Meera's Menopause Podcast-Menopause Mythbusters: Debunking the Big Myth with Dr Vikram Talaulikar

Meera's Menopause Podcast

August 19, 2024 ∙ 23 mins

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Meera's Menopause Podcast

Menopause Mythbusters: Debunking the Big Myth with Dr Vikram Talaulikar

Series Two

In this episode Meera is joined by Dr. Vikram Talaulikar, a menopause specialist and associate professor at University College London.

With years of experience in reproductive medicine, Dr. Vikram is here to clear up some of the biggest concerns and misconceptions about HRT.

He’ll help you understand how to decide if it’s the right choice for you, how to recognise the signs of early menopause, and how your ethnicity can influence your menopause experience.

Tune in for a friendly and informative chat that’s all about empowering you through your menopause journey!

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Meera's Menopause Podcast

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August 19, 2024

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THE MENOPAUSE BRAIN | DR SABINA BRENNAN & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by Dr Sabina Brennan, a psychologist, neuroscientist, and best-selling author, to explore menopausal brain fog and our brain health. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs Find Shehnaaz: http://superbrain.ie Instagram: @sabinabrennan
COPING WITH MENOPAUSE | SHEHNAAZ LATIF & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by Shehnaaz Latif, a multipassion entrepreneur and mum embracing change as she approaches her menopause. Shehnaaz shares her own challenges and journey with Menopause, and discusses her experience with our Don’t Pause For Menopause Programme. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs Find Shehnaaz: https://www.mywellnesszone.org Instagram: @mywellnesszone_shehnaaz
THE LINK BETWEEN GUT HEALTH AND HORMONES | KAL RATCLIFFE & MEERA BHOGAL

Kal Ratcliffe explores gut health and the link between our gut health and hormone levels. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs Find Kal: https://www.kalratcliffe.com Instagram: @kalratcliffenutrition
NATURAL MENOPAUSE RELIEF | WITH MELINDA MCDOUGALL & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by Melinda Mcdougall, a Registered Medical Herbalist, to discuss the natural remedies of Menopause. Melinda shares her top herbs for menopause relief, and stress & anxiety. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs Find Melinda: https://www.instagram.com/melinda_mcdougall_herbalist/ Instagram: @Melinda_mcdougall_herbalist
KEEPING YOUR MENOPAUSE TEETH HEALTHY | DR SHABNAM ZAI & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by Dr Shabnam Zai, an Aesthetic Dental Surgeon and Owner of West House Dental, to explore how menopause can affect your dental health, what symptoms you should be looking out for, and how to keep your teeth healthy. ——— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs Find Shabnam: https://shabnamzai.com Instagram: @Drshabnamzai
YOGA FOR MENOPAUSE | ANN DE JONGH & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by Ann de Jongh, a Yoga based health and fitness coach. Ann is also an expert on our Don’t Pause For Menopause Programme. Ann shares the life changing benefits of yoga, especially for those who are experiencing tough menopausal symptoms. “I believe that life is for living, and that we need to […]
MY HUSBAND DOESN'T UNDERSTAND MENOPAUSE | HARRY BHOGAL & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by husband Harry Bhogal, to share advice on how to be the best supporters of the women around you during the challenges of Menopause. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs
LESSONS THROUGHOUT MY MENOPAUSE JOURNEY | MEERA BHOGAL

Meera shares the lessons learnt along the challenging Menopause ride. Important lessons that helped to stay focused and reassured through every obstacle. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs
SKINCARE & CHEMOTHERAPY: HOW TO RELIEVE SENSITIVITY | JENNIFER YOUNG & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by Jennifer Young, founder of Beauty Despite Cancer, a specialist skincare brand for those living with and beyond cancer. Jennifer answers what happens to skin during chemotherapy, what products/solutions cancer patients should use on their skin, and what they should avoid. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs Jennifer Young: www.beautydespitecancer.com
OUR DNA CAN TELL US THIS?! | JULIANA ALEXANDER & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by Juliana, a nutritional therapist, specialising in nutrigenomics, brain health, weight loss, weight management, gut health and women’s health. This episode, Meera and Juliana cover the fundamentals of DNA – what can our DNA tell us, and how can we use it to our advantage? —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs
STRUGGLING WITH YOUR SUGAR INTAKE? | MEERA BHOGAL

Meera shares what sugar can do to our bodies if we over indulge on the sweet treats. You’ll also learn about the types of sugars you can find in foods, and tips on how to moderate or reduce your intake. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs
MANAGING SLEEP: FOR NEW MUMS | HARPREET POTTAY & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by Harpreet, founder of Sleep Catcher. They discuss why new mums struggle with sleep and how they can improve their sleep routine for themselves. Harpreet also shares how we can train babies to sleep better. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs
HORMONAL CHANGES DURING THE MENOPAUSE TRANSITION | MEERA BHOGAL

Meera discusses everything you need to know about the change in hormones during menopause. What happens to our hormones? What impact does this have on us? How can we stabilise them? —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs
UNCOMMON SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE | DR RADHIKA VOHRA & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by Dr Radhika Vohra to discuss our favourite topic – Menopause! Dr Radhika shares the most common and uncommon symptoms of menopause, and shares advice to anyone going through peri-menopausal/menopausal/post-menopausal symtpoms. Dr Radhika also shares insight on HRT. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs
SHOULD I USE COLLAGEN AND HOW CAN I INCREASE COLLAGEN PRODUCTION? | MEERA BHOGAL

Meera discusses all things Collagen! What is it? Should you use it? How can you increase collagen production? Can men use collagen? —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs
REGAINING CONTROL OF LIFE DURING MENOPAUSE | HELEN NORMOYLE & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by Helen Normoyle from My Menopause Centre to discuss what happens to most of us during menopause and how to regain control of your life. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs
CAN FITNESS RELIEVE MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS? | KATE HARTLEY & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by Kate Hartley to discuss the importance of fitness during menopause, and how it can help to relieve symptoms and make you feel stronger, healthier, and happier. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs
SIGNS YOU NEED A DIGITAL DETOXING | BECKY & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by Becky from IDoHandmade to discuss Digital Detoxing. How can we identify the signs that we need a digital detox and what are some of the ways we can digital detox? —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs
GUT HEALTH | SOHN AURSUDKIJ & MEERA BHOGAL

Meera is joined by the founder of Jin Jin, Sohn Supradya Aursudkij, to discuss her homemade natural enzyme drink and the importance of gut health. —— Website: https://meerasmadefromscratch.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meerasmadefromscratch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasmfs

Loving the Fire: Deborah Santana Shares Her Story of Awakening

This week, we are sharing an inspirational conversation with activist and author, Deborah Santana. In her new book, Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom, Deborah shares her powerful story of resilience, self discovery, and reclaiming her voice after years of putting others first. Raised by pioneering interracial parents and married for decades to legendary […]
Aging is Inevitable But Muscle Loss and Sarcopenia Aren’t

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Ep. 223 – Nervous System – Regulation the Master Regulator for Menopausal Health with Dr Navaz Habib

What if the key to reducing stress, taming inflammation, and building true resilience was already wired inside you? In this illuminating episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes fellow chiropractor and functional medicine expert Dr. Navaz Habib, bestselling author of Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve, to explore the body’s most underappreciated healing pathway. […]
Ep 532: Dr. Deb Butler on Confidence Through Health Podcast

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Why Your Pelvic Floor Needs Calm, Not Just Strength with Jana Shirley

Pelvic floor issues are often seen as an inevitable part of getting older, having children, or going through menopause. But what if many of the symptoms women experience are actually signs that the body is asking for support rather than something we simply have to accept? In this episode, I chat to Jana Shirley, a […]
75 – Can technology help us live healthier for longer?

We often talk about living longer, but what about living better? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by award-winning technology journalist, broadcaster and author Lara Lewington to explore the difference between lifespan and health span, and why the future of healthcare needs to focus on preventing disease rather than simply treating it. They […]
Why You've Stopped Losing Weight in Menopause (And Why Restricting Isn't the Answer)

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220: From TikTok to Doctor's Office: The Truth About 'Cortisol Moon Face'

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Anxiety 101: What I Wish I Knew Before I Hit Perimenopause + How I Got My Life Back

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7 Things to Tell Yourself Every Night for More Happiness and Positivity

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Comedian Grace Campbell used to call herself crazy before anyone else could get in there first. Now, Grace wonders whether telling herself this story was affecting how other people interacted with her… In this chat, Fearne and Grace explore how your inner self-talk will impact how others perceive you. So, how has Grace re-framed her […]
Can perimenopause trigger a gluten intolerance?

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The Best Career Advice for Right Now: The New Rules of Work, Confidence, and Success

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