Episodes
Thelma Mensah – Representing the Dynamic Menopausal Woman
Thelma is a former celebrity publicist and has spent the past ten years as a women’s health coach, encouraging black women and women of colour into deep, radical nourishing self and health care. Thelma sees ageing as a plus and something that makes us “extra wise, seasoned, and spicy – let’s face it nobody wants […]
My body has taken a battering…I've eaten the real Maureen!
In conversation with … Parenting Consultant at ParentLab, Menopause educator at MAMM and grief supporter with The Kitchen Table, Maureen Anderson . Jamaican heritage and Birmingham born Maureen is a gatherer of people and a calm voice within the menopause space. We talk about how grief has impacted her life and her menopause and how […]
"Bonus! A year of Menopause Whilst Black: What I've learnt"
Bonus New Year Episode! Host Karen Arthur shares a big fat thank you and recap of all her podcast guests for S1 and S2 and some of the lessons learnt from a year in this menopause podcasting space. Featured Links: Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause Podcast. Michelle Moore – Real Wins book. Black Menopause and Beyond […]
"I Noticed That My Summer Fan Was Still Going Strong In November!"
In conversation with Angie Greaves – Radio presenter (Spectrum, Choice, Magic, and now Smooth FM), Voiceover artist and Fashion lover. British born, mum of two, Angie shares her love of her parents home Barbados. We talk about moving into Menopause as a popular radio presenter, how she is adapting her lifestyle to suit her new […]
Talk, Talk and Talk Some More…Especially To Your Daughters!
In conversation with … Anita Powell, Bedfordshire based Menopause Campaigner, Community worker and award winning radio host, co-founder of safe space Black Women in Menopause and podcast founder. Anita speaks frankly about her experience of peri-menopause, including the distress of hair loss and how she is rethinking her approach to her own health and ageing […]
I've Worked Really Hard To Get This Confidence! I'm Going To Own That!
In conversation with … Olympian, Life Coach, Mentor, Trainer, Mum and Wife, Michelle Griffith-Robinson. Ambassador for DiabetesUK, Womens Aid, Menopause Charity, Kit Heath Jewellery and writer for Womens Health Magazine UK. A woman with energy and confidence in buckets! We talk about her peri-menopause experience so far and how an Olympian training and positive mindset, […]
'Bants' and Rants With Two Plant-based Eating, Partying Friends For Life.
In conversation with … Officially Flexitarians Claudette aka ‘Dimple’ and Pamela aka ‘Royalty P’, long term friends and raving buddies with a shared love of plant-based food, eating out, partying and life! We discuss starting a platform to uplift the Black Community during a global pandemic. Pamela talks about her open Myoectomy to treat Fibroids […]
My Mum Going Through The Change Was Just Big People Tings!
In conversation with … Lorna Hamilton-Brown MBE, full time Artist and Craftivist and bold lippy wearer based in Hastings, East Sussex. Dubbed ‘The Banksy of Knitting’, Lorna and I discuss the lack of menopausal vocabulary that made it difficult for her to understand her menopause transition – the importance of being able to join up […]
It's Not All 'Grumpy With A Fan' – I Want To TalkAbout The Icky Stuff!
In conversation with … Natasha Landers, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Interior Designer and daughter of the late Ras Malachi – Spiritual Advisor to Bob Marley. We discuss her Endometriosis diagnosis and treatment by the medical profession, early onset Peri-Menopause and a welcome newborn surprise, the importance of talking more openly about the menopause in the […]
Trees, Words and Hope. Welcoming the light between the cracks.
Karen Arthur in conversation with Jackee Holder – Coach Facilitator, Author of 4 books, journalling expert, nature lover and tree enthusiast shares her story. Jackee’s website http://www.jackeeholder.com/ Instagram @Jackeeholderinspires Latest book Writing with Fabulous Trees Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, Christiane Northrup White Supremacy in the Coaching Industry, Dream and Do Podcast by Nicola Rae-Wickham Sarah […]