Menopause and chronic pain are more connected than many women realize. In this episode, Stacey Roberts — holistic RN, physiotherapist, and functional medicine specialist — explains how hormones, pelvic floor dysfunction, inflammation, stress, and gut health can all contribute to pain in midlife.

We discuss why declining estrogen during perimenopause and menopause can increase pain sensitivity, why pelvic floor issues are often overlooked, and why addressing the root cause matters more than simply masking symptoms with medication. If you’re dealing with joint pain, muscle pain, pelvic symptoms, stiffness, inflammation, or unexplained changes in your body during menopause, this episode offers a more holistic and empowering perspective.

Stacey Roberts is the author of the #1 best-selling book, ​​The Pain Free Formula: Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs, or Injections and the host of the #1 podcast on chronic pain, The Pain Free Formula. Discover more at https://newyouhealthandwellness.com

In this episode, Melanie speaks with exercise physiologist Clio Austin about why exercise is essential during menopause, perimenopause and postmenopause. They explore how declining estrogen affects muscle mass, bone density, body composition and weight. Clio also shares practical strategies to help women build strength, improve health and prevent frailty in midlife - whether they’re already exercising or just getting started.

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Why chronic stress leaves so many midlife women burnt out and how nervous system regulation can restore energy, boundaries and intimacy. In this episode of Sage Women, therapist and professor Dr Julie Merriman explains why so many women experience burnout, chronic stress, and disconnection from their bodies.

We explore how nervous system dysregulation affects women’s health, relationships, and intimacy, especially during midlife. Dr Merriman shares practical tools including grounding exercises, body awareness and breathing techniques to help regulate the nervous system and restore balance.

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www.juliemerrimanphd.com,

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