Peri Menopause Power

Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife. In this episode, we are announcing a hiatus from our podcast after three and a half years of weekly episodes. We discuss the valuable conversations and impactful guest interviews that have defined our show. We highlight the reasons we started the podcast, namely addressing the lack of...

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 an...

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, it...

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 none...

Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife. In this episode, we are chatting with Manuela Andrew , who shares her enlightening journey through perimenopause.  Manny, a 52-year-old teacher and mother of two, talks about her personal experiences, from the unexpected onset of menopause symptoms to her proactive approach in educatin...

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 com...

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 exp...

Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife. In the first episode of Perimenopause Power for 2025, we reconvene after our much-needed refreshing January break and discuss our key theme for this year: the importance of unapologetic self-care for women. Our conversation touches on navigating various life phases, the importance of p...

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 e...

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...

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 A...

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 collecti...

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'...

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 prac...

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 treat...

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 inn...

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 c...

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 entr...

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 char...

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 wo...

Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife. It's hard to believe, but we've reached our 3-year milestone, and we couldn't be more grateful to have you on this journey with us! To celebrate, we turned the microphone over to YOU, our amazing listeners, and asked for your burning questions about perimenopause, menopause and everyth...

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 challenge...

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 men...

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...

In this heartfelt episode of Peri Menopause Power we sit down with Suzanne Sestich, who courageously shares her personal menopause story. From the first signs of perimenopause to the transformative journey through menopause, Suzanne opens up about the realities of this significant life phase and the experiences she has had.  Key Discussion Points:  Suzanne dives into her early experiences and the...