Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40

In this episode of the Sexy Ageing podcast, host Tracy Minnoch-Nuku speaks with cognitive neuroscientist Therese Huston about brain health, particularly in relation to aging and hormonal changes during perimenopause. They discuss the impact of memory changes, the role of the prefrontal cortex, and the effects of stress and multitasking on cognitive function. Therese shares strategies for enhancing...

In this episode of the Sexy Aging podcast, host Tracy Minnoch-Nuku speaks with Lisa Mulligan, CEO and founder of Culture Ministry, about the importance of menopause support in the workplace and the broader context of diversity and inclusion. They discuss the challenges women face in leadership roles, the cultural insights gained from living in diverse regions, and the need for organizations to cre...

In this episode of the Sexy Ageing podcast, host Tracy Minnoch-Nuku speaks with Joe Hoye, a fitness professional dedicated to empowering women over 40. Joe shares his personal journey into fitness, the importance of understanding women's health, particularly regarding muscle mass and aging, and the mindset shifts necessary for women experiencing menopause. The conversation emphasizes the need...

In this episode of the Sexy Ageing podcast, host Tracy Minnoch-Nuku and guest Stella MacGregor discuss the journey from perimenopause to postmenopause. They share personal experiences, unique symptoms, and the empowerment that comes with navigating this life stage. The conversation emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes, mental health, and the hope that lies in postmenopause, encouraging w...

In this episode of the podcast, Tracy discusses the impact of alcohol on menopause with guest Ange Chappel, founder of the Mind the Sip app. They explore the cultural attitudes towards alcohol, personal journeys with drinking, and strategies for reducing alcohol intake. The conversation emphasizes the importance of making mindful choices regarding alcohol consumption, especially for women navigati...

100 Episodes in the Sexy Ageing Podcast! And how fitting that I get to speak with Niki Bezzant, Author of “This Changes Everything: the honest guide to menopause and perimenopause” and “The Everything Guide: Hormones, Health and Happiness in menopause, midlife and beyond” for the 100th episode and the final one for 2024.  Niki and I have had quite similar perimenopause experiences, but as we know,...

What’s up with my metabolism? Has my metabolism slowed down because of menopause? In this episode with Lara Briden ND, we discuss her research into metabolism, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the bestselling author of Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and The Metabolism Reset—practical guides to treating women's health with nutriti...

We take sleep for granted until we begin waking up multiple times through the night, as is the case for many women as they enter the menopause life stage. When I'm coaching women on how to support their menopause symptoms, I always start with managing their sleep. In this interview with Sarah Harmer, we dive into the importance of sleep, the sleep cycle, and how to get more quality sleep. If you h...

It's been a while since I've had a conversation with another woman in her menopause life stage. About 10 months ago, Tarryn accidentally went viral on TikTok with a clip about her perimenopause journey—because apparently, the universe thought she hadn’t had enough surprises for one lifetime. Fuelled by a desire to make sure other women didn’t face the same blindsiding, she kept the convers...

PMDD - Pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, can affect up to 20% of the female population yet very little is known about it. Many of us can attest to PMS symptoms throughout our monthly cycles and 1 in 5 women may be experiencing hormonally driven symptoms that can seriously impact their quality of life. I spoke with Dr Ceri Cashell, MBCHB MRCP MRCGP FRACGP, GP Principal (Avalon Family Medical Practi...

Kirstin Bouse is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with nearly 3 decades of experience.  Over the past 15 or so years, she’s found herself working with women as they navigate big transitions in their lives - motherhood, divorce and perimenopause.  Six years into her own perimenopause experience, along with a late-diagnosis of ADHD (after all 3 sons were diagnosed as teenagers and young adults -...

I met Mish Wright at the recent Fuel Women's Fitness Business Summit in Auckland, New Zealand. I knew we would hit it off and so this podcast interview is a collaboration - we are sharing this episode across both our podcast! Mish Wright, a B.Ed and Dip Teach graduate, is an acclaimed women's health and fitness educator. Awarded Educator of the Year in NZ (2023) and Australia (2021), she h...

Kylie Gates is the Creative Director for Les Mills International, a Transformation Coach AND my Co-Host for the Women's Wellness Retreat in Bali in June 2024! Kylie was on the Sexy Ageing podcast in March 2021. So much has transformed for both of us, including Kylie adding transition and transformational coaching as part of her human design toolbox. In this episode we cover: - Living a life at...

MHT - menopause hormone therapy - also known as HRT is one of the the first line treatments for women suffering from menopause symptoms. 80% of women taking MHT have seen an improvement in their symptoms and for many women, it's a lifesaver. And that leaves another 20% of women who are not having the same success. So what happens now? Dr Sunita Chelva is a Women's Health GP Menopause Speci...

A shocking realisation that no one was talking freely about menopause in Switzerland, was the catalyst for the work of Dr Adrian Krahn and Dr Joelle Zingraff. They are the Founders of The Women Circle Switzerland, an online support tool helping women understand their menopause journey as well as offering supplement support. WEBSITE: The Women Circle ⁠⁠NEW SEXY AGEING FITNESS APP - LAUNCHING SEP 24...

Dr Premitha Damodaran is an icon in Malaysia. As a leading OB/GYN in Malaysia, she has also led the conversation and support for menopause for the last 20 years. Her mission is to normalise menopause and take away the taboo and the stigma attached to it; allowing women to empower themselves in their menopausal years. Dr Premitha delivered my son 11 years ago when I lived in Malaysia. When I went i...

Chrissy Hearn is a riot! With a TikTok handle of "Chrissy50andcranky", Chrissy brings laughter and lightness to women worldwide with her musings on life as a 50+ year old woman. Chrissy shares her experience through menopause and how she has reinvented herself in her post-menopause years and is ready to help other women do the same. Find and follow Chrissy if this episode resonates with...

“It’s insulting how a supplement brand can pop out ONE product to fix ALL your symptoms - we aren’t about that” Kirsty Strowger  From beauty to colon hydrotherapy to one of Australia’s leading women’s health supplements companies, Kirsty Strowger is the OG hustler, business maven, and health trend spotter.  With long-held passions for inner health and natural healing, Kirsty Strowger started Natur...

Cara Bradley, a seasoned mind-body expert and menopause performance coach with over 30 years of experience, is widely acknowledged for her transformative wellness and performance teaching and programs. She is passionate about empowering high-performing women to thrive through menopause by optimizing their mindset and lifestyle habits.  Cara, the author of "On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and...

Author Jennifer Chesak is a medical journalist and fact-checker who knows what it’s like to live with chronic illness and get medically gaslighted. “I am the type of girl who does her research—like a lot of it,” she says. “I’ve researched psilocybin at length, specifically how psilocybin affects and may help women or people assigned female at birth, whether therapeutically, spiritually, or recreat...

Midlife can be confronting AND it can also be a time to reinvent the second half of your life. I've often spoken of my desire to live the second half of my life with full intention and purpose but to get there, it's quite the journey! Cue Judy King - Global Speaker | Human Design & Mindset Coach | Coach Trainer | Empowering women to lead boldly, unapologetically embracing their true se...

In this episode, I interview Nikki Ellis, Owner of Cinch Training in Melbourne, Australia. Nikki is a passionate PT and thriving entrepreneur. She is the co-author of two books and was a university academic in the College of Exercise and Sports Science at Victoria University for seventeen years, lecturing in resistance training and teaching thousands of undergraduates during this time.   Nikki has...

My guest, Aamilah is a pioneer in the world of menopause. An expert by lived in experience, she enables women to advocate for themselves and empowers them to make informed choices about their personal hormone health, from menstruation to perimenopause and beyond. In this episode, Aamilah shares: - her struggle with endometriosis and finding support - her hysterectomy and how this propelled her int...

As the author of “A Brief History of the Female Body” releasing in August 2023, Dr Deena Emera helps to unpack the purpose of menopause and shares fascinating insights into the evolution of female reproduction.  Deena started her science education at UC Berkeley, where she majored in Integrative Biology (and Middle Eastern Studies). She completed a Masters at NYU and a Ph. D at Yale where she stud...

My guest today is Helen Brown, Head of Media and Investment at PHD in New Zealand. Helen and I have actually met in person, unlike so many of my guests. Helen invited me to speak for a women’s leadership luncheon held at Google HQ on menopause. Helen’s honesty and openness to sharing with other women is BRAVE. Here is Helen’s story. In this episode, Helen and I discuss: Helen’s experience with men...