Rajna Bogdanovic has worked as a clinical psycholgist with front line and high stress workforces across the world, before becoming a consulting psychologist to corporate. Today, Rajna shares insights into her experiences working with women going through menopause, highlighting both the positive and challenging aspects of this work. We discussed the complexities and challenges associated with menopause and aging, particularly within the context of high-performing organizations. Rajna talks about the various symptoms and coping mechanisms related to menopausal women and particularly leaders. We also discuss the societal expectations and challenges women face during menopause, particularly in the workplace.

Simone shares her menopause journey through career as a professional lawyer and into a career transition. She sought help from her doctor, who prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which improved her quality of life. Simone also talks about experimenting with herbal supplements

Today's guest, Amanda Pulford, is a Clinical Psychologist (Masters) who shares her personal journey into clinical psychology, inspired by her own experiences with childhood trauma. We discuss the intersection of trauma with perimenopause and menopause - how previous trauma may affect women in the workplace. Amanda outlines her framework for supporting women through this transitional time, helping them to find confidence, a sense of value, and create a new identity.

Trigger warning: this episode discusses the topic of trauma, which may be potentially triggering for trauma survivors

You can learn more about Amanda via her website: https://awakenconsulting.com.au/

Dr Wendy Sweet, Exercise Physiologist and PhD in Healthy Aging shares a presentation and her thoughts on why we need to look at evidence-based lifestyle solutions to menopause, and how she has helped thousands of women to transform their physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Christine Boucher is a Corporate Wellness Consultant and Wellness Business Mentor whose specialty is improving health and wellbeing in workplaces. Today Christine touches on her own experience with menopause and leads into the challenges that a business owner faces. Christine presents a novel way to gamify wellness that is inclusive, experiential and improves empathy and understanding in teams.

Sarah Rusbatch is a keynote speaker, author, women's health and wellness coach, accredited Grey Area drinking coach, accredited menopause coach, and a Sage consultant. Today, Sarah shares her insights on the intersection between alcohol, midlife and menopause, its impacts on mental health, and her new book Beyond Booze.

Learn more about Sarah, or purchase her book Beyond Booze via her website: https://sarahrusbatch.com/

Natalie Moore and Lisa Saunders are experts in helping organisations to understand and normalise menopause at work. Today, they discuss some of the challenges associated with menopause at work, such as in customer facing roles, service-oriented businesses, the impact on confidence - and about some of the things businesses can do to better support their team.

Dr Sarah McKay is a Neuroscientist who understands the female brain - especially what happens to it during pregnancy and menopause. We explore how the brain works and what women can do to support brain health during menopause.

Did you know that mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based method that can help women in perimenopause and menopause to manage stress, alleviate anxiety and improve sleep?

In today’s episode we interview Dr Lydia Altini, a Medical Doctor and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician, on how MBCT helps women to alleviate symptoms in perimenopause and menopause, and what's involved in the program.

Dietician Amanda Mannes discusses the key to reducing inflammation for balanced hormones, improved wellbeing, weight management, and increased energy and introduces a coming webinar that gives practical insights on combating fatigue, brain fog, and hormonal cravings!

Monique van Tulder is a woman who decided run away when it all got too much in midlife, and what she learned has transformed her view of midlife. Monique's take is that we have the opportunity to create midlife magic. In this episode, she talks about some ways to do that.

Dr David Lester, co-Founder of Sage Womens Health, discusses the historical absence of women's data in clinical trials, the value of women in leadership and the opportunity we have to better support women by understanding menopause.

Ara Jansen is a journalist who shares her own personal journey through menopause - and shows us that it is an opportunity to turn uncomfortable experiences into positive opportunities.

This interview with Professor Rebecca Mitchell, of Griffith University uncovers the research on menopause and it presents a compelling business case to take action. Professor Mitchell outlines things that organisations can do to potentially save $5 billion per year in costs, by reducing the stigma around menopause and putting some simple, cost effective strategies in place to support and retain their female leaders and employees.

Financial wellbeing is one of the key predictors of overall wellbeing. In an age where menopausal women are retiring early, and women's homelessness is on the rise, financial wellbeing is an area that deserves attention. Today, Michelle Hasani talks us through the non financial costs of menopause, and shares strategies to help organisations and individuals to improve financial wellbeing.

Janet has just turned 60 and talks about her menopause symptoms, what she has tried, the HRT experience, stress, and most importantly, what has changed for her, what helps, and the key lessons learned.

Amanda Kube, massage therapist and coach, talks about her experience with anxiety in perimenopause, access to services and information in regional areas, and tips for managing anxiety.

Today, Dr Rhona Creegan, Nutritional Biochemist, talks about how our heart behaves in menopause. We discuss risk factors, how inflammation and hormonal changes in menopause contribute to changes in heart activity, lifestyle intervention for heart health, and when to speak to your doctor.

"Naturopath Kristine Gardener discusses an effective, evidence-based approach to managing symptoms in Menopause that has helped hundreds of women.

You can contact Kristine at https://melbournewellnesscoaching.com.au/ "

Youna Angevin Castro discusses sleep challenges in menopause and provides tips to help you prepare for bed AND get a better night's sleep.

Read Youna's related blog on our website: Understanding the Sleep-Stress Connection