The Menopause Collective

The Menopause Collective is a podcast for people to share their stories of living alongside menopause and how they have overcome barriers and stereotypes to challenge the narrative around menopause and help other women through their advocacy to 'join the dots' on menopause and decide what they want to happen next in their lives.

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Episodes (5)

June 19, 2022 55 mins

The Menopause Collective – a conversation with Jane Tarrant

In this episode we get to meet Jane Tarrant – a breathing re-trainer and awareness coach;  founder of LiNK BREATHING. On average, a human being will take 670 million breaths in our lifetime.   That’s roughly 25,000 inhales and exhales a day.  Research shows that asthma, anxiety, ADHD and other modern maladies could be reduced […]
April 26, 2022 46 mins

The Menopause Collective – a conversation with Bev Thorogood

This episode is all about menopause in the workplace and features Bev Thorogood, a specialist menopause trainer and advocate for inclusive conversations in the workplace. Bev shares her own lived experience of menopause in the workplace and journey into menopause training and what she hears women describe most about their own  experiences of living alongside […]
April 5, 2022 34 mins

The Menopause Collective – a conversation with Clarissa Kristjansson

This episode features Clarissa Kristjansson who is a mindfulness and menopause expert, author of the ‘Mindful Menopause’, host of ‘Thriving through Menopause’ Podcast and international speaker on menopause.As a self-professed ‘anxiety sister’ Clarissa shares her insights into how the function of our brains change during perimenopause with the fluctuation of estrogen and progesterone which alters […]
March 28, 2022 31 mins

The Menopause Collective – a conversation with Sarah Clein

In this episode I speak with Sarah Clein, founder of Wildflower Fire Coaching. Sarah is a coach, counsellor and a writer, writing on topics related to shame, burnout and divorce, all of which is born out of her own life experience.  We discuss these in relation to menopause, mid life choices and empowerment.
March 15, 2022 47 mins

The Menopause Collective – a conversation with Amantha King

The first episode in a series of conversations with people about their lived experience of menopause.   I chat here with Amantha King , strengths performance coach and a 'menopauser', about her journey through menopause, and in particular, the discovery that she is histamine intolerant.  We learn about the role of histamine in menopause and […]

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The Menopause Collective is a podcast for people to share their stories of living alongside menopause and how they have overcome barriers and stereotypes to challenge the narrative around menopause and help other women through their advocacy to 'join the dots' on menopause and decide what they want to happen next in their lives.
  • The Menopause Collective – a conversation with Jane Tarrant

    In this episode we get to meet Jane Tarrant – a breathing re-trainer and awareness coach;  founder of LiNK BREATHING. On average, a human being will take 670 million breaths in our lifetime.   That’s roughly 25,000 inhales and exhales a day.  Research shows that asthma, anxiety, ADHD and other modern maladies could be reduced […]

  • The Menopause Collective – a conversation with Bev Thorogood

    This episode is all about menopause in the workplace and features Bev Thorogood, a specialist menopause trainer and advocate for inclusive conversations in the workplace. Bev shares her own lived experience of menopause in the workplace and journey into menopause training and what she hears women describe most about their own  experiences of living alongside […]

  • The Menopause Collective – a conversation with Clarissa Kristjansson

    This episode features Clarissa Kristjansson who is a mindfulness and menopause expert, author of the ‘Mindful Menopause’, host of ‘Thriving through Menopause’ Podcast and international speaker on menopause.As a self-professed ‘anxiety sister’ Clarissa shares her insights into how the function of our brains change during perimenopause with the fluctuation of estrogen and progesterone which alters […]

  • The Menopause Collective – a conversation with Sarah Clein

    In this episode I speak with Sarah Clein, founder of Wildflower Fire Coaching. Sarah is a coach, counsellor and a writer, writing on topics related to shame, burnout and divorce, all of which is born out of her own life experience.  We discuss these in relation to menopause, mid life choices and empowerment.

  • The Menopause Collective – a conversation with Amantha King

    The first episode in a series of conversations with people about their lived experience of menopause.   I chat here with Amantha King , strengths performance coach and a 'menopauser', about her journey through menopause, and in particular, the discovery that she is histamine intolerant.  We learn about the role of histamine in menopause and […]

  • Mariel Hemingway Shares How to Age Boldly and Embrace Your Authentic Self

    Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com New Episode with Mariel Hemingway! Actress and wellness advocate Mariel Hemingway joins Bridgett and Colleen to discuss authentic living, women’s empowerment, and thriving in midlife. Mariel shares how her programs Rise to Remember and Return of the Queen help women reconnect with their inner strength, overcome feelings of invisibility, and build healthier […]

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    Menopause Masterclass: HRT Safety, Patch Absorption, Progesterone Intolerance, and Bone Density

    In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver answers your most asked questions about hormone therapy, menopause symptoms, and how to advocate for yourself when your doctor doesn’t have answers. She walks through who actually qualifies for HRT, what the real contraindications are versus conditions that simply require a different delivery method, and how […]

  • Ep. 218 – The Thyroid Fix by Dr. Amie Hornaman

    In this powerful episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back her friend and colleague, Dr. Amie Hornaman—known globally as “The Thyroid Fixer.” Dr. Amie is a functional medicine expert, host of the top-rated The Thyroid Fixer podcast, and author of the new book The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Reclaiming Your Health. Together, they pull […]

  • Healing, Grief & Trusting Yourself: Carly’s Story

    In this episode of Take a Breath, I’m joined by my lovely friend Carly for a deeply honest conversation about her journey through breast cancer and everything that came with it.   Nearly three years ago, Carly was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised to undergo a mastectomy and radiotherapy. Instead, she chose a very […]

  • 65 – The truth about food and health with The Happy Pear

    What if improving your health could start with what’s on your plate? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dave and Steve Flynn, also known as The Happy Pear, for a refreshing and practical conversation about food, lifestyle and long-term health. Together, they explore how modern diets have changed, why so many of […]

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    Do Me and Ira Ever Fight? Your Spiciest Questions Answered

    Do you and your partner actually fight? Are you the one who freezes when things get uncomfortable, or are you the one who keeps pushing for an answer?  In this Q&A solo episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen sits down with producer Johanna to answer the spiciest questions you have sent in, and she does […]

  • Eps 413: Before You Start Peptides, Your Body Needs This First

    You’re not getting results from peptides for a reason. In perimenopause, there’s a shift most women feel but can’t quite explain. Your energy becomes unstable, your recovery takes longer, and even what used to “work” starts to feel inconsistent. So when you expect a breakthrough by adding peptides to your regimen, it can feel confusing […]

  • How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Forever & Build Unshakeable Confidence

    In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to beat self-doubt, stop procrastinating, and communicate with ease and confidence. Joining Mel today is Dr. Shadé Zahrai, a behavioral researcher and confidence expert, to teach you a research-backed, 4-part framework for building unshakeable confidence and eliminating self-doubt. Dr. Zahrai says that self-doubt shows up in many different ways […]

  • Sex scenes are liberating! Nafessa Williams on Rivals, racism, and self-belief

    Sex scenes involve a lot more padding and tape than you might expect! Rivals actress Nafessa Williams has found being at the centre of one of TV’s sexiest shows both nerve-wracking and incredibly liberating. In this chat with Fearne, Nafessa explores what it means to play the only black woman in a white man’s world […]

  • Hack your hydration for better energy and longevity

    What if you could supercharge your water to improve gut health, clear brain fog and increase your energy? Liz talks about fascinating new longevity research into structured water – what is it, and how is it better for us? Plus: natural remedies to boost low mood in midlife, tips for improving bone health, whether broken […]

  • Endometriosis, Fibroids & HRT: What You Need To Know

    Win a year's worth of Menopause Care appointments by entering our giveaway here: https://bit.ly/4t3ELhb Can you take HRT if you have endometriosis, adenomyosis or fibroids? In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by Menopause Care doctor Dr Eloise Elphinstone to talk through the conditions that can make menopause treatment feel more complicated – […]

  • What Actually Works in Menopause for Fat Loss Becky: Client Case Study Part 1-Doing Everything Right But Still Stuck

    Why does fat loss in menopause feel so hard… even when you’re doing everything right? If you’ve been stuck eating 1,200 calories, doing more cardio, and still not seeing results, this episode will show you exactly why. This is Part 1 of a real client case study, where I take you inside an actual coaching […]

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    Mast Cells, Histamine, and Perimenopause Explained: MCAS, Anxiety, Estrogen

    In this bonus episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver is joined by Dr. Zachary Rubin, double board certified allergist and immunologist and New York Times bestselling author of All About Allergies, to dig into the connection between histamine, mast cells, and women’s hormonal health. Dr. Rubin breaks down what mast cells are, how histamine works across […]

  • 4 easy ways to eat more fibre, with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

    Sluggish digestion? Energy crash at 3pm? Struggling to lose weight? There could be a surprisingly simple solution. Celebrity chef and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall tells Liz how supporting our gut with more fibre could be one of the most impactful changes we make to our health. They discuss how over 90% of the population are not […]

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    The ADHD Psychiatrist: How to Get Your Focus Back After 40

    Dr. Tracey Marks is a board-certified psychiatrist. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to talk about ADHD in women: why it can go undiagnosed for so long, how to know if you have it, and what you can actually do about it. If you’ve ever felt frozen by […]

  • Eps 412: A New Way to Think About Food and Health with Dr. Robert Kiltz

    Everything you’ve been told about food and hormones is being questioned in this conversation. In this episode, I exchanged thoughts with Dr. Robert Kiltz, a fertility specialist who brings a very different perspective around women’s health. We talk about why so many symptoms in perimenopause and menopause get brushed off as “normal,” and why that […]

  • 64 – Estrogen: separating fear from fact

    Why are so many women still being told estrogen is dangerous? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by oncologist and author of Estrogen Matters, Dr Avrum Bluming, to explore how fear around hormones took hold and why it persisted for so long. They also revisit the evidence behind the Women’s Health Initiative and […]

  • The Reality of Adult Friendship: Here’s Why You’re Lonely & How to Make Real Friends as an Adult

    If you’ve ever felt like making friends as an adult feels impossible, or you’ve looked around and thought, “Where did all my friends go?” – you are not alone.  Or maybe you have friends, and you want deeper connections, but you don’t know how to create it without forcing it. Friendship is hard right now. […]

  • Play therapy rewires the brain! Facing childhood traumas, with The King’s Trust

    Everyone deserves the chance at a fulfilling life. Shauna Tiffany grew up in foster care, feeling ashamed of and responsible for her parents’ choices. Creative play therapy helped her work through her childhood trauma, and now – with the support of The King’s Trust – she’s built her own business doing the same thing for […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – Small Steps When Noone's Watching

    On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the small, unglamorous steps that we take when nobody’s watching, that ultimately get us to where we want to go. For example, I talks about the tiny, seemingly insignificant physio exercises I'm doing every day to help heal from my knee operation – it […]

  • Acupuncture & the Menopause with Lily Lai, PhD, Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner. S7. Ep 13.

    Have you ever considered acupuncture to help support you through — and beyond — the menopause? It’s a fascinating option for women at this stage of life, focusing on restoring balance across the body’s different systems — something many of us need during times of hormonal change. This month’s guest is acupuncturist and Chinese medicine […]

The Menopause Collective

The Menopause Collective is a podcast for people to share their stories of living alongside menopause and how they have overcome barriers and stereotypes to challenge the narrative around menopause and help other women through their advocacy to ‘join the dots’ on menopause and decide what they want to happen next in their lives.

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