For years, my work has focused on supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and midlife health- helping women understand their bodies, build strength, improve their health and feel empowered through this important stage of life.

But over time, one thing became increasingly clear:

Women's health does not exist in isolation from the environments we live and work in.

The workplace plays a significant role in women's health experiences, yet many organisations and leaders still feel unsure about how to support women through the health transitions they may experience throughout their careers.

In this special episode, I introduce my new initiative: Women's Health at Work™ a framework designed to help organisations better understand women's health across the workforce lifecycle and equip leaders with the knowledge, confidence and tools to have more supportive conversations.

As part of the Iranian diaspora, Saba also brings a deeply personal perspective on how long-term crisis, uncertainty, and collective trauma can impact physical and mental health, particularly for women balancing the demands of midlife while carrying additional emotional burdens.

What if midlife wasn't a crisis, but an awakening?

In this inspiring conversation, I welcome Kersten Stengel back to the podcast to explore the powerful phases of womanhood, the Maiden, Mother, Wild Woman and Crone- and how these archetypes can help us better understand the transitions of midlife.

Together, we discuss why so many women experience a profound shift during this stage of life, often feeling called to reconnect with themselves, redefine their identity and step into a deeper sense of purpose, wisdom and personal power.

Joining me today is Ashima Elsa Philip, a final-year medical student currently living in Mauritius.

Alongside her medical studies, Ashima developed an interest in medical research during her second year of medical school. What began as a research poster presentation on exercise and perimenopausal symptoms quickly evolved into a larger project, ultimately resulting in a published systematic review exploring the impact of exercise on perimenopausal syndrome.

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel at a major Brisbane organisation's International Women's Day 2026 event.

In this short snippet, I share why I am so passionate about improving healthcare outcomes for women, advocating for better support in the workplace, and challenging some of the long-standing gaps that continue to exist in women's health research and education.

An honest and important conversation about the emotional side of menopause- the identity shifts, mental load, and struggles so many women experience but rarely discuss openly.

Anna shares her whole-body, preventative approach to women’s health, focusing on sustainable habits that support long-term hormonal and metabolic wellbeing. We discuss the importance of blood sugar regulation, gut health, stress management, sleep optimisation, and how women can feel strong, energised, and back in control during this stage of life.

Menopause isn’t the time to pull back… it’s the time to get strategic with how you support your body.

If you want to feel strong, capable, and confident in the years ahead, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Menopause is not just a phase to “get through.”

It’s a major physiological transition and an opportunity to support your body differently, through evidence-based lifestyle interventions, strength training, and long-term health strategies.

It’s a major physiological transition and an opportunity to support your body differently, through evidence-based lifestyle interventions, strength training, and long-term health strategies.

As women, and particularly as rural women and mothers, we often spend so much of our time caring for everyone else:

• our families

• our work and businesses

• our farms and communities

• the endless mental load that comes with it all

And often, our own health gets pushed to the bottom of the list.

In this episode, we unpack why strength training is one of the most powerful things women can do to support not only their current wellbeing, but also their future health and independence.

This episode is all about:
– navigating unexpected life shifts
– rebuilding your identity in midlife
– and finding purpose again when everything feels uncertain

It’s honest, inspiring, and full of practical tools you can actually take away and use.

In this episode, we dive into some “foundational but often overlooked” pieces of midlife health:

✅ Why protein is essential - not just for fat loss, but for supporting muscle, metabolism, and preventing frailty as we age
✅ How it plays a key role in bone health and long-term strength
✅ And the magic of breathwork - simple, practical tools to help lower cortisol, calm your nervous system, and bring you back to baseline in the middle of a busy life!

In this episode, I walk you through the 4 key pillars: nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress, and give you simple, practical ways to start feeling more in control of your body again.