Do your children need to know about your menopause? In days gone by when menopause was swept under the carpet, you’d probably answer no. But lucky for us, we live in more enlightened and inclusive times so it’s more likely to be ‘yes, absolutely’! Just like puberty and pregnancy, menopause is normal and perimenopause (the […]
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Are your nails, or more specifically, fingernails changing? In addition, have you noticed – along with your hair – you have less robust, more soft and brittle nails? Indeed, fingernails that have always been strong and sturdy tend to weaken and slow-grow during the meno years. It’s one of the signs. But, wait! Before you
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Someone presented me with a challenge recently to find three movies that will help you feel better about menopause. So I had to laugh as it’s not a popular subject in Hollywood and the subject of menopause isn’t broached in many television series either. But the good news is that’s changing – women in midlife
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Just lately we’ve been obsessing over Shakshuka, poached eggs nestled in spicy tomato sauce that’s oh-so-delicious. Pronounced Shak-shoo-ka, Shakshuka is said to have originated in Tunisia, North Africa, which is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea. And as a Mediterranean-style diet is often touted as the best choice during menopause – hence why we’re big fans!
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Menopause and dehydration is ‘thing’. Indeed, it goes hand and hand with number one on our 7 Wellness Pillars For Your Best Menopause – Hydration & Nutrition. While you may be thinking ‘yes, I’ve heard it all before’, basic dehydration is often overlooked especially menopause and dehydration! Did you know? Our natural water volume diminishes with
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Hello, thanks for stopping by to our world of peri and post-menopause info. If you’ve never heard of xenoestrogens and EDCs this might by one of the most important thing you’ll read on your journey. So, why do xenoestrogens and endocrine disrupting chemicals impact menopause? And what the heck are they anyway? We’re so glad
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In case you’re wondering, EDC stands for endocrine-disrupting chemicals and they, along with xenoestrogens, can play havoc with hormonal balance. Therefore, they have the potential to magnify perimenopause/menopause signs and symptoms.
In this episode, Jenna explains them more.
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While the menopause conversation is opening up about menopause (hurrah!), decades of mystery have surrounded it. Consequently, lots of women have had more questions than answers. Not only that, historically there’s been a ton of confusing misinformation out there. And that impacts us all because every woman will go through menopause if we live long
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Even though it’s no longer swept under the covers, the life stages of perimenopause and menopause can be confusing. And post-menopause needs its own toolkit.
Additionally, there can be an overwhelm of information out there so how do you sort the wheat from the chaff?
Jenna explains some basic facts that every woman should know.
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Alison Brahe Daddo – or Ali as she is commonly called – was only 16 when she burst onto the Australian modelling scene in the mid-80’s.
Many of us, in both Australia and New Zealand, grew up seeing her gorgeous face on the pages and covers of Dolly, Cleo and Cosmopolitan magazines and as a model for companies like Portmans, Nivea, Covergirl and Jacqui E.
Ali went on to marry TV presenter, actor and heartthrob Cameron Daddo in her early 20s and the couple moved to the United States for Cam’s career. While there, Ali left the modelling industry and fulfilled her dream of becoming a mother to three children. She’s also worked as an educator, teaching Bodyfulmind exercise and heading up a program that prepared couples for birth, labour and post-partum. She went on to earn her teaching degree in Early Childhood from UCLA and has trained in Rudolf Steiner Education.
Since returning to Australia in 2017, she and Cam – now married for over 30 years – co-host the hit podcast “Separate Bathooms” and Ali is also a writer on parenting, relationships and the joys of being a woman. She’s also a patron of RizeUp Australia, a charity that assists domestic abuse families into new homes and safe lives.
Her first book, Queen Menopause, Finding Majesty In The Mayhem is wonderful. Described as a friendly, frank, compassionate and comprehensive companion for any woman experiencing menopause, it truly is!
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Do you feel like you’ve put on weight overnight? Especially around the belly?
And do you feel like no matter what you do you can’t budge it?
It’s common and there can be a lot of reasons behind it. But just as importantly there’s a lot you can do.
Why Have I Put On Weight That Won’t Budge? What Can I Do? Read More »
Vinka is a functional nutritionist, whose mission is to help everyone feel their best.
She uses modern and traditional diagnostic tools including blood work analysis, genetics, hormone testing and the symptoms of the body to diagnose root cause issues for her clients.
Vinka’s a self-professed science geek who loves learning about the human body. She says she gets a buzz helping her clients set and reach their health goals by learning how to implement realistic diet and lifestyle changes.
This red curry recipe takes into account that sometimes we want to hunker down and get cosy with warm food. And red curry makes an unbeatable choice for this purpose! What’s more, it’s the perfect dish to add in lots more vegetables for oodles of goodness. So we put together this lovely red curry that’s
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Lisa Tamati is a woman in menopause.
She’s also a former endurance athlete, best-selling author, and a health optimisation, longevity, high performance and mindset coach.
Lisa is relentless and wrote a book of the same name. It tells of the highs and lows and the sheer tenacity it took to help her 74-year-old mother recover from an aneurysm and subsequent brain damage.
Indeed, Lisa doesn’t take no for an answer because she believes nothing is impossible. Even when she’s told it is!
In this episode, Lisa shares her story and her journey with menopause. In addition, she imparts wisdom about DNA, epigenetics, hormone methylation and perimenopause/menopause and post-menopause.
Lisa Tamati On Beating The Odds, Endurance, Epigenetics & Grief Read More »
On this episode of Women On Fire® we’re talking about the beauty of ageing, common concerns such as hair changes and pigmentation as well as makeup.
As we grow older our hair changes, our skin changes and the way we look changes.
And sometimes we’re not quite sure what to do.
The good news is that there are a lot of tools and options on hand and we’ve given you an overview in this episode.
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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus was written in the 90s and became the biggest-selling relationship book of all time.
Since then, author John Gray has written over 20 more books including Beyond Mars and Venus which takes into account how times have changed.
John’s wisdom is legendary and he’s been a guest on many well-known shows such as Oprah and Dr Oz.
In this episode, he goes into the link between our sex hormones, our masculine and feminine sides, and their effect on relationships and libido.
Suitable for all ages as well as peri/menopause (so share it with everyone), John addresses the subject from a heterosexual viewpoint but it can translate to same sex relationships as well. He covers this in more detail in Chapter 9 of Beyond Mars and Venus, Mars and Venus In The Bedroom.
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On this episode of Women On Fire® we’re talking about sex drive and the effect of menopausal hormones.
Many women find they lose their libido in perimenopause / menopause however others find just the opposite.
It can be frustrating but there are things you can do so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Dr Mirjana Janjic is a women’s health specialist with a specialist interest in state-of-the-art medical laser treatments for stress incontinence, vaginal atrophy, vaginal prolapse and snoring.
These are all common issues during menopause but many women are too embarrassed to talk about them. The good news is they’re usually treatable.
Indeed, after training with specialist gynaecologists in Europe who are the pioneers of minimally invasive gynaecological laser procedures, Dr Mirjana introduced the innovative approaches to Melbourne, Australia and then Auckland, New Zealand.
Dr Mirjana is a Fellow of the Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Fellow of Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (CPCA) and a Board Certified Aesthetic Medicine Physician (AAAM).
Let’s Talk Va-Jays-Jays, Bladders & Snoring With Dr Mirjana Janjic Read More »
On this episode of Women On Fire® we’re talking about perimenopause or the period of transition as you lead up to menopause.
Often called ‘peri’ which means around or near perimenopause can begin as early as your mid to late 30s but – on average – in your 40s.
Peri can be a confusing and overwhelming time so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Easter’s on the way with all of its chocolate Easter egg temptation which isn’t kind to hormones or waistlines. So we’ve got you covered with a healthier, kinder-to-hormones option – Banana Boats! Is that a groan we hear from the sugar fiends? We’re sorry to break the news, but lots of sugar does you no
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Dr Linda Dear has the perfect training behind her to work with women navigating the waters of perimenopause/menopause.
Indeed, her background brings a wealth of knowledge of both holistic wellness and academic/medical training to the table.
Not only is Dr Linda a NAMS (North American Menopause Society) Certified Menopause Practitioner, she’s also a medical doctor with a fitness background.
In addition, she completed a psychology degree and post-graduate training in the ACT model of psychotherapy.
And as if that’s not enough, Dr Linda graduated from London Medical School and added a post-graduate diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology.
So to say she’s well-qualified to help women take a multi-pronged approach to manage menopause is something of an understatement.
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There is so much conflicting advice and data about caffeine and alcohol, especially during perimenopause and menopause.
So we took a look into the subjects. And the truth is, it’s confusing for everyone.
Everyone is different and this is very true of women going through peri- and post-menopause.
So this episode lays out a few facts, a few theories, and a few experiences.
Caffeine & Alcohol During Any Stage Of Menopause – Should You or Shouldn’t You? Read More »
Rebecca Gibney is one of Australasia’s most-loved actresses. A household name in both Australia and New Zealand, her performance as Julie Rafter on Packed to the Rafters earned her a Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality and two Silver Logies for Most Popular Actress.
But accolades aside – and she has many more – Rebecca has been winning hearts on our screens for decades. From The Flying Doctors and Halifax fp TV series to the film, The Dressmaker she has shared her beauty, talent, and charisma with us.
Now in her 50s, she is refreshingly candid about filters and growing older as well as sharing her wonderful sense of humour on social media.
Currently starring as beautiful Daisy and executive producing the popular rom-com series Under The Vines, Rebecca drops in for a quick visit to Women On Fire® to talk about Daisy, menopause, and growing older.
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LotsaLocks® by MenoMe® is formulated to alleviate the hair thinning and loss that’s common during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.
As a result of this, approximately 2/3 of women experience some form of hair thinning in midlife due to hormonal shifts.
Scientific studies show the ingredients in LotsaLocks® help to mitigate this.
Learn more in this mini pause® episode.
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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.
