Podcast
Menopause Morph
Hosted by Pauline McCarthy · EN
Experts from many fields giving advice to help women thrive through their menopause and emerge as the amazing women nature intended us to be.
Not just advise on how to cope with menopause symptoms but a range of topics to help us thrive through the Change-of-Life and beyond.
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S2:E10 Re-entering the Workforce During Menopause - Michelle Mapp
Nov 1100:36:12Tap to summarizeDo you feel like re-entering the workforce after your kids have flown the nest? Do you feel like changing your career or starting a new business? During the menopausal years many women are not only going through the physical "Change-of-Life" but want to change the direction of their lives. Now is the time for them to finally start that business you have been thinking about for many years, or changing your job to one that brings you satisfaction. In today's episode Michelle Mapp chats with Pauline about re-entering the workforce during menopause. Michelle, is a former nonprofit CEO and business owner, works with mission-drivenorganizations helping them to envision and achieve greater impact &sustainability. Working at the juxtaposition of leadership, strategy,and culture, Michelle has more than 25 years of experience andengagement in nonprofit management, communications, strategic planning,and executive leadership. Michelle received a master’s in businessadministration from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom andan undergraduate degree in political communications from GeorgeWashington University. She has worked with clients from the USDepartment of Agriculture to local nonprofits and major Foundations. Sheis passionate about helping nonprofits do what they do better andhelping to build more supportive workplaces in the nonprofit sector.You can contact Michelle here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-mapp-5685941/www.mappconsultinggroup.com [1] This series is dedicated to my dearest friend Alice McCauley who's voice is on the intro and outro of this podcast. Alice passed over recently in the summer of 2025. I miss her dreadfully and am near to tears when I hear her voice at the beginning and end of each podcast but then I remember all the fun times we had together and am grateful that she came into my life. Disclaimer: The guidance and suggestions provided by Pauline McCarthy, Menopause Morph Eood (PLC) and Pauline's guests are intended for informational and supportive purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing debilitating symptoms, pain, whether physical or psychological, it is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in any of my/our written or verbal communications.
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S2:E9 Preparing for a Healthy Old Age - Pauline
Nov 500:19:30Tap to summarizeIn this weeks episode, after explaining the missing 3 weeks Pauline talks about watching her fathers health deteriorate quickly during Covid19 due to lack of exercise. Then when she was caring for him for months earlier this year, she started stress eating and so while he was recovering she was getting less healthy. Pauline has put out to the world her intentions of restoring her health and invites you to join her in focusing on our Mind and Body Health together. On the 29th September 2025 Pauline weighed 87.55kg (193lbs / 13.8 Stone) and her belly 114cm / 36in. On the 4th November 2025 she weighed 84kg (185 lbs / 13.2 stone) and her belly was 112.5cm (44.2 inches) If you are interested in joining Pauline in reducing your visceral belly fat, you should take your measurements. You can take weight, belly measurements and measurements of any other part of your body you wish to reduce. Together we can do this! This series is dedicated to my dearest friend Alice McCauley who's voice is on the intro and outro of this podcast. Alice passed over recently in the summer of 2025. I miss her dreadfully and am near to tears when I hear her voice at the beginning and end of each podcast but then I remember all the fun times we had together and am grateful that she came into my life. Disclaimer: The guidance and suggestions provided by Pauline McCarthy, Menopause Morph Eood (PLC) and Pauline's guests are intended for informational and supportive purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing debilitating symptoms, pain, whether physical or psychological, it is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in any of my/our written or verbal communications.
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S2:E8 Managing Relationships During Menopause - Michelle Dawson
Oct 800:35:43Tap to summarizeAre your mood swings, brain fog etc. causing relationship problems at work and in your family? I'm sure many of us are shocked by some of the crazy menopausal moments we have. In today's episode Michell Dawson chats with Pauline about how to reduce the tension and mystery of why we menopausal women sometimes act out of character causing distress for our loved ones and work mates. Michelle Dawson MCMA. is qualified in Menopause wellness. Menopause nutrition, Managing menopause naturally. Also a qualified counsellor, Psychologist and Couples therapist. You can contact Michelle here: www.menopausewellnessuk.co.uk This series is dedicated to my dearest friend Alice McCauley who's voice is on the intro and outro of this podcast. Alice passed over recently in the summer of 2025. I miss her dreadfully and am near to tears when I hear her voice at the beginning and end of each podcast but then I remember all the fun times we had together and am grateful that she came into my life. Disclaimer: The guidance and suggestions provided by Pauline McCarthy, Menopause Morph Eood (PLC) and Pauline's guests are intended for informational and supportive purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing debilitating symptoms, pain, whether physical or psychological, it is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in any of my/our written or verbal communications.
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S2:E7 Self Esteem During Menopause - Pauline McCarthy
Oct 100:31:25Tap to summarizeEven the most usually confident person can lose confidence and self esteem during peri-menopause and menopause. In this weeks episode, Pauline talks about her experience and tips to improve our self esteem. This series is dedicated to my dearest friend Alice McCauley who's voice is on the intro and outro of this podcast. Alice passed over recently in the summer of 2025. I miss her dreadfully and am near to tears when I hear her voice at the beginning and end of each podcast but then I remember all the fun times we had together and am grateful that she came into my life. Disclaimer: The guidance and suggestions provided by Pauline McCarthy, Menopause Morph Eood (PLC) and Pauline's guests are intended for informational and supportive purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing debilitating symptoms, pain, whether physical or psychological, it is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in any of my/our written or verbal communications.
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S2:06 Become Your Own Best Health Advocate - Esther Sarlo
Sep 2400:34:38Tap to summarizeEsther and her team have created Mynd Myself as a response to a profound lack of centralized access to credible health information from Complementary, Holistic, and Integrative (CHI) perspectives. Yes, information is everywhere but it can be very difficult to wade through and determine what and who can be trusted vs what is misleading or false. As a trusted source for information and connection to vetted, experienced, and outstanding Practitioners, Mynd Myself’s ‘prime directive’ is to support YOU in becoming your own best health advocate. Helping you to feel safe, seen, heard, and supported as you navigate your health journey. As the cornerstone of the game-changing holistic health website, Esther is the catalyst for creating this beautiful space where healing, connections, and collaborations emerge. Esther is an entrepreneur, facilitator, speaker, and writer who is passionately committed to making it easier for you to live…and speak…your most authentic life…Because YOU matter! You can contact Esther here: esther@myndmyself.com | www.myndmyself.com This series is dedicated to my dearest friend Alice McCauley who's voice is on the intro and outro of this podcast. Alice passed over recently in the summer of 2025. I miss her dreadfully and am near to tears when I hear her voice at the beginning and end of each podcast but then I remember all the fun times we had together and am grateful that she came into my life. Disclaimer: The guidance and suggestions provided by Pauline McCarthy, Menopause Morph Eood (PLC) and Pauline's guests are intended for informational and supportive purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing debilitating symptoms, pain, whether physical or psychological, it is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in any of my/our written or verbal communications.
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S2:E5 Our Legacy - Pauline McCarthy
Sep 1700:15:50Tap to summarizeIsn't the voice on the intro and outro of the Menopause Morph Podcast beautiful? This was the voice of my dear friend Alice McCauley who sadly died suddenly this summer of 2025. In this episode I ponder life and what legacy we want to leave on earth. This series is dedicated to my dearest friend Alice McCauley who's voice is on the intro and outro of this podcast. Alice passed over recently in the summer of 2025. I miss her dreadfully and am near to tears when I hear her voice at the beginning and end of each podcast but then I remember all the fun times we had together and am grateful that she came into my life. Disclaimer: The guidance and suggestions provided by Pauline McCarthy, Menopause Morph Eood (PLC) and Pauline's guests are intended for informational and supportive purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing debilitating symptoms, pain, whether physical or psychological, it is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in any of my/our written or verbal communications.
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S2:E4 Midlife Magic - Kip Clarke
Sep 1000:36:32Tap to summarizeKip Clarke is a transformational coach who is passionate about helping women shed the GoodGirl Syndrome and start living from a place of Midlife Magic! Her proven system allows them to release their old programming that has kept them feeling exhausted and uninspired and create instead a life that truly lights them up. She focuses on helping clients shift their perspective about their experiences and transform the blocks and negative thinking that currently hold them back. Kip draw upon more than 3 decades of experience as an academic researcher, educator, coach and mentor, as well as on her focus and drive as an elite world-class athlete, to inform the work she does with clients. Among her arious coaching certifications she is also certified in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and Reiki, and she uses her intuition, Tarot, numerology, and especially humour to help her clients experience profound personal and professional breakthroughs. As the CEO of Wild & Wise Enterprises, Kip takes great pride in helping ambitious midlife women reprogram their thinking and self-talk with proven methods so that they can fully use the wisdom of their decades combined with a healthy dollop of feminine free spiritedness to become true Wild & Wise Women of significance and impact in the world.Kip has launched her podcast, it is called: Wise Minds, Wild Hearts: The Podcast for Soulful High achievers. You can find episodes on Spotify, or from her website - kipclarke.com/podcast You can contact Kip here: kip@kipclarke.com www.kipclarke.com This series is dedicated to my dearest friend Alice McCauley who's voice is on the intro and outro of this podcast. Alice passed over recently in the summer of 2025. I miss her dreadfully and am near to tears when I hear her voice at the beginning and end of each podcast but then I remember all the fun times we had together and am grateful that she came into my life. Disclaimer: The guidance and suggestions provided by Pauline McCarthy, Menopause Morph Eood (PLC) and Pauline's guests are intended for informational and supportive purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing debilitating symptoms, pain, whether physical or psychological, it is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in any of my/our written or verbal communications.
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S2:E2 Navigating Hormonal Changes in Marriage: Parallels with Betrayal Recovery - Vanessa Cardenas
Sep 400:49:13Tap to summarizeMany menopausal women experience symptoms including mood swings, weight gain or health problems that can often put a strain on partner relationships. At the same time of life some men panic about getting old or become insecure and seek out sexual validation from other women. If you have experienced betrayal and seek ways to recover from it Vanessa Cardenas is the go to expert to guide women and couples back to a meaningful and loving relationship. In our first interview in Season 2 Vanessa shares her wisdom and compassion with us. Vanessa Cardenas | Relationship Reset Expert | Betrayal Recovery & Trust Rebuilding Vanessa Cardenas is a Relationship Reset Expert, author, and speaker who helps individuals and couples heal, reconnect, and thrive after relationship challenges. With a specialization in betrayal recovery, communication strategies, and rebuilding trust, Vanessa offers compassionate, results-driven support to those navigating emotional disconnection, trust issues, and life after heartbreak. Founder of Understanding Ear (https://understandingear.com/), Vanessa blends trauma-informed guidance with lived experience to empower clients through her signature HOPE Roadmap (Hold On, Pain Ends). Whether facing the aftermath of betrayal or seeking a deeper emotional connection, she guides hearts through heartbreak and into healing—because every heart deserves to beat with purpose again. ✨ Free Gift: Six-Phase Meditation for Healing ✨ Vanessa's gift to you—because no one should have to walk this journey alone. https://betrayal.understandingear.com/meditation Vanessa Cardenas | Relationship Reset Expert Helping individuals and couples heal, reconnect, and thrive after relationship challenges since 2017 because every heart deserves to beat with purpose again. Let’s Stay Connected: 💬 Need support? Book a session https://calendly.com/understandingear/ 📚 Explore resources: Courses, blogs, and more https://understandingear.com/resources 📖 Read my latest: Published articles: https://understandingear.com/resources 🎙 Want me to speak on your platform? Request info https://understandingear.com/media_vanessa_cardenas 📶 Follow for inspiration: Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_understandingear/ Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn Disclaimer: The guidance and suggestions provided by Vanessa Cardenas and Understanding Ear, LLC are intended for informational and supportive purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing debilitating pain, whether physical or psychological, it is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in any of my/our written or verbal communications. This series is dedicated to my dearest friend Alice McCauley who's voice is on the intro and outro of this podcast. Alice passed over recently in the summer of 2025. I miss her dreadfully and am near to tears when I hear her voice at the beginning and end of each podcast but then I remember all the fun times we had together and am grateful that she came into my life. LoVe. Pauline
Transcribe →S2:E1 Happy to be Back After the Pause - Pauline McCarthy
Sep 400:23:23Tap to summarizeAfter an 8 year break from publishing the Menopause Morph Podcast, Pauline explains how life sometimes gets in the way of our plans but with determination we can see the light at the end of the tunnel and get back to our passions and goals. In this episode Pauline tells us some of the things that happened in the podcast pause that knocked her off kilter but returning to podcasting Pauline's hope is that menopausal women around the world can be helped by the podcast episodes and support each other. This series is dedicated to my dearest friend Alice McCauley whose voice is on the intro and outro of this podcast. Alice passed over recently in the summer of 2025. I miss her dreadfully and am near to tears when I hear her voice at the beginning and end of each podcast but then I remember all the fun times we had together and am grateful and honoured that she came into my life. Disclaimer: The guidance and suggestions provided by Pauline McCarthy, Menopause Morph Eood (PLC) and Pauline's guests are intended for informational and supportive purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing debilitating symptoms, pain, whether physical or psychological, it is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in any of my/our written or verbal communications.
Transcribe →S2:E3 Menopausal Burnout - Pauline McCarthy
Sep 400:20:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Pauline talks about what is burnout and tips on how to cope with it or avoid it. To contact Pauline write to pauline.mccarthy@gmail.com This series is dedicated to my dearest friend Alice McCauley who's voice is on the intro and outro of this podcast. Alice passed over recently in the summer of 2025. I miss her dreadfully and am near to tears when I hear her voice at the beginning and end of each podcast but then I remember all the fun times we had together and am grateful that she came into my life. Disclaimer: The guidance and suggestions provided by Pauline McCarthy, Menopause Morph Eood (PLC) and Pauline's guests are intended for informational and supportive purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing debilitating symptoms, pain, whether physical or psychological, it is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in any of my/our written or verbal communications.
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