Diet, movement, and self-care for menopause

Women of the Well | Holistic Women’s Health and Wellness

In this episode, we’re focusing on how to feel good during perimenopause and menopause without rigid rules or overwhelming advice.
Co-hosts Dr Peta Wright, Dr Thea Bowler and Sam Lindsay-German unpack holistic ways of supporting the body through menopause – that feel aligned, sustainable, and balanced.
With so much contradictory information out there, it’s easy to feel confused about what your body needs.
This conversation breaks it all down, offering guidance that honours body wisdom and embraces a truly holistic approach to health.
🎧 Here’s what you’ll discover:
🌿 Why prescriptive advice can be counterproductive and how a flexible, personalised approach to menopause often feels best.
🌿 Simple, nourishing foods and diets that support brain health, lower inflammation, and honour what works best for you.
🌿 The value of joyful movement – from gardening to dancing – and how to find forms of exercise that make you feel good.
🌿 Tips from Ayurveda to balance your energy and promote gut health, including the benefits of cooked, warming foods.
🌿 Honest insights into navigating alcohol and sleep challenges, with gentle suggestions for finding what works best for your body.
Listen in as Dr Peta, Dr Thea and Sam discuss everything from diet and movement, to the importance of tuning into your body’s unique needs.
Resources to complement this episode:

• Listen to our previous episode Rediscovering yourself in perimenopause.
• More about Sam Lindsay-German and her healing work with women.
• Join Sam for Sadhana recorded live each weekday at 5am in The Calm Room.

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This podcast is for information and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.