Want to hear the unusual way that Kath Berry became interested in understanding menopause better while treating her female clients in Ibiza? Then you'll love this episode! Kath Berry is an Aussie, living in Ibiza. She's also a world-class Acupuncturist, Author and Educator with over 25 years of clinical experience. Having gained her bachelor's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2000, Kath spent time working in several hospitals in China. She then returned to Australia and completed her Ma...
Dec 08, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Have you started feeling self-conscious at the beach? Are you covering up in a baggy old T-Shirt or worse, stopped going to the beach? Lyndal Sterenburg did too and one summer's day had a spark of an idea that would go on to change women's lives. Today Lyndal has a simple mission - for all women to enjoy summer. And through her business Es Una, she's doing exactly that. Through conversations with friends and other women, Lyndal realised that we all have the same concerns, especially as we get ol...
Dec 01, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 34
As a woman in her 40s (or older), do you want to learn how to exercise in a way that moves you forward but also honours your body through day-to-day fluctuations? Olivia Park is a women's health and performance coach who helps active women lift hard and live well both in and out of the gym. She helps women find liberation from the ‘shoulds’ in fitness and the all-or-nothing mindset through purpose-driven training. And she's a deadset legend. In this episode, Olivia shares about her own hormonal ...
Nov 24, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Jodie Preiss is an incredibly resilient woman who faced unimaginable adversity in 2018. Jodie's story starts with the unexpected and traumatic loss of a loved one quickly followed weeks later by a breast cancer diagnosis that escalated from low risk to alarming within days. Navigating and healing from major surgery, chemotherapy and medically induced menopause while grieving, Jodie very quickly realised that she needed to speak up and have more control to protect her mental health. Jodie shares ...
Nov 17, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 32
During a career in medicine that included time with the Royal Australian Air Force, Dr Kelly Teagle developed an interest in women’s medicine with further studies and experience in reproductive and sexual health. Ironically, at the age of 42 she experienced an early menopause herself. Her symptoms were debilitating but very responsive to treatment, which led her to realise the importance of getting access to timely advice and care during menopause. Dr Teagle also noticed that her services could ...
Nov 10, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Maryon Stewart is the author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally and 27 other books. A world-renowned healthcare expert, she has helped tens of thousands of women around the world overcome PMS and menopause symptoms without using drugs or hormones. In 2018 she was awarded the British Empire Medal and was recognized as one of the 50 most inspirational women by the Daily Mail. In this episode we discuss Maryon's extensive career as a health care expert and what led her to work with women and menopa...
Nov 03, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Emma Lagerlow is a wealth and mindset coach, course creator, blogger, wife and mum to four - almost all teenagers. Emma experienced early menopause, at 45 and in this episode we talk about how that unraveled for her, the impact it had on her life and the advice she has for other women as a result. Emma left her corporate career not long after her menopause and now guides women to break the busy cycle and claim calm by prioritising self-care and growing their self-worth. She also supports women t...
Oct 27, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Susan Dean is a life and business coach and the founder of Dean Publishing. Susan is passionate about helping entrepreneurs share their stories so that they can grow their brand and their business. And she is equally passionate about empowering women to nurture and lean into their feminine. In this episode we weave our way through a whole bunch of different topics from Susan's experience working closely with John Gray, relationship counselor and author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus ...
Oct 20, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Justine Thompson is a passionate student & teacher of yoga. Trained in the Anusara tradition - a style of hatha yoga that weaves a heart quality through alignment based practice. A mother of 3, her experience of perimenopause collided with teenagers, resistance to aging & a complete lack of understanding. Justine is on a mission to share the benefits of a regular yoga practice to women navigating the various stages of menopause. Join Justine & Sonya in person at the: Menopause, Yoga ...
Oct 13, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Amanda Thebe is a force and someone I have admired for a long time. Recording our chat was a whole lot of fun, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Amanda is a Fitness and Women’s Health Expert, and the author of the Amazon best-selling book, Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too! With nearly 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, Amanda is a highly-regarded expert on women’s fitness and health. She is Canada’s first menopause coach and educator. T...
Oct 06, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Luan Lawrenson-Woods is my guest to chat about a first-of-its-kind Instagram campaign being launched to raise awareness for BRA Day 2022 (Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day). The campaign, created by Luan, aims to raise awareness of breast reconstruction options and promote BRA Day on October 19. Luan is encouraging people to use Strava (the free digital exercise app) to exercise along a route, making GPS ‘art’ - known as Strava Art - that visually represents BRA Day and share it with the offic...
Sep 29, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 25
I sat down with Dr Shreya Andric to discuss the changes to our skin during menopause, including the skin of the vulva and vagina. We discuss why our skin changes and what signs indicate that you should seek support from your GP or a Dermatologist. Conditions discussed include excema, psoriasis, thrush, Lichen sclerosus and Lichen planus. Dr Andric is a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists who has several subspecialty interests, one of which is vulval dermatology. Connect with Dr ...
Sep 22, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Dr Lina Safro and I sat down to discuss the management and treatment of menopausal symptoms, specifically we talk about MHT or menopausal hormone therapy. We also touch on the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial findings which severly disrupted the use of MHT's in 2002 and continues to cause fear amongst some women and practitioners today. We discuss who should consider MHT, how long it can be safely taken for and what lifestyle factors should be taken into consideration before MHT is...
Sep 15, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Professor Jayashri Kulkarni is one of Australia's leaders in research and treatment of menopausal depression. I believe this episode, is the most important episode I have been able to bring to my Dear Menopause audience. Professor Kulkarni speaks about mental health and the part a women's hormones play in this area, in a way that makes the topic easy to understand and relatable. We discuss why the fluctuation of hormones during the menopausal transition has such a significant impact on mental he...
Sep 08, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This chat with Dr Marita Long ticked a bucket list for me and brings a long list of important topics to the table that I know you will love and learn so much from! Marita was open to answering all of my questions, was honest about gender bias and education gaps that exist in the field of primary care. And then gives briliant tips for every woman to consider when it comes to talking to her GP about perimenopause and menopause. Dr Marita Long is a GP based in Victoria, Australia with a special int...
Sep 01, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Samantha is a Reiki Master Teacher and Spiritual Healer practicing from her sunny healing center in Sydney, where she has practised for more than 16 years. Samantha supports clients through crossroads in their personal and professional lives to live a more empowered life. This includes supporting women who struggle with perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. Sam's journey into Reiki is fascinating and we had a really beautiful soul filling chat. I hope you enjoy listening in. Blog: Reiki in Hos...
Aug 25, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Sitting down to chat with Sarah Rusbatch about her journey from binge drinking to a career in normalising sobriety was a blast. Sarah is warm, funny and incredibly knowledgable. Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. After years of binge drinking, Sarah quit booze in April 2019 and has never looked back! Connect with Sarah her...
Aug 18, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, Erika Cramer and I chat about the trauma she has experienced in life, how she worked to reclaim her confidence and today empowers women to show up, take up space and live confidently. Erika is a bold force and beautiful example of how you can heal your personal story to transform trauma into triumph. She has built a global community and shares with women on a daily basis to help empower, encourage and inspire them to step into their confidence. Although known as The Queen of Con...
Aug 11, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Emily Foster, RD is a Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian focused on helping women create “gut calm” around the menopause with her practice A Gutsy Menopause®. She works with women to help them...
Aug 04, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. My guest in this episode is Martha Bodyfelt, a USA based certified divorce coach, and cupid for midlife ladies who want to get unstuck so they can trust themselves, have fun, and find love again....
Jul 28, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Sitting down to chat with Dr Kelly Casperson, to talk about sex and sexual health for women, was an absolute privilege. And a conversation followed that was informative, fun and cracked wide open...
Jul 21, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Luan Lawrenson-Woods is a woman that took a shitty situation, did the work and then immediately looked for opportunities to support the women coming up behind her. Having endured a cancer diagnos...
Jul 14, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Sitting down to record an episode with Dr Ardelle Piper was an absolute blast. Ardelle is generous with her time and her knowledge as we touched on topics including vulva and vaginal care during ...
Jul 07, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Sonya sits down with Irene Falcone, the founder of Sans Drinks who is bursting with passion to create positive change and give people, particularly women, better and healthier shopping choices. S...
Jun 30, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Mel Kettle is an internationally recognised thought leader on fully connected leadership and communication. Mel is a trusted mentor to executives and leaders and a highly sought-after speaker and...
Jun 23, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Lane Kennedy is today’s no-nonsense modern-day, Calm Maker, a.k.a your calm coach. She is not your ordinary Meditation and Mindfulness teacher however, Lane is a holistic practitioner, DNA nerd, ...
Jun 16, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Ange Clark is an Advanced Accredited Sports Dietitian, Women’s Performance Nutritionist, Exercise Physiologist and active mum! Over the last 15 years, Ange has worked extensively with elite femal...
Jun 09, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Sandy Davies is the founder and formulator of HappyPause ™ Balm. Sandy discovered a lack of a simple, preservative-free natural solution to vaginal dryness during her own perimenopause and starte...
Jun 02, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Alison Brahe Daddo was a household name in the 90s. An entire generation of Australian’s grew up alongside her and now these same women find themselves going through menopause with her! Ali Brahe...
May 26, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. In today's episode I was delighted to sit down with Anna Papaioannoiu or as she's also known, Anna the Anxiety Coach. Anna is a qualified counsellor specialising in anxiety. She supports women to...
May 19, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
