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Can functional mushrooms really help women navigate perimenopause and menopause? As more women look for natural ways to support energy, stress, sleep, focus, and overall wellbeing during midlife, interest in functional mushrooms and adaptogens continues to grow. But what does the evidence actually say? In this episode, Jacquie sits down with Emily Wagner , founder of Micropause and a longtime heal...

Can simple lifestyle changes make a meaningful difference during menopause? For many women, menopause brings frustrating changes that seem to arrive overnight. Weight gain, poor sleep, low energy, brain fog, mood shifts, and changes in overall wellbeing can leave you wondering what happened and what to do next. In this episode, Jacquie sits down with Dr. Daniela Steyn , physician and author of Thr...

Eating well. Exercising consistently. Doing all the "right" things. So why won't the weight move? If you've found yourself frustrated by stubborn weight gain, changing body composition, or a metabolism that suddenly seems to have a mind of its own, you're not imagining it. For many women, midlife weight loss is about far more than calories in and calories out. In this episode, I sit down with Moni...

The other week I scrolled through one of my favourite newsletters and came across an image of Kate and Meghan. I am so over the royal family and their war.   And just as I was about to carry on, the headline hit me. "The ugly truth about girl power'. Wow.   I always thought girl power was a good thing. So how does this relate to aging and menopause? As I read quite a few articles online about meno...

Isn't it amazing how a little loss of estrogen can cause a ton of fuss in our bodies? If you're like me, you've probably noticed your hair is thinning, becoming a bit coarser and/or frizzy all the damn time? Ena Bentzen, CEO of Bioscal Canada joins me to talk about how our hair changes as we age and the science behind Bioscal which keep the scalp clean, clean out the clogs and prevent buildup. And...

Today I'm learning more about fitness over 40 AND 50 during my chat with Samantha Montpetit Huynh. Sam has been a certified personal trainer for over 2 decades and is the founder of Sam Core Trainer where she coaches women 40+ with the most comprehensive online health management program for women in menopause and midlife. She is also a serial entrepreneur, media expert, speaker, teacher, mentor, c...

Muffin top? Menopause Apron? There are so many words for the weight we accumulate around the middle. Many of us are struggling with it. How do we get it under control? I'm so excited to have Amanda Thebe join me on the first episode of the She2.0 Podcast in 2023! If you haven't heard of Amanda, you'll def want to hear what she has to say about fitness after 40 and how to battle the meno-bulge. Ama...

If you've ever wondered what happened to your sex drive during perimenopause or menopause, you're not alone. Changes in desire are one of the most common yet least discussed experiences women face in midlife. Too often, we assume something is wrong with us, our relationship, or our body. But what if the problem isn't your libido? What if it's the way we've been taught to think about sex in the fir...

I have recently been sharing the stage with author and pharmacist Irene Hogan. We've spoken together at a few shows on the topic of Sexy after 40.  Once we're done, I simply move aside and let Irene answer the questions that our conversation raises for so many women (and some men, too!) Irene has so much insightful information to share about sex and things down 'there'. She is proof that we don't...

For the past couple of years, we've talked all about perimenopause as the runway to menopause. This is the opportunity for us to acclimatize our bodies and brains for what comes next. But imagine not having that lead time? Imagine being told you're going to skip it all together and head straight into menopause by the time you wake up tomorrow or the next day? Most women that go into post-surgical...

What the heck is going on 'down there'? From dryness to pain, our pelvic health is an issue that hasn't previously been adequately addressed. Now it seems like it's all we talk about. And it's a good thing we are because knowledge is power. That's why I was so excited to meet Tracy MacNeal – a woman on a mission!  The former chemical engineer and women's health pioneer is leading a pelvic health r...

Did you know that 1 in 10 women leave their jobs because of menopause? Just when we're at the pinnacle of our careers, the hotflashes and brain fog come in to sabotage our success. We look at our younger, fertile colleagues who experience similar symptoms but because of their fertile status, their symptoms are 'adorable'. They get 'baby brain' and we get fired. Doesn't seem fair.  Not only are com...

Menopause can feel isolating for many women. Symptoms are often misunderstood, conversations are avoided, and too many women struggle to find the information and support they need. But menopause is not experienced equally. Research and lived experience suggest that Black women often face unique challenges when navigating menopause, including disparities in healthcare, cultural stigma, delayed diag...

Lou Featherstone is embracing menopause and taking it on the road in her 'Self Love Revolution Tour'. It's a tour like no other! As she roams across the U.S, Lou is helping women to rediscover their confidence and fall back in love with their minds and their bodies. She's teaching us to step out of our comfort zone to join the Zero F*cks Club. Join Lu in Luland! Tune in! Tune in and don't forget t...

It's HOT! We are working and sweating and looking forward to a few weeks off to celebrate all the things we don't love about winter in Canada! There's also a BIG change coming for She2.0. We hope you'll stay tuned in to find out. We are so fortunate to have built this business together but sometimes things have to change. We often talk about the need to look after ourselves first. And Ramona is wa...

When we talk about menopause, the conversation usually focuses on hot flashes, sleep problems, and weight gain. But what about mental health? Many women experience anxiety, overwhelm, irritability, low mood, brain fog, loss of confidence, and emotional changes during perimenopause and menopause. Yet these symptoms are often misunderstood, dismissed, or attributed to stress alone. In this episode,...

The one common thing we hear from our amazing audience is that they don't know where to turn for information on menopause. There are so many gaps in our healthcare that we feel overlooked and dismissed.  Well times are changing thanks to the newly launched  Menopause Foundation of Canada! Trish Barbato and Janet Ko, co-founders of the non-profit advocacy organization have had their own struggles w...

With menopause estimated to be a multi-billion dollar industry, you can be sure that brands are going to come knocking. They want into our pockets and our pants with devices and products to cure every hotflash and night sweat.  On the one hand, we're really happy to see so many more options finally emerging to help us through menopause, but on the other hand, can we really trust what we're being s...

With the stress of COVID, virtual schooling, WFH and everything else the past two years has thrown at us, it's easy to mistake pandemic related symptoms with a much more serious threat – cardiovascular disease.  Once we hit our 40's, our bodies produce less estrogen which means less protection for our hearts. It's a silent disease because high cholesterol doesn't give any symptoms. We know this be...

We're telling our truth in this episode and it wasn't easy! We're joined by Jowita Bydlawska, author of "Drunk Mom" to talk about women and alcohol. How do current 'mom memes' encourage us to drink and do we realize the damage we're doing to our bodies and brains?  The added downside of booze is that it adds nothing but grief to our menopause symptoms - Sleep, weight and health!  So what's the ans...

If you've ever crossed your legs before a sneeze, planned your day around bathroom access, or assumed bladder leaks are simply part of getting older, this episode is for you. Many women experience pelvic floor symptoms during midlife, including urinary leakage, pelvic pressure, discomfort, and changes in vaginal health. The problem is that these issues are often considered "normal" when they may a...

When you're having a hot flash, memory loss or sleepless nights does it ever feel like no one is listening? You're not alone. And partly because in the past, no one WAS listening. That might be because treating hormones can feel dangerous to doctors. Many don't have a lot of training in this area.  Lack of menopausal care is a huge disservice to women but let's shed a little light as to why that m...

Season 4 of the She2.0 podcast has sprung!  In the past 3 seasons we were really focused on symptoms, treatments, and options and while we'll continue to stay on top of that, we are also going to start talking more about critical issues such as accessibility and lack of awareness and education have been huge issues for women going through this critical stage.   In our upcoming season, we're starti...

It's hard to believe we're going into another year. We just hope the holidays are full of family time – IRL! No more Zoom! As we recorded our final episode, we had a chance to reminisce about some of our favourite episodes from the past year. What were yours? We'd love to hear from you! The holidays can be super stressful. Especially when your hormones are all over the place and making your mind f...

Menopause can be a challenging time for most women but we're happy to see more and more options than ever when it comes to managing our health and symptoms. From hormones to herbs, vitamins, and other holistic options, we are finally being given solutions. Prior to a few years ago, the treatment of menopause was very medical based. Our doctors were happy to write us a script for hormones, antidepr...