MENOMORPHOSIS
MENOMORPHOSIS is the go-to podcast for midlife women who are ready to stop feeling like a stranger in their own body — and start feeling calm, energised, and back in charge.
If you're navigating peri/menopause or the messy middle of midlife, you’ll find grounded support, science-backed tools, and compassionate conversations to help you feel more like yourself again — only wiser.
Hosted by Breath & Wellness Coach Polly Warren, each episode blends real-life insight with nervous system know-how to help you navigate hormones, emotions, energy, and identity with more ease — and a lot less pressure.
So take a deep breath. And when you’re ready…
Let the beautiful Menomorphosis begin.
Episodes
266 episodes
#145 - Your Body Can Heal: Understanding Autoimmunity and the Road Back to Health with VJ Hamilton
This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined by the brilliant VJ Hamilton — Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and founder of The Autoimmunity Nutritionist.VJ specialises in helping women uncover the root causes behind au...
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Thursday Thoughts - Fun
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the importance of having fun.Fun is essential for living a good life, especially with everything that's going on in the world at the moment. But fun can look very different for ...
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#144: When You’re Tired of Snapping But Can’t Seem to Stop
Ever find yourself snapping at the smallest thing — and then instantly regretting it?In this solo episode, I unpack the real reason irritability spikes in midlife — especially for women juggling perimenopause, invisible loads, and nervou...
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Thursday Thoughts - Making Decisions
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about making decisions.There is nothing worse than the pain of indecision. You go back and forth, driving yourself crazy by not deciding. And the truth is that you're never going to k...
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#143: Reclaiming Confidence and Visibility in Midlife with Nicky Hambleton-Jones
In this episode, I'm joined by fabulous Nicky Hambleton-Jones, best known as the presenter of the hit TV show 10 Years Younger, but who's work goes far beyond makeovers.Together, we explore how style becomes more than skin-deep ...
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Thursday Thoughts - Taking Up Space
On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the idea of taking up space, something so many of us women have been conditioned not to do.But the truth is shrinking doesn’t serve us. When we apologise for existing, secon...
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#142: How to Interrupt the Everyday Worry Spiral in Just Two Minutes
Ever found yourself spiralling — replaying conversations at 2am, feeling the guilt after snapping at your kids, or feeling overwhelmed with your breath stuck in your chest? You’re not alone, and you can stop the loop in just two minute...
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Thursday Thoughts - Commitment
In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the topic of commitment. We chat about why committing can feel so hard sometimes, especially when it comes to the promises we quietly make to ourselves. And w...
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#141: Who Do You Want To Be with Alison Weihe
This week’s episode of Menomorphosis asks a powerful question:👉 Who do you want to be?For Alison Weihe, the answer wasn’t simple.She’s been an activist, educator, leader, survivor. She grew up in apartheid Sout...
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#140: Unmasking Midlife - Finding Freedom in Your True Self with Brenda Winkle
Midlife isn’t just about hormonal changes—it’s also about identity shifts, redefining who you are, and learning how to live with more calm and clarity.In this episode, I continue my conversation with Brenda Winkle, energetic leadership g...
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Thursday Thoughts - The Joy of Early Mornings
On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about why we love getting up early, and how those quiet first hours set us up for the day.If you’re someone who craves starting the day with calm, space, and intention, then a morning...
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#139: The Healing Power of Walking with Linzi Bell
I spoke with Linzi Bell — adventurer, speaker, and mental health advocate — just days after she completed the Camino Via Francigena: 1,512 miles in just 66 days.Fresh off the trail, our conversation became a moment of deep reflection on...
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Thursday Thoughts - Action Absorbs Anxiety
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about a concept promoted by Dan Harris: Action Absorbs Anxiety.This is the idea that taking even the smallest of actions can help to reduce feelings of powerlessness and helplessn...
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#138: How to Reclaim your energy, identity, and peace with Dr Natasha Wallace
Today, I’m joined by Dr Natasha Wallace, a clinical psychologist, founder of Revive Psychological Services, and creator of The Thrive Method. Natasha is passionate about helping working mums break free from overwhelm, exhaustion, and g...
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Thursday Thoughts - Your Lens On Life
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are chatting about the filters we use to live our lives.Is your filter clouding your judgement? Is it colouring everything grey, making things seem worse than they really are? And how long are ...
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#137: From Victim to Victor: Healing Childhood Trauma with Anu Verma
In this episode, I’m joined by Anu Verma—certified trauma recovery coach, holistic therapist, and author of Victim to Victor. Anu’s story is one of courage and resilience. She opens up about her own experience of childhood ...
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Thursday Thoughts - People Pleasing
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about people pleasing.We all do it - particularly women - but is it actually serving us? The need to belong and be liked often sees us doing or saying things that aren’t in alignmen...
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#136: Eat for Menopause: Symptom-Led Cooking with Karen Newby
This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause.We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natur...
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57:41
Thursday Thoughts - It's the Small Things That Change Your Life
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how it’s not the big dramatic changes that transform your life… It’s the small habits.How you spend your mornings How you speak to yourself Wha...
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29:42
#135: Your Life Is a Masterpiece - Living Creatively with Pia Mailhot-Leichter
This week on MENOMORPHOSIS, I’m joined by the wonderful Pia Mailhot-Leichter — author of Welcome to the Creative Club: Make Life Your Biggest Art Project. Pia is a writer, speaker, creative guide...
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59:27
Thursday Thoughts - NSDR (Non Sleep Deep Rest)
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about NSDR - Non Sleep Deep Rest.Similar to meditation or breathwork, NSDR can help take us out of our monkey minds and bring us back into our bodies. It helps take us out of our ...
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#134: Why Weight Loss Jabs Don’t Heal the Real Hunger with Rebecca Donoghue
This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined by hypnotherapist Rebecca Donoghue for a powerful, honest conversation about one of the most emotionally charged topics right now: weight loss jabs — and the stories our bodies carry through midlife.
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Thursday Thoughts - Holidays
On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all things holidays.I’ve just come back from a wonderful two-week break in Turkey — and yes, it was wonderful.But we’re also diving into something a little deeper… What does...
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#133: Menopause Myths, Hormones & HRT: Your Questions Answered with Dr Susie Rockwell
In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Susie Rockwell — GP, menopause specialist, and founder of The Women’s Hormone Clinic. With nearly 40 years of NHS experience and a decade dedicated to hormone health, Dr. Rockwell brings clarity,...
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