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Menopause - The Real Deal

Menopause - The Real Deal

By: Michelle Rowlinson
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"Menopause - The Real Deal" is your go-to podcast for honest, expert-driven conversations about perimenopause and menopause. Hosted by Michelle, a senior Physiotherapist, Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner, and best selling author, this podcast dives deep into the real experiences of women navigating this transformative stage of life. Each episode features insightful interviews with health professionals, business leaders, corporate women, and past clients who share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. We debunk common myths, explore the impact of menopause on health and work life, and provide practical advice to help you manage symptoms and thrive. Whether you’re approaching perimenopause, in the midst of it, or supporting someone who is, "Menopause - The Real Deal" offers the education and support you need to embrace this phase with confidence. Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Why Honoring Your Menopause Instincts Are Vital - with Johanna Godinez

    Why Honoring Your Menopause Instincts Are Vital - with Johanna Godinez
    Apr 15 2026
    I sit down with Johanna Godinez to explore her journey of navigating menopause after facing a medical system that often feels dismissive of symptoms. Johanna shares how she moved away from standard hormonal treatments to reclaim her health through a more holistic path, examining the profound impact of daily habits, stress management, and the fascinating practice of seed cycling, proving that even when the road to menopause begins unexpectedly early, there is immense power in listening to your body and finding a rhythm that works for you. Far too often, symptoms and concerns about menopause health are dismissed by the experts on high. But this conversation offers you the same sense of hope and autonomy that Johanna’s story brings, reminding us all that we can find balance and vitality at any stage of life. Johanna Reveals No one knows your body better than you do, which is why women should seek alternative perspectives when medical advice feels blunt or incomplete. Seed Cycling is a transformative nutritional tool, using specific seeds like flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower to support hormone production and detoxification throughout the lunar or menstrual cycle. High cortisol levels from chronic stress can throw the entire endocrine system out of balance; Johanna advocates for yoga and breath work to regulate the nervous system and protect hormonal health. A combination of movement, proper sleep, and a plant-aligned diet provides more sustainable relief for menopause symptoms. BEST MOMENTS “The doctor told me that my hormones were like a 70-year-old’s hormones. Even for someone who didn't want children, I felt like the doctor no tact." "Yoga is a practice about understanding your mind and understanding how you create your own reality. It's not about what happens, but how you react to what happens." "No doctor knows more about what I’m feeling than what I do. Honouring that is so important." "The mind is a great servant, but it's not a very good master. And when it's the master, there's an issue in all of our being." SHOW RESOURCES https://bay-lifestyle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bay_lifestylepr Video clip: https://youtu.be/GaEx7s3Hpfg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6Q5Lr38FmU HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk
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    43 mins
  • Menopause As A Metamorphosis: Navigating The Nervous System with Sally Garozzo

    Menopause As A Metamorphosis: Navigating The Nervous System with Sally Garozzo
    Apr 8 2026
    In this episode, I’m joined by clinical hypnotherapist Sally Garozzo to dive deep into why perimenopause can feel so overwhelming, especially when long-standing stress or past traumas come to the surface. Together we explore the idea that menopause isn’t just a hormonal shift, but a profound neurological and psychological transition, talking openly about the metamorphosis of this stage of life, the power of hypnotherapy to rewire our responses to stress, and why it is finally time to stop carrying everyone else’s expectations. Sally Reveals Why trauma and chronic stress don't just affect our emotions. They physically alter the brain's threat detection system which can make menopausal symptoms like anxiety and insomnia feel much more intense. How during perimenopause, the drop in progesterone can leave the nervous system without its usual buffer, potentially leading to progesterone intolerance or heightened reactivity. Why menopause is an opportunity to shed a false identity or roles we played in the past to become more authentic and attuned to our own needs. How through tools like hypnotherapy and somatic awareness, it is possible to dial down a heightened alarm system and move from a state of constant activation to one of safety and regulation. BEST MOMENTS "Think of a caterpillar inside a cocoon turning to mush. I will emerge as a butterfly, but right now I'm going into that mushy stage and I really don't have very much capacity to do the things I used to do." "The call of menopause is to become more of ourselves" "I tend not to pathologise things. There's always a reason why we're experiencing burnout, insomnia, anxiety, or depression, and that's what I'm very curious about in my practice." "Self-care, self-care, self-care. Strip it all back. Say no, do the bare minimum, and ask for help." SHOW RESOURCES bit.ly/relaxationwithsally www.sallygarozzo.com HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk
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    51 mins
  • The Hidden Connection Between Thyroid, Autoimmunity, and Menopause - with Helen Mallaburn

    The Hidden Connection Between Thyroid, Autoimmunity, and Menopause - with Helen Mallaburn
    Apr 1 2026
    I’m joined by nutritional therapist Helen Mallaburn to unpack the complex and often overlapping relationship between thyroid health and menopause. After years of navigating her own diagnoses of Hashimoto’s and fibromyalgia, and being told that the fatigue and brain fog were "just hormones”, Helen pulls back the curtain on why they might actually be signs of an underlying thyroid or autoimmune condition. Helen brings her vast knowledge of body science, as well as the backing of the thriving community she has created in order to empower others with the scientific knowledge and practical nutritional strategies she used to reclaim her own health, proving that with the right testing and lifestyle shifts, you don't have to just get used to feeling unwell. Helen Reveals How many classic menopause signs like unexplained weight gain, chronic fatigue, and brain fog are also hallmark symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, making it easy for one to be mistaken for the other. Why comprehensive medical checks should include Free T4, Free T3, and thyroid antibodies to accurately diagnose conditions like Hashimoto’s. How shifting to a whole-food, anti-inflammatory diet can significantly reduce the chronic inflammation that drives autoimmune flares and worsens menopausal symptoms. How high cortisol levels from chronic stress suppress thyroid hormone production and increase Reverse T3, acting like a brake system on your metabolism and energy. BEST MOMENTS "I was pretty much told that basically this is just how it's going to be and you need to just adapt and get used to it... I didn't really want to accept that." "TSH isn't a thyroid hormone; it's a stimulating hormone produced by your brain... whether your thyroid decides to do that is a completely different matter." "Our endocrine system likes everything to be in balance. If one system isn't in balance, it will try and compensate with the other hormone systems." "Your body has that remarkable capacity to heal, and if you give it a chance, it will restore that balance for you." SHOW RESOURCES The Essential Thyroid Testing Checklist (free guide): https://www.subscribepage.com/the-essential-thyroid-testing-checklist Thyroid Health: Hashimoto's & Hypothyroidism Nutrition & Recovery Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hashimotosnutritionandhealth/ Website: www.helenmallaburn.com Email: helen@helenmallaburn.com HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk
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    55 mins
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