All Episodes
May 8, 2025
120: Your Brain During Menopause with Dr Jen Hacker Pearson
Your brain is undergoing a massive renovation during menopause, and Neuroscientist Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson is here to help you understand the how and why. With nearly three decades studying neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to change itself, Dr Jen offers revolutionary insights into why perim…
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May 1, 2025
119: The Testosterone Access Gap No One's Talking About
We need to talk about the glaring inequity in Australian healthcare that's affecting millions of women. After 18 months on menopause hormone therapy, testosterone has transformed my life, restoring my vitality, sharpening my ...
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April 24, 2025
118: Postmenopausal Bleeding: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Postmenopausal bleeding can be an alarming experience, especially when you've gone years without a period. What causes this unexpected bleeding? When should you be concerned? Dr Ceri Cashell joins me to demystify this common ...
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April 17, 2025
117: Weight Loss, Hormones and Metabolic Health with Dr Lucy Burns
Have you ever wondered why weight creeps on during menopause, despite your best efforts? Dr Lucy Burns pulls back the curtain on what she calls the "metabolic triad of menopause" – a perfect storm of declining estrogen, risin...
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April 10, 2025
116: ENCORE: ADHD, Autism and the Menopausal Brain
The relationship between menopause and neurodivergence remains largely unexplored territory in women's health—until now. In this groundbreaking conversation, neuropsychologist A/Professor Caroline Gurvich shares fascinating i...
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April 3, 2025
115: Creatine, Blood Tests & Supplement Hype with Sarah Gray
Supplement confusion is at an all-time high, with social media feeds flooded with miracle promises targeting menopausal women. But how do you know what you actually need, what works, and what's just expensive snake oil? Pharm...
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March 27, 2025
114: ENCORE | Heavy Periods: The Silent Epidemic with Dr Talat Uppal
In this popular episode, Dr. Talat Uppal, an obstetrician-gynecologist specialising in heavy menstrual bleeding, shares her expertise on a condition affecting one in four women yet rarely discussed openly. This eye-opening co...
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March 20, 2025
113: Hot Take with Sonya and Johanna
Updates on the rapidly changing landscape of menopause care in Australia and globally, focusing on revolutionary PBS changes making hormone therapy more affordable and the growing momentum around women's health initiatives. •...
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March 13, 2025
112: Sex Doesn't End at Menopause with Laura Lee
What happens to our sexuality during menopause? Far from signalling an end to pleasure and intimacy, this transition offers an unexpected opportunity for sexual rediscovery and deeper connection. Psychologist and sexologist L...
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March 6, 2025
111: Cancer Recovery Isn’t a Straight Line: A Conversation on Expectations with Shari Todd
How do you navigate life after cancer when everything feels different? Join me for a raw discussion that dives deep into the emotional and physical realities of cancer recovery. In this episode, Shari Todd and I share similar...
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Feb. 27, 2025
110: Ged Kearney on Investing in Women's Health
Delve into an exciting new era for women's health in Australia, highlighted by a $573.3 million investment. Join my conversation with Ged Kearney, the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, who passionately shares insig...
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Feb. 20, 2025
109: Dr Louise Newson on Menopause Advocacy and Education
Enjoy this captivating conversation with Dr. Louise Newson, a renowned Uk based expert in the field of menopause. With her extensive background in evidence-based medicine and a passion for translating complex medical data int...
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Feb. 13, 2025
108: Dr. Kelly Casperson on Female Sexual Health
Join me today to dive into the intricacies of vaginal and sexual health with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a leading figure in female sexual health and hormones. We unpack all everything you need to know about Genitourinary Syndrome o...
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Feb. 10, 2025
107: BONUS Hot Take | $573.3M Gov Investment in Women's Health
Could a $573.3 million investment revolutionise menopause health in Australia? Tune in to discover how this historic commitment from the Albanese government is set to transform menopause and perimenopause care across the nati...
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Feb. 6, 2025
106: Psychological Support During Menopause with Leanne Mulheron
Leanne Mulheron takes us on an incredible journey from her life on super yachts to becoming a menopause and PMDD specialist therapist. Her personal experience with perimenopause symptoms, like hot flushes and mood swings, bec...
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Jan. 30, 2025
105: Stress Management and Aging Gracefully with Despina Kamper
Join me for a fun and insightful conversation with Despina Kamper, a respected naturopath and nutritionist, as she shares her journey of addressing stress management for women over 40. Discover how stress, rather than just di...
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Jan. 23, 2025
104: Hot Take with Sonya and Johanna
In our first Hot Take of 2025, Sonya and Jo share updates from Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee and how consumer advocacy was pivotal in the PBAC's decision to recommend Estrogel, Prometrium and Estrogel...
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Jan. 16, 2025
An Unexpected Path to Perimenopause Advocacy with Tara Eglington
Tara Eglington generously shares her unexpected journey through perimenopause from the age of 37, highlighting its profound impact on her mental health and daily life. By discussing the challenges she faced—including anxiety,...
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Dec. 26, 2024
102: Kickstart Your New Year with My Recommended Listening
Start the new year by joining me, Sonya Lovell, in exploring essential topics that shape our midlife journey. Dive into a curated list of must-listen episodes that promise to inspire and inform as you set your goals for 2025....
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Dec. 19, 2024
101: Navigating Neurodiversity and Hormonal Health with A/Prof Caroline Gurvich
Joined by Associate Professor Caroline Gurvich, a leading clinical neuropsychologist, today we explore the fascinating world of neurodiversity, menopause, and women's mental health. Caroline opens up about her work at the HER...
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Dec. 12, 2024
100: Hot Take with Sonya and Johanna
Join Johanna Wicks and me in today's Hot Take as we unravel the complicated process of getting treatments added to Australia's PBS, sparked by a recent breakthrough announcement about endometriosis medication. We explore the ...
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Dec. 5, 2024
99: Championing Hormonal Health: Julie Dutton's Inspiring Story
Ever wondered how self-advocacy can transform your healthcare journey (and even your GPs), especially during pivotal life transitions like menopause? Meet Julie Dutton, affectionately dubbed by her GP as "Patient Zero," after...
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Nov. 28, 2024
98: A Hot Take with Sonya and Johanna
In this Hot Take episode, Johanna and Sonya venture beyond the outdated "iron curtain" myth of Menopausal Hormone Therapy after age 60, revealing a new Australian research paper that could transform women's menopause care and...
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Nov. 21, 2024
97: Progressive Menopause GP Care with Dr Ceri Cashell
Dr Ceri Cashell's journey into improving the menopause care she gave patients, as a GP, was sparked by one patient's suggestion that she learn more about testosterone. This led her to explore and become a vocal champion for t...
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