Simply Nourish: Empowering women through menopause and beyond

Brenda Bickerstaff
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Empowering Women Through Menopause and Beyond is your monthly guide to thriving through the menopausal transition and beyond. Hosted by nutritionist and menopausal specialist Brenda Bickerstaff, we dive into the real talk, nutrition, movement, mindset, lifestyle, and more, with expert insights and inspiring guests who’ve reinvented their lives after 50. From science to lived experience, it's all here to help you feel strong, informed, and empowered in midlife. It’s time to thrive, not just survive. Honest chats. Real strategies. Bold stories. Your second act starts here. Follow Brenda on: Facebook - Simplynourish Instagram - simplynourishnz Website - http://www.simplynourish.co.nz/ This show was produced at Plains Media (formerly Plains FM) in beautiful Ōtautahi Christchurch, to the south of Aotearoa, New Zealand. It airs on 96.9 FM and is made with the support of the Community Access Media Association (CAMA) and funding from NZ On Air.

Episodes

  1. FEB 8

    Simply Nourish: Empowering women through menopause and beyond - Fueling Performance Through Menupause: Sports Nutrition for Active Women

    Sports dietitian Jaqueline Shang joins Simply Nourish to discuss nutrition for menopausal athletes including pre-imposed workout fueling, recovery, supplements, bone and muscle health, and the hidden impact of undereating. A practical and empowering conversation for women who want to stay strong and active in midlife and beyond.

    1 hr

  2. JAN 11

    Simply Nourish: Empowering women through menopause and beyond - Annie Wolf - Walking the length of NZ - Part 2

    Join Brenda as she continues her conversation with 68-year-old adventurer Annie Wolf, who walked the length of New Zealand after retiring from teaching. In part two, Annie dives deeper into the challenges, community and personal transformation she experienced on the Te Araroa Trail — and how adventure in midlife can open unexpected strength, freedom and purpose.

    56 min

  3. 12/14/2025

    Simply Nourish: Empowering women through menopause and beyond - Annie Wolf - 68 years young and walking the Te Araroa

    "What happens when a 68-year-old woman decides to walk the entire Te Araroa Trail? In part one, Brenda talks with Annie Wolf about the bold leap that turned retirement into a life-changing adventure. It’s a conversation full of heart, humour and the incredible strength that shines through when women in midlife choose to back themselves. "

    55 min

  4. 11/09/2025

    Simply Nourish: Empowering women through menopause and beyond - Loretta Hogg - Loretta Loves Lifting — and So Should You!

    On this episode of Simply Nourish, I’m chatting with Loretta Hogg from Loretta Loves Lifting. We dive into how strength training can empower women through midlife and menopause—building muscle, bone health, energy, and confidence. Whether you’re new to lifting or looking for inspiration, Loretta shares tips to help you lift, thrive, and feel strong at every stage of life.

    1 hr

  5. 10/12/2025

    Simply Nourish: Empowering women through menopause and beyond - Dr Anastasia Hronis - The brain and midlife

    Dr Anastasia Hronis, author of the bestselling The Dopamine Brain, joins me to explore how dopamine shapes motivation, habits, and purpose. We discuss brain health in midlife, sleep, neuroplasticity, and practical strategies to thrive in your 50s and beyond. A conversation full of inspiration, science, and actionable tips for women ready to nourish their body, mind, and spirit.

    58 min

  6. 09/14/2025

    Simply Nourish: Empowering women through menopause and beyond - Dance, Resilience & Reinvention: The Gillian Halkett Story

    At 56, Gillian Halkett turned adversity into strength, founding one of Christchurch’s largest independent dance fitness communities. In this episode, she shares her menopause journey, her battle through bullying and loss, and how dance became a powerful force for resilience, joy, and connection.

    55 min

  7. 08/10/2025

    Simply Nourish: Empowering women through menopause and beyond - “The Story Behind Simply Nourish: Strength, Menopause & Finding Purpose”

    In this solo episode, Brenda shares her personal journey—from recovery and reconnection to the creation of Simply Nourish. She explores the purpose behind her work, the power of nutrition and strength training, and why supporting women through the menopause transition matters now more than ever. A real, inspiring conversation about growth, change, and thriving in midlife.

    48 min
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About

Empowering Women Through Menopause and Beyond is your monthly guide to thriving through the menopausal transition and beyond. Hosted by nutritionist and menopausal specialist Brenda Bickerstaff, we dive into the real talk, nutrition, movement, mindset, lifestyle, and more, with expert insights and inspiring guests who’ve reinvented their lives after 50. From science to lived experience, it's all here to help you feel strong, informed, and empowered in midlife. It’s time to thrive, not just survive. Honest chats. Real strategies. Bold stories. Your second act starts here. Follow Brenda on: Facebook - Simplynourish Instagram - simplynourishnz Website - http://www.simplynourish.co.nz/ This show was produced at Plains Media (formerly Plains FM) in beautiful Ōtautahi Christchurch, to the south of Aotearoa, New Zealand. It airs on 96.9 FM and is made with the support of the Community Access Media Association (CAMA) and funding from NZ On Air.

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