Very Peri

Very Peri

A 10-episode series bringing together the best experts in perimenopause all in one place, direct to you - no wait times or cost. We’re covering all the topics, from debunking the myths around HRT, to explaining why sex is suddenly so painful, and validating those mood swings. We're arming you with knowledge and information about perimenopause so you can have the right conversations with your GP.

Episodes

  1. EPISODE 4

    Anxiety and Depression with Dr Terri Foran

    My mental health is not great. Understanding the impact of peri. Content warning: This podcast includes discussion of suicide that may be distressing to some readers/listeners. In this episode, Dr Terri Foran joins us to share just why our mental health changes so much during perimenopause and what we can do to get the support we need. Dr Terri Foran is a Sexual Health Physician and holds the position of Conjoint Senior Lecturer in the School of Women’s and Children’s Health at UNSW Sydney. She is in private clinical practice and is also engaged in both clinical and research work at the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney. If you think you may be experiencing depression or another mental health problem, please contact your general practitioner. If you're based in Australia, 24-hour support is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14. Resources mentioned: Australasian Menopause Society Find a doctor (Australasian Menopause Society) Jean Hailes for Women's Health Information discussed in the Very Peri audio series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care provider.  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  2. EPISODE 10 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Talking Peri with Jo Elvin and Ali Daddo

    How to navigate peri conversations with loved ones. In this episode Holly Wainwright sits down with two of her good friends, Ali Daddo and Jo Elvin, to share their experiences navigating perimenopause conversations with friends, partners and family. Jo Elvin was the former Editor in Chief of Glamour, more recently the Editor of YOU magazine and most recently the host of our Very Peri Summit UK. She is also a highly experienced broadcaster, who launched her new podcast “FAME with Jo Elvin” last year because we’ve all wondered what it’s like to be famous, right? Alison Brahe Daddo’s career journey has travelled through roles in modelling, education, charities, podcasting and writing. Ali published her first book "QUEEN MENOPAUSE" off the back of her own menopause journey to help others through theirs.  Resources mentioned: QUEEN MENOPAUSE by Alison Daddo FAME with Jo Elvin  Information discussed in the Very Peri audio series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care provider.  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    23 min

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A 10-episode series bringing together the best experts in perimenopause all in one place, direct to you - no wait times or cost. We’re covering all the topics, from debunking the myths around HRT, to explaining why sex is suddenly so painful, and validating those mood swings. We're arming you with knowledge and information about perimenopause so you can have the right conversations with your GP.

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