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Menopause Unscripted PodcastAuthor: Farah Kariamburi
Welcome to the Menopause Unscripted Podcast. I'm Farah Kariamburi, your Belly Blaster Menopause Coach and creator of the Meno-Fit Fat Loss Method, tailored for menopausal women. As an expert in deep health, I aim to offer professional women simple, effective tips to boost body confidence and regain control during menopause. Each episode is dedicated to fostering healthier habits, steering clear of temporary fixes like fad diets and pills, for enduring weight loss. So, grab your cuppa or bring me along on your walk, as we journey towards sustainable results together. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 101
Sunday, 4 January, 2026
Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group.In this episode of Menopause Unscripted, I sit down with hormone expert and perimenopause/menopause coach Jackie Ka for a conversation that will make you question everything you’ve been told about “just getting on with it”.Jackie shares the moment her own health unravelled, despite still having regular periods. She went to five different doctors, had bloods taken, and yet nobody joined the dots. It wasn’t until one practitioner looked at her results properly that she heard the words so many women never hear soon enough: you’re in menopause. Her FSH was sky-high, her oestradiol had crashed, and she was living with relentless brain fog, word loss, memory lapses, hair shedding and libido changes… while thinking she couldn’t possibly be in menopause because she was still bleeding.From there, we get into the real issue: women are rarely taught that hormones influence virtually every system in the body. Jackie explains why “symptom relief” isn’t the same as true hormone support, and why simply stopping hot flushes isn’t the end goal if you care about bone strength, heart health, brain function and long-term quality of life.We also tackle the fear that keeps so many women stuck: cancer anxiety and the legacy messaging around HRT. Jackie introduces the idea of detox pathways, why some women may need deeper testing (including urine metabolite/DUTCH-style testing), and why progesterone matters far more than most women have been told — especially for protecting the womb lining and balancing oestrogen.If you’ve ever tried progesterone and felt worse, this part alone is worth listening to. Jackie breaks down why that can happen (including the oestradiol-to-progesterone balance, thyroid function, and alternative routes like vaginal use) and shares her own experience with severe pre-period suicidal thoughts that were hormone-driven, not “mental health out of nowhere”.We also go into practical, real-world HRT troubleshooting: why patches can cause unpredictable “oestrogen dumping” for some women, why gels and creams can be easier to control, and what happens when women suddenly stop absorbing topical hormones. Jackie then explains why some US clinicians are moving towards microdosed injections (twice weekly) for steadier oestradiol and testosterone levels — and why testosterone, free testosterone, and SHBG can make or break libido, energy, mood and body composition.Finally, Jackie lays out what proper support should actually look like: thorough lab work (not just a token test), interpreting results using optimal ranges, and checking things like iron, thyroid, vitamin D, insulin and liver enzymes — because sometimes what feels like “hormones” is actually anaemia or a deficiency that’s been dismissed as “normal”.This episode is for the woman who’s tired of being fobbed off, tired of second-guessing herself, and ready to stop white-knuckling her way through symptoms that are stealing her confidence, her energy, and her life.If you’re even slightly curious about hormone optimisation, why you might feel worse before you feel better, or what to ask for when your GP won’t listen, press play.Facebook Group: Perimenopause & Weight Loss Revolution: https://www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseandweightlosscommunity
