Episodes

154: REPLAY Dr Vikram Talaulikar: Straight facts about hormone therapy
Send us a text This podcast originally ran on October 21, 2023. This week we get down to basics, and basics are exactly what we need in this confusing world right now. This is THE podcast to listen to if you are confused about all things to do with taking hormone therapy. Dr Vikram Sinai […]

150: Cracking the perimenopause code with Jessica Barac
Send us a text Jessica Barac is a registered nutritionist, personal trainer, and the founder of What The Menopause, a women's health platform of over 950,000 women globally. After struggling with perimenopause in her late 30s and receiving little support from traditional healthcare, Jessica made it her mission to crack the perimenopause code and regain […]

Kay & Jenni – The Healing Power of Sewing and Creativity In Menopause
Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh are a bright, colourful breath of fresh air. In today’s conversation, Jenni and Kay share how they got into sewing, what they have done with this connection, their experiences with perimenopause and menopause (of course!) and… wait for it… how their passion takes them to Hawaii. Yes, they are in […]

Brewing Change: Katie Taylor on the Latte Lounge and Breaking the Menopause Stigma
SUMMARY In this episode of Unpause the Menopause, host Morven speaks with Katie Taylor, CEO and founder of the Latte Lounge, about her personal journey through menopause and the importance of supporting women during this life stage. They discuss the evolution of menopause awareness, barriers to accessing support, and the role of workplaces in […]

Breaking Barriers: Fay Reid on Championing Menopause Awareness in the Black Community
SUMMARY Fay Reid, founder of 9to5 Menopause, shares her personal menopause journey and the need for representation of black women in the menopause conversation. She emphasises the importance of exercise and a holistic approach to managing symptoms. Fay advocates for better support for black women in the workplace and challenges the taboos surrounding menopause. She […]

#131 – Story Session: How Early Menopause Led to Food Freedom with Sarah Dosanjh
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! Ever feel like life throws you a curveball (or three) that changes everything? Tune in as we chat with Sarah Dosanjh, who went from being a police officer to a psychotherapist and binge-eating coach after facing early menopause in […]

Ep. 144 – Timing of HRT with Karen Martel
Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around perimenopause and menopause. In today’s chat, I welcome back Karen Martel of the Hormone Solutions Podcast and we have a chat about the most […]

I felt like I had been run over by a car!
Season 7 Episode 9! “I felt like I had been run over by a car!” This weeks guest is founder and CEO Apinke Efiong who joined me to talk about her approach to wellbeing and her passion for skincare borne from her own symptoms during peri-menopause. Nigerian born now UK based Apinke, launched her brand […]

Know your normal! Get yourself checked!
Menopause Whilst Black Season SEVEN Episode FOUR! Our guest for Episode 4 of S7 is none other than *drum roll please* Dr Aziza Sesay ‘Know your normal! Get yourself checked!” Dr. Aziza Sesay is a GP, GP educator, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Host, Speaker and a well-regarded health content creator. Dr. Sesay is particularly noted […]

Season 7 Trailer
Welcome to Season 7 of Menopause Whilst Black the Podcast! The podcast committed to sharing the stories of Black women* in any stage of menopause, primarily based in the UK. Founder and host Karen Arthur introduces the eagerly awaited seventh season of MWB. Menopause is a transition, often natural (sometimes medically induced), but inevitable and […]