The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
The Ageless and Awesome Podcast is dedicated to helping women over 40 through Perimenopause and Menopause with best health, a positive mindset and outrageous confidence. Hosted by Susie Garden, Perimenopause Naturopath and Weight Loss Nutritionist, Founder of The Glow Protocol® - the hormone balancing and weight loss program for women.
This podcast is for you if you’re noticing those pesky early symptoms of perimenopause like night sweats, weight gain, insomnia and fatigue. Or perhaps you’re experiencing hot flushes and forgetting words and people’s names (ugh!)? Or dealing with unwanted weight gain, a sex drive that’s fallen off a cliff and vaginal issues? In this podcast, we will cover all of those perimenopause and menopause issues you chat with your friends about (plus the taboo ones - you know what I mean ladies!) We cover health (especially gut health), beauty hacks, confidence and everything you need to feel young, vibrant and rediscover your GLOW!
I’m here, calling on my 30+ years of healthcare experience in both conventional AND natural medicine plus I’ll be chatting with industry experts from around the globe on body image, beauty, fashion and styling, mindset hacks and the latest in longevity medicine.
So if you’re sick of feeling like a crazy person has taken over your body and mind, and want science-based, actionable tips to optimise your health and wellbeing as you move into menopause and beyond stick around. To learn more about what I do with my incredible Glow Protocol®, sustainable weight loss and nutrition hacks, check out https://susiegarden.com/the-glow-protocol
Episodes
312 episodes
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 per...
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Episode 312
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28:42
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 disruptio...
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Episode 311
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18:00
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 man...
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Episode 310
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25:35
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...
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Episode 309
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36:56
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. Draw...
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Episode 308
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21:23
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 sig...
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Episode 307
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34:57
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 fasc...
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Episode 270
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20:29
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 ...
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Episode 306
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30:57
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...
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Episode 264
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18:12
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...
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Episode 306
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29:30
5 Top Weight Loss Blockers in Perimenopause
Struggling with weight loss during perimenopause can be like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube in the dark—frustrating and often futile. But light is at hand! In this episode, I shatter the age-old myth that age is a barrier to shedding weight, an...
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Episode 234
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14:47
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. ...
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19:44
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 ax...
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Episode 305
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21:47
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 oe...
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Episode 304
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17:03
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 ...
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Episode 303
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14:41
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 u...
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Episode 302
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26:40
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 ...
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Episode 230
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20:18
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 rid...
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Episode 254
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25:51
Gut Health Series Part 2 - Achieving Hormone Balance Through Optimal Gut Health
Can maintaining good gut health actually balance your hormones? You bet it can! Join me, Susie Garden, in this enlightening episode of the Ageless and Awesome podcast as we unravel the mysteries of the estrobolome and its crucial role in oestro...
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Episode 252
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29:39
Gut Health Series Part 1 - How Your Gut Health Impacts Your Skin in Perimenopause
Can you really turn back the clock on your skin just by taking care of your gut? Discover the surprising connection between gut health and skin health on this week's Ageless and Awesome podcast. In this episode I explore the critical role of th...
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Episode 247
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32:03
Why Diets Stop Working After 40 (And What to Do Instead)
Ever wondered why the diet and exercise plan that worked in your 30s & 40s suddenly feels like pushing a boulder uphill? You're not alone, and you're definitely not imagining things.When you hit your 40s, your body undergoes a profo...
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Episode 301
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25:14
Puffy, Painful, and Perimenopausal? It's Probably Inflammation
Every day in my clinic, I see women battling a hidden enemy they can't quite name. They're experiencing joint pain that wasn't there before, skin that's suddenly reactive, or stubborn weight that refuses to budge despite their best efforts. The...
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Episode 300
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27:17
Winning the Perimenopausal Weight Battle
Have you noticed your body changing despite doing all the things?? That stubborn weight gain during perimenopause isn't your fault—and it's not about willpower or discipline.Your body is responding to profound hormonal shifts that make ...
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Episode 299
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30:50
Hair Loss, Dry Skin & Brittle Nails—Is It Your Hormones?
If your beauty routine suddenly isn’t cutting it—no matter how many serums, supplements, or salon visits—you’re not imagining it. Hormones could be behind the changes you’re seeing in your hair, skin, and nails.In this episode, I break d...
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Episode 298
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27:40
Rage, Fog, and Yolk Separation: My Messy Perimenopause Truth
In this personal and powerful episode of The Ageless and Awesome Podcast, I pull back the curtain on what navigating menopause in my 40s was really like—and what no one warned me about.From the hormonal chaos of perimenopause to the myth...
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Episode 297
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21:37