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Motherhood, Menopause & Mental Health: Ruthie Ackerman on Life After COVID
Author Ruthie Ackerman joins Stacy for an honest conversation about the messy overlap between postpartum, perimenopause, and pandemic-era mental health. They unpack how COVID blurred the lines between hormonal and emotional change—and why self-advocacy is essential for women’s healthcare today. Together, Stacy and Ruthie discuss how the isolation and emotional toll of lockdown amplified symptoms […]
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The Midlife Reset: Dr. Jessica Shepherd on Hormones, Menopause, and Women's Health
OBGYN & Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins Stacy London to connect the dots between postpartum and perimenopause, weight redistribution, GLP-1s, hormone therapy (MHT), and the mind-body habits—sleep, strength training, nutrition—that actually move the needle. Stacy talks with OBGYN and author Dr. Jessica Shepherd about what really changes in midlife and why care must […]
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From Midlife Crisis to Midlife Chrysalis: Chip Conley’s Roadmap to Reinvention
In this episode of Hello Menopause, Stacy talks with entrepreneur, author, and Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley about what it really means to navigate midlife. Drawing from his own experience with prostate cancer and hormone therapy, Chip shares what it felt like to go through “male menopause” and how that informed his vision for […]
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The Truth About Midlife: Julie Flakstad on Aging, Identity & Starting Over
Julie Flakstad, host of The Midlife Truth Project, joins Stacy for an honest, expansive conversation about midlife’s emotional, physical, and cultural realities. Julie opens up about the wave of personal and professional changes that led her to create the Midlife Truth Project—a series of candid interviews with over 100 women exploring the unspoken truths of […]
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Menopause with a Mission: How Gaby Natale Is Leading a Bilingual Revolution in Women’s Health
In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Stacy welcomes Gaby Natale—three-time Emmy-winning journalist, entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor, and author of The Virtuous Circle. Gaby shares her journey from starting her career in a carpet warehouse in West Texas to becoming a media powerhouse and outspoken advocate for women navigating midlife and menopause. After experiencing medically […]
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Reshma Saujani on Breaking the Midlife Penalty and Rewriting the Rules of Aging
In this bold and honest conversation, Stacy is joined by Reshma Saujani—activist, bestselling author, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, and host of My So-Called Midlife—for a candid exploration of how menopause and midlife are shifting the paradigm for women’s power, purpose, and priorities. They dismantle outdated narratives around ambition, beauty, caregiving, and […]
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The M-Factor: How Two Women Turned Menopause Into a Global Movement
In this episode, Stacy chats with Tamsen Fadal and Denise Pines—two trailblazing advocates transforming how the world sees, talks about, and treats menopause. From shooting on iPhones to being featured at the World Economic Forum in Davos, their documentary “The M Factor” has ignited a global conversation. The trio dives into how The M-Factor became […]
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Gender, Hormones & Midlife Health: Rethinking Menopause with Dr. Jill Liss
In this powerful, eye-opening conversation, Stacy is joined by Dr. Jill Liss to explore what menopause looks like beyond the gender binary. Dr. Liss, a physician at the University of Colorado and co-author of a pivotal paper on sexual health and menopause, shares her unique expertise in both menopause care and gender-affirming gynecology. Together, they […]
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Menopause, Medicine & Misinformation with Dr. Carol Tavris & Dr. Avrum Bluming
In this episode, Stacy chats with oncologist Dr. Avrum Bluming and social psychologist Dr. Carol Tavris, co-authors of Estrogen Matters, to unpack the cultural, medical, and historical misinformation surrounding hormone therapy (HRT). They revisit the legacy of the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study and how it derailed decades of potential progress in women’s health. […]
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Strong Women, Strong Bones with Dr. Vonda Wright
Stacy sits down with orthopedic surgeon and women’s health expert Dr. Vonda Wright to talk about what it really means to stay strong—physically and mentally—through midlife and beyond. They dig into why strength training is crucial (especially for your bones), how menopause can be a wake-up call for self-care, and how our mindset and movement […]
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Owning Change, Community & Confidence with Tamsen Fadal
Owning Change, Confidence & Community with Tamsen FadalAward-winning journalist, bestselling author, and menopause advocate Tamsen Fadal joins host Stacy London for a candid, high-energy conversation recorded live at The World’s Hottest Menopause Party in Las Vegas. Tamsen shares her journey of reinvention—leaving a decades-long career, finding love at 50, and stepping fully into midlife with purpose. Together, Stacy and Tamsen unpack the […]
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Redefining Sexual Health in Menopause with Dr. Somi Javaid
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Stacy London sits down with pioneering OB-GYN Dr. Somi Javaid to explore the critical, yet often ignored, intersection of menopause and sexual health. Dr. Javaid, founder of HerMD, is on a mission to close the gender gap in healthcare and radically transform the way we talk about women’s bodies—especially […]
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Menopause, Policy, and the Fight for Health Equity with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
In this episode of Hello Menopause, host Stacy London welcomes legal advocate and policy powerhouse Jennifer Weiss-Wolf to discuss the connection between menstruation, menopause, and democracy. From launching the menstrual equity movement in the U.S. to fighting for better menopause policies at both the state and federal level, Jennifer shares the playbook for how public […]
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Curiosity, Courage & Confidence: Sophia Bush on Navigating Change
Welcome to Season 3 of Hello Menopause—and we’re kicking it off with a powerhouse: actor, activist, investor, and all-around badass, Sophia Bush. Recorded live at SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas, host Stacy London welcomes Sophia for a no-holds-barred conversation about navigating midlife, mental health, community, and change. The longtime friends reflect on their own transitions—Stacy […]
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Season 3 Trailer
Hello Menopause is back for another season! We’re so excited to bring you more information, conversation, and guidance on midlife, perimenopause, menopause, and women’s health. As always, everything is on the table, and with every episode, you’ll get clear takeaways to help you navigate the menopause experience. This season, we welcome guests like Tamsen Fadal […]
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Bonus Episode: You Are Not Broken with Kelly Casperson
This week, we’ve got a bonus episode for you – an episode from Dr. Kelly Casperson’s podcast You Are Not Broken: Episode 259: Lancet Menopause Article Rebuttal – the Menoposse. Dr. Casperson and a panel of menopause expert physicians and nurse practitioners discuss the recent four-part article series on menopause published in The Lancet. In […]
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Better Sleep, Better Health: How to improve your sleep with Dr. Shelby Harris
Sleep is the bedrock of health and lack of it can lead to poor food choices, weight gain, and increased risk of cardiovascular issues. For women in midlife, sleep issues during perimenopause and menopause are especially disruptive. In this conversation, Dr. Shelby Harris, a leading expert in the field of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, joins Stacy […]
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Breaking the Silence: Naomi Watts on Menopause
Naomi Watts is an actress and producer, the founder of ONDA Beauty and menopause wellness brand Stripes. Naomi joins Stacy to talk about her personal experience with early menopause, the importance of self-advocacy and explains why she feels that community is key during this stage of life. Naomi discusses her approach to well being and […]
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Demystifying Menopause: Practical information on Midlife, Hormones, and Sexual Health with Dr. Kelly Casperson
Dr. Kelly Casperson is a urologist, author, TEDx speaker, and host of the You Are Not Broken podcast. Combining the power of mind work, body-science and relationships, she joyously breaks down the societal barriers that are keeping us from living our best intimate lives. Dr. Casperson joins Stacy to talk about the connection between urology […]
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Pause for the Mena: Embracing Menopause with Carla Hall
Carla Hall is a chef, best-selling author, and the host of Chasing Flavor on Max. She joins Stacy to discuss turning 60, her experience with menopause and why she embraces the evolution of aging. Carla and Stacy discuss sex after menopause, the need to advocate for oneself, and Carla explains why it’s important to do […]
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Menopause and The Female Brain with Dr. Lisa Mosconi
Dr. Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist and educator known for her work and research on Alzheimer’s Disease, and the author of The Menopause Brain (published March 2024). She joins Stacy for an incredibly informative and expansive conversation about menopause and the female brain. Through brain imaging studies, Dr. Mosconi found that women in midlife show […]
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Regaining Control: Mastery Over Menopause with Dr. Judith Joseph
Dr. Judith Joseph is a board certified Psychiatrist at the forefront of research in anxiety, depression, and mental health. She is Chair of the Women in Medicine Initiative at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons and her podcast, The Vault with Dr. Judith is focused on mental health. She has over 1 million followers on […]
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Be Your Own Advocate with Dr. Sharon Malone
Dr. Sharon Malone is a nationally known expert in women’s health and the author of the book Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide To Getting And Staying Healthy. She is the Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Women’s Health, a telehealth company that focuses on women over 40. Before joining Alloy, Dr. Malone was a partner at […]
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The 'Pause Life: Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified OBGYN, a Certified Menopause Practitioner, a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, a passionate entrepreneur and best-selling author with a focus on women’s health. She’s also a prolific menopause expert who shares her insight, wisdom, and practical tips for managing the midlife transition on social media, helping women around the […]
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Hello Menopause! Season Two Trailer
Menopause. It’s big, it’s life-changing and it’s… hardly talked about. Well, we’re gonna do just that. Talk about it! This season, host Stacy London is joined by women who are leading the charge on understanding and managing the most mysterious non-mystery on Earth – menopause. Stacy welcomes guests like Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Carla Hall, […]
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“BRCA1 Positive “ with Monica Molenaar
Meet entrepreneur and advocate Monica Molenaar. She’s the co-founder of Alloy, a telehealth platform that helps provide medical expertise and treatment to people experiencing menopause. At 40, Monica elected to remove her ovaries to reduce her risk of breast and ovarian cancers after testing positive for the BRCA gene. The effects of this procedure sent […]
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“Menopause At Work“ with Samantha Frankel
Meet Samantha Frankel, the Chief Strategy Officer at Bloom UK, a professional network of women whose mission is to promote equal opportunity within the communications industry. In this episode, Samantha details her push for a menopausal policy in the workplace. She also speaks with Robin & Christine about her unexpected intro to perimenopause, how menorrhagia […]
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“This Isn’t Me!” with Emily McDowell
Meet Emily McDowell: writer, illustrator, speaker, entrepreneur and host of the podcast “Quitted.” Emily left working in advertising to launch her own greeting card business called Emily McDowell Studio (now Em & Friends). She wrote and illustrated cards that speak to the genuine, sometimes difficult, relationships we really have. The brand is best known for […]
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“Sad Tenant, My Uterus” with Gabrielle Calvocoressi
Content Warning: Suicidal ideation is discussed in this episode of Hello Menopause. Meet Gabrielle Calvocoressi: award-winning poet, UNC Chapel Hill Associate Professor, Editor at Large of the Los Angeles Review of Books, and Poetry Editor at Southern Cultures. Gabby, who identifies as nonbinary, speaks with compassion and gratitude about coming to terms with a body […]
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“Mind Mess” with Emily Stark
Meet professional speaker, paralegal, former Miss USA pageant contestant, and mother of conjoined twins, Emily Stark. Emily started experiencing signs of menopause in the midst of grieving the loss of her mother to pancreatic cancer. Join Emily, Christine, and Robin as they talk about hot flashes, mood swings, thinning hair, and the similarities between grief […]
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"Our Brains Physically Change" with Selene Yeager
Meet All-American Ironman triathlete, professional health and fitness writer, and host of the “Hit Play, Not Pause” podcast, Selene Yeager. As an athlete, Selene is no stranger to building a relationship with pain, yet menopause made her reassess her connection with her body. In this episode, she talks with Robin and Christine about finding out […]
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“Aging Without Apology” with Nina Lorez Collins
Meet Nina Lorez Collins, entrepreneur and author of What Would Virginia Woolf Do? And Other Questions I Ask Myself as I Attempt to Age Without Apology. Nina is also Chief Creative Officer of Revel, an online community for women at midlife and beyond. In this episode, Nina talks with Robin and Christine about how she […]
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“Killer Whales Go Through It” with Darcey Steinke
Meet Darcey Steinke, American author and educator. Her most recent book is Flash Count Diary: Menopause and the Vindication of Natural Life. In it, Darcey writes frankly about her own experience with menopause and weaves together her personal story with philosophy, science, art, and literature. In this episode, Darcey shares what humans can learn from […]
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“Apparently There’s a Pre-Game to Menopause” with Omisade Burney-Scott
Meet Omisade (Omi) Burney-Scott, founder of the multimedia project, Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause. Omi is a Black Southern 7th generation native North Carolinian feminist, mother and healer. She uses her platform to uplift stories of Black women, femmes, nonbinary, and trans people navigating menopause through the Black Girl’s Guide to Menopause podcast, zines, […]
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“In Menopause. Any Questions?” with Tamsen Fadal
Meet Emmy award-winning newscaster and author, Tamsen Fadal. In addition to being the PIX11 News primetime anchor, Tamsen is an advocate for women in the next chapter of their lives. She has published three self-help books including The New Single: Finding, Fixing and Falling Back In Love With Yourself, a guide to help women emerge […]
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“Normal is a Setting on Your Dryer” with Shirley Weir
Meet the “Menopause Chick,” Shirley Weir. Shirley is the founder of Menopause Chicks, an online platform that connects women to experts and a supportive community. She is also the author of Mokita: How to Navigate Perimenopause with Confidence and Ease. Grab a Not-So-Bloody-Mary and join Shirley, Christine, and Robin as they discuss brain fog, heavy […]
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“Just Like Mercury in Retrograde” with Stacy London
Meet fashion icon, Stacy London. Best known as the co-host of TLC’s hit show, What Not to Wear, Stacy is now the founder and CEO of State of Menopause, a product line for women that addresses the symptoms associated with perimenopause. Stacy opens up about the shame and grief that often accompanies menopause, the surprising […]
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Introducing Hello Menopause!
Menopause. It’s big, it’s life-changing, and it’s… hardly talked about. Well we’re gonna do just that. Talk about it! Join Let’s Talk Menopause co-founder Christine Maginnis and comedic storyteller Robin Gelfenbien as they explore the wide spectrum of perimenopause symptoms, the benefits of aging, and the misconceptions about the most mysterious non-mystery on Earth – […]
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Female Libido in Menopause: Desire Loss, Biology & Solutions with Cindy Eckert
This week on unPaused, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Cindy Eckert, founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and creator of Addyi, the first FDA approved treatment for low libido in women. Cindy is a pharmaceutical entrepreneur who began her career at Merck before founding her first company in 2007, focusing on undermarketed FDA […]
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Ep. 205 – Menopause and Heart Health Supports with Cathy Eason
If you think of cardiovascular blood flow as just a background bodily process, this episode will completely change your perspective. Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back the brilliant Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN, for a masterclass on one of the body’s most critical signaling molecules. With her deep expertise in human nutrition, physiology, and translating complex biology […]
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How to Know if Your Nervous System’s Actually Regulated — or Just Coping
There’s a lot of noise right now about calming your nervous system and staying regulated — and for many of us, that creates more pressure than peace. In this solo episode, I gently unpack what nervous system regulation actually means, why staying calm isn’t the goal, and how midlife and perimenopause can shift the way […]
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46 – Why understanding your hormones changes everything
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Professor Mary Ryan, Consultant Endocrinologist, Adjunct Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin and author of It’s Probably Your Hormones. Together, they explore why hormones are far more than just “reproductive messengers”, and how they influence almost every system in the body, including the brain, immune system, metabolism, bones and cardiovascular health. The conversation […]
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The 4 Dating Mistakes Keeping Smart Women Stuck (And How to Break Them)
Tamsen Fadal sits down and teaches you what she’s learned about dating, from running a matchmaking business in New York City, to dating through her 20s and 30s, to divorce, and starting over in midlife. In this episode, she walks you through the 4 biggest dating mistakes women make. The ones that keep smart, self-aware […]
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Eps 387: Peptide Therapy Duration: What to Know
If you’re scared to start peptides because you don’t want to be on them forever, listen in. In today’s conversation, I’m answering one of the most common and quietly loaded questions women ask me about peptide therapy: Do I have to stay on this forever? We’re unpacking where that fear really comes from, why it […]
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The 24-Hour Turnaround to Get Your Life Back on Track
Some days, you don’t just feel off. You feel like you’re losing your control of everything. The routine is gone. The house is a mess. Motivation is shot. And suddenly one bad day turns into a week of feeling behind. This episode is the reset you need. Today Mel is sharing 5 simple, science-backed ways […]
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Ashley James: You’re a bimbo! Mumsy! Bossy! How we shrink confidence out of girls
You’re a bimbo. A nag. Too mumsy. Too bossy. Ever had any of those labels put on you? Far from harmless words, Ashley James is clear they all work to shrink women and girls. In this chat with Fearne, Ashley recalls her first experiences of street harassment, and the way she victim blamed herself. They […]
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Should I be eating more salt or less?
It’s one of the most confusing nutrition debates – should you be eating more salt or less? The answer might surprise you, because it depends on your lifestyle. If you’re cooking from scratch or you’re very active the advice is very different than if ultra-processed foods are part of your diet. Liz explains why salt […]
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Menopause Is FULL Of Fake News – How To Spot It
The internet is full of menopause advice. But how much of it can you actually trust? In this solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explores the growing world of menopause misinformation online – from social media 'experts' to AI-generated health advice and even deepfakes. She explains why menopause care is never one-size-fits-all, and why personalised medical […]
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The 5 pillars to prevent dementia and stroke – with Dr Partha Nandi
Dr Partha Nandi is a gastroenterologist who wants you to know that the key to preventing stroke, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s might not lie in the brain at all – it lies in the gut. He shares how inflammation in your gut today could be affecting your brain decades from now. And he reveals the five simple pillars […]
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Eps 386: The Hidden Link Between Burnout & Perimenopause w/Elizabeth Gaines
Your body is responding to how hard you’ve been pushing. Elizabeth explains the concept of hormonal and metabolic “debt,” why sex hormones are often the first system to be underfunded, and how productivity culture trains women to ignore early warning signs. Episode Timeline: 01:15 – Elizabeth’s Burnout Story 03:00 – Chronic Stress Builds Slowly 05:20 […]
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Eps 386: The Hidden Link Between Burnout & Perimenopause
Your body is responding to how hard you’ve been pushing. Elizabeth explains the concept of hormonal and metabolic “debt,” why sex hormones are often the first system to be underfunded, and how productivity culture trains women to ignore early warning signs. Episode Timeline: 01:15 – Elizabeth’s Burnout Story 03:00 – Chronic Stress Builds Slowly 05:20 […]
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Strong, Fit and Healthy: How to Get Your Best Body & Increase Your Energy in 3 Days
Ever stood in front of the fridge thinking, “What am I actually supposed to eat to get healthy?” Today you are getting your answer. This episode gives you a simple way to decide what to eat to stay healthy without complicated math, crazy recipes, or “bro science”. In this episode, Mel sits down with Dr. […]
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The 3 Day Nutrition Protocol: Exactly What to Eat For Your Best Body & More Energy
Ever stood in front of the fridge thinking, “What am I actually supposed to eat to get healthy?” Today you are getting your answer. This episode gives you a simple way to decide what to eat to stay healthy without complicated math, crazy recipes, or “bro science”. In this episode, Mel sits down with Dr. […]
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Book Club Meets: Grief, women in history, and Elizabethan magic, with Maggie O’Farrell
You might have recently seen Hamnet at the cinema, but did you read the book along with the Happy Place Book Club in January? In this chat, Fearne and author Maggie O’Farrell talk about how Jessie Buckley’s award-winning performance brought Agnes to life in the film, why it’s vital to remember women’s place in history, […]
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Thursday Thoughts – Being The Main Character in Your Own Life
On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about what it really means to shift out of the background and into the lead role of your own life. We chat about how easy it is, especially for women, to unconsciously slip into a supporting role, putting everyone else’s needs first, waiting for the “right […]
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Endometriosis & the Perimenopause, with Professor Janice Rymer & Claudia Tye, Endometriosis Nurse Specialist. S7. Ep 10.
Severe period pain? Vomiting? Fainting? It’s not just “one of those things.” These can be symptoms of endometriosis – a condition far more complex than many realise, and which often goes undiagnosed and unsupported, affecting 1 in 10 women. In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Janice Rymer, consultant gynaecologist, and endometriosis nurse specialist Claudia […]
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How to Create the Career of Your Dreams with Marie Forleo
At some point in life, almost all of us hit a moment where we quietly ask ourselves, “Now what?” It might come after a big transition. Or when the path you worked so hard to build suddenly doesn’t feel like it fits anymore. Or when you’re doing “all the right things,” yet something still feels […]
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Carrie Preston Talks Elsbeth and Embracing Life Over 50
Powerful women over 50 are finally taking center stage on TV. This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Emmy Award winning actress, producer, and director Carrie Preston for an inspiring conversation about her career, creativity, and personal journey. As the lead of the hit series Elsbeth, Carrie is redefining what it means to see strong, dynamic women […]
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Aflevering 58 ~ PMDD: Als hormonen je persoonlijkheid kapen
PMDD is geen zware PMS, maar een ernstige hormonale stemmingsstoornis. In deze aflevering spreekt Suzanne Rethans met ervaringsdeskundige Alice Groen en wetenschappelijk onderzoeker Astrid Kamperman (Erasmus MC) over wat PMDD écht is, waarom het vaak pas na jaren wordt herkend, en hoe hormonen, brein en psyche elkaar kunnen ontregelen. Een indringend gesprek over onzichtbaar lijden, […]
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Caffeine vs adaptogens: how to feel more energised – with Schia Mitchell Sinclair
Always running low on energy? Herbal polypharmacist Schia Mitchell Sinclair says it might be time to kick the caffeine habit, and explore adaptogens instead. This episode is brought to you by The Herbtender. If after hearing this conversation you want to try their supplements and herbal teas for yourself, you can use code LIZLOVES for 20% […]
Hello Menopause!
Menopause. It’s big, it’s life-changing and it’s… hardly talked about. Well, we’re gonna do just that. Talk about it! Each season, host Stacy London is joined by women who are leading the charge on understanding and managing the most mysterious non-mystery on Earth – menopause. Stacy welcomes guests like Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Carla Hall, […]