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The Courage to Change: A Midlife Vineyard Dream with Sally Evans, Winery Owner & Author. S6. Ep. 13.

Do you have a dream? I bet you do – most of us do! But do you dare to make it happen? It’s easy to feel stuck at this stage of life and wonder, Is this it? The truth is, it’s never too late to make a change, whether big or small. My latest podcast […]
38 mins 06.03.25

The Power of Strength – Staying Physically Strong in Menopause & Beyond with Women’s Health Physiotherapist, Christien Bird. S6. Ep 12.

In this episode, we’re talking about strength – not weight, not size, but pure, functional strength. Because let’s be honest, we can spend way too much time worrying about one and not nearly enough about the other! Strength is vital at any age, but as we hit midlife and beyond, it becomes essential. It boosts […]
37 mins 06.02.25

Christmas Nutrition Tips : Your Guide to a Balanced Festive Season with Jackie Lynch, Nutritionist & Author. S6. Ep 10.

Feeling a little apprehensive about the festive season? It’s not just one day, is it? The celebrations seem to start in early December and go on… and on. Your calendar fills up fast – often with events you’re not even excited about! And let’s face it, most of these involve endless food and drink, which […]
17 mins 19.12.24

Pause, Stretch, Breathe: 2-Minute Yoga Tips for a Calmer Christmas with Libby Stevenson, Menopause Yoga Specialist. S6. Ep. 9.

The build-up to Christmas can be hectic and stressful, and the thought of carving out a full hour for a yoga class (or any workout) when there’s so much to do can just add to the pressure.  This is the 2nd in my 3-part series to help you cope with the challenges of the festive […]
32 mins 12.12.24

The Overworked Woman's Guide to a Stress-Free Christmas with Jess Baker, Chartered Psychologist. S6. Ep. 8.

Christmas can be a lot of fun and create some wonderful memories. But let’s face it, all that festive joy doesn’t happen by accident. Behind the scenes, pulling all the strings and juggling all the plates, there’s usually a woman making the magic happen. We really do take on a lot at this time of […]
36 mins 05.12.24

My Top 10 Menopause-Friendly Foods with Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist & Author. S6. Ep 6.

This is a special episode which shines a spotlight on nutrition to celebrate World Menopause Day, It’s actually a re-release of one of my most popular episodes, which I thought you might like to discover or rediscover, because it’s packed with useful information and foodie tips.  I thought it was important to focus on foods […]
22 mins 18.10.24

HRT: Addressing 12 Key Questions & Myths with Kathy Abernethy, BMS Menopause Specialist. S6. Ep 5.

HRT (or MHT) isn’t natural territory for The Happy Menopause podcast, but as it’s the theme for this year’s World Menopause Day, I thought it would be remiss of me not to cover it. HRT has become a pretty contentious issue in recent years, with a lot of people being very entrenched in the strongly […]
35 mins 18.10.24

Aromatherapy to Support Menopause Symptoms with Amy Anthony, Certified Aromatherapist – S6 Ep. 4.

Aromatherapy is much more complex than just lighting a scented candle. The essential oils of flowers, plants, wood, nuts or seeds can have a powerful effect on the body. In this episode, we explore how aromatherapy might support us in midlife, menopause and beyond.  My guest is Amy Anthony, a certified aromatherapist and aromatherapy educator […]
36 mins 03.10.24

Healing Herbs for the Menopause with Hannah Charman, Medical Herbalist – S6. Ep 3.

Medicinal herbs have been used for centuries to support our health and wellbeing. In fact, some Chinese and Egyptian texts about the use of herbs date back to 3000BC. In this episode I explore the role of herbs in menopause, and how to introduce them into our self-care programme to manage those pesky symptoms.  My […]
37 mins 05.09.24

Moods & Menopause: Managing PMDD in Perimenopause with Dr Lynsay Matthews, Lecturer and PMDD Researcher – S6. Ep 2.

Premenstrual disorders can make life incredibly miserable. Any woman who’s struggled with PMS will know that, and I covered that specific issue in the closing episode to Season 5. This episode is a follow-on from that, as I drill down into PMDD – premenstrual dysphoric disorder.  Although it occurs in the 2nd half of the […]
36 mins 05.09.24