Manjit Rai-Taylor MCIPD O.A.Dip. NLP., is founder of "Buddhi - Mindfulness, Heartfulness & Kindfulness" which supports everyone's emotional, mental health & physical wellbeing. We sat down to chat about living life in times of COVID19, the power of positivity and dealing with menopause in lockdown.
Find and connect with Manjit, बुद्धि ਬੌਧੀ (The People's Buddhi) via the following:
Heather Jackson is one half of GEN-M, the one-stop, online resource for all-things-menopause. Helen caught up with Heather to hear all about GEN-M’s 2020 ‘Invisibility Report’ whitepaper, as well as the ‘48 for 48‘ campaign which launches in September 2021. Heather describes herself as a serial entrepreneur with a passion for social movement, and believes that […]
Helen sat down for a conversation with Catherine Hale about how mid-life for women can be such a turbulent time when both our hormonal and our nervous systems potentially reach states of maximum dysregulation. Catherine shares her thoughts on how to redress the imbalance as well as discussing her recent experiences of starting HRT, and […]
We sat down for a chat with Phillipa Butler, Chartered Physiotherapist and founder of Precizion Ltd – an innovative wellness platform. Phillipa is a powerhouse of information and energy and has a wealth of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions; disorders affecting bones, joints and muscles. Phillipa is a certified Pilates teacher and 200 hours qualified Hatha […]
Manjit Rai-Taylor MCIPD O.A.Dip. NLP., is founder of “Buddhi – Mindfulness, Heartfulness & Kindfulness” which supports everyone’s emotional, mental health & physical wellbeing. We sat down to chat about living life in times of COVID19, the power of positivity and dealing with menopause in lockdown. Find and connect with Manjit, बुद्धि ਬੌਧੀ (The People’s Buddhi) via the following: […]
Hayley Cockman went through the menopause at the age of 14. Now aged 39, Hayley has recently become a passionate advocate for early menopause and is determined to help others avoid some of the challenges she faced. We chatted to Hayley about what helps her navigate post-menopausal life, as well as her decision to embark […]
We sat down for a chat with the splendiferous Lizzie Bean to discuss beanhood, creativity, and how to wrap our lives up in a bit of hilarity. Lizzie helps everyone to see the colours of their soul and acknowledge the fact that they are enough. You can find Lizzie at www.backtobean.co.uk and connect with Bean […]
Gardener and Menopause Café Aylesbury host, Julie Salmon chatted to Helen recently about how menopause had impacted her emotional health. TW: contains references to suicide.
Radha Paudel is a qualified nurse, writer, advocate and activist. Radha was born and grew up in Nepal, where she now leads the Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation. Radha is also the director and founder of The Radha Paudel Foundation which has as its central aims, the promotion of emancipation for girls and women […]
Katrina Clark is a sexological bodyworker and somatic sex educator. Her aim is to educate and promote greater sexual awareness and connection to our erotic lives with a client-led approach. A registered Reiki Master, Katrina lives in Scotland with her husband and 2 children, and is an advocate for positive menopause. Katrina talks about living […]
Lesley is founder of ‘Over The Bloody Moon’, which she describes as a community and organisation with a social purpose. ‘Over The Bloody Moon’ runs workshops and courses designed to inform, equip, and empower women all through peri-menopause. Find Lesley at: www.overthebloodymoon.com as well as IG: @overthebloodymoon and Facebook: @overthebloodymoon Email Lesley at: hello@overthebloodymoon.com
Jane Weinmann uses photography as a way to visually represent the hidden feelings & emotions associated with life events, especially those that affect women. We spoke to Jane about her experience of menopause, and her studies as a mature student at the open College of Arts. You can find Jane at: https://www.climacteric.ch and www.janeweinmann.com
Vicky set up the Endometriosis UK Dundee Support Group after her own diagnosis with the condition in 2017. The group provides a safe and supportive environment for those with suspected or diagnosed endometriosis to share their experiences with the condition. Vicky has recently started a post in the voluntary sector and is part of the […]
Sarah Norquoy is an author and wild-swimmer extraordinaire who rediscovered herself at the age of 49. Sarah’s recently published book ‘Sea salt on my skin’ is a startlingly honest, authentic, as well as humorous look at a year of swimming in Orkney seas – from which she discovered that healing does indeed come in waves. […]
Rachel Gotto works as a clinical hypnotherapist, and corporate speaker. She’s an author with a vast array of lived experience. Rachel has dealt with and overcome many personal challenges in her life, including surgery for a previously deemed inoperable brain tumour, which subsequently left her paralysed down one side of her body. Rachel is a […]
Heidi Dodson is an accredited Life Coach, Counsellor, Relationship Therapist specialising in NLP and CBT, as well as a Fitness Instructor. Heidi is a passionate advocate for the life-enhancing powers of connection, conversation and laughter. You can find Heidi at: www.heididodson.com
Sam Bunch is a writer, researcher, TEDx speaker, and interviewer. Sam can often be found in her shed listening to people tell their stories. Her first book ‘Collecting Conversations’ sold out, and her second book ‘Menopause – A Hot Topic’ followed on its heels. You can find Sam at www.collectingconversations.com
Elizabeth Bandeen is a massage therapist based in Glasgow. A self-confessed skin-care addict and lover of striped tops, Elizabeth shares her experience of menopause, and why a little self-care goes a long way. Find Elizabeth at: www.elizabethbandeen.co.uk
Sue Berry is a retired primary school teacher who recently completed her Masters degree looking at how menopause affects teachers. Sue is also a veteran host of Menopause Cafe events in Kent, and a valuable contributor to our virtual Menopause Cafe events.
Dr Melanie Santorini is an author, former banker, Oxford academic, as well as retreat host and facilitator. Melanie was one of the first tranche of women to be ordained into the Church of England. We spoke to Melanie about her passion for helping women find their voice, Riding the Dragon women circle events, and her love of the beautiful Scottish […]
Laura Shuckburgh is a midlife coach specialising in helping men and women get the best out of their lives, and helping them to map out a way of living and thriving through midlife. We spoke to Laura about the invisible symptoms of menopause, exercise, and the importance of involving men in conversations about menopause. You […]
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 […]
If you have ever lost a friend and felt like you weren’t allowed to grieve it, this episode is for you. In this deeply personal solo episode, Tamsen opens up about one of the most painful experiences women carry quietly: the friendship breakup. Whether it ended with a blowup, a slow fade, or a silence […]
If sleep hygiene and all the “sleep tips” aren’t working for you… this is why. This is the final episode in our sleep miniseries, and I really wanted to bring everything together in a way that actually makes sense for your body. Because so many women are stuck thinking they just need more discipline, a […]
This episode is a MUST listen. Mel calls it one of the most important conversations she has ever had on The Mel Robbins Podcast. Most women don’t know this, and this information could save the life of a woman you love. If you are thinking you’re “fine,” while quietly suffering through symptoms that are treatable, […]
How do you cope when you’re going through a really rough time? Broadcaster Ruth Langsford has needed a balance of big cries, therapy, and just choosing to dust herself off and get to work. In this chat with Fearne, Ruth talks through the ways counselling and female friendships are moving her through the grief of […]
After nearly 40 years researching health, beauty and wellness, Liz has learned that looking well and looking young are two very different things – and that the most powerful beauty advice she ever received had nothing to do with what you put on your skin. Plus: why period pains can get worse in midlife, […]
Can weight loss injections help with menopause weight gain?In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by menopause specialist Dr Kari Nightingale to unpack one of the biggest topics in women’s health right now: GLP-1 weight loss medications. They discuss why weight can become so much harder to manage in perimenopause and menopause, how […]
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