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As hormones shift, which wellness treatments genuinely work?Lisa speaks with Antonia David, a leading spa and wellness educator and Head of Education at Elemental Herbology, about the treatments, ingredients and ancient practices women are increasingly turning to for support during perimenopause andmenopause.Together they explore why menopause is a whole-body experience, how declining estrogen impacts the skin, the surprising connection between hormones and sleep, and the wellness therapies making waves in spas around the world.You'll learn:• Why sleep and skin are often the first signs of hormonal change• The surprising ways estrogen affects collagen, hydration, pigmentation and skin health• The ingredients experts recommend for menopausal skin, including Vitamin C, probiotics, ceramides and adaptogens• How massage, breathwork and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help regulate the body during hormonal transition• Simple acupressure techniques that may help with sleep, hot flushes and overwhelm• The biggest skincare mistakes women make during perimenopause• Why menopause wellness is becoming one of the fastest-growing areas of the beauty and wellness industryWhether you're navigating perimenopause, menopause or simply want to better understand how hormonal changes affect your skin, sleep and wellbeing, this conversation is packed with practical tools to help you feel more balanced, resilient andsupported.Connect with Antonia David and Elemental Herbology InstagramCheck out Fire season - a season for power, transformation and bold energy Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive Follow MenoPositive on InstagramSign up for news and updates Follow MenoPositive for expert-led, modern conversations onmenopause, hormone health and ageing well.

Did you know, many women notice changes in their skin and face before they ever hear the word perimenopause?In this episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by SarahBradden, founder of The Bradden Method, to explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and facial diagnostics can reveal early signs of perimenopauseand hormonal imbalance – often before classic menopause symptoms appear.Many women first notice perimenopause through their skin: dullness, breakouts, jawline changes, puffiness… In Chinese Medicine these aren’t cosmetic issues, they’re messages from the body. In this episode, you’ll learn:· How perimenopause shows up on the face and skin · How Chinese medicine interprets external signs of internalimbalance· How acupuncture and acupressure supports hormones, skin and nervous system balance· Why supporting the body internally, helps skin respondexternally· Her unique blend of cosmetic acupuncture, energy work and new technologies · Stick around til the end - because Sarah shares a few “love notes” – gentle exercises that support mood, skin and balance in midlife This is a holistic, empowering conversation for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, skinchanges and ageing well. ******************************************************Connect with Sarah:InstagramLearn more about The Bradden MethodConnect with Lisa and Join the MenoPositive Community:InstagramSign up for news and events

While the MenoPositive team is busy planning and recording next season, we’re sharing a few meaningful conversations withfriends of the show that speak to the menopause transition.This week, MenoPositive founder, Lisa Jedan - joins Say It Sister with Lucy and Karen — for an honest conversation about menopause, midlife identity shifts and how the power of apositive mindset and community can become levers for a calmer nervous system and for the courage you may need to step into who you are becoming. To hear more episodes of Say it Sister, head to Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

As you wake up to a new year...A reminder that you are ready to embrace this beautiful adventure of life and reimagine yourself in ways you never thought possible when you were 19.I'm re-sharing this beautiful episode with author, holistic therapist, psychic, Estelle Bingham, where she describes the menopause transition as a profound awakening. Although things may be changing, what remains is an extraordinary opportunity to reconnect with your true self - and live more fully than ever before. We discuss:How to rewrite the menopause narrativeHow the heart's intelligence can lead you to a more aligned, vibrant lifeHow compassion can help meet yourself right where you areListen to the end for a simple, heart ritual to ground and centre you. Connect with Estelle:· Instagram· Join one of her full moon manifestation eventsConnect with Lisa· Instagram· Sign up for news and updates

My festive gift to you…. A reminder that you deserve to feel good in your body again. I’m re-sharing some of my most talked-about and shared episodes – including this joyful, honest and slightly cheeky conversation about vaginas, pleasure and ageing well. What if this season, you gave something back to you? Because while we’re encouraged to eat well, exercise and optimise our healthspan, the vagina has quietly been left out of the self-care conversation. I’m joined by Dr. Tania Adib, Consultant Gynaecologist, for a straight-talking conversation about how to have a happy, healthy vagina in midlife and beyond. She shares how you don’t have to put up with discomfort, irritation or a shutdown sex life. We cover: • Why vaginal dryness affects younger women too — not just women in menopause • Why symptoms like dryness and discomfort don’t just “go away” on their own • How caring for your vagina is part of ageing well • The full spectrum of options — from gentle, non-hormonal care to medical treatments • Why pleasure, comfort and confidence are things we deserve at every stage of life So pour a drink, wrap some presents, go for a winter walk. This is my holiday gift to you. Learn more: Connect with Dr. Adib on Instagram Visit her website Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive: Follow MenoPositive on Instagram Sign up for news and updates

Did you know changing how you eat in midlife can reduce perimenopause and menopause symptoms by up to 60%? In this Hormone–Gut Masterclass, I’m joined by Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, metabolic health expert and author of the upcoming book The Menopause Gut (Pre-Order Now). She explains how shifting hormones reshape our gut — and how simple, sustainable nutrition changes can dramatically change how we feel. Almost 80% of women experience gut-related issues during this transition. No surprise then, that the gut is a control centre for so many perimenopause and menopause symptoms. It’s responsible for more than digestion — it influences our brain, bones, immunity, mood, cravings and sleep. Nearly every system in the body is connected. You’ll learn Smart nutritional shifts that deliver the biggest impact • Why protein becomes non-negotiable in midlife • Fibre is the new “F-word" • Cynthia’s essential habits for starting the new year stronger • How hormones and the gut impact every organ in our body If you’re wondering how to adjust the way you eat to support your hormones, energy, body and mood — this episode is your roadmap. Connect with Cynthia: Follow Cynthia on Instagram Listen to her podcast Everyday Wellness Pre-order her book "The Menopause Gut" Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive Follow MenoPositive on Instagram Sign up for news and updates

Did you know women biologically age faster during menopause? We outlive men by more than five years — yet we also spend 25% more of our lives in poor health. The longevity gap isn’t because women are weaker. It’s because our biology has been misunderstood, understudied, and dismissed for decades. But that’s changing. Fast. Science now recognises the powerful role hormones play— not just for reproduction, but for how we age and how well we live later in life. As hormones shift, the ripple effects can shape everything from inflammation to cardiovascular risk to how quickly we age. In this episode, we explore how menopause isn’t just a phase, but a major turning point in female healthspan. Lisa sits down with Nikolina Lauc — longevity trailblazer, co-founder of Women for Longevity, and CEO of GlycanAge, the first company to commercialise an inflammaging clock: a biological age test that measures chronic, low-grade inflammation, one of the strongest predictors of long-term health. Nikolina breaks down: • Why menopause accelerates biological aging — and how we can intervene • What glycans are and why they’re powerful early biomarkers for menopause prediction and disease risk • Why HRT is now central to the longevity conversation • How hormone therapy shifts biological age, inflammation and cardiovascular risk This episode reframes menopause and HRT as a window of possibility — a moment where women can understand their biology, take control of their health and age on their own terms. Connect with Nikolina and Glycan Age Follow GlycanAge on Instagram Learn more about GlycanAge Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive Follow MenoPositive on Instagram Sign up for news and updates

What if your next biohack was 100% natural? In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore how the wisdom of herbs and plant medicine — used for centuries by civilisations from Ancient Egypt and Greece to the Vikings, and central to Chinese and Ayurvedic approaches to women’s health — can support you from perimenopause and beyond. I found this a fascinating discussion and reminder of how nature has long offered tools to support our bodies long before synthetic medicine or HRT. Lisa is joined by Jenya Di Pierro, founder of Cloud Twelve Wellness and Lifestyle Club in Notting Hill, London. She’s a naturopath, herbalist, homeopath and somatic hypnotherapist. Recognised for her Outstanding Contribution to Natural Medicine, Jenya specialises in women’s health — from fertility to menopause. You’ll learn: How herbalism and naturopathy approach menopause vs conventional medicine What exactly are – and the real power behind - phytoestrogens, adaptogens, and other “plant allies” Using herbs safely, with or without HRT The adrenals as “back-up ovaries” Small daily rituals — from teas to sunlight — that help your body Whether you’re curious, sceptical, or ready to try something new, this conversation reminds us that there are many options for women to manage their menopause. **And as promised, here is Jenya’s recipe for her Fire Cider Immune Booster to make at home** Connect with Jenya Learn more at Cloud Twelve Connect with Cloud Twelve on Instagram Connect with Jenya on Instagram Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive Follow MenoPositive on Instagram Sign up for news and updates