MenoPositive

MenoPositive

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A refreshingly positive and proactive approach to managing hormone shifts. If you’re looking for practical tips, expert advice and honest conversations, think of this as your personal pick ‘n’ mix for how to optimise your body. Although we can’t prevent menopause, we can redefine it. And that journey starts now!

9H AGO

How Perimenopause shows up on your skin: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with Sarah Bradden

Did you know, many women notice changes in their skin and face before they ever hear the word perimenopause? In this episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by SarahBradden, founder of The Bradden Method, to explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and facial diagnostics can reveal early signs of perimenopauseand hormonal imbalance – often before classic menopause symptoms appear. Many women first notice perimenopause through their skin: dullness, breakouts, jawline changes, puffiness… In Chinese Medicine these aren’t cosmetic issues, they’re messages from the body. In this episode, you’ll learn: · How perimenopause shows up on the face and skin · How Chinese medicine interprets external signs of internalimbalance · How acupuncture and acupressure supports hormones, skin and nervous system balance · Why supporting the body internally, helps skin respondexternally · Her unique blend of cosmetic acupuncture, energy work and new technologies · Stick around til the end - because Sarah shares a few “love notes” – gentle exercises that support mood, skin and balance in midlife This is a holistic, empowering conversation for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, skinchanges and ageing well. ****************************************************** Connect with Sarah: InstagramLearn more about The Bradden MethodConnect with Lisa and Join the MenoPositive Community: InstagramSign up for news and events

53 min
FEB 4

Menopause Confessions with Laura Dowling : Vulval Health, Hormones and Midlife Truths

If you’ve ever thought “Is this normal?” or “why didn’t anyone tell me this before” during perimenopause or menopause, this episode is for you. Lisa sits down with pharmacist, author, and women’s health advocate Laura Dowling — aka The Fabulous Pharmacist — foran honest, empowering conversation about vulval health, hormones and midlife changes. From perimenopause onwards, so many women experience dryness, irritation, recurrent UTIs, pain during sex, ordiscomfort — and are told it’s “just ageing” or something they should quietly put up with. Laura is on a mission to change that. Drawing on her years behind the pharmacy counter and her bestselling book Love Your Vulva, Laura shares what women are too embarrassed to ask their GP. Together, Lisa and Laura explore: · Why vulval and vaginal health is a lifelong conversation, not a menopause problem · Early signs of hormonal change women shouldn’t ignore in perimenopause · Why thrush, UTIs, and pain can suddenly appear — even if you’ve never had issues before · Game changing treatment options so you don’t have to suffer · Why pain, discomfort, and loss of confidence are not inevitable in midlife and beyond This episode is about knowledge, reclaiming confidence, and agency — and understanding that caring for your vulva is not indulgent, awkward, or vain. It’s crucial to your overall health. Connect with Laura Dowling Fabulous Pharmacist on InstagramCheck out her new book "Love Your Vulva"· Connect with Lisa Jedan MenoPositive.life on InstagramSign up for news and events

54 min
JAN 21

Presenting: Lisa on Menopause, Midlife and Identity

While the MenoPositive team is busy planning and recording next season, we’re sharing a few meaningful conversations withfriends of the show that speak to the menopause transition. This week, MenoPositive founder, Lisa Jedan - joins Say It Sister with Lucy and Karen — for an honest conversation about menopause, midlife identity shifts and how the power of apositive mindset and community can become levers for a calmer nervous system and for the courage you may need to step into who you are becoming. To hear more episodes of Say it Sister, head to Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

29 min
JAN 14

RE: RELEASE: Muscle in Menopause (New Year Edition)

If you're setting intentions for the year ahead, consider this episode an invitation to build strength - steady, consistent and confident.As hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause, muscle becomes one of your greatest allies. Not just for physicalstrength - but for energy, metabolic health, mood, confidence and longevity.That’s why I’m re-sharing this episode with Aoife Okonedo Martin - where we explore why building muscle goes far beyond the physical and why it matters now more than ever. In this episode we cover:💪 The difference between strength training and resistance training💪 Why muscle matters in midlife💪 The physical, metabolic and psychological benefitsof building strength💪 How to train smart and build lean muscle💪 Common myths around muscle growth and fat loss inmenopause Connect with Aoife InstagramLearn more about Ultimate PerformanceConnect with Lisa and MenoPositive InstagramSign up for news and updates

48 min
JAN 7

RE: RELEASE: A Re-Imagined You (New Year Edition)

As you wake up to a new year... A reminder that you are ready to embrace this beautiful adventure of life and reimagine yourself in ways you never thought possible when you were 19. I'm re-sharing this beautiful episode with author, holistic therapist, psychic, Estelle Bingham, where she describes the menopause transition as a profound awakening. Although things may be changing, what remains is an extraordinary opportunity to reconnect with your true self - and live more fully than ever before. We discuss: How to rewrite the menopause narrativeHow the heart's intelligence can lead you to a more aligned, vibrant lifeHow compassion can help meet yourself right where you areListen to the end for a simple, heart ritual to ground and centre you. Connect with Estelle: · Instagram · Join one of her full moon manifestation events Connect with Lisa · Instagram · Sign up for news and updates

46 min
JAN 2

A Menopause Breakthrough

Did you know a healthy diet can reduce menopause symptoms by 35% in just 12 weeks? Dr. Sarah Berry, Chief Scientist at ZOE is with us to sharegroundbreaking insights from the world’s largest study on how diet impacts menopause symptoms. You’ll learn: · Science-backed strategies to optimize your nutrition · Simple changes that deliver maximum benefit · Foods to support a positive menopause experience—and foods to avoid · How the drop in estrogen impacts body fat, hunger cues, and glucose metabolism · Why menopause and women’s health have been historically understudied.If you liked this research-packed episode: - Follow MenoPositive on Instagram - Follow ZOE on Instagram - Follow Dr. Sarah Berry on Instagram - Find the ZOE study here - . Sign up for news and updates at www.menopositive.life

46 min
12/24/2025

RE: RELEASE: Unwrapping Vaginal Health (Holiday Edition)

My festive gift to you…. A reminder that you deserve to feel good in your body again. I’m re-sharing some of my most talked-about and shared episodes – including this joyful, honest and slightly cheeky conversation about vaginas, pleasure and ageing well. What if this season, you gave something back to you? Because while we’re encouraged to eat well, exercise and optimise our healthspan, the vagina has quietly been left out of the self-care conversation. I’m joined by Dr. Tania Adib, Consultant Gynaecologist, for a straight-talking conversation about how to have a happy, healthy vagina in midlife and beyond. She shares how you don’t have to put up with discomfort, irritation or a shutdown sex life. We cover: • Why vaginal dryness affects younger women too — not just women in menopause • Why symptoms like dryness and discomfort don’t just “go away” on their own • How caring for your vagina is part of ageing well • The full spectrum of options — from gentle, non-hormonal care to medical treatments • Why pleasure, comfort and confidence are things we deserve at every stage of life So pour a drink, wrap some presents, go for a winter walk. This is my holiday gift to you. Learn more: Connect with Dr. Adib on Instagram Visit her website Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive: Follow MenoPositive on Instagram Sign up for news and updates

46 min
12/17/2025

3 P's To Decode Brain Fog From Depression

Is it brain fog — or something more? Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. In this episode Lisa tackles the question so many women ask in midlife: Is this hormone-related brain fog? Depression? ADHD? Or something more serious? Psychiatrist and mental health expert Dr. Judith Joseph introduces her 3 P’s framework — Physical Changes, Period Changes and Past History — a practical tool designed to help distinguish menopause-related cognitive and mood changes from clinical depression, so women can pursue the right diagnosis and support. Menopause-related mental health symptoms often fluctuate. They come and go. Understanding this is key to managing them effectively – so they don’t hold you back! We also explore: • Why so many women in midlife are being diagnosed with ADHD • How hormone shifts can impact focus, memory and mood • When to consider seeing a hormone specialist first • Practical tools to strengthen cognition, focus and emotional resilience without prescriptions Knowledge is power. When women understand what’s happening in their bodies — and the options available — they can make informed decisions that support both mental and physical health through midlife and beyond. To learn more: Connect with Dr. Judith on Instagram Check out her book High Functioning Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive Follow MenoPositive on Instagram Sign up for news and updates

15 min

A refreshingly positive and proactive approach to managing hormone shifts. If you’re looking for practical tips, expert advice and honest conversations, think of this as your personal pick ‘n’ mix for how to optimise your body. Although we can’t prevent menopause, we can redefine it. And that journey starts now!

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MenoPositive
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

43
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Explicit
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