Dear Menopause
by Sonya Lovell
Latest episode
127: Hysterectomy | 4 Weeks Post Op Update
127: Hysterectomy | 4 Weeks Post Op Update
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 127 episodes
- 127: Hysterectomy | 4 Weeks Post Op Update · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 127Reaching the four-week milestone in my hysterectomy recovery journey feels like crossing an important threshold. In this episode, I discuss the remarkable physical transformation…
- 126: Hysterectomy | 2 Weeks Post Op Update · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 126The 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…
- 125: CSIRO Menopause Plan: Science-Backed Nutrition for Midlife · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 125As the head of health programs at CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, Nicole Pritchard shares how their new Menopause Plan leverages a decade of research to address the unique…
- 124: Critical gaps in Indigenous menopause care with Prof Odette Best · 29 min · Season 3 Episode 124When Professor Odette Best, Pro Vice-Chancellor (First Nations Strategy) at UniSQ discovered she was experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, she turned to her healthcare provider…
- 123: The Beauty of Aging: A Conversation with Elizabeth Barbalich from Antipodes Skincare · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 123What if your menopause journey could be a celebration of your skin's resilience rather than a battle against it? Elizabeth Barbalich, founder and CEO of Antipodes Skincare…
- 122: Hot Take with Sonya and Johanna · 33 minA captivating conversation between Sonya and Jo explores the rapidly evolving landscape of menopause healthcare, research, and politics in Australia. In this episode we begin by…
- 121: Breakups in Midlife: When Menopause Reshapes Your Relationship · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 121What happens to marriages and long-term relationships during menopause? Clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse returns to the podcast to tackle this powerful question, revealing why…
- 120: Your Brain During Menopause with Dr Jen Hacker Pearson · 37 min · Season 3 Episode 120Your brain is undergoing a massive renovation during menopause, and Neuroscientist Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson is here to help you understand the how and why. With nearly three…
- 119: The Testosterone Access Gap No One's Talking About · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 119We need to talk about the glaring inequity in Australian healthcare that's affecting millions of women. After 18 months on menopause hormone therapy, testosterone has transformed…
- 118: Postmenopausal Bleeding: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 117Postmenopausal bleeding can be an alarming experience, especially when you've gone years without a period. What causes this unexpected bleeding? When should you be concerned? Dr…
- 117: Weight Loss, Hormones and Metabolic Health with Dr Lucy Burns · 52 min · Season 3 Episode 117Have you ever wondered why weight creeps on during menopause, despite your best efforts? Dr Lucy Burns pulls back the curtain on what she calls the "metabolic triad of menopause"…
- 116: ENCORE: ADHD, Autism and the Menopausal Brain · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 116The relationship between menopause and neurodivergence remains largely unexplored territory in women's health—until now. In this groundbreaking conversation, neuropsychologist…
- 115: Creatine, Blood Tests & Supplement Hype with Sarah Gray · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 115Supplement confusion is at an all-time high, with social media feeds flooded with miracle promises targeting menopausal women. But how do you know what you actually need, what…
- 114: ENCORE | Heavy Periods: The Silent Epidemic with Dr Talat Uppal · 29 min · Season 3 Episode 114In this popular episode, Dr. Talat Uppal, an obstetrician-gynecologist specialising in heavy menstrual bleeding, shares her expertise on a condition affecting one in four women…
- 113: Hot Take with Sonya and Johanna · 42 min · Season 3 Episode 113Updates on the rapidly changing landscape of menopause care in Australia and globally, focusing on revolutionary PBS changes making hormone therapy more affordable and the…
- 112: Sex Doesn't End at Menopause with Laura Lee · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 112What happens to our sexuality during menopause? Far from signalling an end to pleasure and intimacy, this transition offers an unexpected opportunity for sexual rediscovery and…
- 111: Cancer Recovery Isn’t a Straight Line: A Conversation on Expectations with Shari Todd · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 111How do you navigate life after cancer when everything feels different? Join me for a raw discussion that dives deep into the emotional and physical realities of cancer recovery…
- 110: Ged Kearney on Investing in Women's Health · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 110Delve into an exciting new era for women's health in Australia, highlighted by a $573.3 million investment. Join my conversation with Ged Kearney, the Assistant Minister for…
- 109: Dr Louise Newson on Menopause Advocacy and Education · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 109Enjoy this captivating conversation with Dr. Louise Newson, a renowned Uk based expert in the field of menopause. With her extensive background in evidence-based medicine and a…
- 108: Dr. Kelly Casperson on Female Sexual Health · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 108Join me today to dive into the intricacies of vaginal and sexual health with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a leading figure in female sexual health and hormones. We unpack everything you…
