Episode 64 – Meg Mathews

Fit n’ Chips Chats

August 23, 2019 ∙ 50 mins
Episode 62

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An icon of the nineties Brit Pop scene, Meg Mathews is a former music industry PR, events planner and designer turned entrepreneur and advocate for the menopause. In 2016. Meg turned fifty and began to experience the first symptoms of menopause. She was shocked at the lack of support and understanding shown to women during this time in their lives and made it her mission to break the stigma around the menopause. For the past few years, Meg has continued her mission on female empowerment and supporting women through the menopause. Her overall goal is to educate the general public more about the menopause as it is a greatly underrepresented subject and is not talked about enough in the media. www.megsmenopause.com Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

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Fit n’ Chips Chats

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62

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August 23, 2019

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50 mins
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  • Thursday Thoughts – Finding The Joy In Life

    On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how important it is to find the joy in life, rather than being constantly weighed down by all of the ‘shoulds’. The truth is that life is short, and we sometimes forget to enjoy the ride. Instead of taking it all so seriously, let’s remember that […]

  • PMOS Explained: How to Read the Patterns (and What You Have Missed)

    The Menopause Mastery Show | PMOS Explained: How to Read the Patterns (and What You Have Missed) | Episode 286 Solocast with Dr. Betty Murray 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show!  Could you have been living with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) for decades without knowing it?  In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty […]

  • 213 | Think all belly fat is the same? Think again.

    If you’ve been frustrated by the changes happening around your middle after 40, this episode may completely change the way you think about your health. The truth is, not all belly fat is created equal. While the fat you can pinch under your skin may bother you, there’s another type—visceral belly fat—that surrounds your organs […]

  • Welcome to Season 6 of EnRitched Menopause

    Wondering what's next for EnRitched Menopause? Whether you've been listening from the beginning or are joining us for the first time, we're so glad you're here. In this special season opener, Dr. Jessica Ritch celebrates four years of the podcast, shares the exciting news behind the launch of EnRitched Gynecology, and offers a preview of […]

  • Frozen Shoulder, Cranky Tendons, and the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Tara Findlay, RMT (Episode 281)

    Registered massage therapist and athlete Tara Findlay nearly lost her life to fibroids, was thrown into chemical menopause, developed a “cranky” shoulder that threatened her career, and watched a long-quiet autoimmune condition roar back to life. This week, she shares how hormones, inflammation, and tissue capacity collide in midlife—and how massage, eccentric loading, “movement snacks,” […]

  • Margaret Cho on Menopause, Comedy & Finding Yourself (Replay)

    Comedy legend Margaret Cho joins us for a refreshingly honest and often hilarious conversation about her standup tour, Choligarchy and she shares why she believes laughter is one of the most powerful tools for speaking truth to power. We also dive into one of the most surprising topics of the episode: menopause. Margaret opens up […]

  • Is It ADHD or Perimenopause? | Coach Debbie White on why symptoms surface at midlife

    Is it perimenopause, or ADHD that’s been there all along? Executive function coach Debbie White — diagnosed with ADHD at midlife herself — joins Stacy London to explain why the two look so similar and how to tell them apart. Debbie’s core insight: perimenopause doesn’t cause ADHD, it reveals it. ADHD is a lifelong neurobiological […]

  • Episode 225 – Supplements And Cancer: Are We Missing Out?

    Whether it’s joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, hot flushes or anxiety, it can feel frustrating when symptoms linger long after treatment ends. For many people, supplements seem like a logical place to look for menopause support, but with endless products, conflicting advice and cupboards full of half-used bottles, how do you know what’s […]

  • Why The Fitness Industry Has Failed Women In Midlife — And What Actually Works

    This episode is sponsored by Fatty15 and AirDoctor. Fatty15 – Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness – especially as you age. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/FLIPPING50 and using code FLIPPING50 at checkout. […]

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    Endometriosis and Fibroids Don't Stop at Menopause with Dr. Karen Tang

    In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Karen Tang, a board certified gynecologist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, and author of It’s Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health But Were Never Told. This is part one of a two part conversation. Together they take […]

  • Ep. 226: Mental Health and Iron, what's the connection with Dr. Fiona Lovely

    In this rerelease of a need-to-know solo episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked yet critical pieces of the women’s health puzzle: the connection between low iron and mental health. Many women navigating perimenopause and menopause are walking around with iron deficiency or other forms of anemia, completely […]

  • Ep 535: Dr. Deb Butler on Health Solutions With Shawn & Janet Needham

    If you’ve spent years trying to lose weight in menopause but still find yourself eating when you’re not physically hungry, this episode is for you. I’ve learned that lasting weight loss isn’t about finding the perfect diet. It’s about rebuilding the connection between your brain and your body. In this conversation with Shawn and Janet […]

  • Becoming More Yourself at Midlife, Not Someone New with Jen O'Brien

    Have you ever stopped and wondered, Who am I now? Midlife has a way of prompting those questions. As our lives, priorities and responsibilities change, many of us begin to realise that the identities we've carried for years no longer feel like the right fit. In this week's episode of Take a Breath, I'm joined […]

  • 81 – The hormone confusion that’s affecting millions of women

    What’s the difference between natural and synthetic hormone treatments, and why does it matter? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by pharmacist and hormone expert Sara Hover, who has spent more than 30 years helping women understand hormone health. Together, they explore one of the most misunderstood topics in medicine: why natural, bioidentical […]

  • I Couldn't Lose Weight in Menopause Until I Changed This One Thing

    If you're doing all the "right" things trying to lose weight in menopause—eating 1,200 calories, working out every day, cutting carbs, skipping breakfast—and the scale still won't move, this episode is for you. I know exactly how frustrating that feels because I lived it. At 49, I was doing two-a-day workouts, teaching multiple spin classes […]

  • 223: Menopause Explained so Even a Husband can Understand

    (00:00:00) 223: Menopause Explained so Even a Husband can Understand (00:00:12) Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:00:43) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:03) Explaining Menopause in Simple Terms (00:03:39) The Pituitary-Hormone Axis: A Toilet Analogy (00:07:12) Menopause as a Hormone “Dumpster Fire” (00:08:22) Break Announcement (00:08:35) Four Hormone-Chaos Events in Life (00:13:22) Break […]

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    Belly Fat 101: The 5 Simple Habits That Changed Everything

    If you’ve been struggling with menopause belly fat or perimenopause weight gain, despite eating well and exercising, you’re not alone. Hormone changes affect your metabolism, muscle mass, stress hormones, and even your gut health, making it much harder to lose weight the way you used to. The good news is there are science-backed ways to […]

  • How to Master Any Conversation, Communicate With Confidence, and Deal With Difficult People

    What if you could walk into any room and become the person everyone remembers?   Someone who can communicate with  confidence, command respect, and create lasting connections?  Today, Mel sits down with Oz Pearlman, a world-renowned mentalist who has spent decades mastering the skills that make people more trustworthy, respected, and likeable.  On stage, Oz creates […]

  • Are you ditching your values to fit in? Todd Rose on avoiding peer pressure

    Smoking and going to that cool gig… think you left caving to peer pressure behind at high school? Scientist and social entrepreneur Todd Rose says we’re still desperately doing our best to fit in, whether we realise it or not! In this chat with Fearne, Todd explains that it feels important to hold the ‘correct’ […]

  • 7 ways to soften lines without injectables

    If the lines around your mouth and chin area have got deeper in midlife, it may have given your self-confidence a bit of a knock. Liz explains how these so-called ‘marionette lines’ often become more noticeable in our 40s and 50s, and shares ways to support firmer, healthier skin without resorting to invasive treatments. Plus: […]

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    Introducing Family Lore

    Family Lore is a weekly narrative podcast that celebrates and investigates ancestral mystique. Each episode begins with a guest sharing a fascinating family legend, followed by a historical deep-dive to uncover the truth and meaning behind the tale. Available now: link.pscrb.fm/f0281/FLFD To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more […]

  • 216 Why Perimenopause Might Be the Perfect Time to Try Psilocybin

    🔥 The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy is here — my guide mapping 12 different approaches to hormone therapy, built from 250+ practitioner interviews and six years of research. $47 until July 15th, then $97. 👉 The Hot Truth Eve Simonsen is a certified psilocybin facilitator and microdosing guide based in the US. We get […]

  • 212 | Why You Know How to Lose Weight but Still Can't Stay Consistent

    If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do… I just can’t seem to stay consistent,” this episode is for you. So many women believe their struggle to lose weight is about finding the perfect meal plan. But what if the real battle isn’t in the kitchen—it’s in your mind? In this episode, I’m sharing […]

  • 3 Workout Studies Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Know

    This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group – Flipping50 Insiders Instagram – @Flipping50TV […]

  • Episode 34: DEMANDING HORMONAL ACCESS & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE FOR ALL WITH Moji Alawode-El & Lizz Winstead

    ⚡️On this weeks pod we laugh-cry and deep dive into plotting a misandrist uprising with Moji Alawode-El & Lizz Winstead the founders of Abortion Access Front & Co-Hosts of Feminist Buzzkills Podcast! ⚡️ Two of our absolute favorite voices on the frontlines fighting for our rights, Moji & Lizz join Alicia to share their brilliant activist […]

  • Ep #199: Gut Health, Insulin & Hormones with Dr. Cassie Smith, MD

    If you're doing everything "right" and your body still feels like it's falling apart in perimenopause, this one is for you. Andrea sits down with Dr. Cassie Smith, a dual-board-certified endocrinologist who grew tired of watching women get normal lab results and zero answers. She wrote the book "Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones" because […]

  • 6 foods to prioritise on weight loss jabs – with Dr Federica Amati

    While GLP-1 weight loss medications can be transformative for people living with obesity or type 2 diabetes, eating less means every bite needs to work harder. Medical scientist and nutritionist Dr Federica Amati joins Liz to explain why these medications make good nutrition more important than ever. They discuss how weight-loss jabs affect appetite and […]

Fit n’ Chips Chats

Welcome to Fit n’ Chips Chats with me, your host Amanda Thebe A weekly show that delves deep and dirty into topics that directly impact women over 40, from peri to post menopause. Amanda Thebe is a force of nature for women who are struggling with menopause symptoms and want to start feeling healthy + […]

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