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The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast

Mary Lee 109 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

The Menopause Disruptor Podcast, hosted by Mary Lee, challenges outdated narratives around menopause. As a Menopause Doula and Licensed Menopause Champion, Mary Lee aims to destigmatize the menopausal transition and provide reliable resources. Each episode tackles taboo topics and features conversations with guest experts, covering mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of aging. The podcast encourages women to reclaim their voices and advocate for their health with confidence.

Episodes

Unapologetic Workplace Leadership and Power with Nicole Johnston
Unapologetic Workplace Leadership and Power with Nicole Johnston Aug 21, 2026 2985 In this episode, Mary is joined by Nicole Johnston, an executive and leadership coach, TEDx speaker, author, and founder of Innate Power, to explore workplace leadership, visibility, confidence, and the often-unspoken challenges women face during menopause.Nicole draws on 30 years of experience in major consumer brands including Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Hershey, and Newell Brands, whe
GLP-1s Aren’t a Cop-Out: Rethinking Weight Loss with Dr. Laure DeMattia
GLP-1s Aren’t a Cop-Out: Rethinking Weight Loss with Dr. Laure DeMattia Aug 14, 2026 3275 In this episode, host Mary is joined by obesity medicine physician Dr. Laure DeMattia to explore the complicated relationship between obesity, body image, food, and menopause.Dr. DeMattia shares her deeply personal journey from struggling with body image and binge eating from a young age to becoming a physician specializing in obesity medicine. Together, Mary and Dr. D unpack why women's bodi
The Menopause Conversation Your Doctor May Never Have with Cindy Dupuie
The Menopause Conversation Your Doctor May Never Have with Cindy Dupuie Jul 31, 2026 4590 In this episode, Mary welcomes functional medicine practitioner Cindy Dupuie, who shares her deeply personal journey from experiencing early menopause after a stressful divorce to becoming one of the leading voices helping women understand the root causes of hormonal changes. Together they unpack why menopause is about far more than hot flashes and why estrogen influences nearly every tissue and o
Working Women Will Face Ageism At The Peak of Their Careers with Lucy Standing
Working Women Will Face Ageism At The Peak of Their Careers with Lucy Standing Jun 2, 2026 2989 Is the productivity crisis in the workforce actually an ageism crisis?In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Standing, Chartered Psychologist and founder of Brave Starts, CIC – a non profit organisation supporting 300 – 400 people a year to plan and consider their future career development. Lucy specialising in mid career development with specific expertise in the ageing population.Together, we exp
What Midlife Women Needs to Know About Blood Sugar with Michelle Dwyer
What Midlife Women Needs to Know About Blood Sugar with Michelle Dwyer May 16, 2026 3782 Feel like your body suddenly changed in midlife — increased belly fat, energy crashes, cravings, brain fog, disrupted sleep, or feeling like you’re “doing everything right” but nothing is working anymore — this episode is for you.In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by health coach Michelle Dwyer to unpack the critical connection between hormones, blood sugar, metabolism, stress, and overall
Menopause Joint Pain: What’s Really Causing It; Does Cortisone Injections Help with Stacey Roberts
Menopause Joint Pain: What’s Really Causing It; Does Cortisone Injections Help with Stacey Roberts Apr 17, 2026 3401 What if pain isn’t just “wear and tear”… and aging doesn’t have to hurt?In this episode, Mary sits down with physical therapist and nurse Stacey Roberts to unpack a completely different approach to pain-free living.After decades in traditional medicine, Stacey began questioning why so many patients weren’t getting better. What she discovered changes everything: pain isn’t just structural—it’s infl
When Concussion Collides with Menopause: A Brain's Story
When Concussion Collides with Menopause: A Brain's Story Mar 26, 2026 858 When a brain Injury, menopause, and trauma intersect, it can be a nervous system train wreck.In my solo episode, perfectly timed with Brain Injury/Brain Health Awareness Month this March, I humbly share how a mild injury while recently vacationing in Mexico reactivated old symptoms and emotions connected to a previous traumatic brain injury in 2015. This story highlights how brain injury, hormonal
The “Just Do Kegels” Myth Might Be Harming Your Pelvic Floor with Dr. Lisa Kelly
The “Just Do Kegels” Myth Might Be Harming Your Pelvic Floor with Dr. Lisa Kelly Mar 16, 2026 3106 Pelvic health is one of the most important  and often overlooked aspects of women’s health.Many are told that bladder leaks, pelvic pressure, or discomfort during exercise are simply part of aging, pregnancy, or menopause. But the truth is, these symptoms are common and they are also treatable.In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Kelly, Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic health specialist to e
Closing the Menopause Care Gap: Women Deserve To Be Heard with Dr. Lindsay Shirreff
Closing the Menopause Care Gap: Women Deserve To Be Heard with Dr. Lindsay Shirreff Mar 6, 2026 3855 Today, we welcome Dr. Lindsay Shirreff, OB-GYN, member of the Menopause Foundation of Canada medical advisory board, and Chief Medical Officer of Blair Health. Dr. Shirreff shares her journey from traditional medicine to healthcare innovation, focusing on closing the specialist gap for menopause and women’s health through technology and AI. The conversation dives into why access to menopause care
Three Chakras to Clear for Menopause Self-Advocacy
Three Chakras to Clear for Menopause Self-Advocacy Feb 23, 2026 1608 Can't speak your truth? Experience gut-wrenching pain and butterflies when you visit your doctor? Does it feel like your feminine qualities are being suppressed?Could be your Chakras need a tune up!In this episode, Mary explore menopause through the lens of the subtle body system to build an understanding how many menopause symptoms connect to specific energy centers, known as chakras. The bo
The Swimsuit Fashion Gap: Rethinking Swimwear for Midlife Women with Sarah Blaser
The Swimsuit Fashion Gap: Rethinking Swimwear for Midlife Women with Sarah Blaser Feb 20, 2026 3392 Today, we feature fashion designer Sarah Blaser and her mother, Donna, in a heartfelt conversation about bathing suits — from the challenges of shopping and finding the right fit to the menopause-related body changes and frustration many women feel when trying to squeeze into traditional swimsuits.Inspired by her mother’s struggle to find swimwear that offered both comfort and adaptability for a c
Why Women Are Being Lied to About Sleep with Dr. Carleara Weiss
Why Women Are Being Lied to About Sleep with Dr. Carleara Weiss Feb 13, 2026 3805 Today, we delve into the critical topic of sleep during perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Carleara Weiss, a renowned sleep scientist and advisor for Aeroflow Sleep.Dr. Weiss, who hold a PhD and Master's of Science and Nursing, and a nationally recognized sleep scientist, discusses the significant impact of hormonal changes on women’s sleep patterns. She emphasises how sleep apnea, often un

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