The 3 Stages of Menopause | Dr. Jessica Shepherd

How to Build a Body That Can Handle Menopause | Dr. Ash Kapoor

How do you want to show up to one of the most important transitions of your life? Too many conversations around menopause have been reduced to hormones and symptoms. Instead, I want you to ask yourself a more important question:  How are you going to show up to one of the most important transitions of your life? What kind of body are you bringing into it? Your energy, your resilience, your ability to feel strong, clear, in control? In this powerful conversation, longevity and human optimisation physician Dr. Ash Kapoor, founder of The Levitas Clinic, explains why menopause isn’t always the root problem  — and how you live today can shape how you experience midlife later. We explore: ·       What actually moves the needle beyond supplements, HRT and quick fixes ·       Why hormones can decline long before menopause ·       Why your gut, liver and sleep matter more than you think ·        How to build a body that can support you in the lead up to menopause and beyond. We also talk Ferrari’s, sabre-tooth tigers and living in the fast lane.   Connect with Dr. Ash Kapoor ·       Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drashkapoor/] ·       The Levitas Clinic [https://levitascliniclondon.com/]   Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive ·      Follow MenoPositive on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/menopositive.life/] ·      Sign up for news and updates [https://www.menopositive.life/]

The Edit: The stress hack hidden in your ears

In this episode of MenoPositive:: The Edit, Lisa speaks with the lovely Sarah Bradden to unpack the growing wellness trend of ear seeds — an acupressure-based practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that’s gaining attention for its potential to support the nervous system, hormonal balance and emotional wellbeing. Together, they explore how the ear is believed to contain more than 200 acupressure or acupuncture points that correspond to different organs, systems and areas of the body. Many practitioners describe the ear as a microsystem of the entire body. This is a modern conversation blending ancient wisdom, women’s health and wellness culture.

Hairloss, Hormones & What actually works

Is your hair changing in midlife — more shedding, less volume, thinning at the part, or a texture that suddenly feels dry and fragile?  Let’s talk what actually works. In this episode Lisa speaks with Lisa Bird, consultanttrichologist at Philip Kingsley, about female hair loss, menopause hair thinning, what’s hype and what’s helpful. Together, they explore why hair changes in midlife, the role hormones, stress, nutrition, iron, and protein play in hair health— and why you can’t out-serum poor nutrition or chronic stress.  But there are things you can do to maintain your healthy locks! You’ll learn: • The difference between hair thinning and hair shedding • How hormone changes can affect hair follicles • When supplements help — and when they’re a waste of money • What minoxidil can and can’t do • What to stop doing, start doing, and why it’s important to test before spending money on treatments This is a practical, no-panic guide to understanding and supporting your hair through perimenopause, menopause and beyond. 🎧 Follow MenoPositive for modern conversations on menopause, hormone health and ageing well.   Connect with Lisa Bird ·     Follow Lisa on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lisa_pkingsley/] ·     Learn more at Philip Kingsley [https://www.philipkingsley.co.uk/clinics/london-clinic]   Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive ·      Follow MenoPositive on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/menopositive.life/] ·      Subscribe to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@MenoPositive_life] * Sign up for news and updates [https://www.menopositive.life/]

The 3 Stages of Menopause | Dr. Jessica Shepherd

What if menopause wasn’t something to sit back and suffer through — but a transition you could prepare for, navigate well and even thrive in? In this energizing episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd — OBGYN, menopause expert, media physician and author of Generation M — for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about the three stages of menopause: Perimenopause, Menopause & the After Party  - and how women can feel more informed, more prepared and more incontrol. Dr. Shepherd breaks menopause down into three clear phases: the preseason (perimenopause), the main event(menopause), and the after party (post menopause) — helping women understand what’s happening in their bodies, whatsymptoms to look out for, and what support is available. In this episode, you’ll learn: * The difference between perimenopause, menopause and post menopause * The early signs of perimenopause, including irregular periods and anxiety * Why menopause is a whole-body experience - not just a reproductive issue * How to think about HRT - benefits, risks and different delivery options to match your needs and lifestyle * To blood test or not to blood test? * How mindset influences menopause symptoms * How to build a long-term, menopause game plan that supports your 50s, 60s and beyond! This conversation is about more than symptom management. It’s about entering midlife with better tools, better information and a stronger sense of agency. Because menopause is not a choice. But how you experience it is. ********************************************************** 🎧 Follow MenoPositive for expert conversations on perimenopause, menopause, women’s health and healthyageing. Connect with Dr. Shepherd: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jessicashepherdmd/] * Web [https://www.jessicashepherdmd.com/] * Check out her book Generation M! [https://www.jessicashepherdmd.com/generation-m-womens-health-book]

Menopause and Mental Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Want to understand how menopause and perimenopause affect your mental health, mood and brain — and what you can do to stay clear, resilient and emotionally steady through it? With growing global attention on the impact of hormonal shifts on women’s mental health, this episode of MenoPositive breaks down what’s really happening — and how to navigate it with confidence. Lisa sits down with Dr. Judith Joseph, a globally recognised psychiatrist, researcher and mental health expert, to unpack the connection between hormones, brain function, emotional wellbeing and midlife mental health. Together, they explore how menopause is not a decline — but a shift that, when understood properly, can be managed, supported and even optimised.In this episode, you’ll learn: • How perimenopause and menopause impact the brain, mood and cognitive function • How to distinguish between hormonal changes vs depression and anxiety • The difference between mental health and emotional health — and why it matters • How to proactively support your mental health, resilience and happiness in midlife Connect with Dr. Judith ·      Follow Dr. Judith on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/?hl=en] – TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph?lang=en] - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@drjudithjoseph] ·      Take her T.I.E.S Survey for mental health symptoms related to menopause [https://drjudithjoseph.com/ties-survey/] ·      Unlock your mental wealth [https://drjudithjoseph.com/] ·      Learn more about her research and book on High Functioning Depression [https://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Functioning-Overcome-Depression-Reclaim/dp/1529936802/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=T3PZ2V2XFUEC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wUtCZsN8qgVl7561To_O3ooBYDRXoNOEYjpmVenXMS1v9x4iEHdvRgova4nzpMbdMYJbgUbl6MW1ZY4OOjime1lKAsCRmKvTeV0yYNoOSHGl0ndy6WyyZ_YVHngrCIH6swAA01j7E5pV4yP2wV-lmPlEckTCiirN8T1Mb3Rq2ETptBlrhD8MxW03ho0GuNrmWmbjtHdojJpiHSyCIFqsC23VFWvBJENuZ2g9bjkCjRM.NV-sO5P_liz4TmhY2sntNoB4_cKy3UGbAUbi4FKV9tA&dib_tag=se&keywords=high+functioning+depression&qid=1753793411&sprefix=high+functioning+depression%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1] Connect with Lisa and MenoPositive ·      Follow MenoPositive on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/menopositive.life/] ·      Sign up for news and updates [https://www.menopositive.life/]