MenoPositive

What if menopause wasn’t something to sit back and suffer through — but a transition you could prepare for, navigate well and even thrive in?In this energizing episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd — OBGYN, menopause expert, media physician and author of Generation M — for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about the three stages of menopause: Perimenopause, Menopause & the After Party  - and how women can feel more informed, more prepared and more incontrol.Dr. Shepherd breaks menopause down into three clear phases: the preseason (perimenopause), the main event(menopause), and the after party (post menopause) — helping women understand what’s happening in their bodies, whatsymptoms to look out for, and what support is available.In this episode, you’ll learn:The difference between perimenopause, menopause and post menopauseThe early signs of perimenopause, including irregular periods and anxietyWhy menopause is a whole-body experience - not just a reproductive issueHow to think about HRT - benefits, risks and different delivery options to match your needs and lifestyleTo blood test or not to blood test?How mindset influences menopause symptomsHow to build a long-term, menopause game plan that supports your 50s, 60s and beyond!This conversation is about more than symptom management. It’s about entering midlife with better tools, better information and a stronger sense of agency.Because menopause is not a choice.But how you experience it is.**********************************************************🎧 Follow MenoPositive for expert conversations on perimenopause, menopause, women’s health and healthyageing.Connect with Dr. Shepherd:InstagramWebCheck out her book Generation M!

Want to understand how menopause and perimenopause affect your mental health, mood and brain — and what you can do to stay clear, resilient and emotionally steady through it?With growing global attention on the impact of hormonal shifts on women’s mental health, this episode of MenoPositive breaks down what’s really happening — and how to navigate it with confidence.Lisa sits down with Dr. Judith Joseph, a globally recognised psychiatrist, researcher and mental health expert, to unpack the connection between hormones, brain function, emotional wellbeing and midlife mental health.Together, they explore how menopause is not a decline — but a shift that, when understood properly, can be managed, supported and even optimised.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How perimenopause and menopause impact the brain, mood and cognitive function• How to distinguish between hormonal changes vs depression and anxiety• The difference between mental health and emotional health — and why it matters• How to proactively support your mental health, resilience and happiness in midlifeConnect with Dr. Judith·      Follow Dr. Judith on Instagram – TikTok - YouTube·      Take her T.I.E.S Survey for mental health symptoms related to menopause·      Unlock your mental wealth·      Learn more about her research and book on High Functioning DepressionConnect with Lisa and MenoPositive·      Follow MenoPositive on Instagram·      Sign up for news and updates

What does dating, desire and intimacy look like in midlife and menopause— and how do you navigate it from a place of confidence, clarity and self-worth?In this episode of MenoPositive, we explore the new dating paradigm for women in perimenopause and menopause— whether you’re single, re-entering the dating world, or redefining intimacy within a long-term relationship.This conversation is about coming home to your body, your desire and your standards — so that you no longer seekvalidation, but show up from a place of self-connection, power and choice.We explore:Why self-connection and self-pleasure are foundational to better relationshipsWhy boundaries, communication and nervous system awareness transform intimacyThe RBDSM Framework - a powerful tool for navigating sexual communication with clarity and confidenceHow to have honest, adult conversations about relationship status, boundaries, desires and sexual healthHow intimacy after 40 can become more connected, playful and fulfilling than ever beforeWhether you’re dating, with a partner, or exploring a new relationship with yourself, this episode reframes intimacy as something you create consciously — not something you leave to chance.Enjoyed this taster? You'll love the full episode ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠. SPECIAL OFFER:  Enjoy a special gift from Muriel. Learn more ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.

Why does libido change in perimenopause and menopause — and what actually helps? If you’re experiencing low libido, changes in sex drive, painful sex or loss of desire, this episode teaches us how to reconnect with our body. **If you enjoy this episode, Muriel shares a SPECIAL OFFER for listeners.**Lisa Jedan speaks with somatic therapist and sex coach Muriel Haas about how female desire shifts in midlife — fromspontaneous to responsive desire — and why nervous system safety, emotional connection and embodiment becomeessential for intimacy.Muriel reframes menopause as an invitation into a newerotic awakening, moving away from goal and performance-driven sex, toward deeper pleasure and connection. You’ll learn:The two types of desire and the shift from spontaneousto responsive desireHow to move from goal-oriented sex to an exchange of sexual energyThe difference between masturbation and self-pleasureHow to reconnect with your body and rebuild desireCommunication tools to help couples navigate pain, dryness and changing libido during menopauseThe five pillars of orgasmic livingTogether they explore how menopause can be a powerful rite of passage into a new relationship with your body, your pleasure and your partner.**********************************************************FOLLOW LISA AND MENOPOSITIVE: InstagramSign up for news and updatesFOLLOW MURIEL:InstagramLearn more about Muriel and her workshopsSPECIAL OFFER for MenoPositive listeners

Did you know only 14% of women learn about menopause from their doctor?In this powerful episode Lisa speaks with Laura Biggs,CEO of Menopause Mandate, about the systemic gaps in menopause care— and the growing movement to change them.Through the Mega Menopause Survey, which gathered insights from more than 40,000 women across the UK and US, Laura and her team, which includes US Chair Naomi Watts and UK Chair Mariella Frostrup,  uncovered alarming truths about menopauseeducation, healthcare access and workplace support.But this conversation isn’t just about the problem — it’s about progress.Laura shares how campaigners, policymakers, clinicians and public figures are coming together to transformhow menopause is understood, treated and supported in healthcare systems and workplaces across the US and UK. In this episode, we explore:• Why menopause is one of the most overlooked public health issues of our time• The most surprising findings from the Mega Menopause Survey• Why many women are still misdiagnosed or prescribed antidepressants for menopause symptoms• What the new NHS Over-40 Health Check menopause screening means for women in the UK• How the HRT pre-payment certificate is improving access tohormone therapy in the UK• Why menopause is pushing some women out of the workforce — and how employers can change thatConnect with Lisa and Laura: ·       Follow Menopause Mandate on Instagram ·       Learn more and join the movement ·       Follow MenoPositive for modern menopause education·       Sign up for news and updates at MenoPositive.life·       Forward this episode to a friend who needs to hear it!*******************************************************🎧 Follow MenoPositive for expert conversations on menopause, perimenopause, hormone health, and ageing well.