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Jennifer Moore

Jennifer is a former magazine beauty and wellbeing editor, current wellness advocate and an Internationally Certified Holistic Health Coach. She's worked with Next, Notebook:, Women's Health, Fitness Life and more, and co-authored In The Pink: a guide to breasts, cancer and living well with naturopath Lani Lopez. Passionate about women's health especially in life after 40, Jenna is a firm believer in combining both ancient and modern wisdom along with nutrient from Mother Nature. She has experienced severe anxiety, muscle pain and hot flushes through perimenopause, but has managed to turn it around via some of the knowledge she shares. "Let's start the conversation and let the rest of the sisterhood know because together we're better," she says.

4 Weeks to Better Sleep

Sleep Better In 4 Weeks – Dr Michael Mosley’s Top Tips

Did you know that 60% of Australian adults (and let’s be real, probably most of the rest of the world too) suffer from sleep disorders? If you’re tuning in to Women on Fire®, chances are you know sleep problems well – especially if you’re navigating the choppy waters of peri or post-menopause.

Sleep deprivation links to all kinds of pesky things: memory lapses, mood swings, stress, weight gain. And for us women in the throes of hormonal chaos, it’s like nature’s treacherous double-whammy! Not getting enough quality sleep messes with your body, brain, and gut, upping obesity, diabetes, and dementia risk. Yikes!

In this Mini Pause®, I’m unpacking some gems from Dr Michael Mosley’s 4 Weeks To Better Sleep co-created with Australia’s Flinders University Sleep Institute, alongside the SBS series Australia’s Sleep Revolution.

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Menopause & Skin Rashes: What’s Causing It & How To Find Relief

Have you noticed a rash occurring on your skin lately? This subject came up in our community recently. Although, it’s not one of the more common signs of peri/menopause and we promised to look into it for you. Because we understand that the arrival of a rash of any kind can be unsettling. 🆘🆘🆘 More women than

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Dr John Gray author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. Understanding Midlife Hormones, Love, Sex & Relationships.

Understanding Midlife Hormones, Love, Sex & Relationships with Dr John Gray

He’s back by popular demand! We’re thrilled to welcome back Dr John Gray, the renowned author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, to the show. According to USA Today, Men Are from Mars is one of the top 10 most influential books of the past 25 years.

Since then, John has written over 20 more books, revolutionising the way we understand relationships. Like his iconic book, he’s become one of the most influential relationship counsellors of our time. His latest book, Beyond Mars and Venus: Relationship Skills for Our Complex Modern World, continues this legacy, and we’ll be sure to link it in the resources.

John’s work helps men and women better understand and appreciate their differences in relationships. His unique approach blends communication techniques with nutritional choices that support brain and body chemistry—essential for

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friends and support

Did You Know? Your Girlfriends Are Good For Your Health

There’s an old saying ‘you can’t pick your relatives’ – you know that one right? It’s soooo true, but let’s not go there. The good news is that we can (and do) pick our girlfriends. They’re some of our most important relationships aren’t they? Of course, that’s not news; it’s simply a no-brainer. But did

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menopausal-rage

The Ultimate Guide On How To Deal With Menopausal Rage

Rage? Yep, it’s a menopausal ‘thing’ and usually occurs during perimenopause. Or, maybe you’re suffering from anger? That’s also a peri/menopausal ‘thing’. This is one of the thornier aspects of perimenopause and menopause and one that’s not always acknowledged. Many women don’t realise this is even happening (it’s everyone else falling out with them –

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HRT is it a magic pill

Menopause Hormone Therapy (HRT) – Is It The Magic Pill?

Menopause Hormone Therapy (HRT) can deliver incredible results for many women. However, the truth is, there’s no one size fits all, especially when it comes to women’s health. Ah, menopause – research has been thin on the ground for decades. It’s only recently hit the worldwide stage but the emerging studies sometimes have conflicting outcomes.

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It's not just about estrogen

Menopause Is Not Only About Estrogen, There Are Other Hormones In Play

Are you feeling irritable, crazy, sluggish, unmotivated, depressed, uptight or chubby? We hear you! Indeed, if you’ve landed here I’m guessing you’re older than 40. What’s more, I’ll wager that it’s not you but your hormones causing you to feel like this. In fact, perimenopause may have crept up on you. And menopause is not

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Dr Wendy Sweet PHD - Women on Fire® Interview

Menopause, Exercise & Healthy Ageing with Dr Wendy Sweet, PhD

Dr Wendy Sweet PhD is a menopause educator, fitness specialist and healthy ageing expert for women. In this episode, we talk about the right type of exercise, lifting weights, how much protein is ideal and is creatine essential for you?

And despite the well-meaning messages out there lifting more and more weights, eating more and more protein and taking creatine may not be right for you. It’s different strokes for different folks.

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8 Questions We’re Most Asked About Perimenopause And Post-Menopause

We get lots of questions from you about peri/menopause so we’ve put eight of the most asked together. 1. What’s the difference between perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause? Most people, even doctors, talk about menopause as an umbrella term. However, this isn’t technically correct because many of the – sometimes life-disrupting – signs begin in the

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33 perimenopause signs

The 34 Common Symptoms Of Perimenopause (& Counting)

The 34 recognised symptoms of perimenopause? Thirty-four and counting! Indeed, if you’re reading this you’re probably searching for information on the hormonal changes of menopause. Moreover, it’s a sad fact that many of us are starved of good information and knowledge. So, let us enlighten you. Table of Contents   The 40+ life stage Many women

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Beautiful long grey hair

Are You Considering Ditching Dye? Meet The ‘We Love Our Grey Hair’ Brigade

Have you noticed that loads of women are choosing to embrace their grey hair in midlife? Or, to be accurate we should drill grey hair down to silver, platinum and white. What’s more, they’re doing it in style and loving it! The Silva Sistas unite! Are you tempted to try strutting silver? I think we all

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Hair loss

Are You Losing Your Hair? Here’s Help…

Hair loss. It can be one of the distressing things about the menopause journey. Even if it doesn’t shed it often loses its lustrous, glossy volume. We’re sorry to be the bearers of bad news and we totally understand the frustration. Indeed,  there’s a reason our hair has earned the common moniker ‘crowning glory’. Personally, I’ve

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Unravelling Midlife Hair Thinning & Loss with Trichologist Chelcey Salinger

Diving into a conversation about the hair thinning, the hair shedding and the hair loss that can occur during perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause with Chelcey Salinger a certified trichologist and hair loss specialist.

Chelcey is a consultant trichologist at the Australian Trichology Centre in Sydney and Adelaide and specialises in hair loss, baldness, alopecia areata, hair breakage, hair damage and psoriasis and other scalp conditions

Chelcey is also the executive director of the International Association of Trichologists, she is also involved in the education of up and coming trichologists and supervises the clinical training and experience of trichologists in Australia.

Chelcey also holds a bachelor’s degree of human movement and health and a master’s degree in occupational therapy.

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Bones, osteoporosis

Osteoporosis: Why Strong Bones Are So Important At Post-Menopause

Today we’re going to talk about bones. And more specifically osteoporosis, because it’s something we all need to know about. Especially if we’re in pre-, peri- or post-menopause. If there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that many of us are woefully uneducated when it comes to menopause and health. Particularly when it comes to the

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How To Have Fabulous Skin After The Age Of 40

Great skin after age 40? Yes! As we enter the meno years, along with the mood swings and hot flushes can come massive changes in your skin. The drop in estrogen (estradiol) that’s a hallmark of the perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause leads to a dryer, thinner skin. Indeed, wrinkles emerge on a complexion that was

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Post-menopause


This is the time when menstruation is well and truly over, the ovaries have stopped producing high levels of sex hormones and for many ladies, perimenopause symptoms subside.

Estrogen has protective qualities and the diminished levels mean organs such as your brain, heart and bones become more vulnerable. It’s also a key lubricant so your lips may become drier, your joints less supple and your vagina might be drier. In addition, your thyroid, digestion, insulin, cortisol and weight may alter.

At this juncture, a woman might experience an increase in the signs of reduced estrogen but she should have a decrease of perimenopause symptoms. That said, some women will experience symptoms like hot flushes for years or even the rest of their lives.

Perimenopause

Peri = ‘near’

Most females begin to experience the symptoms of perimenopause in their mid-forties. Your progesterone levels decline from your mid-30s but it’s generally from around 40 that the rest of your sex hormones begin to follow suit. 

Perimenopause is a different experience for every woman and some women may barely notice it. The first indicators are usually changes to the monthly cycle. This means that for some ladies, this can be accompanied by things like sore breasts, mood swings, weight gain around the belly, and fatigue as time goes on.

For those with symptoms it can be a challenging time physically, mentally and emotionally.

Importantly, perimenopause lasts – on average – four to 10 years. The transition is usually a gradual process and many women enter perimenopause without realising.