109 Breaking Through Learned Helplessness

The Menopause Mindset

July 11, 2022 ∙ 36 mins
Episode 108

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Why do we keep going back for more s**t even when it goes against what we want for ourselves?

The answer?

LEARNED HELPLESSNESS.

Case in point. 

Yesterday I was sat on a train up to London complaining about the noisy youth who were disrespecting young girls and playing their music really loud.  I was banging on about this for at least 30 minutes until I realised I had a choice to move.  But I only did so 5 minutes before our stop.  

I mean, why did I leave it so long? 

In today's episode of The Menopause Mindset Podcast I'm going to enlighten you as to what learned helplessness is, where it comes from and how deconstructing it plays a huge part in aiding our menopause transition. 

So if you're ready to un-bind yourself this episode is for you.

Links in the podcast:
https://study.com/academy/lesson/how-seligmans-learned-helplessness-theory-applies-to-human-depression-and-stress.html 

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The Menopause Mindset

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108

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    Some of the hormone disruptors that we might not think about are electro magnetic frequencies, unresolved childhood trauma and our self sabotaging beliefs. But they really are, maybe not directly, but they are all stressors and stressors play havoc with the orchestra that is our endocrine system. My guest today is Melissa Ayres a homeopath, […]

  • 125 Changing Your Mind with Hypnotherapy with Sonia Samtani

    If you want a therapy that works, try hypnotherapy.  Hypnotherapy is becoming one of the worlds most sort after therapies because of its ability to work deep into our conditioning and affect change very quickly. I call it a no nonsense therapy.  It gets right in there and right out again.  In today's episode I […]

  • 124 The Medicine of Menopause

    Many people try and medicate menopause away with HRT and whilst, in many cases HRT really does help to get us back on track, there is a deeper message behind the menopause transition that often gets overlooked.  In this episode I'm going to help you peel back some of the layers to enable you to […]

  • 123 How to Achieve More Embodied Pleasure with Jem Ayres

    When did we last award someone for being the most orgasmic, pleasure centred human?  Answer: erm… never. So where are we supposed to get our inspiration from when it comes to giving ourselves permission to feel good?  Where are the role models? Enter:  Jem Ayres.   Jem is a Sexological Bodyworker who pleasured her way […]

  • 122 Surviving Breast Cancer with Kelli Jaecks

    Mammograms & scans are important as we get older but despite having one every year, my guest, Kelli Jaecks, discovered she had breast cancer in 2019 resulting in a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery.   Needless to say, this is a powerful episode. Kelli is a self-care strategist, published author, professional speaker, and coach. […]

  • 121 Ditching Outdated Diet Thinking with Tanja Shaw

    Black and white thinking around health, nutrition and weight loss is outdated, outmoded and redundant.  If you think it's just a case of finding enough will power to stick to a diet, then, my friend, I'm afraid you're set up to fail.  My guest today has built up a credible reputation for helping thousands find […]

  • 120 Thriving Through Menopause with Beth Wright

    How do we become resilient to the challenges of menopause?  Do we do nothing and let it overtake us or do we actively participate to become more adapted to this challenging phase of our lives? The most helpful narrative I've come across is to be primed and ready for menopause as much as we can […]

  • 119 The Changing Landscape of Women's Health with Kath Berry

    Controlling how you decide to show up in the patriarchal world as a menopausal woman, is really up to you. You do know that YOU get to decide don't you?  In some countries, that choice is taken away, so if you DO have the choice, honour it and use it wisely.   😬 Want to […]

  • 118 How Menopause Can Help You Reclaim Your Authenticity

    Something’s been grinding my gears.  I’m starting to take issue with the so called self development world that does more harm than good in some cases.  If you've seen the Amazon Prime Documentary, The Vow, you'll know what I’m referring to. Having been a self confessed self development junkie since I was 14 years old, […]

  • 117 Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with Tracey Reed

    If you're curious about the place inside of us where the mind and body come together, then look no further than the fascinating subject of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.   When we take a look at MCAS what we're REALLY looking at, is the junction between the immune system and the nervous system.   Fascinating […]

  • 116 Breaking Through Auto Immune Issues with VJ Hamilton

    Why is menopause a risk factor for increased auto immune issues?   In today's episode we'll find out.   My guest today, VJ Hamilton, was just seven years old when she first discovered a patch of alopecia at the back of her head.  While there was a genetic component to this, during her adult life, […]

  • 115 Understanding Sleep Apnea with Emma Cooksey

    My guest today, Emma Cooksey, was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health problems. Once diagnosed, she felt incredibly alone while navigating life with sleep apnea and adjusting to CPAP therapy. After learning a great deal she began hosting a weekly podcast, “Sleep Apnea […]

  • 114 Becoming Menopause Friendly with Melissa MacGowan

    If  you had to choose between quitting a job you've been working towards your whole life or staying there even though your meno symptoms make it hell on earth, what would you choose? My guest today couldn't believe she was at that crossroad in her life when no 'third option' presented itself. Stunned at the […]

  • 113 Overcoming Fear of Happiness

    I want you to be happy.  Really happy.  I want you to be able to harbour so much love, joy, freedom and happiness. But can you? Do you really want it? You might be thinking, what a stupid question!  Of course I want happiness.  Doesn't everyone? And the answer to that might surprise you.  In […]

  • 112 Women's Football & Bouncing Back

    Today's episode is personal.  I give you a peek into how I'm dealing with some personal trauma PLUS my thoughts on our incredible female football athletes.  It's a feisty one! Link:https://www.wellnessrevolutionfestival.com/ Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner [£74.99] https://bit.ly/menowellness Send me a direct message Support the show

  • 111 Bossing Bipolar with Jodi Skillen

    They make mine look flat.   No I'm not talking about my boobs!  I'm talking about my moods compared to the highs and lows experienced by someone with Bipolar.    Sadly the wellness industry is full of practitioners who have been 'red pilled' into preaching a 'pill free' dogma, but without medication, my guest today […]

  • 110 Sober, Childless and Liberated with Emma Seymour

    What have you given yourself this weekend?  Go on be honest.  Did you cram your diary to avoid fear of missing out?  Did you avoid delegating to escape difficult conversations?  Or did you just forget to schedule some precious time in for yourself?   Either way, maybe today's the day, to take a breath and […]

  • 109 Breaking Through Learned Helplessness

    Why do we keep going back for more s**t even when it goes against what we want for ourselves? The answer? LEARNED HELPLESSNESS. Case in point.  Yesterday I was sat on a train up to London complaining about the noisy youth who were disrespecting young girls and playing their music really loud.  I was banging […]

  • 108 Becoming Anti Inflammatory with Sharon Myers

    Brain fog, hot flushes, joint pain and anxiety are not just a normal part of ageing.  If you have these, it's likely that you are in a pro inflammatory state.  And you deserve better. You deserve to know what's going on in your body and mind and you deserve to know what to do to […]

  • 107 The Long Game with Dr Alison Grimston

    Recently I witnessed a menopause practitioner being derogatory about the DUTCH test online. It shocked me but ultimately everyone is entitled to their opinion.  What I found difficult though was the unwillingness to broaden their perspective and listen to all sides of the story.  Any contradictory opinion was simply shut down with a response such […]

  • 106 Breaking The Chains of Anxiety

    Is your mental health suffering as a result of the HRT shortage?   This shortage is incredibly invalidating as a woman or person who takes it and I've no doubt is rooted in hidden misogyny.    Needless to say, anxiety is on the rise as a result but …. Now might be a good time […]

  • 105 Diet Disruption with Jennifer Powter

    It’s so hard, let's not sugar coat it.  Looking after ourselves is hard and sometimes (truth bomb) I really don't want to do it.  I can often show up kicking and screaming to meal prep, meditation and exercise but.. Jennifer reminded me of something.  She said "when you feel like shit, you still show up […]

  • 104 The Money Doctor with Dr Nikki Ramskill

    So you've decided that that's enough work for one lifetime.  You're done.  Your body and brain is tired and you want to go at a slower pace.   But you still need money… so how are you going to generate it?   A retirement plan is a sensible thing to be thinking about during midlife […]

  • 103 The Histamine Link with Luka Symons

    "I don't feel safe" That's the sound of a body who's histamine levels can't be regulated properly.  Yeah, that was a penny drop moment for me too!  I had no idea that fear, stress and anxiety stimulated histamine and prevented it from being eliminated properly.  As we know, at menopause, very often our stress hormones […]

  • 102 Deep Organisational Change with Nik Davis

    Hello?  Do you SEE me?  If the menopause has made you feel invisible you are not alone.  The latest stats show that over a million have either quit their jobs or are thinking of doing so because of menopause.  This is a tragic and unnecessary loss of talent. When organisations fail to address menopause they […]

  • 101 Reclaiming Pleasure with Mangala Holland

    What does sex and the Chinese language have in common?  Answer:  You can learn them both. When it comes to pleasure, did you know that many of us have a lid on our capacity to harbour it?   Our pleasure set point can diminish with age, unless we decide to reclaim it, work with it […]

  • 100 Divorcing a Narcissist with Diana Jordan

    Am I going mad?  That's the question on many women's minds who are struggling to leave narcissistic relationships.   Trigger warning – the content in todays podcast might stir up a few emotions so only listen if you're feeling strong and ready to fight the good fight.   My guest today is an ex family […]

  • 99 Cyclical Living with Carly Proctor

    Over the years we've come up with many euphemisms to describe it… 🩸 The painters are round 🩸 Aunt Flow has arrived 🩸 It's rag time  Many of these are said lightly and in jest, but the truth is, we find it hard to say the real thing.    "I'm menstruating".    Silence always perpetuates shame, which in turn perpetuates […]

  • 98 How to Have More Energy

    I was hanging by a thread, like a piece of over rip fruit about to fall from the tree and go splat on the floor.  Heavy and lethargic.  No energy to lift a finger let alone think about what to cook for dinner.  Energy is a precious resource, but the good news is, it's renewable, […]

  • 97 How To Have An Empowered Menopause

    It's not everyday you reach 46 years old, at least it wouldn't be in the 1900's, where the average age of death for a woman was 45.   It makes me shudder to think about it, if I'm honest.  But fast forward to the year 2022 and life expectancy of a person with an ovarian […]

  • 96 Your Body is A Miracle with Natasha De Grunwald

    The lack of touch made my heart & muscles harden.    I couldn't explain the feeling very eloquently, but it was like my body just needed to know itself.  It needed to experience itself, and it couldn't without bumping up against another human.   I'm talking about the time my husband and I broke up.  […]

  • 95 Menopause Weight Loss with Dr Michelle Gordon

    In today's episode I talk to Dr Michelle Gordon, who recognises that behaviour change is hard especially during menopause, but is absolutely fundamental to the thing that most women in menopause want… WEIGHT LOSS. Dr G  is a retired surgeon who closed her multi million dollar practice during Covid 19 and turned towards her real […]

  • 94 Taking Back Control with Bron Hadley

    Is cake ok or not ok when you're menopausal?  After diving into a few anti diet books, I started seeing the broader picture as to how the diet industry was playing with our mental health and honestly……. I used it as a reason to have my cake and eat it. I'd been hearing that BMI […]

  • 93 Creating Mega Confidence at Menopause

    I was being so negative for about a month. I languished in it until my husband (who wouldn't say boo to a goose) said, "oh my gosh, you've got to snap out of this, you are depressing to be around and half the stuff you're telling yourself is a complete lie."It was a jolt. It […]

  • 92 Creating Relational Harmony

    When they're going well, we have our mojo, our focus and our equilibrium but when they are not so going well, we lie awake at night, we can't concentrate and we're all topsy turvy inside.    I'm talking about RELATIONSHIPS of course. Relationships have been a hot topic this week as it's been Valentine's Day […]

  • 91 Menopause and Sleep

    When was the last time you slept consistently well for a whole week or even month? In today's episode we talk about why it's hard to sleep during menopause and how we can tap into that ever more elusive slumber. In essence, we'll be covering HEAT and STRESS: What increases heat in the body and […]

  • 90 Making Sense of Menopause with Susan Willson

    "Menopause is not something to be fixed, it's an experience" said Susan.  I often wonder if much of the menopause misery we see is down to the fact that the deeper meaning of menopause is not truthfully being shared. Slapping on a bit of HRT might help short term, but if that's all we're focused […]

  • 89 Deconstructing Sex and Selling

    My podcast guest today, Lucy Rowett, is passionate about exposing some of the predatory practices in the coaching world that seem to poke at our pain and rub at our trauma.  She says "This conversation is so on point right now". Lucy is an entrepreneur and a Clinical Sexologist and as such, she knows a […]

  • 88 Overcoming Obstacles with Julie Angel

    Julie Angel, who has a PHD in Cine Parkour, explained to me that ageing sets in when we stop playing, and parkour is the ultimate in child's play.   Remember when you were 7 and you threw yourself behind the sofa to avoid being caught in a game of hide and seek or you flung […]

  • 87 The Year Menopause Went Mainstream

    On 17th December we had a lovely afternoon tea party for my mums 70th Birthday.  All of her 70 something friends were there.  We got talking about menopause (obviously) but one lady said "in my day we didn't talk about it, we just got on with it."  I flinched but I was grateful for her […]

  • 86 The Healing Power of Grief with Dawn Ford

    In many cultures, we are shown that a display of sadness and grief is unpalatable and unwelcome.  As people that go through menopause, this is bad news.   Grief occurs when we experience any kind of loss or change.  It is not limited to death and bereavement.  So a rising of grief during menopause is […]

  • 85 Healing Our Wounded Men with Yaron Engler

    Men can’t be the heroes in our story if they are traumatised and hen pecked.   We could harp on about feminism and the patriarchy all day, but ultimately, if we want better menopause care, we must find ways of harmoniously working together, and that involves learning.   As women (cis and trans), understanding men […]

  • 84 Childlessness – The Conversation: With Jody Day

    Childlessness can be a black cloud for people approaching menopause and you'll notice it has been missing from this podcast.  There's a reason for that.   It's because, up until now, I had no idea how to talk about it (and I'm childless!)  So can you imagine how people WITH children must feel?  We skirt […]

  • 83 Just Three Things with Linda Bonnar

    Have you ever tried running 72k?  No?  Don't worry you're in the majority.  It's not something that I am ever likely to do (never say never), but I do like talking to people who voluntarily put themselves through their paces, because we can learn so much from them.   In today's episode I talk to […]

  • 82 Getting Pregnant During Peri Menopause

    I'm not going to sit here and tell you that getting pregnant during peri is skipadedoo easy, it's not, but as my guest today says, it IS possible. So in today's episode of The Menopause Mindset Podcast I speak to nutritional therapist Kirsty Harrison. We cover: ➡️ How to become pregnant in peri menopause➡️ How […]

  • 81 Adopting a Growth Mindset At Menopause

    Pain is such a pain!  But when does the pain of staying stuck become worse than the pain required to change?  That's a question we all have to ask ourselves sometimes.   In today's episode I address this issue.  Now you might be thinking, what's a growth mindset got to do with menopause, isn't that […]

  • 80 How to Make Old Habits Die Easy

    Whether it's drinking more water, going to bed earlier, or softening the thoughts in your head, change is something that many of us want but don't know how to get long lasting.  I recently attended a talk with Alex Cornwell founder of Revolution Fitness and it reminded me about something that had slipped to the […]

  • 79 Divorce Recovery with Martha Bodyfelt

    Divorce rates are higher than ever because today we have the luxury of refusing to accept subservience, unhappiness and abuse.  Having said that divorce is not easy especially at midlife when we are navigating all sorts of internal changes too along with a loss of confidence.  In today’s episode I talk to Martha Bodyfelt, founder […]

  • 78 The Effects of Emotional Bypassing

    In today's episode we discuss what emotional bypassing is, the consequences of it and how we can heal from it.  As a child if you ever experienced statements like 'oh dust yourself off' or 'you'll be fine just carry on' or if you ever felt ignored and unseen despite being relatively 'happy', this episode is […]

  • 77 More Than Your Weight with Brianna Wilkerson

    The love that we feel about ourselves is largely down to the way that we look.  This standard of validity has been imposed upon us by a diet industry that makes millions preying on people’s need to ‘fit in’.   When menopause hits and the weight goes on, many women and people exhaust themselves in […]

  • 76 The Expanding Mindset At Menopause

    Has menopause mades you shrink and stay safe?  Our physical, mental and emotional needs go up at menopause and many of us are busy controlling our environment to maintain that sense of safety.  But sometimes what our soul is calling out for, is expansion. We can hear it but it's the fear that stop us […]

  • 75 I'm Not Who You Think I Am

    Going through menopause isn't just about HRT or lifestyle solutions.  It's about becoming authentic and real.  I this episode I do just that.   On the day of recording this I was feeling exhausted, emotional and reflective and instead of faking it, to bring you ' my 10 tips on how to have a happier […]

  • 74 The Cost of Self Betrayal

    At midlife we are being called to STOP our self betrayal, but it can be very hard to do for many reasons. Firstly, we might not even realise that we're doing it. Or we might feel very defiant about budgeting for our kids wellbeing but not our own.  Self betrayal can occur in a big […]

  • 73 You Are Enough

    When was the last time someone told you that they see how hard you try?  The thing is, we ALL need to hear that we are important from time to time, even the most hardened individuals.  Menopause requires a lot from us.  It takes our energy, our drive and our va va voom.  So that's […]

  • 72 More Than HRT with Dyna Vink

    Dyna Vink is is a certified health and nutrition coach who refused to give in after her doctor, dietician and trainer gave ineffective advice on how to navigate peri menopause.  In today's episode we discuss;  Why we shouldn't lose weight to get healthy; what the doctors aren't learning (and what WE need to learn); why […]

  • 71 Rest As Rebellion

    We are tired.  Tired of menopause, tired of the pandemic, tired of thinking about what to cook for dinner… even our tired is tired.  Rest would help.  It would give us that sweet relief from the intense heaviness of the grind.  But do you rest?  Do you find time for it?  Or does guilt descend […]

  • 70 Myth Busting Menopause with Fiona Clark

    Join me as I chat to Fiona Clark, founder of Harley Street Emporium.  In today's episode of Fiona and I talk about: Relationships: The dangers of throwing the baby out with the bathwaterHRT:  Who can really take it and who can't. Why WE should be part of the decision making process when it comes to HRTBio […]

  • 69 Anxious to Awesome with Rachel Turner

    Just because something is 'incurable' it doesn't mean it's untreatable.  When you're told that an auto immune disease is incurable, what do you do?  Do you blindly accept your fate from the doctors or do you start to advocate for yourself?  My guest today decided to do the latter.   In today's conversation with Rachel […]

  • 68 The Big Fat Lie

    Let's change the conversation from how can I lose my meno belly to how can I fall in love with my new meno body!  That's what your soul has been longing for.   Kate Codrington is a menstrual and menopause mentor, workshop facilitator, writer and has been a therapist for more than a quarter of […]

  • 67 Self Knowledge with Elizabeth Joseph

    Elizabeth Joseph is a stay at home mum who speaks candidly about her midlife transition on her instagram account @elizabethjosephnavigating  It’s funny and extremely honest as she goes around putting different products and services to the test and writing about them.  What I love about Elizabeth is that she’s a self confessed 'non expert' in […]

  • 66 Dealing with Difficult Emotions

    At menopause, heightened emotions can make the symptom roller coaster even more dippy.  Common sense tells us to bury painful feelings but what do we do when that's no longer logical?  In this episode, I'm going to give you my 6 step process that helps me and my clients transmute pent up, built up, difficult […]

  • 65 Being Single and Dating at Menopause

    Being single at peri menopause, can be tough! We are dealing with all sorts of internal changes and we can feel very destabilised by it.  And so the idea of a relationship to help stabilise us becomes very alluring.  If you're drawn to this:  Maybe you have a negative narrative going on about your relationship […]

  • 64 Ways to Improve Sex in Your Long Term Relationship

    “I’d rather have a cup of tea.”   That's what a friend said to me when we were talking about sex.  I have to say, I could relate.   But, when did tea become more exciting than sex?   When did my values change from adventure to security?     It creeps up on you doesn't […]

  • 63 Big, Bold and Brave with Laura Shuckburgh

    Laura Shuckburgh, just upped sticks and left a very nice life (right in the middle of Covid) to go a live in a different country, because she needed to answer that call.  Although she was happy, that nagging voice inside her wouldn't let her settle.   I know what she means.   There's something about […]

  • 62 The Magic of Menopause with Lorraine Miano

    Lorraine Miano is an integrative holistic health coach certified in hormone health and author of the bestselling book “The Magic of Menopause.”  She is passionate about working with women in all phases of menopause who have weight, metabolism and ageing concerns so that they can have more energy, less stress and feel comfortable in their […]

  • 61 Pleasure. What's it got to do with menopause?

    Remember that scene in Friends …. it’s a flashback where Monica is about 17 and she’s trying to seduce Chandler in her mum’s kitchen and Rachel is coaching her on how to be sexy?  Rachel says ‘just act like everything around you turns you on’  To be honest, Rachel could make a bin bag look […]

  • 60 Body Wisdom with Jane Dancey

    Today I speak to Jane Dancey who is an Embodiment Coach, a Somatic Yoga Teacher, A Rites of Passage Facilitator and a Female Pelvis Educator.  She says when we’re going through menopause the body can become a scary place to inhabit so no wonder we disconnect.   It’s changing, we’re losing the male gaze, it […]

  • 59 How The Placebo Effect Could Affect Our Menopause

    "It’s all in your mind".  That’s what was previously thought about the placebo effect, but according to much research, we know that’s not true.  There are real molecular changes that happen in the brain and body when someone is given a placebo.   What we’re really talking about here is the power of 'expectation', and […]

  • 58 How Our Minds Can Affect Our Menopause

    I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that I believe your mind has the power to affect your experience of your menopause (including your symptom severity).    Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last few years (and I wouldn’t blame you if you had) you’ve probably heard about the power of […]

  • 57 How Menopause Affects our Mental Health

    You  are NOT going crazy.  In fact you are doing brilliantly given the fact that you live in a world that doesn’t seem to understand what you’re going through.  There are real chemical changes going on in the brain from peri to post menopause which cause us to forget words,  feel more anxious and lose […]

  • 56 Understanding Menopausal Rage

    At menopause many women and people start to feel the stirrings of anger bubbling up, how it’s dealt with is down to your personality type and your childhood programming.  Is it implosive or explosive?   Either way, it’s screaming at you and wants to be heard.   In today’s episode of The Menopause Mindset Podcast, […]

  • 55 Managing Overwhelm & Anxiety

    In this episode learn some of my tips and tricks on how to manage overwhelm and anxiety.  We talk about priorities, values, time outs, batching, short term anxiety, long term anxiety, why anxiety is lying to you, the root cause of anxiety, your nervous system and how your perception can help with anxiety. Sally's Links[Free] […]

  • 54 The Link Between PTSD and Menopause

    Many don't see the link between PTSD and menopause symptom severity and that's why I wanted to create this episode.  In this episode we talk about:  What is PTSD?  Why is it linked to menopause?  What you need to know about Poly Vagal Theory (in the simplest way possible), What you can do to ease […]

  • 53 Taking a Holistic Approach to Menopause with Teresa Brooks

    How often do your shoulders just drop?  When you feel heard?  When you feel understood?When you get asked the right questions? My guest today is used to asking people questions because that’s what she does for a living.  She’s a business coach who works mainly with female entrepreneurs.   She knows how to dig a […]

  • 52 Managing Brain Fog

    Have you heard the term brain fog?  It's when you thought you’d sent that text and you realise 10 days later you forgot to press send.  It's when you unpack your big shop but realise you forgot to buy lemons for tonight’s recipe.  It's when the young things around you are bulleting out those witty […]

  • 51 How to Be a Female Ally

    International Women’s Day is supposed to celebrate women and challenge the status quo, and boy were we challenged.  First the shocking Megan and Harry interview with Oprah, then Piers Morgan's ‘man baby’ walk off on GMTV, then the tragedy of Sarah Everard.  It's just NOT ok and I hope you feel the same way because […]

  • 50 How Childhood Trauma Affects Menopause

     I knew it all along.  I’m talking about the link between childhood trauma and menopause symptom severity.  What do you do when nothing else works?  Tried HRT?  Insomnia came back!  Tried diet and lifestyle? Didn’t cure my hot flushes!  Sometimes we need to look deeper.  Beyond the obvious.  Stubborn menopause symptoms are a sign that […]

  • 49 Men & Menopause: How to help and be helped

    Can we talk about men for a second?   Did you know that menopause affects men too, plus, at the same time, men's attitudes can affect our own menopause symptom severity?   Nothing happens in isolation, it's cyclical.   If you think you're exempt from menopause because you're a person without ovaries, this is for […]

  • 48 Breaking The Taboo of Menopause

    Having a happy, healthy menopause is good for the world. In this episode we’re going to discuss:  Why is menopause negatively perceived?  Why are these taboos damaging?  Three things that we can all do to break the taboo of menopause!  So if you’re interested in: Reclaiming your right to have a healthy, happy menopause; consciously […]

  • 47 Black Menopause Matters

    Silence means being complicit in racism, so we MUST talk about this.  Frankly I apologise for not addressing it sooner!  Why did it take a man's death and global movement to make me see that this needs talking about?  Unconscious bias runs deep.  In this episode we'll look at how being a person of colour […]

  • 46 Ease & Manage Joint Pain at Menopause

    Are you creaking like a haunted house every time you get up from the sofa?  Moving around like you’re 101 is no fun (especially when you’re only 45)!  Joint pain & stiffness is one of the lesser known symptoms of peri menopause.  This is for you if:  You’re approaching mid life and your joints are […]

  • 45 How to Deal With Burnout

    Many women at peri menopause start to experience burnout.  In this podcast I’m going to explain why and what you can do about it.  This is for you if:  You’ve lost or you’re loosing your mojo!  You’re whole body feels like a wet lettuce!  You can’t think clearly.  You’re hyper sensitive.  You can’t find the […]

  • 43 How to Make Sleep Your Super Power

    Did you know that insomnia makes insomnia worse!   This is exactly the kind of double bind I was in a few years ago when sleep disruption was ruining my life.    😴 I was waking up in the middle of the night frequently unable to get back to sleep.   😴 I was envious of […]

  • 42 How to Ease and Manage Hot Flushes

    Some women call them power surges, I like to call them 'warmer moments' 😂, either way in this episode I give you my 5 tips to ease and manage hot flushes.  This is for you if you struggle with hot flushes but it's also for you if you can't take HRT or don't want to.  […]

  • 41 – The 7 Key Hormone Players in Menopause

    What happens when we climb to top of a hill?  We gain a very useful perspective especially when it comes to problem solving.  That’s why castles & forts are built on higher ground.  We can see the enemy before they see us, we know where they are, we know what obstacles they need to overcome […]

  • 40 Surviving Menopause Without Losing Your Mind with Kathryn Colas

    Angry and sad.  Those are two of many emotions my guest today felt after realising she had suffered 10 years of needless hell with peri menopause.  What kind of world do we live in where understanding the most natural transition in women’s lives is kept hidden and shrouded in mystery?  (I think it’s a conspiracy […]

  • 39 A Menopause Movement with Diane Danzibrink

    Sometimes in life dreams do come true.  Not just because a fairy god mother waved a magic wand, but because of the outspoken-ness, grit and determination that comes with a having a cause.    My guest today is none other than Diane Danzibrink (who quite frankly deserves an OBE).  Diane has campaigned for menopause education […]

  • 38 Herbs for Menopause with Melinda McDougall

    We are all part of nature and yet many of us are losing touch with it.  When it comes to having a happy menopause re-connecting with nature seems one of the key elements.    I’ve interviewed many experts on my podcast and if there’s one thing they all have in common, it’s a shared interest […]

  • 37 The Hormone Fairy with Cat Armor

    Have you ever felt like you could do with a fairy god mother of menopause to come along and make all your wishes come true?  For many women, that is what they crave… a one stop shop where they can go to get all their needs taken care off.  Well my guest today can’t do […]

  • 36 The Menopause Monologues with Harriet Powell

    Harriet had to pull over because tears were streaming down her face.  These women were telling their menopause story for the very first time ever, live on BBC women’s hour and so much of it was shrouded in shame.   That’s when my Harriet decided she was going to do her bit to help.   […]

  • 35 – The Midlife Makeover with Sam Palmer

    Have you ever felt like chucking all your balls in the air, letting them settle and then starting again?  For many women this is what a midlife makeover looks like.   Join me as I chat to Sam Palmer  founder of The Midlife Makeover and Sevenoaks Ladies Joggers.  In 2014 Sam was voted Coach of […]

  • 34 From Invisible to Invincible with Jennifer Harrington

    Join me as I chat to Jennifer Harrington who is a naturopath and functional medicine practitioner who specialises in naturally supporting women transitioning into menopause.  She is the clinical director of Menopause Natural Solutions and author of the of book “ "From Invisible to Invincible: The natural menopause revolution.”  In this episode we talk about […]

  • 33 The Happy Menopause with Jackie Lynch

    Join me as I chat to the lovely Jackie Lynch who is the author of The Happy Menopause book and podcast of the same name.  In this podcast we talk about why each woman needs to take an individualised approach to nutrition and lifestyle protocols and why applying generic ideas such as intermittent fasting or […]

  • 32 Writing Cheques Your Body Can't Cash with Michelle Lyons

    Join me as I chat to the very knowledgable and eloquent Michelle Lyons who is a women’s health physiotherapist.  She has a wealth of clinical experience and her tool box includes: movement therapies, manual treatment, strategies to optimise function, nutrition, herbal medicine and mindfulness.  In this conversation we talk about what the biopsychosocial approach to […]

  • 31 Acupuncture for Menopause with Jo Darling

    Join me as I chat to the fire cracker that is Jo Darling.  Jo is the co-founder of the Menopoised Menopause Magnet and she’s an acupuncturist specialising in menopause, fertility and cancer patients.  In this conversation we talk about how acupuncture works and how it can help with menopausal symptoms.   We also take a […]

  • 30 You Can't Buy Motivation from Amazon with Lisa Moore

    Join me as I chat to the multi passionate woman that is Lisa Moore.  Lisa is a mindset coach, a fitness instructor, cranio sacral therapist, regional director of the Athena Network and public speaker.  She’s currently going through her menopause transition and has been lucky enough to have a pretty easy time of it so […]

  • 29 The Merry Menopause with Jo Fuller

    Join me as I chat to the founder of The Merry Menopause Jo Fuller.  Jo is on a mission to change the negative narrative and social stigma surrounding the menopause and menstruation.  In this conversation we talk about the power of cycle and mood tracking through journalling, how a change in attitude can dramatically effect […]

  • 28 Befriending Your Body with Natalie Burtenshaw

    Join me as I chat to Red Tent leader and business owner Natalie Burtenshaw.  In this episode Natalie talks about how making friends with her period saved her from a life of misery.  We also discuss changing perceptions of menopause, why sitting in circle is so powerful especially during rites of passage and the benefits […]

  • 27 Healing Trauma with Natalie Russell

    Join me as I chat to transformative coach and single mum Natalie Russell.  In this episode we talk about her trauma (which came in many forms) and how as a society we self medicate to avoid feeling negative emotions.  We discuss how this played havoc with her hormones and how it impacted her menopause.  We […]

  • 26 Do or Don't Do. Stop Trying with Nancy Prager

    Join me as a chat to motivational health coach Nancy Prager.  Nancy went into an instant menopause after having her ovaries removed when they discover she had the brca2 gene.  She talks frankly in this episode about her 2 year journey with anxiety and depression as a result of being thrown in to an 'instapause'.  […]

  • 25 Starting or Growing a Business at Menopause

    What would you say if I told you that the reason many women start or scale their business during their peri to post menopausal years is because entrepreneurship extends your metaphorical fertility?  Would you be intrigued?  I was.  This realisation blew me away, that's why I decided to devote my previous 5 episodes to entrepreneurship […]

  • 24 The Business of Being Well with Kirsty Kianifard

    Join me as I chat to Kirsty Kianifard is the founder of The Wellness Entrepreneur Collective, Academy and Podcast.  She’s a wellness business coach and an energy body expert and teaches a unique blend of aligned strategy with energy body mastery.   She’s also the founder of Uniquely Organic Eco Spa in Hove and is […]

  • 23 No One Size Fits All with Rebekah Brown

    Join me as I chat to Rebekah Brown founder of M Powder (a menopausal nutritional booster).  We get into some amazing topics including:  the one size fits all approach that many vitamin and supplement companies seem to fall into with their marketing; we discuss the power of whole plant food (verses the isolated part) as […]

  • 22 Radical Disruption with Suse Bentley

    Join me as I chat to Suse Bentley, life coach for Gen X women about radical disruption of the status quo when it comes to menopause education.  The lack of education around menopause (especially in the work place) is a sexist and an ageist problem which needs prizing open and talking about.   We chat […]

  • 21 Asking for Help with Nikki Gatenby

    Join me as I chat to Nikki Gatenby, co-founder of Menopoised.  We talk about her success with the menopause magnet and why she became so passionate about it (hint: because it reduced her hot flushes by 90%!).  We discuss menopause in the workplace and how reducing shame around menopause by opening up the conversation is […]

  • 20 The Menopause Stylist with Gloria Smythe

    Join me as I chat to Gloria smythe, the menopause stylist about confidence, colour and comfort!  At menopause we change and so our style needs to change too in order to help us feel bolder and braver.  Styling at menopause goes way beyond the outside, but when we transform the outside we also transform the […]

  • 19 The Midlife Hub with Rosi Viljoen and Deb Pasley

    Join me as I chat to Rosi Viljoen and Deb Pasley about their new business The Midlife Hub, what it is and how it all came about.  We venture into some ideas like how the midlife crisis gets a bad wrap and that it could actually been seen as an unfolding journey rather than this […]

  • 18 Turning Menopause into Gold with Danusia Malina Derben

    Join me as I chat to the fierce yet feminine leadership consultant and mother of 10 (yes that’s not a typo) Danusia Malina Derben.  We dive into topics like: having triplets during peri menopause, not losing your sense of self in amongst being a mother, and the future of leadership in the business world (masculine […]

  • 17 Ballet, Buddhism and Radical Acceptance with Katie Fletcher

    Join me as I chat to Katie Fletcher, ballet teacher who went through an early menopause due to a hysterectomy.  We talk about what that was like for her and how she coped.  We also talk about the power of the mind/body connection, the fact that ballet is both power and grace and how dance […]

  • 16 Meg Mathews Talks Anxiety at Menopause

    Join me as I chat to former Brit Pop Scene queen turned activist and entrepreneur about reasons why she’s on a mission to raise awareness about the menopause.   Meg was very open and truly lovely to talk to.  We talk about anxiety, spirituality, health and a lot about HRT.  We discuss why going on […]

  • 15 Let's Talk About Sex with Lucy Rowett and The Menopause Experts Club

    Join the Menopause Experts Club and Guest Speaker Lucy Rowett (Sex, Intimacy and Relationship Coach) as we discuss our sexuality and why this might be inhibited at menopause.  We cover passion, sensuality, vulval health problems, pelvic floor (Kiegels) exercises, what to do if you don't fancy your partner any more, and how to grow to […]

  • 14 Maiden, Mother, Enchantress, Crone with Anna Price

    Join me as I chat to Anna Price, crystal ball reader and tarot reader, about some of the interesting imagery around the phases of a woman's life. We discuss many things like: how peri menopause can liberate us from a high sex drive and how that's can enable us to focus more on our passion […]

  • 13 My Autoimmune Journey with Zuleika Sassa

    Join me as I chat to my very own personal trainer Zuleika Sassa.  Zuleika was diagnosed with rheumatoid and osteoarthritis at age 13.  In this episode we talk about why she went against the doctors advice when he told her that she would have to give up sport, running and PT.  We also have a […]

  • 12 Finding Your True Voice with Natalie Brown

    Join me as I chat to the beautiful soul that is Natalie Brown. In this episode we talk about the power of the mid life crisis and how menopause is NOT just about hot flushes and hormones.  She talks frankly about how being dropped by her record label shook her to the core but also […]

  • 11 Let's Talk Menopause with Dr Allie Grimston and Livia Francis

    The Menopause Experts Club is a group of menopause experts who don't want women to suffer anymore! Enough is enough! We've all experienced our own versions of 'meno misery' and as a result are extremely passionate about helping other women through this time. That's why we've clubbed together to bring you experts in the field […]

  • 10 Changing Values at Peri Menopause with Justine Katherine

    Join me as I chat to Justine Katherine who helps people create a more fulfilling and purposeful life in alignment with their true values.  In this episode we talk about her personal journey into coaching and the fears she had to face to transition from a life that was no longer working for her towards […]

  • 9 When Self Care is Not An Option

    Right now we are going through such a huge global transition and many of our lives have been turned upside down,  so how do we fit in self care (which at menopause becomes non negotiable if we want a smooth transition!)?  Come join me if you're the kind of person that really WANTS to do […]

  • 8 The Power of Crisis with Andrea Howard

    Join me as I chat to Andrea Howard, women’s hormone and fat loss expert.  We go deep into some of her personal tragedy and loss.  This episode is about coming back from betrayal and a horrific personal accident.  It’s about drawing strength from your inner being, the power of prayer and putting on a brave […]

  • 7 The Importance of Detoxification with Simone Plaut.

    Join me as I chat to Simon Plaut, longevity expert, as she gives us some illuminating insights into the power of detoxification at menopause.   After suffering from obesity, crippling knee and back pain and food addiction, Simone knew her days were numbered if she did not get her act together.  Simone’s inquisitive mind and […]

  • 6 Resistance Training at Menopause with Livia Francis

    Join me as I chat to Livia Francis body shaping expert, menopause nutrition expert and bikini model.  We dive into the reasons why resistance based exercise maintains your figure more than cardio.  We talk about why the 'one size fits all' approach doesn’t work at menopause and why exercise programs at midlife need to be […]

  • 5 Money at Menopause

    In this episode we talk about why money is a menopause issue.  We take a dive into ideas like; why our values start to change and what that means for our spending habits; we discuss why many women decide to start businesses at peri menopause and also money blocks that hold us back in adult […]

  • 4 I Nearly Murdered Him

    How many times have you blamed your hormones for wanting to literally 'murder' your partner! You're not alone.  Hormones do play a part in your lack of tolerance but that's not the end of the story and HRT is definitely NOT a cure all.   If we want better relationships at menopause, we have to […]

  • 3 Isn’t There Just A Pill I Can Take?

    HRT for some is the path of least resistance, I get it, but at menopause we want to create great habits that last a life time so that our bodies can begin to support themselves through change.  In this episode I introduce you to the 3 pillars of menopause and the aspect that underlies them […]

  • 2 I'm Too Young To Talk About Menopause

    Menopause education should start as early as possible and in this Podcast I explain why.  Clue… because there’s so much we can do to help ourselves have a smooth transition by way of lifestyle interventions, the sooner we adopt them, the better.  Im this podcast I cover what exactly is peri menopause and why can […]

  • 1 All The Pieces of The Jigsaw

    Join me Sally Garozzo, Clinical Hypnotherapist, in the launch of The Menopause Mindset Podcast.  We women are stronger together especially when it comes to menopause and there’s great value in sharing, it helps us feel connected in our joy and  pain.  So join me as I share with you my peri menopause journey and you’ll […]

  • Running vs Walking for Fast Fat Loss in Menopause

    Fast fat loss in menopause is not really the goal. Let’s be realistic and say this right out of the gate. Fast fat loss is a myth.  You may, however, drop inflammation fairly quickly with the right type of exercise.    Part 1: The Fat Burning Fundamentals Let’s start with the basics. When we talk […]

  • Ep #158: Bone Health Breakthroughs for Perimenopause and Menopause with Harleen Laroia

    In this podcast episode, we tackle bone health in perimenopause and menopause with expert guidance and real-world solutions. Host Andrea Donsky—a nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus. Joining her is Harlene Laroia, director of OsteoStrong Oakville and Toronto, who has dedicated her career to helping […]

  • 226 Start Cycle Syncing. The Secret To Feeling Better In Perimenopause with Laura Federico and Morgan Miller

    In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore how cycle tracking—yes, even during perimenopause—can help you better understand your body, improve your mental health, and support hormonal balance. Guests Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book, explain how tuning into your cycle phases can reveal early signs of hormonal imbalance and […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – People Pleasing

    On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about people pleasing. We all do it – particularly women – but is it actually serving us? The need to belong and be liked often sees us doing or saying things that aren’t in alignment with who we truly are. When we put the needs of […]

  • Peanut Butter Isn't Protein! How to hit protein goals without going over your calories

    Peanut Butter Isn't Protein! How to hit protein goals without going over your calories Not all “high protein” products are created equal — and in today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the sneaky marketing that’s making you overshoot calories, carbs, and fats while still falling short on your protein goals. I’ll walk you […]

  • Take Up Space: A Perimenopause Body Builder on Her Strength Journey

    A Perimenopause bodybuilder shares her story on how to take up space and the history of women being strong before skinny.  Book author, Anne Marie Chaker, will surprise you about women’s empowerment and when skinny reared its ugly head. Stay ‘til the end and listen to a very subtle challenge we’ll give you about messages […]

  • Ep 488 A New Way to Party Without the Weight Gain

    Learn how I transformed my celebration season from a 6-week food free-for-all into mindful moments of savoring joy without the weight gain. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/488  

  • 20 – Hormones and metabolism: Unlocking the science with Professor Franck Mauvais-Jarvis

    “I don’t understand why we’re not shouting this from the rooftops, a simple medicine, a natural hormone, that can reduce the risk of both diabetes and breast cancer. That’s incredibly important, isn’t it?”      This week, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Franck Mauvais-Jarvis, Professor of Medicine at Tulane University and an endocrinologist specialising in […]

  • #136: Eat for Menopause: Symptom-Led Cooking with Karen Newby

    This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this […]

  • Eat for Menopause: Symptom-Led Cooking with Karen Newby

    This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this […]

  • Parenting, perimenopause & the mental load: Protecting your wellbeing in midlife

    In this episode of Meera’s Menopause Podcast, we dive into the emotional and mental toll of parenting in midlife – especially when layered with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. I’m joined by parenting expert and author Anita Cleare to explore the often invisible mental load carried by mothers, how it affects our resilience, […]

The Menopause Mindset

This is the place to be to get some answers and to feel supported along this often bumpy journey. It’s my mission to help peri to post menopausal women go from feeling anxious, alone and confused to feeling positive, informed and connected. Here you’ll learn about lifestyle interventions and mindset shifts that can make this […]

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