The Menopause Space

by Lisa Tarquini

The Menopause Space is a weekly, discussion-based podcast which provides a toolkit for the community to better understand the issues surrounding perimenopause and menopause.

Our goal is to break down the taboos surrounding menopause in Hong Kong, with expert advice and insight from some of the territory’s leading experts on the topic.

Through a series of candid and authentic conversations, we open the dialogue on ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • Menopause from a transgender perspective

    Menopause from a transgender perspective

    Welcome to The Menopause Space Podcast, Season 3, the podcast where we explore the journey of menopause with honesty, humor, and heart. I'm Lisa Tarquini, your host, founder of The Menopause Space and What The Fog* Asia Pacific's Premier Menopause Event. Each week, we'll dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of menopause, featuring expert insights, personal stories, and practical tips to empower you on this transformative journey. Together, we’ll explore the physical, emotional, and social aspects of menopause, breaking down the stigma and fostering a community of support. Whether you're navigating symptoms, seeking support, or simply curious about what to expect, this is the space for you. Join us as we break the silence, share knowledge, and celebrate the strength of women everywhere. I have a small favour to ask…To help us on our mission of supporting women through menopause, don’t forget to like and subscribe to The Menopause Space Podcast. Your support helps us reach more women who may be seeking information and community during this important phase of life. Also, share this podcast with friends, family, or anyone who could benefit from our discussions. Together, we can break the silence and empower each other. So, grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and let's talk about menopause! Menopause is not a universal experience. Every woman will experience it differently. And now, thanks to the wonderful world that we live in and the acceptance of different genders, we can now recognise the transgender perspective and the gender identity perspective. Today I had a wonderful conversation with Kelly Libarios and Emery Fung who shared their experience with hormonal transitions. Emery who was assigned female at birth and has transitioned into a male and Kelly who was assigned male at birth and has now transitioned into female. We learn about how their hormones played an impact on their mental and physical health and how this has impacted their day-to-day quality of life and work performance. I love this conversation with Kelly and Emery. They are such inspiring human beings and I hope that this conversation gives you some takeaways on how to think about menopause in general, in society, in the workplace, and how to have conversations with many different people about menopause. I hope this conversation spurs you on to bring the conversation to your workplace and change how women's health is viewed and the solutions that are available to them. Don't forget to subscribe to The Podcast so you never miss an episode. We're here to be your companion and guide through every step of the menopause process. Until next time, keep being the strong, resilient woman you are. Wishing you all the best on your menopause journey. Over on The Menopause Space, you can find all the tools, resources and training to support yourself or others impacted by menopause. Evidence-based research, education and CPD training is available, and we want to hear from you about your experiences. Head over to themenopausespace.com, email podcast@themenopausespace.com or WhatsApp us on +852 5688 8281

  • FemTech Future with Maaike Steinebach

    FemTech Future with Maaike Steinebach

    Welcome to The Menopause Space Podcast, Season 3, the podcast where we explore the journey of menopause with honesty, humor, and heart. I'm Lisa Tarquini, your host, founder of The Menopause Space and What The Fog* Asia Pacific's Premier Menopause Event. Each week, we'll dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of menopause, featuring expert insights, personal stories, and practical tips to empower you on this transformative journey. Together, we’ll explore the physical, emotional, and social aspects of menopause, breaking down the stigma and fostering a community of support. Whether you're navigating symptoms, seeking support, or simply curious about what to expect, this is the space for you. Join us as we break the silence, share knowledge, and celebrate the strength of women everywhere. I have a small favour to ask…To help us on our mission of supporting women through menopause, don’t forget to like and subscribe to The Menopause Space Podcast. Your support helps us reach more women who may be seeking information and community during this important phase of life. Also, share this podcast with friends, family, or anyone who could benefit from our discussions. Together, we can break the silence and empower each other. So, grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and let's talk about menopause! Femtech is a multi-billion dollar industry that is changing the landscape of women's health across the globe. Today I talk to Maaike Steinebach, founder of Femtech Future, in Hong Kong, and what inspired her to move from her corporate job with Visa to leading this area in Hong Kong and Asia. We discuss her drive to change the landscape of women's health in the workplace, the barriers for entry into FemTech in Asia, and what are some of the misconceptions about FemTech. We also touch on some of the most exciting things that are changing how women's health is viewed and the solutions that are available here in Asia and across the globe. I hope this conversation spurs you on to bring the conversation to your workplace and change how women's health is viewed and the solutions that are available to them. Don't forget to subscribe to The Podcast so you never miss an episode. We're here to be your companion and guide through every step of the menopause process. Until next time, keep being the strong, resilient woman you are. Wishing you all the best on your menopause journey. Over on The Menopause Space, you can find all the tools, resources and training to support yourself or others impacted by menopause. Evidence-based research, education and CPD training is available, and we want to hear from you about your experiences. Head over to themenopausespace.com, email podcast@themenopausespace.com or WhatsApp us on +852 5688 8281

  • Menopause and Neurodiversity with Noelle Sinclair

    Menopause and Neurodiversity with Noelle Sinclair

    Welcome to The Menopause Space Podcast, Season 3, the podcast where we explore the journey of menopause with honesty, humor, and heart. I'm Lisa Tarquini, your host, founder of The Menopause Space and What The Fog* Asia Pacific's Premier Menopause Event. Each week, we'll dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of menopause, featuring expert insights, personal stories, and practical tips to empower you on this transformative journey. Together, we’ll explore the physical, emotional, and social aspects of menopause, breaking down the stigma and fostering a community of support. Whether you're navigating symptoms, seeking support, or simply curious about what to expect, this is the space for you. Join us as we break the silence, share knowledge, and celebrate the strength of women everywhere. I have a small favour to ask…To help us on our mission of supporting women through menopause, don’t forget to like and subscribe to The Menopause Space Podcast. Your support helps us reach more women who may be seeking information and community during this important phase of life. Also, share this podcast with friends, family, or anyone who could benefit from our discussions. Together, we can break the silence and empower each other. So, grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and let's talk about menopause! There are so many intersectionalities with menopause. Today I am talking to the beautiful Noelle Sinclair, who has a company called Diverse Minds. Noelle talks very frankly with us about her diagnosis with ASD, and her diagnosis with ADHD, and how menopause and perimenopause in particular impacted this. If you are managing neurodiversity like ASD and ADHD, this conversation is so important because our hormones play an integral role and can be impacted dramatically during the menopause transition. Noel holds space a few times per week for free conversations regarding neurodiversity; what you're going through, to maybe ask questions and to be signposted to the right people to possibly get a diagnosis or to manage the solutions. Please reach out to Noelle or share with somebody who you feel may need this. Diverse Minds - https://www.diverseminds.com/ Don't forget to subscribe to The Podcast so you never miss an episode. We're here to be your companion and guide through every step of the menopause process. Until next time, keep being the strong, resilient woman you are. Wishing you all the best on your menopause journey. Over on The Menopause Space, you can find all the tools, resources and training to support yourself or others impacted by menopause. Evidence-based research, education and CPD training is available, and we want to hear from you about your experiences. Head over to themenopausespace.com, email podcast@themenopausespace.com or WhatsApp us on +852 5688 8281

  • Hormonal changes and mental wellbeing

    Hormonal changes and mental wellbeing

    Welcome to The Menopause Space Podcast, Season 3, the podcast where we explore the journey of menopause with honesty, humor, and heart. I'm Lisa Tarquini, your host, founder of The Menopause Space and What The Fog* Asia Pacific's Premier Menopause Event. Each week, we'll dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of menopause, featuring expert insights, personal stories, and practical tips to empower you on this transformative journey. Together, we’ll explore the physical, emotional, and social aspects of menopause, breaking down the stigma and fostering a community of support. Whether you're navigating symptoms, seeking support, or simply curious about what to expect, this is the space for you. Join us as we break the silence, share knowledge, and celebrate the strength of women everywhere. I have a small favour to ask…To help us on our mission of supporting women through menopause, don’t forget to like and subscribe to The Menopause Space Podcast. Your support helps us reach more women who may be seeking information and community during this important phase of life. Also, share this podcast with friends, family, or anyone who could benefit from our discussions. Together, we can break the silence and empower each other. So, grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and let's talk about menopause! As women, our mental health is something that we often put to the side. We put the stress and anxiety feelings down to things that we are going through in life, whether that is being in the workplace, leading in the workplace, possibly climbing the career ladder, as well as being a care giver to maybe children at home, or possibly caring for our elderly parents. As we transition through midlife and our estrogen levels start to drop, particularly in our late 30s and in our 40s, we don't relate the stress and anxiety we are feeling down to this hormonal transition. This conversation with Dr. Siadi is one that I am so proud of and so grateful for because mental health was one of the biggest areas in my menopause transition that I suffered with. It impacted my memory, my concentration levels and it increased my anxiety. Dr. Ziadi discuss the key areas of our mental health that are most impacted during the menopause transition and strategies that we can put in place to manage these. I hope you can take away one or two actionable points to put in place to make your transition a little bit more positive but if you are struggling and you do need some extra help, then please do reach out to Dr. Ziaidi. Contact Dr Ziadi at Mindnlife Clinic - click here Don't forget to subscribe to The Podcast so you never miss an episode. We're here to be your companion and guide through every step of the menopause process. Until next time, keep being the strong, resilient woman you are. Wishing you all the best on your menopause journey. Over on The Menopause Space, you can find all the tools, resources and training to support yourself or others impacted by menopause. Evidence-based research, education and CPD training is available, and we want to hear from you about your experiences. Head over to themenopausespace.com, email podcast@themenopausespace.com or WhatsApp us on +852 5688 8281

  • Menopause Allyship in China

    Menopause Allyship in China

    Welcome to The Menopause Space Podcast, Season 3, the podcast where we explore the journey of menopause with honesty, humor, and heart. I'm Lisa Tarquini, your host, founder of The Menopause Space and What The Fog* Asia Pacific's Premier Menopause Event. Each week, we'll dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of menopause, featuring expert insights, personal stories, and practical tips to empower you on this transformative journey. Together, we’ll explore the physical, emotional, and social aspects of menopause, breaking down the stigma and fostering a community of support. Whether you're navigating symptoms, seeking support, or simply curious about what to expect, this is the space for you. Join us as we break the silence, share knowledge, and celebrate the strength of women everywhere. I have a small favour to ask…To help us on our mission of supporting women through menopause, don’t forget to like and subscribe to The Menopause Space Podcast. Your support helps us reach more women who may be seeking information and community during this important phase of life. Also, share this podcast with friends, family, or anyone who could benefit from our discussions. Together, we can break the silence and empower each other. So, grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and let's talk about menopause! In today's episode I talk to Ewan Qian, a menopause advocate and consultant at EY, across Asia Pacific. Ewan tells us about his menopause leadership certification and how he uses it in Beijing, China, to explore the topic of menopause and encourage people of all genders and all generations to join the sessions. He talks about his personal experience with his mum and how she navigated menopause at work and how this has spurred him on to open up the conversation within EY. As a menopause advocate at EY, Ewan is determined to promote gender equality and create an inclusive working environment for everyone. He is a true ally in the menopause space and we are truly grateful for all the work he does. Don't forget to subscribe to The Podcast so you never miss an episode. We're here to be your companion and guide through every step of the menopause process. Until next time, keep being the strong, resilient woman you are. Wishing you all the best on your menopause journey. Over on The Menopause Space, you can find all the tools, resources and training to support yourself or others impacted by menopause. Evidence-based research, education and CPD training is available, and we want to hear from you about your experiences. Head over to themenopausespace.com, email podcast@themenopausespace.com or WhatsApp us on +852 5688 8281