{"id":45933,"date":"2025-09-25T10:53:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T08:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/?p=45933"},"modified":"2025-09-22T11:08:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:08:50","slug":"turning-midlife-into-magic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/09\/25\/turning-midlife-into-magic\/","title":{"rendered":"Turning midlife into magic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>October is World Menopause Awareness Month, and while many women suffer in silence through this major life transition, one powerhouse is saying what others are too shy to even whisper.<\/p>\n<p>Meet Shantal Narainsamy, a dynamic Hillcrest entrepreneur, mom, wife and now fearless podcast host of Truth Bombs &amp; Hot Flushes &#8211; a bold, funny and heart-warming space where midlife and change of life isn\u2019t just discussed &#8230; it\u2019s celebrated.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45943\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45943\" style=\"width: 267px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45943 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/IMG_7528-267x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/IMG_7528-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/IMG_7528-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/IMG_7528-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/IMG_7528-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/IMG_7528.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Nathaniel Naidoo Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In her daily life, Shantal juggles an impressive list of roles &#8211; running two engineering companies, managing an import\/export business, franchising a slimming brand and most recently, diving into the world of podcasting. You might think she\u2019s got it all figured out, but her passion project tells a deeper story &#8211; one of connection, curiosity and candid truth-telling.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLife is short &#8211; why not do all the things that set your soul on fire?\u201d she laughs.<\/p>\n<p>The idea for Truth Bombs &amp; Hot Flushes sparked when Shantal was asked to develop workshops on menopause and midlife for women and men. Though the logistics never took off, the need for honest conversations around these topics was undeniable.<\/p>\n<p>She started having raw, open chats with her sister-in-law &#8211; both of them in the trenches of midlife, dealing with everything from hormonal changes to identity shifts and parenting teenagers. What they realised was simple but profound. There was no real space to talk about this stuff &#8211; not with humour, honesty and heart.<\/p>\n<p>So, she stopped procrastinating and hit record. \u201cWe wanted to capture all the messiness, magic and moments of midlife. The struggles, the laughs and the deep shifts. And we wanted people to feel seen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And as far as podcast names go, Shatal says they wanted something that would stick. \u201cWe wanted something unfiltered and cheeky &#8211; like us! Truth bombs are those real, no-BS truths we all think but rarely say, and hot flushes is just obvious.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Shantal explains that the podcast isn\u2019t just about women. It\u2019s about everyone affected by midlife &#8211; men, teens, families. From hormones to heartbreak, parenting to purpose, every episode peels back the layers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe talk marriage, divorce, dating, sex, menopause, mental health, beauty and redefining who you are after 40,\u201d she says. \u201cNothing\u2019s off-limits.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A monthly psychologist segment brings professional insight to personal challenges, offering expert advice on emotional wellness, relationships and self-worth. And we are told that this is a lifeline for many listeners who may not have access to therapy.<\/p>\n<p>Shantal\u2019s secret weapon is humour. Episodes bounce between belly laughs and deep sighs of recognition. \u201cMidlife is funny!\u201d she says. \u201cWe\u2019ve all walked into a room and forgotten why, or called our kids by the dog\u2019s name. There\u2019s so much chaos, but so much comedy too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite the laughter, the impact is real. The messages from listeners have been powerful.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne woman said she finally had the courage to speak to her doctor after listening to an episode. That\u2019s when I knew we were doing something meaningful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While the podcast follows loose question guides, Shantal insists the best moments are unscripted. \u201cIt\u2019s 90 percent real conversation,\u201d she says. \u201cBut with midlife brain fog, a cheat sheet is necessary!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Asked who her dream guests would be and without hesitation says Leena Nair &#8211; global CEO of Chanel, and secondly Oprah. \u201cLeena represents powerful reinvention, and imagine swapping hot flush stories with Oprah!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Shantal hopes Truth Bombs &amp; Hot Flushes helps women feel seen, understood and validated. \u201cYou are not crazy. You are not alone. This isn\u2019t the end &#8211; it\u2019s just the start of a new, more powerful version of you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She believes that normalising conversations around menopause and midlife can remove shame, encourage support and foster understanding &#8211; even from partners and families.<\/p>\n<p>Her message to women struggling in silence? \u201cYou don\u2019t have to do this alone. There\u2019s strength in sharing, and healing in community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Details: Catch new episodes of Truth Bombs &amp; Hot Flushes weekly on\u00a0 IG: @truthbombs_hotflushes, FB: Truth Bombs &amp; Hot Flushes Podcast, TikTok: @truthbombshotflushes and YouTube: Truth Bombs &amp; Hot Flushes<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45937\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45937\" style=\"width: 267px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-45937\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/IMG_7512-267x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/IMG_7512-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/IMG_7512-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/IMG_7512-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/IMG_7512-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/IMG_7512.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45937\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Nathaniel Naidoo Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shantal on the hot spot<\/p>\n<p><strong>Go-to home remedy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cold water bottle under the pillow, peppermint tea to cool the nerves and chamomile tea for restful sleep.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Self-care ritual?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Self-care is non-negotiable. Once a week, I do my hair. It\u2019s my 90-minute reset &#8211; no guilt, no interruptions. I also practice grounding &#8211; barefoot walks on the grass to reconnect and recharge. It\u2019s spiritual. It calms my mind, connects me to the present and brings me back to myself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A handbag must-have?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A mini fan. It\u2019s a literal lifesaver.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Funny moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I muddle up my boys names &#8211; they tease me endlessly!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best reset for a bad day?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Music and journaling. And prayer &#8211; I\u2019ve grown so close to God in my 40s. Some days the music is louder than usual, but it always helps lift me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Favourite resource?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Wisdom of Menopause by Dr Christiane Northrup. And my go-to homeopath \u2013 she\u2019s magic!<\/p>\n<p><strong>A tip for the 30-something club?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Start tracking your cycle, lifestyle and stress levels. It makes the road ahead so much easier to navigate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parting shot? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Midlife is a paradox &#8211; messy, magical and liberating. Embrace it. Own it. It\u2019s your power rising.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>DIY REMEDY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midlife calm balm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make your own cooling aromatherapy roller for those hot flushes or anxious moments.<\/p>\n<p><em>You\u2019ll need:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>10ml carrier oil (like fractionated coconut or jojoba)<\/p>\n<p>3 drops peppermint essential oil (cooling)<\/p>\n<p>2 drops clary sage (hormone balancing)<\/p>\n<p>1 drop lavender (calming)<\/p>\n<p><em>What to do:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Add oils to a roller bottle. Fill with carrier oil. Apply to wrists, temples or back of neck as needed.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Always patch test essential oils and consult a professional if unsure. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October is World Menopause Awareness Month, and while many women suffer in silence through this major life transition, one powerhouse is saying what others are too shy to even whisper. 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