Sage Women

Sage Women

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Sage Women episodes

  • Neuroscience and Menopausal Brains

    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.

    Learn more about Dr McKay's books here: https://drsarahmckay.com/books/

    You can find out about Sarah's training programs for coaches here:

    1. The Neuroscience Academy - www.theneuroacademy.com

    2. Brain Coach Bootcamp - www.braincoachbootcamp.com

    3. In Her Head - www.inherheadcourse.com

    38 min
  • How to Manage Stress, Alleviate Anxiety and Improve Sleep in 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.
    Enrol in Lydia's January 30 MBCT for Menopausal Wellbeing Program hereRead Dr Altini's blog My Journey with Mindfulness: Navigating Menopause with MBCT, here.

    27 min
  • How to Lower Inflammation and Reduce Menopause Symptoms

    Dietitan 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!

    Enrol in Amanda's Feb 5 TAME Your Inflammation program here
    Read Amanda's blog here

    19 min
  • Midlife Magic with Monique van Tulder

    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.

    Connect with Monique here:
    Instagram @moniquevantulder
    Website moniquevantulder.com.au
    LinkedIn moniquevantulder

    28 min
  • A Male Perspective on Menopause

    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.

    You can connect with David on LinkedIn.

    24 min
  • The Business Case for Supporting Menopause at Work

    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 - 10 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.

    Read our related blog on this topic, and learn more about Professor Mitchell's work here. Also, check out The Hot Resignation

    33 min
  • The True Cost of Menopause

    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.
    To learn more about this important topic, read Michelle's summary article, and follow us on LinkedIn to receive updates on our coming webinar on this topic.

    You can find the webinar details here 3 Steps to Navigate Financial Wellbeing for Menopausal Women in your Organisation.

    26 min
  • Key Insights from the Wellbeing at Work Summit

    In this episode, Melanie and Danielle discuss their takeaways from the Wellbeing at Work Summit in Sydney on 14 November, 2023. Key topics include:

    • Challenges in implementing wellbeing programs, including burnout and cost constraints
    • Collaboration challenges and employee engagement strategies
    • The important role of leaders in creating a health culture, the skills they require, and the evidence for this
    • Why we must support employee wellbeing
    • The importance of strategic planning and measuring impact of initiatives.
    • If you need help with developing or implementing healthy aging policies, strategies, education or coaching programs, request information via our Contact page.



    • 26 min
    • Menopause - HRT, Stress and Work

      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.

      For support with anxiety in menopause, check out our blog by Amanda Kube: 4 Mindfulness Practices for Menopause

      33 min

    About Sage Women

    From the publisher's feed

    Struggling with menopause or perimenopause symptoms like weight gain, anxiety, or hot flushes? Join host Melanie White every fortnight for real conversations with midlife women and health professionals, to help you you navigate the ups and downs of midlife.