The Ageless and Awesome Podcast

I ADORE talking about skin health and helping my clients achieve glowing skin! In this week's episode I reveal how  oestrogen wreaks subtle havoc on our skin's moisture and elasticity. I share my top internal and topical strategies that promise to rejuvenate your skin, and I don't shy away from sharing my personal combat tactics against the dryness, itchiness and redness that women experience in this time of life. 

Imagine feeling a mysterious burning sensation in your mouth with no visible cause in sight. That's the perplexity of burning mouth syndrome, a condition that often goes hand-in-hand with the trials of menopause. Join me as I answer Ingrid from Sydney's question about this little-understood syndrome.

Discover how symptom tracking and dietary adjustments can become your secret weapons in the battle against this en...

Struggling with weight loss during perimenopause can be like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube in the dark—frustrating and often futile. But light is at hand! In this episode, I shatter the age-old myth that age is a barrier to shedding weight, and instead, I focus on the reasons why weight can increase over 40 and what you can do about it. As I dissect the hormonal rollercoaster that can throw a wrench into your metabolism, incl...

Unlock the secrets to a more vibrant, disease-resistant life as I guide you through the maze of biological versus chronological aging. Can you imagine defying time, your internal health radiating through your skin, giving you that unmistakable glow? That's exactly what I'm exploring in this latest podcast episode. Thanks to Christine from Adelaide, who asks, how can I slow down my biological clock?

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Could your body be crying out for a detox, and you don't even realize it? In this week's episode, I outline the often-overlooked necessity of detoxification for perimenopausal women, tackling the pervasive myth that our bodies can handle it all on their own.  Learn how environmental toxins like xenoestrogens can disrupt our hormonal balance, plus I'll hone in on how vital organs, not just the liver, are our unsung he...

Discover the unexpected connections between perimenopause and gluten intolerance as I address a question that's been asked by Allison from Newcastle. You'll gain a richer understanding of why various gut issues and food sensitivities often arise during this time. 

Navigating the complexities of gut health, stress and sleep, and their impact on our digestive system, I'll explore how these elements can lead to...

Navigating the sweltering waves of perimenopause can feel like a battle against an invisible enemy. My journey with hot flashes was nothing short of a rollercoaster, but it's a ride many of us are on, and I'm here to share the survival tactics that made all the difference. In our latest episode, we strip back the layers on hormonal fluctuations, particularly how a drop in oestrogen levels throws our internal thermostat ou...

Celebrate International Women's Day with an empowering leap into women's health and workplace equality as I explore the uncharted territories of perimenopause and menopause in professional settings. Today I'm having a look at how we can collectively support women's transitions through life-changing stages and push the boundaries for a more inclusive work environment.

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In today's episode, step into a space where we unravel the mysteries of endometriosis, particularly in the context of perimenopause and menopause.  Endo touches one in seven women, often lurking in the shadows with symptoms deceptively mirroring those of perimenopause. In this Endometriosis Awareness Month, I shed light on the diverse ways this condition manifests, from painful periods to inflammation in unexpected body parts ...

I'll never forget the time I was wrestling with a necklace clasp, fingertips slipping, my frustration spilling over into tears. This was last year sometime and it's moments like these that can feel like defeat, but they're also a signpost to the wilds of perimenopause, something you might know all too well. On today's episode, Melissa from Perth has reached out for help with managing the extreme emotions of peri...

Ever felt like your body's betraying you during perimenopause, with every attempt to manage weight feeling like an uphill battle? I'm right there with you. You may have noticed your metabolism slowing down once you've hit your 40s/50s even though you're still eating the same and moving the same.  This episode is packed with insights into the hormonal whirlwind that's affecting our bodies during perimenopaus...

Have you ever experienced that maddening urge to scratch your skin for no apparent reason? Well, you're not alone. In today's Q&A Thursday, we tackle the prickly subject of itchy skin during menopause, an annoyance I'm all too familiar with. We'll peel back the layers of skin health, uncovering the ties between declining oestrogen levels, moisture loss, and the irritating itch that can plague us at this time...

Calories have long been the tyrants of the diet world, but it's time to overthrow their rule and expose the truth!! This week's episode strips away the calorie's crown as I  reveal why this outdated method of measurement doesn't fit our current understanding of nutrition and health. Welcome in a mindset where we honour the unique interplay of our gut health, metabolism, and hormones. It's not just about the...