Shelly Horton
YOUR PERI GODMOTHER
Shelly Horton
YOUR PERI GODMOTHER
Known as the “Peri Godmother”, TV journalist Shelly Horton is one of Australia’s most influential and engaging voices on perimenopause and women’s health. Her hilarious yet evidence-based bestselling book, I’m Your Peri Godmother, has cemented her reputation as a trusted authority, translating complex health information into practical, relatable and actionable insights.
In high demand as a keynote speaker in Australia and internationally, Shelly most recently presented in New York. She is a passionate advocate for women’s health, using her platform to challenge stigma, elevate overlooked conversations and drive real change, including campaigning in parliament and working with organisations to improve workplace awareness and education.
With a 30+ year media career spanning ABC, Channel Seven, Fairfax Media and ET America, Shelly has appeared weekly on Channel Nine’s TODAY and TODAY EXTRA for over a decade. She is also the founder of ShellShocked Media, delivering high-impact media and speaker training.
Shelly is available for keynote speaking, corporate education, event hosting, media opportunities and brand partnerships.
- News.com.au, 04 February 2026, Article: More than half of Aussie women unprepared for menopause
- A Current Affair, 29 July 2025, Video: Perimenopause depression: Journalist opens up about brutal battle
- ABC Radio, 07 January 2026, Radio: Nightlife Health — Perimenopause and Menopause
- Mediaweek, 15 October 2025, Article: Media expert Shelly Horton reveals the one fear connecting all CEOs and how to overcome it
- Dr Louise Newson Podcast UK, 04 August 2025, Podcast: Your Peri Godmother: Shelly Horton on surviving and thriving in perimenopause
- Stellar Magazine, 27 July 2025, Article: Shelly Horton; The TV Presenter Reveals Why Perimenopause is the new topic she’s tackling.
- Daily Mail, 26 July 2025, Video: Aussie TV favourite opens up about heartbreaking menopause battle – and reveals why it almost ‘broke’ her
- The New York Times, 26 June 2025, Article: Chin Hair, Laundry, Your Opinion: Women in Menopause Don’t Care
- Today Extra, 27 February 2025, Video: Debunking menopause myths
- Today Extra, 29 October 2024, Video: Shelly Horton didn’t know what perimenopause was when she began experiencing it. Here, she opens up on her experience.
- Today Extra, 02 September 2024, Video: Today’s Take – Today Extra
- 9Honey, 09 April 2024, Article: ‘A mini break for the soul’: Shelly’s ‘game-changing’ tactic for avoiding burnout
- 9Honey, 28 September 2023, Article: A lot of medical gaslighting: Menopause ‘crisis’ specialist wants to bring into the light
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