Episodes
Ep. 188 – Breast Health: what's necessary and what's not with Dr. Jenn Simmons
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of “Not Your Mother’s Menopause,” host Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back integrative oncologist and breast surgeon Dr. Jenn Simmons for their annual conversation. As we enter Breast Health Awareness Month, Dr. Simmons presents a compelling critique of the current screening paradigm, challenging long-held beliefs about mammograms. She delves into […]
Ep. 180 – From Stiff to Strong, the interview with Leah Vachani and Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this special episode, we’re sharing Dr. Lovely’s interview from the Women Aging Powerfully Summit with host Leah Vachani. With 20 years of clinical experience in women’s physical and mental health, Dr. Lovely pulled back the curtain on Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause (MSM)—a debilitating but rarely discussed condition tied to estrogen loss. Here are the […]
I Wish I Had This Superpower When I Was Younger!
Menopause Whist Black Season 8, episode 3 is with womens health and hormone coach, Pamela Windle. Pamela is a certified international women’s health coach, speaker, and menstruation and menopause consultant for the workplace, with over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She has received training from The Integrated Women’s Health Institute […]
I'm a Physician! Yet Dr Google was my friend!
Our guest for Season Eight Episode two is Dr Ayana Gibbs. ‘I’m a Physician! Yet Dr Google was my friend” Dr. Ayana Gibbs is a psychiatrist and hormone health specialist with over 20 years of experience across the NHS, academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and private practice. She is passionate about improving access to evidence-based mental […]
Getting the Right Care is a Lottery!
FRESH! Menopause Whist Black Season Eight! Our guest for Episode ONE of our new season is Cordelia Asamoah ‘Getting the Right Care is a Lottery!” ‘Dee’ Asamoah is Founding director of Cabot Theydon, a procurement consultancy which helps organisations develop processes and procedures to streamline buying activities and optimise spending power. She is also a […]
Ep. 162 – Personalized Medicine with Andrea Nakayama
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. Today I welcome functional nutritionist and educator Andrea Nakayama to the show. It was delightful to meet her face to face […]
Ep. 157 – Rethinking Nourishment with Barb Sheldon
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. If you think today’s episode is a “diet” episode, think again! We are talking about food for nourishment aside from the […]
Season Seven Soundbites and more!
Season 7 Episode 11! “Season Seven Soundbites and more!!” This final episode of Season Seven is a round up of some of my favourite bits from all our guests. The bits that stuck and the words I’d love you to remember. From Symptoms to Solutions, this is a reminder that once your menopause care is nailed, […]
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 […]