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EPISODE 100 - The Everything Menopause Conversation
100 Episodes in the Sexy Ageing Podcast!
And how fitting that I get to speak with Niki Bezzant, Author of “This Changes Everything: the honest guide to menopause and perimenopause” and “The Everything Guide: Hormones, Health and Happiness in menopause, midlife and beyond” for the 100th episode and the final one for 2024.
Niki and I have had quite similar perimenopause experiences, but as we know, it’s different for every woman. We also wanted to review the state of menopause the past few years and ultimately highlight that research, care and support IS getting better and yet there is still so much that needs to be done.
This is a JUICY episode and we discuss:
Our Hormone Therapy (HT) experiences and the symptoms that sent us to the doctor for help. What worked and what didn't.
Body shape changes and how we feel about it. The lifelong challenge women have with body image and how menopause can help or hinder.
Niki’s overview from the recent International Menopause Society Conference - how menopause is complicated - the data and research gaps - what the world knows and doesn’t know about menopause - new and promising interventions - when to start HT - and the importance of exercise during menopause.
Medical social media influencers and how they help, or not!
“Menowashing” pros and cons and do the supplements work? Diets - what are the best and worst during menopause.
Healthy aging and gendered ageism and what this actually means for women.
It’s a LOT! Niki and I could have spoken for hours and I’m so grateful that we do make the time to catch up to share what we have learnt and help other women.
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BODY: The Metabolism Meltdown with Lara Briden ND
What’s up with my metabolism? Has my metabolism slowed down because of menopause?
In this episode with Lara Briden ND, we discuss her research into metabolism, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction.
Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the bestselling author of Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and The Metabolism Reset—practical guides to treating women's health with nutrition, supplements, and body-identical hormones. A graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (1997) and the University of Calgary (evolutionary biology), Lara serves on several scientific advisory committees.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What is metabolic inflexibility?- How does insulin resistance affect women’s health differently from men’s- What are the common signs of metabolic dysfunction?
- The relationship between metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, and menopause- The role of gut health in supporting the metabolism- Small, practical changes to repair your metabolism.
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BODY: Help me SLEEP!
We take sleep for granted until we begin waking up multiple times through the night, as is the case for many women as they enter the menopause life stage. When I'm coaching women on how to support their menopause symptoms, I always start with managing their sleep. In this interview with Sarah Harmer, we dive into the importance of sleep, the sleep cycle, and how to get more quality sleep. If you have been struggling with sleep disturbances and insomnia, then this is the episode for YOU.In this episode, we discuss:- the importance and relevance of sleep for health - the relationship between sleep, cardiovascular health, mental health and weight gain- the 5 things that happen to us while sleeping- the relationship between insomnia, sleep challenges and menopause- how to get more sleepConnect with SARAH HARMERRESOURCESSexy Ageing Fitness APPMenopause Workshops My Menopause Memoir (book)Download your FREE Menopause Symptom Tracker HERE SEXY AGEING WEBSITEMY RECOMMENDATIONSPROTEIN (15% off)CREATINE MONOHYDRATE (15% off)CONNECT WITH ME Instagram TikTok The Sexy Ageing Facebook Community
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MIND: The NEW Perimenopause
It's been a while since I've had a conversation with another woman in her menopause life stage.
About 10 months ago, Tarryn accidentally went viral on TikTok with a clip about her perimenopause journey—because apparently, the universe thought she hadn’t had enough surprises for one lifetime. Fuelled by a desire to make sure other women didn’t face the same blindsiding, she kept the conversation going, mixing in her own life stories, quirks, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humour.
Tarryn’s unfiltered honesty and willingness to show off her imperfections have turned her into the relatable, ‘so-not-Instagram’ character that women didn’t know they were missing. After all, who wants perfect when you can have real?
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BODY: PMDD and Hormonal Health with Dr Ceri Cashell
PMDD - Pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, can affect up to 20% of the female population yet very little is known about it.
Many of us can attest to PMS symptoms throughout our monthly cycles and 1 in 5 women may be experiencing hormonally driven symptoms that can seriously impact their quality of life.
I spoke with Dr Ceri Cashell, MBCHB MRCP MRCGP FRACGP, GP Principal (Avalon Family Medical Practice) in Australia about PMDD.
The questions I asked her:
1. What is PMDD and how is it diagnosed?
2. When it comes to menopause, how does PMDD affect women?
3. What are your top recommendations to support women who might be struggling with PMDD and in menopause?
I hope this episode helps someone looking for answers.
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SexyAgeing - a community celebrating the gift of ageing and debunking the notion that life after 40 is all “downhill”. Ageing for women has changed and you can reap the benefits of knowledge and hindsight. Tune in for insights with some of the world's inspirational women on how to successfully navigate the changes to your body and mind. Topics cover healthy ageing, longevity, menopause support, fitness, nutrition and motivation.
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