Whether it’s about your clothes getting tight, or anxiety about your partner seeing you naked, you are not alone. In fact, this kind of body self-criticism causes many of us to have a troubled relationship with eating, says dietitian Lyndi Cohen, author of ‘Your Weight is not the Problem’.  In this episode Lindy details tips and strategies to cut the negative self-talk and develop a healthy relationship with food and with your body.

Get Lyndi's book Your Weight Is Not The Problem through Prevention's Book Club here

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In this episode Dr Fatima Khan, a highly skilled menopause and perimenopause doctor, discusses the fundamental pillars every woman needs to be aware of in order to thrive during menopause. Over decades of treating menopausal women, she has found that there is no point taking a pill without addressing these underlying issues. Here, Dr Khan supplies daily management strategies for your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.

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Why is it that some people manage to lose weight then see it slip straight back on, while others keep it off for good? Dr Gina Cleo has the answers. Gina is one of the world's leading habit change experts. In this episode she shares the surprisingly simple tweaks that will make it easy for you to stick with healthy habits, and recognise the unseen triggers that may be sabotaging them. Learn how to avoid mindless snacking (or that sneaky glass of wine after dinner) to making fitness a regular part of your routine and whatever else you hope to change to enjoy a healthy life during midlife.

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Confidence coach Mel Schilling is a former psychologist and currently the relationship coach on Married At First Sight in Australia and the UK. In this episode she shares powerful tips to build your confidence and navigate a positive outlook through the ups and downs of midlife. 

+ Find the questionnaire Mel discusses to define your personal strengths here

+ Grab a copy of Mel's book The C Word (Confidence), here.

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Dietitian Susie Burrell joins us to chat about belly fat and how our nutrition needs change during midlife, and what you should be eating more of. She also shares which of the popular diets really work - is it keto, 5:2, low carb or intermittent fasting that's best for long-term weight loss.

You can hear more nutrition advice from Susie on her podcast The Nutrition Couch 

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Taking us through gentle moves that can ease menopause symptoms is yoga teacher Justine Thompson, who runs workshops for perimenopausal women. Rest assured, there's no headstands or mantra chanting involved. Studies have proven that simple yoga moves and yoga-style slow, deep breathing can help us with the physical and emotional upheavals around midlife. You'll want to try these simple moves at home!

For more details about Justine and her workshops click here.

Here's what research has shown about the benefits of yoga:

Less hot flushes and better quality of life

Slower breathing lowers heart rate and creates calm

Deep slow breathing creates greater clarity and better decision-making

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This episode is essential listening for every couple. Get your partner to hear this one episode - it could be a game-changer for your relationship! GP and menopause expert Dr Ginni Mansberg discusses the healthiest way to navigate mood swings, night sweats and, most importantly, what you should both know about sex and intimacy during menopause. Straight-talking Dr Ginni shares important no-holds-barred truths. Note: this episode contains explicit content. 

Dr Ginni Mansberg has written the comprehensive bible on menopause The M Word  - you can purchase it at Prevention's Book Club on the link on book title.

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Dry, sore eyes...blurry vision... these are common problems in our 40s and 50s - and the good news is there are simple fixes. In this final episode of series 4, optometrist Greeshma Patel from Specsavers makes sense of the changes you might be experiencing in your peepers, and shares surprising insights into how you can protect your sight and keep scratchy, dry, red eyes at bay.

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Think of this as a bedtime story with a happy ending. If you wake up in a tangle of sweaty sheets, or find yourself staring endlessly at the ceiling, psychologist Dr Moira Junge, head of the Sleep Health Foundation, shares some practical advice to help you get a good night's sleep.

Here's more practical tips from our website:

• How to Get Better Sleep After 40
• 12 Natural Remedies for Better Sleep
• 10 Things that Sabotage Your Sleep After 40

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Accidentally weeing when you laugh... a urinary tract infection...a vagina that's painfully tight...these and other problems 'down there' happen to a surprising number of us! In this episode pelvic health physiotherapist Heba Shaheed comes to our aid. She explains the changes that happen to our pelvic floor as a normal part of going through our 40s and 50s, and the wide range of niggles and embarassing problems that can happen as a result. The good news is that with the right help, most of the time these problems can be completely fixed. Find out what you can do in this no-holds-barred episode.

Heba Shaheed is a Jean Hailes' Women's Health Week champion. You can find more useful resources about your pelvic floor, bladder and bowel health at the Jean Hailes website here. 

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