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My festive gift to you….
A reminder that you deserve to feel good in your body again.
I’m re-sharing some of my most talked-about and shared episodes – including this joyful, honest and slightly cheeky conversation about vaginas, pleasure and ageing well.
What if this season, you gave something back to you?  Because while we’re encouraged to eat well, exercise and optimise our healthspan, the vagina has quietly been left out of the self-care conversation.
I’m joined by Dr. Tania Adib, Consultant Gynaecologist, for a straight-talking conversation about how to have a happy, healthy vagina in midlife and beyond. She shares how you don’t have to put up with discomfort, irritation or a shutdown sex life.
We cover:• Why vaginal dryness affects younger women too — not just women in menopause• Why symptoms like dryness and discomfort don’t just “go away” on their own• How caring for your vagina is part of ageing well• The full spectrum of options — from gentle, non-hormonal care to medical treatments• Why pleasure, comfort and confidence are things we deserve at every stage of life
So pour a drink, wrap some presents, go for a winter walk. This is my holiday gift to you.  
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Is it brain fog — or something more?
Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. In this episode Lisa tackles the question so many women ask in midlife: Is this hormone-related brain fog? Depression? ADHD? Or something more serious?
Psychiatrist and mental health expert Dr. Judith Joseph introduces her 3 P’s framework — Physical Changes, Period Changes and Past History — a practical tool designed to help distinguish menopause-related cognitive and mood changes from clinical depression, so women can pursue the right diagnosis and support.
Menopause-related mental health symptoms often fluctuate. They come and go. Understanding this is key to managing them effectively – so they don’t hold you back!
We also explore:• Why so many women in midlife are being diagnosed with ADHD• How hormone shifts can impact focus, memory and mood• When to consider seeing a hormone specialist first• Practical tools to strengthen cognition, focus and emotional resilience without prescriptions
Knowledge is power. When women understand what’s happening in their bodies — and the options available — they can make informed decisions that support both mental and physical health through midlife and beyond.
 
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Did you know changing how you eat in midlife can reduce perimenopause and menopause symptoms by up to 60%?
In this Hormone–Gut Masterclass, I’m joined by Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, metabolic health expert and author of the upcoming book The Menopause Gut (Pre-Order Now). She explains how shifting hormones reshape our gut — and how simple, sustainable nutrition changes can dramatically change how we feel.
Almost 80% of women experience gut-related issues during this transition. No surprise then, that the gut is a control centre for so many perimenopause and menopause symptoms. It’s responsible for more than digestion — it influences our brain, bones, immunity, mood, cravings and sleep. Nearly every system in the body is connected.
You’ll learn
Smart nutritional shifts that deliver the biggest impact• Why protein becomes non-negotiable in midlife• Fibre is the new “F-word"• Cynthia’s essential habits for starting the new year stronger• How hormones and the gut impact every organ in our body
If you’re wondering how to adjust the way you eat to support your hormones, energy, body and mood — this episode is your roadmap.
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As we move into the holiday period—a time that can feel equal parts joyful and overwhelming—I thought we could all take a moment to pause… and breathe. Literally.
This week, I’m re-sharing one of the most grounding conversations I’ve had on MenoPositive: my conversation with human potential coach and breathwork practitioner Rob Rea.
We often forget that one of the most powerful tools for balancing our hormones, supporting our nervous system,and calming the chaos is right under our nose. Breathwork isn’t just “nice to have”—research shows that just 30 minutes a day can reduce menopause symptoms by up to 52%.And it’s not only about easing hot flashes. The breath can support mood, sleep, anxiety... And it doesn’t just soothe you—it can energise you too. It sharpens clarity, lifts brain fog, and brings you back to yourself.
In this episode, Rob and I explore:🌀 The difference between simply breathing and breathwork🌀 How conscious breath influences cortisol, estrogen, and your nervous system🌀 Practical breath techniques to calm anxiety and lift midlife fatigue🌀 Why breathwork helps with energy crashes and mid-afternoon slumps🌀 Simple, doable ways to weave breathwork into your day—without adding stress
If this season has you moving fast, giving a lot, or craving a moment of calm, this episode is your reminder:  You already have a tool that can help you reset anytime you need it
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Did you know women biologically age faster during menopause?
We outlive men by more than five years — yet we also spend 25% more of our lives in poor health. The longevity gap isn’t because women are weaker. It’s because our biology has been misunderstood, understudied, and dismissed for decades.  But that’s changing. Fast.
Science now recognises the powerful role hormones play— not just for reproduction, but for how we age and how well we live later in life.  As hormones shift, the ripple effects can shape everything from inflammation to cardiovascular risk to how quickly we age.
In this episode, we explore how menopause isn’t just a phase, but a major turning point in female healthspan. Lisa sits down with Nikolina Lauc — longevity trailblazer, co-founder of Women for Longevity, and CEO of GlycanAge, the first company to commercialise an inflammaging clock: a biological age test that measures chronic, low-grade inflammation, one of the strongest predictors of long-term health.
 
Nikolina breaks down:• Why menopause accelerates biological aging — and how we can intervene
• What glycans are and why they’re powerful early biomarkers for menopause prediction and disease risk
• Why HRT is now central to the longevity conversation
• How hormone therapy shifts biological age, inflammation and cardiovascular risk
This episode reframes menopause and HRT as a window of possibility — a moment where women can understand their biology, take control of their health and age on their own terms.
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In this powerful excerpt, we revisit one of our most downloaded episodes — a conversation with Chloé Macintosh, founder of Kama.lab, the intimacy and pleasure education app. We explore conscious pleasure, intimacy and reconnecting with your body during hormone shifts from perimenopause and beyond.
Chloé reframes pleasure as something we generate, not something we wait for or depend on from someone else. When pleasure becomes an inner resource — a life force already living inside us — it transforms how we show up in relationships, and how we show up for ourselves.
We explore:
Why pleasure is a wellbeing practice, not a luxury
Ways women can reconnect with their bodies in peri- and post-menopause
Simple tools to deepen intimacy with a partner — sexual or not
How cultural conditioning has shaped our narratives around sex, and how to rewrite them
How sexuality, used as an energetic practice, can transform your midlife experience
If you’re navigating changes in libido, intimacy or connection, this episode is a reminder that nothing is “lost” — it’s simply evolving. And pleasure, at every age, is yours to create.Give the Kama app a try!  Use code POSITIVE at checkout for 50% off your yearly membership.
Knowledge is power. When you understand what is happening in your body - and what options are out there - you can make informed choices that support your physical and mental health, so you can get back to feeling your best. 
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What if your next biohack was 100% natural?
In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore how the wisdom of herbs and plant medicine — used for centuries by civilisations from Ancient Egypt and Greece to the Vikings, and central to Chinese and Ayurvedic approaches to women’s health — can support you from perimenopause and beyond.  I found this a fascinating discussion and reminder of how nature has long offered tools to support our bodies long before synthetic medicine or HRT.
Lisa is joined by Jenya Di Pierro, founder of Cloud Twelve Wellness and Lifestyle Club in Notting Hill, London. She’s a naturopath, herbalist, homeopath and somatic hypnotherapist. Recognised for her Outstanding Contribution to Natural Medicine, Jenya specialises in women’s health — from fertility to menopause.
You’ll learn:
How herbalism and naturopathy approach menopause vs conventional medicine
What exactly are – and the real power behind - phytoestrogens, adaptogens, and other “plant allies”
Using herbs safely, with or without HRT
The adrenals as “back-up ovaries”
Small daily rituals — from teas to sunlight — that help your body
Whether you’re curious, sceptical, or ready to try something new, this conversation reminds us that there are many options for women to manage their menopause.
**And as promised, here is Jenya’s recipe for her Fire Cider Immune Booster to make at home**
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What if you could see your body recharging — cell by cell?
It’s called “wind in trees” therapy so ICYMI, I spoke to Andy Smith from Cellar8 to explore how PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) and Red Light therapy can support women through perimenopause and menopause.  This is bigger than beauty, it’s biology! 
Seven out of 10 use cases for PEMF therapy are osteoperosis.  From energy and sleep to bone and heart health, PEMF and near-infrared light works at a cellular level, improving blood flow, oxygenation, and communication between your cells — helping your body function more efficiently. For women, that means:
Better circulation and energy
Improved bone density and recovery
Support for sleep, mood and hormone balance
Boosted skin and hair health
This is a non-pharmaceutical, science-backed approach to help your body thrive through hormone shifts.Knowledge is power.  When you understand what is happening in your body - and what options are out there - you can make informed choices that support your physical and mental health, so you can get back to feeling your best. To learn more:
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