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A practical look at mental health during menopause and what you can do to thrive in your mental wellbeing!
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DAY 14 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause Impacts on Workplace and Career
Dont miss the bootcamp finale! And… drop a note with your feedback on the Bootcamp. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 13 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Self-Care and Menopause
In this session, Sue takes you through self-care 101!! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 12 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause, Sex Drive and Sexual Function
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DAY 11 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Mental Health
A practical look at mental health during menopause and what you can do to thrive in your mental wellbeing! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 10 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Breast Cancer
Identify the modifiable risk factors for breast cancer and minimize your risk for breast cancer. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 9 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Heart Disease
There is a lot you can do to protect your heart from the effects of oestrogen depletion. Lets do it! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 8 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Bone Health
A great topic for the Bootcamp… Get on top of this symptom which usually creeps up on women! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 7- Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Cognitive Function
A topic not well understood is now available to you in a simple – to – understand and summarized format! Listen now and clear up the fog!! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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DAY 6 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Menopause and Bladder Control
This Bootcamp sessions includes a fantastic bladder control self-survey challenge. Listen and take the challenge! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Day 5 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Deep Dive into Menopause and Sleep Disturbances
The what and the why of sleep disturbances during menopause and what you can do to improve the quantity and quality of sleep. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Day 4 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Deep Dive into Menopause and Weight Gain
Seize the power to maintain healthy weight during menopause! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Day 3 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Deep dive into hot flashes
Hot flashes at your fingertips – plus – your daily Bootcamp challenge! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Day 2 – Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp: Debunking Common Menopause Myths
Take a moment to separate truth from fiction… and contribute to challenging misconceptions surrounding menopause. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Day 1 – Menopause 101: Biology, Symptoms and Management of Menopause
A high pace overview of menopause basics – and – for the first time – a Bootcamp Challenge! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp '23 Trailer
Welcome to Sue’s Menopause Knowledge Bootcamp 2023! The Bootcamp is designed to bring together a comprehensive set of menopause-related topics in a simple, truncated, yet factually accurate manner. The Bootcamp builds on a basic knowledge of menopause to empower women in various stages of their journey with menopause – including those who are yet to […]
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In conversation with a modern-day Queen Mother
Daring to believe we can make menopause an issue of national policy! A view from the parliamentary chamber. Introducing the new voice of menopause in Ghana! Sue unveils the inimitable Honourable Abla Dzifa Gomashie. A fascinating conversation! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Beauty, worth, belonging and the menopause years
Social constructs which value women based on the aesthetic appeal of their bodies and their childbearing function is basis of the stigma surrounding ageing and the menopause transition. Sue welcomes Rukudzo Wazara, a woman of many competencies, to Pause for Menopause Podcast. Together they discuss some ways in which women can develop a healthier mindset […]
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Don't just struggle – make it count!
Find out how a woman in Zimbabwe has embraced the menopause challenge and is now the answer to over 3,000 women across Africa who are also going through menopause. Sue's courageous guest, is Primrose Hove – better known as 'Coach Prim', a seasoned Human Resources practitioner. So the episode also explores how your human resources […]
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'Menopause friendly workplace’ doesn’t have to be an oxymoron
The workplace is often the nexus of manifestations of gender, age, and race discrimination – the very factors which play an important role in the stigma and discrimination associated with menopause. Sue welcomes Deborah Garlick to Pause for Menopause Podcast to discuss efforts being made to make the idea of a ‘menopause-friendly workplace’ a reality. […]
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Menopause really does start in your brain, not your mind!
Sue and Dr Nicole Jaff, North American certified menopause practitioner and researcher from South Africa bring you to the cutting edge of menopause research. The conversation includes the latest evidence on the dreaded 'brain fog' phenomenon and other cognitive disturbances in menopause. Also a fascinating discussion about accurately identifying the stages of menopause! This packed […]
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Spotlight on menopause research in Africa – what, how much and by whom?
A medical practitioner’s cry for more for menopause … more research, more intersectional studies, more resourcing…more! Join Sue and Dr Trudy Smith, physician, researcher and gynaecological oncologist from South Africa to explore the status of research on menopause with a focus on Africa. Also learn about menopause and morbidity, female whales, the special needs of […]
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Miles and Miles for Menopause Advocacy through Media
Helen and Emma spice things up as guests on the Pause for Menopause Podcast! As producer and host of multi-award-winning podcast on menopause, ‘Effin Hormones’ they share the secrets of their success. Together with Sue, discuss the role of media in the construction and deconstruction of the stigma around menopause. Look out for the youngest […]
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Borrowing a leaf out of the HIV/AIDS book
Sue and her highly decorated guest, Professor Sheila Tlou borrow lessons from past efforts to destigmatize HIV/AIDS. Their conversation explores the importance of sources and types of knowledge, representation and highlighting equivalencies in dismantling stigma. Important perspectives shared on the role of young people and intergenerational advocacy. Please follow the social media pages for our […]
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Re-Engineering the Woman, Society and Menopause Triangle
A deep dive into the woman, society and menopause triangle to understand dominant views about women and how these views have created fertile ground for the emergence of the menopause stigma in certain societies. Our guest is Memory Kachambwa, pan African feminist and activist. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya […]
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World, Meet Woman
Menopause should not be allowed to define women. This episode explores the power of woman through the various stages of life, especially in the workplace. Podcast host Sue’s guest for this episode is the epitome of a powerful, relentless woman. Sherree Shereni is a highly accomplished and respected business leader with a solid footprint across […]
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My Gynae, My Lifeline
For many people, a general practitioner is a woman’s first line of defense. This is particularly true for a woman going through the menopause stages. Dr. Helen, an audacious yet compassionate doctor from Ethiopia has a fascinating conversation with Sue, as they together explore menopause from the perspective of a general practitioner from a developing […]
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The ‘Men’ in Menopause
Every man will, at some point in his life come into contact with menopause. Men are fathers, husbands, workmates, employers, and health care providers. In this episode Podcast host, Sue speaks to a man who occupies all these roles to understand men’s experience and contribution to easing the impact of menopause. Sue’s guest is Dr. […]
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Step into My World – A Policy Worker’s Perspective
Investment in issues affecting women and their communities doesn’t just happen – women must demand change they want to see. This episode interrogates decision-making from the perspective of the women’s movement. Podcast host Sue has a rich discussion with Letty Chiwara, a woman and the helm of global policymaking organisations. Together they explore how women […]
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A Visit to the Gynae's Rooms
A significant number of the symptoms and concerns associated with the menopause transition are gynecological. This episode adopts an evidence-based, medical approach to understand these gynecological symptoms; their causes, and approaches to prevention and treatment. Podcast host Sue speaks with Dr. Nelly Bosire, a phenomenal health care professional who uses her experience in Kenya to […]
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The Future is Here
The emerging dialogue on the menopause transition has not successfully engaged young women. This episode aims to trigger a discussion with and among young people who are future candidates for menopause. Podcast host Sue has a wonderful time with 2 amazing guests, Dr. Chido Siame from South Africa and Dr. Tash Fothergill-Misbah from the UK. […]
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Menopause and Your Mental Health
The interface between menopause and psychiatry is a fascinating place. Here we encounter two areas that are not openly discussed. In this episode Podcast host, Sue takes on the double ‘hush hush’ of menopause and mental health to walk through the main conditions, symptoms, and some ideas on how women can thrive in their mental […]
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A Visit to South Asia
Podcast host Sue Mbaya welcomes a guest with a fascinating mix of experiences and perspectives as a women’s rights activist and medical doctor who is, herself, a survivor of early onset menopause. This conversation with Dr. Farhana Ahmad from Bangladesh also unveils how the contemporary South Asian woman experiences and rationalises her experience with menopause […]
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Ready or Not, the Train Is Coming – Part 1
A refreshingly frank exchange of experiences between Podcast Host, Sue Mbaya with women from three different continents who share one thing in common – an experience with menopause: Mavis Musindo, a globe-trotting expatriate; Lynette Searle – a wonder-woman in the flesh; and… a mystery guest, ‘Anonymous’ – who is a highly qualified executive in the […]
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Ready or Not, the Train Is Coming – Part 2
The refreshingly frank exchange of experiences between Podcast Host, Sue Mbaya with her guests continues. Three women from different continents who share one thing in common – an experience with menopause: Mavis Musindo, a globe-trotting expatriate; Lynette Searle – a wonder-woman in the flesh; and… a mystery guest, ‘Anonymous’ – who is a highly qualified […]
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Season 2 Intro
In this season's intro, Pause for Menopause Podcast host, Sue Mbaya, kicks off the season by answering the questions – Why Pause for Menopause Podcast? What inspired it? How has the journey been so far? Sue then goes on to unveil the aspiration of the new season, providing a tantalizing overview of the kind of […]
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Season 1 Wrap Up
Sue takes you through a high pace tour of the high points of Season 1 of the Pause for Menopause podcast. Thank you for pausing for menopause and we will see you in Season 2. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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For Men Only
Every man will, at some point, be in close proximity to a woman going through menopause stages. Sue shares deep personal insights with men to help them gain more understanding, find comfort and inspiration that there is life and vibrancy during and after menopause! Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya […]
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Challenging the "hush hush" around Menopause
Menopause affects half the population directly and the other half indirectly – and yet it remains a largely neglected issue. Find out how societal taboos have contributed to women suffering silently without the support they deserve. This episode will challenge you to think about who needs to do what to change the status quo. […]
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Hormones
A bumper episode on the Who, the What, and the Why of hormones and menopause. It turns out estrogen is not the only culprit! This episode uncovers the sophisticated interplay between an impressive list of hormones. Just when you think you have understood one interplay – you realize that it is reinforced by a different […]
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Menopause and Sexual Health
A no-holds-barred discussion with Auntie Sue as she debunks different types of sexual dysfunction which are usually lumped together. This episode reminds listeners that women don’t have a ‘sale by’ date and confirms that satisfying intimate relationship after menopause can be achieved. Beyond intimacy, this episode also discusses the issues and responses to broader sexual […]
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Sleep Disturbances
Who would have ever thought that sleep was such a complex endeavor? This episode breaks it all down and then unpacks the centrality of sleep disturbances to a surprising number of complications associated with menopause. Essential listening towards improved wellbeing during menopause stages through improved quantity and quality of sleep. Please follow the social […]
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The Menopause Pounds
Weight gain is painfully common during menopause. Where does the weight come from? Why is it so hard to avoid and to lose? What effects does it have? Listen to this intriguing episode for an expose on the little-understood drivers of weight gain and the mix of problems that accompany menopause pounds. Please follow […]
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The Infamous Hot Flush
The hot flush is the symptom most commonly associated with menopause. It is also the symptom that makes an otherwise private condition very public. Put aside what you thought you knew about host flushes and prepare for a deep dive into the complex world of the so-called- hot flushes and how to address them. Please […]
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Why is this happening to me?
Why does menopause happen? How does it happen? To whom does it happen? This episode addresses these ‘big picture’ questions to help you understand what is happening to you, your loved one, or your workmate. Please follow the social media pages for our host Sue Mbaya and for Menopause Solutions Africa
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Welcome to Pause for Menopause
Welcome to the Pause for Menopause Podcast. This podcast here to inform, empower and encourage you by giving you the information you need to get through menopause. In this introductory episode, Sue Mbaya describes the unique approach to the podcast. The audience she is targeting will surprise you! Please follow the social media pages for […]
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Mariel Hemingway Shares How to Age Boldly and Embrace Your Authentic Self
Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com New Episode with Mariel Hemingway! Actress and wellness advocate Mariel Hemingway joins Bridgett and Colleen to discuss authentic living, women’s empowerment, and thriving in midlife. Mariel shares how her programs Rise to Remember and Return of the Queen help women reconnect with their inner strength, overcome feelings of invisibility, and build healthier […]
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Menopause Masterclass: HRT Safety, Patch Absorption, Progesterone Intolerance, and Bone Density
In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver answers your most asked questions about hormone therapy, menopause symptoms, and how to advocate for yourself when your doctor doesn’t have answers. She walks through who actually qualifies for HRT, what the real contraindications are versus conditions that simply require a different delivery method, and how […]
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Ep. 218 – The Thyroid Fix by Dr. Amie Hornaman
In this powerful episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back her friend and colleague, Dr. Amie Hornaman—known globally as “The Thyroid Fixer.” Dr. Amie is a functional medicine expert, host of the top-rated The Thyroid Fixer podcast, and author of the new book The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Reclaiming Your Health. Together, they pull […]
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Healing, Grief & Trusting Yourself: Carly’s Story
In this episode of Take a Breath, I’m joined by my lovely friend Carly for a deeply honest conversation about her journey through breast cancer and everything that came with it. Nearly three years ago, Carly was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised to undergo a mastectomy and radiotherapy. Instead, she chose a very […]
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65 – The truth about food and health with The Happy Pear
What if improving your health could start with what’s on your plate? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dave and Steve Flynn, also known as The Happy Pear, for a refreshing and practical conversation about food, lifestyle and long-term health. Together, they explore how modern diets have changed, why so many of […]
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Do Me and Ira Ever Fight? Your Spiciest Questions Answered
Do you and your partner actually fight? Are you the one who freezes when things get uncomfortable, or are you the one who keeps pushing for an answer? In this Q&A solo episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen sits down with producer Johanna to answer the spiciest questions you have sent in, and she does […]
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Eps 413: Before You Start Peptides, Your Body Needs This First
You’re not getting results from peptides for a reason. In perimenopause, there’s a shift most women feel but can’t quite explain. Your energy becomes unstable, your recovery takes longer, and even what used to “work” starts to feel inconsistent. So when you expect a breakthrough by adding peptides to your regimen, it can feel confusing […]
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How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Forever & Build Unshakeable Confidence
In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to beat self-doubt, stop procrastinating, and communicate with ease and confidence. Joining Mel today is Dr. Shadé Zahrai, a behavioral researcher and confidence expert, to teach you a research-backed, 4-part framework for building unshakeable confidence and eliminating self-doubt. Dr. Zahrai says that self-doubt shows up in many different ways […]
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Sex scenes are liberating! Nafessa Williams on Rivals, racism, and self-belief
Sex scenes involve a lot more padding and tape than you might expect! Rivals actress Nafessa Williams has found being at the centre of one of TV’s sexiest shows both nerve-wracking and incredibly liberating. In this chat with Fearne, Nafessa explores what it means to play the only black woman in a white man’s world […]
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Hack your hydration for better energy and longevity
What if you could supercharge your water to improve gut health, clear brain fog and increase your energy? Liz talks about fascinating new longevity research into structured water – what is it, and how is it better for us? Plus: natural remedies to boost low mood in midlife, tips for improving bone health, whether broken […]
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Endometriosis, Fibroids & HRT: What You Need To Know
Win a year's worth of Menopause Care appointments by entering our giveaway here: https://bit.ly/4t3ELhb Can you take HRT if you have endometriosis, adenomyosis or fibroids? In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by Menopause Care doctor Dr Eloise Elphinstone to talk through the conditions that can make menopause treatment feel more complicated – […]
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What Actually Works in Menopause for Fat Loss Becky: Client Case Study Part 1-Doing Everything Right But Still Stuck
Why does fat loss in menopause feel so hard… even when you’re doing everything right? If you’ve been stuck eating 1,200 calories, doing more cardio, and still not seeing results, this episode will show you exactly why. This is Part 1 of a real client case study, where I take you inside an actual coaching […]
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Mast Cells, Histamine, and Perimenopause Explained: MCAS, Anxiety, Estrogen
In this bonus episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver is joined by Dr. Zachary Rubin, double board certified allergist and immunologist and New York Times bestselling author of All About Allergies, to dig into the connection between histamine, mast cells, and women’s hormonal health. Dr. Rubin breaks down what mast cells are, how histamine works across […]
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4 easy ways to eat more fibre, with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Sluggish digestion? Energy crash at 3pm? Struggling to lose weight? There could be a surprisingly simple solution. Celebrity chef and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall tells Liz how supporting our gut with more fibre could be one of the most impactful changes we make to our health. They discuss how over 90% of the population are not […]
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The ADHD Psychiatrist: How to Get Your Focus Back After 40
Dr. Tracey Marks is a board-certified psychiatrist. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to talk about ADHD in women: why it can go undiagnosed for so long, how to know if you have it, and what you can actually do about it. If you’ve ever felt frozen by […]
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Eps 412: A New Way to Think About Food and Health with Dr. Robert Kiltz
Everything you’ve been told about food and hormones is being questioned in this conversation. In this episode, I exchanged thoughts with Dr. Robert Kiltz, a fertility specialist who brings a very different perspective around women’s health. We talk about why so many symptoms in perimenopause and menopause get brushed off as “normal,” and why that […]
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64 – Estrogen: separating fear from fact
Why are so many women still being told estrogen is dangerous? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by oncologist and author of Estrogen Matters, Dr Avrum Bluming, to explore how fear around hormones took hold and why it persisted for so long. They also revisit the evidence behind the Women’s Health Initiative and […]
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The Reality of Adult Friendship: Here’s Why You’re Lonely & How to Make Real Friends as an Adult
If you’ve ever felt like making friends as an adult feels impossible, or you’ve looked around and thought, “Where did all my friends go?” – you are not alone. Or maybe you have friends, and you want deeper connections, but you don’t know how to create it without forcing it. Friendship is hard right now. […]
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Play therapy rewires the brain! Facing childhood traumas, with The King’s Trust
Everyone deserves the chance at a fulfilling life. Shauna Tiffany grew up in foster care, feeling ashamed of and responsible for her parents’ choices. Creative play therapy helped her work through her childhood trauma, and now – with the support of The King’s Trust – she’s built her own business doing the same thing for […]
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Thursday Thoughts – Small Steps When Noone's Watching
On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the small, unglamorous steps that we take when nobody’s watching, that ultimately get us to where we want to go. For example, I talks about the tiny, seemingly insignificant physio exercises I'm doing every day to help heal from my knee operation – it […]
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Acupuncture & the Menopause with Lily Lai, PhD, Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner. S7. Ep 13.
Have you ever considered acupuncture to help support you through — and beyond — the menopause? It’s a fascinating option for women at this stage of life, focusing on restoring balance across the body’s different systems — something many of us need during times of hormonal change. This month’s guest is acupuncturist and Chinese medicine […]
Pause for Menopause
Welcome to the Pause for Menopause Podcast. Menopause has far-reaching emotional, physiological, psychological, and sociological consequences for every woman of a certain age group and those close to her. In response, Pause for Menopause is here to inform, empower, and encourage women of all ages – and men – not just to prepare for, understand, […]