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Women on Fire®#134 Unlocking Sleep: Tackling the Root Cause with Elina, The Sleep ExpertIt’s time to wake up (pun intended!) because today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to none other than Elina Winnel, The Sleep Expert.Elina isn’t your average "sleep whisperer"— she’s a media darling, regularly sharing her expertise on major TV networks. After battling chronic insomnia herself, she didn’t just hit snooze on the problem.She developed a science-backed approach to tackling sleep issues at the root—there are no quick fixes here.Elina’s method is all about getting to the heart of...2024-10-0846 minWomen on Fire®#133 Sleep Better In 4 Weeks - Dr Michael Mosley's Top TipsDid you know that 60% of Australian adults (and let’s be real, probably most of the rest of the world too) suffer from sleep disorders? If you’re tuning in to Women on Fire®, chances are you know sleep problems well - especially if you’re navigating the choppy waters of peri or post-menopause.Sleep deprivation links to all kinds of pesky things: memory lapses, mood swings, stress, weight gain. And for us women in the throes of hormonal chaos, it’s like nature’s treacherous double-whammy! Not getting enough quality sleep messes with your body...2024-09-2527 minWomen on Fire®#132 Midlife Hormones, Love, Sex & Relationships with Dr John GrayHe’s back by popular demand! Dr John Gray of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus fame.Touted as one of the top 10 most influential books of the past 25 years, John’s also one of the most influential relationship counsellors of our time. His latest book, Beyond Mars and Venus: Relationship Skills for Our Complex Modern World, continues his legacy. Check out his website MarsVenus.com.John's always a captivating guest; in this episode, he winds through various biohacks for relationships.Ti...2024-09-111h 18Women on Fire®#131 Relationship Spotlight: What's Your Love Language?In this Mini Pause®, Jenna talks about the classic bestseller The Five Love Languages: The Secret To Love That Lasts by Dr Gary Chapman PhD.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:03 About Five Love Languages: The Secret To Love That Lasts04:04 Exploring the Love Languages04:32 Words of Affirmation05:06. Quality Time05:47. Acts Of Service06:30. Receiving Gifts07:26. Physical Touch09:48 Most common and least common Love LanguagesEpisode Resources:T...2024-08-2812 minWomen on Fire®#130 Menopause, Exercise & Healthy Ageing with Dr Wendy Sweet, PhDDr Wendy Sweet PhD is a menopause educator, fitness specialist and healthy ageing expert for women. In this episode, we talk about the right type of exercise, lifting weights, how much protein is ideal and is creatine essential for you?And despite the well-meaning messages out there lifting more and more weights, eating more and more protein and taking creatine may not be right for you. It's different strokes for different folks. In this episode, we talk about:00:00 Introduction01:04 About...2024-08-141h 11Women on Fire®#129 What Happens To Your Body During Peri & Post-Menopause?In this Mini Pause®, Jenna talks about what happens to your beautiful body during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. (Please see the disclaimer.)Chapters00:00 Introduction01:09 What's happening to your body?01:29 An overview of menopause05:38 It can be a confusing time!09:03 Exciting new research about the brain10:08 How long does this life stage take?10:38 Types of estrogen10:58 Perimenopause, menopause & post-menopauseEpisode Resources:Listen or watch: How W...2024-07-3116 minWomen on Fire®#128 Trichologist Chelcey Salinger Unravels Midlife Hair Thinning & LossThe lovely Chelcey Salinger IAT is a certified trichologist and hair loss specialist at the Australian Trichology Centre in Sydney and Adelaide. As well as that she's the executive director for the International Association of Trichologists - phew!Chelcey specialises in hair loss, baldness, alopecia areata, hair breakage, hair damage, psoriasis and other scalp problems.Chelcey's involved in trichologist education, tutoring students around the world and supervising the clinical training of students in Australia and New Zealand. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Movement and Health an...2024-07-1729 min
Women on Fire®#127 Mastering The Art Of Skin Care After 40In this Mini Pause®, Jenna examines how and why the skin changes during peri and post-menopause and what you can do about it.TakeawaysPerimenopause and post-menopause is a time of massive skin changes.What can happen to the skin as estradiol declines during peri and post-menopause.How we can offset the changes we find troublesome.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:02 A Time Of Massive Skin Changes01:43 The Estrogen Factor2024-07-0336 minWomen on Fire®#126 Millennopause & The Menoverse...It's A Thing!In this episode, we explore the Millennopause Era and the Menoverse! (Oh, and we should probably add Menoposse in there too!)Jenna chats about the seismic shift that's occurred around peri, menopause and post-menopause over the past 10 years and the rise and rise of the Menoverse and Millennopause. Because millennials have grown up and entered peri and they're taking it by the reins.TakeawaysThe Menoverse is the world of menopause which is super-relevant for all women from their mid-30s.The Menoverse...2024-06-1916 minWomen on Fire®#125 Mental Health & Menopause with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AMWe're privileged to feature Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM on this episode - a woman who is globally renowned as a leader and expert in the field of women's mental health. She's also a passionate advocate for midlife women.Among her many accolades and achievements, Professor Kulkarni is the director and founder of HER Centre Australia @ Monash University, which is dedicated to understanding and treating mental illnesses experienced by women. Indeed, Professor Kulkarni has conducted world-first research into the link between our reproductive hormones and mental health. A Fellow of the Roy...2024-06-0533 minWomen on Fire®#124 How Will Your Life Change In Post-Menopause?Post-menopause is the final stage of the menopause journey and you will be in this stage for the rest of your life.In this Mini Pause® Jenna shares what post-menopause is and how it might affect your life. In this episode, we talk about:How will post-menopause change your life? (1:04)What is post-menopause? (1:18)The average age for post-menopause (2:13)What happens in post-menopause? (2:36)Three health issues to check for (3:27)Other t...2024-05-2211 minWomen on Fire®#123 Evolving: Finding Health & Happiness As We Age with Judy BaileyFor New Zealanders, Judy Bailey ONZM is a household name, similar to Australia's Kerri-Anne Kennerley or America's Diane Sawyer.Originally trained as a journalist, Judy went on to become an immensely popular newsreader, presenting primetime news for many years. Fondly nicknamed 'Mother of the nation', and often dubbed a national treasure Judy’s now in her 70s and she's written the book, Evolving, Finding Health & Happiness As We Age. Evolving is peppered with some of Judy's personal stories as well as the latest findings of gro...2024-05-0843 minWomen on Fire®#122 What Is Menopause?In this episode, we talk about:Menopause is commonly used as an umbrella term, but it's not (1:01)Signs & Symptoms (1:27)Perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause (1:55)Average age for menopause (4:56)About post-menopause (5.42)Episode Resources:Read the 34 most common symptoms of perimenopause hereLearn more about Merry Peri® and Perky Post® with affron® here Women On Fire® is sponsored by MenoMe®Follow MenoMe® on Inst...2024-04-2407 minWomen on Fire®#121 Navigating Menopause With Therapeutic Essential OilsDr Bo Hendgen DO ND is the founder and CEO of Absolute Essential, a New Zealand-based company. Absolute Essential designs 100% organic, premium quality essential plant oil products of the highest therapeutic value.Born in Germany, Dr Bo grew up in France and studied aromatic medicine there. If you’ve never heard of it before this type of healing looks at the science of therapeutic essential oils. Additionally, Dr Bo is a naturopathic doctor, a doctor of osteopathy and holds a...2024-04-1029 minWomen on Fire®#120 Menopause Blues? Check In With Your Gut BugsDid you know your digestive system/gut goes through big changes in peri/menopause?It's important to learn about as it can impact your entire perimenopause and post-menopause journey. The gut links to the brain, to emotions, to immunity and can be behind symptoms you may have put down to hormonal shifts such as brain fog and weight gain. The health of your gut can change your life. True story!In this episode, you'll discover:Gut basicsWhat...2024-04-0320 minWomen on Fire®#119 What's A Guy To Do? Supporting Him Through Her Change With Anna VealeAnna Veale is a Men’s Mindset Coach who helps high-functioning, busy men get connected to what matters using her ‘men’s formula’.Anna has 20 years experience in the wellness industry and has worked with everyone from business owners to professional sportsmen. Indeed, she’s worked with the English Premiership Rugby Club Saracens, footballers, rowers and marines.While she works with both genders, she believes her passion for working with men comes from having three older brothers who Anna calls incredible role models. She adds that she’s been privileged t...2024-03-2743 minWomen on Fire®#118 9 Sleep Fixes You Can Start Tonight (For a Better Tomorrow)Ah sleep, it's often the holy grail of perimenopause and post-menopause.It has to do with a myriad of changes in your body. And it can affect so much: how you look, feel and produce in the world.If sleep's a problem for you Jenna shares some tips and tricks to support you.In this episode, she talks about:How is your sleep? (0:44)A growing global epidemic (0:58)Sleep in perimenopause and post-menopause (1:12)2024-03-2036 min
Women on Fire®#117 Don't Sweat It: How To Make The Change A Good One With Nicky PellegrinoNicky Pellegrino is a best-selling author in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. She writes delicious novels about Italy and her stories are filled with food, friendship, and love. And the kind of people who will feel like they’re your friends. If you’ve never read one of her Italian novels we recommend you do with a full tummy and prepare to have your passport ready.Nicky's also the author of Don’t Sweat It: How To Make ‘The Change’ A Good One. It's a candid, honest and warm guide...2024-03-1447 min
Women on Fire®#116 Welcome To Women On Fire® Season 2 - Here's What's AheadAs we head into Season 2 of Women On Fire® we have some interesting topics ahead for your knowledge base.The lid has cracked open on the menopause conversation (1:38)Even as early as our mid-30's shift can occur (2:16)Some common symptoms (2:50)Menopause may not be as far off (in terms of age) as you think! (3:10)What is perimenopause (3:22)What we're covering this season (3:52)Who's our guest for episode 2? (6:08)Women On Fire® is sponsored by...2024-03-0706 minWomen on Fire®Introducing Women On Fire® (trailer)Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.2023-06-1600 minWomen on Fire®#115 Exploring The Impact of EDC's and Xenoestrogens on MenopauseIn case you're wondering, EDC stands for endocrine-disrupting chemicals and they, along with xenoestrogens, can play havoc with hormonal balance. Therefore, they have the potential to magnify perimenopause/menopause signs and symptoms.
In this episode, Jenna explains them more.
In this episode, she talks about:
We live in a toxic world (0:09)
Explaining EDC's (0:53)
About xenoestrogens (2:43)
Examples of EDC's and xenoestrogens (4:07)
Detox your life (5:58)
Episode Resources:
Environmental Working Group here
Skin Deep Database here
Book: Toxic Bodies
Book: Non...2023-06-1309 minWomen on Fire®#114 4 Powerful Facts About Menopause Every Woman Should KnowEven though it's no longer swept under the covers, the life stages of perimenopause and menopause can be confusing. And post-menopause needs its own toolkit.
Additionally, there can be an overwhelm of information out there so how do you sort the wheat from the chaff?
Jenna explains some basic facts that every woman should know.
In this episode, she talks about:
How the conversation has opened up (0:14)
Fact #1: how do you know you're in menopause? (0:54)
Fact #2: it doesn't happen overnight...2023-06-0617 minWomen on Fire®#113 Queen Menopause, Finding Majesty In The Mayhem With Ali DaddoAlison Brahe Daddo - or Ali as she is commonly called – was only 16 when she burst onto the Australian modelling scene in the mid-80’s.
Many of us, in both Australia and New Zealand, grew up seeing her gorgeous face on the pages and covers of Dolly, Cleo and Cosmopolitan magazines and as a model for companies like Portmans, Nivea, Covergirl and Jacqui E.
Ali went on to marry TV presenter, actor and heartthrob Cameron Daddo in her early 20s and the
couple moved to the United States for Ca...2023-05-3050 minWomen on Fire®#112 Why Have I Put On Weight That Won't Budge? What Can I Do?Do you feel like you've put on weight overnight? Especially around the belly?
And do you feel like no matter what you do, you can't budge it?
It's common and there can be a lot of reasons behind it. But just as importantly there's a lot you can do.
In this episode, we talk about:
About menopausal weight changes (1:16)
Visceral fat and subcutaneous fat (1:46)
It's complicated (2:18)
Sleep and weight (2:32)
Growing older (3:05)
Insulin and blood sugar (4:20)
Thyroid and thyropause (5:19)
What you c...2023-05-2310 minWomen on Fire®#111 Why You're Having Thyroid (+ Bloating, Craving) Issues With Functional Nutritionist, VinkaVinka is a functional nutritionist, whose mission is to help everyone feel their best.
She uses modern and traditional diagnostic tools including blood work analysis, genetics, hormone testing and the symptoms of the body to diagnose root cause issues for her clients.
Vinka's a self-professed science geek who loves learning about the human body. She says
she gets a buzz helping her clients set and reach their health goals by learning how to implement realistic diet and lifestyle changes.
In this episode, we tal...2023-05-1646 minWomen on Fire®#110 Holly's Story | Is There A Link Between Underactive Thyroid & PerimenopauseHolly Zachan was 40 years old, juggling a business and being mum to two young children when she was blindsided by a diagnosis of hypoactive (underactive) thyroid disease.
After reacting to her medication, she started to connect the dots with some of her symptoms and perimenopause.
From there, she realised she needed to take stock and reassess her life.
Holly shares her story.
In this episode, we talk about:
Introducing Holly (1:00)
On being diagnosed with hypothyroidism (2:00)
...2023-05-0926 minWomen on Fire®#109 Lisa Tamati On Beating The Odds, Endurance, Epigenetics & GriefLisa Tamati is a woman in menopause.
She's also a former endurance athlete, best-selling author, and a health optimisation, longevity, high performance and mindset coach.
Lisa is relentless and wrote a book of the same name. It tells of the highs and lows and the sheer tenacity it took to help her 74-year-old mother recover from an aneurysm and subsequent brain damage.
Indeed, Lisa doesn't take no for an answer because she believes nothing is impossible. Even when she's told it is!
2023-05-0253 minWomen on Fire®#108 Have You Got A Beauty Issue? Midlife, Magnifying Mirror's & MakeupOn this episode of Women On Fire® we're talking about the beauty of ageing, common concerns such as hair changes and pigmentation as well as makeup.
As we grow older our hair changes, our skin changes and the way we look changes.
And sometimes we're not quite sure what to do.
The good news is that there are a lot of tools and options on hand and we've given you an overview in this episode.
On this episode, we...2023-04-2527 minWomen on Fire®#107 Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus With John GrayMen Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus was written in the 90s and became the biggest-selling relationship book of all time.
Since then, author John Gray has written over 20 more books including Beyond Mars and Venus which takes into account how times have changed.
John's wisdom is legendary and he's been a guest on many well-known shows such as Oprah and Dr Oz.
In this episode, he goes into the link between our sex hormones, our masculine and feminine sides, and their effect on...2023-04-181h 18Women on Fire®#106 Where Has My Libido Gone?On this episode of Women On Fire® we're talking about sex drive and the effect of menopausal hormones.
Many women find they lose their libido in perimenopause / menopause however others find just the opposite.
It can be frustrating but there are things you can do so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
On this episode, we talk about:
Worrying about libido (1:18)
Painful sex (1:33)
Best sex ever (1:50)
Estrogen and sex drive (2:16)
Use it or lose it (3:02)
Responsive and spontaneous desire (3:12)
The pelvic muscle system (3:08)
It's no...2023-04-1108 minWomen on Fire®#105 Let's Talk Va-Jay's-Jay's, Bladders & Snoring With Dr Mirjana JanjicShow Notes:
Dr Mirjana Janjic is a women's health specialist with a specialist interest in state-of-the-art medical laser treatments for stress incontinence, vaginal atrophy, vaginal prolapse and snoring.
These are all common issues during menopause but many women are too embarrassed to talk about them. The good news is they're usually treatable.
Indeed, after training with specialist gynaecologists in Europe who are the pioneers of minimally invasive gynaecological laser procedures, Dr Mirjana introduced the innovative approaches to Melbourne, Australia and then Auckland, Ne...2023-04-0440 minWomen on Fire®#104 How Will I Know If I'm In Perimenopause?On this episode of Women On Fire® we're talking about perimenopause or the period of transition as you lead up to menopause.
Often called 'peri' which means around or near perimenopause can begin as early as your mid to late 30s but - on average - in your 40s.
Peri can be a confusing and overwhelming time so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
On this episode we talk about:
What is perimenopause aka peri (1:05)
How long does perimenopause last? (1:28)
Sex hormones - e...2023-03-2809 minWomen on Fire®#103 Dr Linda Dear, Menodoctor - A NAMS Certified Menopause PractitionerShow Notes:
Dr Linda Dear has the perfect training behind her to work with women navigating the waters of perimenopause/menopause.
Indeed, her background brings a wealth of knowledge of both holistic wellness and academic/medical training to the table.
Not only is Dr Linda a NAMS (North American Menopause Society) Certified Menopause Practitioner, she's also a medical doctor with a fitness background.
In her younger years she was a competitive British gymnast who won bronze at the...2023-03-2153 minWomen on Fire®#102 Caffeine & Alcohol During Any Stage Of Menopause - Should You or Shouldn't You?There is so much conflicting advice and data about caffeine and alcohol especially during perimenopause and menopause.
So we took a look into the subjects. And the truth is, it's confusing for everyone.
Everyone is different and this is very true of women going through peri- and post-menopause.
So this episode lays out a few facts, a few theories, and a few experiences.
Thank you for listening to this episode.
We're ho...2023-03-1417 minWomen on Fire®#101 Rebecca Gibney On Under The Vines, Menopause & Growing OlderShow Notes:
Rebecca Gibney is one of Australasia's most-loved actresses. A household name in both Australia and New Zealand, her performance as Julie Rafter on Packed to the Rafters earned her a Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality and two Silver Logies for Most Popular Actress.
But accolades aside - and she has many more - Rebecca has been winning hearts on our screens for decades. From The Flying Doctors and Halifax fp TV series to the film, The Dressmaker she has shared her beauty, talent a...2023-03-0715 minWomen on Fire®From Our Sponsor: Should You Choose MenoMe® 40+ or 55+?One of the most common questions we get asked at MenoMe® is whether you should choose 40+ or 55+.
40+ is designed for women in perimenopause (because on average women enter perimenopause around this time). And 55+ has been created for women in post-menopause (because on average most women are in post-menopause at this age).
But the truth is you could choose either however, the numbers serve as an excellent guideline.
Listen to this episode to discover the ins and outs.
Episode Re...2023-03-0502 minWomen on Fire®From Our Sponsor: All About LotsaLocks® by MenoMe®LotsaLocks® by MenoMe® is formulated to alleviate the hair thinning and loss that's common during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.
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