It's been a tough week for me and I should have had this podcast recorded on Wednesday but I didn't. It dawned on me that it's OK to fail now and again. Heck, now and again would be nice! :) Anyway, this is Part 4 of our hydration focus and next week I want to share my experience with stresses at work in the hope that it will help others navigate their way.
This week, we continue looking at stress and how we can manage our menopause journey, to reduce stress levels.
Stress levels during menopause can very easily hit the roof. We can find ourselves not knowing what to do next and which way to turn. One of the biggest problems when it comes to our health during menopause is losing sight of our boundaries. The problem with that is this – when we lose sight […]
It’s been a tough week for me and I should have had this podcast recorded on Wednesday but I didn’t. It dawned on me that it’s OK to fail now and again. Heck, now and again would be nice! 🙂 Anyway, this is Part 4 of our hydration focus and next week I want to […]
Learn how to hydrate better with fresh fruit and veges. In today’s podcast we take a look at the benefits of hydrating through food. You will find the hydration diary in the Better Menopause Club. Not only do we get lots of water out of fruit and veges but we also get fibre with loads […]
This week we take a look at using a Hydration Diary to identify current hydrating habits. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt in menopause it is this – if you don’t manage your own menopause and health, someone else will. By taking some small steps to create healthier habits, we can avoid many of the […]
Hydration is very important during menopause. It amazes me that many of the symptoms attributed to menopause are also the same symptoms attributed to dehydration. Symptoms like headache, this can cause major issues when experiencing a migraine. Hydration is the first step to avoiding migraine. Other symptoms include feeling dizzy, that sensation when the room […]
When it comes to symptoms in menopause, depression and negative thoughts are right up there at the top. Having that dark cloud hanging over your life is very tough to handle. Learning how to manage our menopause is the key and today we look at how the word of God (King James bible) is used […]
Today in Tess Talk we take a look at Better Menopause Club and why it’s the ideal place to be to achieve a balanced life. A great place to visit to learn helpful information, with an emphasis on addressing aspects of our lives. Free subscription too.
This year is already proving to be full of trials. I share in this episode of Tess Talk how we can manage the fear and anxiety, which can be amplified in menopause. Scripture readings 1 John 4:4 Mark 11:24 and Romans 10:17.
Menopause can be a lonely walk and we need support from family and friends along the way. There’s always someone worse off and someone better off than us. It can be hard to adjust to the changes in our lives during menopause and keeping communication open between partners and family is important. www.bettermenopauseclub.com
Christmas can be stressful, especially if we try to do everything ourselves. Letting family and friends help with activities can help. It builds a bond that we all need.
Liz reflects on the conversations that have stayed with her throughout 2025 – and shares her own thoughts on the topics that hit a nerve with listeners. She revisits why we’ve been getting SPF advice wrong, the nuanced truth about cholesterol that goes beyond ‘good’ and ‘bad’, and why your gums might be more important to […]
If you’ve been told your bloodwork is “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, anxious, or stuck in your weight… this episode will be a game changer. In Episode 374 of The Period Whisperer Podcast, we break down the exact blood chemistry markers women in perimenopause should request, why they matter, and what they […]
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about one of my favourite topics…enthusiasm! Enthusiasm is one of the highest vibration emotions there is; and if we’re not feeling enthusiastic about anything in our life, that’s a sign that something needs to change. But just like joy and gratitude, enthusiasm is something that we […]
Menopause doesn’t just change your body. It changes how you think, how you feel, and how you see yourself. For so many women, that shift shows up as brain fog, exhaustion, lost motivation, or a quiet fear that something is “wrong,” even when nothing is. In this episode, Tamsen is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz, […]
At this time of year, we could think of no better guest to join us than Marlo Thomas. Marlo is an actress, producer, author and perhaps, she is best know as the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Founded in 1962 by her Dad, Danny Thomas, St. Jude continues to be on […]
Kerst is het feest van samenzijn, zeggen we. Van warmte, gezelligheid en familie. Maar als je gezin ooit is uiteengevallen – door scheiding, sterfte, conflict of verbroken banden – wordt juist in deze dagen pijnlijk zichtbaar wat er nĂĂ©t meer is. In deze kerstaflevering praat Suzanne Rethans met Eva Tjooitink, eigenaar van Mindgrow Coaching & […]
This Christmas Eve, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual expert interview, today I’m bringing you some of our Menopause and Cancer team — the powerhouses of women behind the clinic, workshops, research, retreats, fundraising, and support you receive throughout the year. It’s a warm, honest, hopeful conversation about what it really […]
What happens when a news anchor loses her words on live television and discovers it’s not stress, but menopause? Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal joins Dr. Mary Claire Haver to share why she walked away from her dream job in pursuit of changing the conversation around women’s health, the powerful story behind her New York […]
I’m sharing my favorite Pema Chodron parable and the truth about why faith and worry are the same thing—but only one gets you what you want. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/507 Â
Let’s talk about the patterns we know aren’t helping… but keep falling back into anyway. People-pleasing. Perfectionism. Overfunctioning. Ever wondered why you keep doing the things you don’t want to do? This week, I’m joined by the incredible Kati Morton — licensed therapist, bestselling author, and one of the very first mental health professionals to […]
For years, women in their 50s have been told that losing one pound a week is the “smart” and “sustainable” way to lose weight. I believed that too until I started seeing what actually happens in real life. I explain why slow fat loss often kills momentum, how easy it is to unintentionally erase a […]
If you’ve been struggling with low energy, poor sleep, anxiety, brain fog, weight resistance, or feeling exhausted for no reason, this episode is about to blow your mind. In today’s episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, we’re unpacking the HTMA Test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) — one of the most underutilized but powerful tools for […]
Creatine, collagen, vitamins, greens powders and magnesium – can you really mix them all together, or are you doing more harm than good? Liz tackles your most pressing wellbeing concerns, from supplement stacking to winter SPF myths, essential midlife health scans and HPV. In this episode: Can you mix supplements together? Red light therapy for […]
Does Christmas feel overwhelming instead of joyful during menopause? In this festive solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter talks honestly about why Christmas can feel especially hard during perimenopause and menopause. We're breaking down how you can protect your energy, mood, and wellbeing during the most pressured time of year. From navigating family dynamics and emotional […]
Tess Talk is about sharing natural ways to successfully manage menopause. Covering a variety of topics from diet and weight management to relationships and spiritual strength. Encouraging and positive messages for women.
