Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo

Joanna Griffiths founded the undergarment company KNIX 12 years ago and she hasn't looked back since. Famous for its leak proof underwear, KNIX has grown into a global brand. Though Joanna sold 80% of it to a Swedish firm a few years ago for a cool $320 million, she remains at the helm of the company and is constantly innovating and bringing new products to the market with attentio

Have you ever thought about what you want the last years, months or weeks of your life to look like? What if you or a loved one is diagnosed with an unexpected illness, or you are injured in some way - what do you hope your care will be? Where will you be? Who will be taking care of you? Who would you want making decisions for you about your health, your care and even your life if

Money expert Pattie Lovett-Reid guides us through the steps of how to make, save and plan our finances to handle all life's events as we age, from paying for kids' education, retirement, unexpected 'grey divorce', illness, long-term care and even living longer than your partner or having enough money to last our entire life. Episode supported by @felixhealthca (https://www.instagra

Whether you're 25 or 85, who doesn't want to have the best skin possible? Whether it's protecting it from sun damage, repairing your skin from past damage or keeping it looking as good as possible as we age, what are the best lotions, potions and treatments to keep it looking its best? Age your way with dermatologist Dr. Lisa Kellett of DLK on Avenue. She breaks down how to protect

Feeling bloated, gassy, backed up? Have you noticed changes in your bowel movements as you've aged? You're not alone. Nearly 40% of older adults have one or more age-related digestive symptoms each year. Gastroenterologist Dr. Colleen Parker takes us on a fascinating tour of our gastrointestinal system and our gut microbiome, and tells us what changes as we get older, why we might

The next frontier for employers in the workplace is providing comprehensive menopause support for employees going through the transition. Retaining top talent in women 40+ is an economic imperative so where do employers go to offer this care? In this episode, my guest Angela Johnson of sanoMidLife details how her company builds comprehensive menopause benefits for employers. She sh

So, you're learning more about menopause every day, but how much does your workplace support you in your journey? Does your boss know or care what you're going through? There are 10 million women aged 40 and up in Canada. Two million are between the ages of 45 and 55, and if they're in the workplace, many are in their peak earning years. The majority of us will experience menopause

So, you're in perimenopause, but how well is your partner supporting you? Need some help? This is the episode for you and them! Life coach and founder of menopause support group Fontanne, Tammy Faulds (@innertravelcoach (https://www.instagram.com/innertravelcoach/?hl=en)) and author of "Menopocalypse", fitness and women's health expert, Amanda Thebe (@amanda.thebe (https://www.inst

If doctors aren't getting menopause education in medical school, then where and how do they get it? Board Director at the Canadian Menopause Society and menopause specialist, Dr. Shafeena Premji takes us behind the scenes at menopause societies to tell us how they work, who reviews research and how they come to determine treatment guidelines for doctors and health care practitioner

Everyone seems to be discussing hormone therapy these days, but there is still a lot of confusion among women and doctors about who can and cannot take it. It's time to get the answers with the doctors that the other doctors go to for guidance - menopause specialists Dr. Michelle Jacobson and Dr. Iliana Lega. Why do fears about hormone therapy persist? Can someone with a history of