Episodes
Dr Monica Williams – The Whole Menopause and let's talk about Women of Colour
It is very clear that Dr Monica Williams cares deeply for people and their complete wellbeing. It seems she always has done, as though caring is written into her DNA. Having trained originally as a paediatrician, and worked in family medicine for over 25 years, Dr Monica now takes care of as many […]
Michelle Baines – My personal path to becoming a Menopause Warrior
We’re back to round off Season 5, all with a fresh new look and more fabulous guests. It is SO good to have you here. Thank-you for your continued support and feedback. It is thanks to today’s guest, that we go right back to our roots. The reason Real Menopause Talk was set up […]
Victoria Hardy – My Menopause, My Journal, My Rules and her personal Transformationn
If you’re a friend of the show, you will remember the lovely Victoria Hardy from Season 3, when she talked about how surgical menopause changed her life at home and at work, the struggles, frustrations and the way she handled the hurdles – powerfully, I would say. We get to catch up with her here, […]
Debs Wallbank – From Meno Hell to Menopausitivity
Debs Wallbank is what she says she is: Menopausitivity! But it wasn’t always like that. Her story starts in a way that many of us may be familiar with – fatigue, confusion and brain fog. Her list of symptoms then expands into joint aches, itchy skin, depression and many more. She says herself that there […]
Emily Barclay – Your Perigodmother
Emily Barclay was training for and taking part in triathlons and iron man competitions when she was suddenly struck by debilitating fatigue, seemingly out of nowhere. She had no idea what had hit her and caused such a dramatic change in her physical (and consequently mental) capabilities and being. So she set about getting to […]
23: Dr Lina Safro: Managing Menopausal Symptoms
Dr Lina Safro and I sat down to discuss the management and treatment of menopausal symptoms, specifically we talk about MHT or menopausal hormone therapy. We also touch on the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial findings which severly disrupted the use of MHT's in 2002 and continues to cause fear amongst some women and […]
21: Dr Marita Long: Talking to your GP
This chat with Dr Marita Long ticked a bucket list for me and brings a long list of important topics to the table that I know you will love and learn so much from! Marita was open to answering all of my questions, was honest about gender bias and education gaps that exist in the […]
Dr Shahzadi Harper – The Perimenopause Solution and how to get your sparkle back
Dr Shahzadi Harper started her career as an NHS GP but knew she had more to achieve in the future. She now runs The Harper Clinic which specialises in Menopause and is co-author of The Perimenopause Solution, which I highly recommend. Symptoms she sees in clients every day include low sex drive, low confidence and […]
Depression – Dr Clare Spencer Ep 39
Changes in mood are a symptom of the menopause. Some women develop depression, and some may have experienced it before. So how do you tell what’s going on and what you can do about it? With some expert advice is Dr Clare Spencer from My Menopause Centre. Access a transcript of this Podcast here: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-depression-2 […]
Nicci Harvey – Know Your Menopause: from hysterectomy to Meno Warrior
Nicci is a married mum who was born here, grew up in South Africa and recently moved back to the UK. After her hysterectomy due to fibroids, she found herself barely capable of even the smallest daily tasks such as taking a shower and was totally unprepared for such a radical change to her character […]