About
Here is a taste of what you can expect in this podcast, a bit of my menopausal history and a true glimpse into my personality.
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11 #Coronaviruschronicles No.2 ~ Improving relationships while quarantined
The #Coronachronicles were created to provide you with positive things to focus on during this experience in our lives. Each episode will touch on different ways to impact your relationships with and to others. There are two ways in which you can obtain the written show notes; Going to post on my blog To sign […]
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10 #Coronaviruschronicles No. 1 What is Your New Normal?
The #Coronachronicles were created to provide you with positive things to focus on during this experience in our lives. Each episode will touch on different ways to impact your relationships with and to others. There are two ways in which you can obtain the written show notes; Going to post on my blog Signing up […]
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09 – Grown-Ass Women in History Series – Harriet Tubman
For Women’s History Month, I wanted to share with you a few of the Grown-Ass Women that have touched my life in some way, in hopes that they will inspire yours as well. This episode is dedicated to Harriet Tubman Link to Facebook page with photo https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157779380685708&set=a.240669200707&type=3&theater Link to today’s sponsor: www.relationshiparchitectacademy.com Link to learn […]
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08 – Grown-Ass Women In History ~ Angela Davis
For Women’s History Month, I wanted to share with you a few of the Grown-Ass Women that have touched my life in some way, in hopes that they will inspire yours as well. Link to Facebook page with photo https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157779380685708&set=a.240669200707&type=3&theater Link to today’s sponsor: www.relationshiparchitectacademy.com Link to learn more about Anita; www.anitacharlot.com To join our […]
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07 It's Been 6-Months and He REFUSES to tell you I love you – Are You Wasting Your Time?
“It’s been 6 months and he refuses to say I love you. Are you wasting your time.” I was tagged in a post in a group that I’m in to answer this question. I gave a quick answer in the group, knowing that I would need to take this deeper; here is the answer I […]
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06 Still holding on to feelings from your past? Here's how to let them go.
It’s time to let go of all of the ties that kept you bound in the last decade. Link to 5 Ways To Spiritually and Emotionally Disconnect From Your Ex bit.ly/5wayscourse Join the mailing list bit.ly/girldontforgetaboutme Grown-Ass Woman Coaching bit.ly/gawcoaching Grown-Ass Man Coaching bit.ly/gamcoaching
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05 Goddess Locs and Permission to Do Whatever the Hell You Want!
Listen in as I share my experience in getting my first extension (OPH ~ other people’s hair) added to mine; my first trip while wearing them and how much more of an experience I had because of them. I’ve always wanted Faux Goddess Locs and I finally got them. Find out how long I kept […]
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04 The Day ‘My Soul Opened Up’ and I Cried for Over an Hour
I cried for over an hour once my soul opened up. Listen as I share with you what brought about my crying spell, how my husband supported me through it and why you need to have one (or more) of your own! 15 Minute Discovery Session – www.calendly.com/coachanitacharlot www.anitacharlot.com Mailing list – bit.ly/girldontforgetaboutme Autographed Copy of […]
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03 The Energetic Womb
Having a partial hysterectomy left me feeling like less of a woman. Working with my own energy healer, I learned to connect to the “energetic womb” to assist in my healing and dealing with the loss. Listen in as I share what and how I accomplish this. If I did it, so can you! Below […]
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02 Give Yourself Permission to FEEL!
As I began to “lean into” my menopausal experience, I realized that I had spent the majority of my life protection the feelings of others while not truly owning my own. After crying for over an hour on Mother’s Day…I finally got it. You MUST give yourself permission to feel your OWN feelings. Listen in […]
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01 Introduction to the Mindful Menopause for Grown-Ass Women Podcast
Here is a taste of what you can expect in this podcast, a bit of my menopausal history and a true glimpse into my personality.
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How to hit 30 grams of fibre a day in midlife (without the bloat) – with Emma Bardwell
What could reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, lower inflammation, and make you less susceptible to depression? The answer, says nutritionist Emma Bardwell, is fibre. Emma’s back on the show by popular demand to explain why hitting 30 grams a day could transform everything from weight loss and mood to digestion and glowing […]
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Maintenance Calories vs Maintaining Your Weight: Why 1,400 Calories Is Keeping You Stuck
I don't think most women understand the concept of eating at maintenance calories vs maintaining their weight on deficit calories. If you’re eating 1,400 to 1,600 calories and not losing weight, this episode is for you. One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from women in menopause is this: “I must be eating at maintenance […]
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Eps 388 : Can Frequency Work Really Change Your Life w/ Karen Cheong
Is midlife leaving you lost? Here’s how to find your way back In today’s conversation with Karen Chong, we’re diving into the transformative power of frequency work, a simple but profound practice that can help you release the emotional blocks keeping you stuck. Karen explains how your energy plays a major role in shaping your […]
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Eps 388 : Can Frequency Work Really Change Your Life?
Is midlife leaving you lost? Here’s how to find your way back In today’s conversation with Karen Chong, we’re diving into the transformative power of frequency work, a simple but profound practice that can help you release the emotional blocks keeping you stuck. Karen explains how your energy plays a major role in shaping your […]
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Your Guide to Better Romance, Sex, & Love From the #1 Sex Professor
In this episode, you are going to learn how to have amazing sex, deeper intimacy, and create real, lasting love. If you’re not having sex, or if sex feels like one more thing on the to-do list, this is what you need to hear right now. Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Nicole McNichols, PhD, […]
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Your Guide to Better Sex, Romance, & Love From the #1 Sex Professor
In this episode, you are going to learn how to have amazing sex, deeper intimacy, and create real, lasting love. If you’re not having sex, or if sex feels like one more thing on the to-do list, this is what you need to hear right now. Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Nicole McNichols, PhD, […]
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“Just try one new thing!” Fearne’s going boxing and to her cervical screening
Fed up of constantly striving for ultimate happiness? Fearne’s dropping into your feed every week for some far more realistic chat about what’s making her feel great, and what’s making her feel rubbish. This is a safe space for all of us to get stuff off our chests. No judgement here! Want to join the […]
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S4 Ep195: VULVAR RELIEF! New Research Takes the Pain out of Vulvodynia and Lichen Sclerosus with Dr. Andrew Goldstein
Of all of the vulvar conditions out there, two of the most frustrating to treat are VULVODYNIA and LICHEN SCLEROSUS. Even when properly diagnosed, treatment can be challenging. But help is on the way! In this episode, Dr. Andrew Goldstein discusses new cutting-edge research and treatments for both vulvodynia and lichen sclerosus. Dr. Goldstein describes 5 ongoing […]
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Thursday Thoughts – The Patriarchy
On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about the patriarchy. This social system that historically centres white men as the default holders of power, money, status and authority, is woven into the very fabric of society. It shows up in a million subtle – and not so subtle – ways: women […]
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The Gut Doctor: How to Boost Energy and Lose Belly Fat
In this episode, Dr. Amy Shah sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss the science behind the weight gain, mood swings, brain fog and digestive changes that millions of women experience as their hormones shift throughout life. Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified physician on a mission to help women understand what’s really happening […]
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The Essential Guide for Financial Caregivers with CFP Beth Pinsker
* Request A copy of the Free Financial Caregivers Resource Guide: LINK We don’t talk enough about the financial toll of caregiving. Many caregivers are not just dealing with a loved one’s emotional and physical needs, but financial needs as well. In today’s new episode, we are sharing expert advice from Certified […]
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Female Libido in Menopause: Desire Loss, Biology & Solutions with Cindy Eckert
This week on unPaused, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Cindy Eckert, founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and creator of Addyi, the first FDA approved treatment for low libido in women. Cindy is a pharmaceutical entrepreneur who began her career at Merck before founding her first company in 2007, focusing on undermarketed FDA […]
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Ep. 205 – Menopause and Heart Health Supports with Cathy Eason
If you think of cardiovascular blood flow as just a background bodily process, this episode will completely change your perspective. Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back the brilliant Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN, for a masterclass on one of the body’s most critical signaling molecules. With her deep expertise in human nutrition, physiology, and translating complex biology […]
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How to Know if Your Nervous System’s Actually Regulated — or Just Coping
There’s a lot of noise right now about calming your nervous system and staying regulated — and for many of us, that creates more pressure than peace. In this solo episode, I gently unpack what nervous system regulation actually means, why staying calm isn’t the goal, and how midlife and perimenopause can shift the way […]
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46 – Why understanding your hormones changes everything
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Professor Mary Ryan, Consultant Endocrinologist, Adjunct Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin and author of It’s Probably Your Hormones. Together, they explore why hormones are far more than just “reproductive messengers”, and how they influence almost every system in the body, including the brain, immune system, metabolism, bones and cardiovascular health. The conversation […]
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The 4 Dating Mistakes Keeping Smart Women Stuck (And How to Break Them)
Tamsen Fadal sits down and teaches you what she’s learned about dating, from running a matchmaking business in New York City, to dating through her 20s and 30s, to divorce, and starting over in midlife. In this episode, she walks you through the 4 biggest dating mistakes women make. The ones that keep smart, self-aware […]
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Eps 387: Peptide Forever Or Temporary? What You Need To Know In Perimenopause
If you’re scared to start peptides because you don’t want to be on them forever, listen in. In today’s conversation, I’m answering one of the most common and quietly loaded questions women ask me about peptide therapy: Do I have to stay on this forever? We’re unpacking where that fear really comes from, why it […]
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Eps 387: Peptide Therapy Duration: What to Know
If you’re scared to start peptides because you don’t want to be on them forever, listen in. In today’s conversation, I’m answering one of the most common and quietly loaded questions women ask me about peptide therapy: Do I have to stay on this forever? We’re unpacking where that fear really comes from, why it […]
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The 24-Hour Turnaround to Get Your Life Back on Track
Some days, you don’t just feel off. You feel like you’re losing your control of everything. The routine is gone. The house is a mess. Motivation is shot. And suddenly one bad day turns into a week of feeling behind. This episode is the reset you need. Today Mel is sharing 5 simple, science-backed ways […]
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Ashley James: You’re a bimbo! Mumsy! Bossy! How we shrink confidence out of girls
You’re a bimbo. A nag. Too mumsy. Too bossy. Ever had any of those labels put on you? Far from harmless words, Ashley James is clear they all work to shrink women and girls. In this chat with Fearne, Ashley recalls her first experiences of street harassment, and the way she victim blamed herself. They […]
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Should I be eating more salt or less?
It’s one of the most confusing nutrition debates – should you be eating more salt or less? The answer might surprise you, because it depends on your lifestyle. If you’re cooking from scratch or you’re very active the advice is very different than if ultra-processed foods are part of your diet. Liz explains why salt […]
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Menopause Is FULL Of Fake News – How To Spot It
The internet is full of menopause advice. But how much of it can you actually trust? In this solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explores the growing world of menopause misinformation online – from social media 'experts' to AI-generated health advice and even deepfakes. She explains why menopause care is never one-size-fits-all, and why personalised medical […]
Mindful Menopause for Grown Ass Women
Where Grown Ass women (or those that are ready to be) learn different ways to navigate the choppy waters of your emotions, relationships and life lessons all while “growing through” menopause with humor, a renewed self-love, self-confidence, increased libido, my personal account of how “crazy” one can feel during this time and the practical and […]