MenoPositive

MenoPositive

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!

  1. Psychedelics & Menopause Brain: Seratonin, Microdosing and MDMA Research | Dr. Mindy Pelz

    1D AGO

    Psychedelics & Menopause Brain: Seratonin, Microdosing and MDMA Research | Dr. Mindy Pelz

    Can psychedelics support women through perimenopause and menopause? In this MenoMoment, Dr. Mindy Pelz shares emerging research around psilocybin, MDMA and the menopausal brain — and why this topic deserves a nuanced, science-led discussion. In this conversation, we unpack: ·       The 5-HT2A serotonin receptor and its connection to estrogen and psilocybin  ·       Why serotonin shifts during perimenopause and menopause ·       Microdosing psilocybin and its potential effects on mood ·       The research behind MDMA-assisted therapy  ·       The default mode network and looping thoughts in midlife ·       Why therapeutic guidance and integration matter Dr. Mindy shares her personal reflections on microdosing and therapeutic, MDMA-assisted therapy— and how these tools, when used legally and responsibly, may help some women interrupt self-critical patterns, improve emotional wellbeing and reconnect with their authentic voice during midlife. This episode is not medical advice. It’s an exploration of neuroscience, emerging research and the evolving conversation around psychedelics and women’s health. If you’re curious about the menopause brain, serotonin, mood changes, and alternative approaches to emotional wellbeing in midlife — this conversation will expand your perspective. ****************************************************** FOLLOW for expert conversations on perimenopause, menopause, hormone health, brain health and midlife wellbeing. **************************************************** CONNECT with: Dr. Mindy PelzLearn more about her new book Age Like a GirlLisa Jedan and MenoPositiveSign up for MenoPositive news and updates

    9 min
  2. Menopause Brain: Neuroscience, Fasting and Midlife Leadership with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    FEB 25

    Menopause Brain: Neuroscience, Fasting and Midlife Leadership with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    In this powerful MenoPositive conversation, Lisa is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz — New York Times bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl, The Menopause Reset, Eat Like a Girl and her newest book Age Like a Girl — to reframe how we think about perimenopause, menopause and ageing as women. What if the menopause transition isn’t a hormonal crisis, but a neurochemical upgrade? Dr. Mindy explains the three major brain rewiring events women experience (puberty, pregnancy and menopause) — and why midlife is your brain’s invitation into greater independence, clarity and leadership. You’ll learn: • The Grandmother Hypothesis and why post-reproductive women are evolutionary heroines • The truth about estrogen and its “girl gang” of neurochemicals (dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, GABA & more) • How we can fuel our menopause brain and take advantage of its new wiring • How to naturally boost dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin in midlife • Why intermittent fasting can fuel the menopausal brain through ketones • How menopause can become a launch pad for reinvention, sovereignty and authentic voice This episode moves beyond symptom management and into possibility. If you and a friend are navigating perimenopause, menopause, hormone shifts, brain fog, mood changes, weight gain or simply questioning who you are becoming in midlife — please follow and share this conversation You can also: ·       Follow MenoPositive.life on Instagram ·       Follow Dr. Mindy Pelz on Instagram ·       Learn more about Dr. Mindy and her book Age Like a Girl ·       Sign up for news and updates.

    56 min
  3. Perimenopause and Menopause Fatigue: Why You’re Tired (even when you’re doing everything right) | Qi Energy with Emilie Weston

    FEB 18

    Perimenopause and Menopause Fatigue: Why You’re Tired (even when you’re doing everything right) | Qi Energy with Emilie Weston

    Perimenopause fatigue? Low energy in menopause? Doing everything “right” but still exhausted? If you’re struggling with menopause fatigue, burnout, anxiety, poor sleep, bloating or brain fog, this episode explores a powerful perspective you may not have considered: Qi (Chi) energy and your internal “battery.” Lisa is joined by energy practitioner Emilie Weston from Sun Kyeong, who has over 25 years experience in South Korean Qi energy healing. Together, they explore why so many women in perimenopause and menopause feel depleted — even when they’re eating well, exercising, and prioritising sleep. In this conversation, you’ll learn: The difference between being tired vs. having low energyWhy menopause fatigue doesn’t always respond to restThe two types of energy that fuel your body and how you need bothHow low Qi can intensify menopause symptoms and how balanced Qi can ease anxiety, support better sleep, ease digestive discomfort and restore energyHow chronic stress and stored emotions impact your nervous system in midlifeSimple ways to shift your energy through breathing, gratitude and daily practice Emily explains how Qi energy and vibration can help restore nervous system balance and influence hormonal health — and why balanced energy may help you move through menopause with more resilience, clarity and calm. This episode offers a new lens — and practical tools — to support your vitality in midlife. ************************************************ ·       Connect with Sun Kyeong ·       Learn more at Sun Kyeong Energy and Wellness ·       Connect with Emilie ·       **Use code POSITIVE to try a FREE energy class or receive £30 OFF your first energy treatment ·       Join the MenoPositive community ·       Sign up for MenoPositive news and updates

    52 min
  4. How Perimenopause shows up on your skin: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with Sarah Bradden

    FEB 11

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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!

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  • Creator
    MenoPositive
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © MenoPositive
  • Show Website
    MenoPositive