Holly Zachan was 40 years old, juggling a business and being mum to two young children when she was blindsided by a diagnosis of hypoactive (underactive) thyroid disease.
After reacting to her medication, she started to connect the dots with some of her symptoms and perimenopause.
From there, she realised she needed to take stock and reassess her life.
Holly shares her story.
Lisa Tamati is a woman in menopause.
She’s also a former endurance athlete, best-selling author, and a health optimisation, longevity, high performance and mindset coach.
Lisa is relentless and wrote a book of the same name. It tells of the highs and lows and the sheer tenacity it took to help her 74-year-old mother recover from an aneurysm and subsequent brain damage.
Indeed, Lisa doesn’t take no for an answer because she believes nothing is impossible. Even when she’s told it is!
In this episode, Lisa shares her story and her journey with menopause. In addition, she imparts wisdom about DNA, epigenetics, hormone methylation and perimenopause/menopause and post-menopause.
On this episode of Women On Fire® we’re talking about the beauty of ageing, common concerns such as hair changes and pigmentation as well as makeup.
As we grow older our hair changes, our skin changes and the way we look changes.
And sometimes we’re not quite sure what to do.
The good news is that there are a lot of tools and options on hand and we’ve given you an overview in this episode.
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus was written in the 90s and became the biggest-selling relationship book of all time.
Since then, author John Gray has written over 20 more books including Beyond Mars and Venus which takes into account how times have changed.
John’s wisdom is legendary and he’s been a guest on many well-known shows such as Oprah and Dr Oz.
In this episode, he goes into the link between our sex hormones, our masculine and feminine sides, and their effect on relationships and libido.
Suitable for all ages as well as peri/menopause (so share it with everyone), John addresses the subject from a heterosexual viewpoint but it can translate to same sex relationships as well. He covers this in more detail in Chapter 9 of Beyond Mars and Venus, Mars and Venus In The Bedroom.
On this episode of Women On Fire® we’re talking about sex drive and the effect of menopausal hormones.
Many women find they lose their libido in perimenopause / menopause however others find just the opposite.
It can be frustrating but there are things you can do so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Dr Mirjana Janjic is a women’s health specialist with a specialist interest in state-of-the-art medical laser treatments for stress incontinence, vaginal atrophy, vaginal prolapse and snoring.
These are all common issues during menopause but many women are too embarrassed to talk about them. The good news is they’re usually treatable.
Indeed, after training with specialist gynaecologists in Europe who are the pioneers of minimally invasive gynaecological laser procedures, Dr Mirjana introduced the innovative approaches to Melbourne, Australia and then Auckland, New Zealand.
Dr Mirjana is a Fellow of the Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Fellow of Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (CPCA) and a Board Certified Aesthetic Medicine Physician (AAAM).
On this episode of Women On Fire® we’re talking about perimenopause or the period of transition as you lead up to menopause.
Often called ‘peri’ which means around or near perimenopause can begin as early as your mid to late 30s but – on average – in your 40s.
Peri can be a confusing and overwhelming time so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Dr Linda Dear has the perfect training behind her to work with women navigating the waters of perimenopause/menopause.
Indeed, her background brings a wealth of knowledge of both holistic wellness and academic/medical training to the table.
Not only is Dr Linda a NAMS (North American Menopause Society) Certified Menopause Practitioner, she’s also a medical doctor with a fitness background.
In addition, she completed a psychology degree and post-graduate training in the ACT model of psychotherapy.
And as if that’s not enough, Dr Linda graduated from London Medical School and added a post-graduate diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology.
So to say she’s well-qualified to help women take a multi-pronged approach to manage menopause is something of an understatement.
There is so much conflicting advice and data about caffeine and alcohol, especially during perimenopause and menopause.
So we took a look into the subjects. And the truth is, it’s confusing for everyone.
Everyone is different and this is very true of women going through peri- and post-menopause.
So this episode lays out a few facts, a few theories, and a few experiences.
Rebecca Gibney is one of Australasia’s most-loved actresses. A household name in both Australia and New Zealand, her performance as Julie Rafter on Packed to the Rafters earned her a Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality and two Silver Logies for Most Popular Actress.
But accolades aside – and she has many more – Rebecca has been winning hearts on our screens for decades. From The Flying Doctors and Halifax fp TV series to the film, The Dressmaker she has shared her beauty, talent, and charisma with us.
Now in her 50s, she is refreshingly candid about filters and growing older as well as sharing her wonderful sense of humour on social media.
Currently starring as beautiful Daisy and executive producing the popular rom-com series Under The Vines, Rebecca drops in for a quick visit to Women On Fire® to talk about Daisy, menopause, and growing older.
LotsaLocks® by MenoMe® is formulated to alleviate the hair thinning and loss that’s common during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.
As a result of this, approximately 2/3 of women experience some form of hair thinning in midlife due to hormonal shifts.
Scientific studies show the ingredients in LotsaLocks® help to mitigate this.
Learn more in this mini pause® episode.
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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.
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.
