Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely Discussions on women's health, the peaceful passage of menopause, peri-menopause and hormonal balance for all women., Dr. Fiona Lovely

What causes depression? Why do some experience it and some do not? The research shows us that there may be a link between inflammation in the brain and the occurance of depression. Why does this happen at perimenopause? Is there a hormonal link? Please listen in as I break it down for you. As always, I finish the episode with a check list of things you can do you help yourself right away.

Sleep difficulties are one of the most common symptoms of perimenopause. These changes are some of the earliest we can experience in our perimenopause journey - for me, they began when I was in my late thirties. Getting great sleep is an important tool in the toolkit of menopause and Morgan Adams, is my guest today and she is sharing her tips! I loved the part of the conversation where we discuss knowing your chronotype and the apps that can help us with our sleep quality. Please listen, learn and share.

Ever wondered if your wine habit was becoming problematic? Tune into this episode, as Natalie MacLean, Wine Author, Educator and Podcaster has much great info to share on this topic! One of the most common questions Dr Lovely gets asked by patients is "just how much is too much?" Histamines, sulphites, whites, reds, "Bitch Pours" - did you know the wine culture can be quite sexist? We talk about these things and so much more. Natalie is a fascinating human and she doesn't hold back. Please check out her most recent book - Wine Witch on Fire for a fantastic read.

In this spicy episode, Dr. Lovely talks with Sex and Pleasure Coach Danielle Savory. They dive into all things pleasure, the practice of pleasure and the permission women in our generation often need in order to stop and take care of ourselves. If you have wanted to hear how to embrace the desires of your life and how to experience more juiciness, more joy and happiness - this is the episode for you!

🎧The language in this episode might not be for inexperience ears, headphones recommended.

Join Dr. Lovely and Joanna Strober of Midi Health for a lively chat about accessible health care for women at midlife. Joanna is the co-founder and CEO of Midi Health: the leading virtual care clinic focused exclusively on women in menopause. Joanna shares her fascinating story and how that lead her to opening Midi Health in 2021. Please listen, learn and share.

Dr Shivaune Wright sits down with Dr. Lovely to discuss all things physical health at perimenopause. We talk about weight lifting, fuelling, recovery and more. Dr. Wright introduces us to the idea of protein prioritisation. She talks with us about how to get stronger with age, have healthier joints, better metabolism and increase fat burning: basically everything opposite to what we have been taught to expect as we age. Get ready for another info packed episode, Episode 120 with Dr. Shivaune Wright.