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Thriving In Menopause

by Prevention Australia
Health & Fitness

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Latest episodes

  • Menopause weight gain: why simply eating less isn't the answer

    October 25, 2026 · 23 min

    Weight gain during perimenopause and menopause can feel frustrating, confusing and sometimes downright unfair – especially when the healthy habits that once worked no longer seem to make a difference. But what if the answer isn't simply to…

  • How to cut through the menopause health noise

    October 17, 2026 · 27 min

    If you’ve ever felt like managing your health in midlife has become a full-time job, this episode is for you. From hormones and sleep to weight, supplements, bone health and longevity, there’s no shortage of advice about what we should be…

  • S17 E2 Your pelvic health through menopause

    October 11, 2026 · 36 min

    Pelvic health might be one of the least talked-about parts of menopause – yet the physical changes that happen as oestrogen declines can have an enormous impact on a woman’s comfort, confidence and quality of life. Few people are better…

  • S17E1 Dr Vonda Wright: How to become unbreakable in midlife

    October 4, 2026 · 46 min

    There are some guests whose work feels as though it’s changing the conversation around women’s health – and Dr Vonda Wright is one of them. A double board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and internationally recognised authority on human…

  • S16 E6 From Inquiry to action: What's changed in menopause in Australia?

    August 23, 2026 · 26 min

    A year on from Australia’s landmark Senate Inquiry into Menopause and Perimenopause, Senator Marielle Smith returns to Thriving in Menopause to talk about what’s changed – and what still needs to happen. As Co-Sponsor and Deputy Chair of…

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  • S16 E5 Why everything feels harder in perimenopause

    August 16, 2026 · 27 min

    Why does everything suddenly feel so much harder in perimenopause? You might find yourself overwhelmed by things you once took in your stride, snapping at the people you love, feeling emotionally exhausted or simply wondering why you don’t…

  • S16 E4 Acupuncture and menopause: separating fact from fiction

    August 9, 2026 · 25 min

    From hot flushes and disrupted sleep to anxiety and fatigue, menopause symptoms can affect almost every aspect of daily life. While hormone therapy can be transformative for many women, it isn’t suitable for everyone – and some may be…

  • S16 E3 Take control of your hormones in perimenopause

    August 2, 2026 · 41 min

    Could your constant fatigue, brain fog or irritability be more than just the juggle of everyday life? For many women, the first signs of perimenopause arrive years before they expect them to – and are often mistaken for stress, burnout or…

  • S16 E2 Mary Coustas: Finding the funny in menopause

    July 26, 2026 · 29 min

    For decades, Mary Coustas has made Australia laugh as the unforgettable Effie. But behind the sharp wit and larger-than-life persona is a woman whose own journey through midlife has been anything but straightforward. In this honest and…

  • S16 E1 Future-proof your health through menopause

    July 19, 2026 · 41 min

    Menopause is often seen as the beginning of an ageing decline, but what if it's actually one of the greatest opportunities to improve your long-term health? In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, editor Zoe Meunier sits down with GP…

  • From fear to empowerment: transforming the menopause space

    April 12, 2026 · 23 min

    In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, we’re talking about what it really takes to change the menopause conversation – and why that change is long overdue. Prevention Australia editor Zoe Meunier is joined by Heather Jackson, CEO and…

  • The psychological reset of midlife

    April 5, 2026 · 28 min

    For many women, menopause isn’t just about physical symptoms – it’s a turning point. In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, we explore the often-overlooked psychological side of midlife, from identity shifts and emotional overwhelm to…

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About the show

At Prevention we know how confusing and truly overwhelming the changes caused by menopause can be. That’s why we’ve enlisted some of Australia’s best health experts to share simple ways to make midlife easier in our new podcast, Thriving in Menopause. We cover it all, from minimising those awful hot flushes, to easing mad-eyed mood swings, to managing sudden weight shifts, to handling your relationship. If you’re a woman in midlife, this series just for you!