Women's Health

Women's Health is your destination for compelling, stand-out series that touch on all aspects of women's health. While each series may focus on a different topic, they're united in their commitment to candid conversations that destigmatize women's health issues and highlight real life people. This channel features the following podcasts: menopause: unmuted; Tales from the Uterus. This podcast feed is powered by Pfizer.

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September 17, 2025 28 mins

Living Fully with Ulcerative Colitis feat. Sunny Anderson

Cooking show host Sunny Anderson was only nineteen when she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. But as Sunny puts it, “it sure as heck didn’t pick the weak one!” Alongside board certified gastroenterologist Dr. Aja McCutchen, our guests discuss how this disease specifically affects women and Sunny shares her […]
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December 4, 2024 23 mins

menopause: unmuted: Maricia’s Story: On finding purpose and joy post-menopause

In this episode, Maricia offers a candid look at her menopause journey, which has unfolded over decades. Despite dealing with hot flashes in her seventies, Maricia continues to approach this stage of life with positivity, showing women that aging can be a time of empowerment and reinvention. With warmth and humor, she discusses her approach […]
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November 20, 2024 25 mins

menopause: unmuted: Edi’s Story: On accepting the invitation of menopause

In this episode, Edi shares her powerful story of navigating menopause and the growth she experienced through this transitional life stage. Beginning her journey at the start of the pandemic, she faced physical symptoms, including hot flashes, stiffness, and vertigo, in addition to significant emotional changes.  Rather than feeling defeated, she used these challenges to […]
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November 6, 2024 26 mins

menopause: unmuted: Kwavi’s Story: On thriving and redefining yourself through menopause

In this inspiring episode, Kwavi shares her journey of redefining life after 50 and helping other women do the same. As a certified life coach, she encourages women to see midlife as a time of growth, joy, and self-discovery. Kwavi discusses her own experiences with menopause and aging, challenging societal expectations, and embracing this stage […]
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October 23, 2024 23 mins

menopause: unmuted: Patty’s Story: On becoming bolder through menopause

In this episode, Patty shares her journey through perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the physical and emotional symptoms she faced, such as night sweats, migraines, and anxiety. Initially unaware of the menopause connection, she sought medical advice that helped her understand her changing body. She also found that many of her friends and coworkers were going […]
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Women's Health is your destination for compelling, stand-out series that touch on all aspects of women's health. While each series may focus on a different topic, they're united in their commitment to candid conversations that destigmatize women's health issues and highlight real life people. This channel features the following podcasts: menopause: unmuted; Tales from the Uterus. This podcast feed is powered by Pfizer.
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    Living Fully with Ulcerative Colitis feat. Sunny Anderson

    Cooking show host Sunny Anderson was only nineteen when she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. But as Sunny puts it, “it sure as heck didn’t pick the weak one!” Alongside board certified gastroenterologist Dr. Aja McCutchen, our guests discuss how this disease specifically affects women and Sunny shares her […]

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    menopause: unmuted: Maricia’s Story: On finding purpose and joy post-menopause

    In this episode, Maricia offers a candid look at her menopause journey, which has unfolded over decades. Despite dealing with hot flashes in her seventies, Maricia continues to approach this stage of life with positivity, showing women that aging can be a time of empowerment and reinvention. With warmth and humor, she discusses her approach […]

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    menopause: unmuted: Edi’s Story: On accepting the invitation of menopause

    In this episode, Edi shares her powerful story of navigating menopause and the growth she experienced through this transitional life stage. Beginning her journey at the start of the pandemic, she faced physical symptoms, including hot flashes, stiffness, and vertigo, in addition to significant emotional changes.  Rather than feeling defeated, she used these challenges to […]

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    menopause: unmuted: Kwavi’s Story: On thriving and redefining yourself through menopause

    In this inspiring episode, Kwavi shares her journey of redefining life after 50 and helping other women do the same. As a certified life coach, she encourages women to see midlife as a time of growth, joy, and self-discovery. Kwavi discusses her own experiences with menopause and aging, challenging societal expectations, and embracing this stage […]

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    menopause: unmuted: Patty’s Story: On becoming bolder through menopause

    In this episode, Patty shares her journey through perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the physical and emotional symptoms she faced, such as night sweats, migraines, and anxiety. Initially unaware of the menopause connection, she sought medical advice that helped her understand her changing body. She also found that many of her friends and coworkers were going […]

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    menopause: unmuted: Darlene & Ben: On age-gap love through menopause

    In this episode, Darlene and Ben share their unconventional love story, which was challenged and strengthened by Darlene’s menopause experience. Although Ben is 20 years younger than Darlene, he has proven to be an exemplary partner and source of support for Darlene as she struggled with menopause symptoms. In addition to the broader impact of […]

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    menopause: unmuted: Stephanie & Karen: On friendship through cancer and menopause

    This episode shares the stories of Stephanie and Karen, two friends based in the north of England. In addition to both experiencing menopause, Stephanie and Karen both battled with breast cancer. The two have supported each other through “the really big stuff” and underscore the importance of strong friendships in midlife. This episode demonstrates that […]

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    menopause: unmuted: Suzanne & Becky: On sisterhood, freedom, and embracing change

    This episode features sisters Suzanne and Becky, as they reflect on their menopause journeys. Although they have similar outlooks on this stage of life, Suzanne entered perimenopause after undergoing surgery to manage symptoms due to uterine fibroids. In the episode, Becky and Suzanne recount their mother’s avoidant approach to menopause and more broadly, on differing […]

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    menopause: unmuted: Karen & Mark: On good communication through marriage and menopause

    The debut episode of this season features couple Karen and Mark, who got married in the midst of Karen’s menopause journey. Tender, uplifting, and honest: their story captures how good communication through the menopause experience can help strengthen a relationship. Karen has used her own experiences to help other women, and Mark adds an invaluable […]

  • Strength Training in Menopause with Katalyst Coach Megan Hart

    In day two of my training workshop, I’m joined by Coach Megan Hart to break down how to strength train for fat loss and body recomposition in menopause.  We cover why body composition matters more than BMI, the difference between weight loss and fat loss, and how losing weight without lifting can lead to a […]

  • Afl 62 ~ Autisme en de overgang

    We hebben het in deze podcast al vaak over ADHD en de overgang gehad. En dat neurodivergente vrouwen vaker laster hebben van hormonale stemmingsklachten en overprikkeling. Dat geldt al helemaal voor vrouwen met autisme, een bijna vergeten groep, maar ook voor hen geldt dat een diagnose vaak pas in de perimenopauze gesteld wordt. Omdat ze […]

  • Healthcare Explained: What You Really Need to Know with Expert Rebecca Bloom

    Insurance coverage is confusing—and that confusion hurts people when they’re sick.  In this episode Rebecca Bloom, attorney, longtime women’s health advocate, and author of When Women Get Sick, explains how to navigate the healthcare and insurance landscape so you get the care and support you need. We cover choosing the right coverage, understanding in-network vs. […]

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    The Perimenopause Masterclass: Anxiety, Brain Fog, Broken Sleep, Weight Gain & GLP-1s

    In this episode of “unPAUSED,” Dr. Mary Claire Haver answers the questions she gets asked most, sitting down solo to address what perimenopause actually is, why it starts in the brain before it ever shows up in bloodwork, and why so many women experiencing anxiety, brain fog, broken sleep, and unexplained weight gain are dismissed, […]

  • Ep. 212 – An Ovarian Cancer Journey of Self Advocacy with NP Tammy O'Rourke

    In this profoundly moving and eye-opening episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Dr. Tammy O’Rourke, a Nurse Practitioner with a PhD and a leading voice in hormone health. While their last conversation focused on advocating for patients, this time, Dr. O’Rourke shares a harrowing personal health journey that began with symptoms easily dismissed as menopausal—bloating, […]

  • How Light Is Affecting Your Sleep, Stress & Long-Term Health with Dr Martin Moore-Ede

    In this week’s episode of Take a Breath, I’m joined by Dr Martin Moore-Ede — one of the world’s leading experts in circadian science and the health impacts of light. After more than 40 years of research, his work reveals something most of us never even think about… how the light we’re exposed to every […]

  • 53 – Rosie Viva on bipolar disorder, hormones and mental health

    In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by model and author Rosie Viva, who speaks openly about her experience of living with bipolar disorder, something she also explores in her book, Completely Normal and Totally Fine. Rosie shares her journey to diagnosis in her early twenties, the challenges of being misunderstood, and the reality […]

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    Ready to Start Dating Again? This Is the Advice I Wish I Had

    If you’ve been through a heartbreak, a divorce, or a relationship that just quietly fell apart and you’re trying to figure out what comes next, this episode is for you. In this candid solo Q&A, Tamsen answers the dating questions women in midlife are actually asking but rarely say out loud. Whether you’re freshly out […]

  • Eps 401: What to Do When Progress Isn’t Showing

    Why does your progress suddenly go backwards in midlife… even when you’re doing everything right? If you’ve ever felt like things were finally working; your sleep, your energy, your routines and then suddenly it all slides backwards, you’re not alone. I’m unpacking why setbacks happen in this phase of life, especially during perimenopause, and why […]

  • The Gut Health Episode: Harvard Doctor Reveals What’s Normal (and What’s Not)

    If you’ve ever wondered whether your bloating is normal, what your poop is supposed to look like, or why your stomach seems to have a mind of its own… you are definitely not the only one.  This conversation is hilarious, science-backed, and packed with the answers to questions we all have but rarely ask.  By […]

  • Carol Vorderman: My ‘facelift’ became folklore! Can women have beauty and brains?

    It’s an age-old question: can women have both brains and beauty? (Spoiler: obviously yes!) Broadcaster Carol Vorderman says the more people comment on her body… the more thigh high boots and tight skirts she’ll wear! In this chat with Fearne, Carol charts her early life, from her family running away with the circus, to living […]

  • Can LED face masks smooth wrinkles (and which colours are best)?

    Have you ever wondered how LED face masks actually work to rejuvenate your skin? Liz shares her thoughts on light therapy and explains how to match your colour to your skin concern. Plus: why smear tests can be more painful after menopause, the difference between sachet and pill vitamins and how Liz organises her wellbeing routine. In this episode: • Why smear tests can be more painful after menopause (and […]

  • Is My HRT Actually Working? 5 Signs You're On The Wrong Dose – With Dr Naomi Potter

    How do you know if your HRT dose is right? In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter explains how to tell whether your HRT is actually working – and why finding the right dose is rarely as simple as 'more or less'. Naomi breaks down the biggest signs that your Hormone Replacement Therapy may need […]

  • Cooked weight vs raw weight: How I log my protein

    If you’re tracking your food but unsure whether to log your protein cooked or raw, this episode is for you. This is a quick, practical breakdown of how I log protein and why it matters, especially if you’re working toward fat loss in menopause. When protein cooks, it loses water and typically shrinks by about […]

  • Is alcohol doing more damage in midlife than you realise? – with Prof David Nutt

    Most of us know alcohol isn’t ideal for our health. But the specific ways it affects the brain, gut, hormones and our sleep, and why those effects become more pronounced as we age, are less well understood. Leading psychiatrist and neuropsychopharmacologist Prof David Nutt joins Liz to explain exactly what happens in the body from the […]

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    How to Find the Meaning of Your Life (From Harvard's #1 Happiness Expert)

    Arthur C. Brooks is a happiness expert, Harvard University professor, and best-selling author. You live a good life, but you still feel unhappy. You put yourself out there, but every relationship seems to fail. You have your dream job, but something feels off. What is going on? In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Arthur […]

  • Eps 400: Why Your Midlife Symptoms Aren’t Just Hormones with Crystal Andrus Morisette

    No one tells you that the real shift in midlife isn’t just physical… It’s personal. In this conversation, we’re unpacking something that doesn’t get talked about enough,  how so many of us have been taught to override our needs, push through, and take care of everyone else… until our body finally says “I can’t keep […]

  • Bonus: When hormones are missed in mental health

    In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by mental health nurses Jayne and Diane to discuss the often overlooked role of hormones in women’s mental health. Drawing on their experience working in mental health services, they share how hormonal changes are rarely considered when women present with symptoms such as anxiety, depression or mood […]

  • This Simple Mindset Shift Will Change the Way You See Your Life

    Life doesn’t always go according to plan.  And even the changes you choose can bring uncertainty, questions, and moments where you wonder what’s next.  Today’s episode will show you how to move forward and find something better on the other side.  In it, Mel sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist, expert on […]

  • If Nothing Seems to Be Going Your Way, Listen to This

    Life doesn’t always go according to plan.  And even the changes you choose can bring uncertainty, questions, and moments where you wonder what’s next.  Today’s episode will show you how to move forward and find something better on the other side.  In it, Mel sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist, expert on […]

  • “I wish I was chic-er!” Fearne on personal style and learning new skills

    What’s been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s here with more chat about what’s putting her and the Happy Place team in a good mood, and what’s feeling a bit rubbish …and Fearne has really really been feeling rubbish this week… This […]

Women's Health

Women’s Health is your destination for compelling, stand-out series that touch on all aspects of women’s health. While each series may focus on a different topic, they’re united in their commitment to candid conversations that destigmatize women’s health issues and highlight real life people. This channel features the following podcasts: menopause: unmuted; Tales from the […]

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