Dear Menopause

About Dear Menopause

Are you experiencing changes to your physical, mental and emotional health you find hard to explain? Have you tried talking to your doctor/partner/employer/best friend and been left feeling unsupported? In this weekly show, host Sonya Lovell interviews a range of experts and shares the stories of everyday people to help you understand what the hell is going on, why and where you can find support, empowerment and most importantly, a like-minded community.

Publisher

Sonya Lovell

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Apr 2022

Latest episode

21 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

127 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Aug 2025

   127: Hysterectomy | 4 Weeks Post Op Update

   Reaching the four-week milestone in my hysterectomy recovery journey feels like crossing an important threshold. In this episode, I discuss the remarkable physical transformation that has occurred – pain has decreased significantly, mobility has improved dramatically, and my energy levels have surged. Simple movements that caused discomfort just two weeks ago, like rolling over in bed or tying shoelaces, now feel natural again. The four-week check-up with my surgeon brought validation and un...

2. 

   7 Aug 2025

   126: Hysterectomy | 2 Weeks Post Op Update

   The unexpected sight of blood when you're eight years post-menopause can trigger immediate alarm bells. That's exactly what happened to me in September 2024, launching me on a journey that ultimately led to having a hysterectomy at age 55. This very personal episode takes you through my complete hysterectomy experience – from the shocking discovery of post-menopausal bleeding to my recovery two weeks after robotic laparoscopic surgery. I share the medical investigations that revealed my sign...

3. 

   12 Jun 2025

   125: CSIRO Menopause Plan: Science-Backed Nutrition for Midlife

   Nicole Pritchard from CSIRO discusses their new Menopause Plan, which uses nutrition to target the physiological changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Dear Menopause

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Nicole Pritchard
• Prof Odette Best
• Elizabeth Barbalich
• A/Prof Caroline Gurvich

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

24 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

91

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

90

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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