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Dear Menopause

by Sonya Lovell
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  • 127: Hysterectomy | 4 Weeks Post Op Update

    August 21, 2025 · 26 min

    Reaching the four-week milestone in my hysterectomy recovery journey feels like crossing an important threshold. In this episode, I discuss the remarkable physical transformation that has occurred – pain has decreased significantly…

  • 126: Hysterectomy | 2 Weeks Post Op Update

    August 7, 2025 · 48 min

    The unexpected sight of blood when you're eight years post-menopause can trigger immediate alarm bells. That's exactly what happened to me in September 2024, launching me on a journey that ultimately led to having a hysterectomy at age…

  • 125: CSIRO Menopause Plan: Science-Backed Nutrition for Midlife

    June 12, 2025 · 27 min

    As the head of health programs at CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, Nicole Pritchard shares how their new Menopause Plan leverages a decade of research to address the unique nutritional needs of perimenopausal and menopausal women. At the heart…

  • 124: Critical gaps in Indigenous menopause care with Prof Odette Best

    June 5, 2025 · 29 min

    When Professor Odette Best, Pro Vice-Chancellor (First Nations Strategy) at UniSQ discovered she was experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, she turned to her healthcare provider for answers, only to find a glaring absence of research…

  • 123: The Beauty of Aging: A Conversation with Elizabeth Barbalich from Antipodes Skincare

    May 29, 2025 · 25 min

    What if your menopause journey could be a celebration of your skin's resilience rather than a battle against it? Elizabeth Barbalich, founder and CEO of Antipodes Skincare, shares this refreshing perspective as she joins us to discuss how…

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  • 122: Hot Take with Sonya and Johanna

    May 22, 2025 · 33 min

    A captivating conversation between Sonya and Jo explores the rapidly evolving landscape of menopause healthcare, research, and politics in Australia.  In this episode we begin by unpacking the viral podcast between Dr. Rachel Rubin and Dr…

  • 121: Breakups in Midlife: When Menopause Reshapes Your Relationship

    May 15, 2025 · 41 min

    What happens to marriages and long-term relationships during menopause?  Clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse returns to the podcast to tackle this powerful question, revealing why 70% of midlife breakups are initiated by women. The…

  • 120: Your Brain During Menopause with Dr Jen Hacker Pearson

    May 8, 2025 · 37 min

    Your brain is undergoing a massive renovation during menopause, and Neuroscientist Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson is here to help you understand the how and why.  With nearly three decades studying neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to…

  • 119: The Testosterone Access Gap No One's Talking About

    May 1, 2025 · 10 min

    We need to talk about the glaring inequity in Australian healthcare that's affecting millions of women. After 18 months on menopause hormone therapy, testosterone has transformed my life, restoring my vitality, sharpening my focus, lifting…

  • 118: Postmenopausal Bleeding: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help

    April 24, 2025 · 15 min

    Postmenopausal bleeding can be an alarming experience, especially when you've gone years without a period. What causes this unexpected bleeding? When should you be concerned?  Dr Ceri Cashell joins me to demystify this common but often…

  • 117: Weight Loss, Hormones and Metabolic Health with Dr Lucy Burns

    April 17, 2025 · 52 min

    Have you ever wondered why weight creeps on during menopause, despite your best efforts?  Dr Lucy Burns pulls back the curtain on what she calls the "metabolic triad of menopause" – a perfect storm of declining estrogen, rising cortisol…

  • 116: ENCORE: ADHD, Autism and the Menopausal Brain

    April 10, 2025 · 38 min

    The relationship between menopause and neurodivergence remains largely unexplored territory in women's health—until now.  In this groundbreaking conversation, neuropsychologist A/Professor Caroline Gurvich shares fascinating insights into…

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About the show

Are you experiencing changes to your physical, mental and emotional health you find hard to explain?Have you tried talking to your doctor/partner/employer/best friend and been left feeling unsupported?In this weekly show,  host Sonya Lovell interviews a range of experts and shares the stories of everyday people to help you understand what the hell is going on, why and where you can find support, empowerment and most importantly, a like-minded community.