Dr Wendy Sweet (PhD) in the Media

International Speaker, Contributor and Author on Lifestyle Science for Midlife and Beyond

Wendy gives menopause a new narrative

Dr Wendy Sweet (PhD) is a pioneering voice in the global conversation around lifestyle science for menopause and women’s healthy aging. With a career spanning decades in women’s health and exercise, she broke new ground with her PhD research in 2010, connecting the dots between menopause symptoms, the ageing of organs around the body, and how a woman’s lifestyle could exacerbate her symptoms. 

Like many good things Wendy’s journey started with a curiosity, which was why women in western countries seem to experience worse menopause symptoms than in other countries. Her findings astounded her, and now over 18,000 women and 1,000 health professionals have benefited from her knowledge. 

An in demand public speaker and presenter, Wendy’s unique take on lifestyle science for menopause and her mastery of the subject will challenge everything you thought you knew about menopause…

Latest Media Releases

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What Women Living in ‘Blue Zones’ Can Teach Us About Menopause and Healthy Aging

Dr. Wendy Sweet, founder of My Menopause Transformation (MyMT™), delves into the...

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Interview with Deborah Hutton, TV Presenter, Australia

In this enlightening interview with Deborah Hutton for nib’s The Check Up,...

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MyMT™ PODCAST: With Jenna on Menopause, Exercise and Healthy Ageing

I’m often asked about exercise education for women during their menopause transition...

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PODCAST: Girl. Woman. Athlete. Episode 9 with Dr Wendy Sweet

Girl. Woman. Athlete. Episode 9 with Dr Wendy Sweet from My Menopause...

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Lifestyle Intervention in Menopause: Before You Try Hormones, Try This w/ Dr. Wendy Sweet

In an enlightening episode of the Time to Transform podcast, Dr. Wendy...

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PODCAST: Managing Menopause with Lifestyle: Dr Deepa Grandon talks to Dr Wendy Sweet (PhD)

In her enlightening article on Dr. Deepa Grandon's platform, Dr. Wendy Sweet,...

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PODCAST: How to Thrive in Business When Menopause Hits

This episode explores how to thrive in business when menopause hits by...

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PODCAST: Fitness Education Online with Dr Wendy Sweet (PhD)

Fitness Education Online interviews Dr Wendy Sweet (PhD) as part of their...

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University of Waikato, Alumna Series: Pssst You Can Mention The M Word

Dr Wendy Sweet (PhD) speaks to the University of Waikato, about her...

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Wendy's Presentations and Publications

  • Contributed to Beyond Booze, written by Sarah Rusbatch
  • Contributed to Don’t Sweat It, written by Nicki Pelligrino
  • She Knows Magazine, Feature Article with Dan Buettner, 2023
  • Peri-Menopause Summit with Mamamia, 2022
  • TV3 Breakfast Interview, 2021
  • Daily Mail Interview, 2019
  • Radio New Zealand Interview, 2018 
  • Kings College Conference – The Lifespan: Perspectives on Ageing and the Life Course (2025)
  • Health Coaches Academy – The Science and Psychology of Menopause Weight Gain. (2025)
  • British Society of Lifestyle Medicine Conference, Liverpool September (2024)
  • Australian Society of Lifestyle Medicine Conference, Adelaide July (2024, 2023)
  • Yoga Australia Conference (2024)
  • Women’s Healthy Aging Innovation Summit USA (2023)
  • Exercise New Zealand Annual Conference (2023)
  • UK International Health Coaches Association Member Webinar (2023)
  • Health Coaches Australia and New Zealand Association Member Webinar (2023)
  • Anatomy Trains Women’s Health Symposium Speaker (2022)
  • My Group Move, Australia
  • Kerry Group, UK
  • Kerry Group, USA
  • Vodafone, NZ
  • Gallagher Group, NZ
  • Waikato District Council, NZ
  • Waikato University, NZ
  • Otago University, NZ
  • University of the West of Scotland
  • Queensland Police Service, Australia

United Kingdom & Ireland:

  • Dublin 
  • Edinburgh 
  • London 
  • Liverpool
  • Oxford
  • Sheffield
  • Portsmouth
  • Reading
  • Birmingham
Australia:
  • Perth
  • Brisbane
  • Melbourne
  • Mackay
  • Cairns
New Zealand:
  • Timaru 
  • Invercargill 
  • Tauranga
  • Dunedin 
  • Christchurch
  • Auckland
  • Northland
  • Palmerston North
  • Hamilton
  • Taupo

Testimonials

Debra, Ontario (October, 2020)
5/5

Julie - Anatomy Trains

“I’ve lost 25lbs (12kgs), I sleep through the night, and I can think much more clearly. The joint and muscle pain is much better. I feel like I have a life again.”

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5/5

Zestt Wellness

“I am just so grateful that I had something to cling to through dark times, and a community that was supportive and helpful and positive. I cannot thank Wendy enough for making this her specialism and publicising natural ways of getting through this challenging period.”

Jane Jamieson, NZ v2
5/5

Sarah Rusbatch

“After 25 years plus, with hot flushes, insomnia, depression, weight gain and countless other issues, I finally found Wendy! What a joy the past 12 weeks has been as I’ve been learning to live again!”

MyMT™ Transformation Programs

Choose from three 12-week, online coaching programs

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Weight Loss and Symptom Reduction

Transform Me

A ground breaking menopause-specific weight loss and symptom reduction program.

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Symptom Reduction

Circuit Breaker

Designed for thinner women experiencing poor sleep, increased anxiety, low energy, hot flushes and more. 

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Exercise Program

Rebuild my Fitness

 A midlife exercise program that works best after you’ve addressed menopause symptoms with Transform Me or Circuit Breaker.

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Rated 4.8/5 based on thousands of happy customers

Menopause Qualifications for Health Professionals

MyMT™ Education – Choose from three Continuing Professional Development courses

MyMT Cert Badges Health Coach Course Gold
Introductory Level - 3 weeks

An Introduction to the Science of Menopause for Health Coaches

Introduces Health and Wellness Coaches to the physiological and psychological changes occurring in midlife

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Weight Loss - 6 weeks

Menopause Weight Loss Coach

Learn about the unique physiology of weight gain in midlife, and discover proven lifestyle solutions for weight loss 

MyMT Menopause Practitioner Course Cert Badge (Grey)
Specialist Course - 12 weeks

Menopause Practitioner Course

Our most comprehensive certification, designed to enable and empower you to prescribe lifestyle solutions for menopause symptoms

5/5
Rated 4.8/5 based on thousands of happy customers