MenoPositive
A refreshingly positive and proactive approach to managing hormone shifts. It offers practical tips, expert advice and honest conversations about optimising your body during menopause. The show's premise is that while menopause cannot be prevented, it can be redefined, and that journey starts now. Aimed at empowering listeners with a positive mindset and actionable strategies.
Episodes
The Edit: How TCM supports menopause | The Five Elements
What if menopause wasn't something to fight—but an opportunity to rebalance your body?In this episode of Menopause: The Edit, Lisa sitsdown with wellness expert Antonia David to explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine views menopause not as decline, but as a natural transition and a second spring.Rather than viewing menopause as a collection of isolated symptoms, TCM sees the body as an inter
Could Your Environment Be Affecting Your Menopause? | Blue Zones, Longevity & Hormones with Dr Ash Kapoor
Could modern life be making your menopause symptoms worse?In this episode, longevity and human optimisation physician Dr Ash Kapoor explores what we can learn from the world's Blue Zones and traditional communities, and why chronic stress, lack of community, time spent indoors and our fast-paced lifestyles may be influencing how we experience menopause. Together we discuss:Why women in Blue Zo
The Missing Piece of the Menopause Puzzle: Why Cellular Health Matters | Jess Kane
What if supporting your hormones starts long before hormones themselves?If you've ever thought, "I'm eating well, exercising, taking mysupplements... so why don't I feel like myself?" this episode is for you.This week, Lisa is joined by Jess Kane from BodyBio to explore afascinating piece of the menopause puzzle that most of us never hear about: cellular health.Because hormon
Why your 40s matter more than you think - Brain Health, Heart Health & Hormones | Dr Ginni Mansberg
What if your 40s were the most important decade for protecting your brain and heart?Most menopause conversations focus on managing symptoms. But what if this transition was also your greatest opportunity to invest in the decades ahead?In this episode Lisa sits down with women's health expert, GP and bestselling author Dr Ginni Mansberg to explore why midlife is a critical window for protecting
Treatments wellness insiders swear by: For Sleep, Stress, Skin & Hormonal Wellbeing
As hormones shift, which wellness treatments genuinely work?Lisa speaks with Antonia David, a leading spa and wellness educator and Head of Education at Elemental Herbology, about the treatments, ingredients and ancient practices women are increasingly turning to for support during perimenopause andmenopause.Together they explore why menopause is a whole-body experience, how declining estrogen imp
How to Build a Body That Can Handle Menopause | Dr. Ash Kapoor
How do you want to show up to one of the most important transitions of your life?Too many conversations around menopause have been reduced to hormones and symptoms. Instead, I want you to ask yourself a more important question: How are you going to show up to one of the most important transitions of your life? What kind of body are you bringing into it? Your energy, your resilience, your ability
The Edit: The stress hack hidden in your ears
In this episode of MenoPositive:: The Edit, Lisa speaks with the lovely Sarah Bradden to unpack the growing wellness trend of ear seeds — an acupressure-based practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that’s gaining attention for its potential to support the nervous system, hormonal balance and emotional wellbeing.Together, they explore how the ear is believed to contain more than 200 acupre
Hairloss, Hormones & What actually works
Is your hair changing in midlife — more shedding, less volume, thinning at the part, or a texture that suddenly feels dry and fragile? Let’s talk what actually works.In this episode Lisa speaks with Lisa Bird, consultanttrichologist at Philip Kingsley, about female hair loss, menopause hair thinning, what’s hype and what’s helpful.Together, they explore why hair changes in midlife, the role hormo
The 3 Stages of Menopause | Dr. Jessica Shepherd
What if menopause wasn’t something to sit back and suffer through — but a transition you could prepare for, navigate well and even thrive in?In this energizing episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd — OBGYN, menopause expert, media physician and author of Generation M — for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about the three stages of menopause: Perimenopause, Menopause
Menopause and Mental Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Want to understand how menopause and perimenopause affect your mental health, mood and brain — and what you can do to stay clear, resilient and emotionally steady through it?With growing global attention on the impact of hormonal shifts on women’s mental health, this episode of MenoPositive breaks down what’s really happening — and how to navigate it with confidence.Lisa sits down with Dr. Judith
Dating After 40: Desire, Boundaries & Intimacy in Midlife
What does dating, desire and intimacy look like in midlife and menopause— and how do you navigate it from a place of confidence, clarity and self-worth?In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore the new dating paradigm for women in perimenopause and menopause— whether you’re single, re-entering the dating world, or redefining intimacy within a long-term relationship.This conversation is about com
Low Libido in Menopause? Why your sex drive changes (And What Actually Works)
Why does libido change in perimenopause and menopause — and what actually helps? If you’re experiencing low libido, changes in sex drive, painful sex or loss of desire, this episode teaches us how to reconnect with our body. **If you enjoy this episode, Muriel shares a SPECIAL OFFER for listeners.**Lisa Jedan speaks with somatic therapist and sex coach Muriel Haas about how female desire shifts in
The Menopause Care Gap & Workplace Change | Laura Biggs, Menopause Mandate
Did you know only 14% of women learn about menopause from their doctor?In this powerful episode Lisa speaks with Laura Biggs,CEO of Menopause Mandate, about the systemic gaps in menopause care— and the growing movement to change them.Through the Mega Menopause Survey, which gathered insights from more than 40,000 women across the UK and US, Laura and her team, which includes US Chair Naomi Watts a
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 perimeno
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 m
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
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
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 d
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
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 Marti
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
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
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 vag
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 His
A Hormone-Gut Masterclass
Did you know changing how you eat in midlife can reduce perimenopause and menopause symptoms by up to 60%?
In this Hormone–Gut Masterclass, I’m joined by Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, metabolic health expert and author of the upcoming book The Menopause Gut (Pre-Order Now). She explains how shifting hormones reshape our gut — and how simple, sustainable nutrition changes can dramatically ch
RE-RELEASE: And Breathe (Holiday Edition)
As we move into the holiday period—a time that can feel equal parts joyful and overwhelming—I thought we could all take a moment to pause… and breathe. Literally.
This week, I’m re-sharing one of the most grounding conversations I’ve had on MenoPositive: my conversation with human potential coach and breathwork practitioner Rob Rea.
We often forget that one of the most powerful tools for balancin
How to Outsmart Menopause and Stay Younger Longer
Did you know women biologically age faster during menopause?
We outlive men by more than five years — yet we also spend 25% more of our lives in poor health. The longevity gap isn’t because women are weaker. It’s because our biology has been misunderstood, understudied, and dismissed for decades. But that’s changing. Fast.
Science now recognises the powerful role hormones play— not just for repro
5 Ways To Deepen Your Pleasure During Perimenopause
In this powerful excerpt, we revisit one of our most downloaded episodes — a conversation with Chloé Macintosh, founder of Kama.lab, the intimacy and pleasure education app. We explore conscious pleasure, intimacy and reconnecting with your body during hormone shifts from perimenopause and beyond.
Chloé reframes pleasure as something we generate, not something we wait for or depend on from someone
Natural Ways to Manage Menopause
What if your next biohack was 100% natural?
In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore how the wisdom of herbs and plant medicine — used for centuries by civilisations from Ancient Egypt and Greece to the Vikings, and central to Chinese and Ayurvedic approaches to women’s health — can support you from perimenopause and beyond. I found this a fascinating discussion and reminder of how nature has
2 Therapies That Recharge You From The Inside Out
What if you could see your body recharging — cell by cell?
It’s called “wind in trees” therapy so ICYMI, I spoke to Andy Smith from Cellar8 to explore how PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) and Red Light therapy can support women through perimenopause and menopause. This is bigger than beauty, it’s biology!
Seven out of 10 use cases for PEMF therapy are osteoperosis. From energy and sleep to b
INTRODUCING: Say it Sister with Lucy Barkas and Karen Heras Kelly
I have always been a champion of women supporting women and that's why I'd love to introduce you to my friends Karen and Lucy and their podcast Say It Sister.
In this episode, they unpack the idea of “good girl conditioning” — those quiet, deep-rooted messages that have shaped how so many of us show up, please, and perform. We explore how these patterns influence our behaviour and even how we see
Be the CEO of your Menopause
What if you approached menopause the way you approach leadership?
Whether you’re the CEO of a Fortune 500 or the CEO of your household, managing perimenopause and menopause should be part of your life’s success strategy.
In this empowering episode, Lisa is joined by leadership experts Lucy Barkas and Karen Heras Kelly to explore what it means to be the CEO of your menopause — leading yourself t
How to Enhance your HRT with Nutrition
HRT can be life-changing — but have you ever wondered why it works better for some women than others?
In this episode of MenoPositive, we dive into how nutrition and hormone metabolism can impact the effectiveness of your HRT.
Clinical Nutritionist and Health Coach Flora Budenberg joins Lisa to explain how your body processes estrogen — and how food, fibre, and specific nutrients can help ensure y
1 Thing You Should Do Today
Did you know menopause could be the beginning of your boldest chapter?
🎧 If you do just one thing today, take 10 minutes and gift yourself this conversation.
📌 - Save this episode for when you need a reminder
📤 – Share it with someone who’s on their own midlife journey.
ICYMI, spiritual mentor Estelle Bingham reminds us to trust that you are in a transition that is gifting you something.
The menop
5 Must-Do's for a Smoother Menopause Journey
You wouldn’t run a marathon without training… so why face menopause without a plan?
How you live today directly impacts how you feel through perimenopause and beyond. Small, intentional lifestyle adjustments — from sleep and strength to stress management — can be your best friend in creating a smoother, more positive transition.
ICYMI, Dr. Jessica Shepherd shares her Top 5 MUST-DO’s to help you “p
Menopause: Men Ask, We Answer
What happens when men sit down to talk honestly about menopause?
In this episode of MenoPositive, we hand the mic to three men—William, Tom, and Matt—for a candid conversation about menopause. From partners in perimenopause denial to post menopause shifts, their reflections reveal how little men understand about this life stage—and how powerful it is when they start asking questions.
Guided by Lis
2 Essential Moves to Boost Energy and Balance Hormones Naturally
Did you know your gut is ground zero for your health?
In this episode of MenoPositive, Lisa sits down with Dr. Taz—double board certified integrative medicine doctor and founder of Hol+ – to learn why a healthy gut is critical for hormone balance.
From the microbiome’s role in estrogen metabolism to how fibre and a clean diet support hormone messaging and transport, this episode is packed with sci
10 Next-Gen Menopause Solutions
Curious about next-gen solutions in menopause care?
In this cutting-edge episode of MenoPositive, Lisa sits down with Dr. Tamsin Lewis—medical doctor, athlete, longevity expert and founder of wellness clinic Wellgevity—to explore 10 emerging practices that could transform your menopause journey.
From personalised HRT and ovarian preservation to peptide therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, saunas - even psy
Menopause on the Mind: How hormone shifts impact your mental health
Want to learn how to strengthen your mental health and happiness in the thick of hormonal shifts?
In this episode we explore how hormone shifts affect our cognitive abilities, mental health and emotional resilience, along with tools to help you feel like you again.
Lisa sits down with Dr. Judith Joseph, globally-recognised psychiatrist, researcher, mental health advocate and social media phenomeno
6 Skin Concerns and Some Smart Solutions
Curious why your skin suddenly feels different—and what you can do about it?
In this short but skin-savvy episode, the brilliant Dr. Alexis Granite, one of the world’s leading medical and aesthetic dermatologists, joins Lisa to break down the top 6 skincare concerns women face during perimenopause and menopause—and what you can do about them.
From managing hormonal acne to reviving radiance, tackl
And Breathe...
Did you know one of the most powerful tools for balancing your hormones was right under your nose - literally?
In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore how just 30 minutes of daily breathwork can reduce menopause symptoms by up to 52%. And it’s not just about easing hot flashes—breathwork supports mood, sleep, PMS symptoms, headaches, anxiety, and even sexual wellbeing.
But here’s the real magi
3 Reasons Strength Training Can Transform Your Menopause
Looking for a powerful way to take control of your body during perimenopause and menopause?
In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore 3 science-backed reasons strength training is a game-changer for women in midlife: physiological, psychological, and metabolic.
Discover how lifting weights can protect against bone loss, boost your mood, reduce anxiety, and fire up your metabolism to support heal
Sex, Intimacy & Menopause
Have you heard of the gender pleasure gap?
Why do we celebrate men having active sex lives into their 60s, 70s, and beyond—while women's pleasure is overlooked or treated like it has an expiry date?
But here’s the truth: pleasure doesn’t have an expiry date. It evolves. And just like our careers, our relationships, and our identities—our sexual selves can deepen, expand, and transform during t
3 Top Menopause Symptoms and What You Can Do About Them
Struggling with weight gain, low mood or poor sleep during perimenopause or menopause?
Lisa speaks with Clinical Nutritionist and Health Coach Flora Budenberg, founder of Peach Health, about the 3 top symptoms that send women looking for answers.
Tune in as Lisa tackles weight gain, mood and sleep head on. Learn about the “Protein Leverage Effect” and why you need to understand it, why prioritiz
The Power of PEMF and Red Light Therapy
What if menopause wasn’t a crisis to manage but an invitation to regenerate?
Have you heard of regenerative health? It’s the art and science of creating the right conditions for your body to heal itself, cell by cell, breath by breath. That’s the power of PEMF – pulsed electromagnetic field therapy - and Red Light therapy. Far from “woo-woo”, these science-backed tools have been used by professi
5 Secrets To A Happy, Healthy Vagina
Did you know only 10-20% of women experiencing vaginal dryness seek medical support?
Many think it’s just part of perimenopause and menopause, but vaginal health can continue to decline if left untreated. The good news is all these concerns are very normal and very treatable!
In this episode, Lisa speaks with leading consultant gynaecologist, Dr. Tania Adib. She shares five non-hormonal and hormo
The Journey Back to Joy
Does perimenopause or menopause sometimes leave you feeling like you’ve lost your joy? Not just tired or overwhelmed—but like you’ve misplaced a part of yourself?
So many women share this feeling. Not sadness, exactly. But a disconnection from vitality, aliveness… from you.
The menopause transition can be confusing, even overwhelming – but it can also be a profound awakening. Things may be chan
5 Surprising Facts You Should Know About Menopause
Did you know 99% of women in perimenopause and menopause experience at least one symptom—and 66% face twelve or more?
That is just 1 of 5 big findings from ZOE's breakthrough menopause research study.
In this episode, Lisa asks Professor Sarah Berry, Chief Scientist at ZOE to share some of the key findings.
Tune in to learn how body weight can significantly impact symptom severity and why menop
Generation M: The Remix
Did you know ONE BILLION women will experience perimenopause by the end of 2025 and most will be in their 40’s?
You wouldn’t run a marathon without training. So why would you step into perimenopause without a warm-up?”
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, rockstar OB/GYN, menopause expert and author of “Generation M”, flips the script on how we approach this hormonal remix—and how to do it with style, smarts, an
East Meets West: A Menopause Mash Up
Ever wondered how other culture’s view ageing and menopause? Are you curious about natural, alternative therapies?
In this episode, Lisa explores the ancient wisdom of Eastern healing modalities such as Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine alongside Western modalities to managing hormone shifts with holistic health pioneer Dr. Taz.
Whether you're seeking natural alternatives or want to combine Eastern
Trailer: Introducing MenoPositive
Designed for women aged 35+, MenoPositive takes a refreshingly proactive and empowering approach to hormone shifts, challenging outdated narratives and replacing them with science-backed support, practical wisdom and a big dose of optimism and self-respect.
Each week, MenoPositive features leading voices from the worlds of hormone health, integrative medicine, nutrition and wellness to expand ever
Bioharmony: The New Power Move in Menopause with Dr. Tamsin Lewis
What if the real secret to thriving through menopause isn’t pushing harder… but syncing with your body more deeply?
In this episode of MenoPositive, we step into the future of menopause—one that replaces the language of “loss” with one of harmony, vitality and wellgevity. From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge science, together we unpack some of the most exciting practices on the leading edge of meno
Future Proof Your Health with Dr. Fiona McCarthy
Can we reduce our risk of cancer? Let’s talk about it.
As we approach #WorldHealthDay, we ask the million-dollar question: Can we minimise our risk of cancer?
We also discuss medical menopause and how to support your body through cancer and menopause.
In this empowering episode of MenoPositive the podcast, we tackle the crucial conversations women in midlife need to have about cancer and menopaus
Skin Deep: Optimising your skin through hormone shifts with Dr. Alexis Granite
Looking for a menopause masterclass on skincare?
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause don’t just affect how we feel—they transform our skin too. They can bring dryness, wrinkles, pigmentation, rosacea, adult acne - even hair loss.
In this episode of MenoPositive the podcast, we bring in the brilliant @dralexisgranite—one of the world’s leading medical and aesthetic dermatologists w
The 101 on Perimenopause with Dr. Shahzadi Harper
Did you know perimenopause can start 7–10 years before you’re officially in menopause?
If you’re in your 30’s or 40’s and noticing changes like forgetfulness, migraines, irregular periods, or heightened anxiety, you could be experiencing perimenopause without even realising it.
The good news? There are plenty of solutions—from simple lifestyle tweaks to hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—that can
Muscle Equals Life
Did you know strength training is a physical, mental and metabolic goldmine for women during perimenopause and post menopause?
We often hear about declining oestrogen levels and the heightened risk of bone loss or osteoporosis as we age. But here’s what I want more women to know: There are proactive ways to supplement what our hormones do—or once did. And strength training is one of those things.
Eat, Sleep, Thrive, Repeat
Ever wondered how your diet impacts menopause symptoms? Discover how simple changes to what you eat can reduce symptoms and support hormonal balance.
Clinical Nutritionist and Health Coach Flora Budenberg explains the physiological effects behind common menopause challenges like mood swings, sleep disturbances, and weight gain and how to nourish your way to a better menopause.
You’ll learn:
How f
The V-Factor
Ever wondered why words like “atrophy” are used to describe female sexual health. but men only have a little “dysfunction”? In this episode, we're diving into the world of vaginal health. Oh yes, we’re going there and it may tickle a little!
Join Lisa and special guest Dr. Tania Adib for a candid and empowering conversation on maintaining a healthy and beautiful vagina.
You’ll learn:
How vagin
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 share groundbreaking 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—a
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