Episodes

  • Reclaiming Your Energy, Confidence And Identity In Menopause - with Lynnette Ellison

    Reclaiming Your Energy, Confidence And Identity In Menopause - with Lynnette Ellison
    May 13 2026
    I’m joined by the fabulous Lynnette Ellison, the founder of Wing Woman Plus, and a career professional who’s mastered that tense balancing act between being a carer, conducting a career, and still regaining that sense of self and self-worth that so many women feel slipping through their fingers during perimenopause and menopause. We discuss proven science-backed strategies designed to help you to achieve hormonal harmony, and the mindset shifts necessary to feel like yourself again with the aim of leaving you feeling deeply seen, thoroughly informed, and genuinely excited about the wisdom and strength many women do not realise is possible during this pivotal phase of life. Lynnette Reveals How understanding your unique hormonal blueprint can transform your daily energy levels and long-term wellness. Why small, consistent shifts in nutrition and movement are your greatest allies in managing symptoms like brain fog and sleep disturbances. Why this life stage is the perfect catalyst for setting new boundaries and prioritising your own needs without apology. Practical tips for navigating medical appointments and ensuring your voice is heard by healthcare providers. BEST MOMENTS "Menopause is not a pause on life; it’s a recalibration of your power." "We have to stop treating symptoms in isolation and start looking at the incredible, complex woman as a whole." "You aren't losing your mind; you are shedding an old skin to make room for a version of yourself that is far more resilient." "The greatest gift of this transition is the clarity it brings. Suddenly, you realise you have no more time to waste on things that don't serve your soul." EPISODE LINKS https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnette-ellison-wing-woman https://wingwomanplus.co.uk HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.rowlinson.official/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk Free 30-Minute Consultation Call
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Reclaiming Your Career After Menopause: Pushing Through The Pivot Point - with Debbie Taylor

    Reclaiming Your Career After Menopause: Pushing Through The Pivot Point - with Debbie Taylor
    May 6 2026
    This time I’m joined by life coach Debbie Taylor to talk about the reality of how perimenopause and menopause can affect women in the workplace, and why so many women are misunderstood, unsupported, or even pushed out of their jobs as a result. When perimenopause hits, we can feel like our super powers are being stripped away, replaced by brain fog, fatigue, and an overwhelming sense of disconnect at work. Couple this with a shocking lack of support from professionals who should know better, and many women can suddenly feel left behind and undervalued. Debbie talks about how she helps high-capacity women navigate this messy transition, helping them understand their nervous systems and reclaim their identity so they can move forward with hope and a renewed sense of purpose. Debbie Reveals Why many women experience a peak in career pressure just as hormonal shifts begin, leading to a perfect storm of burnout and misunderstood symptoms. Menopause isn't just about hormones; it’s an unveiling of the long-term stress and damage we've done to our nervous systems by pushing through for decades. While Hormone Replacement Therapy is a vital tool, it was originally designed for post-menopausal women; perimenopausal women often need a more nuanced approach that includes lifestyle and stress management. One in ten women leave their jobs specifically due to menopause symptoms, often because they feel managed out rather than supported by their employers. BEST MOMENTS "Menopause is the 366th day after your last period. Actually, we only experience perimenopause and post-menopause." "What most women are experiencing is not just about hormones; it's about what their nervous system is doing. What it's revealing is all this damage we've been doing to ourselves for 20 years." "We are the 'f*** it' generation. We have grown up louder than our mothers and grandmothers were ever allowed to be." "It’s the first time in my life that I love myself... to be able to step into who you actually are once you hit this era is magical." EPISODE LINKS https://messylifecoach.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-taylor-messy-life-coach-264b7733 hello@messylifecoach.co.uk HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk
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    57 mins
  • Why You Feel Like You’re Losing Yourself

    Why You Feel Like You’re Losing Yourself
    Apr 29 2026
    If you’ve been feeling like a stranger in your own body, waking up at 3:00 AM with a racing heart or snapping at your loved ones for no clear reason, I want you to know that you are not going crazy and you are certainly not alone. For too long, our experiences have been dismissed as "just stress" or "just your hormones," but in this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what is actually happening inside your brain. My goal is to move us past the labels of anxiety or burnout and into a place of true understanding and self-compassion. This phase of life is a challenge, but when we understand the why behind our symptoms, we can stop blaming ourselves and start finding the support we truly deserve to feel like ourselves again. Michelle Reveals How progesterone is the calming hormone that supports GABA, your brain's natural chill-out neurotransmitter Why oestrogen doesn't just regulate your cycle; it influences a cocktail of vital neurotransmitters meaning fluctuations can cause everything from memory lapses to a total loss of drive. How your stress response system (the HPA axis) becomes much more reactive during menopause, making it harder for your body to come back down after a stressful event Why menopausal symptoms mimic clinical anxiety, burnout, or even ADHD, many women are given a label rather than an explanation, leading to treatments that address the surface symptoms BEST MOMENTS "These hormones are not just sitting there quietly in the background. They are interacting directly with your brain." "You’re tired, but your brain won’t switch off... your mind decides now is the perfect time to replay every conversation you’ve ever had since 1998." "It’s not that you’ve suddenly become less capable... it’s that the chemical environment your brain relies on to function properly is no longer stable." "No woman needs to be suffering through this completely natural phase of life. With the right education and support, it can feel very different." HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk
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    16 mins
  • The Truth About Perimenopause, ADHD, and Brain Health - with Dr. Saara Haapanen

    The Truth About Perimenopause, ADHD, and Brain Health - with Dr. Saara Haapanen
    Apr 22 2026
    This time, I talk to performance and wellness expert Dr. Saara Haapanen to uncover why so many high-functioning women feel like they are losing their focus and motivation during perimenopause. We explore the fascinating and often overlooked link between hormonal fluctuations and neurodiversity, specifically how the drop in oestrogen can unmask ADHD traits or cause existing coping strategies to crumble. Dr. Saara shares her powerful "13 M's" framework to help us understand the various factors affecting our performance, moving us away from all-or-nothing thinking and toward small, sustainable wins. It’s a conversation that’ll leave you feeling validated, informed, and hopeful, equipped with practical tools like movement-based regulation and mindset shifts to help you reclaim your sense of self and thrive through this transition Saara Reveals Why oestrogen levels fluctuate wildly during perimenopause before eventually declining, and how these shifts can significantly impair motivation, focus, and emotional regulation. How many women discover they have ADHD during perimenopause because the hormonal support they relied on to mask their symptoms disappears. How you can physically grow the part of the brain that handles difficult tasks by making and keeping small promises to yourself Why sustainable wellness isn't about massive overhauls; it is about timeline splits, where making a choice that is just 1% better for your future self can create a trajectory for long-term success. BEST MOMENTS "If you would never utter these words to your best friend or to another human being, why are you uttering them to yourself?" "There's no wagon. You're not on or off the wagon. You have every single day of your life... it’s about making a choice for your future self in that moment." "ADHD is a superpower as long as you know how to work with it." "If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you, but your ACC is the part of your brain that you can grow every time you do something hard." SHOW RESOURCES https://drsaara.com/ https://www.moveatworkchallenge.com/ADHDhabits HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk
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    52 mins
  • Why Honoring Your Menopause Instincts Are Vital - with Johanna Godinez

    Why Honoring Your Menopause Instincts Are Vital - with Johanna Godinez
    Apr 15 2026
    I sit down with Johanna Godinez to explore her journey of navigating menopause after facing a medical system that often feels dismissive of symptoms. Johanna shares how she moved away from standard hormonal treatments to reclaim her health through a more holistic path, examining the profound impact of daily habits, stress management, and the fascinating practice of seed cycling, proving that even when the road to menopause begins unexpectedly early, there is immense power in listening to your body and finding a rhythm that works for you. Far too often, symptoms and concerns about menopause health are dismissed by the experts on high. But this conversation offers you the same sense of hope and autonomy that Johanna’s story brings, reminding us all that we can find balance and vitality at any stage of life. Johanna Reveals No one knows your body better than you do, which is why women should seek alternative perspectives when medical advice feels blunt or incomplete. Seed Cycling is a transformative nutritional tool, using specific seeds like flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower to support hormone production and detoxification throughout the lunar or menstrual cycle. High cortisol levels from chronic stress can throw the entire endocrine system out of balance; Johanna advocates for yoga and breath work to regulate the nervous system and protect hormonal health. A combination of movement, proper sleep, and a plant-aligned diet provides more sustainable relief for menopause symptoms. BEST MOMENTS “The doctor told me that my hormones were like a 70-year-old’s hormones. Even for someone who didn't want children, I felt like the doctor no tact." "Yoga is a practice about understanding your mind and understanding how you create your own reality. It's not about what happens, but how you react to what happens." "No doctor knows more about what I’m feeling than what I do. Honouring that is so important." "The mind is a great servant, but it's not a very good master. And when it's the master, there's an issue in all of our being." SHOW RESOURCES https://bay-lifestyle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bay_lifestylepr Video clip: https://youtu.be/GaEx7s3Hpfg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6Q5Lr38FmU HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk
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    43 mins
  • Menopause As A Metamorphosis: Navigating The Nervous System with Sally Garozzo

    Menopause As A Metamorphosis: Navigating The Nervous System with Sally Garozzo
    Apr 8 2026
    In this episode, I’m joined by clinical hypnotherapist Sally Garozzo to dive deep into why perimenopause can feel so overwhelming, especially when long-standing stress or past traumas come to the surface. Together we explore the idea that menopause isn’t just a hormonal shift, but a profound neurological and psychological transition, talking openly about the metamorphosis of this stage of life, the power of hypnotherapy to rewire our responses to stress, and why it is finally time to stop carrying everyone else’s expectations. Sally Reveals Why trauma and chronic stress don't just affect our emotions. They physically alter the brain's threat detection system which can make menopausal symptoms like anxiety and insomnia feel much more intense. How during perimenopause, the drop in progesterone can leave the nervous system without its usual buffer, potentially leading to progesterone intolerance or heightened reactivity. Why menopause is an opportunity to shed a false identity or roles we played in the past to become more authentic and attuned to our own needs. How through tools like hypnotherapy and somatic awareness, it is possible to dial down a heightened alarm system and move from a state of constant activation to one of safety and regulation. BEST MOMENTS "Think of a caterpillar inside a cocoon turning to mush. I will emerge as a butterfly, but right now I'm going into that mushy stage and I really don't have very much capacity to do the things I used to do." "The call of menopause is to become more of ourselves" "I tend not to pathologise things. There's always a reason why we're experiencing burnout, insomnia, anxiety, or depression, and that's what I'm very curious about in my practice." "Self-care, self-care, self-care. Strip it all back. Say no, do the bare minimum, and ask for help." SHOW RESOURCES bit.ly/relaxationwithsally www.sallygarozzo.com HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk
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    51 mins
  • The Hidden Connection Between Thyroid, Autoimmunity, and Menopause - with Helen Mallaburn

    The Hidden Connection Between Thyroid, Autoimmunity, and Menopause - with Helen Mallaburn
    Apr 1 2026
    I’m joined by nutritional therapist Helen Mallaburn to unpack the complex and often overlapping relationship between thyroid health and menopause. After years of navigating her own diagnoses of Hashimoto’s and fibromyalgia, and being told that the fatigue and brain fog were "just hormones”, Helen pulls back the curtain on why they might actually be signs of an underlying thyroid or autoimmune condition. Helen brings her vast knowledge of body science, as well as the backing of the thriving community she has created in order to empower others with the scientific knowledge and practical nutritional strategies she used to reclaim her own health, proving that with the right testing and lifestyle shifts, you don't have to just get used to feeling unwell. Helen Reveals How many classic menopause signs like unexplained weight gain, chronic fatigue, and brain fog are also hallmark symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, making it easy for one to be mistaken for the other. Why comprehensive medical checks should include Free T4, Free T3, and thyroid antibodies to accurately diagnose conditions like Hashimoto’s. How shifting to a whole-food, anti-inflammatory diet can significantly reduce the chronic inflammation that drives autoimmune flares and worsens menopausal symptoms. How high cortisol levels from chronic stress suppress thyroid hormone production and increase Reverse T3, acting like a brake system on your metabolism and energy. BEST MOMENTS "I was pretty much told that basically this is just how it's going to be and you need to just adapt and get used to it... I didn't really want to accept that." "TSH isn't a thyroid hormone; it's a stimulating hormone produced by your brain... whether your thyroid decides to do that is a completely different matter." "Our endocrine system likes everything to be in balance. If one system isn't in balance, it will try and compensate with the other hormone systems." "Your body has that remarkable capacity to heal, and if you give it a chance, it will restore that balance for you." SHOW RESOURCES The Essential Thyroid Testing Checklist (free guide): https://www.subscribepage.com/the-essential-thyroid-testing-checklist Thyroid Health: Hashimoto's & Hypothyroidism Nutrition & Recovery Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hashimotosnutritionandhealth/ Website: www.helenmallaburn.com Email: helen@helenmallaburn.com HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk
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    55 mins
  • The Menopause Industry The Real Deal — From Taboo to Multi-Billion Pound Industry with Naomi Darom

    The Menopause Industry The Real Deal — From Taboo to Multi-Billion Pound Industry with Naomi Darom
    Mar 25 2026
    In this episode, I step outside the clinic and into the heart of our culture to explore how menopause has transformed from a silent life stage into a multi-billion pound industry. I’m joined by the brilliant Naomi Darom, a journalist and sociologist who began asking the tough questions after her own experience with perimenopause: Why are so many of us under-diagnosed? Why does the market rush in with glossy, expensive solutions just as healthcare gaps become visible? Together, we peel back the layers of menopause branding, celebrity-backed products, and the history of how we’ve been treated Naomi Reveals: The Truth About The Menopause Industrial Complex: As clinical care for menopause often falls short, a lucrative market of supplements, smart rings, and celebrity-branded creams has rushed in to fill the void The History of Dismissal: Historically, menopause treatments were often marketed to husbands rather than women, with the promise that a feminine and pliant wife would be restored The Power of the Menopause Club: The rise of open conversation among women and celebrities has been instrumental in breaking the taboo, allowing women to validate each other's experiences and share reliable information. Why We Should Be Advocating for Systemic Change: The true solution lies not in expensive products, but in systemic shifts: more research funding for women's health BEST MOMENTS "We don't get a menopause talk the way we get a puberty talk... no one prepares you for it." "Nature abhors a vacuum, so the market gets into it... it’s a pink tax. It's the same as any other product that's marketed for women; we're going to pay more just because it's marketed for us." "Are you empowering us by getting us to spend more money? I don't find that very empowering, actually." "If you are lucky enough to reach a certain age and you have ovaries, you're going to probably go through menopause. This is just a natural part of aging." SHOW RESOURCES Naomi Darom - https://naomidarom.substack.com/ HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk
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    54 mins