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Pause for Menopause

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Welcome to the Pause for Menopause Podcast. Menopause has far-reaching emotional, physiological, psychological, and sociological consequences for every woman of a certain age group and those close to her. In response, Pause for Menopause is here to inform, empower, and encourage women of all ages - and men - not just to prepare for, understand, and survive menopause - but to thrive through menopause.

Location:

South Africa

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Welcome to the Pause for Menopause Podcast. Menopause has far-reaching emotional, physiological, psychological, and sociological consequences for every woman of a certain age group and those close to her. In response, Pause for Menopause is here to inform, empower, and encourage women of all ages - and men - not just to prepare for, understand, and survive menopause - but to thrive through menopause.

Language:

English


Episodes
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DAY 14 - Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause Impacts on Workplace and Career

10/30/2023
Dont miss the bootcamp finale! And... drop a note with your feedback on the Bootcamp. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:08:43

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DAY 13 - Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Self-Care and Menopause

10/29/2023
In this session, Sue takes you through self-care 101!! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:06:06

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DAY 12 - Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause, Sex Drive and Sexual Function

10/28/2023
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Duration:00:06:59

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DAY 11 - Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Mental Health

10/27/2023
A practical look at mental health during menopause and what you can do to thrive in your mental wellbeing! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:07:46

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DAY 10 - Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Breast Cancer

10/27/2023
Identify the modifiable risk factors for breast cancer and minimize your risk for breast cancer. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:07:06

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DAY 9 - Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Heart Disease

10/25/2023
There is a lot you can do to protect your heart from the effects of oestrogen depletion. Lets do it! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:09:55

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DAY 8 - Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Bone Health

10/24/2023
A great topic for the Bootcamp... Get on top of this symptom which usually creeps up on women! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:08:26

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DAY 7- Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Cognitive Function

10/23/2023
A topic not well understood is now available to you in a simple - to - understand and summarized format! Listen now and clear up the fog!! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:08:05

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DAY 6 - Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Bladder Control

10/22/2023
This Bootcamp sessions includes a fantastic bladder control self-survey challenge. Listen and take the challenge! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:08:50

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Day 5 - Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Deep Dive into Menopause and Sleep Disturbances

10/21/2023
The what and the why of sleep disturbances during menopause and what you can do to improve the quantity and quality of sleep. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:11:06

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Day 4 - Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Deep Dive into Menopause and Weight Gain

10/20/2023
Seize the power to maintain healthy weight during menopause! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:10:11

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Day 3 - Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Deep dive into hot flashes

10/19/2023
Hot flashes at your fingertips - plus - your daily Bootcamp challenge! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:04:16

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Day 2 - Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Debunking Common Menopause Myths

10/18/2023
Take a moment to separate truth from fiction... and contribute to challenging misconceptions surrounding menopause. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:06:38

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Day 1 - Menopause 101: Biology, Symptoms and Management of Menopause

10/18/2023
A high pace overview of menopause basics - and - for the first time - a Bootcamp Challenge! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:10:12

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Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp '23 Trailer

10/17/2023
Welcome to Sue’s Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp 2023! The Bootcamp is designed to bring together a comprehensive set of menopause-related topics in a simple, truncated, yet factually accurate manner. The Bootcamp builds on a basic knowledge of menopause to empower women in various stages of their journey with menopause – including those who are yet to enter peri-menopause. This 14-day Bootcamp brings new content and a new boot camp challenge daily. Take charge and thrive through menopause! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:04:16

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In conversation with a modern-day Queen Mother

10/9/2023
Daring to believe we can make menopause an issue of national policy! A view from the parliamentary chamber. Introducing the new voice of menopause in Ghana! Sue unveils the inimitable Honourable Abla Dzifa Gomashie. A fascinating conversation! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:01:12:10

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Beauty, worth, belonging and the menopause years

9/28/2023
Social constructs which value women based on the aesthetic appeal of their bodies and their childbearing function is basis of the stigma surrounding ageing and the menopause transition. Sue welcomes Rukudzo Wazara, a woman of many competencies, to Pause for Menopause Podcast. Together they discuss some ways in which women can develop a healthier mindset about their beauty, worth and belonging. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:01:08:22

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Don't just struggle - make it count!

9/18/2023
Find out how a woman in Zimbabwe has embraced the menopause challenge and is now the answer to over 3,000 women across Africa who are also going through menopause. Sue's courageous guest, is Primrose Hove - better known as 'Coach Prim', a seasoned Human Resources practitioner. So the episode also explores how your human resources department can be more supportive to women going through menopause. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:00:57:30

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'Menopause friendly workplace’ doesn’t have to be an oxymoron

9/11/2023
The workplace is often the nexus of manifestations of gender, age, and race discrimination – the very factors which play an important role in the stigma and discrimination associated with menopause. Sue welcomes Deborah Garlick to Pause for Menopause Podcast to discuss efforts being made to make the idea of a ‘menopause-friendly workplace’ a reality. Deborah is the Founder of Henpicked, UK’s fastest-growing online community of women who ‘weren’t born yesterday' and is Director of Menopause in the Workplace, a market leader training companies on menopause. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:01:00:50

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Menopause really does start in your brain, not your mind!

9/4/2023
Sue and Dr Nicole Jaff, North American certified menopause practitioner and researcher from South Africa bring you to the cutting edge of menopause research. The conversation includes the latest evidence on the dreaded 'brain fog' phenomenon and other cognitive disturbances in menopause. Also a fascinating discussion about accurately identifying the stages of menopause! This packed episode also explores the role and relevance of menopause solidarity institutions across the world. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa

Duration:01:18:50