For most women, menopause is a gradual transition. But what happens when it arrives almost overnight?

At 49, Lisa Schweighoffer, co-founder of Australian skincare brand Boost Lab, underwent a medically necessary hysterectomy and suddenly found herself navigating surgical menopause – without feeling prepared for what lay ahead.

In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, Lisa joins Prevention editor Zoe Meunier to share her personal experience of the physical and emotional changes that followed, the challenges of finding clear medical advice and why learning to advocate for herself became such an important part of her journey.

They also explore the impact of hormonal changes on skin and confidence, how to adapt your skincare routine in midlife and why Lisa believes menopause should be a stage of life women approach feeling informed and empowered, rather than fearful.

 

For most women, menopause is a gradual transition. But what happens when it arrives almost overnight?
At 49, Lisa Schweighoffer, co-founder of Australian skincare brand <a href="https://boostlabco.com/">Boost Lab</a>, underwent a medically necessary hysterectomy and suddenly found herself navigating surgical menopause &ndash; without feeling prepared for what lay ahead.
In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, Lisa joins Prevention editor Zoe Meunier to share her personal experience of the physical and emotional changes that followed, the challenges of finding clear medical advice and why learning to advocate for herself became such an important part of her journey.
They also explore the impact of hormonal changes on skin and confidence, how to adapt your skincare routine in midlife and why Lisa believes menopause should be a stage of life women approach feeling informed and empowered, rather than fearful.
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At Prevention we know how confusing and truly overwhelming the changes caused by menopause can be. That’s why we’ve enlisted some of Australia’s best health experts to share simple ways to make midlife easier in our new podcast, Thriving in Menopause. We cover it all, from minimising those awful hot flushes, to easing mad-eyed mood swings, to managing sudden weight shifts, to handling your relationship. If you’re a woman in midlife, this series just for you!

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Surgical menopause: What I wish I'd known

Weight gain during perimenopause and menopause can feel frustrating, confusing and sometimes downright unfair – especially when the healthy habits that once worked no longer seem to make a difference. But what if the answer isn't simply to eat less?

New research from the CSIRO has revealed that weight gain is the most commonly reported symptom of menopause, ahead of hot flushes, fatigue and sleep disturbances. And there's another surprising finding: many women in midlife aren't getting enough protein to support their changing bodies.

In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, Prevention editor Zoe Meunier is joined by Dr Gilly Hendrie, Research Scientist at the CSIRO and part of the team behind the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, to unpack what's really happening to our metabolism, muscle mass and nutritional needs during menopause.

Together, they explore why traditional weight-loss advice can miss the mark, the importance of protein for healthy ageing and how small, realistic changes to what we eat can make a meaningful difference – without restrictive dieting or expensive supplements.

If you've ever wondered why your body seems to be playing by a different set of rules in midlife, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Weight gain during perimenopause and menopause can feel frustrating, confusing and sometimes downright unfair &ndash; especially when the healthy habits that once worked no longer seem to make a difference. But what if the answer isn't simply to eat less?
New research from the CSIRO has revealed that weight gain is the most commonly reported symptom of menopause, ahead of hot flushes, fatigue and sleep disturbances. And there's another surprising finding: many women in midlife aren't getting enough protein to support their changing bodies.
In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, Prevention editor Zoe Meunier is joined by Dr Gilly Hendrie, Research Scientist at the CSIRO and part of the team behind the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, to unpack what's really happening to our metabolism, muscle mass and nutritional needs during menopause.
Together, they explore why traditional weight-loss advice can miss the mark, the importance of protein for healthy ageing and how small, realistic changes to what we eat can make a meaningful difference &ndash; without restrictive dieting or expensive supplements.
If you've ever wondered why your body seems to be playing by a different set of rules in midlife, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Menopause weight gain: why simply eating less isn't the answer

If you’ve ever felt like managing your health in midlife has become a full-time job, this episode is for you. From hormones and sleep to weight, supplements, bone health and longevity, there’s no shortage of advice about what we should be doing. But with so much information – and often conflicting opinions – how do we know where to start?

Women’s health strategist, naturopath and author Susan Hunter has spent 20 years helping women navigate their health, and she believes we don’t have an information problem – we have a navigation problem.

In this refreshingly practical conversation, Susan joins Prevention editor Zoe Meunier to explain how to cut through the wellness noise, understand what your body is telling you and make more confident decisions about your health. Because thriving through menopause isn’t about doing everything perfectly – it’s about knowing what matters most, what can wait and where to focus your energy.

Susan is the author of The Health Edit: Where to Start. What to Change. For Women Over 40.

If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like managing your health in midlife has become a full-time job, this episode is for you. From hormones and sleep to weight, supplements, bone health and longevity, there&rsquo;s no shortage of advice about what we should be doing. But with so much information &ndash; and often conflicting opinions &ndash; how do we know where to start?
Women&rsquo;s health strategist, naturopath and author&nbsp;<a href="https://www.susanhunter.com.au/">Susan Hunter</a> has spent 20 years helping women navigate their health, and she believes we don&rsquo;t have an information problem &ndash; we have a navigation problem.
In this refreshingly practical conversation, Susan joins Prevention editor Zoe Meunier to explain how to cut through the wellness noise, understand what your body is telling you and make more confident decisions about your health. Because thriving through menopause isn&rsquo;t about doing everything perfectly &ndash; it&rsquo;s about knowing what matters most, what can wait and where to focus your energy.
Susan is the author of <a href="https://www.susanhunter.com.au/the-health-edit-book">The Health Edit: Where to Start. What to Change. For Women Over 40</a>.

How to cut through the menopause health noise

Pelvic health might be one of the least talked-about parts of menopause – yet the physical changes that happen as oestrogen declines can have an enormous impact on a woman’s comfort, confidence and quality of life.

Few people are better placed to have this conversation than Lisa Fitzpatrick. A physiotherapist with more than three decades of clinical experience and a pelvic and sexual health educator, Lisa has spent her career helping women understand what’s happening to their bodies – and, importantly, what they can do about it.

Now, in her new book Sexy Menopause, she’s bringing those conversations out of the treatment room and into the open, tackling an area of women’s health that has remained taboo for far too long.

In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, Lisa brings reassuring expertise, refreshing frankness and a welcome reminder that symptoms such as pelvic pain, prolapse and vaginal discomfort aren’t simply things women should quietly put up with as they get older. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening “down there” during and after menopause, this is an episode well worth hearing.

Pelvic health might be one of the least talked-about parts of menopause &ndash; yet the physical changes that happen as oestrogen declines can have an enormous impact on a woman&rsquo;s comfort, confidence and quality of life.
Few people are better placed to have this conversation than <a href="https://www.lisafitzpatrick.com.au">Lisa Fitzpatrick</a>. A physiotherapist with more than three decades of clinical experience and a pelvic and sexual health educator, Lisa has spent her career helping women understand what&rsquo;s happening to their bodies &ndash; and, importantly, what they can do about it.
Now, in her new book <a href="https://www.sexymenopause.com/">Sexy Menopause</a>, she&rsquo;s bringing those conversations out of the treatment room and into the open, tackling an area of women&rsquo;s health that has remained taboo for far too long.
In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, Lisa brings reassuring expertise, refreshing frankness and a welcome reminder that symptoms such as pelvic pain, prolapse and vaginal discomfort aren&rsquo;t simply things women should quietly put up with as they get older. If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered what&rsquo;s really happening &ldquo;down there&rdquo; during and after menopause, this is an episode well worth hearing.

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