All Episodes

I sat down with Dr Shreya Andric to discuss the changes to our skin during menopause, including the skin of the vulva and vagina. We discuss why our skin changes and what signs indicate that you should seek support from your GP or a Dermatologist. Conditions discussed include excema, psoriasis, thrush, Lichen sclerosus and Lichen planus. Dr Andric is a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists who has several subspecialty interests, one of which is vulval dermatology. Connect with ...

Dr Lina Safro and I sat down to discuss the management and treatment of menopausal symptoms, specifically we talk about MHT or menopausal hormone therapy. We also touch on the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial findings which severly disrupted the use of MHT's in 2002 and continues to cause fear amongst some women and practitioners today. We discuss who should consider MHT, how long it can be safely taken for and what lifestyle factors should be taken into consideration before MHT i...

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni is one of Australia's leaders in research and treatment of menopausal depression. I believe this episode, is the most important episode I have been able to bring to my Dear Menopause audience. Professor Kulkarni speaks about mental health and the part a women's hormones play in this area, in a way that makes the topic easy to understand and relatable. We discuss why the fluctuation of hormones during the menopausal transition has such a significant impact on mental ...

This chat with Dr Marita Long ticked a bucket list for me and brings a long list of important topics to the table that I know you will love and learn so much from! Marita was open to answering all of my questions, was honest about gender bias and education gaps that exist in the field of primary care. And then gives briliant tips for every woman to consider when it comes to talking to her GP about perimenopause and menopause. Dr Marita Long is a GP based in Victoria, Australia with a special in...

Samantha is a Reiki Master Teacher and Spiritual Healer practicing from her sunny healing center in Sydney, where she has practised for more than 16 years. Samantha supports clients through crossroads in their personal and professional lives to live a more empowered life. This includes supporting women who struggle with perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. Sam's journey into Reiki is fascinating and we had a really beautiful soul filling chat. I hope you enjoy listening in. Blog: Reiki in ...

Sitting down to chat with Sarah Rusbatch about her journey from binge drinking to a career in normalising sobriety was a blast. Sarah is warm, funny and incredibly knowledgable. Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. After years of binge drinking, Sarah quit booze in April 2019 and has never looked back! Connect with Sarah ...

In this episode, Erika Cramer and I chat about the trauma she has experienced in life, how she worked to reclaim her confidence and today empowers women to show up, take up space and live confidently. Erika is a bold force and beautiful example of how you can heal your personal story to transform trauma into triumph. She has built a global community and shares with women on a daily basis to help empower, encourage and inspire them to step into their confidence. Although known as The Queen of C...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Emily Foster, RD is a Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian focused on helping women create “gut calm” around the menopause with her practice A Gutsy Menopause®. She works with women to help th...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. My guest in this episode is Martha Bodyfelt, a USA based certified divorce coach, and cupid for midlife ladies who want to get unstuck so they can trust themselves, have fun, and find love again...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Sitting down to chat with Dr Kelly Casperson, to talk about sex and sexual health for women, was an absolute privilege. And a conversation followed that was informative, fun and cracked wide ope...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Luan Lawrenson-Woods is a woman that took a shitty situation, did the work and then immediately looked for opportunities to support the women coming up behind her. Having endured a cancer diagno...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Sitting down to record an episode with Dr Ardelle Piper was an absolute blast. Ardelle is generous with her time and her knowledge as we touched on topics including vulva and vaginal care during...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Sonya sits down with Irene Falcone, the founder of Sans Drinks who is bursting with passion to create positive change and give people, particularly women, better and healthier shopping choices. ...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Mel Kettle is an internationally recognised thought leader on fully connected leadership and communication. Mel is a trusted mentor to executives and leaders and a highly sought-after speaker a...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Lane Kennedy is today’s no-nonsense modern-day, Calm Maker, a.k.a your calm coach. She is not your ordinary Meditation and Mindfulness teacher however, Lane is a holistic practitioner, DNA nerd...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Ange Clark is an Advanced Accredited Sports Dietitian, Women’s Performance Nutritionist, Exercise Physiologist and active mum! Over the last 15 years, Ange has worked extensively with elite fem...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Sandy Davies is the founder and formulator of HappyPause ™ Balm. Sandy discovered a lack of a simple, preservative-free natural solution to vaginal dryness during her own perimenopause and start...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Alison Brahe Daddo was a household name in the 90s. An entire generation of Australian’s grew up alongside her and now these same women find themselves going through menopause with her! Ali Brah...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. In today's episode I was delighted to sit down with Anna Papaioannoiu or as she's also known, Anna the Anxiety Coach. Anna is a qualified counsellor specialising in anxiety. She supports women t...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. In this episode I share 3 super simple things you can do, starting today, when it feels like perimenopause is kicking your butt! Take the perimenopause quiz Find an AMS Registered Doctor Where...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. Today's episode is a juicy and very open conversation with my guest Kylie Patchett. You are going to love this chat where we dig into Kylie's own perimenopause experience and have a beautifully...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. In today's episode I was humbled to sit down and chat with a remarkable and incredibly inspiring woman, my guest Jane Elliott. We are taken on Jane's journey with cancer, which she was first di...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. In today's episode I was delighted to sit down and have an open and real chat about perimenopause with the divine, Shelly Horton. Shelly is the personification of confidence. She’s a journalist...

Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more. I am so excited to bring you Dear Menopause the podcast, you can expect weekly episodes that are a combination of conversations with stellar women and brilliant experts. In these conversations w...