S15E3: S15 E3 Supporting joint pain in peri and menopause

S15E3: S15 E3 Supporting joint pain in peri and menopause

March 22, 2026 · 38 min · Season 15 · Episode 3

About this episode

This episode discusses joint pain during perimenopause and offers practical advice for women to manage it.

If your knees, hips, shoulders or fingers have started feeling stiff, achy or inflamed during perimenopause, you’re not imagining it — and you’re certainly not alone. In this episode of  Thriving in Menopause , Prevention editor Zoe Meunier speaks with exercise scientist and nutritionist Amelia Phillips about why joint pain often appears during the menopausal transition — and what women can do to support their bodies through it, with loads of practical, evidence-based advice to help you move with more confidence and comfort during this stage of life. Amelia Phillips is an accredited exercise scientist, nutritionist, and one of Australia’s leading health and fitness experts. With more than 25 years of experience in the health industry and a familiar face in Australian media, she specialises in helping people improve their physical and mental wellbeing through sustainable movement, nutrition and lifestyle strategies.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Host: Zoe Meunier

Guest: Amelia Phillips

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Organizations: Prevention Australia

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