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. 3d ago

    Special Guest Erin Rimmer from The Perimenopause Path Clinic

    I have a special guest this week on the pod and we’re putting peri and weight loss myths to bed with a practical, physiology-first chat with Erin Rimmer, my gorgeous colleague at The Perimenopause Path Clinic. -She's a Clinical Naturopath and Life Coach who absolutely loves supporting women through the perimenopause experience. We talk about what women are really coming to us for - stubborn weight gain, broken sleep, brain fog, anxiety, and sudden mood shifts that feel out of control. Erin explains why progesterone changes can hit the brain hard, why the same symptom can need completely different solutions, and why “normal” hormone blood tests don’t always reflect what’s happening day to day. We also dig into the unsexy but powerful foundations that move the needle - thyroid checks, blood sugar stability, inflammation markers, and the sleep habits that make everything easier. You’ll also hear our view on symptoms women get told to tolerate, like heavy or painful periods, painful sex, bloating, reflux, constipation, or diarrhoea, and why “normal for me” isn’t necessarily 'normal'. Erin shares how coaching, accountability, and support help women follow a plan without perfectionism, plus her updated perspective on MHT and how we work alongside medications without judgement. If you’re ready for personalised perimenopause support that focuses on real health and sustainable results, hit follow, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find us. 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 or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

  2. Aug 31

    Your Hormones Called - They Want A Plan!

    The rules of metabolism change in midlife, and so should your strategy. In this episode I explore how a unique plan, real coaching, and supportive accountability beat willpower and hacks, especially when hormones shift and life gets noisy. Drawing on recent clinical research and years of practice, I unpack why even brief, structured coaching leads to better weight loss, stronger adherence, and a calmer mind. I share a candid story from my own experience with the gym - how weekly check-ins with a coach delivered bigger strength gains in six weeks than I’d seen in years. That experience mirrors what I see with clients: information is abundant, but transformation comes from structure, feedback, and consistency. I dig into the science of supportive accountability, how it reduces decision fatigue, stabilises blood sugar, and helps rebuild metabolic flexibility with targeted protein and macro-aware meals. I also tackle weight loss injections with a clear-eyed view. Yes, they can curb appetite and improve glucose control, but plateaus and weight regain are common without a nutrition plan, protein targets, and progressive strength training. Muscle is a metabolic organ, essential for bone health, insulin sensitivity, and long-term vitality. Protect it with a high-protein, anti-inflammatory approach and a muscle-preserving program. The winning formula is simple and powerful: a clear plan that respects your hormones, coaching that adapts to real life, and accountability that keeps you moving forward. Ready to stop guessing and start progressing? Subscribe for weekly insights, share this with a friend who needs support, and leave a review so more women can find the help they deserve. If you want tailored guidance, book a free Peri Weight Loss Assessment—let’s map the exact plan your body needs now. 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 or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

  3. Aug 24

    Stop Policing My Jawline

    Wanting to look good in your 40s, 50s and beyond shouldn’t come with guilt, yet so many women feel like it does. I’m Susie Garden, naturopath and clinical nutritionist, and I’m getting honest about the weird moral judgement that shows up the moment a woman mentions skincare, hair colour, injectables, laser, or any kind of aesthetic treatment. Why does self care suddenly become “vanity” at midlife, and who decided there are only two options: do nothing and prove you’ve “embraced ageing”, or do something and get accused of chasing youth? We dig into the double standards that make ageing feel like a no win game, especially when celebrity “natural ageing” is often backed by professional lighting, expert support, and editing. I also talk about a phrase that sounds like a compliment but carries a sting: “you look great for your age”. Underneath it sits an assumption that looking good is unexpected as we get older. I’d rather we focus on vitality, health, and confidence than guessing someone’s age. Perimenopause and menopause add another layer, because the changes can be fast and confronting. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I don’t look like me,” you’re not alone. We connect the dots between hormones, collagen decline, sleep, stress, gut health, nutrition and the way your skin and face can change. I share how my inside-out approach to women’s health now meets the outside-in world through my skin clinic on the Gold Coast, and the ethical line I won’t cross: I’m not here to sell insecurity. Take my challenge as you listen: when you say “I want to look younger”, what do you actually mean? Less tired, more energised, healthier skin, stronger, more like yourself? If this lands for you, subscribe or follow, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find the conversation. 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 or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

  4. Aug 17

    My DEXA Scan Still Says Osteopenia

    The DEXA scan report lands and my heart sinks for a second - I’m still osteopenic. But when I slow down, look properly at the data, and then dive into the research, the story changes completely and it becomes one of the most useful mindset lessons I’ve learned about women’s health in perimenopause and menopause. My spinal bone density has increased by 3.5% over two years. My femoral neck improves slightly, my hip stays stable, and nothing points to a concerning downward trend. We talk about why bone remodelling is slow, why single-digit percentage changes can be meaningful, and why DEXA scans have normal measurement variability. I also explain why it matters to scan at the same facility and what “least significant change” can add to the conversation, so you’re not judging your progress on a label alone. Then I share what I think is helping: menopause hormone therapy under medical guidance (including the evidence for body identical estradiol and why different products aren’t interchangeable), progressive strength training with proper progression, and the value of a personal trainer if you’re managing injuries or you need help lifting heavy safely. We also zoom out to nourishment and bone health nutrition, including protein and key micronutrients, plus my concerns about muscle and bone loss being discussed around GLP-1 weight loss injections when food intake drops too far. If you’re chasing a health goal and feeling like you’re “not there yet”, this will help you measure what matters: the direction you’re travelling, not just the finish line. Subscribe or follow, share this with a friend who needs stronger bones, and if it resonates, leave a five-star review or DM me on Instagram with your biggest takeaway. 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 or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

  5. Aug 10

    I Had My DEXA Scan Today — Let’s Talk About Bone Loss in Perimenopause

    You can be doing everything “right” in midlife and still be losing bone without a single symptom. After heading in for my two year follow up DEXA scan, I talk straight up about the thing most women never think to check - bone mineral density, osteopenia, and what it means for your future mobility.  We unpack what a DEXA scan actually measures (hip and spine), how the T-score works, and why the raw numbers and your personal risk factors matter more than a single label. I also share why I had to advocate for herself with my GP, why many women in Australia won’t be offered testing until much later, and how getting data early creates options rather than fear.  From there, we connect the dots between perimenopause, menopause, and accelerated bone loss as oestrogen declines. You’ll get practical, clinician-informed guidance on nutrition and supplementation (calcium from food, vitamin D testing, and why vitamin K matters), plus the real cornerstone of bone health: safe, progressive resistance training, impact, and building muscle to reduce falls and protect independence. We also touch on protein, weight loss approaches that can backfire, and where menopause hormone therapy (MHT) fits into the bone conversation.  If you want a body that lets you travel, lift, climb stairs, and live confidently for decades, press play now. Subscribe or follow, share this with a woman you care about, and leave a review if it helps. What’s one bone health habit you’re ready to start 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 or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

  6. Aug 3

    FLASHBACK EP: Gut Health Series Part 2 - Achieving Hormone Balance Through Optimal Gut Health

    Can maintaining good gut health actually balance your hormones? You bet it can! Join me, Susie Garden, in this enlightening flashback episode of the Ageless and Awesome podcast as we unravel the mysteries of the estrobolome and its crucial role in oestrogen modulation. Learn how the enzyme beta-glucuronidase, produced by your gut microbiome, not only helps metabolise and remove toxins but also it's link with chronic constipation, autoimmune diseases, and even certain cancers. This episode emphasises why understanding and optimising your gut health is essential, especially for women facing hormone imbalances during perimenopause and menopause. Discover the actionable steps to achieve optimal gut health and hormone balance. I’ll share insights on tracking your stool patterns and how they can signal underlying gut issues that may be affecting your mood, periods and hormone balance. Hear an inspiring client story that underscores the importance of open communication with healthcare providers and the power of informed self-care. We’ll delve into the significance of beta-glucuronidase levels and how to support your estrobolome and gut microbiome with practical advice you can apply immediately. But we don’t stop there. We also explore the nutritional aspect of gut health, emphasising the need to address inflammation and heal conditions like leaky gut. Learn about the benefits of prebiotics like PHGG, and why hydration, fibre, and a diet rich in fresh, colourful fruits and vegetables are vital. I'll also touch on how farming practices, food freshness, and stress management can impact your gut and hormone health. Tune in for a wealth of information that’s not just about feeling good, but living ageless and awesome! 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 or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

  7. Jul 27

    Why Your Skincare Stops Working In Your 40s and 50s

    You know that moment - Tuesday morning, bathroom mirror, and somehow your face looks a little flatter, drier, or more tired even though nothing “happened”. If your trusted skincare and makeup suddenly stop behaving in your 40s or 50s, you’re not imagining it and you’re not doing anything wrong. Your skin is responding to one of the biggest hormonal shifts of your life. I walk through what perimenopause and menopause can do to skin health, starting with oestrogen. Your skin has oestrogen receptors, so changing hormones affect collagen, elastin, hydration, circulation, healing, and the strength of your skin barrier. That’s why dryness can feel relentless, why fine lines can seem to appear quickly, and why foundation that once looked flawless can start sitting in lines or turning patchy. I also share a key stat that helps many women feel less shocked: collagen loss can accelerate after menopause, and the cumulative effect becomes visible all at once. We also talk about what actually helps. I’m all for evidence-based skincare, but products have limits if the internal environment is working against you. Sleep, stress, inflammation, protein, healthy fats, and blood sugar all influence whether your skin can repair and glow. Professional treatments can absolutely support results, but they work best as a complement to strong daily habits, not a replacement. If you want clearer skin advice with less noise and more science, press play, then share this with a friend who’s staring at the mirror wondering what changed. Subscribe or follow, leave a five-star review if it helped, and come say hi on Instagram with your biggest skin question. 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 or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

  8. Jul 20

    A New Chapter: Why I Bought a Skin Clinic (And Why It Makes Perfect Sense)

    You know that moment when you catch your reflection and think, when did I start looking so tired? That question comes up again and again for women in perimenopause and menopause, and it’s rarely just about vanity. Dryness, dullness, fine lines, pigmentation and a changing jawline can show up fast, and it can feel like your face is telling a story you didn’t agree to. I’m Susie Garden, naturopath and clinical nutritionist, and this week I’m sharing some personal news - I’ve bought a boutique advanced skin clinic called e-skin in Southport on the Gold Coast. It isn’t a hard pivot away from hormones, weight, sleep and gut health. It’s an expansion of the same mission: helping you feel like yourself again, from the inside and the outside, because the two are inseparable. We unpack why skin changes so dramatically in your 40s and 50s, starting with oestrogen and the skin’s oestrogen receptors. We talk collagen (including the stat that women lose around 30% in the first five years after menopause - yikes!), why stress and cortisol can dull and weaken the skin barrier, and why your skincare products may suddenly stop working. I also share my philosophy on evidence-based skincare and treatments, plus how to make choices without getting trapped by pressure to look younger. If you’re ready for a healthier, more confident approach to menopause skin, hit subscribe or follow, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review if you can. What part of your skin changes has surprised you most lately? 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 or @eskin.goldcoast 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
    343
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    Clean
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    © 2026 The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
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