Peri Menopause Power

In this week's episode we speak with The Alcohol Mindset Coach Kathryn Elliott.  It was a fascinating conversation and in fact rather than having a structured interview for this episode, we simply hit record on our conversation.  Kathryn Kathryn works as a certified This Naked Mind alcohol coach and has been living alcohol free since July 1, 2019. As a former binge drinker for over 30 years, Kath...

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. S...

In our 50th episode we have a wonderful conversation with Dr Kath Kovac.  Kath is a science editor and workshop facilitator based in a small community one hour from Canberra. She also teaches the mindful arts of tai chi, qigong and meditation, and facilitates women's circles in her local community and online. Through her new business, Kupala, Kath wants to combine her experience from community wom...

In this episode, we channel our best Brene Brown inspiration to talk about vulnerability and in particular finding a way to be vulnerable with not just others but with ourselves.  We know that you know what a change going through Peri Menopause is and we appreciate the challenge of talking about what we are experiencing, but sometimes our greatest breakthrough can come from being vulnerable with o...

In this week's episode we have an incredibly impactful conversation with Barbara Hamilton-Bruce. Barbara is head of client and business operations at Simmons & Simmons Solutions Limited, an international law firm based in the UK. And Barbara has been pivotal in bringing Menopause awareness and education to her workplace in the UK.  Barbara gets deeply personal about her own experience of start...

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 m...

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 importa...

In this episode we celebrate one year of our podcast!  As we share in this episode, having our own podcast was on our list of things to create and achieve over the last couple of years. It wasn't until we realised the real lack of education and awareness of Menopause and the fact that many women are struggling that we had a podcast we could create and that would give incredible value. We have abso...

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 conve...

In this week's episode we had the pleasure of chatting with not one, but two incredible ladies - Kirsty Strowger and Mone Hecke of Nature's Help.  With long-held passions for inner health and natural healing, Kirsty Strowger started Nature’s Help in 2012 as a weight loss supplement manufacturer with over 400 Australian stockists. Her business has evolved over the years and today Kirsty is strongly...

In this episode, we bring you some of the key takeaways from the Australiasian Menopause Society Menopause Congress Summit.  We recorded this episode after Day 2 of the summit while it was fresh in our mind to bring you some of the incredible learning, awareness and conversations that was shared over the two days.  We both walked away from the summit with a deep sense of gratitude and awe for the...

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 Lipte...

In this episode, Lisa and Nat have a great conversation about the things they are hearing and seeing when it comes to Menopause at Work.  They touch on some of the research and statistics that strongly support the need to address Menopause in the Workplace and talk through how powerful a collective change can be in starting the conversation and making real impact.  In this episode, Lisa and Nat sh...

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 afte...

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...

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 g...

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 cycli...

In this episode, Lisa and Nat passionately talk about why they are advocates for shifting mindsets about Menopause in the Workplace.  With the UK citing "Menopausal women the fastest growing workforce demographic" this important and pivotal phase of life can no longer be ignored or silenced.  Our work involves supporting and guiding individuals to live their best life through nurturing their whole...

In this weeks episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with organisational and wellness coach Narelle King. Through her business, Simply Happy Narelle helps individuals and families with additional needs or organisational challenges to implement simple organisational strategies so that they can create a clutter-free, safe and functional home. She also teaches Yin & Nidra yoga to help people f...

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 refresh...

In this week's episode with speak with women's health and fitness author, podcaster and all round awesome woman Tracy Minnoch-Nuku.  Tracy is an educated and experienced advocate for women's health and fitness. With over 30 years in the fitness industry, Tracy began her career as a Group Fitness Teacher and Personal Trainer where she transformed bodies and lives through fitness and nutrition.  Tra...

In this week's episode, we offer you something a little different. After quite a few episodes of education, discussion and interviews we wanted to take this opportunity to give you a chance to reflect and grow.  With the first six months of this year coming to a close, now is a perfect time to reflect on where you are in yourself, health and life along with exploring what you need and an intention...

In this episode, we speak with Tessa McPeake.  Tessa is an Astrologer, Counsellor, and Spiritual Carer with superb listening skills and an eye for detail. She specialises in helping people understand their life path and know their power for healthy, conscious living. Tessa believes that we all need to be heard and respected without judgement, especially when highly emotional experiences occur. Bei...

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 real...

In this week's episode, we have such a fun chat with professional make up artist and expert Amanda Ramsay.  Through her business “Amanda Ramsay Makeup”, she is on a mission to help women over 40 feel damn fabulous about themselves by helping them refresh their look, rekindle their love for makeup, find themselves again and perhaps inspire a new interest in makeup... with simple, practi...