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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Menopause at Work: Diversity and Inclusion MatterIn this episode of the Sexy Aging podcast, host Tracy Minnoch-Nuku speaks with Lisa Mulligan, CEO and founder of Culture Ministry, about the importance of menopause support in the workplace and the broader context of diversity and inclusion. They discuss the challenges women face in leadership roles, the cultural insights gained from living in diverse regions, and the need for organizations to create sustainable practices that support all employees, particularly women experiencing menopause. The conversation highlights the importance of engaging men in these discussions and the need for community support as women navigate their careers and personal lives during...2025-06-2338 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40EPISODE 103: When a Man talks MenopauseIn this episode of the Sexy Ageing podcast, host Tracy Minnoch-Nuku speaks with Joe Hoye, a fitness professional dedicated to empowering women over 40. Joe shares his personal journey into fitness, the importance of understanding women's health, particularly regarding muscle mass and aging, and the mindset shifts necessary for women experiencing menopause. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness around menopause and the psychological symptoms that accompany it, as well as Joe's future aspirations to spread his message and help as many people as possible.CONNECT WITH JOE HOYEWEBSITEINSTAGRAM2025-04-0431 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40EPISODE 102: The Fog has ClearedIn this episode of the Sexy Ageing podcast, host Tracy Minnoch-Nuku and guest Stella MacGregor discuss the journey from perimenopause to postmenopause. They share personal experiences, unique symptoms, and the empowerment that comes with navigating this life stage. The conversation emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes, mental health, and the hope that lies in postmenopause, encouraging women to embrace their strength and purpose as they age.Stella is a long-time subscriber in the Sexy Ageing app and an incredible example of a woman who has come through the toughest of perimenopause stronger and more resilient. 2025-03-1331 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40EPISODE 101: Are we STILL Drinking?In this episode of the podcast, Tracy discusses the impact of alcohol on menopause with guest Ange Chappel, founder of the Mind the Sip app.
They explore the cultural attitudes towards alcohol, personal journeys with drinking, and strategies for reducing alcohol intake. The conversation emphasizes the importance of making mindful choices regarding alcohol consumption, especially for women navigating menopause. They also touch on the changing perspectives of future generations towards alcohol and health.
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40EPISODE 100 - The Everything Menopause Conversation100 Episodes in the Sexy Ageing Podcast!
And how fitting that I get to speak with Niki Bezzant, Author of “This Changes Everything: the honest guide to menopause and perimenopause” and “The Everything Guide: Hormones, Health and Happiness in menopause, midlife and beyond” for the 100th episode and the final one for 2024.
Niki and I have had quite similar perimenopause experiences, but as we know, it’s different for every woman. We also wanted to review the state of menopause the past few years and ultimately highlight that research, care and support IS getting better and yet there is st...2024-12-1252 min
Women's Fitness PodcastEmpowering Midlife: Fitness, Menopause & Hormone Health with Tracy Minnoch-NukuIn this episode, Mish interviews Tracy Minnoch-Nuku, CEO of Sexy Aging, who shares her journey in the fitness industry and the challenges of balancing family and career. With over 30 years of experience, including roles at Fitness First Asia and Les Mills, Tracy highlights the importance of understanding menopause and hormone health. She discusses the creation of her fitness app tailored for midlife women, emphasising personalised nutrition and exercise plans. Tracy’s passion for supporting women through menopause led her to launch her podcast, "Sexy Ageing," and write "My Menopause Memoir," which offers evidence-based insights on ma...2024-11-0542 min
I Am That Content Creator PodcastEp#26 I Am...Navigating Content Creation for someone over 40 & winning with Tracy Minnoch-NukuSend us a textPrepare to be swept away by the magnetic Tracy Minnoch-Nuku, as she takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of cultivating a brand from the ground up. Tracy Minnoch is the Founder and CEO of Sexy Ageing - digital resources that support women through menopause. Our conversation peels back the layers on what it really means to transform from a traditional fitness club founder to a digital marketing powerhouse. Tracy's story isn't just motivational; it's packed with tangible tactics for anyone eager to leave their mark in the...2024-04-0748 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Fitness Support for Midlife WomenI met Mish Wright at the recent Fuel Women's Fitness Business Summit in Auckland, New Zealand. I knew we would hit it off and so this podcast interview is a collaboration - we are sharing this episode across both our podcast!
Mish Wright, a B.Ed and Dip Teach graduate, is an acclaimed women's health and fitness educator. Awarded Educator of the Year in NZ (2023) and Australia (2021), she heads education at Women's Fitness Education, hosting webinars, a podcast, and blogs. Mish founded the Women's Health and Fitness Summit, innovates training for diverse female life...2024-04-0551 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Transitions and Transformation in MidlifeKylie Gates is the Creative Director for Les Mills International, a Transformation Coach AND my Co-Host for the Women's Wellness Retreat in Bali in June 2024!
Kylie was on the Sexy Ageing podcast in March 2021. So much has transformed for both of us, including Kylie adding transition and transformational coaching as part of her human design toolbox.
In this episode we cover:
- Living a life at your highest purpose
- Challenges and transitions that happen during midlife (also known as midlife crisis)
- Having the courage to fulfil your...2024-03-2531 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: When MHT (menopause hormone therapy) isn't workingMHT - menopause hormone therapy - also known as HRT is one of the the first line treatments for women suffering from menopause symptoms. 80% of women taking MHT have seen an improvement in their symptoms and for many women, it's a lifesaver.
And that leaves another 20% of women who are not having the same success. So what happens now?
Dr Sunita Chelva is a Women's Health GP Menopause Specialist who is passionate about menopause medicine. Sunita is Co-Founder of "Hera Menopause and Women's Health", the first GP-led menopause clinician Perth, Australia.
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: The Women Circle SwitzerlandA shocking realisation that no one was talking freely about menopause in Switzerland, was the catalyst for the work of Dr Adrian Krahn and Dr Joelle Zingraff. They are the Founders of The Women Circle Switzerland, an online support tool helping women understand their menopause journey as well as offering supplement support.
WEBSITE: The Women Circle
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: From Pregnancy to Perimenopause with Dr Premitha DamodaranDr Premitha Damodaran is an icon in Malaysia. As a leading OB/GYN in Malaysia, she has also led the conversation and support for menopause for the last 20 years. Her mission is to normalise menopause and take away the taboo and the stigma attached to it; allowing women to empower themselves in their menopausal years.
Dr Premitha delivered my son 11 years ago when I lived in Malaysia. When I went into perimenopause, I didn’t know Dr Premitha was the doctor I should have spoken to and then I repatriated to New Zealand - me and my symptoms and a...2024-01-2933 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: That Post-Menopause Life with Chrissy HearnChrissy Hearn is a riot! With a TikTok handle of "Chrissy50andcranky", Chrissy brings laughter and lightness to women worldwide with her musings on life as a 50+ year old woman.
Chrissy shares her experience through menopause and how she has reinvented herself in her post-menopause years and is ready to help other women do the same. Find and follow Chrissy if this episode resonates with you.
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Menopause the Natural Way with Kirsty Strowger“It’s insulting how a supplement brand can pop out ONE product to fix ALL your symptoms - we aren’t about that” Kirsty Strowger
From beauty to colon hydrotherapy to one of Australia’s leading women’s health supplements companies, Kirsty Strowger is the OG hustler, business maven, and health trend spotter.
With long-held passions for inner health and natural healing, Kirsty Strowger started Nature’s Help 2012 as a weight loss supplement manufacturer with over 400 Australian stockists. In 2014 she added to her e-commerce success with the creation of Turmeric Australia, which after a short time was and sti...2023-12-2136 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Menopause and MindfulnessCara Bradley, a seasoned mind-body expert and menopause performance coach with over 30 years of experience, is widely acknowledged for her transformative wellness and performance teaching and programs. She is passionate about empowering high-performing women to thrive through menopause by optimizing their mindset and lifestyle habits.
Cara, the author of "On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine," is also the visionary Founder of the Verge Yoga Center. She was named among the "Top 12 Most Powerful Women in the Mindfulness Movement" by Mindful Magazine in 2020.
I know for a lot of women, t...2023-12-0634 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Psilocybin and Women's HealthAuthor Jennifer Chesak is a medical journalist and fact-checker who knows what it’s like to live with chronic illness and get medically gaslighted. “I am the type of girl who does her research—like a lot of it,” she says. “I’ve researched psilocybin at length, specifically how psilocybin affects and may help women or people assigned female at birth, whether therapeutically, spiritually, or recreationally. You’ll find a synthesis of that research—along with personal stories, including my own—in this book.”
No other book on psilocybin investigates the intersection of magic mushrooms with women...2023-11-2245 min
Online Business Launchpad | Start An Online Business | Online Business GrowthTurning Hot Flashes Into Business Plans: Menopause Through an Entrepreneur's Lens With Tracy Minnoch-NukuHave you reached the point in life where you or your business or personal partner are starting to experience menopause-related symptoms? Things like brain fog or hot flashes? And you and/or your partner are starting to feel the impact, not just on work tasks, but also on relationships and self-confidence? Menopause and its various associated symptoms can have a huge impact on women and their careers. And for Tracy Minnoch-Nuku, that impact was the trigger for changing the direction of her business. Tracy Minnoch-Nuku is an educator, speaker, facilitator and coach. And she is an e...2023-11-1532 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: The Reinvention QueenMidlife can be confronting AND it can also be a time to reinvent the second half of your life. I've often spoken of my desire to live the second half of my life with full intention and purpose but to get there, it's quite the journey!
Cue Judy King - Global Speaker | Human Design & Mindset Coach | Coach Trainer | Empowering women to lead boldly, unapologetically embracing their true selves + bring dreams to life!
Judy and I have a decades long friendship and I'm so excited to follow alongside her journey and how she transforming other women's...2023-10-3049 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: The No-BS Way to Exercise in MidlifeIn this episode, I interview Nikki Ellis, Owner of Cinch Training in Melbourne, Australia.
Nikki is a passionate PT and thriving entrepreneur. She is the co-author of two books and was a university academic in the College of Exercise and Sports Science at Victoria University for seventeen years, lecturing in resistance training and teaching thousands of undergraduates during this time.
Nikki has transferred this love of teaching and sharing of knowledge to her successful podcast Find your Fierce with Nikki Ellis as well as running the morning group PT sessions at Cinch.
Nikki has presented at multiple conferences around th...2023-10-1649 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Muslim and MenopauseMy guest, Aamilah is a pioneer in the world of menopause. An expert by lived in experience, she enables women to advocate for themselves and empowers them to make informed choices about their personal hormone health, from menstruation to perimenopause and beyond.
In this episode, Aamilah shares:
- her struggle with endometriosis and finding support
- her hysterectomy and how this propelled her into surgical menopause
- her Islam faith and how this supports her day-to-day life with menopause symptoms
- the support she offers other Muslim women and...2023-09-1145 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: The Impact of Evolution on Reproduction and MenopauseAs the author of “A Brief History of the Female Body” releasing in August 2023, Dr Deena Emera helps to unpack the purpose of menopause and shares fascinating insights into the evolution of female reproduction.
Deena started her science education at UC Berkeley, where she majored in Integrative Biology (and Middle Eastern Studies). She completed a Masters at NYU and a Ph.D at Yale where she studied the evolution of periods, pregnancy, and labour in humans and mammals.
Deena is now a Senior Scientist and Writer-in-Residence in the Center for Reproductive Longevity and Equality at the B...2023-07-2552 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Navigating Menopause in the WorkplaceMy guest today is Helen Brown, Head of Media and Investment at PHD in New Zealand. Helen and I have actually met in person, unlike so many of my guests. Helen invited me to speak for a women’s leadership luncheon held at Google HQ on menopause. Helen’s honesty and openness to sharing with other women is BRAVE. Here is Helen’s story.
In this episode, Helen and I discuss:
Helen’s experience with menopause symptoms in the workplace
The challenges of not knowing about menopause symptoms and how this imp...2023-07-1134 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Sanjith Shetty is a man on a menopause missionSanjith and I connected over LinkedIn and the topic "menopause". My curiosity was piqued. I'm used to seeing fellow GenX women building resources and advocating for better menopause care at work and home, so to speak with Sanjith who has invested in menopause care, was brilliant. Sanjith is obviously passionate about helping the 150 million women in India in menopause, but he's not planning on stopping there! By 2025, there will be 1 billion women globally in the menopause life stage and there is much work to be done to support them. I'm voting for Sanjith as "Male Menopause Advocate of the...2023-03-2742 min
Women CEO In ReflectionTracy Minnoch-NukuTracy Minnoch-Nuku is an educated and experienced advocate for women's health and fitness. She has over 30 years in the fitness industry, as a Group Fitness Teacher and Personal Trainer, and also developing teams and fitness training programs in Asia. When Tracy entered the phase of her life in menopause, her experience was messy. Her symptoms negatively impacted both her physical and mental health, work life and relationships. Tracy documents all of her experience in her book “My Menopause Memoir” as talks about menopause in her highly acclaimed podcast “Sexy Ageing”. https://www.sexyageing.com/2022-11-2321 min
The Nutrition Classroom by BePureTracy Minnoch-Nuku: The Anti-Anti-Ageing Movement: Wellness for LongevityIn this episode, The BePure Podcast takes a deep dive into the anti-anti-ageing movement and wellness for longevity with Tracy Minnoch-Nuku. Tracy is an educated and experienced advocate for women's health and fitness. But Tracy’s own experience with menopause was messy. Without any prior warning, her symptoms began to accelerate and negatively impacted on her physical and mental health, work life and relationships. Tracy documents all of her symptoms and experiences in her book “My Menopause Memoir” as well as through her highly acclaimed podcast “Sexy Ageing”.
Join us for the next weekly dose of wellness with world...2022-10-1343 min
Kellums & Grossi PodcastMy Menopause Memoir w/Author Tracy Minnoch-NukuTracy Minnoch-Nuku on Instagram Find her book on AMAZON Visit Tracy's website HERE Mother to 2 children (Jazz 16 years and Sol, 8 years).Tracy is a Group Class Trainer, Personal Trainer, Training Manager, Mentor andFitness Business Consultant, Podcaster.After 33 years in the fitness industry, Tracy still continues to coach andlead group classes to feel what the people in her classes areexperiencing.The energy, the vibe and the shared love of movement are areflection of the passion she gifts to to every person in e...2022-07-1234 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: Microbiome MagicIf you've ever wanted to know what the "microbiome" is and the role it plays in your health overall, then this is the episode for you! Karin van Vliet works with Super Synbiotics in Singapore - a Swedish health supplement that combines probiotics (bacteria) and prebiotics (fibre).
We discussed
- what is the microbiome?
- the signs and symptoms of an unbalanced gut flora
- inflammation triggers in the gut
- the gut/brain relationship
- quick hacks to improving your gut microbiome
https://supersynbiotics.sg/
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Peri Menopause PowerCelebrating the gift of ageing with Tracy Minnoch-NukuIn this week's episode with speak with women's health and fitness author, podcaster and all round awesome woman Tracy Minnoch-Nuku. Tracy is an educated and experienced advocate for women's health and fitness. With over 30 years in the fitness industry, Tracy began her career as a Group Fitness Teacher and Personal Trainer where she transformed bodies and lives through fitness and nutrition. Tracy’s own experience with menopause was messy. Without any prior warning, her symptoms began to accelerate and negatively impact on her physical and mental health, work life and relationships. Tracy documents all of her...2022-07-0435 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: Menopause in a Same Sex RelationshipIn recognition of Pride Month, I was honoured to interview my favourite same sex couple - my sister Tia Minnoch and her partner, Jenny Grant. The menopause journey is a challenge in a relationship where you are trying to explain to your partner what you are experiencing, let alone TWO women going through it together. I'm so grateful that Tia and Jenny were happy to chat with me on the podcast to represent the rainbow community in menopause.
We also talk about our new Public Holiday in New Zealand - Matariki - the Maori New Year. We a...2022-06-2852 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40Is MENOPAUSE Knocking you around? I can help!I've been working on a course to help women figure out the menopause transition. This course is a compliment to the podcast and book and is going to help you through the following pillars:
1. Hormones - what's happening?
2. Sleep - why it's so important
3. Fitness Training in Menopause
4. Nutrition for Menopause
5. Stress, Rest and Recovery
6. Joy and Community
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Women in Fitness BusinessPerimenopause, Menopause and Coaching Women Over 40: Tracy Minnoch-NukuPerimenopause represents a significant chunk of a woman's life; yet it's rarely discussed, and women are often at a loss when it comes to managing symptoms. Tracy Minnoch-Nuku wants to change all that.Minnoch-Nuku (B.Ph.Ed - Otago, NZ and MBA, Vic, Melb.) is an educated and experienced advocate for women's health and fitness. She’s the author of My Menopause Memoir and the creator and host of the acclaimed podcast, Sexy Ageing. Through her platform, she's begun a frank and open conversation to help women navigate this change—and thrive. In this...2022-06-0130 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40Chapters 11 & 12: Stress, Mood Swings and AnxietyIn this deeply personal episode, I share how the perimenopause change impacted my stress and state of mind. When others may view you as a "motivated, confident go-getter" and you are having massive anxiety in your day-to-day work and home life, there is also a lot of shame with sharing that you might need help. I didn't know these emotions and experiences were linked to menopause - I wish I had known. I also got to speak with Clarissa Kristjansson who shares her story in my book "My Menopause Memoir"
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Keeping it Real with Leah SimmonsLeah Simmons is a certified Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer and Kundalini Yoga Teacher. She has dedicated over 14 years to transforming people’s physiques (including her own) but soon realised that just training your body wasn’t enough to make you happy. After moving to Bali in 2015, Leah embarked on a 4-year journey of self-discovery to uncover exactly what it took to be truly healthy and truly happy.
Leah created KAAIAA; a fitness program to help people unlock the courage and strength inside themselves to go beyond what they think is possible… and ultimately transform their life.
Her...2022-05-2344 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Body Positivity in MidlifeI want to thank Kimberley Holiday-Coleman for her honest and candid interview on surviving colorectal cancer and living with a colostomy bag. In a world where midlife women often struggle with their changing bodies, Kimberley cracks open what it means to be positive in your body. Post cancer, Kimberley went on to win a burlesque competition, walk in a Melbourne Fashion Week show and had her photos shared with Dove, all while baring her colostomy bag and post operative scars.
Today, this mom of 6 kiddos and wife of 22+ years offers a refreshing perspective on body image, self-acceptance, c...2022-05-1633 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40Chapter 9 & 10: Brain Fog & Memory LossAccording to a study conducted by the British Menopause Society, 40% of women claimed to have brain fog and forgetfulness during their menopause transition. And so many of us think we have early onset dementia! Tune in to my personal experience with brain fog, forgetfulness and a drop in personal self-confidence. I share stories from other women in this episode too! This content is from my book "My Menopause Memoir" available from amazon.com
My Menopause Memoir
I want to know about YOUR experience - please take a moment to answer the questions (in Spotify)
2022-05-1517 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Dying to LiveWhen was the last time you spoke about death? And do you know how you would want your life to be celebrated? Do your loved ones know?
I spoke with Dr Kim Fischer about the hard conversation on dying and it was one of the most interesting and uplifting conversations I have ever had about death. Admittedly, there haven't been many!
Dr. Kim Fischer is a board-certified physician anesthesiologist and the founder of Lucid, an advanced care planning coaching service. She has practiced medicine for over ten years and supported countless families through difficult conversations...2022-05-0926 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40Chapter 8: Irregular PeriodsThis is one of the first and most noticeable symptoms for entering the perimenopause stage. This chapter is from my book "My Menopause Memoir" available from Amazon.com
MY MENOPAUSE MEMOIR
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: David Stewart is the OG SuperAgerAs a follower of the SuperAge: Live Better podcast, it was a real honour to speak to David Stewart. David is the founder and the face of AGEIST, an online publication and a leading authority on the mindset and aspirations that drive the influential demographic of humans 50+. In my personal quest to interview the experts in the discussion on healthy ageing and longevity, catching up with David and breaking down how he lives a vibrant and engaged life (you'll have to listen to the episode to find out his age), was an inspirational moment. As the go-to reference on...2022-05-0244 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40Chapter 6 & 7: Joint Pain and Tight MusclesChapter 6 and Chapter 7 from My Menopause Memoir discuss how the changes in hormones can increase joint pain and muscle tightness. If these are symptoms for you, listen in to how you might be able to manage them.
You can find the book on Amazon.com or on the Sexy Ageing Website
2022-04-3009 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: Food, the Gut and InflammationOne of the very first perimenopause symptoms I experienced was the inability to digest and process food groups that I had been perfectly OK with before. I was experiencing bloating and uncomfortable stomach cramps throughout the day. My joints started to swell and my skin was itchy and red. My research led me to understand that I was ingesting foods that were causing inflammation and this was heightened by a change in my hormones.
Enter Marissa Parry and her wonderful plant based eating plan that saved my life during the stress of a pandemic and in the m...2022-04-2538 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40CHAPTER 5: Leg Cramps and Sore FeetChapter 5 from "My Menopause Memoir" discusses how the changing hormones increase leg cramps and pain to feet. If this is a symptom for you, listen in for the tips on how to manage this.
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Ann Marie McQueen is HOT!I've been following Ann Marie McQueen's IG and TikTok accounts for her thought provoking and entertaining style of speaking about menopause. Ann Marie has a perimenoposse of 18k followers and she writes an amazing newsletter. As a Canadian journalist based in Abu Dhabi, Ann Marie is carving out a space to ask the questions, all of the questions that many of us think about, but might be too afraid to ask.
In this episode we cover
- Ann Marie's journalistic adventures
- Is it perimenopause or could it be something else?
...2022-04-1132 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40CHAPTER 3 & 4: Hot Flashes and Night SweatsIn Chapter 3 and 4 of My Menopause Memoir, I share about the dreaded "hot flashes/flushes" and "night sweats" that are commonly associated with menopause. 75% of women will experience these symptoms in perimenopause and menopause.
The chapters cover my personal experience as well as the wonderful Kim Edwards who shares her story. I explain what is happening to your body to cause the symptoms and then what you can do to help manage them.
Thanks to Dr Samantha Newman, FemaleGP for the updates on recommended supplements as well as medical support.
Please consider answering...2022-04-0315 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: My Personal Fitness Trainer and MenopauseMarlon Woods - psychologist, DEI professional, and an international master trainer and ambassador for Les Mills International.
In Marlon’s background as a personal trainer, Marlon was training women who were transitioning into the perimenopause stage of life. Without knowing anything about the end of the reproductive cycle for women and how this impacted on their physical and mental health, Marlon dived into personal research, which he says “wasn’t easy!” to figure out how best he could help his clients.
As a former personal trainer, this episode really struck a chord with me. I fequentl...2022-03-2834 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40CHAPTER 2: FATIGUE - from My Menopause MemoirOff the back of Chapter 1 - Sleep Challenges, it's natural to feel like you've smacked into a wall, been run over by a bus and wishing that the day would speed up so you could jump back into bed. Fatigue - that dragging sensation that you are living your life in a funnel.
Tune in to the second audio chapter of "My Menopause Memoir". Thank you to Anna Friend from the UK for sharing her story and pick up some great tips on what you should look for if you are feeling this way and how to s...2022-03-2507 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: The Good Girl Confesses - Sandy LowresSandy Lowres is the Founder and Creative Director for WB40: Women Beyond 40 publication. Sandy is a writer and journalist who is passionate about sharing women's stories and making women FEEL SEEN. You can follow Sandy in the links below:
WB40 WEBSITE
THE GOOD GIRL CONFESSIONAL PODCAST
ALEX THE SEAL PODCAST
WB40 INSTAGRAM
EMAIL: info@wb40.com.au
MY MENOPAUSE MEMOIR BOOK2022-03-2128 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40CHAPTER 1: SLEEP CHALLENGES - from My Menopause MemoirThe first symptom I cover from my book "My Menopause Memoir", available on Amazon.Com
RESOURCES AND STUDIES FROM THE BOOK
Menopause Numbers in 2030
Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Clinic
North American Menopause Society
Sleep Deprivation
Essential Oils and Sleep
Sleep Support Supplements2022-03-1834 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Brave, Uncut and Unfiltered with Mel TempestMel Tempest is a fitness business influencer or in my opinion, a woman who influences. Her belief and tenacity to leave the fitness industry better than she found it is the key driver to her daily life. She also lives with a brain tumour and there is something about that situation that can either make you shut down and hide away or get after your goals. Mel is the goal-getter. In this episode we discuss
- the changes that we have noticed to the fitness industry two years after a pandemic
- what it's like...2022-03-1426 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40TRAILER: My Menopause Memoir BOOKI wrote a book - it took 9 months - just like growing a baby. And I was also filled with anxiety through the unknown of the publishing process and the fact that I lay bare so many of the emotions I had while tacking 29 perimenpause symptoms.
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: International Women's DayIt breaks my heart that women can't access the support and information they need to navigate the menopause stage of life. And so having Dr Samantha Newman as my guest for this special International Women's Day episode was brilliant. There have been so many positive steps taken for equality for women but healthcare is still a long way behind. The fact that women DON'T know about perimenopause until they are in it, baffles me! Or that GP's and health providers aren't always able to provide the correct information for women who need help to understand this normal (but seriously...2022-03-0748 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: Max Out MidlifeWe are two midlife fitness experts and podcasters from opposite sides of the world having a catch up and discussing our respective menopause journeys. Both Philippa and I work as fitness professionals and our goal is to help midlife women understand the hormonal changes to their bodies and mind and provide credible education across fitness, movement and lifestyle.
Philippa, is a trained physiotherapist who created an online Pilates and Yoga platform for anyone, anywhere to join her online classes from the safety and comfort of their own home.
Tune in as we discuss
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Beautiful Second ActWhen None Of Your Friends Are Talking About This. / Interview with Sexy Ageing Podcast Founder, Tracy Minnoch NukuNobody shares the excruciating symptoms of perimenopause. Night sweats, hot flashes, body aches, dry skin, and sleeplessness. Tracy Minnoch Nuku (founder of Sexy Ageing Podcast),is an international master fitness instructor that has always been on top of her game with nutrition and well being, so when she hit her mid-forties and started experiencing strange symptoms, she was surprised her own doctor didn't give her answers.At lunches with her girlfriends, if Tracy asked her midlife friends if anyone was having the same symptoms, she was greeted with the sound of crickets. NO ONE was...2022-02-1547 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Smashing TaboosFyonna Vanderwerf is based in Ontario, Canada. She is a former IronWoman, Competitive Bodybuilder and the owner of HIVE Muskoka - a fitness facility for ALL. In this entertaining and supercharged interview, we started with:
- should women over 40yrs wear bikinis?
- Girl Power! and mentoring others within the fitness industry. Check out WIFA (Women in Fitness Association)
- Can we rock a mohawk and undercut?
- And our Duran Duran karaoke segment (not to be missed!)
You can check out more on Fyonna here:
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Chapter TwoStuck in a rut? Sick of the "grind"? Yep, we've all been through it or maybe even still going through it! It's a genuine moment for midlifer's that you might question your career, relationships, hell even which country you want to live in! In this episode with Patti Diener, author of "After the Fire" and podcast host of "My Beautiful 2nd Act", we discuss the mental and emotional journey to get to that place of judgement-free living. Where we get to live on our own terms. In the episode we discuss
* living our best life in midlife...2022-02-0644 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Mastering Midlife MeditationThis is the FIRST podcast Episode for 2022! And what a great way to start the year with a discussion on gratitude and the power of meditation. My guest, Lori Saitz is based in the US and is the CEO of Zen Rabbit and the Host of the podcast "Fine is a 4-letter Word". Lori is an award-winning writer, speaker, broadcaster and a nationally recognized expert in using gratitude and meditation as shortcuts to success.
In this episode we discuss the how the mind can shift with a daily "gratitude attitude". Throw in a meditation practice and the p...2022-01-2430 minSexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: Stem Cells - Gotta Have 'Em!I have been a fortunate recipient to the positives of stem cell regeneration after rebuilding cartilage in my knee 10 years ago. Speaking with Dr Joy Kong, M.D, the founder of the Thea Center for Regenerative Medicine was was one of my exciting "geeky" conversations.
Dr Joy specialises in stem cell regeneration for challenging health issues as well as general wellness. She is a celebrated and awarded leader in her field. If you are interested in HOW stem cell treatment could help you as you age, then tune in!
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL (video): Calling All Silver SirensThis is the first podcast episode to feature as a video interview - enjoy!
Faith Agugu, a former catwalk model in London and Australia, is the founder of the Silver Sirens Community. As a practicing psychotherapist in Australia, Faith helps midlifer's tap into their purpose and create the dream life for their "second act". We share an intense dislike for the words "anti-ageing" and Faith addresses what it means to celebrate the rise of the 50+ woman. We have an interesting discussion on ageing across cultures as well as what ageing means to us personally.
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Calling all Silver SirensFaith Agugu, a former catwalk model in London and Australia, is the founder of the Silver Sirens Community. As a practicing psychotherapist in Australia, Faith helps midlifer's tap into their purpose and create the dream life for their "second act". We share an intense dislike for the words "anti-ageing" and Faith addresses what it means to celebrate the rise of the 50+ woman. We have an interesting discussion on ageing across cultures as well as what ageing means to us personally.
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Let's Talk About SexAn amazing conversation with Susan Jarvis, Founder of The Spicy Boudoir - an online resource providing pleasure toys and education for Over 50's and minority groups. Susan is also the host of "The Maven's Private Diaries".
As we age, both men and women, our libido starts to taper off and this can negatively impact on intimacy in relationships. Susan helps midlife adults and beyond, as well as individuals questioning their sexuality and other minority groups, rekindle the pleasure and joy that sex can provide.
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Is Male Menopause a Thing?Claire and James Davis are the husband and wife team behind behind multi-award winning coaching and fitness company 38 Degrees North.
The couple have a successful midlife health podcast The Midlife Mentors (top 2% glob- ally on Listen Notes) and their passion is helping midlifers achieve not only the body, but the lifestyle they deserve.
The couple’s science based approach, leveraging their backgrounds in psychology, coaching and NLP, empowers individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to make positive changes to their lives.
They also work with corporates providing coaching and wellness programmes fo...2021-11-0231 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: World Menopause Day - Special EpisodeTo celebrate World Menopause Day, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Connor, the founder of Menopause Over Martinis* - the dinner party where the conversation of the night is MENOPAUSE. Menopause Over Martinis* is officially ONE YEAR OLD! What a great way to celebrate Sarah’s milestone. Tune in to hear Sarah’s personal story through the menopause transition and how she’s become an accidental advocate and passionate campaigner for change when it comes to women’s health and wellbeing in midlife. You can tap into the
Menopause Over Martinis* website
Menopause Over Martini...2021-10-1733 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: The Science of Ageing with Dr Sandra KaufmannDr Sandra Kaufmann is the founder of The Kaufmann Anti-aging Institute, a forward-thinking educational company, with the overarching goal of educating the general public on why we age and how we can minimize the effects of aging to live longer, healthier lives. Dr Sandras' book "The Kauffman Protocol: Why we Age - How to Stop It" educates us on the ageing process supported by Sandra's longevity and cellular biology expertise.
Dr. Kaufmann has a Master's Degree from the University of Connecticut in Tropical Ecology and Plant Physiology. She is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board and h...2021-10-0438 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Tick the Bucket ListTania Dalton is 52, a healthy ageing coach and personal trainer with a special interest in helping women thrive in menopause.
Although fit and healthy, Tania was unprepared for the menopause transition. After developing a simple but effective way of managing her own menopause symptoms, she has become healthier and happier than ever before.
As she entered peri-menopause, at 47 Tania discovered endurance training and has now completed a Marathon, several half ironmans and her first full ironman triathlon as a 52 year old post-menopausal woman.
Tania is passionate about encouraging women to embrace the benefits...2021-09-2727 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Embrace the CHANGELaura Shuckburgh is a certified NLP practitioner and Life Coach and Founder of Marvellous Midlife and the recently launched Menopause Hive!
She is 52 and has had a varied life travelling all over the world with her career as a model in her twenties. Re training as a beauty and massage therapist while bringing up her son as a solo mum in her thirties, and more recently worked as a business development manager and Coach within a busy Architecture practice that she helped run with her husband.
She started Marvellous Midlife to help support women in m...2021-09-2037 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Menopause in the WorkplaceJeanette Kehoe-Perkinson and I discuss how menopause affects women in the workplace. Jeanette's personal experience with her transition through menopause and how this affected her career is the story of so many women but very rarely gets discussed! Jeanette is the Chief People Officer and Director for Ph.Creative and the Founder of "Power Pause"
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Chicks and ChatShirley introduces herself as a Menopause Chick. Now 52, Shirley's perimenopause journey began a little over 10 years ago. Sore boobs, sleep deprivation, depression and brain fog initially led Shirley to her doctor’s office, the book store and “Dr. Google,” but she was left feeling confused, overwhelmed and alone.
At 46, she created MenopauseChicks.com, a mission-based platform that empowers women to talk openly about perimenopause and menopause, navigate midlife health information and connect to professionals who can support their journey.
Shirley was a featured TEDxGastown Women speaker in 2016. Menopause Chicks has been featured by ShareCare (a Dr. Oz...2021-09-0625 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY:The HRT Chronicles“A full 50% of the population will experience menopause, but confusion about its symptoms – and the options for treating them – remains widespread. Determined to address menopause’s debilitating effects, Anna Sophia embarked on an ‘experiential trial’ to discover whether hormone therapy could help. “ The Spinoff
Anna Sophia is a social activist and counsellor in New Zealand. Her life has been shaped by living and working in the Manawatu and Rangitikei regions, budget backpacking adventures around the world, and raising two children with a 21 year age gap between them. Talking with Anna was like sharing a parallel experience in our attempts t...2021-08-3038 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: Endometriosis and MenopauseAna Gonzalez Herrera has made it her mission to educate women on the changes that hormones make to their bodies. Ana is the Founder and CEO of the Hormone University based in New York. In this episode, Ana shares her harrowing story of endometriosis, surgical menopause and her decision to help more women access education and information. After all, 78% of the adult female population will experience hormonal challenges at some stage of their lives.
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Global Meno-WarriorsAnna Friend is an Author, Theatre Director, Actor and Radio Presenter. She founded Quirky Bird in 2015 and is the Resident Director at The Alma Tavern & Theatre in Bristol. In just over 5 years she has developed Quirky Bird from a one-woman-teacher-director situation to a thriving small business that offers employment and opportunities to arts freelancers and young actors from across the UK.
Her series of Children's books the Big Little Hearts Series was published in March 2021 to support children during difficult times and she recently launched her first podcast Taking on the Change to support women going through...2021-08-1637 min
The Purpose EffectAgeing Well with Tracy Minnoch-NukuTracy Minnoch-Nuku has done a lot of things throughout her career in fitness. She is the co-founder of the Fire Station chain of fitness studios, was Asia Director for Les Mills Asia-Pacific and has consulted numerous gyms and fitness products on their courses and offerings.Since noticing the lack of space in the fitness industry for women of her 'vintage', Tracy is now focusing on women’s fitness and health in what she calls the “third age”; the years from 35 onwards when our hormones and our bodies are going through huge changes. Tracy and I talk abo...2021-08-0948 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: Meno Happy PauseVaginal dryness impacts each of us in different ways. Research has shown that more than 50% of women will suffer with vaginal dryness though this figure is likely to be more than 70%. However only 7-10% of women actually seek medical advice.
Sandy Davies, the creator Of HappyPause menopause Balm for vaginal dryness is a joy to chat with. Sandy shines a light on one of the least spoken of symptoms - vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophication. Sandy created this balm after years of trying other solutions, none of which worked for her. Sandy’s goal was to help he...2021-08-0931 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: How to exercise in your 40's and beyond!Once you hit your mid-40's and beyond, the exercise you used to do doesn't seem to yield the same results as before. Thats's where Debra Atkinson comes in!
Wellness Coach, Hormone Balancing Fitness Expert, and Flipping 50 founder Debra Atkinson has helped over 200,000 women “flip” their second half with the vitality and energy they want. She’s the bestselling author of You Still Got It, Girl: The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women; Navigating Fitness After 50: Your GPS For Choosing Programs and Professionals You Can Trust; and Hot, Not Bothered. Debra hosts Flipping 50 TV and the Flipping 50 podcast, an AAR...2021-08-0235 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: I Need to PeeKim Vopni is a self professed pelvic health evangelist and is also known as The Vagina Coach. She has a BA in Psychology and a postgraduate certificate in Health and Fitness. She is a certified fitness professional who became passionate about spreading information on pelvic health when she was pregnant with her first child.
She is a published author, a passionate speaker and women’s health educator as well as a mom to two boys.
Kim is the founder of Pelvienne Wellness Inc - a company offering pelvic health programs products and coaching for women in...2021-07-2634 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: Hormonal2HotChrissie McDonald, a fellow fitness Kiwi, shares her story and tips on the changes you need to make to your exercise regime once your hormones change in midlife. Chrissie is on a mission to help women feel strong and sexy.
"Women who love their bodies feel self-confident and empowered to do whatever they want.
We are the NEW generation of middle age woman breaking the traditional mould of women becoming old and frumpy.
We are women who are inspirational, sexy, confident and strong both in mind and body"
YES GIRL!
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Through the LensAleksandra Walker, a photographer based in Sydney, Australia is breaking ground with her unique project of celebrating women over 45. Her gorgeous photo shoots followed up with podcast interviews are attracting unprecedented attention with over 350 applications to be considered for "My Body: My Story. 45 Over 45". In this conversation with Aleks, we discuss how the women felt before, during and after the photo shoot. It's so heart warming and I encourage you to go and check out Aleks' work here:
https://www.aleksandrawalker.com/45-over-45
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https://www.facebook.com/aleksandrawalkerphoto2021-07-1230 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: When I grow up I want to be....Lisbeth Helms! Lisbeth is a Danish expatriate residing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I got to know Lisbeth through the classes I was teaching at Fire Station, a brand of boutique fitness clubs. And THEN, Lisbeth stepped back into the studio to teach barre classes after 20 years of not teaching classes. And this is just scratching the surface of what an inspirational woman Lisbeth is. I hope you enjoy this "fly on the wall" conversation between two girlfriends.
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Hormone Hell to HealthClaire Snowdon-Darling nearly died giving birth leaving her physically and emotionally wrecked for years afterwards. Claire's acceleration towards an early diagnosis of peri-menopause was the catalyst for Claire to explore how she could best navigate the hormonal hell her body had been through and make her midlife years so much better. Claire went on to study and practice Functional Kinesiology and Functional Wellness, eventually developing an accredited training pathway which led to the launch of The College Of Functional Kinesiology in 2019. Claire is the Head of College, and the author of a book to accompany that course.
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: The one about HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy)I previously believed that HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy) was off the table for me - don't ask me why. I guess I always thought it was for women that were really struggling with menopause symptoms and that being a qualified fitness educator, I should be able to battle on through with the knowledge that I had. SO glad I spoke with Dr Rebecca, if only to be able to make more informed decisions about how I intended to embrace longevity and stay feeling SEX-AY!
Dr Rebecca Lewis (MBBS FRCA DRCOG MRCGP) qualified from Guy’s Medical School in...2021-06-2144 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: Stress and MenopauseAngela Counsel is a Menopause Educator who specialises in helping women embrace the changes that are happening to their body as they move through their menopause transition. She is on a mission to spread the word that it is possible to thrive in menopause and this can be a time of stepping into your wisdom and falling in love with yourself and your life.
As a qualified Naturopath and Kinesiologist with almost 20 years of experience supporting women through various stages of their life, Angela Counsel understands how hormones can impact the way in which a woman feels...2021-06-0752 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: The "C" word, "M word" and F-bombsSacha Coburn blows up this episode with her story of surviving breast cancer and how that influences her life choices today.
Sacha is the Co-Founder of “The Company You Keep”, a leadership development, coaching and strategy facilitation business as well as the COO of Coffee Culture, a leading group of boutique cafe’s in New Zealand. Sacha is a sought after Public Speaker - her ability to take her listeners on a journey with her is second-to-none.
If you know of someone who has survived cancer, then be a friend and have them tune into Sacha...2021-05-3130 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Rise and ThriveClarissa is an internationally recognised Menopause Transition Expert.
Clarissa helps women who are transitioning into menopause learn how to use holistic mind-body practices to manage their symptoms, regain confidence and experience a new sense of freedom and energy..
Clarissa has 25 years experience leading transformational change, Her C-Suite experience has been forged in multi-national FMCG.
She is the author of the international best seller The Mindful Menopause and has been featured in many publications including the SBS, Daily Mail, Thrive Global and the CEO magazine.
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Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: It's a MENOPOCALYPSE!Fitness and women’s health expert Amanda Thebe went from barely surviving menopause to thriving, by making specific changes to her diet, exercise, and approach to mental health. In her original, laugh-out-loud account, Thebe reveals the unique methods that have worked for her and her many clients. She also cuts through the thicket of information (and misinformation) about menopause to demystify hormone replacement therapy, hormone-related stress, weight gain, poor energy, lack of sleep, and more. Menopause isn’t fun, sexy, or cool, and a woman might spend one-third of her life in it—but Amanda Thebe can be your guide...2021-05-1740 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Dammit....it IS MenopauseSally Bartlett, author of "Dammit...It IS Menopause" Volumes 1 and 2 wrote her books to encourage midlife women to look at what’s happening on the inside, their thoughts about themselves and develop self-love.
Sally is a health/wellness and Pilates coach and holds a Psychology degree from the university of California at Berkeley.
Sally says "Throughout my 20+ years in the fitness and coaching profession, I've just kept seeing the theme of women not loving their bodies. I am ON FIRE to help women love their body! I coach women to build and maintain a healthy bo...2021-05-1032 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Embrace the Third AgeEmma shares with us what it means to be a global fitness authority, where she sources her information, women’s wealth and spending, femme tech, Good Soul Hunting and her new role as Chief Creative Soul.
Emma shares the icons that have inspired her to be unapologetically herself, owning her space and encouraging all women to do the same. We celebrate the “3rd Age” where we get to show up with our experiences and wisdom, continue to embrace new opportunities, suck at something and go on to grow into grace.
Emma is the author of "Building a Badass Boutique". You can fi...2021-05-0329 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: That Gut InstinctEmma Barry is a Global Fitness Authority fluent in what happens next in fitness. She advises the innovative edge of businesses in fit tech, well tech, and health tech. Emma is also Co-founder & Chief Creative Soul at Good Soul Hunting – an executive search brand specializing in purpose-driven health and wellness scale-ups.
An International bestselling author of “Building a Badass Boutique and sought after facilitator for business forums, trend panels, podcasts and pyygital events.
In past lives, Emma was a founding member of programming behemoth Les Mills International and Director for the luxury-lifestyle brand - Equinox. Emma...2021-04-2627 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: What the Boys ThinkIn this episode, I break down the 35(!) most common symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause with my husband of 20 years - Dave Nuku. Our adventure started just a few months after we were married when we moved to Hong Kong and then on to Malaysia. Dave developed the personal training business for Fitness First Asia for 11 years and then founded FIRE Fitness, Malaysia’s first boutique fitness brand.
Dave is of Ngai Te Rangi descent and is an amazing father to our two children, Jazz (16 years) and Sol (8 years).
In celebration of 10 episodes of Sexy Ageing, I thought it might be a...2021-04-1935 minSexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Being a Female Leader in your 50'sWhat a pleasure it was to interview my sister from another mister! Stacey (rhymes with Tracy!) is the Founder-CEO for SoulBody Fitness in the USA - a brand of choreographed barre workouts. While Stacey and I have fitness, running and barre workouts in common, we also have a similar ethos and belief that being women in our 50's in the fitness industry, that our role is to share and grow others without ego and to be better than ourselves.
SoulBody Fitness is a global company that develops much more than barre workouts. There are 4 programs in the m...2021-04-1237 minSexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Magic is all around!Romany is a magic maker, both through illusions and by manifesting her dreams. A truly inspirational woman who shares her incredible story of courage, determination and resilience. Romany shares in her book of her struggles with an eating disorder and how she overcame this to follow her dreams of becoming a magician and ultimately the first and only woman to ever win the World Magic Awards in Las Vegas.
Pre-covid, Romany was touring the world performing her one woman magic show on luxury cruise ships and international shows.
In 2018, she wrote “Spun Into Gold - Th...2021-04-0539 minSexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Stay True to YOUWhenever we get together, there is laughter, there are tears and there is genuine soulful conversation. Ning Baizura is probably the most famous singer in Malaysia. We met on the school playground and became friends because our boys were friends.
Ning has recorded under the International Music Labels - Sony, BMG, AMS Records Japan and Warner Music Group. She has recorded 15 Albums and has extended her talents into acting, fashion and fragrance. To hear her sing live is to witness true mastery.
Ning brings so much joy and emotion to her singing and to her...2021-03-2829 minSexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: Inflammation vs Peri-MenopauseTia Minnoch is my amazing sister who has also been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease - lupus. At the time of her diagnosis in her early 20’s, there was very little known about lupus. Being in the medical and health profession, Tia has had the fortune of education and support to help her understand how to manage and live with lupus. As Tia enters her menopausal years, she has noticed some changes and gives voice to how hormonal changes and lupus symptoms co-exist, as well as her view on how peri-menopause and inflammatory disorders have similarities.
Tia ha...2021-03-2136 minSexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: Ultramarathons, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Peri-MenopauseNatalie Dau, a well known fitness entrepreneur, speaker, athlete and Influencer. She is the founder of the highly successful fitness App - Rockstar FIT which includes a dedicated workout program for people in their 40’s. Natalie is an Under Armour sponsored athlete and ambassador for a number of brands - namely Polar Watches and Soneva Resorts to name a few.
From Natalie’s bio, you might think, that Natalie is one of those 35 - 40 year olds that is maximising her influencer opportunities but get this - Natalie is 49 and no stranger to the affects of menopause.
Natalie tells her story of h...2021-03-1433 minSexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40MIND: Harness your PowerIntroducing Kylie Gates, Creative Director for Les Mills International - world renowned coach to rockstar instructors of Les Mills around the world. When people speak of Kylie, it's with reverence. Her discipline, focus and deep understanding of her purpose from early on have been instrumental to Kylie's success and longevity in an Industry that favours youth. Kylie has shown that looking after one's health and continuing to research the power of the mind have enabled her to stay at the top of her game. This interview covers discussion and topics that we haven't heard from Kylie before. This episode...2021-03-0844 minSexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40SOUL: Never Lose Your Groove"Dance Like Everyone is Watching!" In this heartfelt and inspirational interview, Zatashah shares how she was able to put aside her fears around teaching Group Fitness at "her age" and follow her heart. Zatashah is a certified SH'BAM instructor and a well-known social advocate in Malaysia. She is the royal patron for Make-A-Wish-Malaysia and President of Alliance Francaise Kuala Lumpur. She is most notable as an environmental activist and Founder of the #sayno2plastic campaign. Zatashah is involved in beach and dive clean ups, coral replanting and tree replanting activities throughout Malaysia. This is shown tirelessly through her use...2021-03-0721 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: Menopause and ExerciseWelcome to this episode of Sexy Ageing where we unpack the hormonal challenges to our bodies. This is the SECOND of TWO episodes with Dr. Wendy Sweet, PhD, Founder of MyMenopauseTransformation Program.
Wendy has worked in the health and exercise industry for over 30 years. Originally an ICU Nurse, she re-trained and pioneered the personal training industry in New Zealand. Wendy went on to lecture in sport, exercise, nutrition and health physiology and undertook her Masters degree in behavioural lifestyle change. She then pursued her doctoral studies at the Faculty of Health, Sports and Human Performance at Waikato...2021-02-2841 min
Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40BODY: The Hormonal Hodge Podge and SLEEEEEEEEP!!!!Welcome to this episode of Sexy Ageing where we unpack the hormonal challenges to our bodies. This is the FIRST of TWO episodes with Dr. Wendy Sweet, Founder of MyMenopauseTransformation Program.
Wendy has worked in the health and exercise industry for over 30 years. Originally an ICU Nurse, she re-trained and pioneered the personal training industry in New Zealand. Wendy went on to lecture in sport, exercise, nutrition and health physiology and undertook her Masters degree in behavioural lifestyle change. She then pursued her doctoral studies at the Faculty of Health, Sports and Human Performance at Waikato University focusing on better...2021-02-2431 min