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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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In case you're wondering, EDC stands for endocrine-disrupting chemicals and they, along with xenoestrogens, can play havoc with hormonal balance. Therefore, they have the potential to magnify perimenopause/menopause signs and symptoms. In this episode, Jenna explains them more. In this episode, she talks about: We live in a toxic world (0:09) Explaining EDC's (0:53) About xenoestrogens (2:43) Examples of EDC's and xenoestrogens (4:07) Detox your life (5:58) Episode Resources: Environmental Working Group here  Skin Deep Database here  Book: Toxic Bodies  Book: Non Toxic: Guide To Living Healthy In A Chemical World  We were excited to debut at number 45 of the Top 60 Menopause podcasts recently. Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here Visit the website here Subscribe 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.

Even though it's no longer swept under the covers, the life stages of perimenopause and menopause can be confusing. And post-menopause needs its own toolkit. Additionally, there can be an overwhelm of information out there so how do you sort the wheat from the chaff? Jenna explains some basic facts that every woman should know. In this episode, she talks about: How the conversation has opened up (0:14) Fact #1: how do you know you're in menopause? (0:54) Fact #2: it doesn't happen overnight (but it will happen!) (4:17) Fact #3: the most common signs and symptoms (6:30) Fact #4: your WOF is due (11:05) Episode Resources: Episode #103 with Dr Linda Dear aka Menodoctor here   Australasian Menopause Society here   Book: Menopause Manifesto by Dr Jen Gunter  The 34 Symptoms Of Menopause  Episode #113 Queen Menopause with Ali Daddo here  We were excited to debut at number 45 of the Top 60 Menopause podcasts globally recently. Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here Visit the website here Subscribe 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.

Alison Brahe Daddo - or Ali as she is commonly called – was only 16 when she burst onto the Australian modelling scene in the mid-80’s.  Many of us, in both Australia and New Zealand, grew up seeing her gorgeous face on the pages and covers of Dolly, Cleo and Cosmopolitan magazines and as a model for companies like Portmans, Nivea, Covergirl and Jacqui E.   Ali went on to marry TV presenter, actor and heartthrob Cameron Daddo in her early 20s and the couple moved to the United States for Cam’s career. While there, Ali left the modelling industry and fulfilled her dream of becoming a mother to three children. She’s also worked as an educator, teaching Bodyfulmind exercise and heading up a program that prepared couples for birth, labour and post-partum. She went on to earn her teaching degree in Early Childhood from UCLA and has trained in Rudolf Steiner Education.   Since returning to Australia in 2017, she and Cam – now married for over 30 years - co-host the hit podcast “Separate Bathooms” and Ali is also a writer on parenting, relationships and the joys of being a woman. She’s also a patron of RizeUp Australia, a charity that assists domestic abuse families into new homes and safe lives.  Her first book, Queen Menopause, Finding Majesty In The Mayhem is wonderful. Described as a friendly, frank, compassionate and comprehensive companion for any woman experiencing menopause, it truly is!  In this episode, we talk about: Introducing Ali (0:8) Coming up with the name Queen Menopause (3:20) Reframing people pleasing (5:33) Models have self-doubt and insecurities too (8:47) Marrying young and relocating to America for 25 years (11:04) Juggling moving home, perimenopause, family and ageing parents (12:42) Who am I becoming? Menopause can be a time of vulnerability (17:51) Mr Worry & Miss Negative, how our brains can be impacted (21:00) The health benefits of menopause (22:28) Relationship challenges and how to navigate them (27:52) Menopausal divorce and suicide (31:06) The positives of post-menopause (35:04) Looking at the woman in the mirror (38:12) The wise women of the world (39:01 Educating family, partners and workplaces (41:11) Ali's message to women in - or coming up to - perimenopause (45:44) Ali's message to women in post-menopause (48:10) Episode Resources: Ali's book: Queen Menopause, Finding Majesty In The Mayhem   Ali and Cam's podcast: Separate Bathrooms Rebecca Ray psychologist  Menopause @ Work Australia - Thea O'Connor    Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here Visit the website here Subscribe 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.

Do you feel like you've put on weight overnight? Especially around the belly? And do you feel like no matter what you do, you can't budge it? It's common and there can be a lot of reasons behind it. But just as importantly there's a lot you can do.  In this episode, we talk about: About menopausal weight changes (1:16) Visceral fat and subcutaneous fat (1:46) It's complicated (2:18) Sleep and weight (2:32) Growing older (3:05) Insulin and blood sugar (4:20) Thyroid and thyropause (5:19) What you can do about it (6:42) Episode Resources: Weight, Shape and Body Composition Changes At Menopause  Weight Gain and Menopause  Fat Mass Changes During Menopause  Effect Of Menopausal Status On Body Composition and Abdominal Fat Distribution  Blog: 10 Reasons You Could Be Putting On Weight  Blog: How To Lose Weight Using The 80/20 Rule  Email Jenna here   Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here Visit the website here Subscribe 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.

Vinka is a functional nutritionist, whose mission is to help everyone feel their best.  She uses modern and traditional diagnostic tools including blood work analysis, genetics, hormone testing and the symptoms of the body to diagnose root cause issues for her clients.  Vinka's a self-professed science geek who loves learning about the human body. She says she gets a buzz helping her clients set and reach their health goals by learning how to implement realistic diet and lifestyle changes.   In this episode, we talk about: What is a functional nutritionist? (1:47) Let's talk thyropause (4:02) What a thyroid test should encompass (5:04) Breathwork tools (14:50) Signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders (16:04) Perimenopause is a window of opportunity for health (20:50) How to look after your thyroid with food (24:23) The importance of soil for our food (28:18) You are what you absorb (30:28) How's your poop? (31:37) Fermented foods for your gut (32:25) About bloating (36:15) Do you have food sensitivities? (37:54) Cravings, what gives? (39:57) Cholesterol (41:42) Episode Resources: The Thyroid Debacle  Wild Fermentary  Turmeric Soda recipe  Seaweed Chips  40+ Club For Ageless Goddesses Find Vinka: Visit the website here Follow Vinka on Instagram here  Follow Vinka on Facebook here  Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here Visit the website here Subscribe 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.

Holly Zachan was 40 years old, juggling a business and being mum to two young children when she was blindsided by a diagnosis of hypoactive (underactive) thyroid disease. After reacting to her medication, she started to connect the dots with some of her symptoms and perimenopause. From there, she realised she needed to take stock and reassess her life. Holly shares her story. In this episode, we talk about: Introducing Holly (1:00) On being diagnosed with hypothyroidism (2:00) Hypothyroidism treatment and a rude awakening (5:24) Learning to stop and change her attitude (7:37) How things change after 40 (9:06) Macronutrients and the importance of carbohydrates (10:00) Discovering perimenopause (11:48) Putting the pieces back into a stable place (15:40) Lessons learned to share with other women (22:02) Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here. Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here. Visit the website here. Subscribe 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.

Lisa Tamati is a woman in menopause. She's also a former endurance athlete, best-selling author, and a health optimisation, longevity, high performance and mindset coach. Lisa is relentless and wrote a book of the same name. It tells of the highs and lows and the sheer tenacity it took to help her 74-year-old mother recover from an aneurysm and subsequent brain damage.  Indeed, Lisa doesn't take no for an answer because she believes nothing is impossible. Even when she's told it is! In this episode, Lisa shares her story and her journey with menopause. In addition, she imparts wisdom about DNA, epigenetics, hormone methylation and perimenopause/menopause and post-menopause. In this episode, we talk about: Introducing Lisa (1:01) Lisa's book Relentless (3:15) Running ultra marathons around the world (4:31) Breaking free and finding positivity (11:53) Physical shifts and turning 40 (13:51) Nothing is impossible (16:23) Hormones, perimenopause and fertility (21:48) Grief, fertility, IVF & surrogacy (22:22) DNA, epigenetics, ageing & hormones (29:23) The birth control pill (34:51) DNA, genes & hormone methylation (36:02) Supplementation/HRT (38:00) Perimenopause/menopause/post-menopause lifestyle overhaul (39:44) Stacking habits and micro changes (41:58) Fatter or leaner in survival mode? (47:04) The information age & AI (48:29) Women helping women (50:50) Episode Resources: Relentless - How A Mother And Daughter Defied The Odds   Lisa's website - lisatamati.com  Follow Lisa: On Facebook here  On Instagram here  On YouTube here  On LinkedIn here  Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here. Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here. Visit the website here. Subscribe 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®.    If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire please contact jenna@meno-me.co.nz  for more information.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On this episode of Women On Fire® we're talking about the beauty of ageing, common concerns such as hair changes and pigmentation as well as makeup. As we grow older our hair changes, our skin changes and the way we look changes.  And sometimes we're not quite sure what to do.  The good news is that there are a lot of tools and options on hand and we've given you an overview in this episode. On this episode, we talk about: The changing face of midlife beauty (1:13) 70-year-old Isabella Rossellini and Lancôme (2:55) Beauty in midlife (4:27) Ageing skin and estrogen (5:42) The nuts and bolts of midlife beauty (6:39) Hair (9:48) Brows and lashes (12:23) Magnifying mirror (15:38) Facial hair (16:55) Pigmentation (18:25) Makeup (19:50) Concealer (20:32) Foundation/primer/tinted moisturiser (21:25) Mineral powder/bronzer (22:10) Brows/liner (22:50) Blush (23:07) Lippy - gloss, stain, stick, tint and liner (23:05) Appearance medicine (25:30) Xenoestrogens/endocrine disruptors (25:55) Episode Resources: Isabella Rossellini: The Beauty Of Ageing  Latisse  LiLash  fLash  Revitalash NZ  Revitalash Australia   Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Illuminating Glow NZ  Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Illuminating Glow Australia Jane Iredale Amazing Base Aspect Minerals Powder  - Adore Beauty Australia and New Zealand Peachy Lip Co. Nudist Lip Liner  Dior Contour Clear Lip Liner  @ Sephora Australia and New Zealand Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe® Follow MenoMe® on Instagram here. Follow MenoMe® on Facebook here. Visit the website here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our interviews here . We're honoured you joined us 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 so we can reach as many women as possible with Women On Fire®.  If you would like to contribute to Women On Fire please contact jenna@meno-me.co.nz  for more information.  Disclaimer: Our Mini Pause's are for information purposes only. They are not diagnostic and should not take the place of medical advice.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.