Breaking Barriers: Fay Reid on Championing Menopause Awareness in the Black Community

Unpause the Menopause Podcast

December 3, 2024 27 mins

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SUMMARY

Fay Reid, founder of 9to5 Menopause, shares her personal menopause journey and the need for representation of black women in the menopause conversation. She emphasises the importance of exercise and a holistic approach to managing symptoms. Fay advocates for better support for black women in the workplace and challenges the taboos surrounding menopause. She provides practical tips for managing hot flushes on public transport and encourages women to prioritise their well-being and enjoy life.

 

CHAPTERS

Introduction to Fay Reid and 9to5 Menopause
Morning routines and the importance of exercise
Career change and the creation of 9to5 Menopause
Challenges faced by black women in menopause
Supporting women in the workplace
Tips for managing hot flushes on public transport
Holistic approach to managing menopause symptoms
Hopes for the future of menopause support for black women
Future plans for 9to5 Menopause
Embracing life and enjoying the journey

 

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/9to5menopause/?hl=en

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fay-reid-86966b273/?originalSubdomain=uk

Website - https://www.fayreid.com/

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71

Date

December 3, 2024

Length

27 mins
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  • LIVE Q&A: Your gut health, dementia and weight loss questions answered by Prof Tim Spector, Prof Sarah Berry & Dr Federica Amati

    How quickly can you improve your gut health? Can diet help lower your risk of dementia? And what should you know about food labels and healthy weight loss? In this special live Q&A, Prof Tim Spector, Prof Sarah Berry and Dr Federica Amati answer your biggest nutrition questions and share practical, evidence-based advice you can […]

  • How To Navigate Menopause And Caring For A Loved One With Lori LaBey | 288

    You are the one who handles it. You make the appointments, manage the medications, answer the phone at 11pm, and smile when you walk in the door because she needs calm, not panic. Somewhere in the middle of all of that, you stopped sleeping. You stopped eating real meals. And what nobody told you was […]

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    The Sleep Doctor: The 4 Hormones Wrecking Your Sleep & What to Do About It

    If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, sleep has probably become something you think about all the time. Falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up at 3am, feeling exhausted, waking up anxious even when you did fall asleep. Perimenopause sleep disruption and menopause insomnia are real, they are hormonal, and they are not your fault. The nights […]

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The Sleep Doctor: The 4 Hormones Wrecking Your Sleep & What to Do About It

    If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, sleep has probably become something you think about all the time. Falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up at 3am, feeling exhausted, waking up anxious even when you did fall asleep. Perimenopause sleep disruption and menopause insomnia are real, they are hormonal, and they are not your fault. The nights […]

  • Gisèle Pelicot: After Everything That Happened… I Didn’t Expect To Fall In Love Again  | Pt. 2

    In Part 1 of Gisèle Pelicot’s story, she spoke to Davina about her life before the world knew her name, the marriage she believed she had, and the moment she began to discover the truth of what had happened to her. This is Part 2 of Gisèle Pelicot’s story on Begin Again. Gisèle opens up […]

  • 336 🚀 Why Women Over 40 Are Starting Businesses — and Winning, with Lindsay Pinchuk

    What if the business you keep daydreaming about isn’t a midlife crisis — it’s your midlife calling? In this episode, Wendy sits down with award-winning entrepreneur and small business mentor Lindsay Pinchuk, one of the less than 1% of female founders to lead her company through an acquisition. Lindsay built her first brand, Bump Club […]

  • Gisèle Pelicot: My Life Before The World Knew My Name | Pt. 1

    Gisèle Pelicot became known around the world when she waived her right to anonymity in the sexual assault trial that shocked France and beyond. But before the headlines, before the courtroom, and before the world knew her name, Gisèle had a life, a family, a marriage, and a story of her own. This is Part […]

  • 78 – Primodos: The forgotten synthetic hormone scandal

    Millions of women were prescribed Primodos as a pregnancy test even though there were concerns that it was associated with many different and often devastating birth defects. More than 60 years later, many of the questions surrounding the drug – which contains synthetic hormones that are still prescribed to women today – remain unanswered. In […]

  • Your Body Reset: How to Eat & Exercise for a Healthier and Longer Life

    Today’s episode is a MUST listen.  You will learn the surprising science of  exercise and nutrition, the mistakes you’re making, and the simple changes that lead to better health and longevity.  In this powerful episode, Mel sits down with one of her dream guests, Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD.  Dr. Patrick is a biomedical scientist who […]

  • #246 From Survival Mode to Soul-Led Living with Dr Julie Merriman PhD

    In this deeply honest and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Dr. Julie Merriman, PhD, LPC-S, to explore what’s really happening beneath the surface for high-achieving women over 50 who “look fine”… but feel anything but. We talk about the invisible load so many women carry—functioning, performing, achieving—while quietly operating past capacity. Dr. Merryman introduces […]

  • Book Club Meets: I wrote a loveable psychopath! Race and female rage, with Imani Thompson

    Yrsa really doesn’t intend to kill anyone… but the Cambridge professor sitting opposite her has manipulated her friend and stolen her research. So, when she flicks a bee into his drink, she just thinks he’ll get a nasty little sting… but now he’s dead. And it’s a sweet, sweet feeling for Yrsa: finally having some […]

  • PCOS Is Dead: Why PMOS Changes Everything for Midlife Women

    The Menopause Mastery Show | PCOS Is Dead: Why PMOS Changes Everything for Midlife Women  | Episode 284 Solocast with Dr. Betty Murray 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show!  PCOS has been renamed PMOS — Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome — and Dr. Betty Murray explains why this is a major shift for women’s health. In […]

  • 209 | Why Eating Less May Be Causing More Belly Fat

    Have you ever wondered why your old weight-loss strategies suddenly stopped working after 40? If you’re eating healthy, exercising, and trying harder than ever, yet the belly fat keeps showing up, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about one of the biggest frustrations women face during perimenopause and menopause: doing all the things […]

  • Kim Alexis on Health, Vitality, and Aging Gracefully

    Kim Alexis, one of the most recognizable supermodels of the 1980s, joins the podcast to share her inspiring journey from the fashion runway to broadcasting, authorship, and podcasting. Discovered by a modeling agency in Buffalo at just 17 years old, Kim quickly rose to international fame and became part of an elite generation of supermodels […]

  • Build a Strong Body for a Messy Life: Training Through Menopausal Chaos with Hailey Babcock (episode 280)

    This week’s guest, renowned midlife trainer Hailey Babcock, wants you to know one thing: No one is crushing it 100%. Not the celebrities or big names she trains; not the tens of thousands of women she works with, and certainly not herself. Hailey is currently going through it with brain fog, joint pain, 2 a.m. […]

  • The Risk Factor Nobody's Talking About: Menopause, Estrogen, and the Heart Disease Epidemic in Women

    Cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan has a message that cuts through the noise: menopause is not a gynecological footnote. It’s a cardiovascular inflection point — and most women don’t find out until it’s too late.In this episode, Dr. Morgan and Stacy cover the full arc of women’s cardiovascular health: why complicated pregnancies are early warning signs, […]

  • Episode 223 – Four Years, Hundreds of Conversations and One Big Question: What's Next?

    Four years ago, I sat down and recorded the very first episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. At the time, I had no idea what I was doing. I didn’t know whether anyone would listen, whether I’d make it past a handful of episodes, or that four years later I’d still be here, talking […]

  • Ep. 224 -Patriarchy Stress Disorder and Menopause with Jeffrey Tambor

    In this deeply transformative episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Jeffrey Tambor, a seasoned healer and co-founder of The Thriving Institute™, who has dedicated over two decades to understanding and resolving trauma at its deepest roots. Alongside his partner, Dr. Valerie Rein—who pioneered the concept of Patriarchy Stress Disorder (PSD)—Jeffrey brings a unique perspective on how […]

  • Most replayed moment: What The Science Says About Supplements | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah Berry

    Today, we’re talking about supplements. We’ve all seen them; the multivitamins, the fortified foods, the neatly packaged powders promising improved energy, immunity and longevity.  Supplements boast bold claims, however, it’s hard to know if they’re genuinely helpful or just well-marketed. Professor Tim Spector and Professor Sarah Berry join me to unpack why supplements exist, what […]

  • Are Your Shoes Ruining Your Foot Health

    This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD and Timeline. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. Timeline – Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my […]

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    Train Your Brain To Thrive Through Menopause

    In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Sue Varma, a board certified psychiatrist, distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and author of Practical Optimism. They open by taking on a question that sits at the intersection of psychiatry and menopause medicine: why do some women thrive through the […]

  • Ep 533: A Simple Technique to Handle Food Urges Differently in Menopause

    You don’t need more willpower. You need a different relationship with your urges. In this episode, I talk about one simple technique that can help women in menopause handle food cravings differently. Inspired by conversations around GLP-1 medications, I explain what these medications appear to do for food noise and how you can begin creating […]

  • 335 💛 How Hard Can It Be: Friendship, Reinvention & Real Talk with Diana Maria Riva of Netflix’s Dead to Me

    What happens when a Hollywood actress realizes her glam-squad friends and her hometown Ohio friends are all wrestling with the exact same midlife stuff? In this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Diana Maria Riva — beloved as Detective Ana Perez on Netflix’s Dead to Me and now host of […]

  • How To Give Your Nervous System A Real Break

    I’ve just returned from Self Love Camp, a retreat where I spent a few days guiding breathwork, listening to inspiring speakers, learning new things, and stepping away from the routines of everyday life. As I drove home, I found myself reflecting on something I always notice after retreats and intentional breaks: I come back feeling […]

  • 77 – Hormones after cancer: why women deserve a choice

    For many women diagnosed with cancer, conversations about hormones end before they’ve even begun. They’re often told they can never take hormone treatment again, without being given the evidence, the options or the opportunity to make an informed choice. In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by women’shealth nurse and educator Jill Chmielewski to […]

  • How to Reverse Diet to Break a Weight Loss Plateau in Menopause

    In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to implement a reverse diet, including how to calculate your maintenance calories, when to increase calories gradually versus jumping straight to maintenance, and what to expect during the process. Last week, we talked about why chronic dieting and years of eating too little can leave you […]

  • Moments: Father's Day Special

    This week’s Begin Again Moments, we’re celebrating the fathers and the impact they’ve had on their kids. For the full episodes search wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • 221: Itchy & Bitchy ClinicCrawl: Your Dog Brought a Killer Into Your House; Skipping Your Meds could Kill You

    (00:00:00) 221: Itchy & Bitchy ClinicCrawl: Your Dog Brought a Killer Into Your House; Skipping Your Meds could Kill You (00:00:11) Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:34) Hypertension and Medication Compliance (00:03:52) The Importance of Taking Medications as Prescribed (00:07:40) Ticks and Tick Prevention (00:11:34) Closing Remarks […]

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    The Closet Clean Out Guide: Declutter Your Life and Get Your Confidence Back

    Have you ever stood in front of a full closet, said “I have nothing to wear,” and reached for the same safe outfit one more time? You are not alone, and it is not really about the clothes. Tamsen’s viral closet clean out started as a simple declutter and spiraled into one of the most […]

  • Try it For 1 Week: Small Ways to Make Your Life Fun & Exciting Again

    Summer is all about having fun: long days, warm nights, and getting together with the people you love. Today’s episode is your playbook for making that time you spend with people more exciting and meaningful.  Mel is joined by Priya Parker, one of the world’s leading experts on human connection. Her book “The Art of […]

  • Are you a witch? Believe in your magic and the power of ritual, with Poppy Jamie

    Did you listen when your gut told you to turn down that job… and did you seize a better opportunity after? What about when you were tired but something told you to go to the party anyway? Did you meet your partner there? Entrepreneur and author Poppy Jamie says there’s no such thing as a […]

  • How to fade age spots and pigmentation

    If years of sun exposure have left you with age spots, freckles and uneven pigmentation, you’re certainly not alone. Liz explores the best ways to manage sun damage, sharing the skincare ingredients and treatments that can genuinely help – without the need to splash out on expensive creams. Plus: The impact of hair dye on […]

  • The Solution to UTIs in Menopause: Topical Oestrogen – Dr Naomi Potter

    Could your recurrent UTIs actually be a menopause problem? 🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihih In this week’s solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explains the surprising and often overlooked link between diminishing oestrogen and recurrent urinary tract infections – and why antibiotics alone are never going to […]

  • "Why I Stopped Weighing Myself For Good": Anne Poirier on Body Neutrality

    🌿 The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy digital guide is here.An unbiased, birds-eye view of what’s happening that will help you cut through the confusion and have a real, informed conversation with your doctor about HRT. Get it now: go.hotflashinc.com/hottruth Anne Poirier is a nationally recognized body image expert, certified intuitive eating counselor, and author […]

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Whether you’re a woman beginning perimenopause – piecing together your symptoms – or in the midst of menopause, this supportive community has found you at the right time in life. Join us for this weekly conversation about all things health & wellbeing in your 30s, 40s, 50s & beyond – from the initial perimenopause symptoms […]

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