Discover the Menopause Conversations Podcast – your go-to resource for natural solutions to thrive during the menopause transition! Hosted by Angela Counsel, a qualified naturopath and menopause coach, this podcast dives into everything you need to know about navigating menopause without relying on HRT. From tackling stubborn weight gain, hot flushes, and brain fog to addressing hair loss, skin changes, and gut health, each episode delivers expert advice and actionable tips to help you feel confident and energised. Whether you’re looking for personalised health strategies, insights into managing hormonal changes, or just want to understand your body better, Menopause Conversations is here to empower you to take charge of your health and live your best life through menopause and beyond. Don’t let menopause hold you back—tune in today and join the conversation!
Menopause Conversations
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Podcast Overview
Discover the Menopause Conversations Podcast – your go-to resource for natural solutions to thrive during the menopause transition! Hosted by Angela Counsel, a qualified naturopath and menopause coach, this podcast dives into everything you need to know about navigating menopause without relying on HRT. From tackling stubborn weight gain, hot flushes, and brain fog to addressing hair loss, skin changes, and gut health, each episode delivers expert advice and actionable tips to help you feel confident and energised. Whether you’re looking for personalised health strategies, insights into managing hormonal changes, or just want to understand your body better, Menopause Conversations is here to empower you to take charge of your health and live your best life through menopause and beyond. Don’t let menopause hold you back—tune in today and join the conversation!
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August 26, 2025
Sleep Like a Queen: The Menopause Edition
<p>💤 <strong>Why Sleep is the Most Important Nutrient After Oxygen</strong></p><p>In this episode of Menopause Conversations, Angela dives deep into why sleep is critical for women’s health—especially during the menopause transition.</p><p>You’ll discover:</p><ul><li>Why poor sleep raises risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even dementia.</li><li>The difference between <strong>deep sleep</strong> (detoxifying the brain and body) and <strong>REM sleep</strong> (memory, learning, and emotional regulation).</li><li>How changing hormones affect sleep cycles and brain “remodeling” during menopause.</li><li>Practical strategies to improve sleep, from morning sunlight and regular routines to winding down with calming rituals.</li><li>Why your sleep tracker isn’t always telling you the full story.</li></ul><br/><p>👉 Angela also shares a free downloadable <strong>Sleep Guide</strong> to help you make sleep a true priority for your health and wellbeing. Download the Sleep Guide <a href="https://https://embracemenopause.com.au/meno-podcast-sleep-download" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>If you’ve ever struggled with restless nights or wondered how to wake up feeling truly refreshed, this episode is for you.</p>
August 22, 2025
More Energy, Less Exhaustion
<p><strong>Energy in Menopause: What’s Draining It — and How to Get It Back</strong></p><p>In this episode, Angela breaks down why energy can decrease during the menopause transition and what you can do about it. </p><p>From hormonal shifts that affect your energy systems to everyday habits and hidden drains most women miss, she shares simple steps to rebuild steady energy without relying on things like caffeine.</p><p>She covers:</p><ul><li><strong>What “energy” really means</strong> (and how your body produces it)</li><li><strong>Why energy drops in menopause:</strong> hormones, stress load, sleep disruption, nutrition gaps, alcohol, iron deficiency, toxin exposure, overcommitting your time</li><li><strong>What to check if you’re always tired:</strong> iron levels, sleep routine, daily stressors, diet quality, hydration, environmental chemicals</li><li><strong>Boundaries = energy:</strong> how saying no protects your reserves</li><li><strong>Move to make energy:</strong> why any movement helps (especially when you don’t feel like it)</li><li><strong>Build more energy (no coffee required):</strong> where you can start</li><li><strong>Eye-opening statistic:</strong> though we may be living long now, 70% of people over 60 are in poor health and will stay in poor health for the rest of their life — be the 30% who buck the trend</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Next week:</strong> a deep dive on <strong>sleep</strong> and how to get it working again.</p><p>If this episode helps, follow/subscribe and share it with a friend who’s feeling flat. </p>
August 5, 2025
Why Am I So Foggy? Your Brain in Menopause
<p>Struggling with <strong>memory lapses</strong>, <strong>brain fog</strong>, or feeling like you’re<strong> losing your edge </strong>during menopause? In this empowering episode of the Menopause Conversations podcast, host Angela Counsel explains why these symptoms are common—and what you can do about them. </p><p>Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience and her own experiences, Angela reveals that your brain isn’t breaking down—it’s upgrading.</p><p>Discover the real reason behind menopausal brain fog as Angela compares the brain’s hormonal rewiring to a chaotic home renovation. She unpacks how the communication between your brain, ovaries, and adrenal glands shifts during this transition, and what that means for your focus, decision-making, and emotional clarity.</p><p>Angela also explores practical, science-based strategies to support your brain:</p><p>🧠 Foods that nourish cognition</p><p>💤 How sleep flushes out toxins</p><p>🚫 Why alcohol disrupts brain repair</p><p>📅 Life-saving tools like sticky notes & calendar reminders</p><p>Plus, she highlights research from leading experts Dr. Lisa Mosconi (The Menopause Brain) and Dr. Louann Brizendine (The Upgrade), showing that women don’t lose intelligence through menopause—in fact, they gain wisdom.</p><p>This episode is a must-listen for women in business or leadership roles who want to thrive through the menopause transition. </p><p><strong>Free Resource:</strong></p><p>🎓<a href="https://embracemenopause.com.au/meno-brain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menopause Brain Masterclass</a> + Smart Woman’s Brain Boost Guide</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Share This Episode:</strong></p><p>If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or colleague navigating this same stage of life. Let’s keep the Menopause Conversation going!</p>
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