Hey Sister! Mailbag: Perimenopause Training Secrets You Need to Know
Today, Michelle is diving back into the Hey Sister! Mailbag and answering your questions about one of the biggest transitions women face: perimenopause - and how training, lifestyle, and mindset can help us navigate our way through it. This episode is personal. Michelle shares her journey of discovering she was in perimenopause (during lockdown no less), the choice to go on HRT now known as MHT (Menopausal Hormone Therapy), and how she now approaches training, nutrition and life. Spoiler: strength training, fueling your body and proper recovery are non-negotiables! We cover: Why your metabolism isn’t “broken” - and how the right training can fire it back upThe sleep–fuel connection: what you should eat, when and why rest is a must Yoga and Pilates are great... but here’s why they can’t be the only thing you doThe eternal debate: weights vs cardioWhat really works when it comes to managing weight in midlife - no fads, just factsSupplements Michelle recommends: Creatine, Vitamin D (sun and spray), Magnesium (glycinate for sleep and relaxation and malate for energy and muscle recovery), pre and probiotics, protein (20-30g per meal) and Omega 3s (500-1000 milligrams). A huge thanks to Hey Sister! and 12WBT for making this episode possible. Hey Sister!! Hey Sister! provides natural period pain, PMS and Menopause relief. For 20% your next Hey Sister! order click here https://tiny.heysister.com/12wbt or use code 12WBT at checkout. This season of We Have a Situation was Executive Produced by Monica ReidGot a question for the next HeySister Mailbag? Send it our way! Via the We Have a Situation Instagram Page:@we_have_a_situation
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Gemma O’Neill: Why Women are Better Negotiators
In this episode, Michelle sits down with powerhouse media executive and entrepreneur Gemma O’Neill, whose 25-year career spans high-stakes negotiations, creative reinvention, and building spaces for women to thrive. From working alongside Nicole Kidman to co-founding Besties with Jackie O, Gemma has learned a thing or two about owning her voice - and now she’s sharing it with us.We cover: The exact steps of a successful negotiation and how to set the tone with confidenceWhy women are naturally good at negotiatingHow to use language, energy, and even your outfit to shift negotiation fear into powerWhy women still lag behind in salary conversations and how to change thatWant more of Gemma?Listen to the Besties Podcast and explore courses and community at wearebesties.comA huge thanks to Hey Sister! and 12WBT for making this episode possible. Hey Sister!! Hey Sister! provides natural period pain, PMS and Menopause relief. For 20% your next Hey Sister! order click here https://tiny.heysister.com/12wbt or use code 12WBT at checkout. This season of We Have a Situation was Executive Produced by Monica Reid
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Dr Justine Corry: Divorce and Why we’re Hopeless Observers of Ourselves
Dr Justine Corry is a former clinical psychologist turned relationship and executive coach, and the creator of The Relationship Reinvention Method and The Self-Led Woman framework. Dr Justine Corry joins Michelle to unpack why it's so hard to leave toxic relationships - even when we know we should. With over 20 years of experience, Dr Justine helps women move beyond survival mode and into a new way of relating. In this episode Michelle and Dr Justine explore the emotional patterns that keep us stuck, the shame that can follow heartbreak, and how to gently rebuild trust in ourselves. From navigating narcissistic exes to co-parenting after divorce, Justine shares practical, compassionate tools for anyone starting over.Whether you're fresh out of a breakup or quietly questioning a long-standing pattern, this conversation is for you.If you’d like to hear more from Dr Justine you can find her here: https://shorturl.at/IG0PG Or to download the free guide mentioned in today's episode:The 8 Hidden Patterns That Keep Smart Women Stuck After a break-up, Separation and Divorce FREE GUIDEA huge thanks to Hey Sister! and 12WBT for making this episode possible. Hey Sister!! Hey Sister! provides natural period pain, PMS and Menopause relief. For 20% your next Hey Sister! order click here https://tiny.heysister.com/12wbt or use code 12WBT at checkout. This season of We Have a Situation was Executive Produced by Monica Reid.
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Melissa Browne: Rewriting Your Money Story
In this empowering episode, author, entrepreneur and financial educator Melissa Browne shares how she clawed her way from "less than zero" to financial independence. Whether you’re divorced, starting over, or just trying to figure out where to begin, this episode is for every woman who wants to feel confident with her finances. For a Pod recommendation check out The Australian Investors Podcast - Mel mentions in today’s episode. For those wanting to access the resources Mel mentioned on the podcast you can find them here:www.melissabrowne.com.au/wehaveasituationAnd follow Mel on Instagram @melbrowne.money Today we discuss: The difference between your money story and money identity, and why they matterWhy many women avoid money conversations - and how to break that cycleWhat financial adulting really meansHow to protect yourself financially in relationships and through divorce If you or someone you know needs help with DV or family violence contact 1800 RESPECT. A huge thanks to Hey Sister! and 12WBT for making this episode possible. Hey Sister! Hey Sister! provides natural period pain, PMS and Menopause relief. For 20% your next Hey Sister! order click here tiny.heysister.com/12wbt or use code 12WBT at checkout. This season of We Have a Situation was Executive Produced by Monica Reid.
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Dr Vonda Wright: Adding Life to Your Years
What if getting older didn’t mean slowing down - but getting stronger, sharper, and more powerful?This week on We Have a Situation, Michelle Bridges is joined by Dr. Vonda Wright - an acclaimed orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and trailblazer in the science of aging. Together, they unpack the truth about women’s health in midlife and beyond. From muscle loss and mobility to the lifestyle shifts that can help us age not just well, but powerfully.Forget fading quietly into the background. This is your permission to level up, live longer and live stronger. if you're interested in learning more about Vonda's work you can find her here: www.drvondawright.com/ You can preorder her new book 'Unbreakable' out on the 26th of August by using the following link: theunbreakablebook.com/ Mentioned Supplements: Magnesium (500mg) at night Vitamin DEnsures she has added Calcium in her diet from a natural fig based supplement FisetinNMN (converts to co-enzyme NAD+)Creatine 5-10g A huge thanks to Hey Sister! and 12WBT for making this episode possible. Hey Sister!! Hey Sister! provides natural period pain, PMS and Menopause relief. For 20% your next Hey Sister! order click here tiny.heysister.com/12wbt or use code 12WBT at checkout. This season of We Have a Situation was Executive Produced by Monica Reid.
We Have a Situation is an unfiltered podcast for women, tackling the real and often unspoken issues of midlife—from hormones to identity shifts, relationships to resilience. Join Michelle Bridges for honest chats with experts and inspiring women as we cut through the noise and reframe this pivotal life stage.
Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a crossroads.
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