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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! (Oh, and we should probably add Menoposse in there too!)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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