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This Is Perimenopause
Menopause isn’t the end, it’s just the beginning. Hosts Michelle and Mikelle are on a mission to help others be better informed than they were when they started their perimenopause journeys. The podcast is a blend of health, education, mindset, and personal growth. Michelle and Mikelle along with their guests are sharing real-life stories and expert advice to help you navigate perimenopause, menopause and beyond.
Episodes
37 episodes
How Tinder Saved My Life with Cervical Cancer Survivor Rachel Bartholomew
Are you dealing with endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain or painful sex? Then tune into this candid, inspiring conversation with Rachel Bartholomew. Diagnosed with cervical cancer at just 28, Rachel's world was turned upside down. But she turned...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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Lume Minute: I want my hormones checked. Will this be helpful?
Today’s question for Dr. Woganee Filate is:I want my hormones checked. Will this be helpful?In this episode, you'll discover:Why testing for menopause is not recommendedWhen bloodwork might be indicated
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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Learning To Advocate for Your Best Health in Perimenopause with Shirley Weir
Menopause is having a moment right now, but Shirley Weir has been leading the charge since 2012 when she founded Menopause Chicks. Shirley has spent over a decade providing women with evidence-based information and a supportive community during...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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Lume Minute: How Do I Start The Conversation with My Doctor?
Today’s question for Dr. Sarah Shaw is:How do I start the conversation with my doctor about symptoms that I’m not even sure are real symptoms?In this episode, you'll discover:The variety of symptomsTracking an...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Therapy: An Important Tool In Your Perimenopausal Toolkit with Stefanie Peachey
Mikelle recently sat down with Stefanie Peachey, owner of Peachey Counselling to talk about the unique life challenges women face and why seeking professional help is not only okay, it’s really important. In some age groups, the proportion of w...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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Curious About Ozempic? Meet Our Friend Paulina
Curious about weight loss and drugs like Ozempic? Interested in learning some facts about these drugs? As with all of the information we provide, this is not medical advice. It is a really great conversation between 3 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Creating Your Perimenopausal Care Plan with Dr. Sarah Shaw
Feeling lost in the fog of perimenopause? Not sure where to turn for help? Dr. Sarah Shaw, a family physician with a passion for women's health, is here to guide you through this transformative life stage.In this episode, D...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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Everything You Need to Know About The National Menopause Show with Angela Macgregor
Looking for answers to all your perimenopause questions? Angela Macgregor felt the same way, which inspired her to organize Canada's inaugural National Menopause Show.Episode Highl...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Navigating Menopocalypse and Coming Out Stronger with Amanda Thebe
Feel like your body's betraying you these days? Feeling lost, confused, and unsure of what the hell’s going on? Then this is the episode for you. Join us for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation with Amanda Thebe, author of Menopo...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Turning Midlife Setbacks into Comebacks with Amy Shoenthal
Ever felt stuck in a rut, unsure how to move forward? Meet Amy Shoenthal, journalist, marketing consultant, and author of the bestselling book
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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Making the Uncomfortable Comfortable. A Conversation about Menstrual Health with Nadia Ladak
Introducing Marlow a company that’s transforming the landscape of menstrual health with their lubricated tampons. Joining us is co-founder, Nadia Ladak, whose mission is to improve menstrual health with products that respect both the body and t...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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Sober Curious in Perimenopause: How Quitting Alcohol Can Transform Your Life with Michelle Hillier
Have you ever wondered what life might look like without alcohol? Whether because of the sleep disruptions or just a niggling feeling that you might feel better without it, this is the episode for you. Join us as Michelle Hillier shares her per...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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40:42
Sleepless in Perimenopause? How to Get Back to Sleep with Dr. Woganee Filate
Counting sheep not cutting it anymore? You're not alone. Up to 60% of women in perimenopause struggle with sleep issues. And it might not be the wine or worry that’s keeping you up. It could be sleep apnea. And you thought that was...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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Fight, Flight, or Fat. How Stress is Impacting Your Weight with Kerri Hallman
Feeling stressed and watching your waistline expand? It's not your imagination!In this episode, we're joined by Kerri Hallman, a Stress-Reduced Fat Loss Practitioner, who reveals how stress might be secretly sabotaging your body, especia...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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Progesterone 101 With Shelby Sheppard. What Every Woman Needs to Know: With Shelby Sheppard
This week we welcome back Shelby Sheppard for a deep dive into progesterone. A hormone that impacts everything from our mood to our sleep, and is unfortunately not well understood. Thankfully, Shelby simplifies things in this crash course...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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Just Breathe. Using Your Breath to Find Your Calm in Perimenopause with Jennifer Mansell
Ever felt overwhelmed with worry, stress, or anxiety? A sense of calm could be just a breath away. Join us as we explore the power of breath with Jenn Mansell, a breathwork practitioner who transformed her life through conscious breathi...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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Preventive Health in Perimenopause with Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss
Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss is leading the charge in the world of preventive health, and in this episode, she’s sharing some game-changing insights with us. Learn how early interventions and lifestyle tweaks can keep diseases at bay, especially for w...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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Why We All Need to Become Menopause Advocates with Trish Barbato
Have you ever thought about how menopause affects women's lives beyond just the personal health symptoms? Trish Barbato, Co-Founder of the Menopause Foundation of Canada has! In this episode, we discuss the often overlooked impact of menopause ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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Menopause, Cancer, and Finding Yourself with Dani Binnington
Join us as we sit down with Dani Binnington, a breast cancer survivor who has turned her experience into a mission to support other women navigating cancer treatment and menopause. Dani shares her journey from diagnosis at 33 to being pushed in...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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Healing From The Hustle in Perimenopause with Monica Bodurka
Feel like you're running on empty, yet the to-do list keeps growing? Perpetually exhausted, completely unproductive, and don’t know what to do? Join us for a rethink on your approach to work and wellness.Today, returning guest Mon...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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Is Anyone in Perimenopause Sleeping?! With Dr. Maja Schaedel, Dr. Zoe Schaedel and The Good Sleep Clinic
If you’ve read this far, your answer is likely no. Neither are we! That’s why you need to listen to this week’s podcast with The Good Sleep Clinic!Co-founded by sisters Zoe and Maja, these two fabulo...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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We All Deserve Better in Perimenopause: Blending Naturopathic Wisdom and Modern Medicine with Dr. Kirsten Smith, ND
Are you looking for a chance to understand your perimenopausal body better and find options to manage your symptoms? If so, this podcast is for you. Dr. Kirsten Smith, ND, is an expert in women's health and hormones with 15 years o...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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The Perimenopause Closet Makeover with Mila Banerjee's Pronti AI
Frustrated with your wardrobe that just doesn't work anymore? Between hot flashes, mood swings, and those sudden size changes, it can be tough finding something to wear that’s comfortable and makes you feel confident and beautiful. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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28:29
The Breast Talk Ever: Screening, Density, and How to Advocate for Your Health with Jennie Dale
Do you know what it means to have dense breasts? Neither did Jennie Dale. When she found out after her own breast cancer diagnosis, she got mad. Really mad. Outraged that women in Canada were not being informed of their breast dens...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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42:20
I Just Peed My Pants! Perimenopause and Pelvic Floors with Kathleen White
Sneezing shouldn't trigger a mad dash for the bathroom, nor should a casual stroll past the restroom turn into a sprint.If this hits home, you're in the right place.Meet Kathleen White, an expert pelvic floor physiotherapist whose...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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35:48