Dear Menopause Podcast
1) 127: Hysterectomy | 4 Weeks Post Op Update
Reaching the four-week milestone in my hysterectomy recovery journey feels like crossing an important threshold. In this episode, I discuss the remarkable physical transformation that has occurred – p...Show More
2) 126: Hysterectomy | 2 Weeks Post Op Update
The unexpected sight of blood when you're eight years post-menopause can trigger immediate alarm bells. That's exactly what happened to me in September 2024, launching me on a journey that ultimately ...Show More
3) 125: CSIRO Menopause Plan: Science-Backed Nutrition for Midlife
As the head of health programs at CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, Nicole Pritchard shares how their new Menopause Plan leverages a decade of research to address the unique nutritional needs of perimenopau...Show More
4) 124: Critical gaps in Indigenous menopause care with Prof Odette Best
When Professor Odette Best, Pro Vice-Chancellor (First Nations Strategy) at UniSQ discovered she was experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, she turned to her healthcare provider for answers, only to fi...Show More
5) 123: The Beauty of Aging: A Conversation with Elizabeth Barbalich from Antipodes Skincare
What if your menopause journey could be a celebration of your skin's resilience rather than a battle against it? Elizabeth Barbalich, founder and CEO of Antipodes Skincare, shares this refreshing pers...Show More
6) 122: Hot Take with Sonya and Johanna
A captivating conversation between Sonya and Jo explores the rapidly evolving landscape of menopause healthcare, research, and politics in Australia. In this episode we begin by unpacking the viral p...Show More
7) 121: Breakups in Midlife: When Menopause Reshapes Your Relationship
What happens to marriages and long-term relationships during menopause? Clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse returns to the podcast to tackle this powerful question, revealing why 70% of midlife break...Show More
8) 120: Your Brain During Menopause with Dr Jen Hacker Pearson
Your brain is undergoing a massive renovation during menopause, and Neuroscientist Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson is here to help you understand the how and why. With nearly three decades studying neurop...Show More
9) 119: The Testosterone Access Gap No One's Talking About
We need to talk about the glaring inequity in Australian healthcare that's affecting millions of women. After 18 months on menopause hormone therapy, testosterone has transformed my life, restoring my...Show More
10) 118: Postmenopausal Bleeding: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Postmenopausal bleeding can be an alarming experience, especially when you've gone years without a period. What causes this unexpected bleeding? When should you be concerned? Dr Ceri Cashell joins me...Show More