<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><generator>Alitu</generator><title><![CDATA[Menopause: The Future!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to "MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE”. 

This series is Inspired by the 2024 Senate Inquiry’s recommendations into “Issues related to menopause and perimenopause”  and it aims to explore and interrogate the recommendations, in the hope to further public awareness. 

Each week, world renowned Psychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, along with co-host Caroline Kelly, will explore best practice in perimenopause and menopause care from around the globe.  Women need more information – and we want to leap out ahead of the pack in terms of the Inquiry.]]></description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to "MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE”. 

This series is Inspired by the 2024 Senate Inquiry’s recommendations into “Issues related to menopause and perimenopause”  and it aims to explore and interrogate the recommendations, in the hope to further public awareness. 

Each week, world renowned Psychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, along with co-host Caroline Kelly, will explore best practice in perimenopause and menopause care from around the globe.  Women need more information – and we want to leap out ahead of the pack in terms of the Inquiry.]]></itunes:summary><language>en-au</language><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><podcast:location country="AU">Melbourne</podcast:location><podcast:podping usesPodping="true"></podcast:podping><podcast:guid>f48b7836-3f69-5e51-8733-e84d5b9b7298</podcast:guid><atom:link href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-the-future/id1797209397" rel="external"></atom:link><atom:link href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6sPIh7iZRdng6qOZyVz3AD" rel="external"></atom:link><atom:link href="https://alitu.com/made-with-alitu/" rel="external"></atom:link><atom:link href="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"></atom:link><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:email>clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</itunes:email><itunes:name>Caroline Kelly</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Caroline Kelly</itunes:author><podcast:person>Caroline Kelly</podcast:person><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/8210b88e-4eec-4241-bcb1-e78fa1e4a110.jpg?t=1758067705000"></itunes:image><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Medicine"></itunes:category></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"></itunes:category></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Sexuality"></itunes:category></itunes:category><item><guid isPermaLink="false">99e9ebae-2327-4d35-90d8-d6b6fe1c0d8d</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Sleepless in Menopause - Dr. Ginni Mansberg]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Sleepless in Menopause - Dr. Ginni Mansberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>This episode is proudly sponsored by PhycoHealth</u></strong></p><p>EXCITING NEWS!! Today’s sponsor PhycoHealth is offering a Holiday BRAIN FOG BUNDLE for only $95.00 exclusively for Menopause: the Future! listeners, when you use the <strong>PROMO CODE PhycoFuture20 LINK BELOW:</strong></p><p>https://www.phycohealth.com/products/brainfog-bundle</p><p><strong><u>WHAT'S IN THE BUNDLE?</u></strong></p><p>SeaFibre-3 by PhycoHealth is a unique gut-brain support blend combining algal Omega-3 and clinically studied seaweed fibre. PhycoHealth's clincial research on seaweed and algal molecules revealed important links between diet, impulsivity, inflammation and gut repair — all factors now being explored in the context of menopausal brain fog (the topic we’re discussing today).</p><p>Also offered in the pack is their wildly, popular product <u>Nourish Moisturiser</u> with seaweed extract in a 250ml bottle.</p><p>Please take advantage of this exclusive offer which is the perfect way to support your mind, mood, and skin heading into the beautifully chaotic family season. And we thank Dr. Pia Winberg and PhycoHealth for supporting the podcast! </p><p><u>MORE INFORMATION ON PHYCOHEALTH</u></p><p>SeaFibre-3 by PhycoHealth was designed specifically gut health and inflammation impacts on skin.. but these impacts go far beyond elevated skin dryness - it even has effects on brain and it is deeply relevant to what women experience during this phase.</p><p>In clinical studies outside the menopausal population, PhycoHealth’s unique seaweed fibre (SXRG84) demonstrated:</p><p>*improvements in gut repair and inflammation markers,</p><p>*up-regulation of sirtuin pathways (SIRT proteins) linked to brain aging and resilience,</p><p>*changes in behaviour such as reduced impulsivity, when combined with algal Omega-3.</p><p>These mechanisms are now being explored in relation to menopausal brain fog, where inflammation, stress signalling, neurotransmitter shifts, and gut permeability are increasingly recognised as drivers of cognitive dips.</p><p>SeaFibre-3 delivers two ocean-derived compounds essential for gut–brain support:</p><p>Sulfated seaweed fibre (SXRG84) — shown to modulate inflammation pathways that impact memory, mood, and neural clarity.</p><p>Algal Omega-3 DHA — known to shape brain flexibility, emotional steadiness, and the gut microbes that influence cognition.</p><p><strong><u> A novel fact for listeners</u></strong></p><p>During menopause, declining oestrogen reduces butyrate-producing gut bacteria, which are crucial for maintaining the gut barrier and reducing neuroinflammation. Reduced butyrate is increasingly associated with brain fog, slowed processing, and mood fluctuation. This gut-driven neural stress is one reason women feel “not themselves” — a mechanism perfectly aligned with the gut–brain pathways SeaFibre-3 is built to support.</p><p>While studies are ongoing, SeaFibre-3 offers nutritional inputs — fibre, Omega-3, anti-inflammatory pathways — that help fill modern gaps affecting brain performance and clarity.</p><p>Proudly brought to you by PhycoHealth — healing humans without harming oceans.</p><p>Welcome to the final episode of “Menopause: The Future!” Series 2, where we’re closing out with a crucial topic: sleep disturbance in perimenopause and menopause. This week, Dr. Ginni Mansberg—GP, media communicator, and author of “The M Word”—joins our discussion on why sleep suffers during this transition, and what really works to improve it. Ginni brings clinical expertise and a passion for science-based advice, unpacking how hormonal changes affect mood, cognition, and quality of rest. She guides us through evidence-backed solutions—from therapies and lifestyle tweaks to emerging tech—while debunking common myths about “miracle” fixes.</p><p>Together with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni’s vision for smarter, more sensitive menopause care, we explore what the future holds: AI-powered sleep tracking, personalised medicine, and integrated support that truly listens to women’s experiences. We also discuss how policy, access, and self-advocacy are vital for shaping care that’s effective and compassionate. Expect practical tips, nuanced perspectives, and fresh ways to help every woman take charge of her sleep and wellbeing in midlife.</p><p>_______________________________________________________________________________</p><p><strong><u>This episode is proudly sponsored by PhycoHealth</u></strong></p><p><strong>PhycoHealth</strong> is not just another wellness company — it’s Australia’s first to cultivate and extract a truly unique seaweed ingredient with its own molecular structure, proven in clinical studies to benefit gut health, skin vitality, and whole-body resilience.</p><p>From perimenopause through post-menopause, PhycoHealth’s range of foods, supplements, and skincare deliver the fibre, hydration, inflammation balance, and nutritional support women need most. This is not a reformulation — it’s a breakthrough in nutritional and preventative health, built on decades of medical and marine science.</p><p>At PhycoHealth, we believe in <em>healing humans without harming oceans</em>.</p><p>Learn more at www.phycohealth.com</p><p>________________________________________________________________________________</p><p><u>DR. GINNI MANSBERG WEBSITE:</u></p><p>https://drginni.com.au/</p><p><strong><u>THE M WORD - BOOK - BY GINNI MANSBERG</u></strong></p><p>https://www.amazon.com.au/Word-menopause-revised-updated-bestseller/dp/1761500252</p><p><strong><u>THIS WAY UP - UNIVERSITY OF NSW - INSOMNIA PROGRAM</u></strong></p><p>https://thiswayup.org.au/programs/insomnia-program/</p><p><strong><u>GINNI'S SKINCARE RANGE - ESK - EVIDENCE SKINCARE</u></strong></p><p>https://www.eskcare.com/pages/dr-ginni-mansberg</p><p><strong><u>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!"</u> </strong>is a <strong><u>CLKProductionsMedia </u></strong>Production all rights reserved</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p>**FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM - clkproductionsmedia</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- <strong>Daniel Borbely </strong>- Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.</p><p>**Theramex Australia is not a sponsor of this episode of "Menopause: The Future!"</p><p>Episode 6 kindly sponsored by Besins Healthcare Australia.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:12:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:36:49</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/99e9ebae-2327-4d35-90d8-d6b6fe1c0d8d.mp3?t=1765156321000" length="35354145" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ginni Mansberg joins us to demystify sleep challenges during perimenopause and menopause. We explore the causes of disrupted sleep, effective strategies for better rest, and the role of technology and personalised care in menopause support. Expert insights and practical advice define this insightful close to “Menopause: The Future!” Series 2.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Caroline Kelly</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a1c2193e-0544-459d-a8d5-b7445c5b2834</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Foggy Brain with Assoc. Prof. Caroline Gurvich]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Foggy Brain with Assoc. Prof. Caroline Gurvich]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>This episode is proudly sponsored by PhycoHealth</u></strong></p><p>EXCITING NEWS!! Today’s sponsor PhycoHealth is offering a Holiday BRAIN FOG BUNDLE for only $95.00 exclusively for Menopause: the Future! listeners, when you use the <strong>PROMO CODE PhycoFuture20  HERE -</strong></p><p>https://www.phycohealth.com/products/brainfog-bundle</p><p><strong><u>WHAT'S IN THE BUNDLE?</u></strong></p><p>SeaFibre-3 by PhycoHealth is a unique gut-brain support blend combining algal Omega-3 and clinically studied seaweed fibre. PhycoHealth's clincial research on seaweed and algal molecules revealed important links between diet, impulsivity, inflammation and gut repair — all factors now being explored in the context of menopausal brain fog (the topic we’re discussing today).</p><p>Also offered in the pack is their wildly, popular product  <u>Nourish Moisturiser</u> with seaweed extract in a 250ml bottle.</p><p>Please take advantage of this exclusive offer which is the perfect way to support your mind, mood, and skin heading into the beautifully chaotic family season. And we thank Dr. Pia Winberg and PhycoHealth for supporting the podcast! </p><p><u>MORE INFORMATION ON PHYCOHEALTH</u></p><p>SeaFibre-3 by PhycoHealth was designed specifically gut health and inflammation impacts on skin.. but these impacts go far beyond elevated skin dryness -  it even has effects on brain and it is deeply relevant to what women experience during this phase.</p><p>In clinical studies outside the menopausal population, PhycoHealth’s unique seaweed fibre (SXRG84) demonstrated:</p><p>*improvements in gut repair and inflammation markers,</p><p>*up-regulation of sirtuin pathways (SIRT proteins) linked to brain aging and resilience,</p><p>*changes in behaviour such as reduced impulsivity, when combined with algal Omega-3.</p><p>These mechanisms are now being explored in relation to menopausal brain fog, where inflammation, stress signalling, neurotransmitter shifts, and gut permeability are increasingly recognised as drivers of cognitive dips.</p><p>SeaFibre-3 delivers two ocean-derived compounds essential for gut–brain support:</p><p>Sulfated seaweed fibre (SXRG84) — shown to modulate inflammation pathways that impact memory, mood, and neural clarity.</p><p>Algal Omega-3 DHA — known to shape brain flexibility, emotional steadiness, and the gut microbes that influence cognition.</p><p><strong><u> A novel fact for listeners</u></strong></p><p>During menopause, declining oestrogen reduces butyrate-producing gut bacteria, which are crucial for maintaining the gut barrier and reducing neuroinflammation. Reduced butyrate is increasingly associated with brain fog, slowed processing, and mood fluctuation. This gut-driven neural stress is one reason women feel “not themselves” — a mechanism perfectly aligned with the gut–brain pathways SeaFibre-3 is built to support.</p><p>While studies are ongoing, SeaFibre-3 offers nutritional inputs — fibre, Omega-3, anti-inflammatory pathways — that help fill modern gaps affecting brain performance and clarity.</p><p>Proudly brought to you by PhycoHealth — healing humans without harming oceans.</p><p><strong><u>PhycoHealth Brain Fog Blog</u></strong></p><p>https://www.phycohealth.com/blogs/news/brain-fog-not-woo-not-weakness-a-biological-reality</p><p>________________________________________________________________________________</p><p><strong><u>Associate Professor Caroline Gurvich </u></strong>unpacks the phenomenon of brain fog in perimenopause and menopause, examining symptoms like forgetfulness, poor concentration, and mental fatigue that can impact daily life. Caroline discusses how hormonal changes affect cognitive health and delves into the promising role of MHT and wearable technologies in the future of menopause care. With new devices now capable of tracking sleep, stress, and other cognitive indicators, women and clinicians gain real-time data to better understand and manage brain fog. Caroline also highlights the latest research and strategies for supporting mental clarity and preventing cognitive decline, reflecting the podcast’s commitment to combining cutting-edge science, technology, and women’s lived experiences. This episode empowers both women and healthcare professionals to approach brain fog with new tools, knowledge, and hope for more personalised menopause care.</p><p><strong><u>Associate Prof. Caroline Gurvich - Monash University</u></strong></p><p>https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/caroline-gurvich/</p><p><u>HER Centre Australia - Cognition and Hormones</u></p><p>https://www.monash.edu/medicine/her-centre/research/cognition-and-hormones</p><p><strong><u>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!"</u> </strong>is a <strong><u>CLKProductionsMedia </u></strong>Production - all rights reserved</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- <strong>Daniel Borbely </strong>- Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.</p><p>**Theramex Australia is not a sponsor of this episode of "Menopause: The Future!"</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:43:49</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/a1c2193e-0544-459d-a8d5-b7445c5b2834.mp3?t=1764035641000" length="42078318" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Associate Professor Caroline Gurvich explores menopause-related brain fog, a group of cognitive symptoms like memory lapses and poor focus. She explains the hormonal roots and highlights innovative research—including advances in wearable technologies that can monitor and support brain health. This forward-thinking episode offers practical solutions and hope, in line with Menopause: The Future’s goal of pioneering, personalised menopause care where science, technology, and women’s voices lead the way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Caroline Kelly and Prof. Jayashri Kulkarni</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">2f186fd2-dc6e-4702-83e2-50e651e5581b</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Tech meets empathy - Dr. Nicole Avard ]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Tech meets empathy - Dr. Nicole Avard ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>CLKProductionsMedia thanks this week's generous sponsors of this episode;</p><p>Proudly supported by Theramex Australia</p><p>Proudly sponsored by Besins Healthcare Australia</p><p>In this episode of "Menopause: The Future," Dr. Nicole Avard, co-founder of Metluma, reveals how cutting-edge wearable tech—think smart rings and watches—is transforming menopause care. Discover how Metluma’s doctor-led, science-backed approach combines real-time health data with genuine empathy, offering women personalised clinical treatments, alternative therapies, and holistic coaching. Hear how this innovative, team-based model is empowering women to reclaim control and clarity over their health journey.</p><p><strong><u>METLUMA WEBSITE</u></strong></p><p>https://metluma.com/</p><p><strong><u>UMA 40</u></strong></p><p>https://metluma.com/uma40/</p><p><strong><u>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!"</u> </strong>is a <strong><u>CLKProductionsMedia </u></strong>Production all rights reserved</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- <strong>Daniel Borbely </strong>- Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>** No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia or Theramex Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:52:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:37:21</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/2f186fd2-dc6e-4702-83e2-50e651e5581b.mp3?t=1762818721000" length="35853750" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tech meets empathy as Dr. Nicole Avard shares how Metluma’s wearable devices and holistic care are revolutionising menopause support.
Data-driven insights and compassionate care - empowering women to thrive through menopause.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Caroline Kelly</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">604d42c6-86a0-4e5a-9ed5-a1343a43f4ad</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Hormones & Hope: Menopause and Mood-Dr. Eveline Mu]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Hormones & Hope: Menopause and Mood-Dr. Eveline Mu]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Dr Eveline Mu</u></strong>—research fellow at HER Centre Australia and award-winning neuroscientist—shares the latest insights into menopausal depression and PMDD, and how innovative treatments are reshaping women’s mental health care. Dr Mu’s research investigates how hormonal fluctuations, especially in oestrogen and progesterone, trigger mood changes in sensitive women during menopause and PMDD, and why personalised care is urgently needed.</p><p>As a close collaborator of our co-host, <strong><u>Professor Jayashri Kulkarni</u></strong>, Dr Mu leads studies on novel hormone therapies (like transdermal estradiol with micronised progesterone), and explores the genetic and epigenetic reasons some women are especially affected. Recognition for her work includes the WHRTN Early and Mid-Career Researcher Award, the Ian Parker Bipolar Research Fund PhD Scholarship, and the Monash University ‘Hidden Gem’ Award for 2025.</p><p><strong><u>MENO-D SCALE</u></strong></p><p>https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/3793488/2024_MENO-D.pdf</p><p><strong><u>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!"</u> </strong>is a <strong><u>CLKProductionsMedia </u></strong>Production all rights reserved</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- <strong>Daniel Borbely </strong>- Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.</p><p>**Theramex Australia is not a sponsor of this episode of "Menopause: The Future!"</p>]]></description><podcast:location country="AU">Melbourne</podcast:location><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:46:12</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/604d42c6-86a0-4e5a-9ed5-a1343a43f4ad.mp3?t=1761636601000" length="44353028" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Eveline Mu, neuroscientist and research fellow at HER Centre Australia, unpacks the latest science on menopausal depression and PMDD. Highlighting hormone-driven mood changes, emerging therapies, and the push for personalised care, Dr Mu’s research advances understanding and hope for women facing mental health challenges during menopause.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Caroline Kelly and Prof. Jayashri Kulkarni</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d86814a6-727e-4116-919e-9e43e9f51985</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Breaking Silence on GSM - Dr. Kelly Casperson]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Breaking Silence on GSM - Dr. Kelly Casperson]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Menopause: The Future!</em>, we explore <strong><u>Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)</u></strong>, a common but often overlooked condition affecting many women during and after menopause. GSM results from decreasing oestrogen levels, causing changes in the vulva, vagina, and urinary tract. Typical symptoms include vaginal dryness, burning, itching, discomfort during sex, and urinary problems such as urgency, frequent infections, and incontinence. These symptoms can significantly affect quality of life but are frequently under-reported due to embarrassment or lack of awareness. Emerging diagnostic tools and treatments offer new hope for effective management and improved wellbeing. <strong><u>Dr Kelly Casperson</u></strong> shares insights from her forthcoming book, <strong><em>The Menopause Moment</em>,</strong> releasing in Australia on <strong>18th September 2025</strong>, which provides compassionate, evidence-based guidance on menopause care including GSM. This episode highlights the importance of recognising GSM as a treatable aspect of menopause, encouraging women to seek help and empowering healthcare professionals to better support their patients.</p><p><strong><u>Dr. Kelly Casperson Website</u></strong></p><p>https://kellycaspersonmd.com/</p><p><strong><u>"The Menopause Moment" by Dr. Kelly Casperson </u></strong>- (book available 18/9/25 in Australia)</p><p>https://www.amazon.com.au/Midlife-Matters-Stronger-Through-Menopause/dp/1399813633</p><p><strong><u>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!"</u> </strong>is a <strong><u>CLKProductionsMedia </u></strong>Production all rights reserved</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p>**FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM - clkproductionsmedia</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- <strong>Daniel Borbely </strong>- Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.</p><p>**Theramex Australia is not a sponsor of this episode of "Menopause: The Future!"</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:39:40</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/d86814a6-727e-4116-919e-9e43e9f51985.mp3?t=1760425201000" length="38092477" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><podcast:chapters url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/d86814a6-727e-4116-919e-9e43e9f51985_chapters.json?t=1760425201000" type="application/json+chapters"></podcast:chapters><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) causes vaginal and urinary symptoms like dryness, irritation, and discomfort, impacting many menopausal women. Despite being common, it is often under-diagnosed. Effective treatments are emerging, and Dr Kelly Casperson’s new book The Menopause Moment offers practical guidance for managing GSM and menopause care.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Caroline Kelly</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">012bc87f-b86b-49bc-a37c-2e86ff8e7257</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Dr. Ceri Cashell lives "MENOPOWER"!]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Dr. Ceri Cashell lives "MENOPOWER"!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Dr. Ceri Cashell shares her dynamic approach to shaping the future of perimenopause and menopause care in Australia. As a proactive GP and co-founder of Healthy Hormones, Dr. Cashell discusses her mission to upskill GPs, promote professional education, and foster greater public awareness around female hormonal health. She delves into the importance of extended GP consultations, the role of digital tools and AI in empowering patients, and her advocacy for more inclusive, accessible menopause care. Dr. Cashell also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the “So Hot Right Now” event and recaps highlights from the recent Digital Health Festival, including the promise - and limits - of technology in tackling persistent gender bias in healthcare. Join us for inspiring insights on tailored, patient-centred menopause support and hear Dr. Cashell’s vision for future-proofing clinical practice and empowering women at every stage of their hormonal health journey.</p><p><strong><u>This episode is proudly sponsored by PhycoHealth</u></strong></p><p><strong>PhycoHealth</strong> is not just another wellness company - it’s Australia’s first to cultivate and extract a truly unique seaweed ingredient with its own molecular structure, proven in clinical studies to benefit gut health, skin vitality, and whole-body resilience.</p><p>From perimenopause through post-menopause, PhycoHealth’s range of foods, supplements, and skincare deliver the fibre, hydration, inflammation balance, and nutritional support women need most. This is not a reformulation - it’s a breakthrough in nutritional and preventative health, built on decades of medical and marine science.</p><p>At PhycoHealth, we believe in <em>healing humans without harming oceans</em>.</p><p>Learn more at www.phycohealth.com</p><p>________________________________________________________________________________</p><p><strong><u>DR CERI CASHELL</u></strong></p><p>https://drcericashell.com/</p><p><strong><u>HEALTHY HORMONES</u></strong></p><p>https://www.healthyhormones.au/join</p><p><strong><u>"SO HOT RIGHT NOW" MEDICAL CONFERENCE - ON DEMAND DIGITAL RECORDING</u></strong></p><p>https://community.healthyhormones.au/checkout/so-hot-right-now-sydney-opera-house-recording</p><p><strong><u>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!"</u> </strong>is a <strong><u>CLKProductionsMedia </u></strong>Production all rights reserved</p><p>**FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM - clkproductionsmedia</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- <strong>Daniel Borbely </strong>- Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.</p><p>**Theramex Australia is not a sponsor of this episode of "Menopause: The Future!"</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:27:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:40:44</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/012bc87f-b86b-49bc-a37c-2e86ff8e7257.mp3?t=1759231621000" length="39104762" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ceri Cashell, GP and co-founder of Healthy Hormones, brings her vibrant “Menopower” and infectious enthusiasm to revolutionising menopause care. With boundless energy, she champions GP education, digital health, and patient advocacy—showing how dynamic leadership and passion can empower women, transform care, and shape a more equitable and inspiring menopausal future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Caroline Kelly</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">247a154d-ea78-444c-be6e-1fff28593c96</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Senator Larissa Waters - FUTURE FOCUS!]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Senator Larissa Waters - FUTURE FOCUS!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Senator Larissa Waters is the newly elected leader of the Australian Greens - (since the recording of this podcast Feb 20th 2025) - becoming only the second woman to head the party in its history. At the time of recording, she was the federal spokesperson on Women and Democracy and has been a vocal advocate for gender equality, environmental justice, and democratic reform. She has worked on issues such as domestic violence prevention, renewable energy transitions, and corporate political donations reform. Senator Waters was instrumental in tabling the landmark consensus multi-partisan report that formed the Senate Inquiry into Issues related to Menopause and Perimenopause.</strong></p><p><strong>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" </strong>is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.</p><p><u>SENATE INQUIRY REPORT</u></p><p>https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report</p><p> </p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:44:31</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/247a154d-ea78-444c-be6e-1fff28593c96.mp3?t=1748289901000" length="42741888" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senator Larissa Waters, Leader of the Greens in the Senate, discusses her journey to tabling this report to the Senate, her feelings on the recent official government response to the report, and THE FUTURE! ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Caroline Kelly</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">f9a3d88c-8524-466d-af05-c512d2b1b585</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Dr Louise Newson The Menopause Wars!]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Dr Louise Newson The Menopause Wars!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Louise Newson is a UK powerhouse in the Menopause space who advocates for better menopause care and awareness. She created the Balance App, a free menopause support resource with over a million downloads and hosts the UK's top-ranked medical podcast "The Dr. Louise Newson Podcast".</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" </strong>is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>**<strong><u>BESINS HEALTHCARE AUSTRALIA</u></strong> IS <strong><u>NOT</u></strong> A SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE OF "MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!"</p><p><u>SENATE INQUIRY REPORT</u></p><p>https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report</p><p><u>NEWSON HEALTH</u></p><p>https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/staff/dr-louise-newson/</p><p><u>BALANCE APP</u></p><p>https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/</p><p><u>THE DR. LOUISE NEWSON PODCAST</u></p><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AxlmFpXuwslxZ0wQjBFAT?si=01EfdMQTT-GPpjRstoXZ2g</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 20:02:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:53:11</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/f9a3d88c-8524-466d-af05-c512d2b1b585.mp3?t=1747080121000" length="51054720" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Louise Newson is a renowned British GP and menopause specialist who many would say, has revolutionized women's health care. She founded Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre in 2018, now the world's largest menopause clinic. She has recently  been in the eye of controversial storms, and we are so privileged to hear about her experience of "The Menopause Wars"]]></itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">697bc1a0-c6d8-4afa-bb55-889826d34399</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Kaz Cooke - It's time to get bolshie!]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Kaz Cooke - It's time to get bolshie!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" </strong>is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>**THIS EPISODE IS <u>NOT</u> SPONSORED BY BESINS HEALTHCARE</p><p><u>SENATE INQUIRY REPORT</u></p><p>https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report</p><p><u>KAZ COOKE WEBSITE</u></p><p>https://kazcooke.com.au/</p><p><u>IT'S THE MENOPAUSE BOOK - KAZ COOKE</u></p><p>https://kazcooke.com.au/book/its-the-menopause/</p>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:02:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:44:15</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/697bc1a0-c6d8-4afa-bb55-889826d34399.mp3?t=1745784121000" length="42481792" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Kaz Cooke, author of "It's the Menopause" insists that it's time women rattle the political cages and get bolshie! It's time to make a big stink about lack of MHT supply, and the woeful lack of regulation of so-called "miracle" herbal menopause supplements. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7c55e5b8-0eb4-49ad-b043-58c2b1b049bc</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Dr. Sonia Davison - Educating the medicos]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Dr. Sonia Davison - Educating the medicos]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><u>JEAN HAILES SUBMISSION TO THE SENATE INQUIRY</u></p><p>https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/jean-hailes-welcomes-senate-inquiry-report-on-perimenopause-and-menopause</p><p><u>JEAN HAILES PRACTITIONERS TOOLKIT FOR MANAGING MENOPAUSE</u></p><p>https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-professionals/webinars/the-updated-practitioners-toolkit-for-managing-menopause</p><p><u>AUSTRALASIAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY</u></p><p>https://www.menopause.org.au/</p><p><strong>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" </strong>is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.</p><p><u>SENATE INQUIRY REPORT</u></p><p>https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:03:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:45:29</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/7c55e5b8-0eb4-49ad-b043-58c2b1b049bc.mp3?t=1744660981000" length="43669632" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Sonia Davison is at the forefront of education for health practitioners pertaining to the peri/menopause space.  She is an endocrinologist at the Jean Hailes Medical Centre in Melbourne with interests including gynaecological and general endocrinology. She is also a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Women’s Health Research Program, Monash University where her research focus is on women's health, which includes health issues at mid-life and beyond. Jean Hailes made a significant submission to the Senate Inquiry on the education of health practitioners in 2024.
]]></itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Caroline Kelly</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0f3414b1-453e-41c9-b6d8-42a7ede66d7b</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Sarah White - CEO Jean Hailes - Flex my workplace arrangements]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Sarah White - CEO Jean Hailes - Flex my workplace arrangements]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Sarah White is CEO of the highly respected and influential national gateway for in-person and digital information for women - the Jean Hailes for Women's Health NGO. Sarah was one of the two primary authors of a critical submission to the Senate Inquiry on peri/menopause - the other being Louise Browne.</p><p><strong>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" </strong>is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.</p><p><u>SENATE INQUIRY REPORT</u></p><p>https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report</p><p><u>JEAN HAILES WEBSITE</u></p><p>https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/clinics</p><p><u>JEAN HAILES PODCASTS</u></p><p>https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources/podcasts</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:02:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:50:40</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/0f3414b1-453e-41c9-b6d8-42a7ede66d7b.mp3?t=1743534121000" length="48638080" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sarah White is a powerhouse in the women's health space as CEO of Jean Hailes for Women's Health. Along with Louise Browne, her crucial submission points are reflected all through the Senate Inquiry's 25 recommendations.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">740c313e-5e08-4449-a1b4-563f3153ea2d</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Perimenopausal Depression and Eco Impacts - Dr. Rebecca Lo]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Perimenopausal Depression and Eco Impacts - Dr. Rebecca Lo]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this THIS 7-PART podcast series <strong>MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE”. </strong></p><p><strong>This series is </strong>Inspired by the 2024 Senate Inquiry’s recommendations into “Issues related to menopause and perimenopause” and it aims to explore and interrogate the recommendations, in the hope to further public awareness. </p><p>Each week, by tapping into the knowledge of world renowned Psychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, we will explore <strong>best practice in perimenopause and menopause care from around the globe. Women </strong>need<strong> </strong>more information – and we want to leap out ahead of the pack in terms of the Inquiry.</p><p><strong>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" </strong>is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.</p><p><u>SENATE INQUIRY REPORT</u></p><p>https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:02:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:49:40</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/740c313e-5e08-4449-a1b4-563f3153ea2d.mp3?t=1742324521000" length="47691904" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Rebecca Lo is a woman with lived experience of perimenopausal depression, still managing the up and down nature of dealing with these symptoms and juggling a busy full time working schedule, primary school aged children, with care-giving responsibilities for an elderly parent - a classic example of what is known as the "sandwich" generation. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">b34e7e25-8703-4382-849e-2f33807aa16e</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Menopause: Where's the evidence and the town crier?]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Menopause: Where's the evidence and the town crier?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this THIS 7-PART podcast series <strong>MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE”. </strong></p><p><strong>This series is </strong>Inspired by the 2024 Senate Inquiry’s recommendations into “Issues related to menopause and perimenopause” and it aims to explore and interrogate the recommendations, in the hope to further public awareness. </p><p>Each week, by tapping into the knowledge of world renowned Psychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, we will explore <strong>best practice in perimenopause and menopause care from around the globe. Women </strong>need<strong> </strong>more information – and we want to leap out ahead of the pack in terms of the Inquiry.</p><p><strong>"MENOPAUSE: THE FUTURE!" </strong>is a CLKProductionsMedia Production all rights reserved</p><p><strong>Produced and written by Caroline Kell</strong>y - clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Content Design and Socials </strong>- Daniel Borbely - Sequenced By Design-daniel@sequence-ed.com</p><p>**No speakers receive any funding from Besins Healthcare Australia and have no conflict of interest to declare.</p><p><u>SENATE INQUIRY REPORT</u></p><p>https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Menopause/Report</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:11:57 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:33:41</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/b34e7e25-8703-4382-849e-2f33807aa16e.mp3?t=1741115518000" length="32346240" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jayashri and Caroline investigate Recommendations 1 and 2 of the Senate Inquiry into Issues Relating to Perimenopause and Menopause and touch on areas such as;
- Why has there been neglect in this area?  - and in women’s health overall?
- We outline some misunderstandings in women’s health.
- We examine the lack of robust evidence based data in this area.
- Jayashri explains how peri/menopause is a “natural transition” yet there is v “low community awareness”
- We discuss why there has been the need for the 2024 Senate Inquiry.
- We touch on the controversies in this space.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">2c635153-559a-4c88-b577-c804ad31f203</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode Teaser - Introduction to Menopause: The Future]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Episode Teaser - Introduction to Menopause: The Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Caroline Kelly here, here to tell you about a new a 7-part podcast series I’m launching with psychiatrist Prof. Jayashri Kulkarni on March 5 called “Menopause: The Future” which investigates the recommendations of the 2024 Senate Inquiry into Issues related to Perimenopause and Menopause. </strong></p>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:34:24 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:03:37</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/39874068/2c635153-559a-4c88-b577-c804ad31f203.mp3?t=1739932465000" length="3467392" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Caroline Kelly here – host of Menopause: The Future!  MENOPAUSE is HUGE in the zeitgeist right now, and we’re absolutely fascinated by the ramifications of perimenopausal and menopausal issues on mental health, access to hormone treatment if appropriate, issues related to a woman’s capacity to work and finance and improving education for all - including for the clinicians.

So we’re taking a close look at as many of the 25 recommendations as we can, interviewing guests with varying opinions such as Becky Lo - a GP with debilitating lived-experience of perimenopausal depression, we speak to Dr. Sarah White - CEO of Jean Hailes for Women’s Health about workplace arrangements and flexibility, Kaz Cooke - on the dire situation of MHT shortages and some questionable unproven menopause supplements that are available, we speak to Dr. Louise Newson about the “Menopause Wars” between varying opinions in this space, but also - hopefully, how we can learn best practice from overseas clinicians (as per the Recommendations) and we round out the series with Senator Larissa Waters - Leader of the Greens in the Senate - who initially petitioned for the Inquiry to get her take on the recent official Government response to the Inquiry, and her views overall.

This will prove, no doubt to be a vital source of information for all women aged 40 and over, considering the symptoms of perimenopause can often begin early in the decade.

Prof. Jayashri Kulkarni and I invite you into the conversation very warmly - see you March 5!
]]></itunes:summary><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Caroline Kelly</itunes:author></item></channel></rss>