In episode 1, Sarah Chopra shares her research findings on the menopausal experience in different cultures using the bio-psycho-social model. Women are living longer, staying in the workforce longer, and will spend up to 30-40 years of their life in either the menopausal transition and postmenopause. In 2030, there will be 1.2 billion people experiencing perimenopause and menopausal symptoms. Some countries are recognising this growing demographic and establishing government policies to support women during this phase of their life.
Sarah Chopra Bio:
Sarah lives in Perth, Western Australia and lives with her partner, 3 children, and many pets. Sarah's work experience has evolved as her interests have devloped over the years. Beginning in retail, and then delving deep into naturopathy with special interests in SIBO, GUT health, nervous system support, pain management, genito-urinary health, and trans and women's health. Sarah's foundational pillars are: MIND, MOVEMENT, MICROBIOME and these fundamental aspects are delivered by:
- Yin and Children's yoga
- Trauma Sensitive yoga (TCTSY)
- Hypnotherapy
- Counselling
- Naturopathy
- Medtitation facilitation
- Emotional Release Technique (ERT)
Sarah is a member of Australian Tradtional Medicine Society (ATMS), Guild of Australian Hypnotherapists (GoAH), Yoga Australia, Meditation Australia, and Psychotherapist and Counsellors Federation pf Australia (PACFA)
Resources mentioned in episode 1:
Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing - Community Based Health Services (Western Australia only) https://cwsw.org.au/directory/womens-community-based-health-services-2/
The National Institute for Care and Excellence (NICE)- Guidelines in diagnosing Menopause and Recommended Treatment https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23/resources/menopause-diagnosis-and-management-pdf-1837330217413
Australasian Menopause Society- List of national General Practitioners with an interest in menopause health https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/find-an-ams-doctor
Jean Haile's for Women's Health - Provides translated factsheets https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/
Menopause Taskforce - Menopause in the Workplace UK https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/23281/documents/169819/default/
Menopause Symptom Checklist
Sarah Chopra website
