In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips speaks to Australia's very own Peri Godmother, Shelly Horton, about one of the less discussed areas of perimenopause – the impact on mental health. In this frank and moving conversation, Shelly explains how hormonal shifts hit her like a freight train, and how her experiences led her to pen a bestselling book and become a peri crusader. The duo discuss Shelly's darkest moment, the place of talk therapy, antidepressants and HRT, and Amelia opens up about her own midlife mood swings.

About the guest:

Shelly Horton is an award-winning journalist, presenter, speaker and passionate women’s health advocate. A familiar face and sought-after commentator on national television, she’s become one of Australia’s leading voices on perimenopause and midlife wellbeing, known for her refreshingly honest, relatable approach.

Shelly is the best-selling author of I’m Your Peri Godmother, a warm, straight-talking guide that has helped thousands of women understand what’s happening in their bodies during this confusing stage of life. Grab it in your nearest bookshop or as an audiobook on Audible, narrated by Shelly herself.

Follow Shelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyhorton1

Purchase the paperback: https://www.booktopia.com.au/i-m-your-peri-godmother-shelly-horton/book/9781761501166.html

Purchase the audiobook: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Im-Your-Peri-Godmother-Audiobook/B0FJ22M2KH

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips
Guest: Shelly Horton Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

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