The Ageless and Awesome Podcast

Susie Garden
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The Ageless and Awesome Podcast is dedicated to helping women over 40 through Perimenopause and Menopause with best health, a positive mindset and outrageous confidence.  Hosted by Susie Garden, Perimenopause Naturopath and Weight Loss Nutritionist, Founder of The Glow Protocol® - the hormone balancing and weight loss program for women. This podcast is for you if you’re noticing those pesky early symptoms of perimenopause like night sweats, weight gain, insomnia and fatigue. Or perhaps you’re experiencing hot flushes and forgetting words and people’s names (ugh!)? Or dealing with unwanted weight gain, a sex drive that’s fallen off a cliff and vaginal issues? In this podcast, we will cover all of those perimenopause and menopause issues you chat with your friends about (plus the taboo ones - you know what I mean ladies!)  We cover health (especially gut health), beauty hacks, confidence and everything you need to feel young, vibrant and rediscover your GLOW! I’m here, calling on my 30+ years of healthcare experience in both conventional AND natural medicine plus I’ll be chatting with industry experts from around the globe on body image, beauty, fashion and styling, mindset hacks and the latest in longevity medicine.  So if you’re sick of feeling like a crazy person has taken over your body and mind, and want science-based, actionable tips to optimise your health and wellbeing as you move into menopause and beyond stick around. To learn more about what I do with my incredible Glow Protocol®, sustainable weight loss and nutrition hacks, check out https://susiegarden.com/the-glow-protocol

  1. 3 days ago

    I'm Not Stupid… So Why Can't I Think Straight?

    You know that moment when you walk into a room and completely forget why you’re there, or you lose a word mid-sentence and suddenly feel embarrassed and frustrated? Menopause brain fog can be one of the most confronting symptoms because it doesn’t just feel annoying, it can make you question your competence and your sense of self. I’m Susie Garden, Perimenopause Naturopath and Weight Loss Nutritionist, and I’m unpacking what’s really going on when your memory feels unreliable during perimenopause and menopause. We talk about why this symptom is so common yet so rarely discussed, and why it doesn’t mean you’re “losing your intelligence” or heading towards dementia. You’ll hear the science in plain language, including the oestrogen brain connection and why fluctuating hormones can affect attention, verbal recall, processing speed and that classic “disappearing word”. We also explore two massive amplifiers: blood sugar instability and sleep disruption. If you’re skipping breakfast, running on coffee, or crashing in the afternoon, your brain may be asking for steadier fuel. And if you’re waking at 2 or 3 am, fragmented sleep can reduce deep sleep, when memory is consolidated and the brain clears waste through the glymphatic system. I finish with five practical ways to clear the fog: stabilise blood sugar, prioritise sleep, move your body, reduce inflammation, and stop feeding the stress loop that makes symptoms worse. If you want clearer thinking and more confidence through the perimenopause transition, hit follow or subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find the support. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

    18 min

  2. 15 June

    Why Perimenopause Makes Starting Anything Feel Impossible

    Motivation can disappear so quietly in perimenopause that you start telling yourself a brutal story - 'I’m lazy', 'I’ve lost my discipline', 'I don’t recognise myself'. We’re putting that story under the microscope and replacing it with something far more accurate and far more useful: your body is moving through a major hormonal transition that changes brain chemistry, sleep, stress response, and the way effort feels. We unpack the oestrogen dopamine connection and why dopamine, the neurotransmitter tied to drive, focus, and reward, can become less reliable when oestrogen starts fluctuating. That shift can make everyday tasks feel weirdly heavy, increase procrastination, and even push you towards quick reward habits like constant scrolling because they are an easier “dopamine hit” than real life responsibilities. If you have ever thought, “I know what to do, I just can’t start”, this will land. Then we layer in two big amplifiers: sleep and cortisol. Broken sleep in midlife directly reduces dopamine sensitivity, so even small decisions can feel exhausting and overwhelm can spike fast. Add chronic stress and elevated cortisol, and the nervous system can slip into survival mode where conserving energy outranks chasing goals, which can sound like “what’s the point?” even when you are not depressed. From there, we walk through practical steps that support motivation at the source: prioritising protein for neurotransmitter building blocks, getting morning sunlight to steady circadian rhythms, building muscle with strength training, improving sleep in small achievable ways, and reducing the self criticism that drives stress higher. If you want support with low motivation, weight changes, sleep issues, and other perimenopause symptoms, book a free period loss assessment via the link in the show notes. Subscribe or follow for weekly episodes, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find the help they deserve. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

    20 min

  3. 8 June

    What Weight Loss After 40 Really Looks Like For Women

    Weight loss after 40 can feel like your body suddenly stopped playing fair. If you’ve tried the old tricks, watched the scales stall, and started wondering whether your metabolism is “broken”, I want you to hear this clearly: you’re not too old and you’re not failing. The rules change in perimenopause and menopause, so the strategy has to change too. I talk through why midlife fat loss can be slower and less predictable, starting with the physiology: oestrogen shifts that affect insulin sensitivity, appetite and fat distribution; rising stress and cortisol that drive cravings and belly fat; and the quiet but powerful impact of losing muscle mass from our 30s onwards. I also unpack why fast approaches like extreme calorie cutting, over-exercising or cutting whole food groups can create rebound weight gain, mess with energy and gut health, and leave you feeling like nothing works. If you’re using (or considering) GLP-1 weight loss injections, we cover why nutrition and muscle preservation matter so much. Then we get practical and realistic about what sustainable progress looks like: better energy, steadier blood sugar, fewer cravings, less bloating, and a pace that often lands around 0.5 to 1 kilogram per week. We zoom out from the scale and focus on body recomposition, strength, waist measurement, and the mindset shift that actually keeps results long term: becoming the woman who stops quitting. If you’re ready for a hormone-aware, personalised approach to perimenopause weight loss and menopause health, hit play, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. If you found it helpful, I’d love a review. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

    23 min

  4. 1 June

    Why Eating Less Backfires And How To Rebuild Your Metabolic Fire After 40

    Ever felt like you’re doing “everything right” and still gaining weight? Let’s flip the script on midlife metabolism. I unpack why eating less and exercising more can backfire in peri and post-menopause, and how to send your body the safety signals it needs to release stored fat. As hormones shift, insulin sensitivity drops, cortisol rises, sleep can be poor, and muscle mass slides. The old calorie-in, calorie-out model ignores that your body is a chemistry lab, not a calculator. I walk through the real levers that work after 40: getting enough protein to protect and build lean mass, choosing quality carbohydrates to support thyroid and adrenal function, embracing healthy fats for satiety and hormone production, and focusing on micronutrient-rich, minimally processed food. We talk clean protein powders, why ultra-low fat and ultra-low carb often backfire, and how three meals with 5 to 6 hours between can steady insulin and activate the migrating motor complex for better gut health. You’ll also get a clear six-step reset: stop undereating, start meals with protein, strength train with progressive overload, guard sleep, calm your nervous system, heal digestion, and then fine-tune hormones. I share a simple day on a plate that’s satisfying and realistic, plus practical cues to measure progress beyond the scales. The goal isn’t punishment; it’s creating a body that feels safe, nourished, strong, and ready to burn fuel efficiently. If you’re tired of the yo-yo and ready for a saner approach, this conversation is your permission slip to eat more and thrive. Subscribe or follow for weekly guidance, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more women find the show. Ready for tailored support? Book a free peri-weight loss assessment via the link in the show notes. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

    35 min

  5. 25 May

    The 5 Hidden Causes of Weight Gain After 40

    Your body hasn’t just “stopped working” after 40 - your biology has changed the rules. In today's episode I unpack the five hidden drivers behind stubborn midlife weight gain and show you how to work with your hormones, not against them. From silent inflammation to cortisol spikes, poor sleep, gut shifts, and insulin resistance, I map out practical steps that make weight loss feel possible again.   • the myth of “eat less, move more” failing after 40 due to hormonal shifts • inflammation as a key driver and how to lower it with food choices • cortisol’s impact on belly fat and how to set boundaries and rest • sleep as a metabolic tool and simple night routines that work • gut changes, fibre-first strategies, and smart use of probiotics • insulin resistance signs and fixes with protein, strength, and meal timing • why personalisation beats one-size-fits-all plans   If your clothes feel tighter despite “doing everything right,” this guide gives you a clear path: nourish, don’t punish; slow down to speed up; personalise your plan. Ready for support from someone that understands the complexity of female hormones after 40? Book the free Peri Weight Loss Assessment below, follow the podcast, and share this episode with a friend who needs a science-backed reset. Your midlife metabolism can thrive—let’s get you there. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

    37 min

  6. 18 May

    The 10,000 Steps Are Cancelled So Now What

    When life is flat out, why do your healthiest routines disappear first, and how do you stop the slide without needing “perfect” days? This week on the pod,  I’m sharing a practical, no guilt approach to staying consistent with wellness when work, family, stress, and midlife hormones collide.  I unpack the real reasons consistency breaks down, including decision fatigue, rising stress, and the way women so often put their needs last. Then I flip the script with a simple strategy: keep the habit cue, shrink the habit. If you can’t do your full workout or mindfulness practice, you can still protect the routine with 30 seconds of breathing, a short walk, or a tiny nourishing choice that keeps you connected to your goals. These micro habits support stress management, cravings, sleep, and confidence during perimenopause and menopause.  You’ll also hear how to use minimum viable habits across nutrition, movement, hydration, and sleep, plus how to plan for real life with flexible structure and simple food prep that makes healthy eating easier on busy weeks. We finish with the mindset piece: identity shifts, mantras, celebrating small wins, and why support and accountability can be a game changer for weight loss and wellbeing in your 40s and 50s.  If this helps, please subscribe or follow, share it with a friend who’s in a busy spiral, and leave a five-star review. What’s the one minimum habit you’re choosing this week? Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

    14 min

  7. 11 May

    The 5 Biggest Fat Loss Mistakes Women Over 40 Still Make

    Fat loss after 40 can feel unfair. You eat less, you push harder in the gym, you try to be “good” all week and somehow your body responds by holding on tighter. In today's episode I unpack why that happens for women in perimenopause and menopause, and why the old calories-in-calories-out mindset often creates the exact stress chemistry that stalls progress.  I walk through the 5 biggest fat loss mistakes women over 40 still make: under-eating (including skipped meals and low-calorie plans), over-exercising and relying on cardio without recovery, inconsistent protein intake, ignoring sleep quality, and the all-or-nothing mindset that turns one imperfect moment into a full reset on Monday. Along the way we connect the dots between cortisol, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, cravings, muscle loss, and metabolic rate, with practical guidance you can apply immediately. Expect clear advice on protein targets, why strength training matters more than ever, how healthy fats support inflammation, and why sleep is a weight loss tool, not a luxury.  If you want personalised help, I also share how to enquire about the GLOW Protocol via a free peri weight loss assessment. Subscribe or follow so you don’t miss next week, and if this resonated, share it with a friend and leave a five-star review. What’s the one habit you’ll focus on for the next seven days? Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

    27 min

  8. 4 May

    Perimenopause Weight Loss When You Are Doing Everything Right

    The most frustrating part of perimenopause weight loss is doing all the “right” things and getting nothing back from the scales. If you’ve cleaned up your eating, started moving more, cut back on alcohol and sugar, and worked on sleep and stress, yet your weight won’t shift, I want you to hear this clearly: it doesn’t automatically mean it’s not working. I walk through the hidden time lag that can happen in perimenopause and menopause, when your body focuses on internal rebalancing before it lets go of fat. Think hormone stabilisation, inflammation reduction, improved insulin sensitivity, and restoring a sense of metabolic safety. We also talk about water retention and why you can feel puffy or “bloated all over” when inflammation, stress, poor sleep, menstrual cycle changes, oestrogen fluctuations, progesterone shifts and higher cortisol are all influencing fluid balance. Then we get practical about what to track instead of obsessing over a single number. I share smarter progress markers like how your clothes fit, tape measurements (including where to measure your waist), energy out of 10, sleep quality, cravings and that classic 3 pm slump, plus strength changes. This mindset shift takes the emotional sting out of weigh-ins and helps you stay consistent long enough for results to show up. If this resonates, hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss a weekly episode, share it with a friend who’s battling midlife weight gain, and leave a five-star review if it helped. What’s the one progress metric you’re going to track this week? Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

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The Ageless and Awesome Podcast is dedicated to helping women over 40 through Perimenopause and Menopause with best health, a positive mindset and outrageous confidence.  Hosted by Susie Garden, Perimenopause Naturopath and Weight Loss Nutritionist, Founder of The Glow Protocol® - the hormone balancing and weight loss program for women. This podcast is for you if you’re noticing those pesky early symptoms of perimenopause like night sweats, weight gain, insomnia and fatigue. Or perhaps you’re experiencing hot flushes and forgetting words and people’s names (ugh!)? Or dealing with unwanted weight gain, a sex drive that’s fallen off a cliff and vaginal issues? In this podcast, we will cover all of those perimenopause and menopause issues you chat with your friends about (plus the taboo ones - you know what I mean ladies!)  We cover health (especially gut health), beauty hacks, confidence and everything you need to feel young, vibrant and rediscover your GLOW! I’m here, calling on my 30+ years of healthcare experience in both conventional AND natural medicine plus I’ll be chatting with industry experts from around the globe on body image, beauty, fashion and styling, mindset hacks and the latest in longevity medicine.  So if you’re sick of feeling like a crazy person has taken over your body and mind, and want science-based, actionable tips to optimise your health and wellbeing as you move into menopause and beyond stick around. To learn more about what I do with my incredible Glow Protocol®, sustainable weight loss and nutrition hacks, check out https://susiegarden.com/the-glow-protocol

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  • Creator
    Susie Garden
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    335
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
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