Medicine in the Mirror

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How Do You Know It's Menopause? The Symptoms & Signs

2025-09-0717:10

Thanks for listening and reaching out. I appreciate your support! It’s been a while, but Medicine in the Mirror is back! In this episode, Dr K continues the series on Menopause . She dives into one of the biggest questions women ask: “How do I know it’s menopause? You’ll hear why menopause often feels like a rollercoaster, how symptoms overlap with puberty and pregnancy, and why so many women are blindsided by them. Most importantly, you’ll learn that you’re not “going crazy” or “fallin...

The Definition, History & Phases of Menopause

2023-10-3014:28

Thanks for listening and reaching out. I appreciate your support! In this enlightening episode , Dr K embarks on a fascinating exploration of menopause. What is menopause, has it changed through the years , is it a moment time ? Tune in to this enlightening discussion with Dr. K as she defines, uncovers the historical significance, and navigates the various phases of this significant life transition, shedding light on its impact and understanding its evolution over tim...

SEASON 3 - INTRO

2023-09-3004:26

Thanks for listening and reaching out. I appreciate your support! Welcome back to "Medicine in the Mirror" after an 18-month hiatus. Dr. K, your host and a seasoned General Practitioner and Cosmetic Doctor, embarked on a personal journey of discovery and in-depth research into menopause. The topic of menopause turned into a treasure trove of stories, insights, and empowerment, and it quickly became evident that it deserved an entire season dedicated to it. Join Dr K as she give you a g...

1. MINIMISING YOUR RISK LIVING IN A COVID WORLD

2022-02-2225:29

Thanks for listening and reaching out. I appreciate your support! Coronavirus has changed life as we knew . New Zealanders have been relatively spared with low case numbers and deaths over the last 2 years. That changed over the last few weeks as the Omicron variant which has been present globally for a while, made its way down under. Omicron is more contagious but supposedly causes less mortality and morbidity. Here in New Zealand we are just beginning to see a rapid ...

5. DECODING YOUR SUNSCREEN LABELS

2021-02-0723:38

Thanks for listening and reaching out. I appreciate your support! With summer in full swing, it’s more important than ever to have sun safety top of mind and it's when most of you remember to reach for sunscreen. Why do we need to use sunscreen in the first place? Did you know that 10 Kiwis are diagnosed with skin cancer every hour due to UV exposure and that >90% of premature ageing is due to sun exposure. This is so easily preventable with the correct use of sunscreen.&...

4. WHAT IS BEAUTY?

2020-11-1915:02

Thanks for listening and reaching out. I appreciate your support! Like it or not the biology of beauty is truly a social currency. How do we define beauty? Is there a standard of beauty? Humans have since the beginning of time been searching for the answers. I'm not going consider trying to define beauty in its entirety, but I’m going to share my path to seeking personal meaning. You’ve all heard the old saying, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", but Is beauty really in the eye of ...

2. LAUNCH SERIES - FACIAL AGEING THROUGH THE DECADES - Thirties & Forties

2020-10-3012:00

Thanks for listening and reaching out. I appreciate your support! Join Dr K for the second episode in this 3 part Launch Series on Facial Ageing Through The Decades. The complexities of the changes that occur in the human face vary depending on your genetics, skin colour and your lifestyle. Key structures in the layered arrangement of the face include muscle. fat , bone & skin. Ageing occurs in all these structures but the onset and the speed of age-related changes diffe...

1. LAUNCH SERIES - FACIAL AGEING THROUGH THE DECADES - Teens & Twenties

2020-10-3013:00

Thanks for listening and reaching out. I appreciate your support! The human face is one of the most complex areas in the human body. There is constant research being released revealing new insights into the complex interplay of the different structures. Bone, ligaments, muscles, fat, and skin are the key structures in the layered arrangement of the face. Ageing occurs in all these structures but the onset and the speed of age-related changes differ between each specific structure, betwe...

3. LAUNCH SERIES - FACIAL AGEING THROUGH THE DECADES - Fifties, Sixties, Seventies & Beyond

2020-10-3012:39

Thanks for listening and reaching out. I appreciate your support! The Final Episode in the launch series of Facial Ageing Through the Decades. On this Episode Dr K ventures into the changes that occurs in your 50s 60s 70s and beyond. While 50 can sound daunting its really a privilege to reach half. century. Find out how your bone, muscles, fat, and skin change during these years with the common concerns that happens and what you can do to stay ahead of these changes. ...

Welcome to The Medicine In The Mirror Podcast

2020-09-2203:36

Thanks for listening and reaching out. I appreciate your support! Welcome to the brand new podcast Medicine in the Mirror with your host Dr K. In this introductory episode you will get a glimpse of what to expect from the podcast as she takes you into her inner circle to demystify beauty, cosmetic medicine, health and mindset. Learn more about

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