The Menopause Space

May 12 2024
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The Menopause Space is a weekly, discussion-based podcast which provides a toolkit for the community to better understand the issues surrounding perimenopause and menopause.Our goal is to break down the taboos surrounding menopause in Hong Kong, with expert advice and insight from some of the territory’s leading experts on the topic.Through a series of candid and authentic conversations, we open the dialogue on women's wellness, from nutrition and exercise, to HRT, sex and intimacy and closing the menopause gap in Hong Kong.The Menopause Space is a community for women to lead a confident, healthy and strong midlife, and for those around them to learn best-practice in providing support during this transition.

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Sexual Health with Jenny Fielding

May 12 2024 31 mins  
Today's episode is with expert women's health physiotherapist, Jenny Fielding. We talk about a very taboo topic, sex and sexual health, the pain that women may experience during sex, what lubrication is best for you and how to choose a lubrication so that you don't have to suffer with vaginal dryness.Jenny explains why it's important to make friends with your pelvic floor and under

Nutrition and lifestyle tips for a good night's sleep

May 05 2024 11 mins  
Poor sleep is one of the most common complaints of women during perimenopause and menopause.A 2015, survey conducted by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that sleep problems increased significantly for women aged 40-59 years, who were experiencing perimenopause. The key data from the survey showed:56% of women slept less than 7 hours a night24.8% of women

TCM vs HRT with Master Ruth Lee and Rebecca Lau

Apr 28 2024 38 mins  
Our knowledge and understanding of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has grown in recent years and thankfully women are now more informed about the benefits and risks. However some women still have reservations and would like to know about alternatives therapies to support their transition. Today, Lisa chats with Master Ruth Lee, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner an

How can nutrition support your midlife health destination?

Apr 21 2024 13 mins  
Each of us has a unique health destination. This can range from reducing cholesterol, improving our waistline to getting a better nights sleep. Nutrition and how we nourish our bodies plays a key role in reaching all of these goals. Today, Lisa explains why investing in how you eat can positively impact your health in midlife.Today's episode is brought to you by Reset 40, an all-in

Podiatry in Menopause with Alex Duff

Apr 12 2024 38 mins  
Alexandra is a UK trained Podiatrist who arrived in Hong Kong in 2007. She has a been practicing Podiatry for almost 30 years and has had an accomplished career in all facets of Podiatric Medicine which include Clinical Tutor for the undergraduate Podiatry degree for University of Sunderland, Chief Podiatrist in a NHS Hospital Trust and was Podiatry Advisor for the NHS Modernisatio

Carbohydrates to Optimise Your Midlife Diet

Mar 31 2024 14 mins  
The poor carbohydrate always has a bad reputation for many reasons however carbohydrate is an umbrella term for many different types of foods. In this episode I talk you through the types of carbohydrates, their benefits to health in midlife and how you can include nutritious carbs into each meal with confidence.Over on The Menopause Space, you can find all the tools, resources and

Osteoporosis in Midlife with Judith Gould

Mar 25 2024 37 mins  
Judith Gould is Director of Posture Plus and Senior Physiotherapist. Judith graduated from the University of Queensland in 1987. After working in hospitals and private practices around Australia and Saudi Arabia, she arrived in Hong Kong in 1994. Judith completed her Pilates rehabilitation training in 1996 and a Master's degree in 2001 which examined 3-D measurement of posture and

Gut Health in Menopause

Mar 17 2024 16 mins  
The overwhelm of nutrition and how you eat can often seem unachievable. In this episode UK Registered Nutritionist, and our host Lisa Tarquini, talks about changes in the gut in midlife and how to manage these changes.Over on The Menopause Space, you can find all the tools, resources and training to support yourself or others impacted by menopause. Evidence-based research, educatio

Training Women in Midlife with David Markham

Mar 09 2024 45 mins  
David Markham, manager of the Hybrid Gym and his team are committed to furthering their education in women's health in order to provide personalised personal training. This conversation was both insightful and refreshing bringing attention to the importance of strength training for women, health over diet culture and the sense of community in a gym setting.Huge thank you to David a

Nutrition Basics - How to get started

Mar 02 2024 13 mins  
The overwhelm of nutrition and how you eat can often seem unachievable. In this episode UK Registered Nutritionist, and our host Lisa Tarquini, explains the first steps of getting started and how to simply achieve your nutrition goals.Over on The Menopause Space, you can find all the tools, resources and training to support yourself or others impacted by menopause. Evidence-based r