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Perimenopause WTF?Building Strength During Perimenopause For Your Body & Mind with Amanda Thebe & Steph GaudreauWelcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, and simplify your perimenopause journey.“Building Strength During Perimenopause For Your Body & Mind”In this episode, we’re joined by two powerhouse voices in women’s health and fitness, Steph Gaudreau and Amanda Thebe, for an honest, informative conversation ab...2025-05-221h 00
The African StorytellerThebe Ikalafeng on Branding Africa, One Journey at a TimeJoin us as we explore the power of branding, identity, and leadership in Africa with our distinguished guest, Thebe Ikalafeng—founder and chairman of Brand Africa. A visionary pan-African marketer and award-winning strategist, Thebe has shaped over 100 brands across the continent and serves as a non-executive director on both private and public sector boards. Get ready for an inspiring conversation that blends storytelling, leadership, and the essence of Africa’s evolving identity!2025-03-2659 min
Africa Here and NOW Trump's Golden Opportunity to Africa with Thebe IkalafengMarketing guru THEBE IKALAFENG reflects on the current tensions in US-South African relations and suggests that by stopping US aid, President Trump is presenting the continent with a golden opportunity. It's time, Thebe says, for African countries to leverage their resources better and understand their value. The end of western aid should lead to new economic strategies and add urgency to the implementation of measures like the AfCFTA - the agreement that seeks to open borders on the continent and thereby facilitate intra-African trade.Home-grown African brands exist, but Thebe's research as the continent's...2025-03-2031 min
Lowering the Barrier31: Menopause 101 w/ Amanda ThebeIn this must-listen conversation, Amanda Thebe—fitness and women’s health expert, best-selling author of Menopocalypse, and Canada’s first menopause workplace educator—breaks down what every woman should know about menopause.Featured in Oprah, Shape, and CBC Radio, Amanda shares the biological changes, the importance of symptom tracking, and how to take charge of your health. We also discuss practical wellness strategies, hormone therapy, and how men can better support the women in their lives.If you’ve ever felt unprepared for menopause, this episode will give you the knowledge and confidence to navigate it head-on...2025-03-041h 12
The Inspired TriathleteEpisode #25 Amanda Thebe on Menopause, Endurance, and Strength for Female AthletesSend me a message, how did you enjoy the show?In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Thebe, fitness coach, author of Menopocalypse, and fierce advocate for women’s health. Amanda shares her journey into the fitness space, including learning to swim as an adult and how that experience was one of her proudest achievements.We dive into key topics for female triathletes navigating ageing and hormonal changes, including:🏊♀️ Reframing mindset around ageing and performance 💪 Why strength training is essential for women 🌀 The impact of hormonal fluctuations on training & recovery 🥗 Nutrition...2025-03-0458 min
Zorgklank - handvatten voor professionals in de zorgS1E12: Innovatie bij Thebe; nieuwe dingen doen die werken en stoppen met wat niet meer werktWelkom bij deze inspirerende en leerzame podcast, waarin we in gesprek gaan met Robert van Berkel, programmamanager bij Thebe. Thebe levert wijkverpleging, specialistische zorg, thuisbegeleiding en dagbesteding in 19 gemeenten in West- en Midden-Brabant. Daarnaast bieden zij zorg in 25 woonzorgcentra in de regio. Robert vertelt over het belang van wendbaar blijven in een steeds veranderend zorglandschap. Hoe doet Thebe dat en welke programma’s lopen er om innovatie te versnellen? Thebe streeft naar een toekomst waarin optimalisatie, innovatie en transformatie centraal staan. Op dit moment zitten ze in de innovatie-fase om een wendbare organisatie te worden. Inn...2025-02-1445 min
AfricanOptimist - how we thrive against great odds#12 Dr Thebe Ikalafeng - 'The African who travelled from his small town in Kimberley, to the top of Kilimanjaro, to the rest of the continent.'Meet the founder of Brand Africa, Dr Thebe Ikalafeng.Once decked out in immaculate corporate suits, he is now a walking celebration of African creativity and haute couture, a mentor to many a young talented creative bubbling up through the entrepreneurial ranks and a passionate promoter and protector of all things branded African.Much is written and broadcast about this award-winning marketer. But now he has written a book in which he is the teller of his marketing tales and his turn away from corporate and big brand marketing towards marketing an entire continent. This...2024-12-051h 02
Mastering MenopauseAmanda Thebe on Navigating Menopause with ConfidenceAmanda Thebe, author of the bestselling book Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too. Amanda’s journey from a personal trainer to a leading advocate for women's health in menopause.Amanda’s Menopause Journey: Amanda shares her struggles with perimenopause, including misdiagnoses and lack of support, which inspired her to dive into evidence-based research and create a platform for helping women navigate menopause with confidence.Misinformation and Advocacy: They discuss the predatory marketing practices targeting menopausal women, emphasizing the importance of seeking valid, evidence-based information and avoiding "magic pill...2024-12-0137 min
Zorgklank - handvatten voor professionals in de zorgS1E2: Ontdek hoe Thebe grenzen verlegt met innovatieve hulpmiddelenHoe implementeer je baanbrekende innovaties in de zorg en schaal je ze succesvol op? Roel van Schilt, verpleegkundige en Raadslid bij de VAR van Thebe, deelt in gesprek met Aiko hoe Thebe vooroploopt in het omarmen van innovatie. Denk aan praktische uitvindingen zoals de oogdruppelbril en de steunkousenhulp, die het leven van cliënten én zorgprofessionals een stuk makkelijker maken. Hoe kwamen deze ideeën tot stand? Welke obstakels moesten ze overwinnen? En wat kun jij leren om dit soort projecten in jouw organisatie succesvol te maken? Luister naar dez...2024-11-2241 min
The Talking PointFriday Wind Down with ThebeOur next guest hails from Polokwane and has had music pumping through his veins since he was born. He was inspired by his father who was a musician, composer and a businessman. This would lead him to studying sound engineering and work as club DJ, while also composing songs for friends. He would end up being offered a record deal by Oskido, after he heard Thebe’s song, whilst performing at the same club. He has become one of the most influential figures in the music industry and a pioneer of kwaito music. Over his career, Thebe has gone on...2024-11-0833 min
Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo34. My Partner is Going Through Menopause. Now, What?....With Tammy Faulds and Amanda ThebeSo, you're in perimenopause, but how well is your partner supporting you? Need some help? This is the episode for you and them! Life coach and founder of menopause support group Fontanne, Tammy Faulds (@innertravelcoach) and author of "Menopocalypse", fitness and women's health expert, Amanda Thebe (@amanda.thebe) give practical advice and tips for partners (and families) who want to support us, but don't know how. Listen for yourself, then pass this on to them! This episode is supported by Always Discreet (@AlwaysDiscreet on Instagram)! Click here for your Al...2024-10-2455 min
Move Daily TalksMove Daily Talks: Cortisol, Hormone Therapy, Menopause Advocacy with Amanda Thebe | EPS. 9Send us a textAmanda Thebe discusses menopause advocacy, hormone therapy, and cortisol management, emphasizing the importance of workplace support and the benefits of strength training for women's health.00:00 Introduction to Amanda Thebe and her expertise in menopause advocacy and education06:40 Advocacy for Menopause Awareness and Education 13:20 Menopause advocacy in the workplace and its impact on mental health 20:00 Empowering women to speak up about menopause and its symptoms26:37 Understanding the difference between regulated and unregulated hormone therapy (MHT, HRT, BHRT definitions) 33:13 Discussion on the challenges of hormone ther...2024-08-1054 min