Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40

Dr Samantha Newman is a rockstar women's health specialist with a personal interest in supporting women through menopause. In this World Menopause Day episode, we are breaking the taboos and discussing vaginal dryness, a symptom that affects 30% of women in the menopause life stage - but that's only the percentage of women who will share that. Dr Samantha believes it's much more than 30%.

We discuss EVERYTHING:

* What are the symptoms?

*What is the impact on women physically, mentally, emotionally and relationally?

* Sex and libido in menopause

* UTI's

* Spin workouts 

* Self pleasure and vibrators

* Lubricants, vaginal moisturisers and oestrogen cream

You can make an appointment with Dr Samantha Newman through her website FemaleGP

Clare McCulloch has achieved a feat not too many people have. She has taken up a very competitive sport in her 40's, made the National team and competes regularly overseas. Clare is on Team GB (Great Britain) for triathlon and does it all with the beautific smile and positive energy I remember her for. In this episode, Clare and I discuss the challenges with being an elite athlete in your 40's, our time as the OG Spin instructors at Fire Fit Malaysia, goal setting in midlife and how athletes are discussing menopause.

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How do fitness trainers manage their menopause symptoms? It's a NEW discussion for those of us within the fitness industry as many women I know that work within the industry had never had a discussion about menopause or perimenopause symptoms. 

This honest and open discussion with Wendy Elphinstone, Presenter and Trainer from Les Mills Asia Pacific, bares all. From weight gain to anxiety to vaginal dryness - we will give you the heads up! I'm so grateful for women like Wendy who continue to inspire instructors and gym members alike AND own this stage of life with honesty.

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If you've been searching for the answers on what and how you should be eating during the menopause transition, then this is the episode for you! Lisa Walker is the BePure Wellness leading health specialist and clinical manager. Lisa has been in the fitness and wellness industry for eight years and we had the BEST time discussing the FACTS on nutrition at this challenging life stage for women. We cover:

- Lisa's incredible journey to optimal health after an eating disorder

- Protein sources and amounts needed to maintain muscle and health in menopause

- What's up with all the snacks?

- We dissect the Keto diet

- How the microbiome is affected by changing hormone levels

- Lisa's top tips for nutrition for women in menopause.

As mentioned in the episode, I'm giving a 15% discount off my Menopause Management Online Course which covers all the content in this topic and more. Click HERE and apply the code "lisarocks"

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What do you get when you have two international fitness professionals/podcasters/authors together on the same podcast? A very passionate discussion about exercise of course! Except that so may people are still not exercising or moving in a way that is going to keep them healthy for life. Bevan James Eyles says "we are failing in fitness" but then went on to write the book "I Will Make You Passionate About Exercise"

Bevan and I have known each other for over 20 years in the industry and as we gain the years of experiences, we can reflect on the psychology of exercise adherence and how to help people get moving in a way that is enjoyable and daily. 

You can find out more on Bevan here:

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Don't forget your 10% discount for the Sexy Ageing Menopause Management Online Course by using the code "sexyageing10" 

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Ingrid Seaburn answers all my skincare woes. As one of the last perimenopause symptoms I'm still battling with, it's so good to talk with a skincare expert in her 50's who knew exactly what I need to do. And it's not all topical! 

Ingrid is a famous facialist having clients such as Delta Goodrem, Teri Hatcher, Pip Edwards (Yes! Founder of P.E Nation) and Rachel Griffiths to name a few. She was also 2 degrees of separation to doing George Clooney's facial but you'll have to listen to the podcast to hear all about that!

To find out more on the fabulous Ingrid and her work, check out:

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Sara Kooperman - dancer, aerobics instructor, lawyer, business owner and CEO of SCW Fitness Education and Water in Motion. Sara is a leader, icon and mentor to the fitness industry internationally. I look up to women like Sara for all the incredible change they have made in an industry that I love. She continues to inspire women business leaders and continues to trail blaze for so many of us. For similar inspirational episodes with female fitness industry icons, check out:

(On Apple Podcasts)

Kylie Gates: Harness your Power

Stacey Seward-Sandiver: Being a Female Leader in your 50's

Emma Barry (part 1): That Gut Instinct

Emma Barry (part 2): Embrace the 3rd Age

Sacha Coburn: The "C" word, "M" word and "F" bombs

Fyonna Vanderwerf: Smashing Taboos

Mel Tempest: Brave, Uncut and Unfiltered

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About Sara Kooperman

Sara Kooperman, CEO of SCW Fitness Education, WATERinMOTION® and S.E.A.T. Fitness, is a visionary leader that has transformed the fitness education community. A successful business owner and advisor, she is a keynote speaker, published author, webinar host, podcast presenter, and sought-after industry trailblazer. Kooperman has launched seven successful live MANIA® fitness professional conventions, another six streaming conferences, and more than 40 live and online certifications. Her company has touched more than 100,000 fitness professionals face-to-face, engaged another 300,000+ in virtual connections, and produced over 600 fitness instructor training videos. Kooperman currently serves on IHRSA’s Headlight Committees for Facility Standards and is a co-host of IHRSA’s Talks & Takes Monthly Talk Show. She also is part of the Gold’s Gym Think Tank and the canfitpro Advisory Panel and was a founding board member for the Women In Fitness Association (WIFA). Recently nominated for the 2022 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year Award, Kooperman won the 2022 Most Innovating Fitness Pro by Fitness Industry Technology Council. She is also an inductee into the National Fitness Hall of Fame, an Illinois State Businesswoman of the Year, and a winner of AEA’s Global Award for contribution to the aquatic industry.

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In recognition of Pride Month, I was honoured to interview my favourite same sex couple - my sister Tia Minnoch and her partner, Jenny Grant. The menopause journey is a challenge in a relationship where you are trying to explain to your partner what you are experiencing, let alone TWO women going through it together. I'm so grateful that Tia and Jenny were happy to chat with me on the podcast to represent the rainbow community in menopause. 

We also talk about our new Public Holiday in New Zealand - Matariki - the Maori New Year. We all feel honoured to be celebrating this holiday - tune in to find out all about it!

For the Sexy Ageing Lifestyle Course, use the discount code "sexyageing10" for 10% off

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Episode 6 with Tia Minnoch - Inflammation vs Perimenopause