MenoPositive

In this episode of MenoPositive:: The Edit, Lisa speaks with the lovely Sarah Bradden to unpack the growing wellness trend of ear seeds — an acupressure-based practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that’s gaining attention for its potential to support the nervous system, hormonal balance and emotional wellbeing.

Together, they explore how the ear is believed to contain more than 200 acupressure or acupuncture points that co...

Is your hair changing in midlife — more shedding, less volume, thinning at the part, or a texture that suddenly feels dry and fragile?  Let’s talk what actually works.

In this episode Lisa speaks with Lisa Bird, consultanttrichologist at Philip Kingsley, about female hair loss, menopause hair thinning, what’s hype and what’s helpful.

Together, they explore why hair changes in midlife, the role hormones, stress, nutrition, iron, and p...

What if menopause wasn’t something to sit back and suffer through — but a transition you could prepare for, navigate well and even thrive in?

In this energizing episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd — OBGYN, menopause expert, media physician and author of Generation M — for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about the three stages of menopause: Perimenopause, Menopause & the After Party  - and ho...

Want to understand how menopause and perimenopause affect your mental health, mood and brain — and what you can do to stay clear, resilient and emotionally steady through it?

With growing global attention on the impact of hormonal shifts on women’s mental health, this episode of MenoPositive breaks down what’s really happening — and how to navigate it with confidence.

Lisa sits down with Dr. Judith Joseph, a globally recognis...

What does dating, desire and intimacy look like in midlife and menopause— and how do you navigate it from a place of confidence, clarity and self-worth?

In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore the new dating paradigm for women in perimenopause and menopause— whether you’re single, re-entering the dating world, or redefining intimacy within a long-term relationship.

This conversation is about coming home to your body, your desire ...

Why does libido change in perimenopause and menopause — and what actually helps?

If you’re experiencing low libido, changes in sex drive, painful sex or loss of desire, this episode teaches us how to reconnect with our body.

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Lisa Jedan speaks with somatic therapist and sex coach Muriel Haas about how female desire shifts in midlife — fromspontaneous to respo...

Did you know only 14% of women learn about menopause from their doctor?

In this powerful episode Lisa speaks with Laura Biggs,CEO of Menopause Mandate, about the systemic gaps in menopause care— and the growing movement to change them.

Through the Mega Menopause Survey, which gathered insights from more than 40,000 women across the UK and US, Laura and her team, which includes US Chair Naomi Watts and UK Chair Mariella Frostrup,  unc...

Can psychedelics support women through perimenopause and menopause?

In this MenoMoment, Dr. Mindy Pelz shares emerging research around psilocybin, MDMA and the menopausal brain — and why this topic deserves a nuanced, science-led discussion.

In this conversation, we unpack:

·       The 5-HT2A serotonin receptor and its connection to estrogen and psilocybin 

·       Why serotonin shifts during perimenopause and menopause

·       Microdos...

In this powerful MenoPositive conversation, Lisa is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz — New York Times bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl, The Menopause Reset, Eat Like a Girl and her newest book Age Like a Girl — to reframe how we think about perimenopause, menopause and ageing as women.

What if the menopause transition isn’t a hormonal crisis, but a neurochemical upgrade?

Dr. Mindy explains the three major brain rewiring events women ex...

Perimenopause fatigue? Low energy in menopause? Doing everything “right” but still exhausted?

If you’re struggling with menopause fatigue, burnout, anxiety, poor sleep, bloating or brain fog, this episode explores a powerful perspective you may not have considered: Qi (Chi) energy and your internal “battery.”

Lisa is joined by energy practitioner Emilie Weston from Sun Kyeong, who has over 25 years experience in South Korean ...

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 th...

If you’ve ever thought “Is this normal?”  or “why didn’t anyone tell me this before” during perimenopause or menopause, this episode is for you.

Lisa sits down with pharmacist, author, and women’s health advocate Laura Dowling — aka The Fabulous Pharmacist — foran honest, empowering conversation about vulval health, hormones and midlife changes.

From perimenopause onwards, so many women experience dryness, irritation, recurrent UTIs,...

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 sys...

If you're setting intentions for the year ahead, consider this episode an invitation to build strength - steady, consistent and confident.
As hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause, muscle becomes one of your greatest allies. Not just for physicalstrength - but for energy, metabolic health, mood, confidence and longevity.
That’s why I’m re-sharing this episode with Aoife Okonedo Martin - where we explore why bu...

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 opportunit...

Did you know a healthy diet can reduce menopause symptoms by 35% in just 12 weeks?

Dr. Sarah Berry, Chief Scientist at ZOE is with us to sharegroundbreaking insights from the world’s largest study on how diet impacts menopause symptoms.

You’ll learn:

·     Science-backed strategies to optimize your nutrition

·     Simple changes that deliver maximum benefit

·     Foods to support a positive menopause experience—and foods to avo...

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 th...

Is it brain fog — or something more?

Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. In this episode Lisa tackles the question so many women ask in midlife: Is this hormone-related brain fog? Depression? ADHD? Or something more serious?

Psychiatrist and mental health expert Dr. Judith Joseph introduces her 3 P’s framework — Physical Changes, Period Changes and Past History — a practical tool designed to...

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 wom...