The Art of Ageing Well

Perimenopause, Hormones & Healthy Aging: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Most women don't realize they're in perimenopause until symptoms begin disrupting their sleep, mood, energy, weight, relationships, and overall quality of life. In this episode of The Art of Ageing Well, nutritionist Ara Wiseman and wellness coach Sara Stalker explore the physical, emotional, and psychological changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause—and why so many women are told their symptoms are "normal" when they don't feel like themselves. Together, they discuss the early warning signs of hormonal change, the roles of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, how stress affects hormone balance, and why supporting your body through this transition can dramatically impact how you age. Whether you're experiencing hot flashes, anxiety, sleep disturbances, weight changes, brain fog, low libido, or simply feel "off," this conversation will help you better understand what's happening and what you can do about it. Topics discussed: • Early signs of perimenopause • Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone explained • Why stress can worsen hormone symptoms • Sleep, mood, anxiety, and brain fog • Weight gain and metabolic changes • Hormones and healthy aging • HRT and bioidentical hormones • The emotional and psychological side of menopause • Reframing menopause as a powerful life transition Hosted by nutritionist Ara Wiseman, with over 25 years of clinical experience, and wellness coach Sara Stalker, with over 20 years of experience supporting personal growth and emotional wellbeing. The Art of Ageing Well brings together honest conversations about healthy aging, hormones, longevity, metabolism, mindset, nutrition, and modern wellness. Highlights: • Most women experience symptoms years before menopause. • Stress can significantly influence hormone symptoms. • Hormones affect much more than reproduction—they influence mood, sleep, metabolism, bone health, skin, and brain function. • Menopause is not the end of vitality; it can be the beginning of a new chapter. • Nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset all play important roles in supporting hormone health. www.theartofageingwell.com @artofageingwell

Food Noise, GLP-1s & the Emotional Side of Weight Loss

In Episode 2 of The Art of Ageing Well, Ara Wiseman and Sara Stalker dive deeper into the emotional and psychological side of GLP-1 medications, food addiction, body image, and the changing relationship many people experience with food. This honest and vulnerable conversation explores “food noise,” emotional eating, dopamine, sugar addiction, body dysmorphia, chronic dieting, childhood conditioning around food, and the shame many people carry around weight and eating habits. Sara also shares her personal experience with GLP-1 use and the relief she experienced from lifelong food noise and compulsive thoughts around food. Together, Ara and Sara discuss: • Food addiction and emotional eating • The psychological impact of GLP-1 medications • Dopamine, reward pathways, and addictive behaviors • Why weight loss is not just physical • Blood sugar balance and sugar cravings • Fiber, gut health, mood, and neurotransmitters • Body image, shame, and perfectionism • Relationships and identity shifts during weight loss • Chronic stress, emotional coping, and self-soothing behaviors • Nourishment, healthy aging, and metabolic health Hosted by nutritionist Ara Wiseman, with over 25 years of clinical experience, and wellness coach Sara Stalker, with over 20 years of experience supporting personal growth and emotional wellbeing, The Art of Ageing Well explores healthy aging, hormones, metabolism, GLP-1s, brain health, caregiving, emotional resilience, and modern wellness through compassionate and intelligent conversations. This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled with food noise, emotional eating, body image, or the emotional complexity of trying to feel healthier in today’s world. www.theartofageingwell.com @artofageingwell

GLP-1s & Aging Well: How to Lose Weight Without Losing Yourself

In the first episode of The Art of Ageing Well, Sara and Ara have an honest conversation about GLP-1 medications, healthy aging, metabolism, and why rapid weight loss is not the same as true health. Together, they explore how to use GLP-1s more intelligently while protecting muscle, metabolism, nourishment, and emotional wellbeing. This episode goes beyond diet culture and discusses the importance of sustainable body fat loss, proper nutrition, mental health support, strength training, and maintaining vitality while navigating midlife and metabolic changes. www.theartofageingwell.com @artofageingwell