global epidemic (0:58)Sleep in perimenopause and post-menopause (1:12)Why We Sleep by neuroscientist Matthew Walker PhD (1:51)The shorter your sleep, the shorter your lifespan (3:12)Sleep and weight gain (3:33)Impact on our lives of sleep deprivation (6:52)The circadian rhythm and melatonin (7:29)What is adenosine and why should you care? (9:27)How much sleep is enough? (10:10)What can lack of sleep cause? (12:30)What can you do to improve your sleep? (13:23)Get up early, go to bed early and be consistent (13:44)Turn off screens (14:48)Embrace the morning light (16:42)With the right timing, light can be your sleep BFF (17:23)Lux levels explained (18:05)Why turn off computers, mobiles and TVs? (20:14)Magnesium (22:13)High magnesium, melatonin and tryptophan foods (23:28)Caffeine and alcohol (27:10)Epsom salt bath (27:56)Calm your racing mind (29:11)Yoga Nidra (30:25)Saffron for sleep (32:36)Why We Sleep by Dr Matthew Walker PhD (33:45)Episode Resources:Get a copy of Why We Sleep by neuroscientist Mathew Walker hereStudy and obesity researchSleep Expert Jane Wrigglesworth HowToSleepWell.orgFor the f.lux app click hereConvert Watts to lux calculator rapidtables.comAbsolute essential aromatherapy oils hereMore about Epsom salt baths hereThe Surrender Experiment by Martin A Seligman hereFind beautiful Yoga Nidra experiences hereLearn more about Merry Peri® and Perky Post® with affron® here Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Nicky Pellegrino is a best-selling author in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. She writes delicious novels about Italy and her stories are filled with food, friendship, and love. And the kind of people who will feel like they're your friends. If you've never read one of her Italian novels we recommend you do with a full tummy and prepare to have your passport ready.Nicky's also the author of Don't Sweat It: How To Make ‘The Change' A Good One. It's a candid, honest and warm guide to perimenopause and menopause. Nicky wrote it after perimenopause crept up on her and threw her usually-together self into turmoil.The empowering book tells the story of Nicky's own experience from rage to missing libidos. It also includes other women's stories and the latest research on perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.Nicky's currently writing her 15th novel which increasingly features women in midlife. Her latest release is P.S. Come To Italy.Born in Liverpool, Nicky's half Italian, and spent her childhood summers in Italy, hence the Italian flavour of her novels. She's been based in New Zealand for 30 years after meeting her husband at a wedding.Well known for wisdom and the wit of her storytelling she's also a former editor and currently a freelance writer on a diverse range of subjects including health.In this episode, we talk about:Writing about a hot flush when you haven't had one (4:08)Coming of age - what is midlife (4.37)Pushing back against invisibility (6:20)Why it's a bad idea to write a book about menopause when you're in peri and why she did (7:25)Stumbling into peri and the beauty of post- (12:00)Imposter syndrome (14:12)Throwing out bras and other body changes (15:15)Wine and coffee - BFF no more (16:10)A missing libido (16:57)Recurring themes in menopause with loss of confidence reigning high (19:01)Lack. of knowledge - are there better ways? (24:00)There aren't any roadmaps (25:00)The importance of self-care, mental health, friends, and laughter (26:00)Laugh more, it's good for you!The Italian Experience and culinary tour (28:36)What she wished she'd known about perimenopause and menopause (32:00)Despite the hype, HRT isn't the be-all and end-all (31:26)Advice to women (36:55)Suggestions for aspiring novelists (41:28)Would you rather see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Episode Resources:You can follow Nicky Pellegrino on Instagram hereAnd on Facebook hereOr visit her website hereTo find out more about her culinary tours to Italy click hereFor a manuscript assessment click hereWomen On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here  We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

As we head into Season 2 of Women On Fire® we have some interesting topics ahead for your knowledge base.The lid has cracked open on the menopause conversation (1:38)Even as early as our mid-30's shift can occur (2:16)Some common symptoms (2:50)Menopause may not be as far off (in terms of age) as you think! (3:10)What is perimenopause (3:22)What we're covering this season (3:52)Who's our guest for episode 2? (6:08)Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Instagram hereFollow MenoMe® on Facebook hereVisit the website hereSubscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here  We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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In case you're wondering, EDC stands for endocrine-disrupting chemicals and they, along with xenoestrogens, can play havoc with hormonal balance. Therefore, they have the potential to magnify perimenopause/menopause signs and symptoms. In this episode, Jenna explains them more. In this episode, she talks about: We live in a toxic world (0:09) Explaining EDC's (0:53) About xenoestrogens (2:43) Examples of EDC's and xenoestrogens (4:07) Detox your life (5:58) Episode Resources: Environmental Working Group here  Skin Deep Database here  Book: Toxic Bodies  Book: Non Toxic: Guide To Living Healthy In A Chemical World  We were excited to debut at number 45 of the Top 60 Menopause podcasts recently. Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here Visit the website here Subscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here  We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®. Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Even though it's no longer swept under the covers, the life stages of perimenopause and menopause can be confusing. And post-menopause needs its own toolkit. Additionally, there can be an overwhelm of information out there so how do you sort the wheat from the chaff? Jenna explains some basic facts that every woman should know. In this episode, she talks about: How the conversation has opened up (0:14) Fact #1: how do you know you're in menopause? (0:54) Fact #2: it doesn't happen overnight (but it will happen!) (4:17) Fact #3: the most common signs and symptoms (6:30) Fact #4: your WOF is due (11:05) Episode Resources: Episode #103 with Dr Linda Dear aka Menodoctor here   Australasian Menopause Society here   Book: Menopause Manifesto by Dr Jen Gunter  The 34 Symptoms Of Menopause  Episode #113 Queen Menopause with Ali Daddo here  We were excited to debut at number 45 of the Top 60 Menopause podcasts globally recently. Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here Visit the website here Subscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here  We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®. Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Alison Brahe Daddo - or Ali as she is commonly called – was only 16 when she burst onto the Australian modelling scene in the mid-80's.  Many of us, in both Australia and New Zealand, grew up seeing her gorgeous face on the pages and covers of Dolly, Cleo and Cosmopolitan magazines and as a model for companies like Portmans, Nivea, Covergirl and Jacqui E.   Ali went on to marry TV presenter, actor and heartthrob Cameron Daddo in her early 20s and the couple moved to the United States for Cam's career. While there, Ali left the modelling industry and fulfilled her dream of becoming a mother to three children. She's also worked as an educator, teaching Bodyfulmind exercise and heading up a program that prepared couples for birth, labour and post-partum. She went on to earn her teaching degree in Early Childhood from UCLA and has trained in Rudolf Steiner Education.   Since returning to Australia in 2017, she and Cam – now married for over 30 years - co-host the hit podcast “Separate Bathooms” and Ali is also a writer on parenting, relationships and the joys of being a woman. She's also a patron of RizeUp Australia, a charity that assists domestic abuse families into new homes and safe lives.  Her first book, Queen Menopause, Finding Majesty In The Mayhem is wonderful. Described as a friendly, frank, compassionate and comprehensive companion for any woman experiencing menopause, it truly is!  In this episode, we talk about: Introducing Ali (0:8) Coming up with the name Queen Menopause (3:20) Reframing people pleasing (5:33) Models have self-doubt and insecurities too (8:47) Marrying young and relocating to America for 25 years (11:04) Juggling moving home, perimenopause, family and ageing parents (12:42) Who am I becoming? Menopause can be a time of vulnerability (17:51) Mr Worry & Miss Negative, how our brains can be impacted (21:00) The health benefits of menopause (22:28) Relationship challenges and how to navigate them (27:52) Menopausal divorce and suicide (31:06) The positives of post-menopause (35:04) Looking at the woman in the mirror (38:12) The wise women of the world (39:01 Educating family, partners and workplaces (41:11) Ali's message to women in - or coming up to - perimenopause (45:44) Ali's message to women in post-menopause (48:10) Episode Resources: Ali's book: Queen Menopause, Finding Majesty In The Mayhem   Ali and Cam's podcast: Separate Bathrooms Rebecca Ray psychologist  Menopause @ Work Australia - Thea O'Connor    Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here Visit the website here Subscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here    We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.        Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you feel like you've put on weight overnight? Especially around the belly? And do you feel like no matter what you do, you can't budge it? It's common and there can be a lot of reasons behind it. But just as importantly there's a lot you can do.  In this episode, we talk about: About menopausal weight changes (1:16) Visceral fat and subcutaneous fat (1:46) It's complicated (2:18) Sleep and weight (2:32) Growing older (3:05) Insulin and blood sugar (4:20) Thyroid and thyropause (5:19) What you can do about it (6:42) Episode Resources: Weight, Shape and Body Composition Changes At Menopause  Weight Gain and Menopause  Fat Mass Changes During Menopause  Effect Of Menopausal Status On Body Composition and Abdominal Fat Distribution  Blog: 10 Reasons You Could Be Putting On Weight  Blog: How To Lose Weight Using The 80/20 Rule  Email Jenna here   Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here Visit the website here Subscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here    We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.  Disclaimer: Our Mini Pauses are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Vinka is a functional nutritionist, whose mission is to help everyone feel their best.  She uses modern and traditional diagnostic tools including blood work analysis, genetics, hormone testing and the symptoms of the body to diagnose root cause issues for her clients.  Vinka's a self-professed science geek who loves learning about the human body. She says she gets a buzz helping her clients set and reach their health goals by learning how to implement realistic diet and lifestyle changes.   In this episode, we talk about: What is a functional nutritionist? (1:47) Let's talk thyropause (4:02) What a thyroid test should encompass (5:04) Breathwork tools (14:50) Signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders (16:04) Perimenopause is a window of opportunity for health (20:50) How to look after your thyroid with food (24:23) The importance of soil for our food (28:18) You are what you absorb (30:28) How's your poop? (31:37) Fermented foods for your gut (32:25) About bloating (36:15) Do you have food sensitivities? (37:54) Cravings, what gives? (39:57) Cholesterol (41:42) Episode Resources: The Thyroid Debacle  Wild Fermentary  Turmeric Soda recipe  Seaweed Chips  40+ Club For Ageless Goddesses Find Vinka: Visit the website here Follow Vinka on Instagram here  Follow Vinka on Facebook here  Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here Visit the website here Subscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here  We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Holly Zachan was 40 years old, juggling a business and being mum to two young children when she was blindsided by a diagnosis of hypoactive (underactive) thyroid disease. After reacting to her medication, she started to connect the dots with some of her symptoms and perimenopause. From there, she realised she needed to take stock and reassess her life. Holly shares her story. In this episode, we talk about: Introducing Holly (1:00) On being diagnosed with hypothyroidism (2:00) Hypothyroidism treatment and a rude awakening (5:24) Learning to stop and change her attitude (7:37) How things change after 40 (9:06) Macronutrients and the importance of carbohydrates (10:00) Discovering perimenopause (11:48) Putting the pieces back into a stable place (15:40) Lessons learned to share with other women (22:02) Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here. Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here. Visit the website here. Subscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here .   We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Lisa Tamati is a woman in menopause. She's also a former endurance athlete, best-selling author, and a health optimisation, longevity, high performance and mindset coach. Lisa is relentless and wrote a book of the same name. It tells of the highs and lows and the sheer tenacity it took to help her 74-year-old mother recover from an aneurysm and subsequent brain damage.  Indeed, Lisa doesn't take no for an answer because she believes nothing is impossible. Even when she's told it is! In this episode, Lisa shares her story and her journey with menopause. In addition, she imparts wisdom about DNA, epigenetics, hormone methylation and perimenopause/menopause and post-menopause. In this episode, we talk about: Introducing Lisa (1:01) Lisa's book Relentless (3:15) Running ultra marathons around the world (4:31) Breaking free and finding positivity (11:53) Physical shifts and turning 40 (13:51) Nothing is impossible (16:23) Hormones, perimenopause and fertility (21:48) Grief, fertility, IVF & surrogacy (22:22) DNA, epigenetics, ageing & hormones (29:23) The birth control pill (34:51) DNA, genes & hormone methylation (36:02) Supplementation/HRT (38:00) Perimenopause/menopause/post-menopause lifestyle overhaul (39:44) Stacking habits and micro changes (41:58) Fatter or leaner in survival mode? (47:04) The information age & AI (48:29) Women helping women (50:50) Episode Resources: Relentless - How A Mother And Daughter Defied The Odds   Lisa's website - lisatamati.com  Follow Lisa: On Facebook here  On Instagram here  On YouTube here  On LinkedIn here  Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here. Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here. Visit the website here. Subscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here .   We're honoured you've joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.    If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire please contact jenna@meno-me.co.nz  for more information.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On this episode of Women On Fire® we're talking about the beauty of ageing, common concerns such as hair changes and pigmentation as well as makeup. As we grow older our hair changes, our skin changes and the way we look changes.  And sometimes we're not quite sure what to do.  The good news is that there are a lot of tools and options on hand and we've given you an overview in this episode. On this episode, we talk about: The changing face of midlife beauty (1:13) 70-year-old Isabella Rossellini and Lancôme (2:55) Beauty in midlife (4:27) Ageing skin and estrogen (5:42) The nuts and bolts of midlife beauty (6:39) Hair (9:48) Brows and lashes (12:23) Magnifying mirror (15:38) Facial hair (16:55) Pigmentation (18:25) Makeup (19:50) Concealer (20:32) Foundation/primer/tinted moisturiser (21:25) Mineral powder/bronzer (22:10) Brows/liner (22:50) Blush (23:07) Lippy - gloss, stain, stick, tint and liner (23:05) Appearance medicine (25:30) Xenoestrogens/endocrine disruptors (25:55) Episode Resources: Isabella Rossellini: The Beauty Of Ageing  Latisse  LiLash  fLash  Revitalash NZ  Revitalash Australia   Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Illuminating Glow NZ  Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Illuminating Glow Australia Jane Iredale Amazing Base Aspect Minerals Powder  - Adore Beauty Australia and New Zealand Peachy Lip Co. Nudist Lip Liner  Dior Contour Clear Lip Liner  @ Sephora Australia and New Zealand Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here. Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here. Visit the website here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our interviews here . We're honoured you joined us and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts so we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.  If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire please contact jenna@meno-me.co.nz  for more information.  Disclaimer: Our Mini Pause's are for information purposes only. They are not diagnostic and should not take the place of medical advice.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus was written in the 90s and became the biggest-selling relationship book of all time.  Since then, author John Gray has written over 20 more books including Beyond Mars and Venus which takes into account how times have changed.  John's wisdom is legendary and he's been a guest on many well-known shows such as Oprah and Dr Oz.  In this episode, he goes into the link between our sex hormones, our masculine and feminine sides, and their effect on relationships and libido.  Suitable for all ages as well as peri/menopause (so share it with everyone), John addresses the subject from a heterosexual viewpoint but it can translate to same sex relationships as well. He covers this in more detail in Chapter 9 of Beyond Mars and Venus, Mars and Venus In The Bedroom.  On this episode, we talk about: Where John's journey began (3:37) Working with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (3:58) Understanding our differences (6:40) Beyond Mars and Venus (9:27) Men and women (and our masculine and feminine sides) are biologically different (10:00) Testosterone thinks, estrogen feels (16:06) Hormonal balance (19:11) The changing hormones of menopause (20:00) Supplements to nurture your adrenal glands (23:00) Producing female hormones in menopause (24:50) Overdependency, negativity bias, and the stress response (29:49) I'll do it myself (32:44) Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone behavioural drivers (38:38) Therapy raises estrogen (43:01) The alchemy of making love (45:16) Sharing and complaining produces estrogen - but there are pros and cons (47:49) How to get what you want (55:48) Perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause (1:01:42) Get naked in your mind first (1:06:00) Libido (1:07:08) The importance of sexual regularity (1:09:21) How to have the conversation - a script (1:12:2) Episode Resources: Free gift: How To Get Everything You Want In Relationships  Course: How To Get More Me-Time  Course: Understanding Men   Course: Secrets To Great Sex  Book: Beyond Mars and Venus  Book: Mars and Venus in the Bedroom  All books  John's website: marsvenus.com    Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here. Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here. Visit the website here. Subscribe to the YouTube channel to watch the interviews here .   We're honoured you joined Women On Fire® and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts or subscribe to our YouTube channel. That way, we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.    If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire please contact jenna@meno-me.co.nz  for more information. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On this episode of Women On Fire® we're talking about sex drive and the effect of menopausal hormones. Many women find they lose their libido in perimenopause / menopause however others find just the opposite.   It can be frustrating but there are things you can do so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. On this episode, we talk about: Worrying about libido (1:18) Painful sex (1:33) Best sex ever (1:50) Estrogen and sex drive (2:16) Use it or lose it (3:02) Responsive and spontaneous desire (3:12) The pelvic muscle system (3:08) It's not just your hormones (4:48) Tips to improve your desire (5:37) Episode Resources: Dyspareunia or painful sex  Management of libido problems in menopause  Pelvic floor muscle strength and its correlation with sexual function Learn about Femift here  Learn about Elvie here  Listen to episode #105 with Dr Mirjana here Find out more about libido here. Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here. Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here. Visit the website here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our interviews here . We're honoured you joined us and hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts so we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.  If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire please contact jenna@meno-me.co.nz  for more information.  Disclaimer: Our Mini Pause's are for information purposes only. They are not diagnostic and should not take the place of medical advice.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Show Notes:  Dr Mirjana Janjic is a women's health specialist with a specialist interest in state-of-the-art medical laser treatments for stress incontinence, vaginal atrophy, vaginal prolapse and snoring.  These are all common issues during menopause but many women are too embarrassed to talk about them. The good news is they're usually treatable. Indeed, after training with specialist gynaecologists in Europe who are the pioneers of minimally invasive gynaecological laser procedures, Dr Mirjana introduced the innovative approaches to Melbourne, Australia and then Auckland, New Zealand.  Dr Mirjana is a Fellow of the Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Fellow of Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (CPCA) and a Board Certified Aesthetic Medicine Physician (AAAM). Would you rather see our smiling faces?  Subscribe to our YouTube channel here  In this episode, we talk about: Introducing Dr Mirjana (1:03) Urinary incontinence (2:00) Stress urinary incontinence (2:40) Fear, embarrassment and anxiety (3:38) There are ways to treat it (4:30) Urge urinary incontinence (5:05) Overactive bladder (5:49) Why declining estrogen in menopause affects the bladder and the vagina (6:18) What is vaginal atrophy? (8:11) What is vaginal prolapse? (10:30) What is the difference between vaginal atrophy and prolapse? (11:19) How do I know if I have vaginal prolapse? (12:41) Many women aren't aware they have dysfunction. (14:00) What does vaginal medical laser treatment help? (15:00) How does vaginal medical laser treatment work? (16:38) Does it hurt? (17:35) What happens during treatment? (18:00) What is collagen remodeling? (18:57)  Smoking and the vagina (20:00) What can I expect to feel during treatment? (23:18) Lifestyle and prevention (29:57) Midlife snoring treatment (33:33) Advice to women in perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause (33:43) Episode Resources: Visit Dr Mirjana's website here . Follow Dr Mirjana on Facebook here . Follow Dr Mirjana on Instagram here . Or on LinkedIn here. Thank you for listening to this episode of Women On Fire®. We're honoured you joined us and hope you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts so we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®. If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire® please contact jenna@meno-me.co.nz  for more information.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On this episode of Women On Fire® we're talking about perimenopause or the period of transition as you lead up to menopause. Often called 'peri' which means around or near perimenopause can begin as early as your mid to late 30s but - on average - in your 40s.    Peri can be a confusing and overwhelming time so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. On this episode we talk about: What is perimenopause aka peri (1:05) How long does perimenopause last? (1:28) Sex hormones - estrogen and progesterone (1:50) Hallmarks of peri (3:06) The estrogen rollercoaster (3:15) Symptoms of perimenopause (3:29) Everyone is different (4:00) Some of the most common signs (4:29) There is no test for perimenopause (7:41) Episode Resources: Find out more about perimenopause here. Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here. Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here. Visit the website here. We're honoured you joined us and hope you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts so we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.  If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire please contact jenna@meno-me.co.nz  for more information.  Disclaimer: Our Mini Pause's are for information purposes only. They are not diagnostic and should not take the place of medical advice.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Show Notes:  Dr Linda Dear has the perfect training behind her to work with women navigating the waters of perimenopause/menopause.  Indeed, her background brings a wealth of knowledge of both holistic wellness and academic/medical training to the table. Not only is Dr Linda a NAMS (North American Menopause Society) Certified Menopause Practitioner,  she's also a medical doctor with a fitness background. In her younger years she was a competitive British gymnast who won bronze at the 1994 Commonwealth Games and from there she went on to become a personal fitness trainer and Ashtanga yoga teacher. In addition, she completed a psychology degree and post-graduate training in the ACT model of psychotherapy.  And as if that's not enough, Dr Linda graduated from London Medical School and added a post-graduate diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology.  So to say she's well-qualified to help women take a multi-pronged approach to manage menopause is something of an understatement. Would you rather see our smiling faces?  Subscribe to our YouTube channel here  In this episode we talk about: NAMS, psychology, yoga & med school (1:10) Women in perimenopause & turning 40 (3:08) Becoming the Menodoctor (3:50) Medicine's blind spot: perimenopause (5:02) The psychological impact of peri (6:59) So much more research is needed (11:11) There is no test for perimenopause (15:29) What is your 'Menopause Moment'? (16:30) What if you bleed 12 months after your Menopause Moment when you are officially post-menopause? (22:55) How to talk to your GP (25:28) The symptoms of peri (31:26) The Menopause Buffet - treatment options and getting rid of false friends (37:00) The main course of the buffet (41:52) The Australia and New Zealand MenoSurvey (46:54) Episode Resources: Ginger water recipe  The Australasian Menopause Society (AMS). Take part in the Australasian MenoSurvey here. You can follow Dr Linda Dear on Instagram here. Or visit her website here. We're honoured you joined us and hope you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts so we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®. If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire® please contact jenna@meno-me.co.nz  for more information. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

There is so much conflicting advice and data about caffeine and alcohol especially during perimenopause and menopause.  So we took a look into the subjects. And the truth is, it's confusing for everyone. Everyone is different and this is very true of women going through peri- and post-menopause. So this episode lays out a few facts, a few theories, and a few experiences. Thank you for listening to this episode.  We're honoured you joined us and hope you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts so we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.  If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire please contact jenna@meno-me.co.nz  for more information.  Disclaimer: Our Mini Pause's are for information purposes only. They come from a holistic vantage point and from collating (often conflicting) scientific data if it's available. They should not take the place of medical advice.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Show Notes:  Rebecca Gibney is one of Australasia's most-loved actresses. A household name in both Australia and New Zealand, her performance as Julie Rafter on Packed to the Rafters earned her a Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality and two Silver Logies for Most Popular Actress. But accolades aside - and she has many more - Rebecca has been winning hearts on our screens for decades. From The Flying Doctors and Halifax fp TV series to the film, The Dressmaker she has shared her beauty, talent and charisma with us. Now in her 50s, she is refreshingly candid about filters and growing older as well as sharing her wonderful sense of humour on social media.  Currently starring as beautiful Daisy and executive producing the popular rom-com series Under The Vines Rebecca drops in for a quick visit to Women On Fire® to talk about Daisy, menopause, and growing older.  Rebecca is a genuinely delightful person and we were thrilled to have her as our guest. She shared some wonderful tips and advice. And don't be fooled by her humbleness, she was included in Who Magazine's World's Most Beautiful People in 2018 when she would have been around 50.  Would you rather see our smiling faces?  Subscribe to our YouTube channel here In This Episode We Talked About:  Daisy on Under The Vines  Being real (1:20) The beauty of ageing (2:50) Rebecca's menopause journey (3:52) Lifestyle and habits (4:55) Menopause in front of the camera (8:00) Growing older (8:53) Laughing at herself (9:34) On being a Caussie and loving Australia and New Zealand (10:33) You can watch Under The Vines on TVNZ in New Zealand and Acorn TV around the world.  Thank you for listening to this episode with the beautiful Rebecca Gibney.  We're honoured you joined us and hope you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts so we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.  If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire® please contact jenna@meno-me.co.nz  for more information.        Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

LotsaLocks® by MenoMe® is formulated to alleviate the hair thinning and loss that's common during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. As a result of this, approximately 2/3 of women experience some form of hair thinning in midlife due to hormonal shifts. Scientific studies show the ingredients in LotsaLocks® help to mitigate this. Learn more in this mini pause episode. Episode Resources: Find out more about LotsaLocks® by MenoMe® here. Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here. Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here. Visit the website here. We're honoured you joined us and hope you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be grateful if you would leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts so we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®. If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire® please contact jenna@meno-me.co.nz  for more information. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.