How do you want to show up to one of the most important transitions of your life?

Too many conversations around menopause have been reduced to hormones and symptoms. Instead, I want you to ask yourself a more important question: 

How are you going to show up to one of the most important transitions of your life? What kind of body are you bringing into it? Your energy, your resilience, your ability to feel strong, clear, in control?

In this powerful conversation, longevity and human optimisation physician Dr. Ash Kapoor, founder of The Levitas Clinic, explains why menopause isn’t always the root problem  — and how you live today can shape how you experience midlife later.

We explore:

·       What actually moves the needle beyond supplements, HRT and quick fixes

·       Why hormones can decline long before menopause

·       Why your gut, liver and sleep matter more than you think

·        How to build a body that can support you in the lead up to menopause and beyond.

We also talk Ferrari’s, sabre-tooth tigers and living in the fast lane.

Connect with Dr. Ash Kapoor

·       Instagram

·       The Levitas Clinic

Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive

·      Follow MenoPositive on Instagram

·      Sign up for news and updates

In this episode of MenoPositive:: The Edit, Lisa speaks with the lovely Sarah Bradden to unpack the growing wellness trend of ear seeds — an acupressure-based practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that’s gaining attention for its potential to support the nervous system, hormonal balance and emotional wellbeing.

Together, they explore how the ear is believed to contain more than 200 acupressure or acupuncture points that correspond to different organs, systems and areas of the body. Many practitioners describe the ear as a microsystem of the entire body.

This is a modern conversation blending ancient wisdom, women’s health and wellness culture.

Is your hair changing in midlife — more shedding, less volume, thinning at the part, or a texture that suddenly feels dry and fragile?  Let’s talk what actually works.

In this episode Lisa speaks with Lisa Bird, consultanttrichologist at Philip Kingsley, about female hair loss, menopause hair thinning, what’s hype and what’s helpful.

Together, they explore why hair changes in midlife, the role hormones, stress, nutrition, iron, and protein play in hair health— and why you can’t out-serum poor nutrition or chronic stress. 

But there are things you can do to maintain your healthy locks!

You’ll learn:

• The difference between hair thinning and hair shedding
• How hormone changes can affect hair follicles
• When supplements help — and when they’re a waste of money
• What minoxidil can and can’t do
• What to stop doing, start doing, and why it’s important to test before spending money on treatments

This is a practical, no-panic guide to understanding and supporting your hair through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

🎧 Follow MenoPositive for modern conversations on menopause, hormone health and ageing well.

Connect with Lisa Bird

·     Follow Lisa on Instagram

·     Learn more at Philip Kingsley

Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive

·      Follow MenoPositive on Instagram

·      Subscribe to our YouTube channel

• Sign up for news and updates

What if menopause wasn’t something to sit back and suffer through — but a transition you could prepare for, navigate well and even thrive in?

In this energizing episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd — OBGYN, menopause expert, media physician and author of Generation M — for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about the three stages of menopause: Perimenopause, Menopause & the After Party  - and how women can feel more informed, more prepared and more incontrol.

Dr. Shepherd breaks menopause down into three clear phases: the preseason (perimenopause), the main event(menopause), and the after party (post menopause) — helping women understand what’s happening in their bodies, whatsymptoms to look out for, and what support is available.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between perimenopause, menopause and post menopause
• The early signs of perimenopause, including irregular periods and anxiety
• Why menopause is a whole-body experience - not just a reproductive issue
• How to think about HRT - benefits, risks and different delivery options to match your needs and lifestyle
• To blood test or not to blood test?
• How mindset influences menopause symptoms
• How to build a long-term, menopause game plan that supports your 50s, 60s and beyond!

This conversation is about more than symptom management. It’s about entering midlife with better tools, better information and a stronger sense of agency.

Because menopause is not a choice.

But how you experience it is.

**********************************************************

🎧 Follow MenoPositive for expert conversations on perimenopause, menopause, women’s health and healthyageing.

Connect with Dr. Shepherd:

• Instagram
• Web
• Check out her book Generation M!

Want to understand how menopause and perimenopause affect your mental health, mood and brain — and what you can do to stay clear, resilient and emotionally steady through it?

With growing global attention on the impact of hormonal shifts on women’s mental health, this episode of MenoPositive breaks down what’s really happening — and how to navigate it with confidence.

Lisa sits down with Dr. Judith Joseph, a globally recognised psychiatrist, researcher and mental health expert, to unpack the connection between hormones, brain function, emotional wellbeing and midlife mental health.

Together, they explore how menopause is not a decline — but a shift that, when understood properly, can be managed, supported and even optimised.In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How perimenopause and menopause impact the brain, mood and cognitive function
• How to distinguish between hormonal changes vs depression and anxiety
• The difference between mental health and emotional health — and why it matters
• How to proactively support your mental health, resilience and happiness in midlife

Connect with Dr. Judith

·      Follow Dr. Judith on Instagram – TikTok - YouTube

·      Take her T.I.E.S Survey for mental health symptoms related to menopause

·      Unlock your mental wealth

·      Learn more about her research and book on High Functioning Depression

Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive

·      Follow MenoPositive on Instagram

·      Sign up for news and updates

What does dating, desire and intimacy look like in midlife and menopause— and how do you navigate it from a place of confidence, clarity and self-worth?

In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore the new dating paradigm for women in perimenopause and menopause— whether you’re single, re-entering the dating world, or redefining intimacy within a long-term relationship.

This conversation is about coming home to your body, your desire and your standards — so that you no longer seekvalidation, but show up from a place of self-connection, power and choice.

We explore:

• Why self-connection and self-pleasure are foundational to better relationships
• Why boundaries, communication and nervous system awareness transform intimacy
• The RBDSM Framework - a powerful tool for navigating sexual communication with clarity and confidence
• How to have honest, adult conversations about relationship status, boundaries, desires and sexual health
• How intimacy after 40 can become more connected, playful and fulfilling than ever before

Whether you’re dating, with a partner, or exploring a new relationship with yourself, this episode reframes intimacy as something you create consciously — not something you leave to chance.

Enjoyed this taster? You'll love the full episode ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.

SPECIAL OFFER:  Enjoy a special gift from Muriel. Learn more ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.

Why does libido change in perimenopause and menopause — and what actually helps?

If you’re experiencing low libido, changes in sex drive, painful sex or loss of desire, this episode teaches us how to reconnect with our body.

**If you enjoy this episode, Muriel shares a SPECIAL OFFER for listeners.**

Lisa Jedan speaks with somatic therapist and sex coach Muriel Haas about how female desire shifts in midlife — fromspontaneous to responsive desire — and why nervous system safety, emotional connection and embodiment becomeessential for intimacy.

Muriel reframes menopause as an invitation into a newerotic awakening, moving away from goal and performance-driven sex, toward deeper pleasure and connection.

You’ll learn:

• The two types of desire and the shift from spontaneousto responsive desire
• How to move from goal-oriented sex to an exchange of sexual energy
• The difference between masturbation and self-pleasure
• How to reconnect with your body and rebuild desire
• Communication tools to help couples navigate pain, dryness and changing libido during menopause
• The five pillars of orgasmic living

Together they explore how menopause can be a powerful rite of passage into a new relationship with your body, your pleasure and your partner.

**********************************************************

FOLLOW LISA AND MENOPOSITIVE:

• Instagram
• Sign up for news and updates

FOLLOW MURIEL:

• Instagram
• Learn more about Muriel and her workshops
• SPECIAL OFFER for MenoPositive listeners

Did you know only 14% of women learn about menopause from their doctor?

In this powerful episode Lisa speaks with Laura Biggs,CEO of Menopause Mandate, about the systemic gaps in menopause care— and the growing movement to change them.

Through the Mega Menopause Survey, which gathered insights from more than 40,000 women across the UK and US, Laura and her team, which includes US Chair Naomi Watts and UK Chair Mariella Frostrup,  uncovered alarming truths about menopauseeducation, healthcare access and workplace support.

But this conversation isn’t just about the problem — it’s about progress.

Laura shares how campaigners, policymakers, clinicians and public figures are coming together to transformhow menopause is understood, treated and supported in healthcare systems and workplaces across the US and UK.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why menopause is one of the most overlooked public health issues of our time
• The most surprising findings from the Mega Menopause Survey
• Why many women are still misdiagnosed or prescribed antidepressants for menopause symptoms
• What the new NHS Over-40 Health Check menopause screening means for women in the UK
• How the HRT pre-payment certificate is improving access tohormone therapy in the UK
• Why menopause is pushing some women out of the workforce — and how employers can change that

Connect with Lisa and Laura:

·       Follow Menopause Mandate on Instagram

·       Learn more and join the movement

·       Follow MenoPositive for modern menopause education

·       Sign up for news and updates at MenoPositive.life

·       Forward this episode to a friend who needs to hear it!

*******************************************************

🎧 Follow MenoPositive for expert conversations on menopause, perimenopause, hormone health, and ageing well.

Can psychedelics support women through perimenopause and menopause?

In this MenoMoment, Dr. Mindy Pelz shares emerging research around psilocybin, MDMA and the menopausal brain — and why this topic deserves a nuanced, science-led discussion.

In this conversation, we unpack:

·       The 5-HT2A serotonin receptor and its connection to estrogen and psilocybin 

·       Why serotonin shifts during perimenopause and menopause

·       Microdosing psilocybin and its potential effects on mood

·       The research behind MDMA-assisted therapy 

·       The default mode network and looping thoughts in midlife

·       Why therapeutic guidance and integration matter

Dr. Mindy shares her personal reflections on microdosing and therapeutic, MDMA-assisted therapy— and how these tools, when used legally and responsibly, may help some women interrupt self-critical patterns, improve emotional wellbeing and reconnect with their authentic voice during midlife.

This episode is not medical advice. It’s an exploration of neuroscience, emerging research and the evolving conversation around psychedelics and women’s health.

If you’re curious about the menopause brain, serotonin, mood changes, and alternative approaches to emotional wellbeing in midlife — this conversation will expand your perspective.

******************************************************

FOLLOW for expert conversations on perimenopause, menopause, hormone health, brain health and midlife wellbeing.

****************************************************

CONNECT with:

• Dr. Mindy Pelz
• Learn more about her new book Age Like a Girl
• Lisa Jedan and MenoPositive
• Sign up for MenoPositive news and updates

In this powerful MenoPositive conversation, Lisa is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz — New York Times bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl, The Menopause Reset, Eat Like a Girl and her newest book Age Like a Girl — to reframe how we think about perimenopause, menopause and ageing as women.

What if the menopause transition isn’t a hormonal crisis, but a neurochemical upgrade?

Dr. Mindy explains the three major brain rewiring events women experience (puberty, pregnancy and menopause) — and why midlife is your brain’s invitation into greater independence, clarity and leadership.

You’ll learn:

• The Grandmother Hypothesis and why post-reproductive women are evolutionary heroines

• The truth about estrogen and its “girl gang” of neurochemicals (dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, GABA & more)

• How we can fuel our menopause brain and take advantage of its new wiring

• How to naturally boost dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin in midlife

• Why intermittent fasting can fuel the menopausal brain through ketones

• How menopause can become a launch pad for reinvention, sovereignty and authentic voice

This episode moves beyond symptom management and into possibility.

If you and a friend are navigating perimenopause, menopause, hormone shifts, brain fog, mood changes, weight gain or simply questioning who you are becoming in midlife — please follow and share this conversation

You can also:

·       Follow MenoPositive.life on Instagram

·       Follow Dr. Mindy Pelz on Instagram

·       Learn more about Dr. Mindy and her book Age Like a Girl

·       Sign up for news and updates.