Solo Travel for Women Over 40: How to Travel Safely & Confidently in Midlife

Moving Through Menopause

August 11, 2026 ∙ 37 mins
Episode 155

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Thinking about solo travel after 40 but worried about safety, confidence or cost? In this episode of Moving Through Menopause, Phillipa Butler talks with travel coach Maria Kamau, who has explored 90+ countries and now helps women over 40 stop waiting and start travelling.

We talk about solo female travel, staying safe, travelling on a budget, choosing the right travel companion, staying physically capable and why travel can become a powerful form of personal growth in midlife.

Maria’s message is simple: you don’t have to wait for the perfect time — you can start planning the life and adventures you want now.

🎧 Listen in and ask yourself: If not now, when?


Meet Maria KamauMaria is an ICF-certified travel coach who has travelled to more than 90 countries. She helps women over 40 plan meaningful, affordable and safe adventures with confidence—whether travelling solo or with friends.Follow Maria:• Instagram: @travelwithmkay• Facebook: Travel with Mkay• Website: travelwithmk.co.keAbout Phillipa ButlerI'm Phillipa Butler, Chartered Physiotherapist, Pilates teacher and yoga teacher, helping women move well, stay strong and thrive through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.On Moving Through Menopause, I interview world-leading experts to help women understand their changing bodies and embrace healthy ageing with confidence.


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Moving Through Menopause

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155

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August 11, 2026

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37 mins
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    In this episode India’s leading Nutrition Expert Ryan Fernando and Chartered Physiotherapist Phillipa Butler get together to guide Women to make the right choices to support Muscle and Bone up to, through and beyond Menopause. Building more muscle may not be a priority for you but if you knew that Muscle drives metabolism and gets […]

  • The Menopause Collective Do Digestion!

    This episode we go where others fear to tread and we are talking about the digestive issues that come to visit us during the approach to menopause. Symptoms that we might never have even thought of as having a connection with declining Oestrogen levels. Digestive system issues are definitely something that I can speak to […]

  • Menopause – Unleash a Brand New You!

    In celebration of World Menopause Day ‘The Menopause Collective’ are back on the case. This time we are taking no prisoners as we explore how to unleash a Brand New You!  Suggestions to help you ignite your energy, passion and purpose. How to approach this Crone/Goddess stage of life with optimism, view it as an […]

  • A Silent Retreat – Getting Away from it all!

    Getting away from it all has its advantages. A silent retreat may not be your idea of a great getaway, or perhaps your budget doesn’t stretch to that. But what could you expect? This episode Phillipa chats with Sune Markowitz-Schulman about her experience of what she thought was going to be a silent retreat (More […]

  • The Menopause Collective do Sleep!

    Sleep keeps us healthy and functioning well. Menopause messes with our sleep of that there is no doubt. Perhaps you are waking more often or just not waking refreshed when the alarm goes off.  A lack of sleep compounds poor memory and fatigue symptoms also associated with Menopause.  Worse still it can compromise our immune […]

  • Intermittent Fasting for Menopause Weight Gain

    This episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Laurie Lewis, Intermittent Fasting Coach and Author. Menopause dealt Laurie a crushing blow — brain fog, lack of balance, memory loss, and the sudden gain of 50 pounds of stubborn hormonal fat. She tried everything she knew to feel better, and the methods that worked in […]

  • Menopause in the Workplace

    I had the pleasure of re-entering the workplace at the peak of my peri-menopause. I found myself struggling with fatigue, brain fog and my poor memory. The problem was that I didn’t realise what was going on, I thought I was ‘past it’ and that I couldn’t cope. Unfortunately for the National Health Service I […]

  • My name is… and I have Osteoporosis

    This episode I had the pleasure of chatting with my Sister-in-Law and registered Nurse Judith Harris. Judith contacted me saying she was enjoying my podcasts and that she would love to share her story if it might help other people. I jumped at the chance to catch up with her and I am grateful to […]

  • Your healthiest Years Yet Summit

    Join Phillipa and Brianna Wilkerson holistic health coach and podcaster as we explore what you can expect from this years Healthiest Years Yet Summit. There will be over 30 contributors and beginning Monday 18th of October you can access a series of pre-recorded health webinars for free. Listen up to find out more.  Sign up […]

  • Menopause and Chinese Medicine

    This Episode Dr Shiroko Sokitch MD was generous enough to give up her time to chat about Menopause and Chinese Medicine. It is very clear that Shiroko Sokitch MD is a doctor who really cares about her patients and here we chat about the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and some therapeutic applications. Watch the […]

  • Menopause and Anxiety: The Menopause collective are here to help!

    The Menopause Collective return and this episode we are tackling the many moods of Menopause with a focus on Anxiety!  Anxiety is when you are continually worried or tense. It appears to affect almost twice as many women as men and is a common symptom of the menopause. In general, anxiety is characterised by a constant sense of […]

  • Mindfulness and Menopause Symptoms

    A Mindful Menopause: How can mindfulness possibly help manage menopause symptoms! It’s all about my hormones right? Well yes… and no… In this episode Phillipa and Sune knock this hot topic back and forth.    There are many variables which contribute to our experience of Menopause. Just when I thought it was gone for good […]

  • Mindful Eating; Test yourself join us as we try mindfully eating chocolate!!

    If mindless eating, eating with the TV, eating when travelling or working is your nemesis you might be interested to try this mindful eating exercise. Not least because it involves chocolate!! Regular mindfulness practice has been shown to be beneficial in gut health and as little as 10 minutes each day has been shown to have […]

  • Menopause messing with your mind? The Menopause Collective can help!

    Menopause messes with your mind, I can attest to that!  So this episode I have the menopause collective on the case. Stories and strategies to capably cope with shifting roles and responsibilities, workplace challenges, the empty nest and ways to embrace our creativity and thrive up to, through and beyond menopause.   Imagine Menopause on […]

  • Phillipa and the Menopause Collective tackle the Aches and Pains of Menopause

    Imagine Menopause on your terms! Join Phillipa Butler; Chartered Physiotherapist, Shirley Ward; Nutritionist, Jacquie Whur; Hypnotherapist, June Tranmer; Acupuncturist and Nikki Chamberlain; Health coach as we tackle the troubling topic of Joint and Muscle aches and pains.    How do we tackle this common symptom of menopause; from lots of different angles that’s how! Consider […]

  • Menopause and Money Management

    This episode Phillipa and Elizabeth Webb Chartered Financial Planner as we chat about our finances in mid-life. Menopause is a time of change but also a time for reflection and planning for the future. Children are flying the nest and  roles and responsibilities are shifting. Elizabeth is busy helping women understand their finances and get […]

  • A menu for 'The Change'

    This episode I jet ‘virtually’ across the pond and chat with Physician Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD FACP all about her plans to empower us all to thrive through and beyond menopause with her ‘menopause menu’.  A long career devoted to the service of others culminating in running her hugely successful ‘menu for change’ weight management […]

  • Mindful Eating; what's all the fuss about?

    Thinking about food has never been a problem for me! But being mindful around food means slowing things down and Immersing yourself in the experiences around food even down to shopping for, preparing and finally really enjoying our food. Its not about losing weight per se but becoming more mindful around food can help us […]

  • Let's up level intimacy after the next is empty!

    This episode I am chatting to award winning relationship coach Ceza Ouzounian. Ceza works with those seeking to regain confidence and control over their body, have a deeper understanding of themselves and learn how to shift their energy to have the relationship they desire. Ceza knows exactly what is required to have a relationship that […]

  • Get a handle on Hot Flushes and optimise Oral Health using movement and natural approaches.

    The Hot Flush is a well documented symptom of hormonal fluctuations but did you know that a dry mouth, burning mouth and gum problems are also challenges associated with this time of life. Join Phillipa and Aromatherapist Claire Ottewell to discover tips and hacks to cool you down in heated moments, protect your oral health […]

  • To HT or Not to HRT? that is the question!

    Join me as I discuss. this ‘hot potato’ with practice nurse and friend Sorina Evans. Sorina has recently completed additional training outlining the latest guidance for prescribing nurses in the NHS. So if you are curious about HRT, the benefits and you need help deciding whether it’s for you. This informative discussion could be just […]

  • Menopause and Beauty: Eyebrows, facial hair, lip creases and much more…

    I really enjoyed catching up with my friend and ‘Independent Presenter for Younique’; Jennifer Aldridge Zucker. Jen has been on her own journey to menopause via breast cancer and is one of the most caring and entertaining women I know! Jen and I met in Colorado Springs and shared the Stage in the Velvet Hills […]

  • Mindfulness for Stress Management

    Stressed? It’ not new news that stress can cause health problems and have an impact on your emotions and mood.  How do we know we are stressed and what mindfulness strategies can we integrate into our lives to combat this silent killer. Mindfulness can help!! Join me and Sune as we share our suggestions for […]

  • Menopause and Relationships – Let’s get Physical!

    Physical and psychological changes of menopause manifest a whole host of relationship challenges.  But the journey that begins in menopause doesn’t have to be miserable or lonely. Join me and Clinical Hypnotherapist Jacquie Whur as we investigate strategies that can smooth the way to fulfilling relationships at any age! Settle down with a cuppa or […]

  • Non-Striving. Really??

    Join me and Sune as we investigate the Attitudes of Mindfulness; this week – Non-Striving. Really?? Non-striving is a radical practice that takes patience and non-judging to cultivate. How do we do it? Begin by becoming familiar with the way striving feels in the body and seeing how what you feel changes when you practice […]

  • Vaginal Health from within

    Did you know that one of the easiest ways to promote health below the waist is with Food. Join me and Nutritionist Shirley Ward as we chat about what foods can help or hinder our health ‘down below’. But we don’t stop there! Exercise can play it’s part and so settle down with a kombucha […]

  • Mindfulness: Is there a downside?

    Mindfulness; Is there a downside? This episode Mindfulness Teacher Sune and I unpicking mindfulness – When is mindfulness helpful? Could it ever be harmful? Join us to find out the benefits and the limits of mindfulness. Grab your ear buds and take a stroll or settle down with a cup of herbal tea. (Disclaimer: any […]

  • Mindfulness having a wobble

    Join me and Suné Markowitz-Shulman as we return to chat about mindfulness, the benefits and the challenges? What if you are having an off day? This is something I know a bit about! Emotional Intelligence is something us Brits are not so expert at but it may be a skill worth exploring. Settle down with […]

  • Natural Approaches to Vaginal Dryness

    Aromatherapist Claire Ottewell and I discuss natural approaches to managing your intimate health. A tour of the pelvic floor from me and some frank and open conversation; all in the interests of health promotion of course. Settle down with a cuppa or pop in the ear buds and take a stroll.

  • Fertility and Movement.

    This episode I chat with Christiana T Johnson; a certified fitness and nutrition coach. Fertility challenges are not just the domain of women and Christiana works with couples from conception to post delivery. Christiana and I are passionate about the health benefits of movement. We share our own experiences of health challenges and open the […]

  • A Mindful Morning

    Sune and I are chatting about how our morning routine can be more mindful. Are you going about your morning routine on autopilot? No time to take in the aroma of our morning coffee? Eating toast as you run out the door? Who cares and does it really matter? Join us to hear about how […]

  • The Gut Microbiome Exposed

    Dicky tummy? Bloating? (nice word for farts) indigestion? and much more. What is going on in our gut and what can we do to help ourselves? Join me and Nutritionist Brittany Pearse as we chat all about gut bacteria; the good, the bad and the ugly. We tackle gut health and how does it change […]

  • Coaching, why bother?

    Checkout this podcast where I chatted with health and wellness coach NIkki Chamberlain to find out the secrets to jumpstart your lifestyle rejuvenation. Some great suggestions and giggles. Join the girls to learn the tricks of the trade. Grab your ear buds and take a stroll or settle down with a cup of herbal tea. […]

  • Dry January, February, March?

    Alcohol getting the better of you? Think back to this time last year and If it wasn’t toilet rolls you were stockpiling then alcohol came a close second if the photos posted on facebook were anything to go by. Could you go a day a week a month a year without alcohol? I am a […]

  • Breathe better to feel better! Here’s how…

    Join me and Physiotherapist Gwynn Wallace as we dig deeper into how we can breathe better to feel better. Dysfunctional breathing disorders create chronic changes in the breathing pattern and result in breathlessness and a whole host of other symptoms that can occur in the absence of lung or heart disease. These include sleep disturbance, […]

  • Are you Singing or Croaking your way through midlife?

    I was keen to find out why my soprano voice has turned against me in middle age and to discover strategies to cajole it back to life. This conversation with opera singer and singing teacher Rebecca Reid will shed some light on how ageing affects how your voice sounds and how your vocal cords perform. […]

  • Patience Is a Virtue

    Patience is a virtue. ….Patience is essential to daily life—and might be key to a happy one. Having patience means being able to wait calmly in the face of frustration or adversity. How can Mindfulness help us develop our ability to endure perhaps even thrive in the face of adversity? We discover some suggestions and […]

  • Move to Live…Live to Move: Move More With Your Family!

    Is movement a daily habit for everyone in your household? Did you know that moving together strengthens family bonds? I was raised in a fit family and didn’t always love it at the time, but looking back it was definitely a gift. Health and wellness Coach Nikki Chamberlain has similar experiences. We tackle why we […]

  • The Attitudes of Mindfulness: Acceptance

    Mindfulness teacher Sune Markowitz-Shulman and I are on a mission to share some simple tools and techniques that can assist us in getting to know ourselves and adopt more mindful approaches to living. Join Sune and I as we tackle the attitudes of mindfulness. This week Acceptance. Are you having trouble accepting a situation? Covid […]

  • Help for hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and headaches.

    Join us as we outline some natural approaches using essential oils, herbs and movement to manage symptoms pre, peri and post menopause. (Disclaimer any advice you provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your specific circumstances, you should consult your medical practitioner.)

  • How to improve sleep, fatigue, poor digestion, bloating, and muscle aches.

    Insomnia has been my nemesis through my menopause and I have studied all the tricks to help me combat it naturally. It is so important to prioritise sleep because sleep impacts mood and can make us more emotional. So if you are feeling fragile through perimenopause prioritise sleep. Grab a cuppa and enjoy some wisdom […]

  • Move to live! Move more in your day, your week, your life…

    Move to live! Move more in your day, your week, your life… There is a multi billion pound industry set up around the idea that movement is separate from your daily life. It doesn’t have to be! This week I sat down with Health and wellness coach Nikki Chamberlain; World Marathon Majors 6 Star medal […]

  • The attitudes of mindfulness: Non-judgement.

    I am fascinated by the brain and the workings of the mind. My journey to know and understand myself is ongoing and I am highly aware of the ability of my brain to transport me to places I’d really rather not go! Mind management strategies are skills like any other and take practice. Mindfulness teacher […]

  • Nutritional approaches to menopause management. Take back control naturally.

    This episode I am joined by Registered Nutritional Therapist Shirley Ward. Shirley is passionate about helping people to take back control of their health and to eat well through menopause. Join us to hear the ins and outs! Grab your ear buds and take a stroll or settle down with a cup of chamomile tea. […]

  • Is the easing of lockdown causing you anxiety?

    This episode I sat down with Health and wellness coach Nikki Chamberlain. We chat about some strategies to manage our stress and anxiety as lockdown is easing. If the roadmap to unlocking is a source of stress and anxiety for you then you are not alone. Grab your ear buds and take a stroll or […]

  • The Attitudes of Mindfulness: A Beginners Mind

    I am fascinated by the brain and the workings of the mind. My journey to know and understand myself is ongoing and I am highly aware of the ability of my brain to transport me to places I’d really rather not go! Mind management strategies are skills like any other and take practice. Mindfulness teacher […]

  • Breathing, is there a wrong way?

    Breathing, is there a wrong way? This episode I enjoy conversation with fellow Physiotherapist Gwynn Wallace. Gwynn is a  seasoned dysfunctional breathing specialist Physiotherapist and passionate about nasal breathing. What is dysfunctional breathing, how should we breathe and why does it matter? Could it help us in our time of menopause? Gwynn talks about his experience […]

  • Beauty from within – self care special!

    This episode I chatted with Julie Grint Coach and Reflexologist. We chatted about how facial reflexology can enhance our health and beauty, contribute to the wellbeing of our bodies and mind. Julie says we have hands and so we have no excuses! Settle down with a cuppa and learn some secrets of self care.

  • Clinical hypnosis and the menopause

    In this episode I chatted with Jacquie Whur clinical hypnotherapist about the metaphorical hats of our identity that we wear throughout our lives and how menopause can be a time when we realise we have misplaced a couple.  We explore the interplay between our thoughts and emotions and most importantly how to get your mojo back […]

  • Menopause and CBD

    This episode I chat with Nick Tulloch CEO of Voyager Life Limited. Nick gives me the lowdown on the potential health benefits of the hemp plant derived CBD or canabidiol and how a woman of a certain age may benefit. Importantly he reminds us that it is always important to discuss with your doctor before […]

  • Wellness, Health and Fitness in a Pandemic – A Wake up Call!

    This episode my guest is Jeff Wellstead, The challenges of maintaining a healthy midlife are universal, Jeffs honesty and humour makes for an interesting conversation. Jeff’ was an athlete in his youth but a sedentary work life and a busy family took their toll on his health. He gained a lot of weight and Type […]

  • Create a life you love and deserve!

    This epidsode I chatted to Patrizia Pisano a life coach and meditation leader. We chat about the beliefs that we adopt unknowingly and how survival strategies and shielding mechanisms can result in behaviours such as overachieving and perfectionism. By challenging self limiting beliefs and reprogramming your mindset it is possible to rewrite your life and […]

  • Menopause, is it on your radar?

    This time I am talking with Sherilyn Ooi. Sheralin is a coach and trainer and younger (than me) woman and I am curious to discover what she knows about menopause. Should this be a conversation we are having sooner? Where do we get our information from and why are are mothers keeping this to themselves? […]

  • Fitness, why bother?

    This week the tables were turned and I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Graham Coath. Graham is passionate about wellness and we had a chat about fitness. What is fitness, Is it ever too late to get fit and how might we go about it . Graham is a hoot, so grab your […]

  • Menopause and Intimate Health

    This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Lavinia Winch the YES Ambassador. I get the lowdown on the signs and symptoms of Vaginal dryness and we discuss the many treatments available for us to moisturise and lubricate as we move through menopause. If you would like to have a look at some valuable […]

  • New Year, New You? Want to know the secrets that make your resolutions stick?

    This episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Nikki Chamberlain, Integrative Health Coach and ultra distance runner. Midlife is a pivotal time on the wellness continuum, so why not grab the bull by the horns and get a grip on your health. Have a look at Nikki’s special offering: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Mwm_6TY46PDT8xxxfMZ_TxNwfdAK9esPU-XCuBrBpM/edit We share top tips […]

  • Menopause: Who am I now?

    This episode I chatted with Tamar Challis, a qualified person centred counsellor and coach specialising in women’s mental health and managing life transitions such as divorce, menopause, redundancy and retirement. I have had my challenges in coming to terms with my current life state and creating my new identity has been a process. We talk […]

  • Complementary approaches to menopause management

    This week I chatted to Felicia Foster experienced Natural Health consultant and Homeopath. Whatever your belief system we are all individuals and there is not a one size fits all approach. We share some stories and offer some insights into complementary approaches to the management of menopause and beyond. Grab your earpods for company and […]

  • Managing menopause with medical astrology and how to source remedies from your garden!

    This week I spoke to experienced Wellbeing Practitioner Clare Ottewell. Claire offers a holistic, natural approach using a combination of Aromatherapy, Wild Medicinal Plants and Witchery for a Cleaner, Greener, Leaner Life. We talk all things herbal and learn how to free our inner goddess. So grab your ear pods and take a stroll or […]

  • Aromatherapy for stress sleep, heated moments and PETS!!

    This week I chatted with Jan Alexander. Jan is a Doterra Wellness advocate and she workswith businesses and individuals, teaching the benefits of doTERRA therapeutic grade essential oils. She tells me a bout the oils and supplements and the benefits and how they can help and support us through the menopause and beyond. So grab […]

  • A Mindful Menopause!

    A wonderful conversation this week with Sune Markowitz-Shulman about mindful approaches to wellness. Sune is a qualified nutritional therapist, mindfulness teacher and trained chef. We discuss how to nurture mind and body and explore skills and tools to promote optimal physical and mental wellbeing approaching menopause and beyond. So grab your ear pods and take […]

  • Acupuncture for menopause? Why not!

    This week I chatted with Kinesiologist and TCM acupuncturist June Tranmer. June qualified as a Touch for Health instructor (basic Kinesiology) in 1987 and as an acupuncturist from the Northern College of Acupuncture in 1991. We chat about the many and varied approaches to management of menopause symptoms using methods such as acupuncture,, cupping, acupressure […]

  • How intergenerational music and movement sessions can create life enhancing social interactions!

    How would you like to experience a feeling of joy, being more active, be in the moment and let go? This week Specialist Physiotherapist Clare McCarroll joined me to discuss how intergenerational music and movement sessions can create life enhancing social interactions, fun, enjoyment and increased activity and movement. http://shortwork.org.uk/holistic-harmonies/ Times of transition can lead […]

  • What happens to our eyes as we age with Bansi Dhamecha

    This week I talked to Optometrist Bansi Dhamecha. Bansi is the Director of Optotor, passionate about eye health and a font of knowledge. You will enjoy this enlightening and entertaining conversation. If you ever wondered what is happening to our eyes as we age and even if you didn’t! Some excellent advice and some fun […]

  • Non-hormonal management of menopause symptoms through nutrition and supplementation

    This week I chatted with Eileen Durward. Eileen has worked in the health industry for over 20 years, including work in vegan catering and health store retailing. For the past 15 years she has worked in the Education Department at A. Vogel, lecturing and playing a key role in running the Helpline. We discussed the […]

  • Perimenopause Management

    This episode I catch up with Dr Joshi MS Obstetrician and gynaecologist, MRCOG, Fellow in Maternal medicine. We talk about peri menopause management through lifestyle measures and discuss some of the medical management available. Grab your earpods and take a stroll or enjoy a cuppa. Enjoy some stories delivered with a dose of common sense […]

  • All about bones!

    This Episode Helen Clare and I chat about Bones and the menopause. Helen and I enjoy a chat about our favourite topic and how exercise can help us to live well for longer. Helen is a menopause coach and she was interested to hear all about Bones and exercise which was just as well! Grab […]

  • Menopause Management

    This episode I talk to Dr Joshi MS Obstetrician and gynaecologist, MRCOG, Fellow in Maternal medicine. We talk about menopause management including pelvic health and HRT. Grab your earpods and take a stroll or enjoy a cuppa. Enjoy some stories delivered with a dose of common sense as always. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast […]

  • Bullying and the Menopause

    Don’t suffer in silence In this episode Phillipa chats with Dr Sairah Qureshi Phd. Sairah is a life and health coach with a specialism in non physical stress and bullying. We talked about bullying and its forms, some tips for dealing with bullying at work and how to look after ourselves if we find ourselves […]

  • Managing Pain

    This week I talk with Lou Morgan an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. In her current role Lou guides people who have chronic pain to manage symptoms and live life to the fullest. We shed some light on the workings of the brain and discuss lifestyle measures which can impact positively on the pain experience. Grab your […]

  • The workings of the mind and how thoughts, feelings and experiences can shape us.

    In this episode I chat to Danny Allman. He offers some insights into the workings of the mind and how thoughts, feelings and experiences can shape us. Are we a ‘me’ or is this an illusion, can we unlearn and let go of our stories and let life happen. Meditation, breath work and mindful practices […]

  • Nutrition – To diet or not to diet?

    This week I spoke to Rebecca Heald (Nutrition coach) about weight gain during the menopause including: ✅ emotional eating – what it is and where it stems from ✅ diet culture – the way in which our body has been programmed to think the only way to achieve good health, well-being and social status is […]

  • A Better Brain

    In this episode Phillipa talks to Susan Nightingale, Chartered Neurological Physiotherapist about the Brain. Reduced levels of Oestrogen can impact memory before or during menopause. It has a role in regulating a variety of brain chemicals, along with many functions of the nervous system. As your body’s oestrogen levels decrease this can cause occasional lapses […]

  • Top tips to keep our hair healthy around and beyond the menopause.

    Most women find that their hair loses volume and length around menopause. This is due to falling oestrogen levels. We may also find that hair breaks more easily as the hair is naturally more fragile. So what can we do? For this weeks podcast I talked to my hairdresser and we uncovered some top tips […]

  • Menopause, HRT and tips to manage weight around the middle.

    This week Phillipa talks to Sorina Evans a Practice Nurse and friend. We talk about the menopause and HRT and some tips for managing weight gain around the middle. Grab your ear pods and make a start on your 10,000 steps or Pour a cuppa and relax with us. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast […]

  • Is Personal Coaching only for the rich and famous? Nicky Dewhirst-Vickers says NO!

    In this Episode Phillipa talks to Nicky Dewhirst-Vickers about her role as a Professional Performance Coach. Are you at a crossroads? There’s no doubt menopause is a time of transition so if you ever wondered whether coaching is something you might benefit from? or maybe you just wondered what all the hype is about? Nikki […]

  • Simple tips for Better balance.

    In this Episode I talk to Susan Nightingale, Chartered Physiotherapist and neuro-specialist about better balance. Learn about some simple tips and advice to help you improve your balance. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of […]

  • How simple breathing exercises help breathing disorders and manage anxiety.

    In this Episode I talk to Kate Parrott A Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist; a Cardiovascular and Respiratory Specialist. Kate has experience of helping people who have breathing pattern disorders (BPD) and is trained in the Buteyko breathing technique. Physiotherapy to help breathing disorders such as asthma, COPD, and BPD is often overlooked but Kate talks very […]

  • Pilates and Pelvic Floor health.

    This episode I am talking to Cara Tatterton about the Pelvic Floor and Pilates.  If the thought of jumping on the trampoline sends chills down your spine perhaps your pelvic floor is in need of some attention. Many of my ladies report how pilates has helped their pelvic floor,  and this can indeed be the […]

  • How to start making heathy changes in your life during lockdown and onwards.

    This week I talk to health promotion specialist and friend Joanne about making heathy changes in your life during lockdown and onwards. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Doctor or other healthcare provider […]

  • How ladies of a certain age can use exercise to protect our bones at and after the menopause

    Phillipa talks to Chartered Physiotherapist Susan Nightingale and discuss how ladies of a certain age can use exercise to protect our bones at and after the menopause.  Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your […]

  • Menopause and Bone Healthy Pilates.

    This week a conversation with Paediatric Nurse Julie Smith.  Julie is introducing more exercise into her life approaching the menopause and we discuss how to exercise safely, the importance of ideal posture and alignment and how to look after your joints. We chat about supplements,  nutrition and much more. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast […]

  • Most replayed moment: What your wearable is really telling you | Dr Malcolm Finlay

    From smartwatches to fitness trackers, more of us than ever are monitoring our health in real time. With just a glance at our wrist, we can check our step count, sleep quality, heart rate and, more recently, something called HRV. But what do these numbers actually mean? And more importantly, how can we use them […]

  • 235 | Want Less Belly Fat? Stop Throwing Away Your Good Weeks

    What if the healthy habits you’re tempted to dismiss are already changing your body? You planned three workouts but finished two. You ate well most of the day, but dinner went sideways. You walked three times instead of every day. When the week wasn’t perfect, you decided it didn’t count. But it did count. In […]

  • 354 🪞 How We Lose Ourselves in Love: Trauma Bonding, Self-Abandonment & Breaking Free with Jessica Anne Pressler, Author of “Traitor Within”

    Have you ever looked back at a relationship and wondered, how did I lose myself like that? In this powerful episode, Wendy sits down with Jessica Anne Pressler — a Columbia-trained psychotherapist, hospice grief counselor, and author of the new psychological suspense novel Traitor Within — to talk about self-abandonment, trauma bonding, and the hidden […]

  • Why I changed my coaching process for women over 50, in menopause.

    I’ve completely changed my mind about how I approach fat loss for women in menopause, and my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I used to believe slow, steady weight loss was the best and only sustainable approach. But I kept watching women struggle to maintain a calorie deficit for months, then […]

  • Begin Again Moments: Growing Up With A Narcissistic Parent

    In this episode of Begin Again Moments, Simon Squibb and psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton examine how the behaviour of a parent can shape the person you become long after childhood is over. Simon shares the reality of growing up with a mother he describes as a narcissist, from being left to find his own way home […]

  • Liz Houghton: Losing My 20-Year-Old Son & How To Keep Living When Your World Ends

    How can you really support someone you love when they’re going through unimaginable loss? In this moving episode of Begin Again, Mint Velvet co-founder Liz Houghton joins Davina McCall and shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 20-year-old son Will after a cycling accident, and the moment she learned his injuries were unsurvivable.  She opens […]

Moving Through Menopause

Welcome to Moving through Menopause, the podcast that flips the script on “the change of life!” With over 34 symptoms—and counting—many women struggle, but here’s the secret: Movement can transform every single one of them. I’m Phillipa Butler, Menopause Physio, and I’ve created this podcast to share my secret sauce to help women take charge […]

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