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March 21, 2024

94: Dr Kelly Teagle on Creating Healthy Habits

The question Dr Kelly Teagle has for women is what will it cost you if you don't create healthy habits and make meaningful lifestyle changes now , while you're still young enough for it to make a big impact? In …

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Feb. 22, 2024

93: A Short Break

As one of your guides through the ever-shifting landscape of menopause, I'm hitting pause on the podcast to recharge my batteries. But only for 3 short weeks!! Dear Menopause will be back with episode 94 on Friday 22nd March ...

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Feb. 15, 2024

92: Menopausal Skin Care: A Dermatologist's Guide

Menopause can leave many women feeling dry, itchy and irritated particularly when it comes to changes in skin health. Join me as Dr Shreya Andric, a leading dermatologist who also specialises in vulvar dermatology, shares her...

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Feb. 8, 2024

Thriving Through Perimenopause: 3 Essential Tips

In this episode, I share 3 essential tips for those days when perimenopause is really kicking your butt, that you can get started with today. The focus is on journaling to keep track of symptoms, how to find a supportive …

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Feb. 1, 2024

90: Australia's Menopause Inquiry and the Push for Health Equity with…

Senator Marielle Smith joins Sonya to discuss the Australian Senate Inquiry into Menopause and Perimenopause. Hear how this Inquiry hopes to break the silence on a topic all too often overlooked. Marielle takes us through the...

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Jan. 25, 2024

89: Dr Fatima Khan: Weaving Eastern traditions with Western medical s…

Have you wished that you could find a Doctor who weaves the wisdom of Eastern traditions with Western medical science? In this conversation with Dr Fatima Khan, we cover everything from hormone health to the influential role ...

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Jan. 18, 2024

88: Beyond Booze with Sarah Rusbatch

Have you ever found yourself in that murky space where your drinking seems more habitual than social, yet not quite what you'd label as addiction? Join the conversation with Sarah Rusbatch, a distinguished coach navigating th...

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Jan. 11, 2024

87: Achieving Your Dreams Beyond Midlife with Esther Zeledon

Have you ever felt like you're on the cusp of something extraordinary, but you're held back by the invisible chains of expectations? Esther Zeledon, the visionary behind Be Act Change, joins me to unravel the threads of these...

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Jan. 4, 2024

86: Early Menopause and POI at 15 Years Old with Sheree Hargreaves

When Sheree Hargreaves was diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency at just 15, it reshaped her teenage years in unexpected ways. Sheree, now 22, shares her courageous story, navigating early menopause symptoms and the ...

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Dec. 28, 2023

85: Heavy Menstrual Bleeding with Dr Talat Uppal

Who knew discussing periods could be so enlightening? You'll never see menstrual health the same way again after tuning in to this powerful conversation with Dr Talat Uppal, an obstetrician-gynecologist specialising in heavy ...

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Dec. 21, 2023

84: Empowering Choice in Menopause After Cancer: Dani Binnington

Enjoy a heartfelt conversation with Dani Binnington, the inspiring founder of the Menopause and Cancer organisation, and a breast cancer survivor. Dani gives a raw and brutally honest account of her journey through cancer and...

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Dec. 14, 2023

83: Dr Corinne Menn: Breast Cancer and Menopause Management

The need for better management of symptoms for women in surgically or medically induced menopause is undeniable. In this episode, we navigate through the complexities of menopause and breast cancer, with Dr Corinne Menn, a bo...

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Dec. 7, 2023

82: Menopause and Insomnia: Tracey Martin's Guide to Optimal Sleep

Ever wondered why insomnia seems to be a constant companion when you hit perimenopause? Today, we unravel the mysteries of sleep, especially as it relates to women during the menopausal transition. I am joined by the incredib...

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Nov. 30, 2023

81: Grace Lam on Challenging Menopause Misconceptions

Ever climb a mountain in high-heels? Metaphorically, that's what it feels like navigating through menopause. We've all heard about it, but few are prepared when it hits. But what's a journey without a travel buddy? Meet Grac...

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Nov. 23, 2023

80: Tania Dalton on Navigating Menopause with Resilience and Empowerm…

Have you ever reflected on the trials and triumphs of navigating through menopause? Well, this episode is a heart-to-heart with Tania Dalton who has journeyed through this phase of life and come out stronger. Tania shares her...

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Nov. 16, 2023

79: Kaz Cooke talks "It's The Menopause" and more

Join Kaz Cooke author of 'It's the Menopause', and me as we pull back the curtain on her exhaustive research, Kaz reveals the astonishing findings from her survey of nearly 9,000 women, exposing a shocking lack of awareness a...

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Nov. 9, 2023

78: Navigating Perimenopause Nutrition with Ange Clark

What exactly should your plate look like during perimenopause? This week, Ange Clark joins me to unravel the complex world of perimenopausal nutrition. A powerhouse in the field we dive into the far-reaching effects of low en...

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Nov. 2, 2023

77: Alex Isaac on Surgically Induced Menopause and Hormone Therapy

Alex Isaac is back this week to discuss her surgically induced menopause following a risk-reducing hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy and the benefits of starting immediate hormone therapy. We also discuss Sarah, Alex's ...

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Oct. 26, 2023

76: Genetic Mutations: Alex Isaac's Inspiring Story of Prevention and…

Would you undergo risk-reducing surgery to potentially save your life? My guest, Alex Isaac, faced this question head-on when she discovered she was a carrier of the BRCA genetic mutation at the age of 30. Brace yourself for ...

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Oct. 19, 2023

75: Breaking Stigma and Personalised Care with Dr Louise Newson

How much do you truly know about menopause? Do you know the struggles women face while accessing adequate care for menopause-related issues? I'm joined by a passionate advocate for menopause education, UK expert, Dr Louise Ne...

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Oct. 12, 2023

Season 2: Coming Soon!

Hold onto your headphones! The Dear Menopause podcast is back with a bang, ready to hit your airwaves on Friday, October 20th. I'm your host, Sonya Lovell, and I've spent countless hours preparing truly enlightening conversat...

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Aug. 29, 2023

74: Atomic Health #4: Menopause: Challenging the fear-based narrative

What if you could change your perspective and embrace menopause as a positive transition rather than dreading it? Buckle up, as we, Sonya and Roma, challenge the fear-based narrative often associated with perimenopause and me...

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Aug. 22, 2023

73: Atomic Health #3: How Do We Uncomplicate Our Relationship With Fo…

Have you tried to transform the way you think about food and nutrition? Join Sonya Lovell and Roma van der Walt as we dissect the language we use when we talk about food and examine the emotional attachments we form …

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Aug. 15, 2023

72: Atomic Health #2: Pilates Is Not a Cure-All for Women

As we age, the importance of a balanced approach to exercise becomes paramount, but where does Pilates fit into this mix? In this chat with Sonya Lovell and Roma van der Walt, we venture down the path of women's health …

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