Transforming 45

Transforming 45

Transforming 45 is where midlife gets real. Host Lisa Boate, menopause coach and educator, dives into the truth about perimenopause, menopause, identity shifts, and midlife reinvention. Through candid stories and menopause conversations with men and women, Lisa helps listeners understand their bodies, relationships, and purpose in this powerful chapter. Honest, funny, and empowering—this is your go-to podcast for thriving through midlife transformation.

Episodes

Burnout Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Signal with Farah Jamani

March 5, 2026 • 42 mins
This week on Transforming 45, I’m joined by the brilliant Farah Jamani—pharmacist, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of ResetRx—who is helping women break free from burnout and step into real vitality. Farah shares her personal journey from high-performing burnout to deep healing, and what she discovered along the way will change how you think about menopause, health, and what your body is trying to tell you. This con...
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What Happens When You Finally Ask: What’s Next? With Nick Shelton

February 26, 2026 • 40 mins
What Happens When You Finally Ask: What’s Next? With Nick Shelton This week, Lisa sits down with Nick Shelton—bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and creator of The Reset Button—to talk about what really happens when you reach the life you worked for… and still feel lost. After retiring at 49, Nick expected freedom. Instead, he found himself untethered—without structure, identity, or purpose. What followed? A powerful reinvention ...
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Menopause: The Truth Men Need to Know with Jesse Robertson

February 19, 2026 • 45 mins
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa speaks with Jesse Robertson, founder of Husbands for Menopause, about what happens when men finally begin to understand the realities of perimenopause and menopause. Jesse shares how one podcast flipped a switch for him and led him to advocate for compassion, education, and relationship-preserving conversations between partners. This discussion explores identity shifts, intimacy changes, em...
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Sexy, Smart & In Control: Birth Control Without the BS with Saundra Pelletier

February 12, 2026 • 47 mins
What if birth control didn’t come with daily hormones, side effects, or shame — and instead supported pleasure, autonomy, and confidence? This week Lisa welcomes Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences and the force behind Phexxi, the first hormone-free, on-demand prescription birth control. Together they explore the intersection of sexual health, empowerment, midlife identity, and why women deserve both protection and pleasu...
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From “Is This Normal?” to “I Deserve Better” — A New Menopause Narrative with Shirley Weir

February 5, 2026 • 47 mins
In this powerful conversation, Lisa sits down with Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks, to unpack what women truly need during perimenopause and menopause — not just hormone information, but clarity, critical thinking, and permission to advocate for themselves. They explore why so many women ask “Is this normal?”, how workplace stress and caregiving intersect with hormonal change, and why menopause is not something to “fix” ...
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The 97% You’re Not Aware Of: Healing Your Subconscious in Midlife with Krishna Avalon

January 29, 2026 • 41 mins
In this powerful midlife conversation, Lisa Boate sits down with healer and subconscious-mind expert Krishna Avalon to explore how women can reconnect with their inner compass, regulate their nervous systems, and stop abandoning themselves in midlife, parenting, and perimenopause. They unpack the difference between the conscious and subconscious mind, why 95% of our patterns live beneath awareness, and how trauma, boundaries, and s...
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Finding “Enough” in a World Obsessed With More with Hussein Halleck

January 22, 2026 • 48 mins
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with Hussein Halleck, a Syrian-born Canadian whose life journey spans cultures, identities, and profound inner work. Together they explore authenticity, modern parenting, mental health in the age of acceleration, and what it truly means to define “enough” on your own terms. This is a conversation about navigating uncertainty, mastering the inner game of life, and learning to...
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Listening as Foreplay: The Sexiest Skill No One Taught Us in Midlife with Carla Wainwright

January 15, 2026 • 42 mins
In this episode of Transforming 45, holistic wellness and sexual awakening facilitator Carla Wainwright shares how women over 40 can heal trauma, deepen intimacy, and reclaim pleasure by reconnecting with the wisdom of the body. We explore perimenopause, nervous system regulation, conscious communication, and why listening, really listening, is a revolutionary act in relationships. Carla blends science and sacred practice to hel...
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Why Men Belong in the Menopause Conversation with Tafiq Akhir

January 8, 2026 • 45 mins
Menopause is not just a women’s health issue — it’s a life issue. In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa is joined by Mr. Menopause, Tafiq Akhir, to explore why men belong in menopause conversations and how education, empathy, and communication can transform the menopause experience. Together, they discuss the realities of perimenopause and menopause, the impact of misinformation, the role men can play as supportive allies, and ...
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Midlife Leadership: Less Hustle, More Self-Trust with Kaneshi Hart

January 1, 2026 • 41 mins
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with leadership development expert Kaneshi Hart for a grounded, honest conversation about what leadership looks like in this season of life — when identity is shifting, energy is changing, and the old ways of pushing through no longer work. This episode is especially for women in midlife who are: stepping into new roles questioning how they’ve led in the past ...
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One Word - 2026

December 30, 2025 • 23 mins
In this reflective solo episode, Lisa Boate looks back on 2025 and explores the power of choosing one word to guide the year ahead. Through the theme of wealth, Lisa reframes intention-setting beyond money to include joy, opportunity, self-worth, and personal growth. This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and consider what you want to carry into 2026 — and what you’re ready to release. A grounding conversation about transform...
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The Wisdom of Slowing Down with Karin Edgett

December 18, 2025 • 43 mins
What happens when midlife invites you to stop performing and start creating? In this episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa Boate sits down with visionary artist Karen Edgett for a soulful, expansive conversation about midlife transformation, menopause as liberation, conscious food, and co-creating with nature. Karen shares her journey from living a “functional” life to fully embracing her identity as a visionary artist, exploring ...
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Losing Yourself in Motherhood? Let’s Talk About It with Ashley Beatty

December 11, 2025 • 37 mins
Losing Yourself in Motherhood? Let’s Talk About It with Ashley Beatty Identity. Motherhood. Who You Become. In this conversation, Lisa sits down with motherhood + self-development coach Ashley Beatty to unravel how becoming a parent reshapes every corner of your identity. They dig into the messy, beautiful, contradictory parts of motherhood, the parts most women experience but not enough talk about out loud. If you’re navigatin...
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Midlife Fog? Try This Gut–Hormone Reboot with Aunu Simh

December 4, 2025 • 44 mins
Lisa and Functional Health Coach Anu Simh dive deep into holistic health strategies for midlife, exploring how nutrition, gut health, and the microbiome shape hormonal balance, energy, sleep, and emotional well-being. This episode highlights the power of functional nutrition, mindfulness, and supportive communities for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Episode Highlights: Holistic health in midlife and why women ...
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When Your Career and Menopause Clash with Bonnie Schutz

November 27, 2025 • 42 mins
This week on Transforming 45, Bonnie Schutz opens up about how menopause and post-menopause reshape everything, from how we show up at work to how we connect in our closest relationships. She shares the reality of facing ageism in corporate spaces, navigating hormonal changes that disrupt confidence and visibility, and renegotiating intimacy and communication at home. Her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship at 48 becomes a...
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Menopause Goes Mainstage with Angela MacGregor

November 20, 2025 • 40 mins
Today’s conversation goes deep into what really happens when women finally step into a menopause support space, the privacy they protect fiercely, the relief they feel when they discover they’re not alone, and the hunger for real, accessible care. Guiding this exploration is Angela MacGregor, the powerhouse founder of the National Menopause Show. Angela is rewriting the script on how Canada talks about menopause: bold, future-foc...
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From Brain Tumour to Bold Dreams with John Kippen

November 13, 2025 • 40 mins
This episode is a heartfelt conversation about resilience, imagination, and the courage to rebuild after everything changes. John Kippen opens up about life after a brain tumor diagnosis, and how rediscovering passion, telling stories, and choosing connection helped him create a new life filled with meaning and joy.  In this episode, you’ll hear about: How John turned a life-altering diagnosis into a story of transformation ...
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Midlife Intimacy: Lube, Love & Liberation with Deb Porteous and Brian Starke

November 6, 2025 • 50 mins
In this candid episode of Transforming Conversations, host Lisa Boate sits down with Deb and Brian, the dynamic co-founders of Pleasure Pods, to open up the conversation around sexual health and menopause. Together, they dive into how menopause impacts intimacy, communication, and connection—and why it’s time to ditch the stigma and talk openly about pleasure, comfort, and desire. Discover how Pleasure Pods’ plant-based lubrica...
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Hormones Don’t Discriminate: What Men and Women Need to Know with Eric Collett

October 30, 2025 • 41 mins
Struggling with brain fog, mood swings, or low energy in midlife? Hormones could be the hidden culprit. In this episode, Lisa Boate talks with hormone expert Eric Collett about how hormones impact brain health, cognitive function, and overall wellness as we age. They explore: Hormonal changes in menopause and their effect on memory, focus, and mood Hormonal shifts in men that often go unnoticed Endocrine disruptor...
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Your Frequency Is Screaming—Are You Listening? With Natalie Petersen S4Ep134

October 23, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with healer, mentor, and author Natalie Petersen to explore transformation, self-discovery, and sonic healing. Natalie shares how she rose above old patterns, using sound, energy, and curiosity to reconnect with her intuition. They dive into women’s health, midlife transitions, and the power of frequency in navigating healthcare, advocating for yourself, and reclaiming crea...
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