Who is Dr Jemima Grant?

Perimenopause symptoms and age

Is it burnout or perimenopause?

Impacts on energy and performance

HRT - busting the myths

How does HRT help?

Tips for men

Lifestyle Factors

Red Flags

Dr Jemima Grant shares her own perimenopause journey alongside practical insights into symptoms, work impacts, strength and nutrition, and HRT.

This episode isn’t just for women - there’s plenty for partners, colleagues and managers wanting to better understand and support the women around them.

Learn more:
The Hormone Cure - Dr Sarah Gottfried

Perimenopause and menopause checklist

Information on Perimenopause

We’d love to hear from you

Have feedback, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Get in touch with the podcast team at AMBULANCE-Wellness@health.nsw.gov.au

Support is always available

If this episode has raised anything for you:
NSW Ambulance staff can access confidential support via Staff Health - Wellbeing resources - Home or contact us at the email address above. 

Anyone can contact Lifeline, available 24/7 at Home | Lifeline

Shift Happens is brought to you by the Staff Health Team at NSW Ambulance. Executive Producer: Zoe Wooldridge. With subject matter expertise and podcast support from Chloe Larcombe, Richard High, and Annie Hartley. Hosted by Paramedics Katie Horky and Timothy Graham. Sound Engineering by East Coast Studio.

We acknowledge the Wangal people of the Darug Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Ambulance. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. For your individual needs please speak to your health professional.

 

 

 

 

Dr Jemima Grant shares her own perimenopause journey alongside practical insights into symptoms, work impacts, strength and nutrition, and HRT.
This episode isn&rsquo;t just for women - there&rsquo;s plenty for partners, colleagues and managers wanting to better understand and support the women around them.
Learn more: <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Hormone-Cure/Sara-Gottfried/9781451666953">The Hormone Cure - Dr Sarah Gottfried</a>
<a href="https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checklist_TGD.pdf">Perimenopause and menopause checklist</a>
<a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/perimenopause">Information on Perimenopause</a>
We&rsquo;d love to hear from you
Have feedback, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Get in touch with the podcast team at <a href="mailto: AMBULANCE-Wellness@health.nsw.gov.au">AMBULANCE-Wellness@health.nsw.gov.au</a>
Support is always available
If this episode has raised anything for you: NSW Ambulance staff can access confidential support via Staff Health - Wellbeing resources - Home or contact us at the email address above.&nbsp;
Anyone can contact Lifeline, available 24/7 at <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Home | Lifeline</a>
Shift Happens is brought to you by the Staff Health Team at NSW Ambulance. Executive Producer: Zoe Wooldridge. With subject matter expertise and podcast support from Chloe Larcombe, Richard High, and Annie Hartley. Hosted by Paramedics Katie Horky and Timothy Graham. Sound Engineering by East Coast Studio.
We acknowledge the Wangal people of the Darug Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Ambulance. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. For your individual needs please speak to your health professional.
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When your work involves high stakes, long shifts, and constant care for others, your own wellbeing matters more than ever.

Shift Happens is brought to you by the Staff Health team at NSW Ambulance and hosted by paramedics Katie Horky and Timothy Graham. Shift Happens is dedicated to supporting emergency service staff through expert guidance, practical tools, and real stories from the frontline.

Each episode creates space for learning, sharing, and meaningful reflection—helping you make positive changes that last, one episode at a time.

When your work involves high stakes, long shifts, and constant care for others, your own wellbeing matters more than ever.
Shift Happens&nbsp;is brought to you by the Staff Health team at NSW Ambulance and hosted by paramedics Katie Horky&nbsp;and Timothy Graham. Shift Happens&nbsp;is dedicated to supporting emergency service staff through expert guidance, practical tools, and real stories from the frontline.
Each episode creates space for learning, sharing, and meaningful reflection&mdash;helping you make positive changes that last, one episode at a time.