Jennifer Moore

Jennifer is a former magazine beauty and wellbeing editor, current wellness advocate and an Internationally Certified Holistic Health Coach. She's worked with Next, Notebook:, Women's Health, Fitness Life and more, and co-authored In The Pink: a guide to breasts, cancer and living well with naturopath Lani Lopez. Passionate about women's health especially in life after 40, Jenna is a firm believer in combining both ancient and modern wisdom along with nutrient from Mother Nature. She has experienced severe anxiety, muscle pain and hot flushes through perimenopause, but has managed to turn it around via some of the knowledge she shares. "Let's start the conversation and let the rest of the sisterhood know because together we're better," she says.

Let's Talk Vah-Jay's-Jay's, Bladders & Snoring With Dr Mirjana Janjic

Let’s Talk Va-Jays-Jays, Bladders & Snoring With Dr Mirjana Janjic

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).

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How Will I Know If I'm In Perimenopause?

How Will I Know If I’m In Perimenopause?

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.

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NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner Dr Linda Dear aka Menodoctor

NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner Dr Linda Dear aka Menodoctor

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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Caffeine & Alcohol During Any Stage Of Menopause - Should You or Shouldn't You?

Caffeine & Alcohol During Any Stage Of Menopause – Should You or Shouldn’t You?

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.

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Under The Vines, Menopause And Growing Older With Australasian Icon Rebecca Gibney

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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All About LotsaLocks® by MenoMe®

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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Do You Have Hot, Burning, Tingling Feet? Here Are 3 Possible Reasons

Hot, burning, tingling feet feels weird right? Or, even if there in other areas of the body – it’s not uncommon during menopause. Although you don’t hear so much about it but the burning/tingling sensation can turn up in various places including burning feet (peripheral neuropathy), mouth (burning mouth syndrome) or the va-jay-jay. And it’s

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Oooh, Deliciosa! Check Out These Super Versatile Chicken, Fish Or Tofu Fajitas

If you’ve never tried fajitas – or if you’ve only sampled the takeaway version – you’re in for a treat with these bad boys! Fajitas are refreshing and filling plus they’re full of phytonutrients, protein, good fat and fibre. All the things and the herbs make them pop. (Also, you could work with the herb

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Women Like Us Share Personal Stories Of Menopause: Emmy

Welcome to ‘real stories’ where Emmy is sharing her personal story of menopause. Only 40 when she realised she was experiencing perimenopause, Emmy calls her experience ‘the monster’. A wife and mother of three sons, Emmy is English-born and lives in Brisbane, Australia. Emmy’s personal story of menopause When did you first realise perimenopause had

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5 Natural Solutions For Dizziness And Nausea To Get You Through The Day

Are dizziness and nausea getting to you? We hear you! But before you jump to conclusions and wonder if there’s something seriously wrong with you, know that these can be common signs of menopause. Or – rather – perimenopause, the lead-up to the transition. And it’s due to the hormonal shifts that are going on

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Here’s The Scoop On PPPF: Phytoestrogens, Protein, Fibre & Fat

The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human body, diet, and the cause and prevention of disease.– Thomas Edison We can’t wait to introduce you to PPFF and throughout our website you’ll hear us referring to it often. PPFF stands for Phytoestrogens, Protein,

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How Is Perimenopause Diagnosed? Is There A Reliable Test?

So many women ask us “how is perimenopause diagnosed?” And “is there a [reliable] test for perimenopause?” Because after all, how are you supposed to know if you’re in perimenopause? Or if you’re even menopausal? And what about post-menopausal? While it’s a very good question, the answer is there is no reliable test for perimenopause.

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A Touch Of Kitchen Gourmet: Protein-Rich Salmon en Papillote

Here’s a fabulous protein-rich, hormone friendly recipe you’ll love! While it sounds very French and gourmet-glamourous salmon cooked en papillote simply means wrapped in paper. Well, technically parchment but for our purposes baking paper or foil. The beauty of it is, it’s super easy to do and looks very impressive if you’re entertaining. Simply wrap

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9 Ways To Take Care Of Your Mood & Cognition | 2022 World Menopause Day

Shining a light on mood, cognition and brain fog. Every year WMD falls on October 18. It was established in 1984 alongside World Menopause Month by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Menopause Society (IMS) to create awareness and highlight women’s post-reproductive health. Since those early days, the menopause conversation has gone through

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Menopause Rx | Nutritious & Delicious Chicken Stuffed Capsicum With Egg

Oooo you’re going to LOVE this colourful recipe. Indeed, we often suggest eating the rainbow as a menopause Rx (prescription) and counting your colours. Or packing in as much colour as you can into your diet with nutrient-dense fruit and veg. That’s a loose prescription or ‘Menopause Rx’ for eating in perimenopause and post-menopause. And

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Why Interval Training Is The Best Form Of (Cardio) Exercise For Menopause

This is an extra-special piece about exercise in menopause or, more specifically, interval training and menopause. We’ve garnered wisdom from Dr Stacy Sims books; Dr Sims describes herself as a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. And there’s no doubt she knows her stuff! Further, she’s on a mission to teach athletic women and

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Win Anxietea, Gut Feelings & Good Vibes For Your Mental Health

Menopause and your mental health How are you? But, how are you really? Did you know your mental health is something you need to pay attention to during the menopause transition? Indeed, some of the signs and symptoms can include anxiety, depression, feelings of isolation and suicide ideation. Further, panic attacks, feelings of doom and

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Your Second Spring | 7 Smart Ways To Manage Menopause 🌱

Heeeeelllloooo, what do you think of the term second spring to describe menopause? Isn’t this Chinese term for menopause beautiful – your second spring? Well, we think so anyway. Indeed, the Chinese look at our second spring differently. They view it as a time to work with nature to find the body’s natural balance through

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Delicious Peri:Menopause-Friendly Apple, Cinnamon & Walnut Granola

Mmm! This peri:menopause-friendly granola is crunchy and delicious and lends a special treat time to breaking your fast aka breakfast. Or, you could choose to have it as a snack treat. What makes it a waistline & peri:menopause-friendly granola? It’s a waistline and peri:menopause-friendly granola because it’s packed with goodness your midlife body responds well to.

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Recommended Books: What We’re Reading (and how it helps us understand change)

When you’re learning about peri- and post-menopause some of your BFF’s are recommended books about menopause. The truth is not so long ago you would have been hard-pressed to find a good list of recommended books about menopause. Lucky for us,  there are plenty to choose from these days. And they’re not stuffy, dry old

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Post-menopause


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.

Perimenopause

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.