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Perimenopause: How to optimise your health & wellbeing, with Susie Burrell

June 26, 2024 Rachel Chappell and Sarah Levett Season 3 Episode 11
Perimenopause: How to optimise your health & wellbeing, with Susie Burrell
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Perimenopause: How to optimise your health & wellbeing, with Susie Burrell
Jun 26, 2024 Season 3 Episode 11
Rachel Chappell and Sarah Levett

In this episode of The Parenting Couch, we delve into the important topic of nutrition during perimenopause. 

We’re joined by Susie Burrell, one of Australia’s leading dietitians, with extensive experience in women's health and nutrition. Susie shares valuable insights into how dietary choices can profoundly impact the symptoms and overall experience of perimenopause.

You’ll learn…

  • What is perimenopause, and what are the common symptoms? How does it differ from menopause?
  • Why you are putting on weight even though you are eating & exercising the same
  • What food you should be eating more of during perimenopause (and what food you should reduce)
  • Why you should speak to a Doctor when you think you are entering perimenopause - and the tests you should be asking for.
  • Do you really need herbal supplements?
  • What a woman in perimenopause should be eating for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
  • How to increase your metabolism to burn more calories every day
  • Cardio or Weights? The exercise you should be focussing on during perimenopause 
  • What type of diet is the best for women in perimenopause
  • Is it perimenopause, or could it be a thyroid issue?

Whether you're currently going through perimenopause or might be entering that phase of life soon, this episode is packed with expert advice and practical strategies to help you thrive.

Take charge of your health and well-being with our expert-guided journey through perimenopause and nutrition. 🌿💪

About Susie Burrell

Susie Burrell is one of Australia’s leading dietitians and is known for her extensive knowledge of food, eating behaviour and weight control. Susie holds an Honours degree in both Nutrition & Dietetics & Psychology and a Masters of Coaching Psychology.

In her career Susie has worked as a paediatric dietitian at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead; as a sports dietitian to a number of elite sporting teams including the Parramatta Eels, St George Illawarra Dragons and Sydney University Sport, and for 12 years as the resident dietitian at Channel 7’s top rating breakfast show, Sunrise.

Susie now spends her time as ½ of the top rating podcast, The Nutrition Couch, which has had over 3 million downloads to date, whilst still consulting remotely, specialising in weight control for women in Peri and helping executives fuel for top performance. 

Susie is mum to twin boys Gus & Harry who keep her busy retrieving their rugby and soccer balls; she is a secret lover of building Lego houses and always has a series and good book on the go.

The Peri Plan
With detailed information on perimenopause, food guidelines, recipes and the all important mindset shifts you need so that you can focus and get the results you are looking for, The Peri Plan is a must read for any woman feeling the brunt of hormonal changes. Conveniently collated into an 107 page PDF E-Book that is instantaneously delivered to you, via email, upon purchase. Purchase now.

The Peri Plan Recipes
With 50 recipes that have been nutritionally balanced to suit the nutritional needs or perimenopause and beyond, The Peri Plan Recipe gives you the information and inspiration to continue your nutritional journey through Peri with ease. Purchase now.

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Show Notes

In this episode of The Parenting Couch, we delve into the important topic of nutrition during perimenopause. 

We’re joined by Susie Burrell, one of Australia’s leading dietitians, with extensive experience in women's health and nutrition. Susie shares valuable insights into how dietary choices can profoundly impact the symptoms and overall experience of perimenopause.

You’ll learn…

  • What is perimenopause, and what are the common symptoms? How does it differ from menopause?
  • Why you are putting on weight even though you are eating & exercising the same
  • What food you should be eating more of during perimenopause (and what food you should reduce)
  • Why you should speak to a Doctor when you think you are entering perimenopause - and the tests you should be asking for.
  • Do you really need herbal supplements?
  • What a woman in perimenopause should be eating for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
  • How to increase your metabolism to burn more calories every day
  • Cardio or Weights? The exercise you should be focussing on during perimenopause 
  • What type of diet is the best for women in perimenopause
  • Is it perimenopause, or could it be a thyroid issue?

Whether you're currently going through perimenopause or might be entering that phase of life soon, this episode is packed with expert advice and practical strategies to help you thrive.

Take charge of your health and well-being with our expert-guided journey through perimenopause and nutrition. 🌿💪

About Susie Burrell

Susie Burrell is one of Australia’s leading dietitians and is known for her extensive knowledge of food, eating behaviour and weight control. Susie holds an Honours degree in both Nutrition & Dietetics & Psychology and a Masters of Coaching Psychology.

In her career Susie has worked as a paediatric dietitian at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead; as a sports dietitian to a number of elite sporting teams including the Parramatta Eels, St George Illawarra Dragons and Sydney University Sport, and for 12 years as the resident dietitian at Channel 7’s top rating breakfast show, Sunrise.

Susie now spends her time as ½ of the top rating podcast, The Nutrition Couch, which has had over 3 million downloads to date, whilst still consulting remotely, specialising in weight control for women in Peri and helping executives fuel for top performance. 

Susie is mum to twin boys Gus & Harry who keep her busy retrieving their rugby and soccer balls; she is a secret lover of building Lego houses and always has a series and good book on the go.

The Peri Plan
With detailed information on perimenopause, food guidelines, recipes and the all important mindset shifts you need so that you can focus and get the results you are looking for, The Peri Plan is a must read for any woman feeling the brunt of hormonal changes. Conveniently collated into an 107 page PDF E-Book that is instantaneously delivered to you, via email, upon purchase. Purchase now.

The Peri Plan Recipes
With 50 recipes that have been nutritionally balanced to suit the nutritional needs or perimenopause and beyond, The Peri Plan Recipe gives you the information and inspiration to continue your nutritional journey through Peri with ease. Purchase now.

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