Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40

Big question here - why would women consider testosterone as a support aid for menopause? 

Dr Shahzadi Harper, based in the UK, is a menopause and wellbeing doctor specialising in optimising women's health. She is also the co-author of the book “The Perimenopause Solution” with Emma Bardwell.

In this episode, we discuss:

- testosterone for women as a menopause support tool

- why 1 in 3 women will lose their libido in the menopause transition

- if you don't "use it", do you "lose it"

- gender health equality

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INSTAGRAM

BOOK: The Perimenopause Solution

You can also find the Sexy Ageing Resources here:

SEXY AGEING LIFESTYLE COURSE

WEBSITE

BOOK: My Menopause Memoir

Other podcast episodes you might enjoy:

Amanda Thebe: Menopocalypse (Apple Podcast)

The "period" talk in my teen years wasn't exactly positive. It was a bit taboo and I remember feeling awkward and embarrassed. Ironically, in my 50's, I am now having conversations where there is a level of awkwardness discussing perimenopause!! BUT, this is not the case with my teenage daughter, Jazz Maia (17) who freely speaks about periods with her friends and our family and knows A LOT about perimenopause.

(No harm was done to animals or children in the making of this episode LOL - Jazz was a willing and happy participant - lucky me!)

SEXY AGEING WEBSITE AND COURSE

Niki Bezzant is the author of the #1 best seller "This Changes Everything: the honest guide to menopause and perimenopause".

Niki is an author, writer, speaker and journalist and has been instrumental in educating women on "the change" in New Zealand. In this episode, we discuss:

- Niki's survey on women in New Zealand and the surprising results and feedback she received.

- Mental Health symptoms vs physical symptoms of menopause.

- How New Zealand women can be supported in menopause.

You can find out more on Niki here:

WEBSITE

BOOK

INSTAGRAM

I've been working on a course to help women figure out the menopause transition. This course is a compliment to the podcast and book and is going to help you through the following pillars:

1. Hormones - what's happening?

2. Sleep - why it's so important

3. Fitness Training in Menopause

4. Nutrition for Menopause

5. Stress, Rest and Recovery

6. Joy and Community

Course Discount - "sexyageing10"

LINKS

SEXYAGEING LIFESTYLE COURSE

ONE-ON-ONE COACH CALL

SEXYAGEING WEBSITE

YOUTUBE VIDEO - LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COURSE

BOOK - MY MENOPAUSE MEMOIR

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FACEBOOK

Kate is a mentor, speaker, facilitator, artist, writer and has been a therapist for 30 years. A pioneering spirit, Kate was the first to graduate as a Menstruality Medicine Circle facilitator, is the host of "Life - An Inside Job" podcast, created the multi-level art textile project The Pants of Empowerment and Threads of Friendship, and creates seasonal Yoga Nidra inspired by the land where she lives in Hertfordshire. With Leora Leboff she co-founded Woman Kind facilitating retreats for menstruating and menopausal folk to build more kindness into their lives.

To find out more on Kate and access her book "Second Spring: the Self Care Guide to Menopause" - check the links.

KATE'S WEBSITE

SECOND SPRING

INSTAGRAM

FACEBOOK

SEXYAGEING WEBSITE

SEXY AGEING LIFESTYLE COURSE INFO

In this deeply personal episode, I share how the perimenopause change impacted my stress and state of mind. When others may view you as a "motivated, confident go-getter" and you are having massive anxiety in your day-to-day work and home life, there is also a lot of shame with sharing that you might need help. I didn't know these emotions and experiences were linked to menopause - I wish I had known. I also got to speak with Clarissa Kristjansson who shares her story in my book "My Menopause Memoir"

SEXY AGEING WEBSITE 

Leah Simmons is a certified Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer and Kundalini Yoga Teacher. She has dedicated over 14 years to transforming people’s physiques (including her own) but soon realised that just training your body wasn’t enough to make you happy. After moving to Bali in 2015, Leah embarked on a 4-year journey of self-discovery to uncover exactly what it took to be truly healthy and truly happy.

Leah created KAAIAA; a fitness program to help people unlock the courage and strength inside themselves to go beyond what they think is possible… and ultimately transform their life.

Her philosophy is simple - "Change the way you view yourself and you’ll change the way the world views you"

You can connect with Leah and KAAIAA in the links

LEAH SIMMONS INSTAGRAM

KAAIAA INSTAGRAM

KAAIAA WEBSITE

KAAIAA FACEBOOK

SEXY AGEING WEBSITE

My Menopause Memoir Book

LINK TO DECODING SUCCESS PODCAST

I want to thank Kimberley Holiday-Coleman for her honest and candid interview on surviving colorectal cancer and living with a colostomy bag. In a world where midlife women often struggle with their changing bodies, Kimberley cracks open what it means to be positive in your body. Post cancer, Kimberley went on to win a burlesque competition, walk in a Melbourne Fashion Week show and had her photos shared with Dove, all while baring her colostomy bag and post operative scars. 

Today, this mom of 6 kiddos and wife of 22+ years offers a refreshing perspective on body image, self-acceptance, community, her stoma, and finding joy in life after cancer/trauma and dismantling negative stigmas/ break down barriers with the goal to promote positivity for both, ostomy and cancer awareness.

SEXY AGEING WEBSITE

According to a study conducted by the British Menopause Society, 40% of women claimed to have brain fog and forgetfulness during their menopause transition. And so many of us think we have early onset dementia! Tune in to my personal experience with brain fog, forgetfulness and a drop in personal self-confidence. I share stories from other women in this episode too! This content is from my book "My Menopause Memoir" available from amazon.com

My Menopause Memoir

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When was the last time you spoke about death? And do you know how you would want your life to be celebrated? Do your loved ones know?

I spoke with Dr Kim Fischer about the hard conversation on dying and it was one of the most interesting and uplifting conversations I have ever had about death. Admittedly, there haven't been many!

Dr. Kim Fischer is a board-certified physician anesthesiologist and the founder of Lucid, an advanced care planning coaching service. She has practiced medicine for over ten years and supported countless families through difficult conversations and decisions. These experiences have proven to Dr. Fischer the tremendous value of engaging in end-of-life conversations in times of health.

LUCID WEBSITE