Peri Menopause Power (Own Your Health Collective)

In this week's episode we welcome Veronica Johnston. Veronica is a clinical psychologist who runs three psychology clinics in the west of Victoria. She has over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, and their families providing emotional, educational, and behavioural support to her clients. Veronica also has a passion for women's mental health and particularly enjoys helping women navigate change and reclaim their power in times of uncertainty.

This was a beautiful conversation that touched on so many different elements of health and wellbeing from navigating transformational life phases, understanding that the body and mind can not be separated along with finding personal purpose and acceptance for where we are. 

Veronica shares a deeply personal story and how her life experiences have become fuel for not just her work today, but for how she shows up in the world and lives her life. We know you will take many nourishing breaths through this conversation because Veronica's calmness is so infectious.  

You can connect with Veronica via one her emails hello@greatergeelongpsychology.com.au 

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In this episode of Peri Menopause Power, we delve into the world of PMDD with Adriana Tantau, a global fitness consultant and host of The PMDD Podcast. 

As you know our podcast has a specific focus on Peri Menopause, but it is important for us to also acknowledge that Menopause doesn’t just happen. We experience our reproductive years and menstrual cycles in the lead up to Peri Menopause and those experiences become part of our story and contribute to our Menopause experience. 

So it is important for us to bring to you the awareness of various conditions and experiences women have around their menstrual cycles and life phases, because these are vast and varied.

Adriana shares her personal journey with PMDD and endometriosis, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. Through her advocacy work, Adriana is on a mission to raise awareness and promote education on menstrual health, aiming to destigmatize and empower individuals. 

This was an incredible conversation that at times left both Nat and Lisa speechless. We also loved Adriana's journey to supporting herself and nurturing her body with what she needed physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. 

You will love this episode! Be sure to connect with, follow and listen to Adriana via her podcast The PMDD Podcast https://linktr.ee/the_pmddpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/the_pmddpodcast

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Sallyanne Hartnell, a multi-award nominated divorce coach and strategist.

Sallyanne shares her personal journey that led her to create Reflect Coaching and discusses the correlation between perimenopause and divorce.

We cover the emotional and practical support she provides to her clients, along with strategies for making grounded, future-focused decisions amid separation, so that it is a low-conflict experience.

Additionally, Sallyanne offers valuable advice for women navigating perimenopause alongside relationship challenges, emphasising the importance of self-compassion, emotional regulation, and building a supportive team.

Key Discussion Points

• The correlation of divorce and separations with midlife changes
• The unique challenges of separation and divorce for women in midlife, and
• Guidance and support for women navigating divorce and menopause simultaneously.

THE MENOVEST

In partnership with Over The Bloody Moon, we have recently launched the MenoVest in Australia. Its Founder, Lesley Salem, was our guest on the podcast in Episode 135.

You can find out more information about the MenoVest on our website.

We also appeared on Channel 9 on The Today Show with Karl Stevanovic and Sarah Abo, where Karl wore the MenoVest on LIVE TV! Check the video out on YouTube.

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Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

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In this episode, we are talking all things survival tips for the festive season. Of course Peri Menopause doesn't stop in the midst of the silly and crazy (and joyful and loving) season so we wanted to share some simple things that you can do to support your greatest health and wellbeing, not just now but for the future. 

We offer some tips around stress, nutrition, mindset and movement but most of all we encourage the opportunity to embrace the fun, the love and joy that is this time of year. 

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we’re diving into a conversation that will quite possibly give you a new perspective when it comes to light!

Pia Kynoch - who was introduced to us by a previous guest on our podcast, Clare Martin - works with women who feel tired, overwhelmed and disconnected, often wondering if they’ll ever get back to their vibrant selves.

Pia is a transformative force in the world of holistic wellness, driven by her passion for root-cause healing, authenticity and vibrant living. With an impressive multidisciplinary background that spans skin therapies, bodywork, NLP, Somatic Psychotherapy, Breathwork, Quantum and Circadian Biology, Functional Nutrition and Naturopathy, Pia bridges the gap between conventional health practices and deep, holistic wellness. Her mission is to inspire individuals, businesses and communities to connect with their own mind-body wisdom, embracing vitality in beautiful and empowering ways.

Whether through one-on-one or group coaching, consulting, educational programs, workshops, retreats, or speaking engagements, Pia’s work ignites change. She empowers others on their journey to health and well-being, offering guidance that resonates across all dimensions of life. 

Pia believes that light - something we often take for granted - can transform how we feel in profound ways, impacting our hormones, wellbeing and overall vitality.

Key Discussion Points

• The Power of Light on Health and Wellbeing
• Healing vs. Harmful Effects of Light
• Practical Strategies to Reclaim Inner Radiance

Men’s Webinar

Menopause isn’t just something that affects women – it’s something that impacts families, relationships and workplaces too. Whether it’s your partner, colleague, friend or family member, understanding menopause can help you become a better supporter during this crucial phase of life.

Join us for an engaging and eye-opening online workshop designed specifically for men. 

Register here

LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

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Welcome to the first episode of Peri Menopause Power.

In this episode we introduce you to us, Natalie and Lisa as your hosts of this podcast. 

We take you on journey through our own personal stories, why we are passionate about women's health and why we want to help women to use their female power to their advantage. 

Lisa and Natalie are two holistic health coaches and founders of Own Your Health Collective. You can learn more about them via their website www.ownyourhealthco.com.au

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Welcome to this week's episode of Peri Menopause Power. This episode kicks off a mini series where we take a deep dive into some of the key symptoms that women really struggle with as well as those that we think women need to know more about. 

In this episode we talk about weight gain - the most common troublesome symptom we hear from women we work with and talk too. 

Lisa gives a brief insight into the 35+ symptoms women can experience and why having the knowledge and being tuned into our body is the most supportive way that we can start to manage the symptoms. 

Enjoy listening to this episode and the others following in this mini Symptom Series - now is the perfect time to subscribe if you have not done so yet so you do not miss any of these episodes. 

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Welcome to this week's episode where we continue our "grassroots" conversations with "everyday" women, who are opening up and sharing their own Peri Menopause story to help better educate other women and bring awareness to this pivotal time of life. 

This week we welcome Michele Owen to our podcast. Michele is a mum to 3 adult children, a passionate change manager and a woman who has learnt about her life and self so much across her lifetime and now continues to grow and learn through this next phase of her life, being Peri Menopause. 

Michele takes us on a reflective journey through her Peri Menopause experience as she shares the highs and lows of her symptoms, her desire to "fix" what she has been experiencing to then eventually accepting this phase of life. Michele openly talks about the ambiguity of Peri Menopause and her desire to understand what this phase means for her. 

Michele shares a wonderful quote with us towards the end of our conversation "Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want". We loved how this quote sums up beautifully Michele's personal story as well as how she comes into her power through learning. We also see how much this quote can bring every woman experiencing Menopause, a learning and growth perspective. There's no doubt, Menopause brings with it a set of challenges for all women in some way, but as you strive to manage and support yourself, you may not quite get what you want (in an outcome or improvement) but you do get an experience, a learning and an opportunity to use that learning for the rest of your life. 

We know you will love this chat with Michele. If you do we would love to hear from you, will you leave us a review? Or please feel free to share our podcast with others in your life. We can all be a collective force for change and as we often say, no woman should be left behind. 

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Welcome back to Peri Menopause Power where we dive deep into the conversations that empower women navigating midlife and beyond. In this week's episode, get ready to be inspired as we're joined for the second time by Kathryn Elliott one of Australia’s leading specialist alcohol and binge drinking coach for high-functioning professionals.

Kathryn is one of only three certified Senior This Naked Mind specialist alcohol coaches in Australia and has been living alcohol-free since July 1, 2019. As a former binge drinker for over 30 years, Kathryn coaches from lived experience and believes vulnerability and sharing our own stories is one of the most powerful tools in healing and finding a more balanced relationship with alcohol.

In this episode, Kathryn discusses why women's experiences with alcohol change during midlife and menopause, highlighting physiological and psychological impacts that can affect their relationship with alcohol. She explores why alcohol is often used as a coping mechanism during challenging transitions, emphasizing the need to address this trend. Kathryn also offers healthier coping strategies and lifestyle changes for managing stress and navigating life's transitions without relying on alcohol. For listeners curious about reducing alcohol consumption or pursuing a sober lifestyle, Kathryn provides advice and effective mindset shifts to begin this journey.

This is another fabulous conversation and one which will get you thinking about the role alcohol can play in how we feel physically, mentally and emotionally. If you would like to learn more about Kathryn and her work, be sure to check out Kathryn's website https://www.thealcoholmindsetcoach.com/ and follow her on Instagram 

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Welcome to another episode of Peri Menopause Power. 

In this episode we have a insightful and inspiring conversation with Natural Anti-Ageing & Wellness Expert Skin Nutritionist & Vitality Consultant, Vicky Jamieson. 

With more than 30 years in the wellness & anti-ageing industry, Vicky’s passion lies in sharing her wisdom to help women feel vibrant and energised to live a full life. She thrives on engaging women, sharing her wisdom and seeing the realisations and hope on their faces when they realise there are simple and effective solutions out there to help them on their journeys. 

Vicky provides wonderful knowledge around skin health, natural anti-aging, collagen and the importance of it particularly as we age, infusion facials and her passion for supporting women to thrive through Menopause and beyond. 

Lisa and I always learn so much for our guests through our conversations and this episode was no exception. 

Be sure to connect with and follow Vicky through the following channels: 

https://www.betterbody.net.au/

https://www.instagram.com/holisticmenopausequeen/

https://www.facebook.com/BetterBodyBeautySanctuary/

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Welcome to this week's episode of Peri Menopause, where we had the pleasure of speaking with Suzanne Alexander, founder and owner of Mindful Finances, a Certified Financial Coach, Money Mindset Mentor and Financial Literacy Advocate.  Suzanne has been involved in the finance industry for over 15 years, 8 in a financial advisory role. Using financial coaching and money psychology she helps women to optimise financial wellbeing by helping them build strong financial foundations.

During our conversation we talk about: 

• Our self worth, self-esteem, confidence and earning capacity in Peri Menopause and beyond
• The identity shift that women can experience at 40+
• Certain money blocks, unconscious beliefs and money decisions that may come to fruition across our lifetime.

Suzanne is a wealth of knowledge and inspirational thinking and we're certain that this conversation will have you mindfully thinking about self worth, your money mindset and what you can do to nurture this positively. 

You can connect with and learn more about Suzanne via her following channels: 

Website: www.mindfulfinances.com.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzannealexandercoach/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-alexander-42a6788/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful_finances/ 

Thanks as always for listening and as always feel free to reach out to us with any feedback, comments or questions at www.ownyourhealthco.com.au 

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In this week's episode, Natalie takes you on a mindful exploration of your emotions and thoughts through a guided meditation practice. The transition of Menopause, as you know, brings with it so many mixed emotions and thoughts that Lisa and Nat wanted to offer you the opportunity to connect with what you are feeling.

In our busy existence we rarely get the opportunity to explore our thoughts and feelings, (unless you have an active meditation practice) so this is an opportunity to explore emotions, where you feel them in your body, what may trigger them and also what responses or reactions these emotions generate for you. 

You may be completely new to meditation and we invite you to be curious and give this practice a go. Come with an open heart and mind and be open to what might come up for you knowing that it is a very powerful way to support you and your health, every day but also at a time of great change. 

If you enjoyed this meditation you can listen to other meditations by Natalie on Insight Timer. 

If you have any questions or comments about this episode or meditation, feel free to send them our way. And of course, if you have a moment we would love you to leave a review. 

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In today's episode, Lisa speaks openly about her own journey through Peri Menopause. She talks through her symptoms over the last decade and how she has and continues to still manage them. Lisa talks about her greatest lessons over her journey and how that has shaped where she is today in life. 

And then finally and most importantly (and the reason we're here) Lisa talks about why it is so important to share your story. We know that it is a personal journey and one that is rarely spoken about, but through talking about what you are experiencing you are opening up the conversation for support, education and awareness. 

If you feel you would love to talk to us about your journey, feel free to book in a complimentary chat with us or contact us direct. No obligation just purely reaching out to say we get it and we are happy to listen.  

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Welcome to 'Peri Menopause Power,' the podcast where we dive deep into the transformative journey of menopause, sharing real stories from real women.

In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Kirsty Strowger, a pioneer in women's health and wellness. With over 25 years of experience, Kirsty's journey from a beautician to operating health clinics across Germany, the UK, and Australia is nothing short of inspiring. 

Her passion for women’s well-being led her to establish a colon hydrotherapy wellness clinic on the Gold Coast, where she discovered the profound benefits of nutraceuticals.

As the founder of Nature’s Help, Kirsty launched The Menopause Collection, revolutionising support for women over 45. Her expertise and dedication have positioned her at the forefront of education and awareness in mature women’s health.

In this episode, we dive into Kirsty's philosophy of natural wellness, explore her innovative products, and discuss how they can enhance women’s health during menopause and beyond.

Tune in for an insightful conversation, where we explore natural solutions for menopause and women's health, discussing the following:

• Kirsty's journey and passion for women’s health
• Harnessing nature's power for women's well-being
• Key areas addressed by Nature’s Help products
• How to use supplements as part of existing health routines. 

We’ve had the pleasure of having Kirsty on our podcast before. Check out our previous conversation here: Episode 43

We’re grateful for the sponsorship from Nature’s Help over the past few weeks. Their support has been invaluable in bringing these important conversations to our listeners.

A SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR EPISODE SPONSOR:

Peri Menopause Power would like to thank and acknowledge our fabulous episode sponsor, the Menopause Collection by Nature’s Help, Australia’s first all-natural evidence-based supplement range tailored to help you get relief from your peri menopause symptoms.

This range is a game-changer for women who are looking for natural alternatives. You could try Meno Cool for hot flushes and night sweats, Meno Mind to help lift that brain fog. And their biggest seller, Meno Sleep for restless nights.

The Meno collection is centred on a comprehensive range of natural supplements with ingredients of therapeutic doses specifically designed by and for mature women’s health and hormone balancing.

And you can integrate the supplements with your HRT treatment plan for added support.

Head to NaturesHelp.com.au and use PERI30 at checkout for 30% off your first order.

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In this episode we have an inspiring and thought provoking chat with Nicole Avery, mum of 5 kids, a passionate business owner of Planning with Kids (one of Australia's top parenting blogs) and her newest business Adapt Drinks. Throughout this episode you will hear Nicole talk so passionately about supporting other women and their health, the power of living life in alignment to your values and goals and of course her own story and experience with Peri Menopause. 

We love nothing more than being able to speak with and learn from like minded women and Nicole is an incredible source of learning and inspiration on so many fronts. She lives and leads from her heart and love for life and we know that you will be left feeling captivated and inspired for your own life and health. 

Want to connect with Nicole?

Be sure to follow Nicole for Instagram and Facebook

If you find yourself looking for answers on how to support your health, life and wellbeing as you navigate Peri Menopause, be sure to visit us a www.ownyourhealthco.com.au to learn more about how we can support you.

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Maryon Stewart joins us this week to talk about embracing the second half of your life. Maryon Stewart is the author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally and 27 other books. A world-renowned healthcare expert, she has helped tens of thousands of women around the world overcome PMS and menopause symptoms without using drugs or hormones. In 2018 she was awarded the British Empire Medal and was recognized as one of the 50 most inspirational women by the Daily Mail.

Maryon offers a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion as she supports women navigating Menopause. In this episode we talk with Maryon about her natural approach to Menopause support, her own personal experience of Menopause and how she got into this work, along with her work today and bringing this into workplaces. 

You can connect with Maryon over on her website or through her social channels.  http://www.maryonstewart.com/book.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ms.maryonstewart
Twitter - https://twitter.com/maryonstewart
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryonstewartmenopause/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNrg33q-OzFaPwV4V86irOg
Here’s a link where your listeners can order her book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608686825/

If you are loving our podcast we'd love to hear from you. Will you leave us a review and subscribe? Also, if there is a woman in your life who you think could use this podcast to support their knowledge around Peri Menopause, we'd love you to share it with them. 

You can learn more about us at www.ownyourhealthco.com.au

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Happy New Year listeners! We hope the holiday season and the start of the year has been a beautiful time and will continue to be into 2023. 

As you would know, the beginning of a new year always brings focus around new years resolutions. We despise the thought process around new years resolutions and believe more deeply in tuning into yourself and what you need from a whole health perspective and creating healthy habits around that. 

Over the next few weeks we are going to take you through a mini series which will focus on helping you connect to your whole health and what it is may need and want when it comes to thriving in your health, life, career, self.

In this first episode we talk through our 5 pillar framework which is a venn diagram of four circles each representing your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health which surrounds the work SELF. 

We talk through why this framework serves as a great tool to support your health and life desires as well as talking specifically about the self - You - and how knowing where you are and what you need is an important first step. 

If you would like to know more about this framework, you can read more over at our blogs. 

We hope you enjoy this episode and the others to follow as we take you on a journey to creating thriving health. 

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In this very special episode we take a moment to celebrate two years of our podcast Peri Menopause Power. It has been an incredible experience hosting this podcast and we are absolutely so grateful to you all for sharing your time with us each week to listen.

We have loved the many conversations we have had with our wonderful guests and of course with each other. It has simply been our passion and plight to bring awareness to Menopause and more broadly to women's bodies, cycles and phases which has kept us showing up week in, week out.

In this episode you will hear us talk about awareness and acceptance and how bringing that awareness and acceptance for the individual, communities and businesses is so imperative. We talk about the ingrained fear and stigma associated and we hope through the work we are doing and the many conversations we've had that we've given you a bit more awareness and permission to accept where you are. 

For our Melbourne listeners, be sure to check out our event Menopause Redefined which we are hosting October 20th at Justco Co Working in Melbourne CBD. We have the very inspiring Penny Locaso whom we spoke with on our podcast just a few weeks ago, you can listen here and Grace Zielinski who very openly shared her own Perimenopause story. You can catch Grace's episode here

Check all of the event details here

And as we celebrate two years of our podcast, we thank you so much from the bottom of our heart for listening and following along with our experience, skills and personal stories. It means the world to us! 

If you have a moment to spare we'd love it if you could leave us a review and let us know what you think. And don't forget to subscribe, we've got another year of episodes to bring you and we do not want you to miss one!

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we share the sheer determination and passion of one woman who is out to change the way that we view and talk about periods, women's health, women's bodies and period products.

Rochelle Courtenay is the Founder and Managing Director of Share the Dignity, a national charity founded in 2015 with the mission to ensure everyone is afforded the dignity in life that so many of us take for granted.

Considered Australia's “Pad Lady”, Rochelle’s quest has seen over 5 million period products donated by the community, 6,000 volunteers who have joined the cause, and over 3,000 charities supported.

All of this work is fuelled by her passion, necessity and dogged determination.

Key Discussion Points

• Introduction to Share the Dignity
• The alarming results from the last two Bloody Big Surveys, and
• Removing the ingrained fear and stigma associated around our bodies that is still so prevalent today.

Men’s Webinar

Menopause isn’t just something that affects women – it’s something that impacts families, relationships and workplaces too. Whether it’s your partner, colleague, friend or family member, understanding menopause can help you become a better supporter during this crucial phase of life.

Join us for an engaging and eye-opening online workshop designed specifically for men. 

Register here

LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

FOLLOW OWN YOUR HEALTH COLLECTIVE

💚 If you’d like to rethink your wellbeing, then you can get access to some incredible resources at ownyourhealthco.com.au or reach out at hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au.

🏢 Follow Own Your Health Collective on LinkedIn

🖼️ Follow Own Your Health Collective on Instagram

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Join the Conversation! Don’t forget to leave us a review to let us know what you are enjoying about the podcast. How is it supporting your experience?

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In this week's episode Lisa and Nat talk all things stress. They explore what it actually is, why our response to stress is where the opportunity lies and what happens in your body when you are stressed. 

There is no denying that there is a lot of stress around us every single day. The best part is that when you can understand what stress and why we feel stress that is when you can really start to harness the power of stress and use it your advantage. 

In this episode, Nat & Lisa refers to the The power of letting go episode where Nat takes you through the beautiful poem She Let Go. 

If you would love to learn how to manage your stress levels and harness its power for good health and vibrant living, you can work with Lisa and Nat to do just that. Through their Wellbeing coaching they teach and guide you to support your whole health and help you feel happy in your own skin. 

We believe that developing your whole health is the cornerstone for your success as a thriving individual in life and at work. We know that when you are healthy in your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual self, you have an increased capacity to live with lasting health, wellbeing and happiness. We will help you tune into your body and what you truly need to live the balanced and energised life you desire.

You can contact us here for a chat with us about your needs and how we can help you.

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In this episode we excitedly bring you our wonderful conversation with Meno Doctor Dr Linda Dear MBBS, FRNZCGP, BA (Hons) Psychology, DRCOG, NCMP.

Dr Linda is a UK trained doctor and certified menopause practitioner with the North American Menopause Society. She is the director of Menodoctor - a private menopause clinic based in New Zealand (www.menodoctor.com)

She holds a post-graduate diploma in women’s health from the UK Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She is also a psychology graduate, ACT therapist, certified personal fitness trainer and yoga teacher. In her younger years, she competed as an international gymnast and is a Commonwealth games bronze medallist.

During our conversation we talk through how Linda supports women in the NZ at Menodoctor, Linda shares her own experience of Peri Menopause and how that was a catalyst for her moving from General Practice to starting her own Menopause clinic and Linda talks about her latest research survey that has finished in NZ and is now being rolled out across Australia. 

This was such an incredible conversation and very inspiring for us, we hope you feel inspired too. 

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, our podcast producer, Rob Flude, got to wear and experience the MenoVest. It’s taken some months, but Rob also agreed to come on the show and record a live episode and discuss menopause, something that wasn’t on his 2025 bingo card, but he embraced it nonetheless.

We not only gave Rob the MenoVest experience, but we gave him an insight into one of the most impactful and common symptoms - hot flushes - and opened up his awareness as to the cognitive, emotional and mental impact of menopause.

We also gave Rob the space to ask us some questions without fear of judgement, and we are sure you will enjoy this discussion as much as we enjoyed recording it.

Key Discussion Points

• A man’s understanding of menopause through the MenoVest experience
• The physical and emotional impact of menopause
• How hot flushes can be debilitating and disruptive to an average person’s day, and
• The importance of education and empathy in building a life of co-existence between men and women.

UNAPOLOGETIC SELF-CARE

We’re so excited to introduce Unapologetic Self-Care - our brand-new 4-week group coaching program designed for women 35+ who are ready to stop putting themselves last and start showing up for their health in a way that feels sustainable, empowering and completely doable.

Each week, we’ll dive into nutrition, movement, mindset and energy management, giving you practical tools, expert guidance and a community of like-minded women to support you along the way.

Because self-care isn’t selfish. It’s essential.

Our first cohort kicks off March 3rd and spots are limited so we can provide the support you deserve.

Ready to invest in YOU? 

https://ownyourhealthco.com.au/unapologetic-self-care/

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this special episode of Peri Menopause Power, we dive into the significance of Women’s Health Week. 

Early September is Women’s Health Week in Australia, which is a vital time dedicated to raising awareness about women’s health.

Key Discussion Points

• The significance of themed days as a source of empowerment
• The importance of education and knowledge
• Our whole health approach to health and wellbeing 
• The impact of community and connection.

Themed weeks or days such as Women’s Health Week go a long way to supporting and raising the awareness of the importance of our health. 

We hope this episode has given you some food for thought on what you may need and how you can get started in supporting your best health.

Melbourne Listeners

Join us for our upcoming event for Women’ Health Week - Sync your cycle to your Career. 

On Friday September 6th, join us for an evening of thriving together, conversation and connection, all aimed at inspiring you to connect the unique and untapped power within you.

https://events.humanitix.com/thrive-together

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In this week's episode, Lisa and Nat have a candid conversation about giving ourselves permission to make the decisions you need to make to support your health, wellbeing overall life particularly during pivotal life phases. 

One key decision that many women grapple with is whether to take MHT or not. Unfortunately, the decision fatigue over this is really contribute to women's angst at a time when they are navigating so much change. 

During this episode, Lisa shares her own personal story of choosing to start on MHT after she too spent much time deliberating over it. You'll hear from Lisa's experience that she realised it was the missing piece of the puzzle for her in conjunction with the lifestyle strategies she does and follows. 

Lisa and Nat want to remind you that when you are seeking any medical or health advice that you should always consult with a specialist or doctor. 

In this episode, Lisa and Nat refer to the conversations they had with Dr Fatima Khan, they are: Let's Talk Menopause Hormone Therapy and An Empowered Menopause

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In this episode, we deep dive into the importance of a good night’s sleep at any stage of life along with Peri Menopause. Sleep plays a critical role in reducing your risk of developing certain chronic illnesses, keeping your brain and digestion healthy and boosting your immune system. 

Sleep not only plays a vital role in restoring our physical and mental health, but it is instrumental in refreshing the mind and repairing the body, contributing to overall well being, higher energy, confidence and self love. 

Lisa and Nat share some great tips about how you can support a good nights sleep from nutrition, movement and positive sleep routines. 

We know you will enjoy this episode as sleep as a topic always comes up as a great concern for many of us as through our busy lives we are just not sleeping as well as we could or should be. 

If you have any burning sleep questions feel free to send them our way via our email at info@ownyourhealthco.com.au 

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Welcome to this week's episode where we speak with solicitor Jessica Heron. We have been following Jessica's work over the years and knew that it was time to have her on our podcast. 

Jessica is currently a practicing solicitor at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, and specialises in the area of Employment and Industrial Law. In September 2022, Jessica established a working group with some of her union clients to uncover ways in which reproductive health issues could be better dealt with by workplaces. Jessica has continued to lead the strategy for the working group’s campaign, with the focal point being the need for reproductive health to be considered under the Fair Work Act through the inclusion of additional leave days and flexible work entitlements. 

During our conversation Jessica shares: 

• Her own personal story of why she is so passionate about advocating for greater menstrual and menopause awareness
• How she is seeing shifts in awareness and acceptance
• Her role in supporting menstrual and menopause leave
• Her aspirations for bringing legislation and laws into workplaces to support women around reproductive health. 

Jessica's passion is so evident and her commitment to her work and cause even stronger. We know you will love this conversation and be touched by Jessica's story and work. 

You can learn more about Jessica or connect with via LinkedIn

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In this week's episode we speak with Lillian Nejad. Lillian is a clinical psychologist and author, with over 25 years of experience in a variety of settings.  Lillian is committed to making accurate and evidence-based mental health information and strategies more easily accessible. To achieve this mission, she founded Skills for Life, an online portal of mental health and well-being programs and resources that address stress, anxiety, and sleep. And, she recently released, Contain Your Brain, an app that helps people worry less and worry better! 

This is a wonderful conversation with Lillian about:

• her own experience with Peri Menopause and the ambiguity that surrounds this phase of life
• her desire to bring more of this education to her own work and practice
• the importance of being kind to yourself as you navigate this life stage. 

As mentioned, we are hosting a webinar Menopause and Sleep November 28th 12pm AESDT. This webinar will help you gain clarity about this phase of life and to discover strategies for a good nights’ sleep. You can book your ticket to attend here

In this workshop webinar we will cover:

1. Understanding Menopause

2. Menopause’s Impact on Sleep

3. Strategies for Better Sleep

We hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation with Lillian. 

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Thanks again for listening as always! 

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Welcome to Part 4 of our Creating Thriving Health Mini Series. This is the last episode in this series but by no means least important. 

In today's episode we talk through Emotional Health and in particular the importance of our relationships and connections that support us, serve us and contribute to our whole health and wellbeing. 

Surrounding ourselves with positive friendships, supportive people and others who we can talk too and can even understand the experiences we are having goes a long way to contributing to our thriving health. We also know that having positive friendships can be challenging or making friends particularly as we get older can be tricky but it is possible. 

This is part of our reason for starting Women Thriving Together. We speak to countless women who feel alone, isolated and really feel like they have no one that understands their experience or what they are going through. WTT is about ensuring no woman is left behind and that the "woman" behind their career, business, personal goals, life and relationships is being supported. At the end of the day if you are not thriving, your career, life, business, goals etc will not be thriving either. 

We would love you to join us at WTT and be inspired, connected, informed and truly supported. You can learn more or join here 

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"We give away our power by not knowing" 

In this episode we have a beautiful raw and honest conversation with Grace Zielinski - an award-winning IT Executive. She is the Founder of ‘Menopause with Grace’ an online site and community designed to empower women to take an active role in their mid-life hormonal change.

During our conversation Grace shares with us how at 45 she felt like "something wasn't quite right". She had a challenging and rewarding career as a corporate high-achiever. Not to mention family life, with kids aged five and seven, keeping her busy. Grace had lost her confidence at work. She felt indecisive, overwhelmed and tired. When she decided to take an unplanned career break, she still didn’t know she was experiencing menopause. She just knew she couldn’t work through her symptoms anymore. She left her job to focus on her health.

We're sure that many of you will resonate with Grace's story and in your own way. You can connect with Grace at Menopause with Grace, Linked In or Instagram

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Welcome to 'Peri Menopause Power,' the podcast where we dive deep into the transformative journey of menopause, sharing real stories from real women.

Today, we are thrilled to have Jeanie McClymont, naturopath, mum and co-founder of the health food brand goodMix, back with us.

At 44 years young and on the cusp of perimenopause, Jeanie's personal health journey is incredibly relatable. Her focus on staying in touch with her body and keeping it thriving during this pivotal window of life is both inspiring and empowering.

In this episode, Jeanie shares her expertise on the importance of a high-fibre diet for women in midlife and beyond. We dive deep into key concerns such as inflammation reduction, digestive health, hormonal balance, weight management and overall well-being.

Jeanie also discusses how goodMix products can support these health benefits and help women thrive through every stage of life.

Key Discussion Points:

• How a high-fibre diet can help reduce inflammation, and why this is particularly beneficial for women experiencing menopausal symptoms.
• How a healthy gut and regular bowel movements contribute to digestive health during these stages.
• Tips on how to incorporate more fibre into your diet to aid in weight management.
• Jeanie discusses the benefits of goodMix products like Blend 11 and their greens powder. 

Tune in as Jeanie brings her passion, expertise and genuine care to empower women on their personal health and wellness journeys through this phase and beyond.

We’ve had the pleasure of having Jeanie on our podcast before. Check out our previous conversation here: Episode 29

A SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR EPISODE SPONSOR:

PeriMenopause Power would like to thank and acknowledge our fabulous episode sponsor, goodMix!

They make the amazing Blend11, Australia’s go-to Low FODMAP, IBS-friendly breakfast booster. Created by a naturopath and loved by health pros, it’s your gut’s best mate.

Blend11 is a life saver for women needing gut support, without the high carbs of grain-based products or the ‘yuck factor’ of fibre supplements - or the typical bloating from both!

Try it yourself at goodmix.com.au and use code PERI30. 

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Welcome to this week's episode, where we take you back to the inspiring words of our past guest. 

This week marks World Menopause Day, where the purpose is to raise awareness of menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. Even though the specific theme for World Menopause Day this year is cardiovascular disease, we wanted to continue our awareness advocacy by take a flash back to some of our past guests. 

If you've been listening for awhile you will know that we ask all of our guests about how they have come into their power during this phase of life. All of our guests equally love answering this question as much as we love asking it and we're exciting to share their thought provoking answers. 

In this episode we share snippets from the conversations we had with Kathryn Elliott, Vicky Jamison, Karen Percy, Amanda Ramsay, Mish Wright, Kath Roberts, Kath Kovac and Sandy Lowres, If you love what you hear be sure to check out their full episode with us. 

We wish you a wonderful World Menopause Day and we hope that through this episode and your continued conversations with others that you will continue to learn and embrace this pivotal phase of life. 

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Welcome to our new series of episodes where we share the very personal story from an "everyday woman" who is navigating her way through Peri Menopause.  Today we interview Corrie Stathis, Scottish born Melbourne mum. Mum of 3 girls (20,18 and 16), wife and lover of all things health / wellness as well as the odd tipple of G ‘n T or a good rosé. She bravely shares the ups and downs from her last 6 months as she experiences challenging Peri Menopause symptoms. 

We know you will get so much from our chat with Corrie as we're sure many of you will either relate to her personal experiences in life and at work. Corrie is an absolute joy to speak with and learn from and we know you will love listening to her. 

If you have a Peri Menopause story that you would like to share as a way to support other women we'd love to hear from you and get you on the podcast. Our mission is to ensure No woman is left behind and it's only through sharing our open stories can we break the stigma and taboo. 

Another way we are ensuring "no woman is left behind" is through our online community group Women Thriving Together. In joining this membership you will be connected with other women, learning from us and being inspired and motivated to take care of your greatest asset - YOU. You can learn more or join now here

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In this episode, we speak with executive coach and author Karen Stein. We have had the pleasure of speaking with Karen on many occasions and we've always been drawn by her empathy, passion and kindness. 

When Karen released her book Be Your Own Leadership coach we knew we had to get her on the podcast. Not only is Karen a coach and author, she is also a Menopause Champion at Deloitte's where she works with and supports women with coaching as they navigate this phase of life. 

In this inspiring conversation we talk about: 

• The importance of leading with kindness and cultivating self kindness particularly during change and Menopause
• Self coaching strategies to boost self esteem
• Shifting perspectives in our life to support our best selves whilst going through transformations such as Menopause. 

We know you will gain so much insights from this conversation and we recommend listening a second time round. 

You can connect with Karen or better yet purchase her book at https://www.karensteincoaching.com/ 

And you can also follow or connect with Karen over on Linked In 

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In this week's episode we welcome Emma Jones to our podcast. 

Emma founded social impact business Project F in 2019 to improve gender-balance in technology teams and leadership. Her career in the people and diversity spans over 28 years across global markets. Originally from London, Emma’s career has seen her live and work in the UK, US and the last decade, Australia. Driven by purpose Emma is an unapologetic, albeit accidental, feminist and she is on a mission to change the culture of tech with her company Project F's gender-balance accreditation program. Emma is a strategist, mentor, gender equality advocate and busy mother of four.

This was an incredibly insightful conversation with Emma as we delved into her passion and work around gender diversity.

Emma talks about the opportunity employees and employers have in creating and owning their legacy in creating impactful change within workplaces. She sheds light on need for a growth mindset around diversity and inclusion and that there shouldn't be an expectation for HR professionals to know it all but rather to be curious and lean into experts. 

We loved the mindset around owning your legacy and we invite you to consider how you can create your own legacy in bringing Menopause awareness to the workplace. And if you need help with this or would love chat, send us an email hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au or check out our work at www.ownyourhealthco.com.au 

Be sure to connect with and follow Emma and Project F over on LinkedIn. 

Menopause and Loneliness Survey: will you take a couple of minutes to complete our survey. This survey is a start to bridging the gap in awareness of Menopause and the feelings of isolation and loneliness whilst emphasising the need for social connection. You can access the survey here

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Welcome to this week's episode, where Lisa and Nat take you on a journey through the decades, from the roaring 20s right through to the super 60s. 

There's been a common theme over our decades and that has been the unspoken words about our cycles, our physiology and our phases. 

Lisa and Nat share with you their own stories and experiences across the decades and how they have learnt and grown through connecting with their bodies across their lifetime. It was an incredibly reflective experience looking back at what they didn't know back in their earlier years, their experience at pivotal times and where they both are now. 

This podcast episode was based off a recent blog article they wrote, you can read the full article here. 

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Welcome to our final episode for 2022!

In this episode we take a moment to reflect on the year that saw an increase in Menopause awareness and conversation, fabulous interviews with amazing women who all have story to share and there was a touch of personal challenge together with some lessons for you. 

We are super proud of this podcast and what we have achieved in bringing this important topic and phase of life to your listening ears each week. As you have come to appreciate Menopause (as an umbrella phase of life) is a topic that comes with challenges, stigma, personal struggle but as we have tried to share through this podcast it is also one that presents life long learning, opportunity and personal growth that we can take into our next phase of life. 

We are really grateful to you for listening, sharing and being part of our podcast and as well as being part of our work and our mission to empower women 40+ to continue to thrive and live their best life. If you have checked out our work you can at www.ownyourhealthco.com.au

If you have loved listening to our episodes each week, we'd love it if you could leave us a review and let us know what you are loving. 

We look forward to coming to you again in 2023. Keep an eye out for a special 4 part mini series we will be dropping over January that will help you set your 2023 year to be the best yet. 

With Love 

Lisa & Natalie

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we are chatting with Melanie White again, who appeared in Episode 88 of the podcast. 

Melanie is a passionate advocate for women’s health and wellbeing, dedicated to elevating the lives of women through compassion, connection, and collaboration. With a mission to transform how women experience and navigate their health journeys, Melanie focuses on driving better health, social, and economic outcomes for women at every stage of life.

As peers and colleagues in the menopause space, we share a commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding women’s health and empowering women with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to thrive.

And so, for today’s episode we thought we’d have a chat about what we have seen and experienced this year.

Key Discussion Points

• COVID catalysed health and relationship awareness, with growing discussions around women's health issues like menopause and endometriosis.

• Generational shifts and innovations like apps, wearable tools, and workplace initiatives are empowering women to demand change, leading to more open conversations, empathy and activism around menopause.

• Overcoming dismissal in healthcare, with women often facing limited access to HRT and insufficient guidance on lifestyle changes, and

• Younger generations are valuing employers who prioritise health and well-being alongside financial benefits.

THE MENOVEST

In partnership with Over The Bloody Moon, we have recently launched the MenoVest in Australia. Its Founder, Lesley Salem, was our guest on the podcast in Episode 135.

You can find out more information about the MenoVest on our website.

We also appeared on Channel 9 on The Today Show with Karl Stevanovic and Sarah Abo, where Karl wore the MenoVest on LIVE TV! Check the video out on YouTube.

LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

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Welcome to 'Peri Menopause Power,' the podcast where we dive deep into the transformative journey of menopause, sharing real stories from real women.

In today’s episode, Natalie delves into the transformative power of journaling, particularly in supporting women through menopause and various life phases and changes. Whether you’re navigating hormonal shifts, experiencing significant life transitions or looking to enhance your overall wellbeing, journaling can be a game-changer.

Join us as we explore how this simple yet profound practice can bring clarity, reduce stress, foster self-compassion and help you connect more deeply with yourself and others.

Key Discussion Points:

• Discover how journaling helps track symptoms, notice patterns, and make informed decisions about your health.
• Learn how journaling can be a powerful tool for managing stress and processing emotions.
• Understand how regular journaling builds emotional resilience and fosters self-love.

Are you ready to transform your health and wellbeing through journaling? 

Join us for Journal in July, a month-long journaling challenge designed to help you reconnect with yourself, boost your wellbeing and embrace self-love and mindfulness. 

Sign up now and take the first step towards a more mindful, joyful and connected you!

Journal in July

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Andrea Clark, a highly experienced trichologist, stylist, and hair consultant with over 30 years in the hair industry.

Splitting her time between Melbourne and Hong Kong, Andrea offers her expertise to salons in both cities and provides individual consultations to clients globally via Zoom. Her passion lies in helping clients overcome challenges like hair thinning, hair loss, and scalp conditions, as well as restoring hair’s overall health and condition.

Andrea began her career as a stylist in Melbourne, before moving to Hong Kong in 2007 to join the prestigious Mandarin Salon at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. She advanced to senior stylist, then salon manager and artistic director, specialising in colour and cutting.

Motivated by the common scalp and hair issues faced by her high-stress, time-poor clientele - and inspired by a meeting with the renowned trichologist Philip Kingsley - Andrea pursued certification in trichology with the International Association of Trichologists. This training has enabled her to combine science-based solutions with her stylistic expertise to provide comprehensive care for hair and scalp health.

You can connect with Andrea via Instagram: andrea_stylist_trichologist

Key Discussion Points

• What trichology is and her experience in the field
• Misconceptions around hair loss during perimenopause, and
• Strategies to maintain healthy hair during various stages of life

THE MENOVEST - AUSTRALIAN LAUNCH!

In partnership with Over The Bloody Moon, we have recently launched the MenoVest in Australia. Its Founder, Lesley Salem, was our guest on the podcast last week: Episode 135.

You can find out more information about the MenoVest on our website.

We also appeared on Channel 9 last week on The Today Show with Karl Stevanovic and Sarah Abo, where Karl wore the MenoVest on LIVE TV! Check the video out on YouTube.

LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

FOLLOW OWN YOUR HEALTH COLLECTIVE

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Welcome to 'Peri Menopause Power,' the podcast where we dive deep into the transformative journey of menopause, sharing real stories from real women.

In today’s episode, we delve into the crucial topic of boundaries, focusing on how they play an essential role in maintaining health and well-being, especially for women navigating menopause and midlife.

Tune in as we explore the different types of boundaries - physical, emotional, time, mental, social, and work - and discuss practical tips for setting and maintaining them.

Discover how boundaries can empower you to balance personal well-being with external demands, fostering a sense of safety, respect and balance in your life.

Key Discussion Points:

• Introduction to what boundaries are and the different types of boundaries
• Emphasis on the importance of boundaries for creating healthier, happier and more content lives.
• A reminder that boundaries are a work in progress and an opportunity to build upon as we journey through life.

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In today's episode we have an incredible chat with Mish Wright - Women's Fitness Expert, educator, writer and speaker. 

At our 2021 World Menopause Day event, Mish stared as a panelist providing her incredible insights into exercise, starting exercise during Peri Menopause and the obstacles that get in the way of us women exercising. After hearing her knowledge, we knew we had to get her on our podcast. 

Mish openly shares her personal story of how as a newly single mother she took on the fitness world and made it her mission to help other women exercise safely after her own pelvis dysfunction experience. Mish is a wealth of information for us women as well as for other fitness professionals about women's health and exercise. 

We know everyone is sure to be inspired by hearing all of Mish's fitness wisdom. 

Mish is both passionate and committed to improving the outcomes for women participating in any type of exercise option and has written a program specifically for women called EVEolution™ – a revolution in women’s wellness. This course is the missing link between fitness and women with pelvic floor dysfunction. To celebrate the launch of her EVEolution program Mish is running a special opening offer! Be sure to check this incredible program out at Mish's website. 

If you are looking for support and guidance as you transition through Peri Menopause, get in touch with us at www.ownyourhealthco.com.au

We offer a range of coaching services from nutrition, to mindset, to wellbeing through to helping you find personal freedom during this phase of life. 

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we are chatting with Dr Talat Uppal of Women’s Health Road to discuss women's health, focusing on heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB).

We reveal some shocking statistics on HMB prevalence and how it impacts the quality of life for many women. Dr. Talat provides a comprehensive definition of HMB, highlights red flags and common misconceptions about period experiences, and explains how society and familial norms can perpetuate the normalisation of severe symptoms.

She outlines the varied causes and symptoms, particularly during perimenopause, and stresses the importance of individualised diagnosis and treatment plans. Dr. Talat also discusses the various treatment options, ranging from medications and intrauterine devices (like a mirena) to surgical procedures, and emphasises the need for women to be proactive about their health.

The episode features insights into Dr. Talat's not--for-profit, 'Bleed Better', and its efforts in raising awareness through the International Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Day. We encourage you to connect with these resources to better manage your health journey.

Key Discussion Points

• Understanding Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
• Quality of life and heavy periods, and
• Causes, diagnosis and treatment of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding.

UNAPOLOGETIC SELF-CARE

We’re so excited to introduce Unapologetic Self-Care - our brand-new 4-week group coaching program designed for women 35+ who are ready to stop putting themselves last and start showing up for their health in a way that feels sustainable, empowering and completely doable.

Each week, we’ll dive into nutrition, movement, mindset and energy management, giving you practical tools, expert guidance and a community of like-minded women to support you along the way.

Because self-care isn’t selfish. It’s essential.

Our first cohort kicks off March 3rd and spots are limited so we can provide the support you deserve.

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Welcome to this week's episode of Peri Menopause Power. In this special episode, we turn the spotlight on ourselves as we reflect on the evolution of not just our podcast, our business and work and the profound insights we've gained about Menopause, Menstruation and women's health.

Listen in to this candid conversation about our journey, the lessons learned and the impact of these experiences on our work and personal lives.

A special thank you to our wonderful friend Rose Greco who graciously interviewed us for this episode. 

We're excited to invite you to join our community, Let's Talk, where women come together to connect, share, and support each other. Let's Talk offers a safe and inclusive space for discussions about health, wellness and everything in between to support women during Menopause. With weekly virtual chats, access to health coaches and experts and engaging workshops, Let's Talk is your go-to destination for meaningful conversations and connections.

To join our community, visit here and sign up today. Let's talk, share, and grow together!

Thank you for listening to this special episode. We hope you enjoyed gaining insights into our business evolution and our learnings about Menopause and menstrual cycles. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss any future episodes and if you are enjoying our podcast will you leave us a review? 

If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes, please reach out to us at www.ownyourhealthco.com.au  We'd love to hear from you!

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Feeling lost, disconnected, or overwhelmed by the changes of menopause?

You're not alone.

In this special meditation episode of Peri Menopause Power, we invite you to connect deeply with your feelings, experiences and needs during this transformative time.

Join us as we guide you through a calming meditation designed to help you:

• Tune into your body and release tension
• Acknowledge and honour your emotions
• Identify and meet your current needs with compassion
• Cultivate a sense of awareness, acceptance and even joy

This episode is your invitation to come home to yourself, to navigate the transition of menopause with greater mindfulness and self-love.

Whether you're seeking rest, comfort, or support, this meditation offers a gentle space to reconnect with your inner voice and embrace your journey.

Take a deep breath, find a comfortable space, and let's begin this empowering practice together. Listen now and start reclaiming your power today.

MINDFUL MENOPAUSE: 2 to 23 JUNE, 2024

We are excited to be facilitating our new program, Mindful Menopause.

This 4-week program has a focus on helping women reconnect with themselves, their experience and make a plan for the way forward. The focus is  on connecting with your thoughts and feelings and using practical strategies to reduce stress. Contact us at hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au for more details.

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Welcome to Episode 7 of Peri Menopause Power. 

In today's episode, we start the conversation about our belief that you can own your power during Peri Menopause. In fact, we believe and know that you can define what Peri Menopause looks, feels and is for you. 

Given women are living 30 - 40 years beyond Menopause, this life stage is a critical time to support your ongoing health, wellbeing and life potential. 

We hope you enjoy this episode and that it inspires you to think about how can come into yourself and embrace your power. 

During this episode we quote the following passage from About Bloody Time an incredible book that we think all women should read. "In such a patriarchal world, women's bodies are the locus of huge anxiety and contestation, because they are simultaneously desired, feared, hated, scrutinised, coveted and revered for their many powers - there is envy and resentment of a body that can create and sustain life, be a source of longing and ecstasy, and has an internal cycle connected to the seasons, the cosmos and everything that grows". 

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

This stage of life can be challenging, but it also offers incredible opportunities for growth, reinvention, and empowerment. 

This week’s episode we explore practical tips, strategies and insights to help you step fully into your power during this significant life transition.

Key Discussion Points

• Discover how perimenopause and midlife can be a time of self-reflection and reinvention
• Shift the focus from body changes to body appreciation
• Why we should celebrate our journey and set intentions for the future
• Why collective empowerment and connection is so important.

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In today's episode we chat with Danielle Novytarger. Danielle is a breath fresh air when it comes to Menopause, movement and overall health. She is open and honest about this stage of life and her own personal Perimenopause story.  We talk through how at 46 she decided to enter a body building competition that coincided with Perimenopause. We talk brutally honest about the guilt that is those "out of the blue" angry mood swings, the ongoing hot flushes, moving your body and the importance of self love. 

Danielle is a contagious ball of energy and we know that you will have a big beautiful smile on your face listening to our conversation with her. 

You can follow Danielle or connect with her at Menopause Play and The Menopausal Box and be sure to catch her very funny reels! 

If any of our conversation resonated and you would love to know more about how we are starting the conversation about Menopause in life and at work, be sure to head over to our website to learn more. 

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This is our Masterclass Episode where we introduce you to a holistic approach to your health, wellbeing, energy, confidence and life. This masterclass was originally recorded for our Peri Menopause Power program. We take you through our 5 pillar framework and discuss the importance of nurturing your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. You will likely know the terms on their own but collectively these critical pillars of your self will inspire and help you to embrace your full power during Peri Menopause. 

For more great tips and insights follow us on Insta @ownyourhealthco or join our Facebook community here

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In this episode, Natalie and Lisa have a great conversation about how health coaching can support women going through Peri Menopause. It is no secret that this phase of life can have tremendous impacts on your lifestyle, your emotions, your health, your work and overall life. Many women end up on a quest searching for answers trying to better understand what is happening in their bodies, unfortunately many are left confused and unsure with very little clarity. 

This is where the support of a coach can have incredible results in understanding your symptoms, the reasons behind them and of course how to really support yourself on a whole health level. 

If you would love to know more about our coaching services and how we can really support your personal knowledge, awareness and promotion of your goals, feel free to learn more here or book in a complimentary chat with us. 

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we are chatting with Unna Goldsworthy, an exercise physiologist and acceptance and commitment therapy expert.

Unna shares her insights on supporting people through life's transitions, and her passion for helping individuals rebuild their best versions of themselves and their ego during difficult times.

In this conversation, she discusses the concept of 'scaffolding' to describe the adaptable support systems required for mental, physical, and emotional transitions, particularly during perimenopause. She also explores the condition Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), its symptoms, and challenges around diagnosis.

Additionally, Unna provides expert advice on modifying exercise routines to better support women during perimenopause, emphasising the importance of energy-generating activities. She stresses the need for individualised care and being attentive to one's body signals and needs.

You can connect with Unna via her Unna Movement website and Instagram.

Key Discussion Points

• How Menopause is more than a physical transition
• POTS and its symptoms and support options, and
• How women can shift their approach to movement.

OWN YOUR HEALTH ONLINE COURSES

 We're excited to introduce the Own Your Health Collective's full suite of online courses designed to support girls and women at every age and stage of life.

Whether you have a daughter navigating puberty, or perhaps you're understanding your own menstrual cycle, or you're embracing menopause, our courses - Own Your Puberty, Own Your Cycles, and Own Your Menopause - will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to thrive.

Empower yourself or the girl or woman in your life with practical, science-backed education that fosters health, well-being and self-awareness.

Own your journey today, because your body deserves to be understood and celebrated.

You can purchase these courses now by going to the link in our show notes. 

https://ownyourhealthco.com.au/womenshealthcourses/

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In this week's episode Natalie takes us on her journey of the highs and lows of her menstrual cycle. Natalie gets personal about how she has felt about her monthly periods and the wake up call which finally made her realise that her monthly cycles are something to embrace, use and understand for her greatest health, wellbeing and potential. 

In the episode Lisa and Nat make reference to their The Female Advantage program which is a 28 day program aimed at educating and inspiring women to learn about and use their cycles to their advantage. 

You can learn more about Lisa and Nat and they business Own Your Health Collective

Access Natalie's meditation on Insight Timer She Let Go You can also try a free journaling class by Natalie on You Tube

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In this week's episode, we are thrilled to share our delightful conversation with holistic stylist Jane Vandermeer of Finesse Business and Style. Jane helps women find the right clothes, to love the size they are right now. Jane is a highly intuitive, gentle and innovative thought leader. She has always had a love for high end fashion...you could say that it is her blood. She has the ability to truly listen to her clients, from a non-judgmental perspective. 

In this episode, Jane openly shares her own experience with Peri Menopause, the challenge women have with feeling unseen during this phase of life as well as providing her greatest fashion tips for women managing Peri Menopause symptoms. 

We know you will love this chat with Jane and we appreciate you taking the time to listen. We would love it if you can give us a review or subscribe to our podcast. 

Jane will be a guest speaker at our upcoming Women's Retreat in Melbourne on April 30th. If you are a Melbourne local you can learn more or book your spot at our Holistic Soulful Styling Retreat

You can learn more or connect with Jane at:

www.finessebusinessandstyle.com

on Instagram or Linked In

You can learn more about our Peri Menopause work via our website www.ownyourhealthco.com.au and feel free to contact us. 

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In this week's episode, we talk stress. Sometimes just saying the word "stress" can create a stress response in our bodies. But for this conversation we talk about the opportunity we have to channel and use our stress. And in particular ensuring that our health does not become a victim of stress around us. 

Although stress isn't a symptom, it is a contributor to symptoms and also an inhibitor to creating the healthy changes and lifestyle you need to support yourself during this phase of life. 

In this episode we discuss what stress is, why it isn't always possible to stop stress around, how we can choose how we respond to stress and most importantly the role of surrendering and accepting plays in support our stress responses and perception of this phase of life. 

We hope you enjoy listening! And as we said in the opening, thank you from the bottom of our heart for listening and sharing your time with us. We hope that you building your Menopause literacy, learning and growing and most of all coming into your Peri Menopause Power. 

And of course we would love to hear from you. Feel free to leave us a review and don't forget to subscribe! 

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In this week's episode we are joined by menstrual educator and author Jane Bennett. 

With a background in social work and clinical hypnotherapy Jane has
worked with Natural Fertility Management since 1990. In 2000 Jane created Celebration Day for Girls, a program for 10-12 year-old girls with their mothers, and later Fathers Celebrating Daughters for dads. In 2012 she began to train facilitators to run these popular programs in their own communities, which are now available in over 25 countries. 

More recently Jane has founded the Chalice Foundation, a not-for-profit social
enterprise dedicated to menstrual wellbeing, education and positive
menstrual culture, through which she works closely with the Victorian
Women's Trust. 

An author of multiple books, it was Jane's co-authored book About Bloody Time: The Menstrual Revolution We Have to Have that has been incredibly pivotal to our work and passion around women's cycles and phases. 

It was an absolute delight speaking with Jane about her research for her book About Bloody Time, her own experience with her cycles and phases of life and of course we spoke about the menstrual revolution that is happening.

We're sure you are going to love this conversation with Jane, who is so deeply passionate, driven and determined to create the Jane all of us women and everyone needs when it comes to our menstrual cycles and life phases. 

You can learn more or connect with Jane at the Chalice Foundation 
 

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this final episode of 2024, we cover what we have seen this year in the peri menopause and menopause space, and the wonderful shift in awareness in workplaces and general society. 

We also speak about some of the amazing guests we’ve had on the podcast this year, and our own experiences through this powerful phase of life.

Key Discussion Points

• The significant progress in research on menopause and menstrual health

• The importance of self-awareness, self-care, routine and developing healthy habits

• The power of nutrition, healthy eating and strength training, and

• What to look forward to in 2025.

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LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

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In today's episode we have a beautiful chat with Lilliana Bravo Quiroz, community extraordinaire and business owner of Casa Bonita. When Lilliana came to Australia sixteen years ago from Colombia she could never have imagined the life she would lead. From learning to speak English to meeting her husband and having her children to now running a successful business that empowers women to be their brave, strong and beautiful selves. 

Lilliana talks openly about her passion for her business and inspiring other women, she opens up about a tough period in her life that had reconnect with her true self to live life on her terms. She shares about how community has been a pivotal part of her journey in her life and how living in Australia has allowed her to be open about her body, womanhood and the changes she has experienced. 

Lilliana is an absolute joy to chat with and her personality is so infectious. We hope you enjoy this episode and most of all we hope you walk away feeling inspired to connect to the community around you and find the support you need through your life and particularly through Peri Menopause. 

Be sure to check out Lilliana's beautiful shop online or in person if you are a Melbourne local. You can also follow Lilliana over on Instagram and Facebook. 

Are you loving our podcast? We would love to hear from you. We'd love you to leave a review and of course subscribe so you don't miss out on our new weekly episodes. 

If you are looking for support and community as you transition through Peri Menopause and beyond we would love to guide and support you in nurturing your health, wellbeing and lifestyle. You can work with us in person or via online calls with anyone across the world. Book in a free complimentary chat with us to talk through how we can support you. 

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"Life is happening through me and I need to allow space" - Kath Roberts

In this week's episode, we are sure you are going to love listening to the beautiful and inspiring wisdom of our guest Kath Roberts. 

Kath Roberts is a trained colour therapist and systems coach, an author and international teacher of colour therapy who uses colour to balance energy, restore
harmony and ignite new ways of being. She has a track record of identifying and
cultivating talent following an extensive career in leadership for a FTSE 200
international recruitment company prior to setting up her own coaching and
therapeutic practise in 2009.

She facilitates transformational experiences through one to one or group coaching, empowerment workshops, online programmes and retreat immersions by identifying and then making the unconscious conscious. Her focus is on enabling others to wake up to their core natures, actualise their potential and find the work they love to do. She has co-authored a book “Colourful Boardrooms” that provides colour lessons and principles for a new paradigm in business, one that puts connection and collaboration at the heart of everything.

She values creativity, authenticity, wisdom over knowledge and firmly believes that
we’re all masterpieces in progress and that it’s never too late to be the person you
want to become. She has a compassionate and whole-centered approach to people development. She draws on nature as a source of inspiration, creativity and wisdom, appreciating that our consciousness is part of the greater body and intelligence of earth herself.

Through our conversation with Kath we discuss her passion for our work and empowering others to come into their true selves, the power of reframing our transformations, masculine and feminine energy and how allowing life to happen through us and support our greatest selves. 

You can learn more about and connect with Kath via the links below. 

Website: http://www.kath-roberts.com 
Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kathlroberts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roberts_kath/

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"Be where your feet are" - Therese ONeill.

In this week's episode, we chat with coach, mentor and keynote speaker Therese ONeill. Therese started her first Business, Alphabroker Mentoring back in 2008, where she mentored over 200 start-up Business Owners over 10 years, culminating in her Winning the prestigious Finance Brokers Association of Australia’s Mentor of the Year Award in 2018. She successfully sold that business in 2019 and started Therese.Co Mentoring, Coaching, focusing on coaching experienced, high-performing Business Owners to increase sales, grow their business and scale their operations.

Therese is an incredibly passionate activist for causes such as “Collaboration over Competition” “Women Supporting Women” and “Mental Health”. She speaks often about Imposter Syndrome and supports women to break that cycle. 

During this conversation, Therese talks through some of the challenges she sees women working in the finance and brokering industry grapple with as they transition through this phase. She openly talks about her experience in becoming a mother and navigating post partum depression and what she has learnt from these life experiences. We also talk about Therese's passion for opening up the conversation and awareness about Endometriosis and shares her daughters personal story with Endo.

You will hear Therese's passion and enthusiasm for supporting other women and we know you will get a lot from this conversation. You can connect with Therese at www.therese.co 

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We welcome you to Part 2 of our Creating Thriving Health Mini Series. 

In this episode we talk about Physical Health and how there are a multitude of ways that you can support your physical health. We also talk about the incidence of stress - both good and bad stress and the role stress plays on our physical and our whole health. 

We refer to a past episode about Nutrition for Menopause which you may like to relisten to and delve into how food nutrition can play a significant role in supporting a healthy menopause journey offering you an opportunity to use food as lifestyle medicine without adding too much to your to-do list...As Lisa says let's make sure we get bang for our buck with the nutrients, goodness and support from the food we eat. You can catch up on that episode here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/peri-menopause-support-through-food/id1588187655?i=1000557861092

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

We have just opened up the opportunity to join our new community platform Women Thriving Together. This platform is about bringing like minded women together to be informed, inspired and connected through whatever life phase she finds herself in. This year we want to see NO WOMAN LEFT BEHIND and a core part of that is having other women in our corner and vise versa. We would love you to join, we officially launch February 6th. You can join here https://women-thriving-together.mn.co/

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In this week's episode we have the absolute pleasure speaking with memory expert Tansel Ali. Tansel Ali is a 4-Time Australian Memory Champion helping individuals, teams & organisations boost their brain power & learning performance. A memory expert he is most famously known for memorising two Yellow Pages phone books in only 24 days.  For over 20 years now, Tansel has been the number #1 go to authority on mental performance training the mind. 

We loved having Tansel on our podcast to normalise memory and brain support. With brain fog and memory issues being a common symptom for Peri Menopause and this impacting women's confidence, self esteem and energy we thought Tansel was the perfect person to speak to offering some great support and insights into his work. 

Tansel talks through some simply yet effective strategies for boosting memory along with the commonality of memory issues across the population. 

We know you will love this chat and we are so grateful to have had Tansel on our podcast. 

Be sure to learn more about Tansel and his profound work at www.tanselali.com and keep an eye out for his incredible masterclasses. 

If you loved this episode, will you leave us a review? This is the greatest opportunity for us to continue recording episodes and bringing our podcast to the world. 

Thanks again for listening and immersing yourself in learning about yourself during Peri Menopause. You can connect with us at www.ownyourhealthco.com.au 

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide.

In this episode, we dive deep into the personal story of Emily Kellow, who bravely shares her experience of undergoing medically induced menopause following a hysterectomy and ovary removal.

From the unexpected challenges to the emotional rollercoaster, Emily sheds light on a topic many women face but few feel prepared for.

This episode is a must-listen for women who are curious about medical menopause or who may be navigating a similar path. 

It’s an honest, raw and empowering story about resilience, navigating health challenges and the importance of being informed about your body.

Whether you're going through menopause naturally or medically, Emily's journey offers valuable insights and hope for managing this transformative life stage.

Key Discussion Points

• Emily describes her experience of Menopause and the symptoms that followed.
• One of the most striking parts of Emily’s story is the lack of information and support she encountered. She discusses the gaps in medical guidance and her experience of navigating the different medical advice. 
• The reality of hormonal changes everyday.
• Emily offers advice to women who might face similar situations, encouraging them to advocate for themselves, seek support.

LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

FOLLOW OWN YOUR HEALTH COLLECTIVE

💚 If you’d like to rethink your wellbeing, then you can get access to some incredible resources at ownyourhealthco.com.au or reach out at hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au.

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Welcome to our 100th episode of Peri Menopause Power! 

We have celebrated a few milestones over the lifetime of the podcast, but this is a very special milestone. We are very proud of what we have achieved and appreciative of you our listeners, who share your time with us and for that we say thank you! 

For this episode we wanted to highlight two key messages:

1. “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.” - Mother Theresa. We all have a part to play when it comes to changing the narrative, shifting stigma and squashing taboos! And this is why we created this podcast to close the gap in the lack of education and to create ripples of awareness with the view that as collective we can make great change together. 
2. "The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital." - Mark Hyman. We want to bring home the power and love we can get from connecting with others and sharing in our experiences. There is so much to gain from being around others and when you come together with like minded individuals who get you and want to support you,  it will truly bring at your greatest self, health, life and the way you show up to the world. 

We have a light hearted conversation about the road to this episode and as we celebrate a year of being with our own Thrive Together community, we welcome the wonderful words of some of the ladies who have been part of this community to inspire and highlight what they have gained by being part of it. You will hear from Bron Williams, Leigh Evans, Kylie Espandiar and Bianca McKee. 

Whether this is your first episode or your hundredth, we see you as being part of this community that is Peri Menopause Power. 

Thank you for listening, supporting and following along with each of our episodes.  We are officially signing off for 2023, but will be back in 2024. Feel free to contact us with any guest or topic suggestions and if you haven't had the chance to leave a review, we would love you to do so! 

Have a wonderful festive season and a safe and enjoyable New Year. See you in 2024. 

With love and gratitude, Lisa and Nat

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Ever felt like life threw everything at you at once? Our guest, Tina Luke, can certainly relate! In this episode of Peri Menopause Power, Tina shares her remarkable story of resilience as she navigated a radical hysterectomy for cervical/womb endo cancer in her early 30s, amidst the chaos of the Christchurch earthquake.

Tina candidly shares her personal journey through her recovery and early menopause, offering insight, inspiration and empowerment. Tina touches on:

• Having strength in the face of adversity: How Tina tackled a hysterectomy amongst a terrifying earthquake that destroyed her city and how today she is still experiencing the effects of a lack of information and support for her recovery and Menopause. 
• Coping with change: Strategies for navigating a life-altering surgery, including coming to terms with the changes to her sense of womanhood.
• Finding hope and her voice: Tina's perspective on coming into your personal power and finding your voice. 

This episode is a powerful testament to the human spirit. Tune in and discover how Tina found strength during her menopause journey and is a huge advocate for this continued awareness and education. 

If you have loved this episode would you leave us a review? Don't forget to subscribe too as we have some fabulous episodes coming up. 

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In this episode, we have a fabulous chat with kinesiologist and energy coach Ilana K. 

Ilana’s own health journey with chronic fatigue, irregular cycles and auto-immune disease taught her that slowing down, finding moments of stillness, and listening to the body’s intuition are not just important – they are essential. 

Ilana is passionate about teaching women how to optimise their energy and cyclical nature. She assists women to live more in alignment and flow by learning to structure their weeks around their energy levels and listening to their bodies.

Through our chat we cover off so many topics from how Kinesiology can help support your whole health, syncing your life and work with your cycles and talking through lifestyle preparation for phase of our life. 

You can learn more about Ilana K via the following links, plus don't forget to check out Ilana's The Energy Shift podcast

Website: ilanak.com.au

Facebook: ilana.Kinesiology

Instagram: ilanaK.Kinesiology

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ilana-kosakiewicz/

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we are chatting with Lisa Nguyen, an Australian-trained pharmacist and the Founder and CEO of Astrid, Australia's first female-led medicinal cannabis dispensary.

With a background in clinical pharmacy and medicinal cannabis, Lisa has played a key role in pioneering Australia's corporate cannabis landscape.

Her work with major companies like Medilab, Clinical and Canopy Growth involved navigating complex regulatory prescribing processes for doctors in various therapeutic areas.

In 2020, Lisa founded Astrid with the goal of destigmatising cannabis and providing patient-focused care. Since then, Astrid has grown into a leading multi-award-winning dispensary, recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to patient care.

Lisa is also a passionate advocate for cannabinoid education, collaborating with organisations like the Pharmacy Guild and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Her expertise extends to research, advising on projects related to cannabinoid data safety monitoring and endometriosis clinical research.

Key Discussion Points

• Medical cannabis - what it is and what it can do

• Lisa’s rise within this field, and

• How this treatment has and can support people with various health challenges.

THE MENOVEST

In partnership with Over The Bloody Moon, we have recently launched the MenoVest in Australia. Its Founder, Lesley Salem, was our guest on the podcast in Episode 135.

You can find out more information about the MenoVest on our website.

We also appeared on Channel 9 on The Today Show with Karl Stevanovic and Sarah Abo, where Karl wore the MenoVest on LIVE TV! Check the video out on YouTube.

LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

FOLLOW OWN YOUR HEALTH COLLECTIVE

💚 If you’d like to rethink your wellbeing, then you can get access to some incredible resources at ownyourhealthco.com.au or reach out at hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au.

🏢 Follow Own Your Health Collective on LinkedIn

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Join the Conversation! Don’t forget to leave us a review to let us know what you are enjoying about the podcast. How is it supporting your experience?

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In this episode, Natalie and Lisa talk through this idea of "thriving" through Menopause. 

The word thriving comes up a lot in conversations as we try to shift the mindset about Menopause and the experience. A recent workshop we facilitated brought some fascinating insights and ones which we wanted to share with you. 

We talk though what we believe thriving is, how you can learn to thrive in the midst of struggle and how a whole health approach can help you decide what thriving looks like to you. 

In the episode, we talk about our 5 pillar framework, you can read this blog article of ours to learn more about the pillars and the application to your own life. 

Don't forget the incredible offer we have running at the moment, which is to join our Women's Lifestyle Support community group for just $3 for 3 months. (Australian Dollars) We'd love to have you join us as you continue your own learning journey about your health, wellbeing and most importantly living your best life. 

You can learn more or join the program here

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In this week's episode we welcome Andrea Gaze, Founder, Personal Trainer and Pilates instructor, BODYART Master Trainer along with having 45 years experience as a professional ballet dancer and in music theatre & opera production. Through this episode we explore the power of mobility and movement and the life opportunities mindful and positive movement can create for your life and health. 

In this episode, Andrea shares her personal life story of dance and achievement as  well as loss and grief. Andrea openly talks about her menopause experience and how that beautiful movement to music she loved as a child was her life safer when she needed it most.

Andrea is changing the narrative around "exercise" and talks so passionately that movement needs to be positive, mindful, empowering and not some brutal, strenuous workout. Andrea provides valuable advice for women considering starting exercise, emphasising the importance of exploring and discovering their true potential. 

You can learn more about Andrea's business and access her array of resources to support your movement via her website https://www.aptandpilates.com/

JOIN LET'S TALK. Are you ready to transform your menopause experience? Your newest community Let's Talk is here to help! Gain access to a supportive community, engaging virtual chats and enriching health and wellness workshops. You can learn more about Let's Talk or Join us Now here

Become a Founding Member. Join now to secure your lifetime annual subscription fee of $99. Plus if you join by the 21st April you can bring a friend along FREE for the year! (Your friend will then revert to the $99 annual subscription fee on the anniversary of joining). 

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In this enlightening episode of Peri Menopause Power, we delve into the transformative power of open dialogue about menopause. We are still seeing such a reluctance to talk about this phase or even say the word "MENOPAUSE" that we deep dive into how talking about it can be a gamechanger for our experience. 

We give insights into our latest research survey and how this has driven creation of our Let's Talk community. Breaking the silence surrounding this natural phase of life is essential to combatting the isolation and loneliness often experienced by women. By sharing stories and experiences, we can create a supportive community that empowers women to embrace this stage of life with confidence and grace.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why open communication about menopause is crucial for both women experiencing it and those who support them.
• How breaking the silence can empower you to find the information and resources you need.
• The benefits of sharing your experience with other women, from reducing loneliness to fostering a supportive community.
• Practical tips for starting the conversation.

MINDFUL MENOPAUSE: We are excited to be facilitating our new program Mindful Menopause, which has a focus on helping women reconnect with themselves, their experience and make a plan for the way forward. The focus is on connecting with your thoughts and feelings and using practical strategies to reduce stress. Contact us at hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au for more details. 

Join the Conversation! Leave us a review to let us know what you are enjoying about the podcast. How is it supporting your experience?

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Welcome to 'Peri Menopause Power,' the podcast where we dive deep into the transformative journey of menopause, sharing real stories from real women.

We're excited to have welcomed Emily Jaksch to the podcast to share with us her personal Menopause story. Emily is a keynote Speaker, Author, People & Leadership Strategist with over two decades of experience in the Human Resources industry.

Emily is a Master NLP communicator and motivational educator, degree qualified (BComm) and she has worked across many industries for large international companies, including The Royal Bank of Scotland, Australia’s icon GM Holden, and giants Wesfarmers and Coles.

In 2010, she founded her own award-winning HR Consultancy – HR Gurus, and since then, she has been helping businesses to humanise HR with her straight-talking and no-fluff approach. This unique approach enables her to deliver the message that everyone needs to hear about managing the different generations in the current business environment!

In this episode, Emily shares her personal menopause story and insights, shedding light on her experiences and the challenges she's faced.

We'll explore:

• how she came into menopause
• her journey of understanding and coping with it, and
• the impact it has had on her life.

We'll also discuss the importance of education around menopause, addressing stereotypes in the workplace and the role workplaces should play in supporting women going through this phase of life.

Join us as we learn from Emily's journey and gain valuable insights and lessons to empower women navigating their own menopausal journeys.

You can connect with Emily via LinkedIn or be sure to check out her work at HR Gurus.

MINDFUL MENOPAUSE: 2 to 23 JUNE, 2024

We are excited to be facilitating our new program, Mindful Menopause.

This 4-week program has a focus on helping women reconnect with themselves, their experience and make a plan for the way forward. The focus is  on connecting with your thoughts and feelings and using practical strategies to reduce stress. Contact us at hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au for more details.

FOLLOW OWN YOUR HEALTH COLLECTIVE

💚 If you’d like to rethink your wellbeing, then you can get access to some incredible resources at ownyourhealthco.com.au or reach out at hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au.

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Welcome to Episode 3. In this episode we strip it back to the bare basics of being a woman - our monthly cycles. 

We break down the "unknowns" of our cycle and introduce you to the powerful four phases of a woman's cycle - of which most women do not know. 

Be prepared to be enlightened and awaken to just how precious and magical your female physiology is.

Be sure to check out our 28 Day The Female Advantage online program where we teach you about your cycles and how you can tap into the beauty of each phase every single month. 

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Colleen Starick, the Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Bunnings.

Colleen has been at Bunnings for 12 years and in this chat, she shares her experiences and insights on how the retail giant has evolved in supporting diversity, inclusion, and women's reproductive health.

She discusses changes in policies, such as parental leave and breastfeeding guidelines, and how Bunnings fosters an inclusive environment for both employees and customers.

Colleen highlights the importance of supporting employees through various life stages and the positive impact of inclusive practices on workplace culture.

She also gives advice to organisations on how to start their own diversity and inclusion journey and emphasises the value of listening to team feedback. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of these practices for employee retention and overall job satisfaction.

You can connect with Colleen via LinkedIn.

Key Discussion Points

• Bunnings' progressive policies on parental leave, gender inclusion, and support for women's reproductive health.

• The company's evolution of creating an inclusive workplace that supports employees at various life stages.

• The significance of employee feedback in shaping company policies, and

• Her personal journey towards balancing work and family life.

THE MENOVEST

In partnership with Over The Bloody Moon, we have recently launched the MenoVest in Australia. Its Founder, Lesley Salem, was our guest on the podcast in Episode 135.

You can find out more information about the MenoVest on our website.

We also appeared on Channel 9 on The Today Show with Karl Stevanovic and Sarah Abo, where Karl wore the MenoVest on LIVE TV! Check the video out on YouTube.

LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

FOLLOW OWN YOUR HEALTH COLLECTIVE

💚 If you’d like to rethink your wellbeing, then you can get access to some incredible resources at ownyourhealthco.com.au or reach out at hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au.

🏢 Follow Own Your Health Collective on LinkedIn

🖼️ Follow Own Your Health Collective on Instagram

👍 Follow Own Your Health Collective on Facebook

🍏 Subscribe to The Peri Menopause Power podcast on Apple Podcasts

🔎 Subscribe to The Peri Menopause Power podcast on Google Podcasts

🎵 Subscribe to The Peri Menopause Power podcast on Spotify

Join the Conversation! Don’t forget to leave us a review to let us know what you are enjoying about the podcast. How is it supporting your experience?

Spread the Word! Share this episode with your friends and family to help break the taboo surrounding menopause.

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Peri Menopause Power Podcast. 

It has been a big couple of weeks at Own Your Health HQ. We hosted our World Menopause Day Panel Discussion and we have launched our signature membership program Peri Menopause Power 

The key message to come from of these and of course we knew this already is that we just don't know enough about Menopause. Today's episode is simply - talking Menopause. 

Lisa will delve into some of the bodily changes, symptoms as well as talking through a simple idea on how you can start to come back to your body. 

If you would love to tap into your personal power throughout your Peri Menopause transformation learn more or sign up to our Peri Menopause power program. 

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In this episode we welcome back Dr Fatima Khan to our podcast.

Dr Fatima Khan is a highly skilled Peri-Menopause and Menopause Specialist with a holistic approach to women’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. She last appeared on our podcast on 23 May and it’s fair to say that we only just touched the tip of the iceberg when it came to MHT/HRT in that conversation. 

We decided straight after recording that episode that we would have Fatima on again to talk specifically about MHT, what it is, the history of it and when women should consider taking it. This really is a fantastic conversation and one that you should share with any woman who needs it. 

The power of this information can be instrumentally in supporting women as they lead into and transition through Peri Menopause and beyond. 

If you missed our last conversation with Fatima, be sure to scroll through and take a listen or listen to that episode here

We really do hope that you are enjoying our Podcast. We are absolutely loving speaking to the many people we have had on our show. We love that we get the opportunity to create this platform for women across the globe. If you are enjoying our podcast we'd love to hear from you by leaving a review or subscribing! 

If you are looking for Menopause support for either yourself or your workplace, you can learn more about our work at www.ownyourhealthco.com.au Collectively we can shift mindsets and change the culture and thinking around Peri Menopause enabling women everywhere to come into their power. 

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Welcome to 'Peri Menopause Power,' the podcast where we dive deep into the transformative journey of menopause, sharing real stories from real women.

In this episode, we’re diving into an incredibly important and often overlooked topic: the role of passion and purpose in midlife. 

A personal favourite topic of Nat’s, we’ll explore how nurturing these aspects of our lives can not only bring joy and fulfilment but also significantly impact our health and well-being as we navigate life phases and age.

Key Discussion Points:

• Discover how passion fuels our enthusiasm, and purpose provides a guiding compass. 
• Learn about the mental and physical health benefits, including reduced anxiety, lower disease risks, and increased longevity. 
• We’ll share practical tips for self-reflection, embracing new opportunities, and balancing responsibilities. 
• Plus, hear how staying engaged in activities you love can boost cognitive health, strengthen social ties, and build resilience. 

A SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR EPISODE SPONSOR:

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FOLLOW OWN YOUR HEALTH COLLECTIVE

💚 If you’d like to rethink your wellbeing, then you can get access to some incredible resources at ownyourhealthco.com.au or reach out at hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au.

🏢 Follow Own Your Health Collective on LinkedIn

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Join the Conversation! Don’t forget to leave us a review to let us know what you are enjoying about the podcast. How is it supporting your experience?

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we continue our grassroots conversations and we’re speaking with Mona Emera.

Mona went to school with Nat, albeit a few years apart, and they recently reconnected at a panel event.

Mona is a family law firm owner who overcame fertility struggles and underwent IVF treatments and then had natural pregnancies to become a mother of two. She then was diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency.

In this episode, she discusses the physical and emotional challenges of perimenopause, including brain fog, hot flushes and mood swings, and her transformative experience using HRT.

The conversation emphasises the importance and the opportunity of education and support in the workplace, especially in traditional industries like law. Mona encourages women to prioritise their health, embrace self-care, and engage in open conversations about menopause.

Mona also advocates for increased menopause education and understanding across all demographics to foster empathy and support.

Key Discussion Points

• Her fertility challenges and premature ovarian insufficiency diagnosis,
• Her personal journey through perimenopause, and the physical and emotional challenges and ultimately coming into her own power, and
• The massive educational opportunity for women in the workplace.

THE MENOVEST

In partnership with Over The Bloody Moon, we have recently launched the MenoVest in Australia. Its Founder, Lesley Salem, was our guest on the podcast in Episode 135.

You can find out more information about the MenoVest on our website.

We also appeared on Channel 9 on The Today Show with Karl Stevanovic and Sarah Abo, where Karl wore the MenoVest on LIVE TV! Check the video out on YouTube.

LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

FOLLOW OWN YOUR HEALTH COLLECTIVE

💚 If you’d like to rethink your wellbeing, then you can get access to some incredible resources at ownyourhealthco.com.au or reach out at hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au.

🏢 Follow Own Your Health Collective on LinkedIn

🖼️ Follow Own Your Health Collective on Instagram

👍 Follow Own Your Health Collective on Facebook

🍏 Subscribe to The Peri Menopause Power podcast on Apple Podcasts

🔎 Subscribe to The Peri Menopause Power podcast on Google Podcasts

🎵 Subscribe to The Peri Menopause Power podcast on Spotify

Join the Conversation! Don’t forget to leave us a review to let us know what you are enjoying about the podcast. How is it supporting your experience?

Spread the Word! Share this episode with your friends and family to help break the taboo surrounding menopause.

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we invited Senator Larissa Waters back to share in the response and recommendations following the Australian Senate Inquiry into Menopause.

Reflecting on what was presented to the Senate, it highlights how vitally important this awareness is and how all of our collective power can be the change we want to see for us and for women following us. 

For those who missed the first chat we had with Larissa, you can find that at Episode 126.

Key Discussion Points

• There was rare cross-party consensus on the recommendations for women's health issues, including perimenopause and menopause.

• There are still significant gaps in education on women’s health, particularly by medical professionals.

• The report highlighted a significant lack of domestic data on menopause, workplace participation and access to treatments, and how this impacts policy design, and

• Why workplace rights and flexibility were central to the recommendations and could combat stigma and improve workplace equity.

THE MENOVEST

In partnership with Over The Bloody Moon, we have recently launched the MenoVest in Australia. Its Founder, Lesley Salem, was our guest on the podcast in Episode 135.

You can find out more information about the MenoVest on our website.

We also appeared on Channel 9 on The Today Show with Karl Stevanovic and Sarah Abo, where Karl wore the MenoVest on LIVE TV! Check the video out on YouTube.

LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

FOLLOW OWN YOUR HEALTH COLLECTIVE

💚 If you’d like to rethink your wellbeing, then you can get access to some incredible resources at ownyourhealthco.com.au or reach out at hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au.

🏢 Follow Own Your Health Collective on LinkedIn

🖼️ Follow Own Your Health Collective on Instagram

👍 Follow Own Your Health Collective on Facebook

🍏 Subscribe to The Peri Menopause Power podcast on Apple Podcasts

🔎 Subscribe to The Peri Menopause Power podcast on Google Podcasts

🎵 Subscribe to The Peri Menopause Power podcast on Spotify

Join the Conversation! Don’t forget to leave us a review to let us know what you are enjoying about the podcast. How is it supporting your experience?

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In this episode, we start the conversation (of many episodes) about food and the importance of food as a lifestyle support strategy for Peri Menopause, in fact for life. 

As we discussed many times, women go through many many changes throughout their entire lifetime and Peri Menopause is one of those significant changes as we know. As we transition through this phase of life we may start to recognise that what has worked for us in the past may not work for us now. As we evolve in our physical body so do the ways we look after ourselves during this phase and beyond. 

A review of diet and lifestyle is helpful at this time because you will notice changes happening to your body as it is adapting to this next stage of life.

Food nutrition can play a significant role in supporting a healthy menopause journey offering you an opportunity to use food as lifestyle medicine without adding too much to your to-do list...As Lisa says let's make sure we get bang for our buck with the nutrients, goodness and support from the food we eat. 

In this episode, Lisa shares great insights into macro and micro nutrients, structuring your plate and blood sugar control. 

Food nutrition is a core part of the services we offer our clients through coaching and workshops. If you would love to learn more about how food can support your health, your life and of course Peri Menopause journey you can book in a complimentary coaching chat with us. We can work with you in person or online, so we can support you no matter where you are in the world!  

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In this episode of Peri Menopause Power, we are honoured to welcome Senator Larissa Waters, the first Greens Senator for Queensland and the current Australian Greens Leader in the Senate. With a distinguished career dedicated to promoting gender equality, combating domestic violence, and advocating for a cleaner and fairer political system, Senator Waters is now spearheading a groundbreaking Senate inquiry into menopause and perimenopause.

This crucial inquiry aims to shed light on the often-overlooked economic, physical, mental, and financial impacts of menopause, as well as to challenge the cultural perceptions and attitudes surrounding this significant life phase. Senator Waters shares her insights into the inquiry's scope, key findings, and the most critical forms of support needed by women during menopause.

Join us as we delve into how this inquiry could transform the landscape of women's health in Australia and what you can do to support this vital cause.

Key Discussion Points

• An introduction to the inquiry, its origins and the primary goals driving this critical investigation.
• An exploration of the specific aspects of menopause being examined, including economic, physical, mental, and financial impacts, as well as cultural perceptions and attitudes.
• The emerging themes and surprising insights from the inquiry so far.
• Practical advice for listeners on how to support the inquiry’s findings and advocate for better understanding and support for menopause.

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In this week's episode as we delve into the topic of confidence in Menopause with our Fiona Pearman and Kate Boorer, co-founders of Quantum Impact Group and co-authors of the book Core Confidence. Quantum Impact Group exists to amplify women’s authentic power, increase the pipeline of female talent and create inclusive workplaces where everyone thrives.

During our conversation, we delve into their inspiration behind their book Core Confidence and the common challenges women face regarding their confidence, not just in Menopause but across their lifetime. Fiona and Kate share valuable advice for women who may feel overwhelmed or discouraged by the changes in their confidence and offer the powerful mindset that we all have the opportunity to work at our confidence. 

To connect with Fiona and Kate and learn more about their work, visit their website Quantum Impact Group  and Core Confidence, Or over on Facebook and Instagram  Tune in to this empowering episode and discover how you can embrace your confidence and power.

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In this weeks episode, we have the absolute pleasure of speaking with journalist, advocate, mentor and trauma trainer Karen Percy. 

Karen has been reporting for more than three and a half decades and has travelled the world – living in Toronto, Bangkok and Russia – as a broadcaster and writer. She’s skilled in  audio, video and web media as well as social media.Based in Melbourne, she is a champion of diversity and equity especially in the media sector. She advocates for improved media literacy as a way to support democracy.

She takes a trauma-informed approach which entails understanding another person's trauma experiences and dealing with them in an empathetic and ethical way. She’s been enduring menopause for 7 (!) years now.

It was an absolute joy and privilege to interview Karen and discuss how trauma can show up in our life. We have countless conversations with women who are feeling the effects of traumatic life experiences during Menopause or who are feeling like they are suffering with trauma. 

Throughout the episode we talk about what trauma is and can be, taking a trauma-informed approach and how past experiences can show up in our life at times of change and transformation. 

**Trigger Warning around some of the content in today's episode. 

You can learn more about Karen via her website www.karenpercyink.com

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Welcome to 'Peri Menopause Power,' the podcast where we dive deep into the transformative journey of menopause, sharing real stories from real women.

In this enlightening episode, we welcome Tanya Rutherford, a menopausal mum, a coach, facilitator and Chief Everything Officer from Central Queensland. Tanya is passionate about supporting other women through and beyond their Menopause experience.

Based in the Rockhampton Region, Tanya provides firsthand insight into the unique challenges regional women face during perimenopause and beyond, contrasting their experiences with those in urban areas.

Tanya also highlights common concerns and emerging trends among the women she works with, offering a deeper understanding of their specific challenges. Finally, she shares practical strategies and approaches that have proven effective in helping regional women embrace empowerment and live their best lives during menopause.

Main Discussion Points:

• Tanya's background and inspiration for starting Learn Grow Become and Queen Be.
• Unique challenges faced by regional women in perimenopause and beyond.
• Common concerns and emerging trends among menopausal women.
• Effective strategies and approaches for empowering women during menopause.

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we explore the powerful concept of cycles in a woman’s life and how they continue to influence us even after menopause.

From menstruation to midlife, women are attuned to cycles that shape their physical, emotional and spiritual journeys. But what happens after the menstrual cycle ends? 

We dive deep into how Menopausal women can stay connected to their natural rhythms and find new cycles that support their wellbeing.

Join us as we discuss how tracking the moon’s phases, tuning into nature’s rhythms and embracing intuitive cycles can help post-menopausal women continue to live with intention, balance, and purpose.

Key Discussion Points

• Understanding how women move through different cycles in life.
• How menopause marks a shift in the way women connect to cycles, but not the end of cyclic living.
• Exploring how the moon’s cycles offer a new framework for tracking energy, creativity, and self-reflection after menstruation.
• The rise of intuition post-menopause and how women can use it to create their own cycles of self-care, reflection, and personal growth.
• Ideas for integrating the phases of the moon and seasonal cycles into daily life for continuous balance and wellbeing.

JOIN THE LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

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Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

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In this weeks episode we have an incredible chat with Job Hunting expert and career strategist Renata Bernarde. Renata's coaching, services, and social media presence aim to increase career literacy for professionals in the corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors. She believes professionals should always invest in their careers to maximize their results and achieve their goals faster.

We have a very personal and vulnerable conversation with Renata as she openly shares her own experience with Peri Menopause and the impact of managing this transition through life and work. Renata shares powerful insights into the importance of a holistic approach to work and life and advocates that women should not give up their careers during Peri Menopause. 

With the UK citing Menopause as a silent career killer this is such a powerful, inspiring and motivating conversation that we know you will love. 

Be sure to check out Renata's work via her website renatabernarde.com  or connect with her via her various social channels - Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin

Renata also hosts The Job Hunting Podcast which is a fabulous listen. 

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Would you love to talk Peri Menopause? We are hosting our Let's Talk Peri Menopause workshop May 17th 7:30pm (AEST). If you are local to Melbourne come join us in person at our Wellness Hub or you can book to join virtually. You can learn more or book in here

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we chat with Phoebe Preuss, a performing artist and activist and Co-Founder of Living Koko.

Phoebe discusses her journey of creating ethical and sustainable chocolate while supporting women in agriculture in Samoa. She emphasises the cultural significance of cacao, its health benefits, and its role in community and ritual practices.

Phoebe also offers practical self-care tips, highlighting the importance of breath, mindfulness, and connecting with nature. This conversation delves into the transformative power of cacao for women's wellbeing and the enriching lessons from diverse cultures.

You can find out more on the Living Koko website.

Key Discussion Points

• Her journey and connection to cacao and honouring her family's 200-year cacao cultivation legacy.
• The impact of cacao on hormonal health particularly for women, and
• How cacao can be used to enhance meditation, journaling, and self-reflection.

UNAPOLOGETIC SELF-CARE

We’re so excited to introduce Unapologetic Self-Care - our brand-new 4-week group coaching program designed for women 35+ who are ready to stop putting themselves last and start showing up for their health in a way that feels sustainable, empowering and completely doable.

Each week, we’ll dive into nutrition, movement, mindset and energy management, giving you practical tools, expert guidance and a community of like-minded women to support you along the way.

Because self-care isn’t selfish. It’s essential.

Our first cohort kicks off March 3rd and spots are limited so we can provide the support you deserve.

Ready to invest in YOU? 

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we are chatting with Libby Oldfield, a specialist in women's, men's, and pelvic health physiotherapy. 

The conversation covers Libby's background, her passion for pelvic floor health, and the essential roles these muscles play in women's overall well-being. 

Libby explains the structure and functions of the pelvic floor, common issues encountered during perimenopause and menopause, and the impact of hormonal changes. She discusses the symptoms and types of incontinence, debunks myths, and offers proactive steps women can take to maintain pelvic health.

Libby also sheds light on the importance of seeking professional help and shares her personal insights on finding and nurturing power through life's transitions.

You can find more about Libby on the Move Beyond website.

Key Discussion Points

• What the pelvic floor is and the vital role it plays in women’s overall health and well-being
• The effects of menopause and perimenopause on the pelvic floor, and
• Simple, effective and proactive tips to support their pelvic health.

UNAPOLOGETIC SELF-CARE

We’re so excited to introduce Unapologetic Self-Care—our brand-new 4-week group coaching program designed for women 35+ who are ready to stop putting themselves last and start showing up for their health in a way that feels sustainable, empowering and completely doable.

Each week, we’ll dive into nutrition, movement, mindset and energy management, giving you practical tools, expert guidance and a community of like-minded women to support you along the way.

Because self-care isn’t selfish. It’s essential.

Our first cohort kicks off March 3rd and spots are limited so we can provide the support you deserve.

Ready to invest in YOU? 

https://ownyourhealthco.com.au/unapologetic-self-care/

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Welcome to another year of the Peri Menopause Power Podcast!

We are thrilled to be back again for more insightful conversations, real-life stories and expert advise. With each episode, we will continue to explore the physical, emotional and societal aspects of menopause, aiming to break the silence and challenge the stigma surrounding this natural transition.

In this episode, Lisa and Nat talk through their holiday break and some of the reflections that came to them over their time away. And then Nat shares a question her husband asked her during a conversation about Menopause which inspired some new thinking for her. 

Whether you're navigating menopause yourself, supporting a loved one, or just curious about this crucial stage of life, tune in for an honest discussion, practical advice and a deep dive into the big question about menopause.

Thanks for tuning into Peri Menopause Power! 

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If you found today's episode empowering, don't forget to hit that subscribe button. Your journey through perimenopause just got a whole lot brighter!

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Until next time, keep embracing your Peri Menopause Power. You've got this!

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In this week's episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Naturopath, Hannah Boyd. As a Naturopath, Hannah’s philosophy focuses on your stories and your symptoms, while providing personalised care in an inclusive environment - with a few laughs along the way.

Hannah has a wonderful, simple and no nonsense approach to health and wellbeing with her passion for real health shining through our conversation. 

In our chat, Hannah talks through some of the common things she sees her clients struggle with, how she helps them and how she helps women meet their favourite self.

You can learn more about Hannah through her website https://www.new-leaf.com.au/ or connect with her through Instagram

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In this episode, we speak with Dr Kerri-Ann Hughes, Senior Lecturer from Massey's School of Nursing. Dr Hughes is part of an international research team looking at nurses' experience of Menopause. 

In this insightful conversation we speak with Kerri-Ann about her international research and the desired outcomes to support nurses, why Menopause is not a mental health issue and we discuss the important theme behind this years World Menopause Day. 

World Menopause Day is Tuesday October 18th. The theme for World Menopause Day is Mood and Cognition and bringing to light how Menopause can impact our mood and cognition. We also see it as an opportunity to bring to light some of the lifestyle strategies we can all be doing to support our mood and cognition, leading into and during Menopause. 

To celebrate World Menopause Day, we are hosting a FREE webinar Menopause in the Workplace: Starting the Conversation. This webinar aims to address why we need to address Menopause at work and will explore ways to build confidence around having the conversation about it. We'd love you to join us and book in to attend this webinar. BOOK IN HERE We are hosting this webinar October 18th 12pm (Australian EDST). 

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we reflect on the significance of World Menopause Day, emphasising the importance of themed days in bringing awareness and action to the workplace and indeed the world.

We also share our experience launching both our partnership with Over the Bloody Moon, and their innovative MenoVest, which we showcased on The Today Show recently, with one of the male hosts wearing it for the segment and fully experiencing some of the effects of menopause.

The conversation revisits some of the insights from the International Menopause Congress in Melbourne, where medical professionals seemed to land on a consensus of increased education and commitment regarding menopause.

Finally, the episode discusses the impact of menopause on exercise, and how our work with the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) is helping to advocate for greater awareness and support in the sporting industry.

Key Discussion Points

• World Menopause Day and the rise of menopause awareness
• Insights from the International Menopause Congress and our showcase of the MenoVest
• The impact of menopause on exercise and why advocacy in gyms and healthcare centres is vital to removing barriers to participation, and
• The role of organisations in supporting women's health.

THE MENOVEST

In partnership with Over The Bloody Moon, we have recently launched the MenoVest in Australia. Its Founder, Lesley Salem, was our guest on the podcast in Episode 135.

You can find out more information about the MenoVest on our website.

We also appeared on Channel 9 on The Today Show with Karl Stevanovic and Sarah Abo, where Karl wore the MenoVest on LIVE TV! Check the video out on YouTube.

LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

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Welcome to this week's episode where Lisa educates us all on some of the key nutrients we could be focusing on to support our Menopause journey and symptoms. 

You have probably heard us share time and time again the importance of diet and our nutrition during Peri Menopause. Today, we expand on that knowledge and really offer energy and health changing information. 

In this conversation we talk about:

• Managing blood sugar levels
• The role of key nutrients such as magnesium and Vitamin D
• Phytogenics and the role they can play in supporting our health
• The game changer that is increasing your water intake. 

This is a short and sharp episode but packed full of key information to support you. 

Its important that we let you know that this information is general only and although backed by evidence based research, its important that you seek specific advise from a health or medical professional as it relates to your personal circumstances. 

If you are looking to work with a women's health coach, why don't you check out our coaching and even book in a free 20 minute consultation with us? This a no obligation chat to hear about your experience and what you would like support with and for us to share how we can support you. You can learn more or book in your free consultation with us here

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In this week's episode Lisa and Nat have a candid chat about the the things they are seeing and hearing with women they speak to.

Am I going through Peri Menopause is one of the most unanswered questions that women have. They seek advise from medical professionals to often be turned away multiple times before getting any answers. 

Lisa and Nat talk about the role having a medical professional who knows Menopause is important, how listening to your own intuition is a game changer and some of the things you can do to build your knowledge and be more informed about your body at all ages. 

Peri Menopause can be a complex and challenging time and having a support network around plays a pivotal part in navigating the phase healthily and well. This is why they have created the online community group Women Thriving Together. This is your one stop platform for coaching, learning, support, community and connection so that you can support your greatest asset - YOU! 

You can learn more or join right here

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions that you have personally or topics for our podcast. You can email us direct at info@ownyourhealthco.com.au 

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Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we’re speaking with one of the most dynamic people whose work in the menopause space has been transformational!

Lesley Salem is the Founder of Over The Bloody Moon (OTBM), an award-winning menopause consultancy in the UK. She set up the company after her difficult entrance into perimenopause, made worse by a lack of education. This experience resulted in her leaving her job, but there is a silver lining because it pathed the way for a new career.

Lesley is a certified integrated menopause health coach, podcast hostess of The Change Makers, and a well-respected women’s health advocate who is regularly invited to comment on menopause news and events.

OTBM also delivers exception learning experiences such as legacy events, accredited training, engaging learning resources, and other support services including menopause coaching, Menopause Masterclasses and Happy Hours, to help people thrive in the workplace.

She created the MenoVest™, a garment that simulates a few of the most disruptive menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and brain fog. Lesley designed the MenoVest™ to encourage intersectional conversation, engagement, and allyship around menopause. 

Lesley even appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show and showcased the MenoVest™. What a super star!

Key Discussion Points

• Lesley’s personal Menopause experience
• How her experience was the inspiration for her business Over the Bloody Moon
• An introduction to The MenoVest™ and how it works and how she is using it as an educational tool around the world

MEN’S WEBINAR - THIS WEDNESDAY!

Menopause isn’t just something that affects women – it’s something that impacts families, relationships and workplaces too. Whether it’s your partner, colleague, friend or family member, understanding menopause can help you become a better supporter during this crucial phase of life.

Join us for an engaging and eye-opening online workshop designed specifically for men. 

Register here

LET’S TALK COMMUNITY

Are you navigating the complexities of midlife, from career transitions to healthy ageing? You’re not alone. Welcome to Let’s Talk, a community dedicated to women 40+ who are seeking holistic support for their health, career and overall well-being.

Join Let’s Talk and become part of a community that supports every woman.

FOLLOW OWN YOUR HEALTH COLLECTIVE

💚 If you’d like to rethink your wellbeing, then you can get access to some incredible resources at ownyourhealthco.com.au or reach out at hello@ownyourhealthco.com.au.

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In Today's episode we are excited to be joined by confidence coach Vanessa Murphy. Vanessa is the Founder of VM Coaching and the host of Women In Confidence podcast - her businesses enable women to be their truly brilliant and confident selves at work. As well as running her own confidence coaching practice, Vanessa is also a Senior HR Business Partner for a global automotive company.

Vanessa touches on her own Peri Menopause experience and is open about her own confidence wobbles through the years. Vanessa leads with empathy and integrity and shares some really practical tips for building and nurturing your confidence. 

We know you will love this chat we have with Vanessa as we evidence continues to shows that during menopause so many women feel they are losing their confidence. Prior to Peri Menopause, they had a level of confidence that made them feel good but now during this phase they’ve started second guessing themselves. The inner critic is rearing her head and the things that they did so easily now are becoming more challenging.

To connect with or learn more about Vanessa be sure to check out the links below 

Email: contact@vanessa-murphy.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessamurphy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninconfidence36
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womeninconfidence
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/women_in_confidence_/

Connect with us @ownyourhealthco on Instagram or @ownyourhealthcollective on Facebook or at www.ownyourhealthco.com.au

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In light of International Women's Day this coming week, Lisa and Natalie talk about the power of themed days to invoke inspiration, education and change. 

IWD represents an opportunity to celebrate women from all walks of life. Having just hosted their own IWD event, Lisa and Natalie recap some of the key themes from their event and how you could use some of what they share within your own life for not just IWD but for every day following. 

Enjoy this episode and have a fabulous International Women's Day on March 8th. 

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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Karolina Cass who is a doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She is the owner of Williamstown Wellness Co and is passionate in assisting her clients to return to a state of health where they can continue the life they seek. 

Whether the goal is physical, emotional, or spiritual, Dr. Karolina Cass holds a keen interest in women's hormonal health especially around menopause, fertility, autoimmune conditions, and overall health and wellbeing.

Karolina share with us what Chinese Medicine is and how it can help individuals to harmonise their health, how acupuncture can support Peri Menopausal women and of course Karolina opens up about her own experience with Peri Menopause and the changes she is going through. 

This is another wonderful conversation with another perspective on supporting your whole health and self through Peri Menopause and beyond. We know you will love it. 

We are preparing our next series of interviews and we would love to have your thoughts on who you would love to hear from and what you would like to know more about through our podcast. We'd love it if you would send us your interests and any guest suggestions at info@ownyourhealthco.com.au 

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In this weeks episode we bring you something a little different. We have used this episode to introduce you to one of the most beautiful poems we have ever heard - She Let Go which is written by Saffire Rose.

When Natalie first stumbled upon this poem she was taken with it immediately and knew she had to share it with our community. The words depict so beautifully the opportunity and struggle for us women to simply let go. And you might have a different perception of the words and resonate with them for different reasons but the the simplicity of deciding to let go as per the words, gives the sense of hope, choice and power. 

We hope you enjoy this episode and more specifically the beautiful poem. If you can take a moment whilst listening to this episode to bring about a sense of peace and stillness.

If you would like to listen to Natalie's meditation She Let go on Insight Timer, be sure to take a listen here. 

We also coach and guide our clients on bringing greater self awareness, love and compassion to themselves through meditation, you can book a discovery call with us here to learn more about this service to support you.  

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In this week's episode, we have a wonderful conversation with Jeanie McClymont - founder of GoodMix. - who creates functional food to help fix your health and the health of the planet. 

Jeanie is a naturopath turned food manufacturer, with years of experience helping women to feel better using mainly food & lifestyle modifications. She is 42 and is just entering the ‘perimenopausal realm' herself

In this chat, Jeanie shares some naturopathic gems and complimentary lifestyle strategies she is currently using herself as well as helping others without a health background navigate through this transition. 

This is such a feel good conversation and one that just resonates with our message of nurturing a healthy lifestyle from physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. 

You can connect with Jeanie via her website www.goodmix.com.au or via Instagram @goodmix_superfoods

At Own Your Health Collective we are a very proud stockist of Good Mix products and believe in the value they bring to our health, as we are avid consumers of this fantastic products. You can check out our shop online

Also don't forget you can leave a review or subscribe to help us spread the message come Peri Menopause Power.  

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In this week's episode, Lisa and Nat share some key snippets from their Masterclass The Female Advantage. This masterclass was recorded last week as a webinar for their online community Women Thriving Together. 

The Female Advantage is a signature workshop of Own Your Health Collective. Some of the key takeaways from this episode include a discussion about "The Female Advantage", the benefits of women tracking and knowing about their cycle and bodies, how women's cycles transcend across our lifetime and how knowing about your physiology is a way of getting back to your roots and helping you to support what you need simply. 

If you would like to join Women Thriving Together, you can join or learn more here. 

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In this episode, we welcome Lou Lugsdin to our podcast. A qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience, Lou has held many roles in the education sector. This broad career experience has provided Lou with the wisdom and expertise to be able to help people who are feeling frazzled, stressed out, overwhelmed, stuck, facing challenges and turmoil or who just want to raise the bar to achieve greater success.​

Taking her educational, teaching, and coaching expertise to a whole new level, Lou has founded The Team Approach where she works with clients and businesses, helping them move forward and create personal and professional change, and helping business owners and leaders to create mentally healthy workplaces.

In our conversation with Lou we shine a light on the importance of building positive mentally healthy workplace cultures, what a mentally heathy culture looks and feels like and why Menopause is a topic for the workplace. 

You can connect with Lou at theteamapproach.com.au

or over on Facebook, Linked In and Instagram.

We hope you enjoyed this conversation. If you are interested in bringing Menopause education and awareness to your workplace, send us an email and let us talk with you about the integrated approach we take so that all individuals feel equipped and supported.

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In this weeks episode we have an insightful chat with Marketing and Communications Manager of Liptember Foundation, Katrina Locandro. Katrina is a strategic mind and marketing force behind the Liptember Foundation. She has a literal sense of humour and an enormous passion for women’s mental health.

The Liptember Foundation supports every woman to achieve their optimal mental health. In 2022 Liptember launched the first ever, gender specific, National Research Study into women’s mental health. It identified critical areas of need; allowing us to fill the gaps in mental health programs, initiatives, support services and research.

In this chat with Katrina we specifically talk about the fact that 1 in 2 women are experiencing poor mental health, we discuss some of the key contributors of this along with and more specifically the data that they obtained about Menopausal women. 

This research is profound and extremely beneficial in supporting women with their whole health from physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. We are thrilled to share this groundbreaking research with you through our conversation with Katrina. Be sure to visit the Liptember website to download your copy of the report and learn more about the foundation. 

September is also the Liptember Foundations biggest awareness campaign where they encourage women to wear bright, colourful lipstick that made a statement and would help spark a conversation about women's mental health. 

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