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Did you know perimenopause can start 7–10 years before you’re officially in menopause?
 
If you’re in your 30’s or 40’s and noticing changes like forgetfulness, migraines, irregular periods, or heightened anxiety, you could be experiencing perimenopause without even realising it.
The good news? There are plenty of solutions—from simple lifestyle tweaks to hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—that can help you navigate this transition with confidence.
In this episode of MenoPositive the podcast, Dr. Shahzadi Harper, known as The Perimenopause Doctor and founder of The Harper Clinic, breaks down the mental and physical symptoms to watch for, as well as offering practical, no-nonsense information, advice and practical tips to help you take control of your hormones and navigate this hormone shift with confidence.
With over 30 years of medical expertise, Dr. Harper shows that perimenopause isn’t just a phase to manage; it’s an opportunity to emerge stronger and more self-assured. Listen in to explore how your hormones regulate various body systems, what GLP-1 can do, and when it’s time to seek professional advice.
You’ll Learn:
The biological changes behind perimenopause
Common symptoms - and why they’re often mistaken for “life stress”
The scoop on HRT and how it can help
Key insights on GLP-1
Practical tips to reclaim your health and wellbeing
 
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- Find her book:  The Perimenopause Solution
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Did you know strength training is a physical, mental and metabolic goldmine for women during perimenopause and post menopause?
We often hear about declining oestrogen levels and the heightened risk of bone loss or osteoporosis as we age. But here’s what I want more women to know:  There are proactive ways to supplement what our hormones do—or once did. And strength training is one of those things.  
Tune in for a great conversation with Aoife Okonedo Martin, global Women’s Health and Fitness Lead at Ultimate Performance. Their approach to personal training and wellness is now part of collaborative research with Cambridge University and Aoife is renowned for helping clients achieve phenomenal results - at any age. 
 
You’ll learn:
How strength training not only supports physical health, but also boosts metabolic and psychological well-being
Difference between strength training and resistance training
How to progress your workouts to maintain and build LEAN muscle
Why building strength also means building resilience
Truths and myths about muscle growth and fat loss
Practical ways to introduce resistance training into your routine—no matter your fitness level
 
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Connect with Ultimate Performance on Instagram
Check out Ultimate Performance blog for tips and videos
Check out James Clear, author of Atomic Habits
Lyle McDonald’s “The Women’s Book”
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Ever wondered how your diet impacts menopause symptoms? Discover how simple changes to what you eat can reduce symptoms and support hormonal balance.
Clinical Nutritionist and Health Coach Flora Budenberg explains the physiological effects behind common menopause challenges like mood swings, sleep disturbances, and weight gain and how to nourish your way to a better menopause.
You’ll learn:
How female sex hormones connect to other hormone systems in the body
The role of key nutrients to support mood, anxiety and sleep
Looking at what, when and why you eat
The importance of nurturing a healthy gut microbiome
 Sometimes you don’t have to change anything
 What every person needs to know about supplements
 
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Ever wondered why words like “atrophy” are used to describe female sexual health. but men only have a little “dysfunction”?  In this episode, we're diving into the world of vaginal health. Oh yes, we’re going there and it may tickle a little! Join Lisa and special guest Dr. Tania Adib for a candid and empowering conversation on maintaining a healthy and beautiful vagina.
You’ll learn:
How vaginal health changes as we age.
How to maintain a fabulous, healthy vagina and what happens if you don’t.
Why vaginal dryness can effect young women,  not just menopausal women.
Natural remedies to the latest medical treatments to address discomfort and have you feeling your best again.
The importance of breaking taboos and empowering women through knowledge.
 
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Did you know a healthy diet can reduce menopause symptoms by 35% in just 12 weeks?
Dr. Sarah Berry, Chief Scientist at ZOE is with us to share groundbreaking insights from the world’s largest study on how diet impacts menopause symptoms.
You’ll learn:
Science-backed strategies to optimize your nutrition
Simple changes that deliver maximum benefit
Foods to support a positive menopause experience—and foods to avoid
How the drop in estrogen impacts body fat, hunger cues, and glucose metabolism
Why menopause and women’s health have been historically understudied.
 
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