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The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Susie Garden
315 episodes
1 day ago
Feeling flat while the world shouts about fresh starts? There's nothing wrong with you - your body is speaking. I open the new year on the podcast by naming the quiet heaviness so many women feel in their 40s, 50s and beyond, and I explain why “what’s the point?” is often a hormonal response rather than a lack of willpower. With oestrogen swings, lower progesterone, louder cortisol and a dip in dopamine, motivation can stall. The fix isn’t more hype. It’s creating safety so your physiology ca...
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Feeling flat while the world shouts about fresh starts? There's nothing wrong with you - your body is speaking. I open the new year on the podcast by naming the quiet heaviness so many women feel in their 40s, 50s and beyond, and I explain why “what’s the point?” is often a hormonal response rather than a lack of willpower. With oestrogen swings, lower progesterone, louder cortisol and a dip in dopamine, motivation can stall. The fix isn’t more hype. It’s creating safety so your physiology ca...
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The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
New Year, Same You... And That’s Biology
Feeling flat while the world shouts about fresh starts? There's nothing wrong with you - your body is speaking. I open the new year on the podcast by naming the quiet heaviness so many women feel in their 40s, 50s and beyond, and I explain why “what’s the point?” is often a hormonal response rather than a lack of willpower. With oestrogen swings, lower progesterone, louder cortisol and a dip in dopamine, motivation can stall. The fix isn’t more hype. It’s creating safety so your physiology ca...
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1 day ago
13 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Why Perimenopause and Menopause Brains Choose Comfort Over Change
Resolve to change without making your body the battleground. In this week's episode I unpack why self-sabotage spikes for women in their 40s and 50s and explain, with clarity and compassion, how a survival-focused brain chooses short-term comfort over long-term goals when hormones, stress, and diet history collide. Rather than blaming willpower, I reframe self-sabotage as protection, then map a kinder, more effective path forward. I get practical about the peri and postmenopause landscape: d...
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1 week ago
14 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Santa Isn’t Counting Macros And Neither Should You
December can feel like a pressure cooker: end-of-year exhaustion, disrupted routines, family dynamics, more alcohol, and less sleep. Add perimenopause or postmenopause, and cravings spike while motivation vanishes. In today's episode I share a calmer path that doesn’t demand perfection or push you into another punishing reset. Instead, I reframe December as stabilisation: keep blood sugar steady with protein-first meals, protect sleep with consistent bed and wake times, reduce alcohol, and ch...
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2 weeks ago
13 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Festive Season Survival in Peri and Post Menopause
December doesn’t have to drain your energy or derail your goals. I'm reframing the festive season with a calm, hormone-aware game plan so you can enjoy the food, the parties, and the people without the restrict-then-regret rollercoaster. If perimenopause or menopause has made social months feel harder, you’ll learn what’s changed in your body and how to work with it. I break down why midlife physiology reacts differently to stress, alcohol, poor sleep, and sugar, and how small shifts create ...
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3 weeks ago
28 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
The Psychology of Weight Loss: How to Stop Starting Over
The Monday “restart” spiral ends here. In this week's episode I dig into the real reasons consistency feels harder after 40 and why motivation alone won’t carry you through perimenopause and menopause. From shifting hormones and sleep disruptions to higher cortisol and years of diet fatigue, I unpack the biology and psychology that make old methods fail - and the practical changes that finally stick. You’ll learn why perfection is the enemy of progress and how black-and-white thinking quietl...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
If Your Brain Throws A Rave At 2 A.M., Here’s How To Shut It Down
Ever bolt awake between 2-3 am with your mind racing and your heart doing drum solos? There’s a reason it happens at the same time, and no, you didn’t forget how to sleep. We dive into the real mechanics behind this annoying wake-up call so many women face in perimenopause and post-menopause: oestrogen swings that destabilise blood sugar, the steady drop in progesterone that removes a calming brake, a jumpier cortisol response, and a liver that’s busiest just as adrenaline naturally peaks. I...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
The 5 Hidden Causes of Weight Gain After 40
Your body hasn’t just “stopped working” after 40 - your biology has changed the rules. In today's episode I unpack the five hidden drivers behind stubborn midlife weight gain and show you how to work with your hormones, not against them. From silent inflammation to cortisol spikes, poor sleep, gut shifts, and insulin resistance, I map out practical steps that make weight loss feel possible again. • the myth of “eat less, move more” failing after 40 due to hormonal shifts • inflammati...
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1 month ago
36 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Your Hormones Called - They Want A Plan!
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 wi...
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1 month ago
21 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Why Eating Less Backfires And How To Rebuild Your Metabolic Fire After 40
Ever felt like you’re doing “everything right” and still gaining weight? Let’s flip the script on midlife metabolism. I unpack why eating less and exercising more can backfire in peri and post-menopause, and how to send your body the safety signals it needs to release stored fat. As hormones shift, insulin sensitivity drops, cortisol rises, sleep can be poor, and muscle mass slides. The old calorie-in, calorie-out model ignores that your body is a chemistry lab, not a calculator. I walk thro...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
FLASHBACK EP: Are you getting irritated and fuming at the smallest things? You're not alone!
Ever wondered why the slightest noises or minor annoyances can set you off during perimenopause and menopause? Find out in this week's flashback episode of the Ageless and Awesome podcast! This week I'm peeling back the layers on the fascinating interplay of hormones and brain health during these transformative life stages. I'll uncover how the fluctuations in oestrogen and progesterone can cause your brain to respond with heightened sensitivity and stress. Additionally, I'll delve into...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Uncovering the Frustration of Brain Fog in Perimenopause
The brain fog of perimenopause is real my lovely friend. And today I'm starting a series on brain fog, brain health and how to navigate perimenopause without thinking you have dementia. In today's episode I explain what brain fog is, why it happens and what to do about it. It's very common in women in perimenopause and beyond and it can be very frustrating and even frightening. Listen now before you forget 😜 Send me a text! Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the cha...
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2 months ago
30 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Love Your Beautiful Hair Through Every Stage of Peri and Menopause
Are you watching your hair thin and fall out while simultaneously dealing with unwanted facial hair during menopause? Eek! This episode of The Ageless and Awesome Podcast tackles this very struggle, offering deep insights into why nearly 40% of women experience hair loss during peri and post-menopause. I'm here to unravel how plummeting oestrogen levels contribute to hair thinning, shedding, and even bald patches. We also cover the critical need to rule out other potential causes like medicat...
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2 months ago
18 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Skin, Inside Out
Your skin isn’t being difficult—it’s doing its job. When the liver, gut, and lymphatic system slow down, your face becomes a billboard for what’s happening inside: jawline breakouts, morning puffiness, and that hard-to-name “tired” look that no serum seems to fix. I pull back the curtain on how detox actually works, why perimenopause ramps up the load, and the simple, sustainable habits that restore flow so your glow returns. In this episode I walk through the four key players—liver, gut, sk...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
From Dry to Dewy: Rescue Your Midlife Skin Crisis
Your skin seems to have changed overnight. The moisturiser that once worked wonders now barely makes a difference. Dryness, sensitivity, maybe even unexpected rashes have appeared—and you're wondering if it's all in your head. It's not. As your body navigates the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and beyond, your skin is responding in real, biological ways. During our reproductive years, estrogen acts as our skin's personal trainer, maintaining collagen production, hydration, and elasticity. ...
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3 months ago
19 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Gut Health & Glowing Skin in Perimenopause: The Inside-Out Secret
If your skin feels unpredictable in perimenopause and menopause — breakouts one week, dryness the next, redness that won’t calm down — your gut might be the missing link. In this episode of the pod, I’m breaking down the fascinating gut–skin axis and showing you why your digestion has everything to do with your complexion. We’ll explore why gut health often becomes more sensitive in perimenopause and menopause, the biggest food and lifestyle triggers that could be sabotaging your skin, and si...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Why Perimenopause Changes Your Skin (and What You Can Do About It)
Ever looked in the mirror during perimenopause and wondered why your much loved skincare routine suddenly feels useless? That bewildering shift isn't just ageing—it's a complex hormonal dance affecting your skin at its foundations. As oestrogen fluctuates and progesterone declines, your skin undergoes profound changes. The plumpness, hydration, and collagen support that oestrogen provided starts to diminish, while the calming effects of progesterone fade away. Add in perimenopause-related st...
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3 months ago
17 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Sold Out Everywhere: The Supplement Flying Off Shelves for Good Reason
Ever wondered why creatine suddenly became the supplement everyone's talking about? After attempting to order some last week, I discovered all my distributors were completely sold out – and for good reason. This once-athlete-focused supplement is transforming how women navigate perimenopause and menopause. Creatine, an amino acid naturally found in protein-rich foods, does far more than build muscle. While 95% of it resides in your muscles, the 5% in your brain plays a crucial role in cognit...
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4 months ago
14 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Want Different Results? Here’s Why You Can’t Keep Doing the Same Things
Change is hard, but staying stuck in perimenopause symptoms feels even harder. As women navigate this transformative time, many hope that small tweaks or a new supplement will magically resolve their hot flushes, weight gain, and fatigue. The uncomfortable truth? Real results require significant changes, not just adjustments. Your resistance to change isn't a character flaw—it's neurobiology. Our brains are wired for safety and familiarity, not transformation. Those habits you're clinging to...
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4 months ago
26 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Feeling Like You're on Fire? Tackling Hot Flashes of Perimenopause
Navigating the sweltering waves of perimenopause can feel like a battle against an invisible enemy. My journey with hot flashes was nothing short of a rollercoaster, but it's a ride many of us are on, and I'm here to share the survival tactics that made all the difference. In our latest episode, we strip back the layers on hormonal fluctuations, particularly how a drop in oestrogen levels throws our internal thermostat out of whack, and provide a guide to recognising and managing the patterns...
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4 months ago
20 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Balancing Hormones to Alleviate Breast Pain
Ever wondered why breast pain seems to ramp up during perimenopause? This week on The Ageless and Awesome Podcast, I uncover the intricate dance of hormones behind this common yet rarely discussed issue. Learn how oestrogen's roller-coaster ride and progesterone's decline contribute to this painful problem and why it's crucial to keep a close eye on your breast health through monthly self-exams. We break down the nuances between cyclical breast pain and the persistent pain that perimenopause ...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Feeling flat while the world shouts about fresh starts? There's nothing wrong with you - your body is speaking. I open the new year on the podcast by naming the quiet heaviness so many women feel in their 40s, 50s and beyond, and I explain why “what’s the point?” is often a hormonal response rather than a lack of willpower. With oestrogen swings, lower progesterone, louder cortisol and a dip in dopamine, motivation can stall. The fix isn’t more hype. It’s creating safety so your physiology ca...