Forget the stereotypes, menopause isn’t just night sweats and mood swings. It’s a real challenge that’s changing how women work, lead, and live.

In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with LISA TARQUINI, a UK Registered Nutritionist and Licensed Menopause Champion dedicated to raising awareness, educating, and empowering people impacted by menopause.

Together, they dive into the real-life impact menopause has on women’s professional and personal lives, highlighting how a lack of understanding often leaves many struggling quietly. Lisa also shares how the “MenoVest” is helping men understand what menopause really feels like, creating more empathy and support at work.

In this episode, we explore:

• The silent toll of early menopause on mental health, memory, and confidence

• Why brain fog and burnout are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed

• The powerful link between hormonal shifts and mental health

• What it takes to create corporate cultures that support women in midlife

• Reshaping the conversation around menopause at work

• Key lifestyle and health strategies to thrive through menopause

The more we normalize conversations about menopause, the less women are forced to suffer in silence, second-guess their experiences, or shrink themselves to fit a system that doesn’t see them. Menopause is real, and support shouldn’t be optional.

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CHAPTERS

05:18 — A cervical cancer diagnosis at 31

09:20 — Menopause symptoms affecting work performance and confidence

13:48 — Menopause awareness is critical to prevent misdiagnosis and fear

15:59 — Workplaces need menopause support policies

18:05 — Menopause is still taboo at work

30:30 — Conversations and empathy can change a woman’s career path

33:06 — How women with lower SES are hit harder by menopause

35:45 — Women’s health research still falls dangerously short

50:30 — Mental health awareness and seeking help are vital

53:11 — Normalizing protein shakes for women needs

58:00 — Treat your body well and it will take care of you

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🎙️ Hormones are only part of the story, stress, diet, and lifestyle play the leading roles in how we feel.

In this heart-opening episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with JO BROWNLOW, a certified Functional Medicine Health Coach and Bootcamp Trainer passionate about helping women reclaim their health through balance, nourishment, and rest.

Together, we explore how to balance hormones naturally, support your liver and gut health, and why loving yourself first is the foundation for thriving in your 40s and beyond.

In this episode, we explore:

• The hidden dangers of overexercising and its impact on hormones

• How alcohol affects liver health and gut

• Why loving yourself is key to feeling your best in your 40s and beyond

As we navigate the complexities of our health and the inevitable shifts that come with age, it becomes clear that the story of wellness is not just about what we consume, but about how we honor the delicate balance within ourselves. Loving yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s essential. When you prioritize your health and wellbeing, you unlock the freedom to live fully with strength and grace.

CHAPTERS

05:02 – The hidden harm of overexercising

08:47 – Rest is just as important as exercise

16:25 – Gut health impacts mood & hormones

19:24 – Why sleep is a big deal

23:31 – The 3 F’s: Fresh, Fermented, Fibrous

26:14 – Self-Diagnosis vs. Real Help

31:55 – How alcohol stresses the liver and gut

38:35 – The role of testosterone in women’s health

41:31 – Client case study: Cholesterol and estrogen link

51:17 – 9D Breathwork: Healing through breathing

53:07 – Put self-love at the top of your list

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🎙️ Your story has power, and you get to choose how it’s told.

In this heart-opening episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with CHRISSIE CHOO, a speaker, educator, mindset coach, and the go-to guide for anyone ready to reframe their story and reclaim their voice.

Together, they explore how pain can point us toward purpose, why storytelling isn’t just for brands but for healing, and how showing up as your most human self is the most powerful way to lead and connect in today’s world.

In this episode, we explore:

• What it means to face the “identity wobble” in your 40s and why it hits so hard

• How productivity, roles, and routines can slowly erase your sense of self

• The shift from performing for applause to posting with intention

• Why giving your pain a name creates distance and clarity

• What it means to be the director of your own story

When you become the director of your own story, you gain the freedom to choose how you respond and what your story means. Your story belongs to you, and it deserves to be told with intention, courage, and love.

CHAPTERS

05:11 Letting go of shame-based “shoulds”

09:04 When productivity becomes self-worth

13:50 Boredom is a portal to ideas

28:42 Triggers reveal what needs your attention

31:11 Be careful what you practice

41:53 Constant digital activity is draining connection

45:05 Passion is simply joy in motion

47:48 The messy middle is where we connect most

51:04 Fear is the internet’s favorite control tool

52:15 Be the director of your own epic movie

56:43 Write your own script

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