Menopause Conversations

Angela Counsel
Menopause Conversations

Menopause Conversations is a podcast for women in their mid-stage of life. We explore the issues that impact women as they transition through peri and post menopause. Join us and become part of the conversation as we explore the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of being a women in her mid-stage of life. Episodes include a mix of interviews with Wise Women as well as some solo episodes from Naturopath and Menopause Coach, Angela Counsel.

  1. Menopause and the Allergy Spike

    5 DAYS AGO

    Menopause and the Allergy Spike

    Have you noticed strange, new allergy symptoms creeping in during perimenopause? Whether it’s recurring headaches, itchy skin, sinus congestion, brain fog, heightened anxiety or even eczema, these symptoms could be a result of fluctuating hormones that spike your body’s histamine levels. In this episode of Menopause Conversations, we dive into the surprising reason behind why allergies often worsen in menopause and, more importantly, how you can find natural relief. I uncover how estrogen and histamine interact in the body, often creating an “allergy storm” as estrogen fluctuates during perimenopause. From sinus issues to hives and everything in between, many symptoms are a result of the interplay between histamine and hormonal shifts. What We’ll Explore: The Role of Hormones in Allergy Flare-ups – Understand why perimenopause triggers histamine intolerance and mast cell activation, making you more sensitive to allergens than before.Natural Dietary Adjustments – Discover foods to avoid (like aged cheese, wine, and certain fermented foods) and which nutrient-dense options can help stabilise histamine levels and calm your symptoms.      Gut Health and Histamine – The gut plays a critical role in processing histamine. We’ll cover how probiotics, prebiotic foods, and digestive support can help your body manage histamine more efficiently.      Holistic Solutions and Supplements – Learn about natural antihistamines like quercetin and stinging nettle, liver-supporting supplements, and bioidentical progesterone options to help balance your hormones and reduce histamine buildup.Lifestyle Tips for Allergy Relief – From hydration and moderate exercise to stress management practices, we cover easy lifestyle tips to help you reduce your histamine load and take back control of your wellness. Tune in to discover empowering, natural solutions for managing histamine intolerance. With the right combination of diet, lifestyle adjustments, and supportive supplements, you’ll feel equipped to calm those allergy symptoms without relying on harsh medications. Let's dive in!

    12 min
  2. Menopause in the Workplace with Thea O'Connor

    SEP 18

    Menopause in the Workplace with Thea O'Connor

    This week's podcast topic is such an important one as we focus on Menopause in the Workplace. For many years the topic of menopause was not discussed in public and certainly was not spoken about in the workplace. In fact, a study showed that when asked, women felt a sense of secrecy, isolation, being too scared to speak up because of the stigma around the topic and being discriminated against. One in four women consider leaving their job when in menopause, yet, more and more menopausal women are in the workplace, so it is so important that we start talking about what is happening to them and find ways to assist them to fulfil their job roles. Women report that their greatest concern at work is their brain fog and inability to retain information, this leaves them fearing that they will lose their jobs and impacts their confidence. This is where my guest Thea O'Connor comes in. Thea's program 'menopause at work' focusses on helping organisation's become menopause-friendly through awareness, education and small workplace support. As a result, this can increase the engagement & retention of some of the work forces more experienced people. After all, it is a natural and temporary stage of life. It is up to all of us to start having more open conversations about menopause and to stop treating it as a joke or as a medical condition. I loved this conversation and I hope that you do as well, please let us know what you thought by leaving a review. Visit the https://www.thea.com.au/menopause-at-work/ website for more information and learn about the amazing work Thea is doing. Let’s talk about the essence of what makes us female.

    46 min

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About

Menopause Conversations is a podcast for women in their mid-stage of life. We explore the issues that impact women as they transition through peri and post menopause. Join us and become part of the conversation as we explore the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of being a women in her mid-stage of life. Episodes include a mix of interviews with Wise Women as well as some solo episodes from Naturopath and Menopause Coach, Angela Counsel.

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