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MenoPositive
by MenoPositive
A refreshingly positive and proactive approach to managing hormone shifts. If you’re looking for practical tips, expert advice and honest conversations, think of this as your personal pick ‘n’ mix for how to optimise your body. Although we can’t prevent menopause, we can redefine it. And that journey starts now!
Episodes
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The Menopause Brain: Why Your Mood, Motivation & Focus Change | Dr Mindy Pelz
Why does your brain feel different during perimenopause and menopause? From brain fog and changes in motivation to mood swings and difficulty concentrating, hormonal transition impacts every part of your body. For Menopause Awareness Month, we’re re-releasing one of our favourite episodes with...
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Menopause, Energy & the Surprising Power of Your Second Spring | Katie Brindle
Don’t you wish we spent more time talking about whatwe gain during menopause and less time talking about what we lose? Katie Brindle has spent more than 20 years translating ancient Chinese wisdom for modern life and in Chinese medicine, menopause isn’t simply defined by declining hormones and...
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Why Strength Training Matters in Menopause | Aoife Okonedo Martin
If there’s one form of exercise that becomes increasingly important as we move through perimenopause and menopause, it’s strength training. But why? In this MenoPositive Essential, Lisa Jedan sits down with women’s health and fitness expert Aoife Okonedo-Martin toexplain why building muscle is a...
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Perimenopause or Thyroid? How to Tell the Difference | McCall McPherson
Is it perimenopause - or could your thyroid be part of the picture? Here’s why the two are more connected than many women realise. Your thyroid helps regulate energy, metabolism, brain function and your sex hormones. And as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone change through perimenopause and...
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Perimenopause: What every woman needs to know / Dr. Shahzadi Harper
Could it be perimenopause - even if you're still having regular periods? Here's what every woman should know. Perimenopause can begin years before menopause and the first signs aren't always the ones we expect. Anxiety, brainfog, poor sleep, mood changes and feeling unlike yourself can easily be...
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The Edit: How TCM supports menopause | The Five Elements
What if menopause wasn't something to fight—but an opportunity to rebalance your body? In this episode of Menopause: The Edit, Lisa sitsdown with wellness expert Antonia David to explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine views menopause not as decline, but as a natural transition and a second...
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Could Your Environment Be Affecting Your Menopause? | Blue Zones, Longevity & Hormones with Dr Ash Kapoor
Could modern life be making your menopause symptoms worse? In this episode, longevity and human optimisation physician Dr Ash Kapoor explores what we can learn from the world's Blue Zones and traditional communities, and why chronic stress, lack of community, time spent indoors and our fast-paced...
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The Missing Piece of the Menopause Puzzle: Why Cellular Health Matters | Jess Kane
What if supporting your hormones starts long before hormones themselves? If you've ever thought, "I'm eating well, exercising, taking mysupplements... so why don't I feel like myself?" this episode is for you. This week, Lisa is joined by Jess Kane from BodyBio to explore afascinating piece of…
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Why your 40s matter more than you think - Brain Health, Heart Health & Hormones | Dr Ginni Mansberg
What if your 40s were the most important decade for protecting your brain and heart? Most menopause conversations focus on managing symptoms. But what if this transition was also your greatest opportunity to invest in the decades ahead? In this episode Lisa sits down with women's health expert…
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Treatments wellness insiders swear by: For Sleep, Stress, Skin & Hormonal Wellbeing
As hormones shift, which wellness treatments genuinely work? Lisa speaks with Antonia David, a leading spa and wellness educator and Head of Education at Elemental Herbology, about the treatments, ingredients and ancient practices women are increasingly turning to for support during perimenopause...
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How to Build a Body That Can Handle Menopause | Dr. Ash Kapoor
How do you want to show up to one of the most important transitions of your life? Too many conversations around menopause have been reduced to hormones and symptoms. Instead, I want you to ask yourself a more important question: How are you going to show up to one of the most important…
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The Edit: The stress hack hidden in your ears
In this episode of MenoPositive:: The Edit, Lisa speaks with the lovely Sarah Bradden to unpack the growing wellness trend of ear seeds — an acupressure-based practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that’s gaining attention for its potential to support the nervous system, hormonal balance...
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Hairloss, Hormones & What actually works
Is your hair changing in midlife — more shedding, less volume, thinning at the part, or a texture that suddenly feels dry and fragile? Let’s talk what actually works. In this episode Lisa speaks with Lisa Bird, consultanttrichologist at Philip Kingsley, about female hair loss, menopause hair...
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The 3 Stages of Menopause | Dr. Jessica Shepherd
What if menopause wasn’t something to sit back and suffer through — but a transition you could prepare for, navigate well and even thrive in? In this energizing episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd — OBGYN, menopause expert, media physician and author of Generation M —...
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Menopause and Mental Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Want to understand how menopause and perimenopause affect your mental health, mood and brain — and what you can do to stay clear, resilient and emotionally steady through it? With growing global attention on the impact of hormonal shifts on women’s mental health, this episode of MenoPositive…
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Dating After 40: Desire, Boundaries & Intimacy in Midlife
What does dating, desire and intimacy look like in midlife and menopause— and how do you navigate it from a place of confidence, clarity and self-worth? In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore the new dating paradigm for women in perimenopause and menopause— whether you’re single, re-entering...
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Low Libido in Menopause? Why your sex drive changes (And What Actually Works)
Why does libido change in perimenopause and menopause — and what actually helps? If you’re experiencing low libido, changes in sex drive, painful sex or loss of desire, this episode teaches us how to reconnect with our body. **If you enjoy this episode, Muriel shares a SPECIAL OFFER for...
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The Menopause Care Gap & Workplace Change | Laura Biggs, Menopause Mandate
Did you know only 14% of women learn about menopause from their doctor? In this powerful episode Lisa speaks with Laura Biggs,CEO of Menopause Mandate, about the systemic gaps in menopause care— and the growing movement to change them. Through the Mega Menopause Survey, which gathered insights…
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Psychedelics & Menopause Brain: Seratonin, Microdosing and MDMA Research | Dr. Mindy Pelz
Can psychedelics support women through perimenopause and menopause? In this MenoMoment, Dr. Mindy Pelz shares emerging research around psilocybin, MDMA and the menopausal brain — and why this topic deserves a nuanced, science-led discussion. In this conversation, we unpack: · The 5-HT2A serotonin...
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Menopause Brain: Neuroscience, Fasting and Midlife Leadership with Dr. Mindy Pelz
In this powerful MenoPositive conversation, Lisa is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz — New York Times bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl, The Menopause Reset, Eat Like a Girl and her newest book Age Like a Girl — to reframe how we think about perimenopause, menopause and ageing as women. What if the...
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Perimenopause and Menopause Fatigue: Why You’re Tired (even when you’re doing everything right) | Qi Energy with Emilie Weston
Perimenopause fatigue? Low energy in menopause? Doing everything “right” but still exhausted? If you’re struggling with menopause fatigue, burnout, anxiety, poor sleep, bloating or brain fog, this episode explores a powerful perspective you may not have considered: Qi (Chi) energy and your…
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How Perimenopause shows up on your skin: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with Sarah Bradden
Did you know, many women notice changes in their skin and face before they ever hear the word perimenopause? In this episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by SarahBradden, founder of The Bradden Method, to explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and facial diagnostics can reveal...
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Menopause Confessions with Laura Dowling : Vulval Health, Hormones and Midlife Truths
If you’ve ever thought “Is this normal?” or “why didn’t anyone tell me this before” during perimenopause or menopause, this episode is for you. Lisa sits down with pharmacist, author, and women’s health advocate Laura Dowling — aka The Fabulous Pharmacist — foran honest, empowering conversation...
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Presenting: Lisa on Menopause, Midlife and Identity
While the MenoPositive team is busy planning and recording next season, we’re sharing a few meaningful conversations withfriends of the show that speak to the menopause transition. This week, MenoPositive founder, Lisa Jedan - joins Say It Sister with Lucy and Karen — for an honest conversation...
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RE: RELEASE: Muscle in Menopause (New Year Edition)
If you're setting intentions for the year ahead, consider this episode an invitation to build strength - steady, consistent and confident. As hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause, muscle becomes one of your greatest allies. Not just for physicalstrength - but for energy, metabolic...
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RE: RELEASE: A Re-Imagined You (New Year Edition)
As you wake up to a new year... A reminder that you are ready to embrace this beautiful adventure of life and reimagine yourself in ways you never thought possible when you were 19. I'm re-sharing this beautiful episode with author, holistic therapist, psychic, Estelle Bingham, where she…
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A Menopause Breakthrough
Did you know a healthy diet can reduce menopause symptoms by 35% in just 12 weeks? Dr. Sarah Berry, Chief Scientist at ZOE is with us to sharegroundbreaking insights from the world’s largest study on how diet impacts menopause symptoms. You’ll learn: · Science-backed strategies to optimize your...
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RE: RELEASE: Unwrapping Vaginal Health (Holiday Edition)
My festive gift to you…. A reminder that you deserve to feel good in your body again. I’m re-sharing some of my most talked-about and shared episodes – including this joyful, honest and slightly cheeky conversation about vaginas, pleasure and ageing well. What if this season, you gave something...
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3 P's To Decode Brain Fog From Depression
Is it brain fog — or something more? Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. In this episode Lisa tackles the question so many women ask in midlife: Is this hormone-related brain fog? Depression? ADHD? Or something more serious? Psychiatrist and mental health...
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A Hormone-Gut Masterclass
Did you know changing how you eat in midlife can reduce perimenopause and menopause symptoms by up to 60%? In this Hormone–Gut Masterclass, I’m joined by Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, metabolic health expert and author of the upcoming book The Menopause Gut (Pre-Order Now). She explains…
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RE-RELEASE: And Breathe (Holiday Edition)
As we move into the holiday period—a time that can feel equal parts joyful and overwhelming—I thought we could all take a moment to pause… and breathe. Literally. This week, I’m re-sharing one of the most grounding conversations I’ve had on MenoPositive: my conversation with human potential coach...
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How to Outsmart Menopause and Stay Younger Longer
Did you know women biologically age faster during menopause? We outlive men by more than five years — yet we also spend 25% more of our lives in poor health. The longevity gap isn’t because women are weaker. It’s because our biology has been misunderstood, understudied, and dismissed for decades....
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5 Ways To Deepen Your Pleasure During Perimenopause
In this powerful excerpt, we revisit one of our most downloaded episodes — a conversation with Chloé Macintosh, founder of Kama.lab, the intimacy and pleasure education app. We explore conscious pleasure, intimacy and reconnecting with your body during hormone shifts from perimenopause and…
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Natural Ways to Manage Menopause
What if your next biohack was 100% natural? In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore how the wisdom of herbs and plant medicine — used for centuries by civilisations from Ancient Egypt and Greece to the Vikings, and central to Chinese and Ayurvedic approaches to women’s health — can support…
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2 Therapies That Recharge You From The Inside Out
What if you could see your body recharging — cell by cell? It’s called “wind in trees” therapy so ICYMI, I spoke to Andy Smith from Cellar8 to explore how PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) and Red Light therapy can support women through perimenopause and menopause. This is bigger than beauty,...
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INTRODUCING: Say it Sister with Lucy Barkas and Karen Heras Kelly
I have always been a champion of women supporting women and that's why I'd love to introduce you to my friends Karen and Lucy and their podcast Say It Sister. In this episode, they unpack the idea of “good girl conditioning” — those quiet, deep-rooted messages that have shaped how so many of us...
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Be the CEO of your Menopause
What if you approached menopause the way you approach leadership? Whether you’re the CEO of a Fortune 500 or the CEO of your household, managing perimenopause and menopause should be part of your life’s success strategy. In this empowering episode, Lisa is joined by leadership experts Lucy Barkas...
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How to Enhance your HRT with Nutrition
HRT can be life-changing — but have you ever wondered why it works better for some women than others? In this episode of MenoPositive, we dive into how nutrition and hormone metabolism can impact the effectiveness of your HRT. Clinical Nutritionist and Health Coach Flora Budenberg joins Lisa to...
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1 Thing You Should Do Today
Did you know menopause could be the beginning of your boldest chapter? 🎧 If you do just one thing today, take 10 minutes and gift yourself this conversation. 📌 - Save this episode for when you need a reminder 📤 – Share it with someone who’s on their own midlife journey. ICYMI, spiritual mentor...
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5 Must-Do's for a Smoother Menopause Journey
You wouldn’t run a marathon without training… so why face menopause without a plan? How you live today directly impacts how you feel through perimenopause and beyond. Small, intentional lifestyle adjustments — from sleep and strength to stress management — can be your best friend in creating a...
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Menopause: Men Ask, We Answer
What happens when men sit down to talk honestly about menopause? In this episode of MenoPositive, we hand the mic to three men—William, Tom, and Matt—for a candid conversation about menopause. From partners in perimenopause denial to post menopause shifts, their reflections reveal how little men...
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2 Essential Moves to Boost Energy and Balance Hormones Naturally
Did you know your gut is ground zero for your health? In this episode of MenoPositive, Lisa sits down with Dr. Taz—double board certified integrative medicine doctor and founder of Hol+ – to learn why a healthy gut is critical for hormone balance. From the microbiome’s role in estrogen metabolism...
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10 Next-Gen Menopause Solutions
Curious about next-gen solutions in menopause care? In this cutting-edge episode of MenoPositive, Lisa sits down with Dr. Tamsin Lewis—medical doctor, athlete, longevity expert and founder of wellness clinic Wellgevity—to explore 10 emerging practices that could transform your menopause journey....
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Menopause on the Mind: How hormone shifts impact your mental health
Want to learn how to strengthen your mental health and happiness in the thick of hormonal shifts? In this episode we explore how hormone shifts affect our cognitive abilities, mental health and emotional resilience, along with tools to help you feel like you again. Lisa sits down with Dr. Judith...
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6 Skin Concerns and Some Smart Solutions
Curious why your skin suddenly feels different—and what you can do about it? In this short but skin-savvy episode, the brilliant Dr. Alexis Granite, one of the world’s leading medical and aesthetic dermatologists, joins Lisa to break down the top 6 skincare concerns women face during…
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And Breathe...
Did you know one of the most powerful tools for balancing your hormones was right under your nose - literally? In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore how just 30 minutes of daily breathwork can reduce menopause symptoms by up to 52%. And it’s not just about easing hot flashes—breathwork...
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3 Reasons Strength Training Can Transform Your Menopause
Looking for a powerful way to take control of your body during perimenopause and menopause? In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore 3 science-backed reasons strength training is a game-changer for women in midlife: physiological, psychological, and metabolic. Discover how lifting weights can...
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Sex, Intimacy & Menopause
Have you heard of the gender pleasure gap? Why do we celebrate men having active sex lives into their 60s, 70s, and beyond—while women's pleasure is overlooked or treated like it has an expiry date? But here’s the truth: pleasure doesn’t have an expiry date. It evolves. And just like our careers,...
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3 Top Menopause Symptoms and What You Can Do About Them
Struggling with weight gain, low mood or poor sleep during perimenopause or menopause? Lisa speaks with Clinical Nutritionist and Health Coach Flora Budenberg, founder of Peach Health, about the 3 top symptoms that send women looking for answers. Tune in as Lisa tackles weight gain, mood and…
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The Power of PEMF and Red Light Therapy
What if menopause wasn’t a crisis to manage but an invitation to regenerate? Have you heard of regenerative health? It’s the art and science of creating the right conditions for your body to heal itself, cell by cell, breath by breath. That’s the power of PEMF – pulsed electromagnetic field…
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A refreshingly positive and proactive approach to managing hormone shifts. If you’re looking for practical tips, expert advice and honest conversations, think of this as your personal pick ‘n’ mix for how to optimise your body. Although we can’t prevent menopause, we can redefine it. And that journey starts now!
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