Sanjiht 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. Sanjiht is obviously passionate about helping the 150 million women in India in menopause, but he's not planning on stopping there! By 2025, there will be 1 billion women globally in the menopause life stage and there is much work to be done to support them. I'm voting for Sanjiht as "Male Menopause Advocate of the Ye ..read more

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 (and more): * What exactly is surgical menopause? * What are the reasons a woman would have a hysterectomy? * What's the difference between a natural and surgical menopause? * What do women need to know about post surgery care and the onset of menopause? * How does HRT support surgical menopause an ..read more

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, the effects on woman’s hormones and the inevitable acceleration into menopause. Emilie's experience was confusing and traumatic, as it often is for women when they don't have the full information they need to go through surgery, recover well and feel supported as they enter forced menopause. Emilie i ..read more

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 episode, I'm starting with South Asian women and I interviewed Dr Shashi Prasad, an Indian Hindu rational living and working in the UK. Dr Shashi is a very experienced GP, British Menopause Society accredited Advanced Menopause Specialist and Board- Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician. She ha ..read more

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 post-menopause and what we need to know about heart attacks The generation differences when seeking adequate healthcare The stress - sickness connection How we can have a positive experience in our consultations with our doctors. You can find Sue and her book here: Buy the Book!  Instagram TikTok Facebook ..read more

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 applied to me too! When you speak to someone who’s symptoms start in their late 30’s, it’s a bloody wake up call! In this episode, we: * compare symptoms and perimenopause experiences * discuss the struggle to get motivated * talk about feelings of isolation  * unpack the role of a menopause support co ..read more

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 people to make healthier choices through her businesses, media appearances, podcasts, books, articles, videos, speaking engagements, and social media platforms.   In this interview we discuss   * TikTok fame and the platform as a forum to educate and build community  * Our "geriatr ..read more

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 Menopause Specialist. She is also the Founder of an online resource, Rowena Health, which provides facts and information for women in menopause. In this episode, we unpack a lot We discuss some of the new marketing messages to women in menopause - the use of the words “meno-belly” “meno-weight” “fix your h ..read more

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 journey through perimenopause (still going) and my open use of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) , this made for a GREAT conversation. Topics we covered include: - the importance of nutrition during menopause and nutritional deficiencies in women globally - why Maryon isn't interested in HRT - Menopause ..read more

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 an additional episode for World Menopause Day and complementary to Dr Samantha Newman's episode, we expand further on this taboo topic. Well, taboo till now of course. We also discuss: - Georgina's menopause journey and stories from some of her customers. - the impact of vaginal dryness on libido and ..read more