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The Menopause Sisters

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The Menopause Sisters show is presented by Dr Claire, an Advanced Menopause Specialist, and her sister, Caroline a trauma informed yoga teacher with a special interest in menopause. Speaking to a variety of guests, all experts in their field, they aim to help women navigate the physiological and psychological symptoms of the menopause from a holistic perspective. No two women are the same, unique in their own way and all individuals, so too are their menopause journeys. Dr Claire and Caroline hope to help make this transition a positive experience for women, inviting time for reflection, inspiration and personal growth. @themenopausesisters on Instagram & Facebookwww.themenopausesisters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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March 10, 2024 ∙ 41 mins

Sarah Newman: Cancer and Exercise specialist, Breast Cancer Rehab Coach and founder of Get Me Back

WARNING: The topic of child loss is discussed Sarah Newman is a Cancer & Exercise specialist and Breast Cancer Rehab Coach. Sarah founded her company Get Me Back to offer specialist fitness training for women affected by cancer. Experiencing first-hand the benefits exercise had on her own cancer recovery, she wanted to create an accessible place where women […]
February 15, 2024 ∙ 32 mins

Dr Alison Macbeth: Breast Cancer & Menopause Treatment

https://healthinmenopause.co.uk/Dr Alison Macbeth is a Breast Speciality Doctor in an NHS Breast Unit in Glasgow and is passionate about meeting the often overlooked needs of women in all stages of treatment and recovery from breast cancer, and also those with a high-risk family history of breast cancer. She was inspired to start a menopause clinic […]
December 1, 2023 ∙ 39 mins

Dr Sunila Prasad: Acupuncture for Menopause

Dr Sunila Prasad is a Paediatric doctor and having seen where alternative medical approaches can complement conventional treatment, she trained in Acupuncture. Her experience in the NHS, alongside her training in Acupuncture, enables her to treat patients through a truly holistic lens. She holds additional competencies in facial enhancement acupuncture, pregnancy, fertility and menopause. She […]
November 16, 2023 ∙ 38 mins

Dr Nighat Arif: Intersectionality in Women's Health

The Knowledge is an inclusive women’s health guide from a female GP, women’s health care specialist, educator, campaigner, broadcaster and advocate for underserved communities Dr Nighat Arif. Dr Nighat Arif is a GP specialising in women’s health and family planning with over 16 years of experience in the NHS and private practice. She is based […]
September 21, 2023 ∙ 31 mins

Dr Ali Rismani: Blood Clots

Dr Claire & Caroline talk to Dr Ali Rismani about the overall risk of blood clots, the risk with HRT and how to reduce your risk of blood clots. Dr Rismani is a Consultant Haematologist and clinical Lead for haematology based in London. He graduated from Imperial College Medical School in 2001, completing his specialist […]

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The Menopause Sisters show is presented by Dr Claire, an Advanced Menopause Specialist, and her sister, Caroline a trauma informed yoga teacher with a special interest in menopause. Speaking to a variety of guests, all experts in their field, they aim to help women navigate the physiological and psychological symptoms of the menopause from a holistic perspective. No two women are the same, unique in their own way and all individuals, so too are their menopause journeys. Dr Claire and Caroline hope to help make this transition a positive experience for women, inviting time for reflection, inspiration and personal growth.

 

@themenopausesisters on Instagram & Facebook

www.themenopausesisters.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Menopause Sisters show is presented by Dr Claire, an Advanced Menopause Specialist, and her sister, Caroline a trauma informed yoga teacher with a special interest in menopause. Speaking to a variety of guests, all experts in their field, they aim to help women navigate the physiological and psychological symptoms of the menopause from a holistic perspective. No two women are the […]

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