Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo

Money expert Pattie Lovett-Reid guides us through the steps of how to make, save and plan our finances to handle all life's events as we age, from paying for kids' education, retirement, unexpected 'grey divorce', illness, long-term care and even living longer than your partner or having enough money to last our entire life.  Episode supported by  @felixhealthca ( felixforyou.ca )! Find Melissa Gr...

Whether you're 25 or 85, who doesn't want to have the best skin possible? Whether it's protecting it from sun damage, repairing your skin from past damage or keeping it looking as good as possible as we age, what are the best lotions, potions and treatments to keep it looking its best? Age your way with dermatologist Dr. Lisa Kellett of DLK on Avenue. She breaks down how to protect yourself from s...

Feeling bloated, gassy, backed up? Have you noticed changes in your bowel movements as you've aged? You're not alone. Nearly 40% of older adults have one or more age-related digestive symptoms each year.  Gastroenterologist Dr. Colleen Parker takes us on a fascinating tour of our gastrointestinal system and our gut microbiome, and tells us what changes as we get older, why we might experience more...

The next frontier for employers in the workplace is providing comprehensive menopause support for employees going through the transition. Retaining top talent in women 40+ is an economic imperative so where do employers go to offer this care? In this episode, my guest Angela Johnson of sanoMidLife details how her company builds comprehensive menopause benefits for employers. She shares how her own...

So, you're learning more about menopause every day, but how much does your workplace support you in your journey? Does your boss know or care what you're going through? There are 10 million women aged 40 and up in Canada. Two million are between the ages of 45 and 55, and if they're in the workplace, many are in their peak earning years. The majority of us will experience menopause symptoms that i...

So, you're in perimenopause, but how well is your partner supporting you? Need some help? This is the episode for you and them! Life coach and founder of menopause support group Fontanne, Tammy Faulds ( @innertravelcoach ) and author of "Menopocalypse", fitness and women's health expert, Amanda Thebe ( @amanda.thebe ) give practical advice and tips for partners (and families) who want to support u...

If doctors aren't getting menopause education in medical school, then where and how do they get it? Board Director at the Canadian Menopause Society and menopause specialist, Dr. Shafeena Premji takes us behind the scenes at menopause societies to tell us how they work, who reviews research and how they come to determine treatment guidelines for doctors and health care practitioners to follow. She...

Everyone seems to be discussing hormone therapy these days, but there is still a lot of confusion among women and doctors about who can and cannot take it. It's time to get the answers with the doctors that the other doctors go to for guidance - menopause specialists Dr. Michelle Jacobson and Dr. Iliana Lega. Why do fears about hormone therapy persist? Can someone with a history of breast cancer i...

October is Menopause Awareness Month, and in recognition of this, I’m dedicating every episode to unique and important conversations about menopause. In April, I hosted an incredible event with leading experts: Dr. Sheila Wajayasignhe, Janet Ko, founder of the Menopause Foundation of Canada, and menopause coach and fitness expert Amanda Thebe. Together, these experts tackled all the big questions:...

She was the face of fashion for almost 30 years as the host of Fashion Television - the show that gave us front row seats to the biggest names in Paris, London and Milan. Jeanne Beker blazed a trail that nobody has been able to replicate ever since. Now, in her new book, "Heart on My Sleeve", she takes us into her closet and shares amazing stories each connected with a special item of clothing. Fr...

Welcome to the season two premiere of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo! I'm kicking off the season with some big time inspiration from someone who is the definition of aging powerfully: Grammy-winning singer, dancer and choreographer, Paula Abdul! At 62, she continues to tour, perform grueling shows and singing live. How does she do it? She shares her regimen including how she eats, sleeps and...

The show is back!!! Welcome to Season 2 of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo! I hope you've been able to catch up on listening to Season 1. You don't want to age gracefully... You want to age powerfully! Season 2 of Aging Powerfully with me, Melissa Grelo, is back on Thursday, September 19th, to educate, empower and inspire you to live your best life in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond!  First up?...

Melissa recaps what she's learned from the experts in season one of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo. Season two drops September 2024!  Episode supported by @lovemy.iris / www. LoveMyIris.com . Use discount code: MELISSA20 for a 20% discount at checkout.  When you think skincare, don't forget down there! Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram @MelissaGrelo and @AgingPowerfullyWithMG , or on her websit...

It's an uncomfortable truth: Canada is not immune from racism, nor is our healthcare system. If you have to interact with the healthcare system, will you get the care you need? Will you get the care you deserve regardless of your age, your race, your gender or the language you speak? Will your elderly parents get the care they need and deserve? Family physician and preventive medicine specialist D...

Have you sneezed or coughed and had a little pee accident? Are you suffering from urinary incontinence? Has sex ever been painful for you? These are just some of the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome. Up to 80% of menopausal women can suffer from it. It is caused by low estrogen levels in the tissues of the urinary tract and the female genital tract. Why is understanding pelvic floor health impor...

You think you know everything about the Queen of Canadian media? Think again. Marilyn Denis shares stories that you've never heard before. She shares what it was like breaking barriers as one of the first high profile women in Canadian radio and then launching one of the most successful daytime talk shows of all time. How did she navigate gender bias in the industry, becoming a new mom, losing her...

Supplements have been around for a long time with controversy among many doctors and researchers, but these days, there is an explosion of Menopause Supplements. Are they effective or just snake oil? How are they actually manufactured? How much money is actually being made? Can you automatically trust a doctor who is selling a supplement? Dr. Jen Gunter takes on the supplement industry and uncover...

Some women want children, some don't, some can't. Hollywood may have us believing that women can give birth at almost any age, but is that true? Fertility physician and specialist, Dr. Kaajal Abrol ( @kaajalabrolmd , @fertilitydoctalkpodcast ) breaks it all down and so much more. For those who are thinking of children, what do we need to know about fertility as we age? Are infertility rates increa...

If Joan can do it, so can you! At the age of 70 and after battling numerous health issues, Joan MacDonald did a complete 180 and got super fit! With the help of her daughter, fitness coach Michelle MacDonald, Joan is now in the best health of her life at the age of 78! She proves that it's never too late to put yourself first and age powerfully! Listen to how she did it and how you can do it too! ...

Aging and care in our older years impacts all of us... Have you ever thought about how you want to live out your senior years? Have you discussed this with your own aging parents? Maybe, you’re already caring for an elderly family member or have admitted them to a long-term care facility that can help them manage a disease like dementia or assist them with mobility issues. Today in Ontario, there...

Are you getting mixed messages on social media about how to eat? Nutrition PhD, Dr. Adrian Chavez, reveals what's really going on behind the scenes when it comes to posts from so-called experts about nutrition on social media. And how SHOULD we plan our meals? Is plant-based better than a carnivore diet? How much protein, carbohydrates and fat should we be eating? What are the best sources of each...

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women in Canada and USA, so how would we know if we have it? What are the risk factors and the symptoms? How do women and men present and express symptoms differently? Does ethnicity matter in your risk of developing CVD? How do we treat it and, better yet, can we prevent it altogether? What impact does the menopause transition have on our hearts as women...

The menopause transition is marked by a long list of physical symptoms, but less discussed are the changes in our mental health. In this vital discussion, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Menopause and Reproductive Mental Health Specialist Dr. Alison Shea discusses depression, anxiety, mood changes and many other mental health issues that arise for up to half of women, risk factors and what treatmen...

This week, meet Pauline Adeleke, 71, and Jin Cruce, 56, two women who are the definition of aging powerfully. Their stories will inspire and move you. Find Pauline online at @paulineadeleke . Find Jin Cruce online at @agingwith_style_and_grays . This episode brought to you by Felix Health. For more information, please use this link to visit Felix at www.felix.ca .  Find Melissa Grelo on Instagram...

Women are at least twice as likely to be diagnosed with dementia as men. What do we know about its causes and what role, if any, does the menopause transition play? What are our risk factors and most importantly, what can we do today to reduce our risk of developing it? Melissa speaks with Dr. Anthony Levinson, Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences with a special focus on dementia...