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We Talk Menopause

We Talk Menopause is a podcast about all things perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Whether you are at the start of your journey, part way through or finally at the end, this is the place to be to get answers to the menopause questions you didn’t even know you had! The podcast is hosted by Eileen Durward from A.Vogel UK - a certified 3rd Age peri-post menopause instructor, who has helped thousands of women via the A.Vogel helpline and website, workshops and webinars, and across the We Talk Menopause social media channels. Sharing her knowledge and advice, in easily-digestible 8-15 min episodes, Eileen will cover a different topic or symptom each week – to help you gain the knowledge and power to take control of your menopause.

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June 2, 2026 9 mins

5 Reasons Menopause Feels Harder Than It Did for Our Grandmothers

Are you wondering why menopause feels harder today than it did for our mothers and grandmothers? In this podcast, I explore 5 important reasons why modern women may experience more intense menopause and perimenopause symptoms. Many women are told that previous generations “just got on with it”, but the reality is that women today are […]
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May 13, 2026 8 mins

5 Signs Your Nervous System is Overload During Menopause (And How to Fix it)

Have you noticed that noise feels louder, busy places feel overwhelming, or multitasking suddenly feels impossible? During perimenopause and menopause, many women experience something called nervous system overload — but it’s rarely talked about. In this podcast, I share 5 common signs your nervous system may be overwhelmed during menopause, why hormonal changes (especially fluctuating […]
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We Talk Menopause is a podcast about all things perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Whether you are at the start of your journey, part way through or finally at the end, this is the place to be to get answers to the menopause questions you didn’t even know you had!

The podcast is hosted by Eileen Durward from A.Vogel UK - a certified 3rd Age peri-post menopause instructor, who has helped thousands of women via the A.Vogel helpline and website, workshops and webinars, and across the We Talk Menopause social media channels. Sharing her knowledge and advice, in easily-digestible 8-15 min episodes, Eileen will cover a different topic or symptom each week – to help you gain the knowledge and power to take control of your menopause.

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    5 Reasons Menopause Feels Harder Than It Did for Our Grandmothers

    Are you wondering why menopause feels harder today than it did for our mothers and grandmothers? In this podcast, I explore 5 important reasons why modern women may experience more intense menopause and perimenopause symptoms. Many women are told that previous generations “just got on with it”, but the reality is that women today are […]

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    5 Signs Your Nervous System is Overload During Menopause (And How to Fix it)

    Have you noticed that noise feels louder, busy places feel overwhelming, or multitasking suddenly feels impossible? During perimenopause and menopause, many women experience something called nervous system overload — but it’s rarely talked about. In this podcast, I share 5 common signs your nervous system may be overwhelmed during menopause, why hormonal changes (especially fluctuating […]

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    What Every Woman Should Know About Low Libido and the Pink Pill

    Why does women’s sexual health still get treated as an afterthought, and what would it take to finally change that? Cindy Eckert is the founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and the woman behind Addyi, the first and only FDA-approved treatment for low sexual desire in women. In this episode, she explains hypoactive sexual desire […]

  • 100 – Sepsis, UTIs & quadruple amputation: Kim’s story

    Kim Smith went on a family holiday to Spain with a UTI and woke up nine weeks later having lost all four limbs to sepsis. Twice missed by Spanish doctors, Kim's kidney pain and uncontrollable shivering escalated so fast she doesn't remember being flown home. She tells Dr Louise Newson what actually happened, from the […]

  • Stanford Psychologist: 7 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Enjoy Life More

    You don’t have to wait for your life to get easier to start enjoying it.   Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Kelly McGonigal, a renowned health psychologist, award-winning Stanford University lecturer, and bestselling author whose work focuses on stress, resilience, and joy.   She’s here to show you how to feel more alive again […]

  • Fearne: Why your 40s are ace and how to cope with imposter syndrome

    There’s probably a bit too much pressure on reaching a definitive state of happiness isn’t there? It’s just not realistic. So Fearne’s dropping into your feed every week for some honest chat about what’s making her (and you lot) feel great, and what’s making us all feel completely rubbish. This is a cosy little corner […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – Optimisation

    This week on Thursday’s Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about optimisation, and whether our constant quest to look and feel better might actually be making us feel worse. We’re bombarded on social media with advice on how to optimise almost every area of our health and wellbeing. Add in wearables and apps tracking everything […]

  • You Don’t Need More Clothes: Chellie Carlson Shares the Style Shift Every Woman Over 50 Needs

    You are not born with style, you learn it. And when it comes to personal style after 50, it’s never too late to figure out what makes you feel comfortable, confident, and completely yourself. This week, we’re joined by stylist Chellie Carlson to talk about creating a wardrobe and personal style that actually works for women over 50. And […]

  • Subtle skin ‘tweakments’ for the ultimate confidence boost – with Dr Maude Calveley

    How can we address the visible signs of ageing, while ensuring the results still look natural? Liz is joined by Ouronyx aesthetics doctor Dr Maude Calveley to explore how facial fat, muscles and even bone structure change as we age. They discuss subtle enhancements, from Botox to biostimulators, why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and how […]

  • Ep 544: Train Your Brain to Lose Weight in Menopause With or Without a GLP-1

    If you’ve been struggling with food urges and wondering whether a GLP-1 is the answer, this episode is for you. The more I learn about GLP-1s, the more I see how closely some of what they address connects with the ThINNER Peace process I created almost 20 years ago. The difference is in how we […]

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    Melinda French Gates Is Fighting to Close the Menopause Funding Gap

    In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Melinda French Gates, philanthropist and founder of Pivotal, to talk about her call for a “menopause revolution” — including the $215 million in new funding for women’s health she announced in her New York Times essay, bringing her total investment in women’s health […]

  • Ep. 235 – Desire, Guilt, and Pleasure – the Psychology of Sex at Midlife with Dr. Michael Bader

    In this fascinating episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Dr. Michael Bader, a psychoanalyst with over 45 years of experience, for a deep dive into the psychology of sexual desire, pleasure, and the often-unexamined beliefs that shape our erotic lives. Together, they explore why sexual excitement is not simply a biological drive that bursts […]

  • 99 – Gut health, hormones & food noise with Dominique Ludwig

    Nutritionist Dominique Ludwig, author of No NonsenseNutrition, explains why your gut controls your hormones and hunger. Dominique trained at King's College and has spent 20 years in clinical practice, working with around 4,500m people before writing the book that turns her clinic advice, and the recipes behind it, into something anyone can use at home. […]

  • 232: Bald & Bougie: Why Your Hairline Is Ghosting You. HAIR-LOSS TRUTHS AND TREATMENTS

    (00:00:00) 232: Bald & Bougie: Why Your Hairline Is Ghosting You. HAIR-LOSS TRUTHS AND TREATMENTS (00:00:06) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy (00:00:28) Hair Loss Statistics: A Growing Concern (00:05:34) Medical Treatments: Hormone Manipulation (00:14:40) Blood Flow Therapies: Minoxidil and Beyond (00:18:46) Surgical Solutions: Hair Transplants and More (00:21:57) Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Natural Approach (00:26:28) Over-the-Counter […]

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    The Migraine Doctor: Botox, Supplements, Hormones & What Actually Works

    If you get migraines, headaches that knock you out for the day, or symptoms you can’t quite explain, this episode is for you. Today, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Huma Sheikh, a board-certified neurologist and Harvard-trained headache specialist, to answer the questions so many people have about migraines: What actually causes them? What triggers them? […]

  • This One Episode Will Motivate You to Change Your Entire Life

    This episode is a MUST-listen.  If you’ve ever felt behind, scared, stuck, or doubting yourself, you need to hit play.  Today, Mel sits down with someone who has been a mentor from afar for more than 12 years. Mel says she would not be where she is today without the person sitting across from her. […]

  • Stop Making Excuses: How to Change Your Life Right Now

    This episode is a MUST-listen.  If you’ve ever felt behind, scared, stuck, or doubting yourself, you need to hit play.  Today, Mel sits down with someone who has been a mentor from afar for more than 12 years. Mel says she would not be where she is today without the person sitting across from her. […]

  • What if the universe is trying to tell you something? How to trust your intuition

    Do you ever feel like the universe is trying to tell you something? Call it spirituality, intuition, or science… we’ve all had moments that feel like a bit of a sign – a gentle nudge in a certain direction. In this episode, Fearne looks at the Happy Place moments that have explored the things we […]

  • 7 ways to stop mindless snacking without relying on willpower

    Do you find you’re struggling with self-discipline when it comes to healthy eating? Liz explores what drives us to reach for the biscuit tin – and shares ways to adapt your environment to reduce cravings without relying on willpower alone. Plus: Is HRT making me constipated? What causes hair thinning in midlife, whether exosomes are […]

We Talk Menopause

We Talk Menopause is a podcast about all things perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Whether you are at the start of your journey, part way through or finally at the end, this is the place to be to get answers to the menopause questions you didn’t even know you had! The podcast is hosted by Eileen […]

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