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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40

by Tracy Minnoch Nuku - Sexy Ageing Host

SexyAgeing - a community celebrating the gift of ageing and debunking the notion that life after 40 is all “downhill”. Ageing for women has changed and you can reap the benefits of knowledge and hindsight. Tune in for insights with some of the world's inspirational women on how to successfully navigate the changes to your body and mind. Topics cover healthy ageing, longevity, menopause support, fitness, nutrition and motivation.

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Episodes

  1. EPISODE 105: Unlocking Midlife Brain Health with a Cognitive Scientist

    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…

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  2. MIND: Menopause at Work: Diversity and Inclusion Matter

    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...

  3. EPISODE 103: When a Man talks Menopause

    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…

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  4. EPISODE 102: The Fog has Cleared

    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...

  5. EPISODE 101: Are we STILL Drinking?

    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…

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  6. EPISODE 100 - The Everything Menopause Conversation

    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…

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  7. BODY: The Metabolism Meltdown with Lara Briden ND

    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,...

  8. BODY: Help me SLEEP!

    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...

  9. MIND: The NEW Perimenopause

    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....

  10. BODY: PMDD and Hormonal Health with Dr Ceri Cashell

    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...

  11. MIND: ADHD and Menopause

    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,...

  12. MIND: Fitness Support for Midlife Women

    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...

  13. MIND: Transitions and Transformation in Midlife

    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...

  14. BODY: When MHT (menopause hormone therapy) isn't working

    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...

  15. MIND: The Women Circle Switzerland

    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...

  16. BODY: From Pregnancy to Perimenopause with Dr Premitha Damodaran

    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...

  17. MIND: That Post-Menopause Life with Chrissy Hearn

    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...

  18. MIND: Menopause the Natural Way with Kirsty Strowger

    “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...

  19. MIND: Menopause and Mindfulness

    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...

  20. MIND: Psilocybin and Women's Health

    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...

  21. MIND: The Reinvention Queen

    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…

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  22. BODY: The No-BS Way to Exercise in Midlife

    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,...

  23. SOUL: Muslim and Menopause

    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…

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  24. BODY: The Impact of Evolution on Reproduction and Menopause

    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...

  25. MIND: Navigating Menopause in the Workplace

    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...

  26. MIND: The Rise of the Queenager

    Eleanor Mills is a journalist, diversity campaigner and entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Editor in Chief of noon.org.uk a new platform for women in midlife - she calls them Queenagers. Eleanor was Chair of Women in Journalism UK from 2014-2021 and worked as a senior executive for 23 years at...

  27. MIND: Body Dysmorphia in Midlife

    Body dysmorphia, a distressing psychological condition, manifests as a distorted perception of one's appearance. This internal struggle becomes even more prevalent among midlife women, who face unique challenges in a society obsessed with youth and beauty standards. The pressures of ageing,...

  28. MIND: Passion, Purpose and Leadership with Leisl Klaebe

    Leisl Klaebe and I met online through the Women in Fitness Association L.E.A.D program at the perfect pivot point for both of us. The L.E.A.D program is a deep dive into "living on purpose" and for Leisl and I, we were both at a crossroads professionally. Leisl has had a career in the TV and film...

  29. MIND: Sanjith Shetty is a man on a menopause mission

    Sanjith and I connected over LinkedIn and the topic "menopause". My curiosity was piqued. I'm used to seeing fellow GenX women building resources and advocating for better menopause care at work and home, so to speak with Sanjith who has invested in menopause care, was brilliant. Sanjith is...

  30. BODY: The whole down low on Surgical Menopause with Dr Linda Dear

    Following on from Episodes 74 and 75 with women who have experienced a hysterectomy and been thrown into surgical menopause, I unpack this topic with Dr Linda Dear, MBBS, FRNZCGP, BA (Hons) Psychology, DRCOG, NCMP and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. Linda answers the following questions…

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  31. MIND: From Trauma to Healing in Midlife

    Warning: there is a discussion that touches on sexual abuse that may be triggering Rebecca E Chandler is an author and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Her book “It Won’t Hurt None – A Story of Courage, Healing, and a Return to Wholeness” details her journey from the depths of trauma to a…

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  32. BODY: Surgical Menopause: a personal story

    Emilie Joyal is a French Canadian living in New Zealand. Faced with a diagnosis for endometriosis and pre-cancerous cells on her ovaries, Emilie was advised to have a hysterectomy at 40. Emilie shares her experience and advice for women considering having a hysterectomy and we discuss, at length,...

  33. BODY: Menopause for the South Asian Woman

    As I come closer to 24 months of podcast episodes for Sexy Ageing, it feels like my list of questions are getting longer! one of the BIG questions is "How are women in other countries, cultures and belief systems managing their menopause?" A very general question that has a lot to unpack! In this...

  34. MIND: Managing Your Health for Longevity

    Sue Salenger is the author of “Sidelined: How Women Manage and Mismanage their Health”. Sue wrote her first book at the age of 80. In this podcast episode, we discuss: * You’re never too old and it’s never too late The challenges with diagnosing women’s health challenges Heart disease...

  35. MIND: My Menopause BFF - everybody needs one!

    Becks McCulloch is 46 and had perimenopause symptoms for 7 years before knowing what they were. She just suffered. I want to highlight at this point that Becks was 39 at the time of starting menopause. I often hear from women “I’m too young to be in menopause” and believe me, I thought that…

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  36. MIND: Menopause is our Superpower with Andrea Donsky

    I've been a fan of Andrea Donsky since I discovered her on TikTok of all places? Andrea is a pioneer and visionary in the Health + Wellness Industry. She has combined her expertise as a Nutritionist (R.H.N.) and an Entrepreneur to educate the public on living a healthy lifestyle. Andrea inspires...

  37. BODY: Skin Challenges in Menopause

    Dr Ginni Mansberg has been a GP for almost 30 years, is a featured doctor on the Sunrise Breakfast Show in Australia, the author of "The M Word: how to thrive in menopause" and the Founder of Evidence Skincare. In this episode we cover: * The Women's Health Initiative and how this affected the…

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  38. BODY: Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance and the effect of Oestrogen on Cognitive Function

    I know the title of the podcast might seems a bit confronting but I believe it's important to understand that there is a lot to unpack when it comes to menopause, weight gain in menopause and overall women's health for longevity. My guest is Carys Sonnenberg, a NHS GP and Women's Health and...

  39. BODY: The OG of Natural Menopause Management

    Having a complete fangirl moment interviewing the iconic Maryon Stewart - I'll call her the OG of natural menopause management. With 28 books under her belt and the latest being "Manage Your Menopause Naturally" released in 2020, Maryon has helped 1000's of women around the world. With my own...

  40. BODY: The One about Vaginal Dryness (Part Two)

    Georgina is an angel to 1000's of women around the world that have suffered with vaginal dryness - a symptom of menopause. Georgina's own personal story and purpose was the catalyst to creating NatFem Botanicals Soothing Balm which was shortlisted in the Pure Beauty Awards in London this year. As...

  41. BODY: The One about Vaginal Dryness (Part One)

    Dr Samantha Newman is a rockstar women's health specialist with a personal interest in supporting women through menopause. In this World Menopause Day episode, we are breaking the taboos and discussing vaginal dryness, a symptom that affects 30% of women in the menopause life stage - but that's...

  42. BODY: Elite Athletes in Midlife

    Clare McCulloch has achieved a feat not too many people have. She has taken up a very competitive sport in her 40's, made the National team and competes regularly overseas. Clare is on Team GB (Great Britain) for triathlon and does it all with the beautific smile and positive energy I remember…

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  43. BODY: Fitness Trainers Talk Menopause

    How do fitness trainers manage their menopause symptoms? It's a NEW discussion for those of us within the fitness industry as many women I know that work within the industry had never had a discussion about menopause or perimenopause symptoms. This honest and open discussion with Wendy…

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  44. BODY: Nutrition for Menopause

    If you've been searching for the answers on what and how you should be eating during the menopause transition, then this is the episode for you! Lisa Walker is the BePure Wellness leading health specialist and clinical manager. Lisa has been in the fitness and wellness industry for eight years…

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  45. MIND: Move it or Lose it - TRUTH!

    What do you get when you have two international fitness professionals/podcasters/authors together on the same podcast? A very passionate discussion about exercise of course! Except that so may people are still not exercising or moving in a way that is going to keep them healthy for life. Bevan...

  46. BODY: Getting Your Glow On with Ingrid Seaburn

    Ingrid Seaburn answers all my skincare woes. As one of the last perimenopause symptoms I'm still battling with, it's so good to talk with a skincare expert in her 50's who knew exactly what I need to do. And it's not all topical! Ingrid is a famous facialist having clients such as Delta Goodrem,...

  47. MIND: Icons and Mentors

    Sara Kooperman - dancer, aerobics instructor, lawyer, business owner and CEO of SCW Fitness Education and Water in Motion. Sara is a leader, icon and mentor to the fitness industry internationally. I look up to women like Sara for all the incredible change they have made in an industry that I…

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  48. BODY: Personal Training - the beginning, the middle and now what?

    I met Mark Nutting through the MedFit Business Mastermind Program. Mark was my coach and brought extra "eyes and ears" to the direction of the Sexy Ageing Lifestyle Program. Mark is an awesome human being and one of the OG personal trainers in the USA. In this episode we discuss: - the beginning…

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  49. BODY: Microbiome Magic

    If you've ever wanted to know what the "microbiome" is and the role it plays in your health overall, then this is the episode for you! Karin van Vliet works with Super Synbiotics in Singapore - a Swedish health supplement that combines probiotics (bacteria) and prebiotics (fibre). We discussed -...

  50. BODY: Menopause in a Same Sex Relationship

    In recognition of Pride Month, I was honoured to interview my favourite same sex couple - my sister Tia Minnoch and her partner, Jenny Grant. The menopause journey is a challenge in a relationship where you are trying to explain to your partner what you are experiencing, let alone TWO women going...

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SexyAgeing - a community celebrating the gift of ageing and debunking the notion that life after 40 is all “downhill”. Ageing for women has changed and you can reap the benefits of knowledge and hindsight. Tune in for insights with some of the world's inspirational women on how to successfully navigate the changes to your body and mind. Topics cover healthy ageing, longevity, menopause support, fitness, nutrition and motivation.

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Tracy Minnoch Nuku - Sexy Ageing Host

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