Emma Atherton on Women’s Health, Menopause & Creating Liberty Women’s Wellness

What happens when women feel unheard in their health journey? In this inspiring episode, Steve sits down with Emma Atherton — wife, mother of five, and founder of Liberty Women’s Wellness. Emma opens up about her own struggles with early perimenopause, how being dismissed by doctors led her to create a clinic dedicated to women’s health, and why conversations around menopause, pelvic pain, and holistic care must no longer be taboo.

This is a powerful conversation for women, men, families, and leaders who want to better understand women’s health and be part of breaking down the stigma.

About Our Guest

Emma Atherton is the Managing Director of Liberty Women’s Wellness, a holistic health clinic supporting women through every stage of life — from postpartum recovery to endometriosis, pelvic pain, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Her personal health journey ignited a mission to ensure women in Greater Springfield and across Australia have access to local, multidisciplinary care without stigma or silence.

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-atherton-888337246/
• Website: https://libertywomenswellness.com.au/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_womens_wellness/

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Episode Highlights

00:00 - Episode Trailer

01:00 - Meet Emma Atherton: wife, mum, and “Wonder Woman” of Greater Springfield

01:57 - Emma’s personal health journey through early perimenopause

04:18 - Why Liberty Women’s Wellness was created

06:23 - The loudest noise in women’s health: pelvic pain & menopause

08:19 - Breaking the taboo: making menopause conversations normal

11:12 - Understanding the three stages: perimenopause, menopause & post-menopause

13:22 - Emma’s mother’s story and the importance of awareness across generations

15:07 - Why men must be part of the menopause conversation

19:26 - The impact of symptoms on identity, marriage & family

21:42 - The single most important conversation couples need to have

23:02 - Rising divorce & suicide rates among midlife women

25:43 - Emma’s advice to women: stop, listen to your body & seek holistic support

27:47 - How men can approach the conversation with vulnerability

30:12 - Teaching children to understand and support mums

33:36 - A truth for women: you’re not dying, you’re stronger than you think

34:39 - Finding calm in the noise of life

35:54 - Tools for wellbeing: exercise, acupuncture & connection

37:40 - How to connect with Emma and Liberty Women’s Wellness