There are many physiological changes that happen during menopause, one of which is how much oestrogen your body produces, which you may already know, but are you aware of the impact that has on other parts of your physiology?

Join me and Dr Ron Eaker, an ob/gyn with decades of knowledge and expertise on menopause to find out more.

More information here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep148

Tune in to listen to this brand new episode where Elizabeth Gould and I discuss our culture and the power in listening. This fun and fascinating conversation offers a perspective on the importance of letting people to be heard. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep147

Are there any archetypes (aka role models) that are relevant to women today? This is an interesting thought when we consider that Kim Kardashian is currently a very big archetype. Join me in conversation with author Elizabeth Gould, why it's important to have role models and why midlife women need to step up as role models for future generations. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep146

There are studies that show the correlation between the number of times you post on social media and your IQ. The more posts the lower the IQ...

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Join divorce lawyer AJ Grossman and I in this part two to last week's episode. This time we are talking all things apologies, feeling acknowledge and taking responsibility for our actions. Listen now! Find out more here:  https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep144

Today's guest, AJ Grossman, is a divorce lawyer and an expert in conflict and dispute resolution. In this episode he shares with us how many people focus on being right and proving that they're right - at the expense of moving forward. Tune in now! Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep143

Today’s guest, Kerri Wilson, is a US citizen who is horrified and saddened at the way her country is going. Tune in to this controversial and potentially polarising conversation with someone who lives in the heart of the chaos. Find out more here:  https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep142

Join Ryan O'Connor and I in this light-hearted and thought-provoking conversation about gender roles, assumptions and stereotypes.

Today's guest and co-host, Ryan O'Connor, shares his own opinions, perspectives and knowledge on gender and sex. Join us in this interesting, light-hearted conversation about an important topic. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep140

Welcome to this final episode of the menopause marriage and motherhood podcast. I'm kind of not sorry for dropping that in on you, but don't worry. The podcast isn't stopping. I'm just doing a bit of a rebrand and having a bit of a change and a shake-up. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep207

We all know of Julius Ceasar and Socrates, but who are the female figures in ancient history? There is distinct lack of prominent female figures in ancient history. Jamie O'Connor and I explore ancient history as we attempt to find important female figures. Join us in this fascinating and captivating episode. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep139

Menopause is often seen as something that a woman should keep to her self, her own private secret. More recently, it has been talked about openly but there it still largely considered a taboo topic and women continue to suffer in silence.

Connect with us here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep138

This is quite a confronting subject for many - due to its controversial nature it's one of those topics that isn't talked about. However, I've never been one to shy away from sharing my opinion, and this podcast is no exception to that. Join myself and Ryan O'Connor in this fascinating discussion about Australian politics and the inner workings of our nation's parties. In this (hopefully!) highly engaging episode, we share our personal opinions and perspectives.   Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep137

On this episode I am joined by clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Thomas Jordan who shares his fascinating insight into relationships and love. We discuss how to overcome unhealthy habits, toxic patterns and ultimately, psychological barriers that are inhibiting you from achieving your dream love life.   Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep136

Join clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Thomas Jordan and I as we discuss the root cause of toxic, unhealthy relationships. Dr. Jordan explains how we can overcome negative patterns and beliefs around relationships. Listen to this insightful and fascinating podcast to learn about how you can achieve your dream love life.  Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep135

Money expert, Sherri Dumbrell, firmly believes that trying to create your financial future from a budget is quite possibly the worst thing you can do. Come and find out how to stop living from pay cheque to pay cheque and get on top of your finances without the whole lot of pain that goes with budgeting. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep134

Weak pelvic floor muscles can cause so many problems but overly strong and tense pelvic floor muscles can cause just as many problems. There are rows and rows of laxatives available at the supermarket yet a large proportion of constipation problems are caused (or started) by muscular problems not digestive issues. And it's relatively easy to resolve those problems if you know how. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep133

For many years now, I've thought of dermatologists as doctors who give you creams for skin conditions. Apparently, that's not true. Join me and Dr Shyamalar Gunatheesan of ODE Dermatology to find out what we can actually do to help our skin (and hair and nails!) as it ages without resorting to surgery, creams or prolonged treatments at the salon. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep132

"Mother's Day is for real mothers. You're not a real mother because you didn't actually give birth to your child, you lost it before it was born." What constitutes a "real" mother? And why, in this age of supposed equality, careers and life choices, do women (and men!) have to justify their decision not to have children?   Join us as we consider three questions in this episode: how (and why) some mothers put a lot of effort into gaslighting other mothers, why we might want to bring children into the world (or not), and do mothers forgive - and defend - their children no matter what they do.   Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep131  

Most women are used to the fact that once a month they - or someone they know - is incapacitated for a few days because of the "discomfort", it's "normal", "all part of being a woman", "just the way things are. Unfortunately, it's not. We shouldn't be allowing ourselves, our daughters and friends to struggle with monthly pain because the pain is very likely to be a symptom of something much more serious than "monthly problems" Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep130

When Jo-Anne Bowyer and Lauren Lakin took stock of their lives, they realised that they were way too dependant on alcohol to "relax" and "wind down" and made the decision to stop drinking alcohol. But they quickly realised that there was nothing drinkable to replace their beloved cocktails, so they set about creating their own, the fabulously irreverent Smug AF Cocktails.

Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep129

If you've thought you need to cut down the alcohol or even give up altogether for a while, you need to listen to this. Alcohol coach, Rachael Layton, explains why it's a good idea to cut down and how to do it  in the face of no agreement. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep128  

Think strengthening your pelvic floor is just about incontinence and prolapses? Did you know that a weak pelvic floor can have a seriously negative impact on your ability to have and enjoy sex? In both men and women.

Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep127

There's a tiny gap between allowing people to fully express themselves and not making it mean anything and feeling like you're being a door mat. Find out how to stop taking responsibility for other people's stuff.

Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep126

 

It seems that so many people and teachings tell us that if our lives were perfect, we'd be happy all the time and that is what we should aim for. How would life be different if we stopped making 'negative' feelings such as anger or sadness wrong and instead accepted them as a necessary part of our existence? Join us for this deep dive into stress, trauma and how positivity is toxic.

Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep125

If a man is forthright and takes charge of a situation, he's called a leader. If a woman does the same thing, she's called bossy at best or something like "a b*ll breaker" at worst. In this episode, I find out about some of these Violent Femmes, these women "who were brave, bold, and ingenious, yet are mostly remembered for their brutality or villainy, if at all." Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/mmm_ep123

What we call "core" classes are generally about getting a flat stomach or ripped abs, they're not actually exercising our true core muscles, partly because we don't know how to recognise or connect to them. Physiotherapist Angela James, explains the implications of this. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep122

'Women are in pain, all through their bodies; they're in pain with their periods, and while having sex… And many are so, so tired … But women's pain is all too often dismissed, their illnesses misdiagnosed or ignored.'

Guardian journalist, Gabrielle Jackson, talks to us about her research into, and personal experience of, Endometriosis.

Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep121

Sarah Thomson had painful periods as soon as she began menstruating and it only got worse over the years. Join us as she shares her story, the problems she had with the medical system, being ignored as well as getting a diagnosis, plus surgeries gone wrong, and how having endometriosis impacts her life. 1 in 10 women suffers with Endometriosis yet it takes on average more than 6 years to be diagnosed and costs every woman with the disease approximately $30,000 a year* in lost wages and medical fees Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep120 * Endometriosis Australia - https://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/

More than 60 million women in the US alone suffer from bladder leakage problems... and they're just the ones who admit to having a problem... We talk about the latest research and a new solution to this huge problem. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep119 

Do you ever wonder why some people seem to get their own way all the time and win every argument? Find out why and also how easy it is to do when you know how.

Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep118

The difference between supporting someone and gaslighting them. Louise Pieri explains the dark side of "Everything always works out for the best" and the toxic positivity that can go with always looking on the bright side of things. Find out more and read Lousie's article here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep117

Nikki Jevtovic has two absolute pearls of wisdom regarding separation and divorce to share in this podcast: 1. MEDIATE! TALK! DON'T COMMUNICATE THROUGH LAWYERS' LETTERS, and 2. Get legal advice BEFORE you start to go down ANY legal path, divorce or otherwise. Find out why. Connect with us here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep116  

If someone asked us to put in writing the most profound moments of our life or a story we want to share with our grandchildren, most of us would look at the blank piece of paper or blank screen and never manage to write a thing. Find out how to move beyond that.

Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep115

Why is it that we don't know what to expect when we reach Peri-Menopause? There are whole sections of the library about what to expect when you're expecting and we understand puberty in great detail, so why not menopause? Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep114

How do we, as parents, instil in our kids the things that are the most important to us? And what about the things that we don't necessarily mean to pass on as values or ways of being, but do? Now those are the ones we get to feel really guilty about, right? Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep205

Most of the focus on midlife and menopause is negative: the mood swings, the brain fog, the admittedly awful symptoms, but there's a huge, and often hidden, blessing in changes taking place.   Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep113

How many times have you shovelled popcorn into your mouths when you're watching a scary movie? Recognising the reasons for doing something is the first step to having control over it. Find out how you can do that when it comes to eating & weight loss. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep112

When members of the Sydney LGBTQI community started an online group, they were excited to find that a group of refugees in an African camp had joined. Then they realised the extent of the violence and suppression these people are subjected to; some were so malnourished they didn't have the strength to lip sync through a full song. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep111  

How do you retain your identity when by default, you need to step in to be your children's voice of reason, their educator, their conscience and in doing so, you can easily forget who you are and what you want. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep204 

Women aged 50+ are the fastest growing category of homeless people. Listen to episode 77 to find out all about that - http://bit.ly/mmm_ep77 But there are a few easy things that we, as midlife women,  can do to kickstart the second half of our lives and secure ourselves financially. Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep110

Colour plays a unique role in our mood, thoughts and other's perception of us. Finding the right colour palette not only boosts your lifestyle but brings out a better you! Need some help finding your best style and colours? Click here to find out: http://mmmpodcast.me/ep109

Sex trafficking has become easier to conduct and more accessible than ever before. How is it being tackled today and what can you do to help end the problem? Click here to find out: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep108

Why is it that even when our brains experience a massive trauma, they can relearn how to do everything they did before. However, at the same time, massive trauma to the brain can also lead to a change in personality. Find out more and connect with us: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep203

Ever felt overwhelmed and snowed under with the amount of things that need doing?  Or that you’re juggling too many balls in the air and they’re all starting to fall down around you? Find out how to get your life organised. Click here to connect with us: https://bit.ly/mmm-ep107

Susan Jarvis has made it her mission to inspire women, no matter their age, to have a fabulous sex life and to provide them with access to high quality products to help them reignite their love life. **WARNING EXPLICIT** Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep106

If you’re experiencing the symptoms of menopause when you’re at work, how do you create open communication about what’s going on, what those around you can expect and how do you survive menopause in the workplace? Dyna Vink tells us how. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep105

When people say, "This is my God-given right" or "This is my right as the individual", they're using that as a get out of jail free card to do whatever they want, which means the consequences of their actions shouldn't affect them.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep202

When we have kids, nobody gives us a manual telling us how to do things, it’s all a big make-it-up-as-you-go-along guessing game. So, when the big events in a little person’s life come along, things like a new baby in the family, starting school or someone dying, how do we talk to them about it? How do we teach them to identify and communicate how they’re feeling?

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep104

As parents, we all want our children to be happy and we’ll do whatever we can to keep them happy and to avoid giving them any pain. But we could be doing them more harm than good when we do that. Dr Stephen Spencer explains why. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep103

‘Women are in pain, all through their bodies; they're in pain with their periods, and while having sex… And many are so, so tired … But women's pain is all too often dismissed, their illnesses misdiagnosed or ignored.‘

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep102

Why does modern medicine dismiss ‘old fashioned’ herbal remedies as not efficacious? Are ‘old wives tales’ all nonsense? Find out why there is actually little difference between modern medicine and the traditional herbal remedies. Find out more: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep101

We’ve all been talked over, ignored, sidestepped or ridiculed when we’ve tried to point out the flaws in the logic of a person who’s wrapped up in and inflamed by conspiracy theories. This is why. Connect with us here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep201

Laura Conti discusses the similarities between fundamentalist religious sects and the QAnon conspiracy theorists. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep100

Raising confident, strong women is never an easy job, but it can be particularly difficult when girls are being constantly bombarded by the idea of female 'perfection'. Here’s how to do it. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep99

The change room that refurbishes your entire life, from your wardrobe to your purpose to your business and career with Scarlett Vespa. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep98 

“The paradox of tolerance states that if a society is tolerant without limit, its ability to be tolerant is eventually seized or destroyed by the intolerant.”*

Join Ryan O’Connor and I for this discussion: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep200

*Wikipedia

What’s it like when someone who’s been to the Olympics three times goes through midlife and menopause? How do they handle it? Is it different to what ‘normal’ women experience? Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep97 

Ups and downs in our desire for and enjoyment of sex are all part of a woman’s life, it seems, and sexual problems are little understood – or openly discussed – by either gender. Jacquie Olliver specialises in helping both women and men overcome those problems.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep96

Body shame is real for many women no matter what our age. Find out what one woman is doing to help change that.

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What if all the menopause symptoms that most Western women experience are common, but they're not normal? What if there's a way to get rid of them?

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep94

Why is it that as we hit midlife, all those little things that we’ve put up with for years suddenly become intolerable? Why is it that people in their late 50’s and early 60’s are the fastest growing age group for divorce?

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep93

What if all those colds, blocked noses, sore throats, have had a negative impact on our ability to breathe properly. Eva Knorles explains to us how we can notice how we breathe and how to change it.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep92

Why is it that we can have a wardrobe stuffed with clothes, yet still feel like we have absolutely nothing to wear? Imogen Lamport tells us how we can move beyond this and transform our wardrobe. Connect with Imogen here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep91

Find out how you can inspire everyone you meet and leave each person in a better place. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep90

Despite the fact that young people today have life easier and better than ever before, there is a growing incidence of youth depression, anxiety & suicide. This is how you can support them. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep89_

Why is it, when we reach menopause, all of a sudden the food we’ve eaten for the previous forty-odd years makes us feel bloated? Nutritionist Liz Ward explains why that happens and what we can do about it. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep88_

One of the worst things about midlife is lying in bed at night overwhelmed by that feeling of guilt and shame. Find out how to go to sleep feeling like you've done your very best and be a role model to your grown up children. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_87

Danielle Hawkins is a country vet, who also runs a cattle & sheep farm with her husband, all while bringing up two kids and finding the time to write not one but five best selling novels. Listen now to find out how and connect with Danielle here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep86

We're often left wondering why people don't just leave what's clearly a toxic relationship. After 20 years of working in that field, Dr Erica Bowen sheds a bit of light on things. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep85

With the increase in domestic violence thanks to the lockdown, I thought I'd ask an expert about how women (and some men) got into abusive relationships and why they stay in them. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep84 and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE

Brain injuries are hidden. You can see a broken arm or a bruise, but the damage that can be caused when you hit your head is life changing. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep83

In part 2 of this super rare interview, Dr Wendy Sweet opens up about how midlife women are the FORGOTTEN GENERATION. Dr Sweet has dedicated her life to figuring out what goes on during menopause, why we gain weight, why we need to change the food we eat and the way we exercise and why we can have so much difficulty sleeping. In this rare interview, she shares all her knowledge. Connect with Dr Sweet here: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep81

According to Dr Wendy Sweet, midlife women are the FORGOTTEN GENERATION. She's dedicated her life to figuring out what goes on during menopause, why we gain weight, why we need to change the food we eat and the way we exercise and why we can have so much difficulty sleeping. In part one of this rare interview, she shares her knowledge. Connect with Dr Sweet here: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep81

There seems to be a trend towards being a friend to your kids. Find out why that's a really bad idea. Connect with us here: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep80

By the time we reach our fifties, life can seem like it's filled with regrets and sadness. Find out why and what you can do about it. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep79

Menopause can be a huge series of unknowns. Here we talk about how you can prepare yourself and your family for what might happen over the next few years. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep78

One of the biggest growth categories for homelessness is women over 45. You might not notice them, but we all know someone who house sits permanently or couch surfs. Find out how you can avoid becoming one of those statistics and how to help them: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep77/

Feng Shui isn't for everyone but the results that people can get when they make a few small changes can be huge.

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Ever wondered how French women always look so effortlessly elegant and stylish? Meet Marie-Anne LeCoeur who's taught thousands of women to do exactly that. Find out more: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep75

Ordinary people do the most extraordinary things. It's often more inspiring to hear a 'normal' person's story. This one is no exception. https://bit.ly/mmm_ep74

MENOPAUSE. Does that conjure up a feeling of dread? Impending doom? Linda Condrillo spent 11 years researching and publishing a book about what happens as we go through this phase. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep73

It's an unseen and unspoken killer: depression and suicide in men. It's often left to the women in their lives to get them help and support them to move forward. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep72

Paul Sterling, best selling author and relationship coach who's appeared alongside Tony Robbins, shares his expertise on how to get the best from our relationships. Watch the video and connect with us here: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep71

You may not think that the kind of water you drink and shower in or the coffee cups you use has an impact on your health, until you listen to this. Find out more and connect with us here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep70

Lucy Obod headed off to Africa at the age of 17 and began a charity to help educate the young children there before she turned 20. Listen to Lucy and find out more about her charity The Kutamani Foundation: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep69

WHILE WOMEN ARE THE ONES EXPERIENCING MENOPAUSE, ITS EFFECTS ALSO IMPACTS THOSE AROUND US, PARTICULARLY OUR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. Robert Grimes tells us how Find out more and connect with us here: https://www.middleagedwomensstuff.com/p/ep68/

Did you know that mineral imbalances can be the cause of most of the symptoms of menopause? And that those imbalances don't show up in blood tests? This is how to find out what's going on in your body. Go here to do the quiz and connect with both Veronica and I: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep67

It's time to go beyond our view of old crones as unwanted, wizened hags and embrace them as they're meant to be: Wise Women.

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Jane Whittred creates art classes that both parents and children can participate in at the same time, and she did this whole taking care of a child with aspergers. Listen to her inspiring story and find out more here: http://bit.ly/mmm-ep65

Sounds like a fantasy, right? Well Karen Clark can tell you exactly how to do it. Listen to/watch the podcast and then click here to download your free tip sheet: https://bit.ly/mmm-ep-63

Meet the delightful Shawn Matthews, a woman who really understands that there’s no ‘One Size Fits All’ when it comes to counselling and what it takes to help each of us move our lives forward or break through something that’s holding us back. And find out the one daily practise that really will change your life. Connect with us here: http://bit.ly/mmm-ep62

Heather Abbot has spent her "retirement" researching potential sources of investment and now she's sharing that information with others to help them create a life of wealth. NB: Heather is NOT a financial advisor. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep61 

How on earth do French women eat all that rich food, those baguettes, croissants, amazing desserts and exquisite sauces and don’t put on any weight?

These are the things Marie-Anne wants to show you. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/eat-marie-anne

If you know you need to clean up your act but the thought of eating healthy food makes you reach for the nearest chocolate bar, it's time you met Kerri Robertson. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/anti-kale-kerri

Imagine going through your life feeling weird, a misfit, never good enough and hating yourself for it, only to find out when you're in your mid-40's, that you have ADHD. Most females with ADHD go undiagnosed. Find out why and what impact that has. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/ADHD-Esther

Find out how trauma and how chronic stress affects our autonomic nervous system and our physiology and how we can release it. Find out more and connect with Alice here: https://bit.ly/trauma_release

What do you do when you have a newborn baby, married to an elite athlete, on low single income while still having to provide highly nutritious meals on a very low budget? Find out how Sally Imeson created health & wellbeing for all her family, and how she survived domestic violence. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/sallyhealth

How on earth does someone end up in hospital for three days, on IV antibiotics and with about 20 stitches from a cat bite? We want to know all the details.Come and join us for a bit of fun and a fair few gory details. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/catattack2

For most of us, we expect to keep going until we drop, it's seen as a badge of honour. But what if it's actually killing us?

Find out more and connect with Leah and I here:

https://bit.ly/mmmburnout