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. 1d ago

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. Jul 13

    FLASHBACK EP: Gut Health Series Part 1 - How Your Gut Health Impacts Your Skin in Perimenopause

    Can you really turn back the clock on your skin just by taking care of your gut? Discover the surprising connection between gut health and skin health on this week's Ageless and Awesome podcast. In this episode I explore the critical role of the estrobolome, the part of the gut microbiome that handles oestrogen metabolism, and how it impacts skin hydration, elasticity, and collagen production. As oestrogen levels fluctuate during perimenopause and menopause, understanding and nurturing a healthy estrobolome can be your secret weapon against wrinkles, dryness, and thinning skin. Ever wondered how your diet can influence your skin health during menopause? Tune in as I reveal why nourishing your body with healthy fats, whole foods, antioxidants, and prebiotic-rich foods like garlic, onions, and sweet potatoes can make a world of difference. I also delve into the importance of hydration and creating a tailored skincare routine that adapts to different environmental conditions. Plus, learn why low-tox skincare products with hyaluronic acid and vitamin A are beneficial, and why it’s better to consume probiotic-rich foods moderately instead of high-potency probiotics. Get ready to embrace vibrant, healthy skin during this transformative phase of life with practical insights and tips you won’t want to miss! 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. Jul 6

    Finding Yourself Again In Perimenopause

    Feeling like you don’t recognise yourself anymore can be the most confronting part of perimenopause and it often sits beneath the better-known symptoms like weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, poor sleep, and mood swings. I’m Susie Garden, a perimenopause naturopath and clinical nutritionist, and I’m talking about the “unlisted symptom” I hear in clinic all the time: that deep sense of becoming a stranger to yourself, sometimes with tears and a lot of self-doubt. We explore how everyday changes can start rewriting your self-image. Forgetting words can feel like losing your mind, stubborn weight can feel like losing control, and irritability can feel like you’ve become someone you don’t like. I explain why this makes so much sense when hormones influence almost every system in the body including mood, memory, appetite, energy, confidence, and resilience. For many women, there’s also real grief: for the version of you who felt effortless, or for reproductive years ending earlier than expected. Naming that grief and the isolation is not “being negative” it’s being honest, and it can be the first step towards feeling steady again. Most importantly, I want you to hear this: you haven’t gone anywhere. The symptoms are real, but they’re not your identity. We talk about the mindset shift that helps most, moving from fighting your body to getting curious about what it’s asking for, whether that’s more sleep, better nutrition, strength training, less alcohol, stress support, or a proper medical review. If you’re ready to understand what’s driving your symptoms and find your way back to feeling like you, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find this support. 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. Jun 29

    Why Hormones Can Trigger Anxiety In Perimenopause

    Anxiety that starts in your 40s can make you question everything, especially when you have handled stressful jobs, family pressure, and life curveballs for decades. If you are waking at 2am or 3am with a racing heart, feeling on edge for “no reason”, or getting overwhelmed by everyday tasks, I want you to hear this clearly. You are not going crazy, and you are not weak. For many women, perimenopause anxiety is a hormone driven nervous system shift, not a personality change. We unpack what is happening in the brain when oestrogen and progesterone fluctuate. I explain how oestrogen supports serotonin signalling and why mood can feel less steady when those levels swing, plus why progesterone is often the first to decline and how that affects GABA, your built in calming pathway. We also talk about the “overwhelm bucket”, cortisol dysregulation, and why a body that feels constantly “on” is often responding to a different hormonal environment rather than a suddenly harder life. Then we get practical. You will hear simple strategies to stabilise blood sugar (including why protein at every meal matters), create moments of safety in your day, choose movement that regulates rather than punishes, and protect your sleep with small changes that add up. We also cover when it is time to talk to a menopause qualified GP or a clinician who truly understands perimenopause, including whether MHT could be appropriate, because there is no prize for struggling alone. If this resonates, share it with a woman who needs reassurance, then subscribe or follow so you do not miss what is coming next. If you feel like leaving a five star review, you would absolutely make my day, and if you want personalised help you can book a free peri weight loss assessment via the link in the show notes. 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. Jun 22

    I'm Not Stupid… So Why Can't I Think Straight?

    You know that moment when you walk into a room and completely forget why you’re there, or you lose a word mid-sentence and suddenly feel embarrassed and frustrated? Menopause brain fog can be one of the most confronting symptoms because it doesn’t just feel annoying, it can make you question your competence and your sense of self. I’m Susie Garden, Perimenopause Naturopath and Weight Loss Nutritionist, and I’m unpacking what’s really going on when your memory feels unreliable during perimenopause and menopause. We talk about why this symptom is so common yet so rarely discussed, and why it doesn’t mean you’re “losing your intelligence” or heading towards dementia. You’ll hear the science in plain language, including the oestrogen brain connection and why fluctuating hormones can affect attention, verbal recall, processing speed and that classic “disappearing word”. We also explore two massive amplifiers: blood sugar instability and sleep disruption. If you’re skipping breakfast, running on coffee, or crashing in the afternoon, your brain may be asking for steadier fuel. And if you’re waking at 2 or 3 am, fragmented sleep can reduce deep sleep, when memory is consolidated and the brain clears waste through the glymphatic system. I finish with five practical ways to clear the fog: stabilise blood sugar, prioritise sleep, move your body, reduce inflammation, and stop feeding the stress loop that makes symptoms worse. If you want clearer thinking and more confidence through the perimenopause transition, hit follow or subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find the support. 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. Jun 15

    Why Perimenopause Makes Starting Anything Feel Impossible

    Motivation can disappear so quietly in perimenopause that you start telling yourself a brutal story - 'I’m lazy', 'I’ve lost my discipline', 'I don’t recognise myself'. We’re putting that story under the microscope and replacing it with something far more accurate and far more useful: your body is moving through a major hormonal transition that changes brain chemistry, sleep, stress response, and the way effort feels. We unpack the oestrogen dopamine connection and why dopamine, the neurotransmitter tied to drive, focus, and reward, can become less reliable when oestrogen starts fluctuating. That shift can make everyday tasks feel weirdly heavy, increase procrastination, and even push you towards quick reward habits like constant scrolling because they are an easier “dopamine hit” than real life responsibilities. If you have ever thought, “I know what to do, I just can’t start”, this will land. Then we layer in two big amplifiers: sleep and cortisol. Broken sleep in midlife directly reduces dopamine sensitivity, so even small decisions can feel exhausting and overwhelm can spike fast. Add chronic stress and elevated cortisol, and the nervous system can slip into survival mode where conserving energy outranks chasing goals, which can sound like “what’s the point?” even when you are not depressed. From there, we walk through practical steps that support motivation at the source: prioritising protein for neurotransmitter building blocks, getting morning sunlight to steady circadian rhythms, building muscle with strength training, improving sleep in small achievable ways, and reducing the self criticism that drives stress higher. If you want support with low motivation, weight changes, sleep issues, and other perimenopause symptoms, book a free period loss assessment via the link in the show notes. Subscribe or follow for weekly episodes, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find the help they deserve. 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. Jun 8

    What Weight Loss After 40 Really Looks Like For Women

    Weight loss after 40 can feel like your body suddenly stopped playing fair. If you’ve tried the old tricks, watched the scales stall, and started wondering whether your metabolism is “broken”, I want you to hear this clearly: you’re not too old and you’re not failing. The rules change in perimenopause and menopause, so the strategy has to change too. I talk through why midlife fat loss can be slower and less predictable, starting with the physiology: oestrogen shifts that affect insulin sensitivity, appetite and fat distribution; rising stress and cortisol that drive cravings and belly fat; and the quiet but powerful impact of losing muscle mass from our 30s onwards. I also unpack why fast approaches like extreme calorie cutting, over-exercising or cutting whole food groups can create rebound weight gain, mess with energy and gut health, and leave you feeling like nothing works. If you’re using (or considering) GLP-1 weight loss injections, we cover why nutrition and muscle preservation matter so much. Then we get practical and realistic about what sustainable progress looks like: better energy, steadier blood sugar, fewer cravings, less bloating, and a pace that often lands around 0.5 to 1 kilogram per week. We zoom out from the scale and focus on body recomposition, strength, waist measurement, and the mindset shift that actually keeps results long term: becoming the woman who stops quitting. If you’re ready for a hormone-aware, personalised approach to perimenopause weight loss and menopause health, hit play, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. If you found it helpful, I’d love a review. 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
    339
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
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