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.
If you’ve been through a heartbreak, a divorce, or a relationship that just quietly fell apart and you’re trying to figure out what comes next, this episode is for you. In this candid solo Q&A, Tamsen answers the dating questions women in midlife are actually asking but rarely say out loud. Whether you’re freshly out […]
Why does your progress suddenly go backwards in midlife… even when you’re doing everything right? If you’ve ever felt like things were finally working; your sleep, your energy, your routines and then suddenly it all slides backwards, you’re not alone. I’m unpacking why setbacks happen in this phase of life, especially during perimenopause, and why […]
If you’ve ever wondered whether your bloating is normal, what your poop is supposed to look like, or why your stomach seems to have a mind of its own… you are definitely not the only one. This conversation is hilarious, science-backed, and packed with the answers to questions we all have but rarely ask. By […]
It’s an age-old question: can women have both brains and beauty? (Spoiler: obviously yes!) Broadcaster Carol Vorderman says the more people comment on her body… the more thigh high boots and tight skirts she’ll wear! In this chat with Fearne, Carol charts her early life, from her family running away with the circus, to living […]
Have you ever wondered how LED face masks actually work to rejuvenate your skin? Liz shares her thoughts on light therapy and explains how to match your colour to your skin concern. Plus: why smear tests can be more painful after menopause, the difference between sachet and pill vitamins and how Liz organises her wellbeing routine. In this episode: • Why smear tests can be more painful after menopause (and […]
How do you know if your HRT dose is right? In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter explains how to tell whether your HRT is actually working – and why finding the right dose is rarely as simple as 'more or less'. Naomi breaks down the biggest signs that your Hormone Replacement Therapy may need […]
If you’re tracking your food but unsure whether to log your protein cooked or raw, this episode is for you. This is a quick, practical breakdown of how I log protein and why it matters, especially if you’re working toward fat loss in menopause. When protein cooks, it loses water and typically shrinks by about […]
Most of us know alcohol isn’t ideal for our health. But the specific ways it affects the brain, gut, hormones and our sleep, and why those effects become more pronounced as we age, are less well understood. Leading psychiatrist and neuropsychopharmacologist Prof David Nutt joins Liz to explain exactly what happens in the body from the […]
Arthur C. Brooks is a happiness expert, Harvard University professor, and best-selling author. You live a good life, but you still feel unhappy. You put yourself out there, but every relationship seems to fail. You have your dream job, but something feels off. What is going on? In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Arthur […]
No one tells you that the real shift in midlife isn’t just physical… It’s personal. In this conversation, we’re unpacking something that doesn’t get talked about enough, how so many of us have been taught to override our needs, push through, and take care of everyone else… until our body finally says “I can’t keep […]
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by mental health nurses Jayne and Diane to discuss the often overlooked role of hormones in women’s mental health. Drawing on their experience working in mental health services, they share how hormonal changes are rarely considered when women present with symptoms such as anxiety, depression or mood […]
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And even the changes you choose can bring uncertainty, questions, and moments where you wonder what’s next. Today’s episode will show you how to move forward and find something better on the other side. In it, Mel sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist, expert on […]
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And even the changes you choose can bring uncertainty, questions, and moments where you wonder what’s next. Today’s episode will show you how to move forward and find something better on the other side. In it, Mel sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist, expert on […]
What’s been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s here with more chat about what’s putting her and the Happy Place team in a good mood, and what’s feeling a bit rubbish …and Fearne has really really been feeling rubbish this week… This […]
Preventing Dementia: Estrogen? Testosterone? Prevogen™?On November 10, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Marty Markary, along with the head of the FDA, RFK Jr, announced that hormone therapy would “reduce Alzheimer’s by 35%.” Where does that statistic come from? And should all women take hormone therapy to stave off dementia later in life? In […]
JoBeth Williams returns to HFCT! We are thrilled to continue our conversation with actress and producer JoBeth Williams. JoBeth is busier than ever with the movie, Not Without Hope, and producing the recent Actor Awards. She also shares more great stories from her past movies including Kramer vs. Kramer. Her most exciting new position is […]
In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver continues her conversation with Dr. Lisa Mosconi, neuroscientist and associate professor of neuroscience in neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Mosconi directs the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program, including the NIH-funded Women’s Brain Initiative and the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic, and was recently […]
In this eagerly anticipated return to the podcast, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back skincare innovator, Debbi Barber, to share her experience treating our menopausal skin and give us her best tips to looking great, no matter your age. Their last conversation became one of the top three most downloaded episodes of last year, and this […]
In this episode, I’m taking you into the third step of regulating your nervous system — and this is where things really begin to shift. We’ve already explored awareness and regulation, but if you’ve ever felt like you’re still getting pulled into stress again and again… this is the missing piece. Today, I’m talking about […]
In this episode, I’m taking you into the third step of regulating your nervous system — and this is where things really begin to shift. We’ve already explored awareness and regulation, but if you’ve ever felt like you’re still getting pulled into stress again and again… this is the missing piece. Today, I’m talking about […]
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by consultant psychiatrist Dr Gareth Jarvis to explore the important, and often overlooked, connection between hormones and mental health. Louise and Gareth discuss how hormonal changes can often contribute to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance and severe mental illnesses. They also explore why psychiatrists are rarely trained to consider hormones […]
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.
