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  The Edit: How TCM supports menopause | The Five Elements 29.07.2026 20min

  What if menopause wasn't something to fight—but an opportunity to rebalance your body?In this episode of Menopause: The Edit, Lisa sitsdown with wellness expert Antonia David to explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine views menopause not as decline, but as a natural transition and a second spring.Rather than viewing menopause as a collection of isolated symptoms, TCM sees the body as an interconnected system where energy, lifestyle, rest and balance all play an important role in supporting wellbeing. Together they discuss:Why more women are turning to complementary therapies to support their perimenopause journeyThe Five Element Theory (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water)The importance of our kidneys and why your 3pm energy slump may not be a coincidenceWhether you're curious about Traditional Chinese Medicine or simply looking for new ways to support your health throughperimenopause, this episode offers an easy introduction to an approach that has been practised for thousands of years.Find your Element with Elemental Herbology HERE.Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive:Join the community on InstagramSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelSign up for news and events
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  Could Your Environment Be Affecting Your Menopause? | Blue Zones, Longevity & Hormones with Dr Ash Kapoor 22.07.2026 23min

  Could modern life be making your menopause symptoms worse?In this episode, longevity and human optimisation physician Dr Ash Kapoor explores what we can learn from the world's Blue Zones and traditional communities, and why chronic stress, lack of community, time spent indoors and our fast-paced lifestyles may be influencing how we experience menopause. Together we discuss:Why women in Blue Zones appear to experience menopause differentlyWhy community and nature are two of the most overlooked health interventionsSimple ways to create a more menopause-friendly environment, even in a busy cityThis isn't about moving to Sardinia. It's about understanding how modern life shapes our health and discoveringpractical, evidence-informed habits that can help you build resilience, support healthy ageing and create a more positive menopause experience. Connect with Dr. Ash KapoorDr. Ash on InstagramLearn more about Levitas ClinicConnect with LisaJoin the MenoPositive CommunityReceive news and updates
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  The Missing Piece of the Menopause Puzzle: Why Cellular Health Matters | Jess Kane 15.07.2026 50min

  What if supporting your hormones starts long before hormones themselves?If you've ever thought, "I'm eating well, exercising, taking mysupplements... so why don't I feel like myself?" this episode is for you.This week, Lisa is joined by Jess Kane from BodyBio to explore afascinating piece of the menopause puzzle that most of us never hear about: cellular health.Because hormones don't work in isolation. They communicate with every cell in your body. And when those cells are under pressure from modern life, environmental toxins, chronic stress and poor nutrition, everything from your energy and metabolism to your brain, mood and gut health can feel the effects. Together, Lisa and Jess discuss:Why menopause symptoms aren't just about hormonesThe surprising link between cellular health, brain fog and fatigueWhy some women don't feel better on HRT - and what could be missingHow health fats are critical to your cellular and brain healthSimple daily habits to build your resilience before, during and after menopauseHow to create the strongest, possible foundation for long term healthThis isn't about a quick fix. It's about understanding how to build a body that can better support hormonal change—so you can think more clearly, feel more energetic and approach your second half with confidence.Connect with Jess:InstagramLearn more about BodyBioHelp build the MenoPositive CommunityJoin the communitySign up for news and udpates
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  Why your 40s matter more than you think - Brain Health, Heart Health & Hormones | Dr Ginni Mansberg 01.07.2026 1h 4min

  What if your 40s were the most important decade for protecting your brain and heart?Most menopause conversations focus on managing symptoms. But what if this transition was also your greatest opportunity to invest in the decades ahead?In this episode Lisa sits down with women's health expert, GP and bestselling author Dr Ginni Mansberg to explore why midlife is a critical window for protecting your brain, heart and long-term health.Together they unpack the surprising connection between cardiovascular disease, dementia and hormone shifts, and the simple lifestyle habits that can dramatically improve your future health.You’ll learn:• Why your 40s are a powerful window for improving long-term health• The connection between heart health, brain health and hormone shifts• Why cardiovascular disease is still women's biggest health threat• How up to 50% of dementia is preventable through lifestyle changes• The role of blood pressure, sleep, movement and nutrition in protecting your future health• Why self-compassion may be one of the most overlooked health interventions in midlifeThis conversation is a powerful reminder that menopause isn't simply something "to manage through. It's an opportunity to build the foundations for a healthier, stronger second half.Because how you care for yourself today shapes how you'll live tomorrow.Connect with Dr. Ginni·     Instagram·     Learn more about her work and booksConnect with Lisa:·     Join the MenoPositive community and help rewrite the narrative on menopause ·     Get news and updates 
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  Treatments wellness insiders swear by: For Sleep, Stress, Skin & Hormonal Wellbeing 24.06.2026 1h 6min

  As hormones shift, which wellness treatments genuinely work?Lisa speaks with Antonia David, a leading spa and wellness educator and Head of Education at Elemental Herbology, about the treatments, ingredients and ancient practices women are increasingly turning to for support during perimenopause andmenopause.Together they explore why menopause is a whole-body experience, how declining estrogen impacts the skin, the surprising connection between hormones and sleep, and the wellness therapies making waves in spas around the world.You'll learn:• Why sleep and skin are often the first signs of hormonal change• The surprising ways estrogen affects collagen, hydration, pigmentation and skin health• The ingredients experts recommend for menopausal skin, including Vitamin C, probiotics, ceramides and adaptogens• How massage, breathwork and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help regulate the body during hormonal transition• Simple acupressure techniques that may help with sleep, hot flushes and overwhelm• The biggest skincare mistakes women make during perimenopause• Why menopause wellness is becoming one of the fastest-growing areas of the beauty and wellness industryWhether you're navigating perimenopause, menopause or simply want to better understand how hormonal changes affect your skin, sleep and wellbeing, this conversation is packed with practical tools to help you feel more balanced, resilient andsupported.Connect with Antonia David and Elemental Herbology InstagramCheck out Fire season - a season for power, transformation and bold energy Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive  Follow MenoPositive on InstagramSign up for news and updates Follow MenoPositive for expert-led, modern conversations onmenopause, hormone health and ageing well.   
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  How to Build a Body That Can Handle Menopause | Dr. Ash Kapoor 20.05.2026 57min

  How do you want to show up to one of the most important transitions of your life?Too many conversations around menopause have been reduced to hormones and symptoms. Instead, I want you to ask yourself a more important question:  How are you going to show up to one of the most important transitions of your life? What kind of body are you bringing into it? Your energy, your resilience, your ability to feel strong, clear, in control? In this powerful conversation, longevity and human optimisation physician Dr. Ash Kapoor, founder of The Levitas Clinic, explains why menopause isn’t always the root problem  — and how you live today can shape how you experience midlife later.We explore:·       What actually moves the needle beyond supplements, HRT and quick fixes·       Why hormones can decline long before menopause·       Why your gut, liver and sleep matter more than you think·        How to build a body that can support you in the lead up to menopause and beyond.We also talk Ferrari’s, sabre-tooth tigers and living in the fast lane.  Connect with Dr. Ash Kapoor·       Instagram·       The Levitas Clinic Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive·      Follow MenoPositive on Instagram·      Sign up for news and updates   
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  The Edit: The stress hack hidden in your ears 13.05.2026 6min

  In this episode of MenoPositive:: The Edit, Lisa speaks with the lovely Sarah Bradden to unpack the growing wellness trend of ear seeds — an acupressure-based practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that’s gaining attention for its potential to support the nervous system, hormonal balance and emotional wellbeing.Together, they explore how the ear is believed to contain more than 200 acupressure or acupuncture points that correspond to different organs, systems and areas of the body. Many practitioners describe the ear as a microsystem of the entire body. This is a modern conversation blending ancient wisdom, women’s health and wellness culture.
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  Hairloss, Hormones & What actually works 29.04.2026 54min

  Is your hair changing in midlife — more shedding, less volume, thinning at the part, or a texture that suddenly feels dry and fragile?  Let’s talk what actually works.In this episode Lisa speaks with Lisa Bird, consultanttrichologist at Philip Kingsley, about female hair loss, menopause hair thinning, what’s hype and what’s helpful.Together, they explore why hair changes in midlife, the role hormones, stress, nutrition, iron, and protein play in hair health— and why you can’t out-serum poor nutrition or chronic stress. But there are things you can do to maintain your healthy locks!You’ll learn:• The difference between hair thinning and hair shedding• How hormone changes can affect hair follicles• When supplements help — and when they’re a waste of money• What minoxidil can and can’t do• What to stop doing, start doing, and why it’s important to test before spending money on treatmentsThis is a practical, no-panic guide to understanding and supporting your hair through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.🎧 Follow MenoPositive for modern conversations on menopause, hormone health and ageing well. Connect with Lisa Bird·     Follow Lisa on Instagram·     Learn more at Philip Kingsley Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive·      Follow MenoPositive on Instagram·      Subscribe to our YouTube channelSign up for news and updates  
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  The 3 Stages of Menopause | Dr. Jessica Shepherd 22.04.2026 43min

  What if menopause wasn’t something to sit back and suffer through — but a transition you could prepare for, navigate well and even thrive in?In this energizing episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd — OBGYN, menopause expert, media physician and author of Generation M — for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about the three stages of menopause: Perimenopause, Menopause & the After Party  - and how women can feel more informed, more prepared and more incontrol.Dr. Shepherd breaks menopause down into three clear phases: the preseason (perimenopause), the main event(menopause), and the after party (post menopause) — helping women understand what’s happening in their bodies, whatsymptoms to look out for, and what support is available.In this episode, you’ll learn:The difference between perimenopause, menopause and post menopauseThe early signs of perimenopause, including irregular periods and anxietyWhy menopause is a whole-body experience - not just a reproductive issueHow to think about HRT - benefits, risks and different delivery options to match your needs and lifestyleTo blood test or not to blood test?How mindset influences menopause symptomsHow to build a long-term, menopause game plan that supports your 50s, 60s and beyond!This conversation is about more than symptom management. It’s about entering midlife with better tools, better information and a stronger sense of agency.Because menopause is not a choice.But how you experience it is.**********************************************************🎧 Follow MenoPositive for expert conversations on perimenopause, menopause, women’s health and healthyageing.Connect with Dr. Shepherd:InstagramWebCheck out her book Generation M!
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  Menopause and Mental Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know 01.04.2026 45min

  Want to understand how menopause and perimenopause affect your mental health, mood and brain — and what you can do to stay clear, resilient and emotionally steady through it?With growing global attention on the impact of hormonal shifts on women’s mental health, this episode of MenoPositive breaks down what’s really happening — and how to navigate it with confidence.Lisa sits down with Dr. Judith Joseph, a globally recognised psychiatrist, researcher and mental health expert, to unpack the connection between hormones, brain function, emotional wellbeing and midlife mental health.Together, they explore how menopause is not a decline — but a shift that, when understood properly, can be managed, supported and even optimised.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How perimenopause and menopause impact the brain, mood and cognitive function• How to distinguish between hormonal changes vs depression and anxiety• The difference between mental health and emotional health — and why it matters• How to proactively support your mental health, resilience and happiness in midlifeConnect with Dr. Judith·      Follow Dr. Judith on Instagram – TikTok - YouTube·      Take her T.I.E.S Survey for mental health symptoms related to menopause·      Unlock your mental wealth·      Learn more about her research and book on High Functioning DepressionConnect with Lisa and MenoPositive·      Follow MenoPositive on Instagram·      Sign up for news and updates
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  Dating After 40: Desire, Boundaries & Intimacy in Midlife 25.03.2026 14min

  What does dating, desire and intimacy look like in midlife and menopause— and how do you navigate it from a place of confidence, clarity and self-worth?In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore the new dating paradigm for women in perimenopause and menopause— whether you’re single, re-entering the dating world, or redefining intimacy within a long-term relationship.This conversation is about coming home to your body, your desire and your standards — so that you no longer seekvalidation, but show up from a place of self-connection, power and choice.We explore:Why self-connection and self-pleasure are foundational to better relationshipsWhy boundaries, communication and nervous system awareness transform intimacyThe RBDSM Framework - a powerful tool for navigating sexual communication with clarity and confidenceHow to have honest, adult conversations about relationship status, boundaries, desires and sexual healthHow intimacy after 40 can become more connected, playful and fulfilling than ever beforeWhether you’re dating, with a partner, or exploring a new relationship with yourself, this episode reframes intimacy as something you create consciously — not something you leave to chance.Enjoyed this taster? You'll love the full episode ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠. SPECIAL OFFER:  Enjoy a special gift from Muriel. Learn more ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.
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  Low Libido in Menopause? Why your sex drive changes (And What Actually Works) 18.03.2026 59min

  Why does libido change in perimenopause and menopause — and what actually helps? If you’re experiencing low libido, changes in sex drive, painful sex or loss of desire, this episode teaches us how to reconnect with our body. **If you enjoy this episode, Muriel shares a SPECIAL OFFER for listeners.**Lisa Jedan speaks with somatic therapist and sex coach Muriel Haas about how female desire shifts in midlife — fromspontaneous to responsive desire — and why nervous system safety, emotional connection and embodiment becomeessential for intimacy.Muriel reframes menopause as an invitation into a newerotic awakening, moving away from goal and performance-driven sex, toward deeper pleasure and connection. You’ll learn:The two types of desire and the shift from spontaneousto responsive desireHow to move from goal-oriented sex to an exchange of sexual energyThe difference between masturbation and self-pleasureHow to reconnect with your body and rebuild desireCommunication tools to help couples navigate pain, dryness and changing libido during menopauseThe five pillars of orgasmic livingTogether they explore how menopause can be a powerful rite of passage into a new relationship with your body, your pleasure and your partner.**********************************************************FOLLOW LISA AND MENOPOSITIVE: InstagramSign up for news and updatesFOLLOW MURIEL:InstagramLearn more about Muriel and her workshopsSPECIAL OFFER for MenoPositive listeners
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  The Menopause Care Gap & Workplace Change | Laura Biggs, Menopause Mandate 11.03.2026 59min

  Did you know only 14% of women learn about menopause from their doctor?In this powerful episode Lisa speaks with Laura Biggs,CEO of Menopause Mandate, about the systemic gaps in menopause care— and the growing movement to change them.Through the Mega Menopause Survey, which gathered insights from more than 40,000 women across the UK and US, Laura and her team, which includes US Chair Naomi Watts and UK Chair Mariella Frostrup,  uncovered alarming truths about menopauseeducation, healthcare access and workplace support.But this conversation isn’t just about the problem — it’s about progress.Laura shares how campaigners, policymakers, clinicians and public figures are coming together to transformhow menopause is understood, treated and supported in healthcare systems and workplaces across the US and UK. In this episode, we explore:• Why menopause is one of the most overlooked public health issues of our time• The most surprising findings from the Mega Menopause Survey• Why many women are still misdiagnosed or prescribed antidepressants for menopause symptoms• What the new NHS Over-40 Health Check menopause screening means for women in the UK• How the HRT pre-payment certificate is improving access tohormone therapy in the UK• Why menopause is pushing some women out of the workforce — and how employers can change thatConnect with Lisa and Laura: ·       Follow Menopause Mandate on Instagram ·       Learn more and join the movement ·       Follow MenoPositive for modern menopause education·       Sign up for news and updates at MenoPositive.life·       Forward this episode to a friend who needs to hear it!*******************************************************🎧 Follow MenoPositive for expert conversations on menopause, perimenopause, hormone health, and ageing well.
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  Psychedelics & Menopause Brain: Seratonin, Microdosing and MDMA Research | Dr. Mindy Pelz 04.03.2026 8min

  Can psychedelics support women through perimenopause and menopause?In this MenoMoment, Dr. Mindy Pelz shares emerging research around psilocybin, MDMA and the menopausal brain — and why this topic deserves a nuanced, science-led discussion.In this conversation, we unpack:·       The 5-HT2A serotonin receptor and its connection to estrogen and psilocybin ·       Why serotonin shifts during perimenopause and menopause·       Microdosing psilocybin and its potential effects on mood·       The research behind MDMA-assisted therapy ·       The default mode network and looping thoughts in midlife·       Why therapeutic guidance and integration matterDr. Mindy shares her personal reflections on microdosing and therapeutic, MDMA-assisted therapy— and how these tools, when used legally and responsibly, may help some women interrupt self-critical patterns, improve emotional wellbeing and reconnect with their authentic voice during midlife.This episode is not medical advice. It’s an exploration of neuroscience, emerging research and the evolving conversation around psychedelics and women’s health.If you’re curious about the menopause brain, serotonin, mood changes, and alternative approaches to emotional wellbeing in midlife — this conversation will expand your perspective.******************************************************FOLLOW for expert conversations on perimenopause, menopause, hormone health, brain health and midlife wellbeing.****************************************************CONNECT with:Dr. Mindy PelzLearn more about her new book Age Like a GirlLisa Jedan and MenoPositiveSign up for MenoPositive news and updates
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  Menopause Brain: Neuroscience, Fasting and Midlife Leadership with Dr. Mindy Pelz 25.02.2026 56min

  In this powerful MenoPositive conversation, Lisa is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz — New York Times bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl, The Menopause Reset, Eat Like a Girl and her newest book Age Like a Girl — to reframe how we think about perimenopause, menopause and ageing as women.What if the menopause transition isn’t a hormonal crisis, but a neurochemical upgrade?Dr. Mindy explains the three major brain rewiring events women experience (puberty, pregnancy and menopause) — and why midlife is your brain’s invitation into greater independence, clarity and leadership.You’ll learn:• The Grandmother Hypothesis and why post-reproductive women are evolutionary heroines• The truth about estrogen and its “girl gang” of neurochemicals (dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, GABA & more)• How we can fuel our menopause brain and take advantage of its new wiring• How to naturally boost dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin in midlife• Why intermittent fasting can fuel the menopausal brain through ketones• How menopause can become a launch pad for reinvention, sovereignty and authentic voiceThis episode moves beyond symptom management and into possibility.If you and a friend are navigating perimenopause, menopause, hormone shifts, brain fog, mood changes, weight gain or simply questioning who you are becoming in midlife — please follow and share this conversationYou can also:·       Follow MenoPositive.life on Instagram·       Follow Dr. Mindy Pelz on Instagram·       Learn more about Dr. Mindy and her book Age Like a Girl·       Sign up for news and updates.
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  Perimenopause and Menopause Fatigue: Why You’re Tired (even when you’re doing everything right) | Qi Energy with Emilie Weston 18.02.2026 51min

  Perimenopause fatigue? Low energy in menopause? Doing everything “right” but still exhausted?If you’re struggling with menopause fatigue, burnout, anxiety, poor sleep, bloating or brain fog, this episode explores a powerful perspective you may not have considered: Qi (Chi) energy and your internal “battery.”Lisa is joined by energy practitioner Emilie Weston from Sun Kyeong, who has over 25 years experience in South Korean Qi energy healing. Together, they explore why so many women in perimenopause and menopause feel depleted — even when they’re eating well, exercising, and prioritising sleep.In this conversation, you’ll learn:The difference between being tired vs. having low energyWhy menopause fatigue doesn’t always respond to restThe two types of energy that fuel your body and how you need bothHow low Qi can intensify menopause symptoms and how balanced Qi can ease anxiety, support better sleep, ease digestive discomfort and restore energyHow chronic stress and stored emotions impact your nervous system in midlifeSimple ways to shift your energy through breathing, gratitude and daily practiceEmily explains how Qi energy and vibration can help restore nervous system balance and influence hormonal health — and why balanced energy may help you move through menopause with more resilience, clarity and calm.This episode offers a new lens — and practical tools — to support your vitality in midlife.************************************************·       Connect with Sun Kyeong·       Learn more at Sun Kyeong Energy and Wellness·       Connect with Emilie·       **Use code POSITIVE to try a FREE energy class or receive £30 OFF your first energy treatment·       Join the MenoPositive community·       Sign up for MenoPositive news and updates
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  How Perimenopause shows up on your skin: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with Sarah Bradden 11.02.2026 53min

  Did you know, many women notice changes in their skin and face before they ever hear the word perimenopause?In this episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by SarahBradden, founder of The Bradden Method, to explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and facial diagnostics can reveal early signs of perimenopauseand hormonal imbalance – often before classic menopause symptoms appear.Many women first notice perimenopause through their skin: dullness, breakouts, jawline changes, puffiness… In Chinese Medicine these aren’t cosmetic issues, they’re messages from the body. In this episode, you’ll learn:·      How perimenopause shows up on the face and skin ·       How Chinese medicine interprets external signs of internalimbalance·      How acupuncture and acupressure supports hormones, skin and nervous system balance·      Why supporting the body internally, helps skin respondexternally·      Her unique blend of cosmetic acupuncture, energy work and new technologies ·       Stick around til the end - because Sarah shares a few “love notes” – gentle exercises that support mood, skin and balance in midlife This is a holistic, empowering conversation for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, skinchanges and ageing well. ******************************************************Connect with Sarah:InstagramLearn more about The Bradden MethodConnect with Lisa and Join the MenoPositive Community:InstagramSign up for news and events
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  Menopause Confessions with Laura Dowling : Vulval Health, Hormones and Midlife Truths 04.02.2026 53min

  If you’ve ever thought “Is this normal?”  or “why didn’t anyone tell me this before” during perimenopause or menopause, this episode is for you.Lisa sits down with pharmacist, author, and women’s health advocate Laura Dowling — aka The Fabulous Pharmacist — foran honest, empowering conversation about vulval health, hormones and midlife changes.From perimenopause onwards, so many women experience dryness, irritation, recurrent UTIs, pain during sex, ordiscomfort — and are told it’s “just ageing” or something they should quietly put up with. Laura is on a mission to change that.Drawing on her years behind the pharmacy counter and her bestselling book Love Your Vulva, Laura shares what women are too embarrassed to ask their GP. Together, Lisa and Laura explore:·       Why vulval and vaginal health is a lifelong conversation, not a menopause problem·       Early signs of hormonal change women shouldn’t ignore in perimenopause·       Why thrush, UTIs, and pain can suddenly appear — even if you’ve never had issues before·       Game changing treatment options so you don’t have to suffer ·       Why pain, discomfort, and loss of confidence are not inevitable in midlife and beyondThis episode is about knowledge, reclaiming confidence, and agency — and understanding that caring for your vulva is not indulgent, awkward, or vain. It’s crucial to your overall health. Connect with Laura DowlingFabulous Pharmacist on InstagramCheck out her new book "Love Your Vulva"·     Connect with Lisa JedanMenoPositive.life on InstagramSign up for news and events
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  Presenting: Lisa on Menopause, Midlife and Identity 21.01.2026 29min

  While the MenoPositive team is busy planning and recording next season, we’re sharing a few meaningful conversations withfriends of the show that speak to the menopause transition.This week, MenoPositive founder, Lisa Jedan - joins Say It Sister with Lucy and Karen — for an honest conversation about menopause, midlife identity shifts and how the power of apositive mindset and community can become levers for a calmer nervous system and for the courage you may need to step into who you are becoming. To hear more episodes of Say it Sister, head to Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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  RE: RELEASE: Muscle in Menopause (New Year Edition) 14.01.2026 48min

  If you're setting intentions for the year ahead, consider this episode an invitation to build strength - steady, consistent and confident.As hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause, muscle becomes one of your greatest allies. Not just for physicalstrength - but for energy, metabolic health, mood, confidence and longevity.That’s why I’m re-sharing this episode with Aoife Okonedo Martin - where we explore why building muscle goes far beyond the physical and why it matters now more than ever.In this episode we cover:💪 The difference between strength training and resistance training💪 Why muscle matters in midlife💪 The physical, metabolic and psychological benefitsof building strength💪 How to train smart and build lean muscle💪 Common myths around muscle growth and fat loss inmenopause Connect with AoifeInstagramLearn more about Ultimate PerformanceConnect with Lisa and MenoPositiveInstagramSign up for news and updates