Today we interview Dr. Jayashri Kulkarni, a leading expert in women's mental health and hormones. She discusses her career path and passion for improving women's mental health treatment, particularly in relation to hormonal influences. Dr. Kulkarni highlights the impact of COVID-19 on women's mental health and the increased interest in women's health issues. She emphasizes the challenges menopausal women face in the workplace, particularly brain fog, anxiety, and depression, which can lead to career setbacks, and the need for better understanding and support for women experiencing menopause-related cognitive and emotional symptoms. Learn more about the Meno-D self test here: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/her-centre/education/resources/menopause-depression

Today's guest Robyn Cruikshank shares her menopause journey. For Robyn, the onset of perimenopause coincided with two breast cancer diagnoses, and turned her world upside down. In this epidsode, Robyn describes how she prioritized creating a sense of calm and groundedness to help her get through menopause, and how it is a foundational step in her work with women now, as a practitioner. Here are some ways you can connect with Robyn: https://www.rebalanceher.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyncruickshank/ https://www.facebook.com/rebalancehercoaching https://www.instagram.com/rebalanceher_healthcoaching/

Today, Natalie Moore and Lisa Saunders discussed the importance of community and connection, particularly for women in midlife. Natalie and Lisa, co-owners of Health Collective, emphasized the value of having a supportive community that understands and accepts you at a time of life when you are facing big life challenges and feeling lonely and/or isolated. They highlighted the evolution of connections as one gets older and the importance of finding like-minded individuals. We also touched on the significance of connections in mental, emotional, and physical health, with a particular emphasis on the importance of embracing positive relationships in life's transitions. Learn more about Natalie and Lisa's Let's Talk community here.