Thriving In Menopause

S15E4: S15 E4 Preparing your body for perimenopause

What if preparing for menopause actually started decades earlier? In this episode, Prevention Editor Zoe sits down with triple Olympian Lisa Curry, co-founder of Happy Healthy You, one of Australia’s leading programs supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Together, they share how younger women can lay the groundwork now for a smoother transition later, from building metabolic and hormonal resilience to understanding the early signals your body may already be sending. Founded in 2015, Happy Healthy You has supported more than 1.5 million women and was one of the first programs in Australia designed to work alongside hormone replacement therapy (HRT), combining evidence-informed complementary approaches with conventional care. Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s or already navigating change, this conversation is packed with practical, empowering insights to help you feel more in control of what’s ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S15E3: S15 E3 Supporting joint pain in peri and menopause

If your knees, hips, shoulders or fingers have started feeling stiff, achy or inflamed during perimenopause, you’re not imagining it — and you’re certainly not alone. In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, Prevention editor Zoe Meunier speaks with exercise scientist and nutritionist Amelia Phillips about why joint pain often appears during the menopausal transition — and what women can do to support their bodies through it, with loads of practical, evidence-based advice to help you move with more confidence and comfort during this stage of life. Amelia Phillips is an accredited exercise scientist, nutritionist, and one of Australia’s leading health and fitness experts. With more than 25 years of experience in the health industry and a familiar face in Australian media, she specialises in helping people improve their physical and mental wellbeing through sustainable movement, nutrition and lifestyle strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S15E2: S15 E2 Understanding sexual health in menopause

Sex, desire and intimacy can change during perimenopause and menopause – but too often, women are left navigating those changes with little information and even less support. In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, Prevention Australia editor Zoe Meunier speaks with Dr Kelly Casperson, a renowned US urologist, international speaker and leading advocate for women’s sexual health. Dr Casperson is the author of the bestselling book You Are Not Broken and host of the globally popular podcast of the same name, where she challenges outdated narratives about female desire, pleasure and midlife sexuality. Drawing on her clinical experience and deep understanding of the science behind hormones, relationships and sexual wellbeing, Dr Casperson explains why so many women feel confused or dismissed when their bodies change – and what they can do to reclaim confidence, comfort and connection. From the role of hormones and vaginal health to the psychology of desire, this empowering conversation explores how women can move from frustration and uncertainty to knowledge, agency and thriving in midlife. With her signature mix of science, honesty and compassion, Dr Casperson offers a refreshing reminder that midlife sexuality is not something women should quietly give up on – it’s something they deserve to understand, support and enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S15E1: S15 E1 Prioritising protein in menopause

During perimenopause and menopause, many women notice changes in their bodies – from shifts in metabolism and muscle tone to energy dips and increased hunger. One nutrient that can make a powerful difference? Protein. In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, we’re joined by clinical nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo, to unpack why protein becomes especially important during midlife, how it supports muscle, metabolism and hormone health, and how much women really need. Sarah shares practical strategies to help women eat enough protein across the day, explains common mistakes she sees in midlife diets, explains how protein supports weight loss, and offers simple ways to boost protein intake without overhauling your entire routine. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, already in menopause, or simply want to feel stronger and more energised, this episode is packed with practical, science-based advice you can start using today. About our guest Sarah Di Lorenzo is a leading Australian clinical nutritionist and bestselling author known for her practical, no-nonsense approach to healthy eating. She is passionate about helping people use food as medicine and supporting women through the nutritional changes that come with midlife. The Power Of Protein by Sarah Di Lorenzo is available in bookstores and online now (Simon & Schuster)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S14E6: S14 E6 Em Rusciano's menopause mission

In this raw, funny and deeply honest episode, comedian, writer, broadcaster and advocate Em Rusciano joins Prevention Editor Zoe Meunier to talk about her unfiltered experience of midlife, menopause and self-discovery – as shared in her new memoir, Blood, Sweat and Glitter. Em opens up about navigating perimenopause, ADHD, and autism, and the reckoning that comes when your hormones – and your priorities – shift. With her signature mix of humour and heart, she describes this chapter of life as an “emotional exfoliation” – a painful but liberating shedding of everything that no longer serves you. Determined to help the women who have reached out to her about their own peri and menopausal struggles, Em is eager to show that midlife isn’t a breakdown – it’s a breakthrough. As she puts it, menopause is “not the end of relevance but the start of real power.” Her story is both a rallying cry and a reassurance to every woman feeling like she’s losing her mind: you’re not. You’re evolving. Don't miss this powerful episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.