South Africa's perimenopause and menopause podcast for women in their 40s.
Tired, anxious, or just not feeling like yourself lately? It may be your hormones, and you don't have to push through alone. I'm Chaneen Dippenaar, a health coach, kinesiologist, and TORI practitioner. Every episode, we have honest conversations and unpack what's really happening in your body and mind, and what you can do about it. It's time to live your best years in great health and balance!
(This podcast is for information only and is not medical advice.)
Breast Health in Your 40s, with Dr. Lucienne van Schalkwyk
Are your breasts feeling more tender, swollen, lumpy or sensitive now that you're in your 40s?
You're not imagining it. Perimenopause can bring changes to your breasts as hormones fluctuate - but how do you know what's a normal part of midlife and what deserves a closer look?
In this episode of BecomingYOU@40, we are joined by breast surgeon Dr. Lucienne van Schalkwyk for an important and empowering conversation about breast health in perimenopause and beyond.
Together, they unpack what women should know about:
✨ Breast changes during perimenopause
✨ Breast self-examinations
✨ When to start getting mammograms
✨ Family history and breast cancer risk
✨ Dense breasts and screening
✨ Lifestyle factors that may influence breast cancer risk
✨ What happens if a mammogram finds something that needs further investigation
✨ The red flags that should never be ignored
Most importantly, this conversation is about replacing fear and uncertainty with knowledge, confidence and self-advocacy.
Not every change means something is wrong - but you also don't have to figure it out alone.
If you've been putting off a screening, noticed a change, or simply want to understand your breast health better, this is a conversation worth having.
🔗 Links
Visit my website:
https://www.dayenucare.co.za/
Sign up for my newsletter and receive the Becoming YOU @ 40 Eating Plan.
Book your complimentary 40-minute "Becoming You" coaching session:
https://meet.brevo.com/chaneen-dippenaar-dayenu-care-and-wellness/intro
Dr L Van Schalkwyk:
https://breast-surgeon.co.za/
https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/doctors/7/dr-lucienne-van-schalkwyk.html
https://www.lifehealthcare.co.za/our-doctors/gauteng/lucienne-van-schalkwyk/
🎙️ Interested in being a guest on the podcast?
If you have valuable insights or a story you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you. Book a pre-interview session to start the conversation:
https://meet.brevo.com/chaneen-dippenaar-dayenu-care-and-wellness
If you enjoyed this episode, follow or subscribe to BecomingYOU@40, leave a review, and share this episode with a woman who needs the reminder that she doesn't have to feel ashamed of the changes happening in her body.
28 Sept 2026
Why Desire Changes at 40, with Dr. Jireh Serfontein
Have you noticed a change in your desire and wondered, "Is this just part of getting older?"
You're not alone - and it doesn't mean there's something wrong with you.
In Episode 33 of BecomingYOU@40, we're talking openly about libido, intimacy and desire in midlife with sexologist Dr. Jireh Serfontein.
Because changes in desire aren't always just about hormones. Your energy, stress levels, mental load, body image, relationships, emotional wellbeing and even certain medications can all play a role.
In this episode, we explore:
What libido actually is and why it naturally changes throughout life
How perimenopause and menopause can influence sexual desire
How exhaustion, stress and the mental load can affect intimacy
The connection between body image, confidence and desire
Why emotional connection can become increasingly important in midlife
Why desire doesn't always have to come before intimacy
Whether it's possible to rebuild or reignite desire
When it may be time to seek professional support
What healthy desire can look like in this season of life
If you've ever wondered, "Why don't I feel like I used to?" - this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now and remember: your libido isn't broken. It may simply be telling you something.
If this episode resonates with you, share it with a woman who needs to know she's not alone.
🔗 Links
Visit my website:
https://www.dayenucare.co.za/
Sign up for my newsletter and receive the Becoming YOU @ 40 Eating Plan.
Book your complimentary 40-minute "Becoming You" coaching session:
https://meet.brevo.com/chaneen-dippenaar-dayenu-care-and-wellness/intro
🎙️ Interested in being a guest on the podcast?
If you have valuable insights or a story you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you. Book a pre-interview session to start the conversation:
https://meet.brevo.com/chaneen-dippenaar-dayenu-care-and-wellness
If you enjoyed this episode, follow or subscribe to BecomingYOU@40, leave a review, and share this episode with a woman who needs the reminder that she doesn't have to feel ashamed of the changes happening in her body.
14 Sept 2026
Perimenopause: Out of Balance? Here's the Fix
Have you ever done everything "right" and still ended the day feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or completely flat?
You may not need a better schedule. You may need better alignment.
In Episode 32 of BecomingYOU@40, we explore what balance really means during midlife and why trying to fit everything into your calendar isn't necessarily the answer.
Because real balance isn't about giving everything equal attention. It's about making sure your time, energy and choices reflect what actually matters to you.
During perimenopause, this becomes even more important. As your body changes, the things you could once push through may suddenly start showing up differently - from disrupted sleep and mood changes to unpredictable energy, digestion and other symptoms.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why a full schedule doesn't necessarily mean a fulfilled life
- The difference between time management and alignment
-Why your body may be giving you signals that something is out of sync
- How to identify what is actually draining you
- Simple ways to bring more alignment into your everyday life
- Why your 40s can be an opportunity to let go of what was never yours to carry
If you've been thinking, "I'm doing everything I'm supposed to be doing… so why don't I feel better?" - this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: Am I living in alignment with what truly matters to me?
If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder too.
🔗 Links
Visit my website:
https://www.dayenucare.co.za/ (https://www.dayenucare.co.za/)
Sign up for my newsletter and receive the Becoming YOU @ 40 Eating Plan.
Book your complimentary 40-minute "Becoming You" coaching session:
https://meet.brevo.com/chaneen-dippenaar-dayenu-care-and-wellness/intro
🎙️ Interested in being a guest on the podcast?
If you have valuable insights or a story you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you. Book a pre-interview session to start the conversation:
https://meet.brevo.com/chaneen-dippenaar-dayenu-care-and-wellness
If you enjoyed this episode, follow or subscribe to BecomingYOU@40, leave a review, and share this episode with a woman who needs to hear that she doesn't have to simply survive midlife.
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