Menopause is often talked about in terms of hot flushes, sleepless nights, and mood swings — but beneath those symptoms lies something deeper: loss.

In this powerful episode, Nicole van Hattem — menopause coach, TEDx speaker, and host of Hot & Healthy Menopause — explores the many layers of loss women face during this transition, with honesty, compassion, and a touch of sass.

✨ You'll hear about:

• The loss of oestrogen and how it impacts body, brain, and emotions

• Nicole's personal journey of finding new beauty in the mirror — and how to change the algorithm to see ageing differently

• The loss of fertility and her own grief in never becoming a mother (plus the joy of being a dog mum)

• How midlife women can reframe their value in the workplace and show up stronger in careers or businesses

• Reviewing career changes and learning when it's time to slow down or shift direction

• The changing nature of relationships, intimacy, and desire as hormones shift

• Why our hobbies, food, and drink don't always suit us anymore — and how to adapt with humour

• The truth about identity and confidence in midlife, and how to rebuild them piece by piece

Nicole closes the episode with her original poem, Hot Flashes & Farewells — a sassy, humorous, and uplifting reflection on loss and reinvention in menopause.

💬 If you've ever felt like you've lost part of yourself in menopause, this episode will remind you: every ending creates space for a new beginning.

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