The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

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• Working Women Will Face Ageism At The Peak of Their Careers with Lucy Standing 02.06.2026 49min

  Is the productivity crisis in the workforce actually an ageism crisis? In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Standing, Chartered Psychologist and founder of Brave Starts, CIC – a non profit organisation supporting 300 – 400 people a year to plan and consider their future career development. Lucy specialising in mid career development with specific expertise in the ageing population. Together, we explore ageism in the workplace, reinvention after 50, the rise of "quilted careers," and why many...
• Harness the Balancing Energy of Gemini: A Meditation for Intuition and Mindfulness 20.05.2026 19min

  Today, I bring back the Goddess Journey meditation series with a new guided meditation for the wise woman's personal shift toward intuition, letting go of mental rumination, while integrating spiritual wisdom. You don't have to be a Gemini under a Sun or Moon sign to reap all the benfits of balancing dual forces that reside within each and every one of us. This journey will begin with storytelling of how I arrived back in a place of quiet reflection while taking a pause from pushing the...
• What Midlife Women Needs to Know About Blood Sugar with Michelle Dwyer 16.05.2026 1h 2min

  Feel like your body suddenly changed in midlife — increased belly fat, energy crashes, cravings, brain fog, disrupted sleep, or feeling like you’re “doing everything right” but nothing is working anymore — this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by health coach Michelle Dwyer to unpack the critical connection between hormones, blood sugar, metabolism, stress, and overall health during perimenopause and menopause. Michelle shares her own personal healing journey afte...
• Menopause Joint Pain: What’s Really Causing It; Does Cortisone Injections Help with Stacey Roberts 17.04.2026 56min

  What if pain isn’t just “wear and tear”… and aging doesn’t have to hurt? In this episode, Mary sits down with physical therapist and nurse Stacey Roberts to unpack a completely different approach to pain-free living. After decades in traditional medicine, Stacey began questioning why so many patients weren’t getting better. What she discovered changes everything: pain isn’t just structural—it’s influenced by your brain, hormones, gut health, and even your mindset. We dive into her discovery o...
• When Concussion Collides with Menopause: A Brain's Story 26.03.2026 14min

  When a brain Injury, menopause, and trauma intersect, it can be a nervous system train wreck. In my solo episode, perfectly timed with Brain Injury/Brain Health Awareness Month this March, I humbly share how a mild injury while recently vacationing in Mexico reactivated old symptoms and emotions connected to a previous traumatic brain injury in 2015. This story highlights how brain injury, hormonal shifts, and stored trauma can amplify nervous system dysregulation. But this retelling o...
• The “Just Do Kegels” Myth Might Be Harming Your Pelvic Floor with Dr. Lisa Kelly 16.03.2026 51min

  Pelvic health is one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of women’s health. Many are told that bladder leaks, pelvic pressure, or discomfort during exercise are simply part of aging, pregnancy, or menopause. But the truth is, these symptoms are common and they are also treatable. In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Kelly, Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic health specialist to explore how the pelvic floor connects to strength, breath, movement, and long-term mobility...
• Closing the Menopause Care Gap: Women Deserve To Be Heard with Dr. Lindsay Shirreff 06.03.2026 1h 4min

  Today, we welcome Dr. Lindsay Shirreff, OB-GYN, member of the Menopause Foundation of Canada medical advisory board, and Chief Medical Officer of Blair Health. Dr. Shirreff shares her journey from traditional medicine to healthcare innovation, focusing on closing the specialist gap for menopause and women’s health through technology and AI. The conversation dives into why access to menopause care is so limited, how Blair Health’s platform works, and the importance of personalized...
• Three Chakras to Clear for Menopause Self-Advocacy 23.02.2026 26min

  Can't speak your truth? Experience gut-wrenching pain and butterflies when you visit your doctor? Does it feel like your feminine qualities are being suppressed?Could be your Chakras need a tune up! In this episode, Mary explore menopause through the lens of the subtle body system to build an understanding how many menopause symptoms connect to specific energy centers, known as chakras. The body's subtle energy is information and vibration and menopause is a “reckoning” that brings stored emo...
• The Swimsuit Fashion Gap: Rethinking Swimwear for Midlife Women with Sarah Blaser 20.02.2026 56min

  Today, we feature fashion designer Sarah Blaser and her mother, Donna, in a heartfelt conversation about bathing suits — from the challenges of shopping and finding the right fit to the menopause-related body changes and frustration many women feel when trying to squeeze into traditional swimsuits. Inspired by her mother’s struggle to find swimwear that offered both comfort and adaptability for a changing body, founder Sarah Blaser set out to create designs that feel as good as they look. Fro...
• Why Women Are Being Lied to About Sleep with Dr. Carleara Weiss 13.02.2026 1h 3min

  Today, we delve into the critical topic of sleep during perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Carleara Weiss, a renowned sleep scientist and advisor for Aeroflow Sleep. Dr. Weiss, who hold a PhD and Master's of Science and Nursing, and a nationally recognized sleep scientist, discusses the significant impact of hormonal changes on women’s sleep patterns. She emphasises how sleep apnea, often underdiagnosed in women, affects overall health, including increasing risks for cardiovascular disease,...
• Perimenopause Unplugged: Why Addressing Hormones Early Improves Long Term Health with Dana Culp 06.02.2026 1h 6min

  Today, we welcome Dana Culp, a doctor of nursing practice, founder of Thrive Midlife Medicine, and a certified menopause expert, for a candid and empowering conversation about navigating the complexities of perimenopause and menopause. Dana shares her personal journey from critical care medicine to becoming a passionate advocate for women’s midlife health after her own symptoms were repeatedly dismissed by healthcare providers. Dana explains the foundational pillars of midlife wellness and sh...
• Intimate Wellness in Healthcare with Colette Courtion, Joylux Founder 02.02.2026 48min

  In this episode, Mary sits down with Colette Courtion, CEO and founder of Joylux, to explore one of the most overlooked—and misunderstood—parts of the menopause journey: intimate wellness. They unpack the persistent menopause knowledge gap in healthcare, where many primary care providers receive minimal formal training in menopause, leaving women dismissed or told their symptoms are simply something to endure. Colette shares how her rapid transition from motherhood to menopause exposed this g...
• Chelsea Jambo: A Young Woman Faces Medical Dismissal and Changes Hormone Health for All Women 26.01.2026 1h 2min

  In this episode, Mary sits down with a young visionary entrepreneur Chelsea Jambo. She is the CEO and Founder of OURBody, a Canadian wellness brand built on a mission to make hormone support taste great, work gently, and fit real life. Chelsea has created an organic herbal blend of teas uniquely crafted to bring comfort and support to women through various hormonal phases. Her entreprenurial journey was ignited by a personal experience of medical dismissal and gaslighting. She rev...
• Testosterone, Peptides, and AI: Revolutionizing Menopause Health with Jennifer Gularson 16.01.2026 1h 9min

  In this episode, Mary sits down with Jennifer Gularson, certified physician assistant and functional medicine practitioner, to explore what women truly need during midlife—and why the current healthcare system often falls short. Together, they unpack hormone therapy across the lifespan, including estrogen, progesterone, and the often-overlooked role of testosterone for women, as well as the growing use of peptides and GLP-1 agonists for weight management. Jennifer explains why symptom-based c...
• Optimize Exercise with Heavy Lifting and High Intensity Workouts 08.01.2026 20min

  In this episode, Mary delves into the nuances of exercise for women during menopause and perimenopause. Mary discusses the physiology of exercise she learned as a student of Dr. Stacy Sims (Menopause 2.0), emphasizing the importance of both heavy lifting and high volume workouts for muscle growth, metabolic health, and overall resilience. This episode covers why and how exercise should be adapted for midlife bodies, examining the benefits and differences between high intensity and...
• 1-1-1 Portal Meditation: 2026 and the Powerful Year of the Horse 30.12.2025 17min

  In this solo podcast episode, Mary closes out 2025 and welcomes in 2026 through reflections on numerology and Chinese astrology. This final episode of the year offers another guided meditation in the Goddess Series. Highlighting the significance of the universal year one and the year of the horse, the episode encourages women to reflect on their past nine years, trust their instincts, and embrace new beginnings with courage and wisdom. The guided meditation focuses on integrating body wisdom ...
• Understanding GLP-1 Medications for Weight Management and Metabolic Health with Dr. Sara Tariq 22.12.2025 50min

  Today's episode features Dr. Sara Tariq, an internal medicine physician at Northern Virginia Family Practice with over two decades of clinical experience. Dr. Tariq is a dedicated advocate for systemic transformation within healthcare, passionately addressing inequities and fostering cultural shifts through relationship-centered care. Dr. Tariq discusses the challenges of navigating midlife weight gain, body image, and the stories behind our eating habits. She shares her countless experiences...
• Epic Mini: The Big Three Health Concerns During Menopause 14.12.2025 14min

  In this episode, host Mary breaks down the misconception that menopause is merely about hot flashes and mood swings, and emphasizes the importance of bone, brain, and heart health during this life phase. The role of estrogen goes far beyond reproductive health, and its decline can have serious physiological impacts if left unchecked. Drawing on insights from prominent researchers and authors such as Dr. Lisa Mosconi, Dr. Avrum Bluming, and Dr. Stacy Sims, this episode explores strategies incl...
• Breast Health and Mammograms: A Deep Dive into Safety and Efficacy with Sarah Ham 08.12.2025 1h 5min

  In this episode, Mary is joined by Sarah Ham, a Mammography Supervisor, Medical Radiography Technologist, and Yoga Teacher with more than two decades of experience in women’s breast health. Originally from the Comox Valley, Sarah moved to Burnaby after high school to attend the Medical Radiography Technology program at BCIT, graduating in 1999. She went on to gain extensive clinical experience at Burnaby Hospital, Brooke Radiology, and Mount St. Joseph Hospital, where she completed her specia...
• Divorce and Menopause: Who's Really in Control with Hannah Hembree Bell 01.12.2025 1h 7min

  In this episode, Mary welcomes Hannah Hembree Bell, an award-winning Austin family law attorney, mom of four, and founder and CEO of one of the fastest-growing family law firms in the United States, Hembree Bell Law. Hannah shares her deeply personal journey of losing custody and financial ground in her own divorce. She transformed those hard-won lessons into a national community helping women prepare wisely for one of life's most disruptive transitions. Hannah delivers raw, practical wisdom ...