The Healthy Menopause Podcast

Saba is an Iranian-Australian Accredited Exercise Physiologist based in Brisbane. She has a unique professional journey, transitioning from engineering into exercise physiology after returning to university as a mature-age student to pursue work more closely aligned with her passion for health and helping others. She now supports older adults to improve strength, balance, mobility, and confidence,...

The Wild Woman Within: Reclaiming Your Power in Midlife What if midlife wasn't a crisis, but an awakening? In this inspiring conversation, I welcome Kersten Stengel back to the podcast to explore the powerful phases of womanhood, the Maiden, Mother, Wild Woman and Crone- and how these archetypes can help us better understand the transitions of midlife. Together, we discuss why so many women experi...

Today's guest brings a really unique perspective to the menopause conversation because she represents the next generation of doctors and researchers who are helping to shape the future of women's health. Joining me today is Ashima Elsa Philip, a final-year medical student currently living in Mauritius. Alongside her medical studies, Ashima developed an interest in medical research during her secon...

A little different from my usual menopause content... Earlier this year, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel at a major Brisbane organisation's International Women's Day 2026 event. In this short snippet, I share why I am so passionate about improving healthcare outcomes for women, advocating for better support in the workplace, and challenging some of the long-standing gaps that continue t...

Today’s episode is such an honest and important conversation about the emotional side of menopause- the identity shifts, mental load, and struggles so many women experience but rarely discuss openly. Joining me in this episode is Wendy Naumovski, a hair and makeup artist of over 30 years, salon owner, author of Wendy Talks Menopause . After decades of listening to women share their struggles from...

In this solo episode of The Healthy Menopause Podcast , I break down why menopause is far more than a conversation about symptoms, and why it should be viewed as a critical health intervention point for women. I introduce my  Midlife Health Trifecta framework, exploring the three key systems most impacted during menopause: ✔️ Muscle ✔️ Bone ✔️ Metabolic health Drawing on the latest evidence in men...

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Anna Barry to the show! Anna is an Accredited Nutritionist with a Master’s in Human Nutrition, specialising in women’s metabolic and hormonal health. She’s passionate about supporting women through perimenopause, helping them tackle challenges like weight gain, insulin resistance, low energy, and disrupted sleep. Anna takes a whole-body, preventative approach, focusi...

Hey babes! In this solo episode of The Healthy Menopause Podcast , I’m taking you inside the foundations I teach in my Perimenopause Reset program. We dive into what self-care actually means (hint: it’s not just bubble baths... it’s about truly valuing yourself) and how your daily habits directly impact your symptoms. I break down the 4 key lifestyle pillars: nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress...

Lauren Conneely is a Certified Nutrition Coach, Accredited Health & Wellness Coach, and Certified Menopause Coach with a real passion for helping women navigate hormone health and midlife with confidence. Lauren’s path into this work is a powerful one. After more than 20 years working as a corporate trainer and wine marketer, she experienced her own health challenges in her late 30s, including...

Kersten Stengel is a Clinical Nutritionist, Yoga Therapist, educator, author, and speaker whose work beautifully bridges science, spirituality, and trauma-aware practice. Kersten’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. A former Deputy Principal and volunteer emergency services personnel, she dedicated her life to service and leadership. But after a workplace assault abruptly ended her 20-yea...