In this podcast episode, we welcome back Michelle Bridges, fitness icon and mastermind of the 12WBT program and her new menopause-specific program, The Menopause Method. Today, we explore the many ways that exercise supports our bodies through the menopausal journey and focus on the kinds of exercise we should be doing to best support our health and wellbeing as we enter into this phase of our lives and beyond. If you need some motivation to kickstart you into moving more, you've come to the right place! 12wbt.com

In this podcast episode, we welcome back Michelle Bridges, fitness icon and mastermind of the 12WBT program and her new menopause-specific program, The Menopause Method. Today, we explore the many ways that exercise supports our bodies through the menopausal journey and focus on the kinds of exercise we should be doing to best support our health and wellbeing as we enter into this phase of our lives and beyond. If you need some motivation to kickstart you into moving more, you've come to the right place! 12wbt.com

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!

Thriving In Menopause

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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the bestselling book You Are Not Broken and host of the globally popular podcast of the same name, where she challenges outdated narratives about female desire, pleasure and midlife sexuality.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.

Sex, desire and intimacy can change during perimenopause and menopause &ndash; 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 <a href="https://kellycaspersonmd.com/">Dr Kelly Casperson</a>, a renowned US urologist, international speaker and leading advocate for women&rsquo;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 &ndash; 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 &ndash; it&rsquo;s something they deserve to understand, support and enjoy.

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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)

During perimenopause and menopause, many women notice changes in their bodies &ndash; 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&rsquo;re joined by clinical nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo,&nbsp;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&rsquo;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
<a href="https://www.sarahdilorenzo.com">Sarah Di Lorenzo</a> 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.&nbsp;
The Power Of Protein by Sarah Di Lorenzo is available in bookstores and online now (Simon &amp; Schuster)

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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.

In this raw, funny and deeply honest episode, comedian, writer, broadcaster and advocate <a href="emrusciano.com">Em Rusciano</a> joins Prevention Editor Zoe Meunier to talk about her unfiltered experience of midlife, menopause and self-discovery &ndash; 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 &ndash; and your priorities &ndash; shift. With her signature mix of humour and heart, she describes this chapter of life as an&nbsp;&ldquo;emotional exfoliation&rdquo; &ndash; 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&rsquo;t a breakdown &ndash; it&rsquo;s a breakthrough. As she puts it, menopause is &ldquo;not the end of relevance but the start of real power.&rdquo; Her story is both a rallying cry and a reassurance to every woman feeling like she&rsquo;s losing her mind: you&rsquo;re not. You&rsquo;re evolving. Don't miss this powerful episode.

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