Menopause - The Real Deal

Hormones, Pain Management & Finding Balance During Menopause with Dr. Bradley Shepherd


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Welcome back to the podcast where we get real about midlife health and help you stop surviving and start thriving. This time, Michelle dives into a topic so many women deal with in silence: chronic, dragging, frustrating pain. 

Her guest is Dr. Bradley Shepherd, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who specialises in helping women in their 40s and 50s reduce chronic pain by addressing the root causes of hormone and nutrient imbalances through Nutritional Endocrine Modulation. 

Dr. Shepherd, who grew up surrounded by women and their health struggles, explains how hormones and nutrition hold the key to reclaiming energy, improving sleep, and clearing brain fog. If you're tired of being told your pain is just part of getting older, this episode is a must-listen

Dr Shepherd Discusses

  • Why he focused on women in their 40s and 50s who are often dismissed by healthcare professionals, especially when their hormones start to shift toward menopause.
  • How hormonal imbalances can manifest as physical pain; low oestrogen can lead to increased joint and spine disc degeneration, and low testosterone can cause fatigue, muscle aches, and loss of strength.
  • How this approach tests hormone and nutrient levels to correct imbalances using concentrated food-based supplements rather than just isolated vitamins
  • Why pain, mood issues (depression/anxiety), and gut inflammation are deeply interconnected and influence each other through shared neurotransmitters, creating a cycle where one imbalance affects the entire body.
  • Common yet often missed issues like low DHEA (needed to make testosterone and oestrogen), and insulin resistance (common in perimenopause)
  • BEST MOMENTS

    "I've noticed that that population tends to be dismissed by a lot of healthcare professionals... I think there's a great need, and they tend to be dismissed by a lot of the medical profession."

    "Why don't we make sure that the nutrients that make oestrogen and help regulate oestrogen, why don't we make sure that those nutrients are in place first?"

    "I don't think you can influence one neurotransmitter, say in the brain, without influencing what's going on in the gut with gut inflammation and vice versa."

    "Listen to your body, listen to what it's saying, try to figure out what it's telling you, because sometimes a migraine headache can be say, 'Okay, something's out of balance,' and it can be as simple as that."


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    HOST BIO

    Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. 

    A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space.


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    Menopause - The Real DealBy Michelle Rowlinson