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Sexy Ageing

Tracy Minnoch Nuku

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SexyAgeing - a community celebrating the gift of ageing and debunking the notion that life after 40 is all “downhill”. Ageing for women has changed and you can reap the benefits of knowledge and hindsight. Tune in for insights with some of the world's inspirational women on how to successfully navigate the changes to your body and mind. Topics cover healthy ageing, longevity, menopause support, fitness, nutrition and motivation.
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Women in Fitness Business

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Women in Fitness Business is Tiffy Thompson’s deep dive into the industry from the female perspective. In each show, she talks with fitness entrepreneurs, coaches and executives about why they got into the industry and what’s keeping them there. Tiffy asks about the unique challenges for women in fitness, the balancing act of career and family, and the varying strategies for success in a tough field. She presents big wins, lessons from failure and real conversations with real women who are i ...
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PMDD - Pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, can affect up to 20% of the female population yet very little is known about it. Many of us can attest to PMS symptoms throughout our monthly cycles and 1 in 5 women may be experiencing hormonally driven symptoms that can seriously impact their quality of life. I spoke with Dr Ceri Cashell, MBCHB MRCP MRCGP …
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Kirstin Bouse is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with nearly 3 decades of experience. Over the past 15 or so years, she’s found herself working with women as they navigate big transitions in their lives - motherhood, divorce and perimenopause. Six years into her own perimenopause experience, along with a late-diagnosis of ADHD (after all 3 son…
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I met Mish Wright at the recent Fuel Women's Fitness Business Summit in Auckland, New Zealand. I knew we would hit it off and so this podcast interview is a collaboration - we are sharing this episode across both our podcast! Mish Wright, a B.Ed and Dip Teach graduate, is an acclaimed women's health and fitness educator. Awarded Educator of the Yea…
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Kylie Gates is the Creative Director for Les Mills International, a Transformation Coach AND my Co-Host for the Women's Wellness Retreat in Bali in June 2024! Kylie was on the Sexy Ageing podcast in March 2021. So much has transformed for both of us, including Kylie adding transition and transformational coaching as part of her human design toolbox…
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MHT - menopause hormone therapy - also known as HRT is one of the the first line treatments for women suffering from menopause symptoms. 80% of women taking MHT have seen an improvement in their symptoms and for many women, it's a lifesaver. And that leaves another 20% of women who are not having the same success. So what happens now? Dr Sunita Che…
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A shocking realisation that no one was talking freely about menopause in Switzerland, was the catalyst for the work of Dr Adrian Krahn and Dr Joelle Zingraff. They are the Founders of The Women Circle Switzerland, an online support tool helping women understand their menopause journey as well as offering supplement support. WEBSITE: The Women Circl…
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Dr Premitha Damodaran is an icon in Malaysia. As a leading OB/GYN in Malaysia, she has also led the conversation and support for menopause for the last 20 years. Her mission is to normalise menopause and take away the taboo and the stigma attached to it; allowing women to empower themselves in their menopausal years.Dr Premitha delivered my son 11 …
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Chrissy Hearn is a riot! With a TikTok handle of "Chrissy50andcranky", Chrissy brings laughter and lightness to women worldwide with her musings on life as a 50+ year old woman. Chrissy shares her experience through menopause and how she has reinvented herself in her post-menopause years and is ready to help other women do the same. Find and follow…
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“It’s insulting how a supplement brand can pop out ONE product to fix ALL your symptoms - we aren’t about that” Kirsty Strowger From beauty to colon hydrotherapy to one of Australia’s leading women’s health supplements companies, Kirsty Strowger is the OG hustler, business maven, and health trend spotter. With long-held passions for inner health an…
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Cara Bradley, a seasoned mind-body expert and menopause performance coach with over 30 years of experience, is widely acknowledged for her transformative wellness and performance teaching and programs. She is passionate about empowering high-performing women to thrive through menopause by optimizing their mindset and lifestyle habits. Cara, the aut…
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Author Jennifer Chesak is a medical journalist and fact-checker who knows what it’s like to live with chronic illness and get medically gaslighted. “I am the type of girl who does her research—like a lot of it,” she says. “I’ve researched psilocybin at length, specifically how psilocybin affects and may help women or people assigned female at birth…
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Midlife can be confronting AND it can also be a time to reinvent the second half of your life. I've often spoken of my desire to live the second half of my life with full intention and purpose but to get there, it's quite the journey! Cue Judy King - Global Speaker | Human Design & Mindset Coach | Coach Trainer | Empowering women to lead boldly, un…
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In this episode, I interview Nikki Ellis, Owner of Cinch Training in Melbourne, Australia.Nikki is a passionate PT and thriving entrepreneur. She is the co-author of two books and was a university academic in the College of Exercise and Sports Science at Victoria University for seventeen years, lecturing in resistance training and teaching thousand…
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My guest, Aamilah is a pioneer in the world of menopause. An expert by lived in experience, she enables women to advocate for themselves and empowers them to make informed choices about their personal hormone health, from menstruation to perimenopause and beyond. In this episode, Aamilah shares: - her struggle with endometriosis and finding support…
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As the author of “A Brief History of the Female Body” releasing in August 2023, Dr Deena Emera helps to unpack the purpose of menopause and shares fascinating insights into the evolution of female reproduction. Deena started her science education at UC Berkeley, where she majored in Integrative Biology (and Middle Eastern Studies). She completed a …
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My guest today is Helen Brown, Head of Media and Investment at PHD in New Zealand. Helen and I have actually met in person, unlike so many of my guests. Helen invited me to speak for a women’s leadership luncheon held at Google HQ on menopause. Helen’s honesty and openness to sharing with other women is BRAVE. Here is Helen’s story. In this episode…
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Eleanor Mills is a journalist, diversity campaigner and entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Editor in Chief of noon.org.uk a new platform for women in midlife - she calls them Queenagers.Eleanor was Chair of Women in Journalism UK from 2014-2021 and worked as a senior executive for 23 years at The Sunday Times, as its Editorial Director, award-win…
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Body dysmorphia, a distressing psychological condition, manifests as a distorted perception of one's appearance. This internal struggle becomes even more prevalent among midlife women, who face unique challenges in a society obsessed with youth and beauty standards. The pressures of ageing, hormonal changes, societal expectations, and the influence…
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Leisl Klaebe and I met online through the Women in Fitness Association L.E.A.D program at the perfect pivot point for both of us. The L.E.A.D program is a deep dive into "living on purpose" and for Leisl and I, we were both at a crossroads professionally. Leisl has had a career in the TV and film industry and over two decades in the fitness industr…
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Sanjith and I connected over LinkedIn and the topic "menopause". My curiosity was piqued. I'm used to seeing fellow GenX women building resources and advocating for better menopause care at work and home, so to speak with Sanjith who has invested in menopause care, was brilliant. Sanjith is obviously passionate about helping the 150 million women i…
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Following on from Episodes 74 and 75 with women who have experienced a hysterectomy and been thrown into surgical menopause, I unpack this topic with Dr Linda Dear, MBBS, FRNZCGP, BA (Hons) Psychology, DRCOG, NCMP and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. Linda answers the following questions (and more): * What exactly is surgical menopause? * Wha…
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Warning: there is a discussion that touches on sexual abuse that may be triggeringRebecca E Chandler is an author and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Her book “It Won’t Hurt None – A Story of Courage, Healing, and a Return to Wholeness” details her journey from the depths of trauma to a place of hope and healing, offering a roadmap for others w…
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Emilie Joyal is a French Canadian living in New Zealand. Faced with a diagnosis for endometriosis and pre-cancerous cells on her ovaries, Emilie was advised to have a hysterectomy at 40. Emilie shares her experience and advice for women considering having a hysterectomy and we discuss, at length, the effects on woman’s hormones and the inevitable a…
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As I come closer to 24 months of podcast episodes for Sexy Ageing, it feels like my list of questions are getting longer! one of the BIG questions is "How are women in other countries, cultures and belief systems managing their menopause?" A very general question that has a lot to unpack! In this episode, I'm starting with South Asian women and I i…
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Sue Salenger is the author of “Sidelined: How Women Manage and Mismanage their Health”. Sue wrote her first book at the age of 80. In this podcast episode, we discuss: * You’re never too old and it’s never too late The challenges with diagnosing women’s health challenges Heart disease post-menopause and what we need to know about heart attacks The …
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Becks McCulloch is 46 and had perimenopause symptoms for 7 years before knowing what they were. She just suffered. I want to highlight at this point that Becks was 39 at the time of starting menopause. I often hear from women “I’m too young to be in menopause” and believe me, I thought that applied to me too! When you speak to someone who’s symptom…
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I've been a fan of Andrea Donsky since I discovered her on TikTok of all places? Andrea is a pioneer and visionary in the Health + Wellness Industry. She has combined her expertise as a Nutritionist (R.H.N.) and an Entrepreneur to educate the public on living a healthy lifestyle. Andrea inspires people to make healthier choices through her business…
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Dr Ginni Mansberg has been a GP for almost 30 years, is a featured doctor on the Sunrise Breakfast Show in Australia, the author of "The M Word: how to thrive in menopause" and the Founder of Evidence Skincare. In this episode we cover: * The Women's Health Initiative and how this affected the lack of education for women approaching menopause. * Th…
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I know the title of the podcast might seems a bit confronting but I believe it's important to understand that there is a lot to unpack when it comes to menopause, weight gain in menopause and overall women's health for longevity. My guest is Carys Sonnenberg, a NHS GP and Women's Health and Menopause Specialist. She is also the Founder of an online…
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Having a complete fangirl moment interviewing the iconic Maryon Stewart - I'll call her the OG of natural menopause management. With 28 books under her belt and the latest being "Manage Your Menopause Naturally" released in 2020, Maryon has helped 1000's of women around the world. With my own journey through perimenopause (still going) and my open …
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Georgina is an angel to 1000's of women around the world that have suffered with vaginal dryness - a symptom of menopause. Georgina's own personal story and purpose was the catalyst to creating NatFem Botanicals Soothing Balm which was shortlisted in the Pure Beauty Awards in London this year. As an additional episode for World Menopause Day and co…
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Dr Samantha Newman is a rockstar women's health specialist with a personal interest in supporting women through menopause. In this World Menopause Day episode, we are breaking the taboos and discussing vaginal dryness, a symptom that affects 30% of women in the menopause life stage - but that's only the percentage of women who will share that. Dr S…
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Clare McCulloch has achieved a feat not too many people have. She has taken up a very competitive sport in her 40's, made the National team and competes regularly overseas. Clare is on Team GB (Great Britain) for triathlon and does it all with the beautific smile and positive energy I remember her for. In this episode, Clare and I discuss the chall…
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How do fitness trainers manage their menopause symptoms? It's a NEW discussion for those of us within the fitness industry as many women I know that work within the industry had never had a discussion about menopause or perimenopause symptoms. This honest and open discussion with Wendy Elphinstone, Presenter and Trainer from Les Mills Asia Pacific,…
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If you've been searching for the answers on what and how you should be eating during the menopause transition, then this is the episode for you! Lisa Walker is the BePure Wellness leading health specialist and clinical manager. Lisa has been in the fitness and wellness industry for eight years and we had the BEST time discussing the FACTS on nutrit…
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What do you get when you have two international fitness professionals/podcasters/authors together on the same podcast? A very passionate discussion about exercise of course! Except that so may people are still not exercising or moving in a way that is going to keep them healthy for life. Bevan James Eyles says "we are failing in fitness" but then w…
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Shannon Brasovan is a yoga business consultant at Two-Brain Business, a yoga teacher, the former chief yoga officer at Myriad Yoga and former co-owner of Naptown Fitness. In this episode, we talk about why many yoga studio owners are oddly reluctant to be profitable, and we cover the one thing they can do today to bring in—and retain—more quality c…
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Ingrid Seaburn answers all my skincare woes. As one of the last perimenopause symptoms I'm still battling with, it's so good to talk with a skincare expert in her 50's who knew exactly what I need to do. And it's not all topical! Ingrid is a famous facialist having clients such as Delta Goodrem, Teri Hatcher, Pip Edwards (Yes! Founder of P.E Nation…
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Sara Kooperman - dancer, aerobics instructor, lawyer, business owner and CEO of SCW Fitness Education and Water in Motion. Sara is a leader, icon and mentor to the fitness industry internationally. I look up to women like Sara for all the incredible change they have made in an industry that I love. She continues to inspire women business leaders an…
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Brianna Battles is the founder of Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism and the CEO of Everyday Battles LLC. She’s also the host of the Practice Brave podcast, a strength and conditioning coach, an athlete and a mother of two. In today’s episode of Women In Fitness Business, Brianna talks about the identity shift and physiological changes of motherh…
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I met Mark Nutting through the MedFit Business Mastermind Program. Mark was my coach and brought extra "eyes and ears" to the direction of the Sexy Ageing Lifestyle Program. Mark is an awesome human being and one of the OG personal trainers in the USA. In this episode we discuss:- the beginning of personal training as a legitimate career option- Fi…
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When her gym was shut down by government pandemic restrictions, Elspeth Storrar pivoted. She’s now the CEO of Girls Get Strong Cycling, delivering online cycle coaching to women across the globe. She also runs women-only cycling camps in Mallorca, Spain. We talk about her shift from gym ownership to online coaching, the myriad benefits of cycling f…
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If you've ever wanted to know what the "microbiome" is and the role it plays in your health overall, then this is the episode for you! Karin van Vliet works with Super Synbiotics in Singapore - a Swedish health supplement that combines probiotics (bacteria) and prebiotics (fibre).We discussed - what is the microbiome?- the signs and symptoms of an …
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In recognition of Pride Month, I was honoured to interview my favourite same sex couple - my sister Tia Minnoch and her partner, Jenny Grant. The menopause journey is a challenge in a relationship where you are trying to explain to your partner what you are experiencing, let alone TWO women going through it together. I'm so grateful that Tia and Je…
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Big question here - why would women consider testosterone as a support aid for menopause? Dr Shahzadi Harper, based in the UK, is a menopause and wellbeing doctor specialising in optimising women's health. She is also the co-author of the book “The Perimenopause Solution” with Emma Bardwell. In this episode, we discuss: - testosterone for women as …
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The "period" talk in my teen years wasn't exactly positive. It was a bit taboo and I remember feeling awkward and embarrassed. Ironically, in my 50's, I am now having conversations where there is a level of awkwardness discussing perimenopause!! BUT, this is not the case with my teenage daughter, Jazz Maia (17) who freely speaks about periods with …
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Stacy Kim is the owner of Kuma Fit women’s kickboxing studio in maine. She’s also a passionate advocate for inclusion of all women in the fitness space and the creator of Feel Strong Movement, a directory that lists gyms and trainers who are committed to making the gym experience less intimidating and more comfortable for women. In this episode we …
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Niki Bezzant is the author of the #1 best seller "This Changes Everything: the honest guide to menopause and perimenopause". Niki is an author, writer, speaker and journalist and has been instrumental in educating women on "the change" in New Zealand. In this episode, we discuss: - Niki's survey on women in New Zealand and the surprising results an…
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Perimenopause represents a significant chunk of a woman's life; yet it's rarely discussed, and women are often at a loss when it comes to managing symptoms. Tracy Minnoch-Nuku wants to change all that. Minnoch-Nuku (B.Ph.Ed - Otago, NZ and MBA, Vic, Melb.) is an educated and experienced advocate for women's health and fitness. She’s the author of M…
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Kate is a mentor, speaker, facilitator, artist, writer and has been a therapist for 30 years. A pioneering spirit, Kate was the first to graduate as a Menstruality Medicine Circle facilitator, is the host of "Life - An Inside Job" podcast, created the multi-level art textile project The Pants of Empowerment and Threads of Friendship, and creates se…
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