Episodes
Menopause and mindset – Dr Mary Ann Lumsden | Episode 91
How does menopause affect your mindset and how does your mindset affect your menopause? Is there a connection between the way we think and the way we experience menopause? Find out more in this session… Prof Mary Ann Lumsden is Hon Professor of Medical Education & Gynaecology, at the University of Glasgow. She retired […]
Menopause and Cancer – Antonia de Gier | Episode 84
Can natural approaches help after a menopause and cancer diagnosis? The experience can be devastating, but what steps can you take to support your recovery and get back to good health? Antonia de Gier is a registered nutritional therapist, who has trained at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) to understand the latest research in […]
Top Tips for Permanent Weight Management – Nigel Denby
Do you know what’s going on with your weight during perimenopause and menopause? Do you want to understand what you can do to achieve permanent weight management? Find out in the episode with Nigel Denby of Harley Street at Home. Nigel Denby is a registered dietitian, author of ten successful nutrition books and a broadcaster […]
Sleep with Dr Justine Setchell and Dr Jessica Baron Ep 09
Our sleep patterns can go haywire during menopause, so what can you do to get a good night’s sleep? In this episode we look at why sleep can be so elusive during menopause and what you can do about it. Our guests on this Podcast are Dr Justine Setchell and Dr Jessica Baron of Hormone […]
"I sat down for five years" Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to radical self care.
Oh just two black UK based women in their fifties talking about menopause. No biggie! First episode! Fashion Creative and Embracer of Life, Karen Arthur chats with Women’s Health and Hormone Coach, Personal Trainer and co-author Pamela Windle about grief, Lockdown, Black Lives Matter and how her radical approach to self care helped her heal […]
Menopodcast Season 6 Episode 6
We’re calling it done. This is our last episode of the podcast (at least until Sarah finally starts going through Menopause herself and can add anything new…) We’ve had laughs, we’ve read a lot of great books, we’ve learned a lot, we’ve interviewed smart, interesting women – and we’re both moving on to other projects. […]
Menopodcast Season 6 Episode 5
Author Susan P. Mattern’s book is subtitled “The Science, History and Meaning of Menopause,” so you know we had to read it! It’s filled with fascinating concepts: about Menopause as an adaptation by Homo Sapiens to help keep our species thriving, and about the idea that Menopause is a Cultural Syndrome, only having been named […]
Menopodcast Season 6 Episode 4
Sometimes science decides to look at things we think are common sense and quantify them. OK, fine, science, have a good time. We could have already told you that having people in your life with whom you can talk about Menopause would be a good thing – both online and in person. And now you […]
Menopodcast Season 6 Episode 3
This episode was inspired by an article we found on NextAvenue.org, which asks whether the stigma regarding talking about Menopause is lessening. Has it gone mainstream, they wonder, because Gywneth Paltrow talked about her own perimenopause, and Grace & Frankie had a sex-toys-for-older-ladies storyline? We say: Not yet it hasn’t. BUT there are good signs […]
Menopodcast Season 6 Episode 2
In big news for the Menopause community, there’s a study published in the Lancet showing an increased risk of Breast Cancer from taking HRT. Could be double the risk previously thought. So, as always, it’s important to check with your medical professional to assess your personal risk. Plus it turns out the UK is experiencing […]