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Want to learn how to strengthen your mental health and happiness in the thick of hormonal shifts?
In this episode we explore how hormone shifts affect our cognitive abilities, mental health and emotional resilience, along with tools to help you feel like you again.
Lisa sits down with Dr. Judith Joseph, globally-recognised psychiatrist, researcher, mental health advocate and social media phenomenon. You may have seen her fun videos on TikTok or Instagram  - or seen her seated next to Naomi Watts, Brooke Shields, Drew Barrymore, Emma Grede or Mel Robbins… Together they break open the conversation around mental health and menopause. 
You’ll learn:
The impact of hormone shifts on the brain
How to tell if it’s perimenopause/menopause vs depression, anxiety, even ADHD
The difference between emotional health and mental health
How these are fluctuations and not a sign of decline
How to prepare for menopause like you prepare for your future
Dr. Judith also shares insights from her groundbreaking clinical study on High Functioning Depression (HFD)— finally giving a name to the quiet struggle of keeping it together for everyone else, while your own joy slips away.
 
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Curious why your skin suddenly feels different—and what you can do about it?
In this short but skin-savvy episode, the brilliant Dr. Alexis Granite, one of the world’s leading medical and aesthetic dermatologists, joins Lisa to break down the top 6 skincare concerns women face during perimenopause and menopause—and what you can do about them.
From managing hormonal acne to reviving radiance, tackling hair loss and getting your glow back, this is your cheat sheet to feeling confident in the skin you’re in.
Knowledge is power. When you understand what's happening in your body, you can make choices that support your physical and mental health so you can get back to feeling your best.
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Did you know one of the most powerful tools for balancing your hormones was right under your nose - literally?
In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore how just 30 minutes of daily breathwork can reduce menopause symptoms by up to 52%. And it’s not just about easing hot flashes—breathwork supports mood, sleep, PMS symptoms, headaches, anxiety, and even sexual wellbeing.
But here’s the real magic: the right breath practice doesn’t just calm your nervous system—it can also boost your energy, sharpen your focus, and help you feel more like you again.
Lisa sits down with human potential coach and breathwork practitioner @RobRea_ to unpack how the breath can be a secret weapon for women in perimenopause and menopause. Together they discuss:
The difference between breathing and breathwork
How conscious breathing affects cortisol, estrogen, and nervous system regulation
Simple breath techniques that calm anxiety and lift brain fog
Why breathwork helps with energy crashes and mid-afternoon slumps
The best way to build breathwork into your daily life—even if you’re busy or sceptical
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Looking for a powerful way to take control of your body during perimenopause and menopause?
In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore 3 science-backed reasons strength training is a game-changer for women in midlife: physiological, psychological, and metabolic.
Discover how lifting weights can protect against bone loss, boost your mood, reduce anxiety, and fire up your metabolism to support healthy weight management. Whether you’re new to resistance training or already lifting, this conversation will give you the confidence and evidence to prioritise strength as a cornerstone of your menopause wellbeing plan.
Knowledge is power. When you understand what's happening in your body, you can make choices that support your physical and mental health so you can get back to feeling your best.
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Have you heard of the gender pleasure gap? Why do we celebrate men having active sex lives into their 60s, 70s, and beyond—while women's pleasure is overlooked or treated like it has an expiry date?
But here’s the truth: pleasure doesn’t have an expiry date. It evolves. And just like our careers, our relationships, and our identities—our sexual selves can deepen, expand, and transform during the menopause transition.
Don’t miss this expansive episode where Lisa speaks with Chloe Macintosh, intimacy and relationship coach, sex educator and founder of the sexual wellness app Kama.  Get ready to reimagine sex, pleasure, and intimacy -  all of them essential pillars of our wellbeing and happiness.
You’ll learn:
How to practice conscious pleasure daily, no matter your age
How to experience intimacy and sexual satisfaction beyond the genitals
Practical tools to overcome common menopause intimacy barriers
Why foreplay, curiosity and embodiment matter more than ever in midlife
How menopause can unlock new freedom and sexual empowerment
 
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Struggling with weight gain, low mood or poor sleep during perimenopause or menopause? 
Lisa speaks with Clinical Nutritionist and Health Coach Flora Budenberg, founder of Peach Health, about the 3 top symptoms that send women looking for answers.
Tune in as Lisa tackles weight gain, mood and sleep head on.  Learn about the “Protein Leverage Effect” and why you need to understand it, why prioritizing a protein-rich breakfast can help stabilize weight, how estrogen effects your brain chemistry and why a consistent sleep and wake time can make all the difference.
Knowledge is power. When you understand what's happening in your body, you can make choices that support your physical and mental health so you can get back to feeling your best.
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What if menopause wasn’t a crisis to manage but an invitation to regenerate?
Have you heard of regenerative health? It’s the art and science of creating the right conditions for your body to heal itself, cell by cell, breath by breath. That’s the power of PEMF – pulsed electromagnetic field therapy - and Red Light therapy.  Far from “woo-woo”, these science-backed tools have been used by professional athletes, NASA astronauts and functional doctors to recharge the body’s energy and support cellular repair and bone health. 
During perimenopause and menopause, many women say they just feel “off” – less energy, more reactive, a sense they’re not operating at 100%.  PEMF and Red Light therapy work like a battery charger for your cells – restoring the body’s natural energy balance and creating the optimal environment to heal.
This goes beyond collagen and beauty.  It’s biology.
🎧 In this episode we explore:
Why cells have an electrical charge and what happens when they’re damaged or fatigued
How PEMF boosts cellular energy (ATP), enhances bone strength and regulates hormones
The impact of PEMF in treating osteoporosis
How red and near-infrared light therapy can improve energy, reduce fatigue, pain and inflammation
How both therapies promote holistic wellbeing—from mood to skin
How both therapies are non-invasive solutions for menopause symptoms
Our guest Andy Smith, PEMF Therapy Expert, founder and CEO of NewMedLtd shares how a personal health scare inspired him to champion these therapies and create Celler8, bringing regenerative wellness to more people.
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Did you know only 10-20% of women experiencing vaginal dryness seek medical support?
Many think it’s just part of perimenopause and menopause, but vaginal health can continue to decline if left untreated. The good news is all these concerns are very normal and very treatable!
In this episode, Lisa speaks with leading consultant gynaecologist, Dr. Tania Adib.  She shares five non-hormonal and hormonal treatment options to help you feel yourself again.  They also discuss how it’s time for women to own their sexual health and happiness.
Tune in for a "Harry-Met-Sally" moment, how some of the best things in life are "Made in Italy" and how "it's all about the women now!"
Knowledge is power. When you understand what's happening in your body, you can make choices that support your physical and mental health so you can get back to feeling your best. 
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