Australia is facing an ongoing HRT patches shortage, leaving many women asking: Are HRT patches available in Australia? In this episode of The Sage Women Podcast, we speak with Johanna Wicks and Raisa Montero from Lorai Health, the Australian women’s health startup working to solve the hormone replacement therapy patch shortage.

For more than 20 years, only three HRT patches have been available in Australia - contributing to repeated supply disruptions. Combined with PBS pricing pressures and global pharmaceutical market dynamics, Australian women navigating menopause and perimenopause have been left without reliable access to essential treatment. Lorai Health is developing a two-generation innovation strategy: A faster-to-market patch using advanced medical materials, followed by next-generation materials and adhesives designed specifically for women.

In this conversation, we explore:

- Why HRT patches are in short supply in Australia

- The impact on menopause and perimenopause care

- Cost and access challenges

- The difference between continuous and combined HRT patches

- The funding barriers female founders face in women’s health

- How broader access to HRT could translate into billions of dollars of savings, in preventable age-related healthcare challenges.

If you’re searching for answers about HRT patches in Australia, menopause treatment options, or the future of women’s health innovation, this episode delivers clarity and hope.

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What happens when ADHD meets perimenopause — and no one’s talking about it? In this honest, empowering episode of Sage Women, host Melanie White is joined by executive coaches Simone Outteridge, Lisa Allen, and Tara Blanchy to unpack the unique experience of women navigating ADHD in midlife — often without a diagnosis, a roadmap, or the language to explain what’s going on.

Drawing on their coaching practice and personal stories, these women explore:

✅ The symptom overlap between ADHD and menopause

✅ Why so many midlife women are misdiagnosed — or missed entirely

✅ How masking and perfectionism drain energy and self-worth

✅ Practical, brain-based strategies for executive function and focus

✅ Tools for embracing change, owning your story, and building a new narrative

From digital tools and mindset shifts to the power of self-compassion, this episode is a must-listen for women navigating neurodiversity, hormonal transitions, and the complex demands of midlife.

Midlife isn’t the end - it’s a chance to rewire, reframe and rise.

Listen to the Fog and the Fury Podcast series here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ6K1-HJt3_0K875N6jCtCQ

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FzOJ6xIJofH5ogcWXrwED

What if the way we design work could directly improve mental health, confidence, and long-term career wellbeing - especially for women navigating midlife transitions?

In this episode of Sage Women, Michelle Hasani, Rebecca Hannan and Mel share a bold, evidence-based conversation shaped by their collaboration, Work by Design. Together, they explore how cognitive and relational shifts in midlife -including those brought on by menopause - intersect with neuroscience, work culture, and gendered systems.

We dive into why job design isn't just about productivity — it's a health intervention and equity strategy. Through real-world stories and stats, we unpack how autonomy, allyship and psychological safety can transform workplaces.

You’ll hear about practical strategies like job crafting, co-created wellbeing plans, and how relational intelligence can build stronger, more inclusive teams. This episode is rich with insights for leaders, people practitioners, and anyone ready to reimagine how we show up, support each other, and succeed at work - by design.