One of the most common (and frankly annoying) conditions of menopause is hair thinning, weakness and loss – when the reality is most of us want thicker hair. Always. It’s like our bodies didn’t get the memo that we’re trying to look fabulous through midlife, not lose our crowning glory. Photo by Kasia Serbin on […]
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Picture this: I’m in my 20s, out on the town, and random strangers are coming up and stroking my hair. Apparently, it looked so healthy and glossy, they felt compelled to touch it. Fast forward 24 hours: I’ve suffered a head injury, and that once ‘strokeable’ hair had to be shaved off. I ended up
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Pain during menopause is one of the most unrecognised signs of the meno years. But, the good news is it’s now been identified as menopause musculoskeletal syndrome. Now that’s what we call moving forward because women will be able to get some reasons for their pain, and things like frozen shoulder. Women in midlife are
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The conversation around menopause just got even more impactful with the emergence of the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause. Hallelujah! We needed this. Indeed, recent research is spotlighting a frequently overlooked aspect of midlife health: the musculoskeletal changes women experience during menopause. So, joint pain, muscle aches, frozen shoulder, and more are now grouped under a
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Reaching peri/menopause usually means we’re growing older, it’s part of our feminine life cycle. While there are cases of premature menopause, as a rule, it means we’ve reached age 40 or thereabouts. So there’s a bit of a taboo around the subject of both the menopause and growing older. Our society doesn’t honour ageing in the
Sleep. Ahh bliss! But for many Meno-She’s (women aged over 40) difficulties getting to sleep or staying asleep can be one of the first signs of perimenopause and it’s a killer. Don’t we all know how important a good night’s sleep is for our sanity? Ah-huh I hear you agree! But what you may not
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It’s time to wake up (pun intended!) because we’re thrilled to introduce you to none other than Elina Winnel, The Sleep Expert.
Elina isn’t just your average “sleep whisperer”—she’s a media darling, regularly sharing her expertise on major TV networks. After battling chronic insomnia herself, she didn’t just hit snooze on the problem.
She developed a science-backed approach that tackles sleep issues at the root—no quick fixes here.
Elina’s method is all about getting to the heart of the problem and transforming your sleep from tossing and turning into total bliss.
She’s helped countless people who once thought restful, rejuvenating sleep was just a dream (see what I did there?).
So grab your favourite pillow, get cosy, and enjoy this enlightening conversation.
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Did you know that 60% of Australian adults (and let’s be real, probably most of the rest of the world too) suffer from sleep disorders? If you’re tuning in to Women on Fire®, chances are you know sleep problems well – especially if you’re navigating the choppy waters of peri or post-menopause.
Sleep deprivation links to all kinds of pesky things: memory lapses, mood swings, stress, weight gain. And for us women in the throes of hormonal chaos, it’s like nature’s treacherous double-whammy! Not getting enough quality sleep messes with your body, brain, and gut, upping obesity, diabetes, and dementia risk. Yikes!
In this Mini Pause®, I’m unpacking some gems from Dr Michael Mosley’s 4 Weeks To Better Sleep co-created with Australia’s Flinders University Sleep Institute, alongside the SBS series Australia’s Sleep Revolution.
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Dear You, I need to talk to you about something I’m going through. It’s called menopause. And it’s making me experience all sorts of symptoms like hot flushes, night sweats and a lack of sexual desire. It’s also making me feel irritable at best and rage at worst as well as depressed and anxious. I’ve
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Have you noticed a rash occurring on your skin lately? This subject came up in our community recently. Although it’s not one of the more common signs of peri/menopause, so we promised to look into it for you. Because we understand that the arrival of a rash of any kind can be unsettling. 🆘🆘🆘 More
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He’s back by popular demand! We’re thrilled to welcome back Dr John Gray, the renowned author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, to the show. According to USA Today, Men Are from Mars is one of the top 10 most influential books of the past 25 years.
Since then, John has written over 20 more books, revolutionising the way we understand relationships. Like his iconic book, he’s become one of the most influential relationship counsellors of our time. His latest book, Beyond Mars and Venus: Relationship Skills for Our Complex Modern World, continues this legacy, and we’ll be sure to link it in the resources.
John’s work helps men and women better understand and appreciate their differences in relationships. His unique approach blends communication techniques with nutritional choices that support brain and body chemistry—essential for
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There’s an old saying ‘you can’t pick your relatives’ – you know that one right? It’s soooo true, but let’s not go there. The good news is that we can (and do) pick our girlfriends. They’re some of our most important relationships aren’t they? Of course, that’s not news; it’s simply a no-brainer. But did
Rage? Yep, it’s a menopausal ‘thing’ and usually occurs during perimenopause. Or, maybe you’re suffering from anger? That’s also a peri/menopausal ‘thing’. This is one of the thornier aspects of perimenopause and menopause and one that’s not always acknowledged. Many women don’t realise this is even happening (it’s everyone else falling out with them –
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Menopause Hormone Therapy (HRT) can deliver incredible results for many women. However, the truth is, there’s no one size fits all, especially when it comes to women’s health. Ah, menopause – research has been thin on the ground for decades. It’s only recently hit the worldwide stage but the emerging studies sometimes have conflicting outcomes.
Menopause Hormone Therapy (HRT) – Is It The Magic Pill? Read More »
Are you feeling irritable, crazy, sluggish, unmotivated, depressed, uptight or chubby? We hear you! Indeed, if you’ve landed here I’m guessing you’re older than 40. What’s more, I’ll wager that it’s not you but your hormones causing you to feel like this. In fact, perimenopause may have crept up on you. And menopause is not
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What’s your love language?
In this Mini Pause®, Jenna talks about the classic bestseller The Five Love Languages: The Secret To Love That Lasts by Dr Gary Chapman PhD.
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If we could answer the question – what age does menopause start? – life would be very different for millions of women! But it’s a super-important question because it affects at least 50 percent of the population. What’s more, it’s estimated that 1.2 billion women will be in menopause or post-menopause by 2030. What age
How long does menopause last? So, how long’s a piece of string! Sorry, but it’s kinda how it rolls. And just to be clear when we talk about ‘the meno years’ we’re not just talking about menopause. But also the opening act of perimenopause as well as post-menopause. And, here’s the kicker: menopause stealthily sneaks up
Dr Wendy Sweet PhD is a menopause educator, fitness specialist and healthy ageing expert for women. In this episode, we talk about the right type of exercise, lifting weights, how much protein is ideal and is creatine essential for you?
And despite the well-meaning messages out there lifting more and more weights, eating more and more protein and taking creatine may not be right for you. It’s different strokes for different folks.
Menopause, Exercise & Healthy Ageing with Dr Wendy Sweet, PhD Read More »
The 34 recognised symptoms of perimenopause? Thirty-four and counting! Indeed, if you’re reading this you’re probably searching for information on the hormonal changes of menopause. Moreover, it’s a sad fact that many of us are starved of good information and knowledge. So, let us enlighten you. Table of Contents The 40+ life stage Many women
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In this Mini Pause®, Jenna talks about what happens to your beautiful body during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. (Please see the disclaimer below.)
What Happens To Your Body During Peri & Post-Menopause? Read More »
Have you noticed that loads of women are choosing to embrace their grey hair in midlife? Or, to be accurate we should drill grey hair down to silver, platinum and white. What’s more, they’re doing it in style and loving it! The Silva Sistas unite! Are you tempted to try strutting silver? I think we all
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Thinning hair – its causes and treatments by David Roe A dear friend once asked my thoughts on hair thinning. To be honest, there are many considerations. First, let’s chat about a few of the most important. The stuff we know and experience. Hair is a woman’s crowning glory for good reason. It adorns her,
Diving into a conversation about the hair thinning, the hair shedding and the hair loss that can occur during perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause with Chelcey Salinger a certified trichologist and hair loss specialist.
Chelcey is a consultant trichologist at the Australian Trichology Centre in Sydney and Adelaide and specialises in hair loss, baldness, alopecia areata, hair breakage, hair damage and psoriasis and other scalp conditions
Chelcey is also the executive director of the International Association of Trichologists, she is also involved in the education of up and coming trichologists and supervises the clinical training and experience of trichologists in Australia.
Chelcey also holds a bachelor’s degree of human movement and health and a master’s degree in occupational therapy.
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This is the time when menstruation is well and truly over, the ovaries have stopped producing high levels of sex hormones and for many ladies, perimenopause symptoms subside.
Estrogen has protective qualities and the diminished levels mean organs such as your brain, heart and bones become more vulnerable. It’s also a key lubricant so your lips may become drier, your joints less supple and your vagina might be drier. In addition, your thyroid, digestion, insulin, cortisol and weight may alter.
At this juncture, a woman might experience an increase in the signs of reduced estrogen but she should have a decrease of perimenopause symptoms. That said, some women will experience symptoms like hot flushes for years or even the rest of their lives.
Peri = ‘near’
Most females begin to experience the symptoms of perimenopause in their mid-forties. Your progesterone levels decline from your mid-30s but it’s generally from around 40 that the rest of your sex hormones begin to follow suit.
Perimenopause is a different experience for every woman and some women may barely notice it. The first indicators are usually changes to the monthly cycle. This means that for some ladies, this can be accompanied by things like sore breasts, mood swings, weight gain around the belly, and fatigue as time goes on.
For those with symptoms it can be a challenging time physically, mentally and emotionally.
Importantly, perimenopause lasts – on average – four to 10 years. The transition is usually a gradual process and many women enter perimenopause without realising.
