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Struggling with weight loss during perimenopause can be like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube in the dark—frustrating and often futile. But light is at hand! In this flashback episode, I shatter the age-old myth that age is a barrier to shedding weight, and instead, I focus on the reasons why weight can increase over 40 and what you can do about it. As I dissect the hormonal rollercoaster that can throw a wrench into your metabolism, including its effects on thyroid function and insulin levels, you’ll learn why these changes are more than just a bump on the road—they are the map to understanding your body's new weight loss landscape. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

Your metabolism hasn’t “given up” on you. When weight creeps on in your 40s and 50s even though you’re eating less and trying harder, it can feel personal and hopeless. I want to flip that story, because what’s usually happening in perimenopause and menopause is adaptation: your body is responding to hormone shifts, muscle loss, stress chemistry, and years of dieting in the most human way possible, by trying to keep you safe. I dig into what metabolism actually means beyond calorie burn, including thyroid output, insulin sensitivity, appetite regulation, and how your body decides to store fat or use fuel. I break down why fluctuating oestrogen can affect insulin and fat storage, how cortisol and chronic stress can drive cravings while telling the body to conserve energy, and why repeated restriction can trigger adaptive thermogenesis, making weight loss feel harder over time. Then I get practical. I share the core reset priorities I see work consistently for women’s health: adequate protein to support lean muscle, regular meals to steady blood glucose, and strength training as a non negotiable for metabolism, cognition, and long term bone health. We also talk about guarding sleep and managing stress because without those foundations, even the best nutrition plan can stall. If you’re feeling stuck, listen through, take one bite sized change, and reach out if you want personalised direction. Subscribe or follow so you don’t miss next week, share this with a friend who’s battling perimenopause weight gain, and please leave a review if it helps.  Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

Fat loss after 40 can feel unfair. You eat less, you push harder in the gym, you try to be “good” all week and somehow your body responds by holding on tighter. In today's episode I unpack why that happens for women in perimenopause and menopause, and why the old calories-in-calories-out mindset often creates the exact stress chemistry that stalls progress.  I walk through the 5 biggest fat loss mistakes women over 40 still make: under-eating (including skipped meals and low-calorie plans), over-exercising and relying on cardio without recovery, inconsistent protein intake, ignoring sleep quality, and the all-or-nothing mindset that turns one imperfect moment into a full reset on Monday. Along the way we connect the dots between cortisol, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, cravings, muscle loss, and metabolic rate, with practical guidance you can apply immediately. Expect clear advice on protein targets, why strength training matters more than ever, how healthy fats support inflammation, and why sleep is a weight loss tool, not a luxury.  If you want personalised help, I also share how to enquire about the GLOW Protocol via a free peri weight loss assessment. Subscribe or follow so you don’t miss next week, and if this resonated, share it with a friend and leave a five-star review. What’s the one habit you’ll focus on for the next seven days? Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

I have a special guest this week on the pod and we’re putting peri and weight loss myths to bed with a practical, physiology-first chat with Erin Rimmer, my gorgeous colleague at The Perimenopause Path Clinic. -She's a Clinical Naturopath and Life Coach who absolutely loves supporting women through the perimenopause experience. We talk about what women are really coming to us for - stubborn weight gain, broken sleep, brain fog, anxiety, and sudden mood shifts that feel out of control. Erin explains why progesterone changes can hit the brain hard, why the same symptom can need completely different solutions, and why “normal” hormone blood tests don’t always reflect what’s happening day to day. We also dig into the unsexy but powerful foundations that move the needle - thyroid checks, blood sugar stability, inflammation markers, and the sleep habits that make everything easier. You’ll also hear our view on symptoms women get told to tolerate, like heavy or painful periods, painful sex, bloating, reflux, constipation, or diarrhoea, and why “normal for me” isn’t necessarily 'normal'. Erin shares how coaching, accountability, and support help women follow a plan without perfectionism, plus her updated perspective on MHT and how we work alongside medications without judgement. If you’re ready for personalised perimenopause support that focuses on real health and sustainable results, hit follow, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find us. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

The rules of metabolism change in midlife, and so should your strategy. In this episode I explore how a unique plan, real coaching, and supportive accountability beat willpower and hacks, especially when hormones shift and life gets noisy. Drawing on recent clinical research and years of practice, I unpack why even brief, structured coaching leads to better weight loss, stronger adherence, and a calmer mind. I share a candid story from my own experience with the gym - how weekly check-ins with a coach delivered bigger strength gains in six weeks than I’d seen in years. That experience mirrors what I see with clients: information is abundant, but transformation comes from structure, feedback, and consistency. I dig into the science of supportive accountability, how it reduces decision fatigue, stabilises blood sugar, and helps rebuild metabolic flexibility with targeted protein and macro-aware meals. I also tackle weight loss injections with a clear-eyed view. Yes, they can curb appetite and improve glucose control, but plateaus and weight regain are common without a nutrition plan, protein targets, and progressive strength training. Muscle is a metabolic organ, essential for bone health, insulin sensitivity, and long-term vitality. Protect it with a high-protein, anti-inflammatory approach and a muscle-preserving program. The winning formula is simple and powerful: a clear plan that respects your hormones, coaching that adapts to real life, and accountability that keeps you moving forward. Ready to stop guessing and start progressing? Subscribe for weekly insights, share this with a friend who needs support, and leave a review so more women can find the help they deserve. If you want tailored guidance, book a free Peri Weight Loss Assessment—let’s map the exact plan your body needs now. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

Wanting to look good in your 40s, 50s and beyond shouldn’t come with guilt, yet so many women feel like it does. I’m Susie Garden, naturopath and clinical nutritionist, and I’m getting honest about the weird moral judgement that shows up the moment a woman mentions skincare, hair colour, injectables, laser, or any kind of aesthetic treatment. Why does self care suddenly become “vanity” at midlife, and who decided there are only two options: do nothing and prove you’ve “embraced ageing”, or do something and get accused of chasing youth? We dig into the double standards that make ageing feel like a no win game, especially when celebrity “natural ageing” is often backed by professional lighting, expert support, and editing. I also talk about a phrase that sounds like a compliment but carries a sting: “you look great for your age”. Underneath it sits an assumption that looking good is unexpected as we get older. I’d rather we focus on vitality, health, and confidence than guessing someone’s age. Perimenopause and menopause add another layer, because the changes can be fast and confronting. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I don’t look like me,” you’re not alone. We connect the dots between hormones, collagen decline, sleep, stress, gut health, nutrition and the way your skin and face can change. I share how my inside-out approach to women’s health now meets the outside-in world through my skin clinic on the Gold Coast, and the ethical line I won’t cross: I’m not here to sell insecurity. Take my challenge as you listen: when you say “I want to look younger”, what do you actually mean? Less tired, more energised, healthier skin, stronger, more like yourself? If this lands for you, subscribe or follow, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find the conversation. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

The DEXA scan report lands and my heart sinks for a second - I’m still osteopenic. But when I slow down, look properly at the data, and then dive into the research, the story changes completely and it becomes one of the most useful mindset lessons I’ve learned about women’s health in perimenopause and menopause. My spinal bone density has increased by 3.5% over two years. My femoral neck improves slightly, my hip stays stable, and nothing points to a concerning downward trend. We talk about why bone remodelling is slow, why single-digit percentage changes can be meaningful, and why DEXA scans have normal measurement variability. I also explain why it matters to scan at the same facility and what “least significant change” can add to the conversation, so you’re not judging your progress on a label alone. Then I share what I think is helping: menopause hormone therapy under medical guidance (including the evidence for body identical estradiol and why different products aren’t interchangeable), progressive strength training with proper progression, and the value of a personal trainer if you’re managing injuries or you need help lifting heavy safely. We also zoom out to nourishment and bone health nutrition, including protein and key micronutrients, plus my concerns about muscle and bone loss being discussed around GLP-1 weight loss injections when food intake drops too far. If you’re chasing a health goal and feeling like you’re “not there yet”, this will help you measure what matters: the direction you’re travelling, not just the finish line. Subscribe or follow, share this with a friend who needs stronger bones, and if it resonates, leave a five-star review or DM me on Instagram with your biggest takeaway. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

You can be doing everything “right” in midlife and still be losing bone without a single symptom. After heading in for my two year follow up DEXA scan, I talk straight up about the thing most women never think to check - bone mineral density, osteopenia, and what it means for your future mobility.  We unpack what a DEXA scan actually measures (hip and spine), how the T-score works, and why the raw numbers and your personal risk factors matter more than a single label. I also share why I had to advocate for herself with my GP, why many women in Australia won’t be offered testing until much later, and how getting data early creates options rather than fear.  From there, we connect the dots between perimenopause, menopause, and accelerated bone loss as oestrogen declines. You’ll get practical, clinician-informed guidance on nutrition and supplementation (calcium from food, vitamin D testing, and why vitamin K matters), plus the real cornerstone of bone health: safe, progressive resistance training, impact, and building muscle to reduce falls and protect independence. We also touch on protein, weight loss approaches that can backfire, and where menopause hormone therapy (MHT) fits into the bone conversation.  If you want a body that lets you travel, lift, climb stairs, and live confidently for decades, press play now. Subscribe or follow, share this with a woman you care about, and leave a review if it helps. What’s one bone health habit you’re ready to start this week? Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

Can maintaining good gut health actually balance your hormones? You bet it can! Join me, Susie Garden, in this enlightening flashback episode of the Ageless and Awesome podcast as we unravel the mysteries of the estrobolome and its crucial role in oestrogen modulation. Learn how the enzyme beta-glucuronidase, produced by your gut microbiome, not only helps metabolise and remove toxins but also it's link with chronic constipation, autoimmune diseases, and even certain cancers. This episode emphasises why understanding and optimising your gut health is essential, especially for women facing hormone imbalances during perimenopause and menopause. Discover the actionable steps to achieve optimal gut health and hormone balance. I’ll share insights on tracking your stool patterns and how they can signal underlying gut issues that may be affecting your mood, periods and hormone balance. Hear an inspiring client story that underscores the importance of open communication with healthcare providers and the power of informed self-care. We’ll delve into the significance of beta-glucuronidase levels and how to support your estrobolome and gut microbiome with practical advice you can apply immediately. But we don’t stop there. We also explore the nutritional aspect of gut health, emphasising the need to address inflammation and heal conditions like leaky gut. Learn about the benefits of prebiotics like PHGG, and why hydration, fibre, and a diet rich in fresh, colourful fruits and vegetables are vital. I'll also touch on how farming practices, food freshness, and stress management can impact your gut and hormone health. Tune in for a wealth of information that’s not just about feeling good, but living ageless and awesome! Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

You know that moment - Tuesday morning, bathroom mirror, and somehow your face looks a little flatter, drier, or more tired even though nothing “happened”. If your trusted skincare and makeup suddenly stop behaving in your 40s or 50s, you’re not imagining it and you’re not doing anything wrong. Your skin is responding to one of the biggest hormonal shifts of your life. I walk through what perimenopause and menopause can do to skin health, starting with oestrogen. Your skin has oestrogen receptors, so changing hormones affect collagen, elastin, hydration, circulation, healing, and the strength of your skin barrier. That’s why dryness can feel relentless, why fine lines can seem to appear quickly, and why foundation that once looked flawless can start sitting in lines or turning patchy. I also share a key stat that helps many women feel less shocked: collagen loss can accelerate after menopause, and the cumulative effect becomes visible all at once. We also talk about what actually helps. I’m all for evidence-based skincare, but products have limits if the internal environment is working against you. Sleep, stress, inflammation, protein, healthy fats, and blood sugar all influence whether your skin can repair and glow. Professional treatments can absolutely support results, but they work best as a complement to strong daily habits, not a replacement. If you want clearer skin advice with less noise and more science, press play, then share this with a friend who’s staring at the mirror wondering what changed. Subscribe or follow, leave a five-star review if it helped, and come say hi on Instagram with your biggest skin question. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

You know that moment when you catch your reflection and think, when did I start looking so tired? That question comes up again and again for women in perimenopause and menopause, and it’s rarely just about vanity. Dryness, dullness, fine lines, pigmentation and a changing jawline can show up fast, and it can feel like your face is telling a story you didn’t agree to. I’m Susie Garden, naturopath and clinical nutritionist, and this week I’m sharing some personal news - I’ve bought a boutique advanced skin clinic called e-skin in Southport on the Gold Coast. It isn’t a hard pivot away from hormones, weight, sleep and gut health. It’s an expansion of the same mission: helping you feel like yourself again, from the inside and the outside, because the two are inseparable. We unpack why skin changes so dramatically in your 40s and 50s, starting with oestrogen and the skin’s oestrogen receptors. We talk collagen (including the stat that women lose around 30% in the first five years after menopause - yikes!), why stress and cortisol can dull and weaken the skin barrier, and why your skincare products may suddenly stop working. I also share my philosophy on evidence-based skincare and treatments, plus how to make choices without getting trapped by pressure to look younger. If you’re ready for a healthier, more confident approach to menopause skin, hit subscribe or follow, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review if you can. What part of your skin changes has surprised you most lately? Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

Can you really turn back the clock on your skin just by taking care of your gut? Discover the surprising connection between gut health and skin health on this week's Ageless and Awesome podcast. In this episode I explore the critical role of the estrobolome, the part of the gut microbiome that handles oestrogen metabolism, and how it impacts skin hydration, elasticity, and collagen production. As oestrogen levels fluctuate during perimenopause and menopause, understanding and nurturing a healthy estrobolome can be your secret weapon against wrinkles, dryness, and thinning skin. Ever wondered how your diet can influence your skin health during menopause? Tune in as I reveal why nourishing your body with healthy fats, whole foods, antioxidants, and prebiotic-rich foods like garlic, onions, and sweet potatoes can make a world of difference. I also delve into the importance of hydration and creating a tailored skincare routine that adapts to different environmental conditions. Plus, learn why low-tox skincare products with hyaluronic acid and vitamin A are beneficial, and why it’s better to consume probiotic-rich foods moderately instead of high-potency probiotics. Get ready to embrace vibrant, healthy skin during this transformative phase of life with practical insights and tips you won’t want to miss! Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

Feeling like you don’t recognise yourself anymore can be the most confronting part of perimenopause and it often sits beneath the better-known symptoms like weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, poor sleep, and mood swings. I’m Susie Garden, a perimenopause naturopath and clinical nutritionist, and I’m talking about the “unlisted symptom” I hear in clinic all the time: that deep sense of becoming a stranger to yourself, sometimes with tears and a lot of self-doubt. We explore how everyday changes can start rewriting your self-image. Forgetting words can feel like losing your mind, stubborn weight can feel like losing control, and irritability can feel like you’ve become someone you don’t like. I explain why this makes so much sense when hormones influence almost every system in the body including mood, memory, appetite, energy, confidence, and resilience. For many women, there’s also real grief: for the version of you who felt effortless, or for reproductive years ending earlier than expected. Naming that grief and the isolation is not “being negative” it’s being honest, and it can be the first step towards feeling steady again. Most importantly, I want you to hear this: you haven’t gone anywhere. The symptoms are real, but they’re not your identity. We talk about the mindset shift that helps most, moving from fighting your body to getting curious about what it’s asking for, whether that’s more sleep, better nutrition, strength training, less alcohol, stress support, or a proper medical review. If you’re ready to understand what’s driving your symptoms and find your way back to feeling like you, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find this support. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

Anxiety that starts in your 40s can make you question everything, especially when you have handled stressful jobs, family pressure, and life curveballs for decades. If you are waking at 2am or 3am with a racing heart, feeling on edge for “no reason”, or getting overwhelmed by everyday tasks, I want you to hear this clearly. You are not going crazy, and you are not weak. For many women, perimenopause anxiety is a hormone driven nervous system shift, not a personality change. We unpack what is happening in the brain when oestrogen and progesterone fluctuate. I explain how oestrogen supports serotonin signalling and why mood can feel less steady when those levels swing, plus why progesterone is often the first to decline and how that affects GABA, your built in calming pathway. We also talk about the “overwhelm bucket”, cortisol dysregulation, and why a body that feels constantly “on” is often responding to a different hormonal environment rather than a suddenly harder life. Then we get practical. You will hear simple strategies to stabilise blood sugar (including why protein at every meal matters), create moments of safety in your day, choose movement that regulates rather than punishes, and protect your sleep with small changes that add up. We also cover when it is time to talk to a menopause qualified GP or a clinician who truly understands perimenopause, including whether MHT could be appropriate, because there is no prize for struggling alone. If this resonates, share it with a woman who needs reassurance, then subscribe or follow so you do not miss what is coming next. If you feel like leaving a five star review, you would absolutely make my day, and if you want personalised help you can book a free peri weight loss assessment via the link in the show notes. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

You know that moment when you walk into a room and completely forget why you’re there, or you lose a word mid-sentence and suddenly feel embarrassed and frustrated? Menopause brain fog can be one of the most confronting symptoms because it doesn’t just feel annoying, it can make you question your competence and your sense of self. I’m Susie Garden, Perimenopause Naturopath and Weight Loss Nutritionist, and I’m unpacking what’s really going on when your memory feels unreliable during perimenopause and menopause. We talk about why this symptom is so common yet so rarely discussed, and why it doesn’t mean you’re “losing your intelligence” or heading towards dementia. You’ll hear the science in plain language, including the oestrogen brain connection and why fluctuating hormones can affect attention, verbal recall, processing speed and that classic “disappearing word”. We also explore two massive amplifiers: blood sugar instability and sleep disruption. If you’re skipping breakfast, running on coffee, or crashing in the afternoon, your brain may be asking for steadier fuel. And if you’re waking at 2 or 3 am, fragmented sleep can reduce deep sleep, when memory is consolidated and the brain clears waste through the glymphatic system. I finish with five practical ways to clear the fog: stabilise blood sugar, prioritise sleep, move your body, reduce inflammation, and stop feeding the stress loop that makes symptoms worse. If you want clearer thinking and more confidence through the perimenopause transition, hit follow or subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find the support. Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I’m here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast 3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.