Very Peri

Peri. A word with two meanings: a sauce you put on chicken OR an entire decade of your life where your hormones go on a rollercoaster. Perimenopause brings with it a smorgasbord of symptoms and too often, women think they just have to 'suck it up'.  We’re here to tell you, you don’t. You deserve better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What actually IS perimenopause and how do I know if I’m in it? We’re kicking off this audio series with expert, Dr Sonia Davison to help us understand just WTF is happening to our bodies during perimenopause.  Dr Sonia Davison MBBS FRACP PhD, is an Endocrinologist, a Clinical Fellow at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health and has an adjunct appointment at the Women’s Health Research Program, Monash University, Victoria, Australia.  Resources mentioned: Jean Hailes for Women's Health Australasian Menopause Society Find a doctor (Australasian Menopause Society) Information sheets (Australasian Menopause Society) Information discussed in the Very Peri audio series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care provider. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Struggling to sleep? Feeling hot all the time? Forgetting everything?! In this episode, we are chatting about three of the most common symptoms during perimenopause - hot flushes, brain fog and insomnia - with well-known menopause expert Dr Ginni Mansberg.  Dr Ginni Mansberg is a GP, TV presenter, author and columnist. She has a General Practice in Sydney’s Sans Souci, where she has a clinical interest in women’s health and menopause.  Resources mentioned: Find a doctor (Australasian Menopause Society) The M Word by Dr Ginni Mansberg Dr Ginni’s Instagram Information discussed in the Very Peri audio series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care provider. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it peri or am I just a horrible person? Surviving mood swings. In this episode Professor Jayashri Kulkarni joins us to get the bottom of the question on all of our minds… am I peri or am I just a bitch? Professor Jayashri Kulkarni is internationally acknowledged as a leader in the field of Women’s Mental Health, in particular for her innovative work on reproductive hormones and mental illness.  Information discussed in the Very Peri audio series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care provider. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My mental health is not great. Understanding the impact of peri. Content warning: This podcast includes discussion of suicide that may be distressing to some readers/listeners. In this episode, Dr Terri Foran joins us to share just why our mental health changes so much during perimenopause and what we can do to get the support we need. Dr Terri Foran is a Sexual Health Physician and holds the position of Conjoint Senior Lecturer in the School of Women’s and Children’s Health at UNSW Sydney. She is in private clinical practice and is also engaged in both clinical and research work at the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney. If you think you may be experiencing depression or another mental health problem, please contact your general practitioner. If you're based in Australia, 24-hour support is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14. Resources mentioned: Australasian Menopause Society Find a doctor (Australasian Menopause Society) Jean Hailes for Women's Health Information discussed in the Very Peri audio series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care provider.  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why am I gaining weight so fast and can I do anything about it? In this episode, we’re chatting about weight gain and nutrition during peri. Susie Burrell shares some lifestyle adjustments to help you feel like you again.  Susie Burrell is one of Australia’s leading dieticians. Susie works exclusively in the area of hormones and weight control and works online helping busy women reach their health and weight-related goals minus strict diets and deprivation. Resources mentioned: My Menopause Transformation Susie’s website Information discussed in the Very Peri audio series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care provider. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I feel like I’m constantly running to the bathroom. Make it stop. In this episode, we are chatting to Dr Charlotte Gooding about bladder control, or lack thereof during peri. Dr Charlotte Gooding is a GP from the UK with a special interest in Women’s Health and Menopause care she currently works at Menopause Care LTD.  Resources mentioned:  Menopause Care (UK) Squeeze alongs: Adoreyourpelvicfloor.co.uk @knowyourfloors on TikTok Information discussed in the Very Peri audio series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care provider.  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What natural treatments are out there? And do they actually work?! HRT isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, so what other options do we have? In this episode, we are chatting about alternative therapies with expert Nicole Woodcock.  Nicole Woodcock is a qualified practitioner who combines clinical research with traditional naturopathic principles to help women understand what’s going on with their hormones and how they can feel healthy and happy again. Resources mentioned: Hormone Repair Manual by Lara Briden Sara Gottfriend M.D Leah Hechtman Nicole’s website Information discussed in the Very Peri audio series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care provider. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.