Sexy Ageing: Embracing Life beyond 40
Episodes
EPISODE 105: Unlocking Midlife Brain Health with a Cognitive Scientist
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sexy Ageing podcast, host Tracy Minnoch-Nuku speaks with cognitive neuroscientist Therese Huston about brain health, particular...
MIND: Menopause at Work: Diversity and Inclusion Matter
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sexy Aging podcast, host Tracy Minnoch-Nuku speaks with Lisa Mulligan, CEO and founder of Culture Ministry, about the importanc...
EPISODE 103: When a Man talks Menopause
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sexy Ageing podcast, host Tracy Minnoch-Nuku speaks with Joe Hoye, a fitness professional dedicated to empowering women over 40...
EPISODE 102: The Fog has Cleared
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sexy Ageing podcast, host Tracy Minnoch-Nuku and guest Stella MacGregor discuss the journey from perimenopause to postmenopause...
EPISODE 101: Are we STILL Drinking?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Tracy discusses the impact of alcohol on menopause with guest Ange Chappel, founder of the Mind the Sip app. They exp...
EPISODE 100 - The Everything Menopause Conversation
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
100 Episodes in the Sexy Ageing Podcast! And how fitting that I get to speak with Niki Bezzant, Author of “This Changes Everything: the honest guid...
BODY: The Metabolism Meltdown with Lara Briden ND
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s up with my metabolism? Has my metabolism slowed down because of menopause? In this episode with Lara Briden ND, we discuss her research into ...
BODY: Help me SLEEP!
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take sleep for granted until we begin waking up multiple times through the night, as is the case for many women as they enter the menopause life st...
MIND: The NEW Perimenopause
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since I've had a conversation with another woman in her menopause life stage. About 10 months ago, Tarryn accidentally went ...
BODY: PMDD and Hormonal Health with Dr Ceri Cashell
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PMDD - Pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, can affect up to 20% of the female population yet very little is known about it. Many of us can attest to PM...
MIND: ADHD and Menopause
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kirstin Bouse is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with nearly 3 decades of experience. Over the past 15 or so years, she’s found herself worki...
MIND: Fitness Support for Midlife Women
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I met Mish Wright at the recent Fuel Women's Fitness Business Summit in Auckland, New Zealand. I knew we would hit it off and so this podcast inte...
MIND: Transitions and Transformation in Midlife
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kylie Gates is the Creative Director for Les Mills International, a Transformation Coach AND my Co-Host for the Women's Wellness Retreat in Bali i...
BODY: When MHT (menopause hormone therapy) isn't working
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MHT - menopause hormone therapy - also known as HRT is one of the the first line treatments for women suffering from menopause symptoms. 80% of women ...
MIND: The Women Circle Switzerland
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A shocking realisation that no one was talking freely about menopause in Switzerland, was the catalyst for the work of Dr Adrian Krahn and Dr Joelle Z...
BODY: From Pregnancy to Perimenopause with Dr Premitha Damodaran
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Premitha Damodaran is an icon in Malaysia. As a leading OB/GYN in Malaysia, she has also led the conversation and support for menopause for the las...
MIND: That Post-Menopause Life with Chrissy Hearn
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chrissy Hearn is a riot! With a TikTok handle of "Chrissy50andcranky", Chrissy brings laughter and lightness to women worldwide with her mus...
MIND: Menopause the Natural Way with Kirsty Strowger
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s insulting how a supplement brand can pop out ONE product to fix ALL your symptoms - we aren’t about that” Kirsty Strowger From beauty ...
MIND: Menopause and Mindfulness
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cara Bradley, a seasoned mind-body expert and menopause performance coach with over 30 years of experience, is widely acknowledged for her transformat...
MIND: Psilocybin and Women's Health
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author Jennifer Chesak is a medical journalist and fact-checker who knows what it’s like to live with chronic illness and get medically gaslighted. ...
MIND: The Reinvention Queen
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife can be confronting AND it can also be a time to reinvent the second half of your life. I've often spoken of my desire to live the second h...
BODY: The No-BS Way to Exercise in Midlife
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Nikki Ellis, Owner of Cinch Training in Melbourne, Australia. Nikki is a passionate PT and thriving entrepreneur. She is...
SOUL: Muslim and Menopause
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest, Aamilah is a pioneer in the world of menopause. An expert by lived in experience, she enables women to advocate for themselves and empowers ...
BODY: The Impact of Evolution on Reproduction and Menopause
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the author of “A Brief History of the Female Body” releasing in August 2023, Dr Deena Emera helps to unpack the purpose of menopause and shares...
MIND: Navigating Menopause in the Workplace
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Helen Brown, Head of Media and Investment at PHD in New Zealand. Helen and I have actually met in person, unlike so many of my guest...
MIND: The Rise of the Queenager
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanor Mills is a journalist, diversity campaigner and entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Editor in Chief of noon.org.uk a new platform for women i...
MIND: Body Dysmorphia in Midlife
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Body dysmorphia, a distressing psychological condition, manifests as a distorted perception of one's appearance. This internal struggle becomes ev...
MIND: Passion, Purpose and Leadership with Leisl Klaebe
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leisl Klaebe and I met online through the Women in Fitness Association L.E.A.D program at the perfect pivot point for both of us. The L.E.A.D program ...
MIND: Sanjith Shetty is a man on a menopause mission
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sanjith and I connected over LinkedIn and the topic "menopause". My curiosity was piqued. I'm used to seeing fellow GenX women building ...
BODY: The whole down low on Surgical Menopause with Dr Linda Dear
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from Episodes 74 and 75 with women who have experienced a hysterectomy and been thrown into surgical menopause, I unpack this topic with ...
MIND: From Trauma to Healing in Midlife
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: there is a discussion that touches on sexual abuse that may be triggering Rebecca E Chandler is an author and survivor of childhood sexual ab...
BODY: Surgical Menopause: a personal story
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie Joyal is a French Canadian living in New Zealand. Faced with a diagnosis for endometriosis and pre-cancerous cells on her ovaries, Emilie was a...
BODY: Menopause for the South Asian Woman
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As I come closer to 24 months of podcast episodes for Sexy Ageing, it feels like my list of questions are getting longer! one of the BIG questions is ...
MIND: Managing Your Health for Longevity
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Salenger is the author of “Sidelined: How Women Manage and Mismanage their Health”. Sue wrote her first book at the age of 80. In this podcast...
MIND: My Menopause BFF - everybody needs one!
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becks McCulloch is 46 and had perimenopause symptoms for 7 years before knowing what they were. She just suffered. I want to highlight at this point t...
MIND: Menopause is our Superpower with Andrea Donsky
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've been a fan of Andrea Donsky since I discovered her on TikTok of all places? Andrea is a pioneer and visionary in the Health + Wellness Industry...
BODY: Skin Challenges in Menopause
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ginni Mansberg has been a GP for almost 30 years, is a featured doctor on the Sunrise Breakfast Show in Australia, the author of "The M Word: how t...
BODY: Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance and the effect of Oestrogen on Cognitive Function
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know the title of the podcast might seems a bit confronting but I believe it's important to understand that there is a lot to unpack when it comes t...
BODY: The OG of Natural Menopause Management
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a complete fangirl moment interviewing the iconic Maryon Stewart - I'll call her the OG of natural menopause management. With 28 books under he...
BODY: The One about Vaginal Dryness (Part Two)
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Georgina is an angel to 1000's of women around the world that have suffered with vaginal dryness - a symptom of menopause. Georgina's own personal sto...
BODY: The One about Vaginal Dryness (Part One)
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Samantha Newman is a rockstar women's health specialist with a personal interest in supporting women through menopause. In this World Menopause Day...
BODY: Elite Athletes in Midlife
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clare McCulloch has achieved a feat not too many people have. She has taken up a very competitive sport in her 40's, made the National team and compet...
BODY: Fitness Trainers Talk Menopause
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do fitness trainers manage their menopause symptoms? It's a NEW discussion for those of us within the fitness industry as many women I know that w...
BODY: Nutrition for Menopause
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been searching for the answers on what and how you should be eating during the menopause transition, then this is the episode for you! Lisa ...
MIND: Move it or Lose it - TRUTH!
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you have two international fitness professionals/podcasters/authors together on the same podcast? A very passionate discussion ab...
BODY: Getting Your Glow On with Ingrid Seaburn
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ingrid Seaburn answers all my skincare woes. As one of the last perimenopause symptoms I'm still battling with, it's so good to talk with a skincare e...
MIND: Icons and Mentors
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Kooperman - dancer, aerobics instructor, lawyer, business owner and CEO of SCW Fitness Education and Water in Motion. Sara is a leader, icon and ...
BODY: Personal Training - the beginning, the middle and now what?
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I met Mark Nutting through the MedFit Business Mastermind Program. Mark was my coach and brought extra "eyes and ears" to the direction of the Sexy Ag...
BODY: Microbiome Magic
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wanted to know what the "microbiome" is and the role it plays in your health overall, then this is the episode for you! Karin van Vliet...
BODY: Menopause in a Same Sex Relationship
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In recognition of Pride Month, I was honoured to interview my favourite same sex couple - my sister Tia Minnoch and her partner, Jenny Grant. The meno...
BODY: The "tea' on Testosterone with Dr Shahzadi Harper
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Big question here - why would women consider testosterone as a support aid for menopause? Dr Shahzadi Harper, based in the UK, is a menopause an...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Periods and Perimenopause
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The "period" talk in my teen years wasn't exactly positive. It was a bit taboo and I remember feeling awkward and embarrassed. Ironically, in my 50's,...
MIND: And this changes everything - Niki Bezzant
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Niki Bezzant is the author of the #1 best seller "This Changes Everything: the honest guide to menopause and perimenopause". Niki is an author, writer...
MIND: A Second Spring with Kate Codrington
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kate is a mentor, speaker, facilitator, artist, writer and has been a therapist for 30 years. A pioneering spirit, Kate was the first to graduate as a...
Chapters 11 & 12: Stress, Mood Swings and Anxiety
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal episode, I share how the perimenopause change impacted my stress and state of mind. When others may view you as a "motivated, ...
SOUL: Keeping it Real with Leah Simmons
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Simmons is a certified Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer and Kundalini Yoga Teacher. She has dedicated over 14 years to transforming people’...
SOUL: Body Positivity in Midlife
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I want to thank Kimberley Holiday-Coleman for her honest and candid interview on surviving colorectal cancer and living with a colostomy bag. In a wor...
Chapter 9 & 10: Brain Fog & Memory Loss
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to a study conducted by the British Menopause Society, 40% of women claimed to have brain fog and forgetfulness during their menopause trans...
SOUL: Dying to Live
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you spoke about death? And do you know how you would want your life to be celebrated? Do your loved ones know? I spoke with Dr ...
Chapter 8: Irregular Periods
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of the first and most noticeable symptoms for entering the perimenopause stage. This chapter is from my book "My Menopause Memoir" availab...
MIND: David Stewart is the OG SuperAger
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a follower of the SuperAge: Live Better podcast, it was a real honour to speak to David Stewart. David is the founder and the face of AGEIST, an on...
Chapter 6 & 7: Joint Pain and Tight Muscles
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 from My Menopause Memoir discuss how the changes in hormones can increase joint pain and muscle tightness. If these are sympto...
BODY: Food, the Gut and Inflammation
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the very first perimenopause symptoms I experienced was the inability to digest and process food groups that I had been perfectly OK with befor...
CHAPTER 5: Leg Cramps and Sore Feet
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 5 from "My Menopause Memoir" discusses how the changing hormones increase leg cramps and pain to feet. If this is a symptom for you, listen in...
MIND: Ann Marie McQueen is HOT!
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've been following Ann Marie McQueen's IG and TikTok accounts for her thought provoking and entertaining style of speaking about menopause. Ann Marie...
CHAPTER 3 & 4: Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 3 and 4 of My Menopause Memoir, I share about the dreaded "hot flashes/flushes" and "night sweats" that are commonly associated with menopa...
MIND: My Personal Fitness Trainer and Menopause
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marlon Woods - psychologist, DEI professional, and an international master trainer and ambassador for Les Mills International. In Marlon’s backgroun...
CHAPTER 2: FATIGUE - from My Menopause Memoir
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Off the back of Chapter 1 - Sleep Challenges, it's natural to feel like you've smacked into a wall, been run over by a bus and wishing that the day wo...
MIND: The Good Girl Confesses - Sandy Lowres
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sandy Lowres is the Founder and Creative Director for WB40: Women Beyond 40 publication. Sandy is a writer and journalist who is passionate about shar...
CHAPTER 1: SLEEP CHALLENGES - from My Menopause Memoir
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first symptom I cover from my book "My Menopause Memoir", available on Amazon.Com RESOURCES AND STUDIES FROM THE BOOK Menopause Numbers in 2030 ...
MIND: Brave, Uncut and Unfiltered with Mel Tempest
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mel Tempest is a fitness business influencer or in my opinion, a woman who influences. Her belief and tenacity to leave the fitness industry better th...
TRAILER: My Menopause Memoir BOOK
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I wrote a book - it took 9 months - just like growing a baby. And I was also filled with anxiety through the unknown of the publishing process and the...
BODY: International Women's Day
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It breaks my heart that women can't access the support and information they need to navigate the menopause stage of life. And so having Dr Samantha Ne...
BODY: Max Out Midlife
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are two midlife fitness experts and podcasters from opposite sides of the world having a catch up and discussing our respective menopause journeys....
MIND: Smashing Taboos
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fyonna Vanderwerf is based in Ontario, Canada. She is a former IronWoman, Competitive Bodybuilder and the owner of HIVE Muskoka - a fitness facility f...
SOUL: Chapter Two
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stuck in a rut? Sick of the "grind"? Yep, we've all been through it or maybe even still going through it! It's a genuine moment for midlifer's that yo...
SOUL: Mastering Midlife Meditation
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the FIRST podcast Episode for 2022! And what a great way to start the year with a discussion on gratitude and the power of meditation. My gues...
BODY: Stem Cells - Gotta Have 'Em!
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I have been a fortunate recipient to the positives of stem cell regeneration after rebuilding cartilage in my knee 10 years ago. Speaking with Dr Joy ...
SOUL: Calling all Silver Sirens
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Faith Agugu, a former catwalk model in London and Australia, is the founder of the Silver Sirens Community. As a practicing psychotherapist in Austral...
SOUL: Let's Talk About Sex
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An amazing conversation with Susan Jarvis, Founder of The Spicy Boudoir - an online resource providing pleasure toys and education for Over 50's and m...
MIND: Is Male Menopause a Thing?
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Claire and James Davis are the husband and wife team behind behind multi-award winning coaching and fitness company 38 Degrees North. The couple have ...
SOUL: World Menopause Day - Special Episode
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate World Menopause Day, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Connor, the founder of Menopause Over Martinis* - the dinner party where th...
BODY: The Science of Ageing with Dr Sandra Kaufmann
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sandra Kaufmann is the founder of The Kaufmann Anti-aging Institute, a forward-thinking educational company, with the overarching goal of educating...
MIND: Tick the Bucket List
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tania Dalton is 52, a healthy ageing coach and personal trainer with a special interest in helping women thrive in menopause. Although fit and healthy...
MIND: Embrace the CHANGE
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Shuckburgh is a certified NLP practitioner and Life Coach and Founder of Marvellous Midlife and the recently launched Menopause Hive! She...
MIND: Menopause in the Workplace
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeanette Kehoe-Perkinson and I discuss how menopause affects women in the workplace. Jeanette's personal experience with her transition through menopa...
MIND: Chicks and Chat
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shirley introduces herself as a Menopause Chick. Now 52, Shirley's perimenopause journey began a little over 10 years ago. Sore boobs, sleep deprivati...
BODY:The HRT Chronicles
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“A full 50% of the population will experience menopause, but confusion about its symptoms – and the options for treating them – remains widespre...
BODY: Endometriosis and Menopause
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ana Gonzalez Herrera has made it her mission to educate women on the changes that hormones make to their bodies. Ana is the Founder and CEO of the Hor...
SOUL: Global Meno-Warriors
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Friend is an Author, Theatre Director, Actor and Radio Presenter. She founded Quirky Bird in 2015 and is the Resident Director at The Alma Tavern...
BODY: Meno Happy Pause
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vaginal dryness impacts each of us in different ways. Research has shown that more than 50% of women will suffer with vaginal dryness though this figu...
BODY: How to exercise in your 40's and beyond!
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Once you hit your mid-40's and beyond, the exercise you used to do doesn't seem to yield the same results as before. Thats's where Debra Atkinson come...
BODY: I Need to Pee
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Vopni is a self professed pelvic health evangelist and is also known as The Vagina Coach. She has a BA in Psychology and a postgraduate certificat...
BODY: Hormonal2Hot
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chrissie McDonald, a fellow fitness Kiwi, shares her story and tips on the changes you need to make to your exercise regime once your hormones change ...
SOUL: Through the Lens
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aleksandra Walker, a photographer based in Sydney, Australia is breaking ground with her unique project of celebrating women over 45. Her gorgeous pho...
SOUL: When I grow up I want to be....
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lisbeth Helms! Lisbeth is a Danish expatriate residing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I got to know Lisbeth through the classes I was teaching at Fire Sta...
MIND: Hormone Hell to Health
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Snowdon-Darling nearly died giving birth leaving her physically and emotionally wrecked for years afterwards. Claire's acceleration towards an ...
BODY: The one about HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy)
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I previously believed that HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy) was off the table for me - don't ask me why. I guess I always thought it was for women t...
BODY: Stress and Menopause
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Counsel is a Menopause Educator who specialises in helping women embrace the changes that are happening to their body as they move through thei...
MIND: The "C" word, "M word" and F-bombs
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sacha Coburn blows up this episode with her story of surviving breast cancer and how that influences her life choices today. Sacha is the Co-Founder o...