Confused by changes in your body in your 30s or 40s? Heavier or lighter periods 🩸, irregular cycles 🗓️, night sweats 😓, anxiety 😟, mood swings 😠😊, or trouble sleeping 😴 could be signs of perimenopause, the natural transition before menopause.

Join host Laurentine ten Bosch on the Food Matters Podcast for an insightful conversation with leading women's health expert, Nat Kringoudis 🌟. Nat, a highly respected healthcare practitioner specializing in women's health ♀️, natural fertility 🌱, and hormone balance ⚖️, brings her extensive knowledge from degrees in Health Sciences 🔬, Chinese Medicine ☯️, and Acupuncture 針灸, and her experience helping thousands at her Melbourne clinic, The Pagoda Tree 🌳.

As the bestselling author of "Fertilise Yourself" and "Eat Fat, Be Thin", and co-host of The Wellness Collective podcast 🎙️, Nat is passionate about empowering women with a deeper understanding of their bodies and cutting through the noise of hormone myths 🚫🗣️.

In this episode, Nat provides crucial insights into understanding hormone imbalances during perimenopause, offering clarity ✨ and practical guidance to help you navigate this significant life stage with confidence 💪.

You will discover:

• Why women are experiencing perimenopause symptoms earlier than they might expect 🤔👵➡️👩

• How stress 😩 and elevated cortisol levels significantly impact sex hormones 🎢 hormonal imbalance and can exacerbate perimenopause symptoms 😓

• Natural solutions 🌿 for perimenopausal relief 😊🌸

• The importance of being curious about your symptoms 🤔, tracking your cycles 🗓️, and paying attention to what your body is saying 👂💖

• The power of protein 💪, fiber 🥦, and key supplements 💊 during perimenopause 🍎

• And so much more! ✨

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In this short Wellness in Minutes episode, discover how light exposure plays a crucial role in regulating hormones and optimizing overall health. Andy Mant explains how natural light influences melatonin, cortisol, and other key hormones, affecting sleep, energy, and well-being. Learn how to harness the power of light as a natural biohack to support hormonal balance, reduce stress, and enhance longevity.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✔️How light exposure impacts hormone regulation and overall health.
✔️Why morning sunlight and reducing blue light at night are key for balance.
✔️Simple biohacks to optimize light exposure for better sleep, energy, and well-being.

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​​Looking to make healthier choices in your kitchen? In this episode, Dave and Steve Flynn of The Happy Pear share simple, practical ingredient swaps to help you upgrade your diet without sacrificing taste.

Discover the best and worst cooking oils, the tastiest dairy alternatives, and natural sweetener swaps that support gut health and energy. Plus, we dive into organic vs. non-organic foods—what’s worth buying and what’s not.

Listen now to learn:

✅ The healthiest oils for cooking (and which to avoid)

✅ Easy non-dairy alternatives for milk, cheese & more

✅ Natural sweeteners that won’t spike your blood sugar

✅ Whether buying organic really makes a difference

✅ Simple ways to make plant-based eating easy & delicious

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Learn more about The Happy Pear and their cookbook here.

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