A refreshingly positive and proactive approach to managing hormone shifts. If you’re looking for practical tips, expert advice and honest conversations, think of this as your personal pick ‘n’ mix for how to optimise your body. Although we can’t prevent menopause, we can redefine it. And that journey starts now!
Menopause, Energy & the Surprising Power of Your Second Spring | Katie Brindle
Don’t you wish we spent more time talking about whatwe gain during menopause and less time talking about what we lose?
Katie Brindle has spent more than 20 years translating ancient Chinese wisdom for modern life and in Chinese medicine, menopause isn’t simply defined by declining hormones and symptoms; it’s a transition from mother into the powerful matriarch; into what is known as our Second Spring.
But why are so many of us arriving there exhausted, overwhelmed and wide awake in the middle of the night?
Join Lisa for an energetic and enlightening conversation. Leave feeling impassioned and empowered about menopause!
In this episode:
· Is modern life making menopause harder? Katie’s “energy bank” theory and why we may be arriving at thistransition already depleted
· From mother to matriarch: why Chinese medicine calls menopause our Second Spring and what Katie believeswomen gain, rather than lose
· What your middle-of-the-night wake-up could be telling you: a fresh perspective on disrupted sleep you maynot have heard before
· The surprisingly simple - and free - practices Katie swears by: from shaking and tapping, to daytime rest and her evening foot-soak ritual
· But perhaps the biggest idea in this conversation is how we’ve spent so much time talking about what women lose in menopause, that we’ve barely begun talking about what might be waiting on the other side. Chinese Medicine calls it our Second Spring. By the end of this conversation you mayunderstand why.
Resources:
Katie Brindle (https://www.katiebrindle.com/) is a Chinese medicine practitioner, bestselling author and founder of the Hayo’u Method (https://hayoumethod.com/).
MenoPositive (https://www.instagram.com/menopositive.life/) is the fresh new voice of modern menopause. Join a community (https://www.menopositive.life/) of women redefining midlife.
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23 Sept 2026
Why Strength Training Matters in Menopause | Aoife Okonedo Martin
If there’s one form of exercise that becomes increasingly important as we move through perimenopause and menopause, it’s strength training. But why?
In this MenoPositive Essential, Lisa Jedan sits down with women’s health and fitness expert Aoife Okonedo-Martin toexplain why building muscle is a non-negotiable to support your body as you age.
They strip away some of the confusion around strength training: Do you need to lift heavy? Will weights make youbulky? How often should you train?
Lisa also shares her own experience of beginning strength training at age 47 and how it was a secret weapon for how she experienced perimenopause and menopause.
In this Essential:
Why strength training is a non-negotiable during perimenopause and menopause
The role of muscle in supporting a healthy metabolism, strong bones and long term health
How to get the most out of your workout, whether that's pilates, yoga or simply doing lunges at your kitchen sink
Where to start if you've never lifted a weight before
Resources: Join the MenoPositive Community (https://www.instagram.com/menopositive.life/?hl=en)
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16 Sept 2026
Perimenopause or Thyroid? How to Tell the Difference | McCall McPherson
Is it perimenopause - or could your thyroid be part of the picture? Here’s why the two are more connected than many women realise.
Your thyroid helps regulate energy, metabolism, brain function and your sex hormones. And as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone change through perimenopause and menopause,thyroid function can be affected too. That means it can be confusing to determine whether it's perimenopause or thyroid dysfunction that is behind your fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, hair loss or poor sleep. And sometimes it could be both!
In this MenoPositive episode, Lisa Jedan is joined by thyroid expert McCall McPherson, founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, toexplain why thyroid health deserves a place in the menopause conversation and how understanding the connection can help you feel more informed about your changing body.
In this episode:
· How thyroid function and changing hormones influence each other
· Perimenopause symptoms vs thyroid symptoms, including weight gain, fatigue and brain fog
· What to ask when thyroid blood tests are “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself
· Thyroid medication, HRT and practical ways to support thyroid health as you age
McCall also shares why the basics, like nutrition, movement, sleep and strength, can make a meaningful difference, andwhy midlife is a time to stay curious about your body rather than simply accepting that feeling less like yourself is inevitable.
Resources:
Pre-order McCall's Upcoming Book: Take Back Your Thyroid (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/815338/take-back-your-thyroid-by-mccall-mcpherson-pa-c-foreword-by-dr-izabella-wentz/)
Join the MenoPositive Community (https://www.instagram.com/menopositive.life/)
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