Episodes
Foot Health in Menopause: Common Problems & Practical Solutions with Jubilee Thobejane, Podiatrist. S7. Ep14.
Did you know menopause can affect your feet? From plantar fasciitis and unexpected hard skin to changes in foot shape and structure, hormonal shifts can have a surprisingly significant impact on foot health – and it's something many of us (including me!) have never really thought about. In this episode, I'm joined by registered podiatrist […]
Acupuncture & the Menopause with Lily Lai, PhD, Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner. S7. Ep 13.
Have you ever considered acupuncture to help support you through — and beyond — the menopause? It’s a fascinating option for women at this stage of life, focusing on restoring balance across the body’s different systems — something many of us need during times of hormonal change. This month’s guest is acupuncturist and Chinese medicine […]
Your Joyful Years: Thriving Beyond Menopause, with Joyce Harper, Professor of Reproductive Science. S7. Ep 12.
How do you feel about ageing? Have you started to write yourself off, or are you making the most of life? There’s a reason I called this podcast The Happy Menopause, and that’s because I firmly believe this stage of life is our time. Not an ending, but a door opening to a whole new […]
Never Too Old to Lift with Chris Tiley, Physiotherapist and Strength Expert. S7. Ep 11.
Can you open a jar or do you have to ask someone? Do you carry heavy bags easily or do you expect other people to do the heavy lifting? How physically strong are you? That’s a very important question for women in mid and later life, because the stronger you are, the better your health […]
212 Menopause as Art: Trusting The Design
I currently have six paint samples on my living room wall. They are all technically blue. None of them are the same. Which feels… symbolic. In this episode, I’m thinking about menopause not as art and refinement. As the shift from fluorescent to tonal. From performance to composition. There’s a turtle. There’s London. There’s a […]
211 The Dutch Test vs The Medical Model: Why They Disagree
The DUTCH test has become one of the most talked-about hormone assessments in the menopause space. Some women describe it as illuminating and empowering. Some medical professionals describe it as unnecessary, over-interpreted, or a waste of money. So why the disagreement? In this episode, I step back from the noise and explore what’s actually being […]
209 The Discipline of Not Intervening
There’s a kind of care that looks loving on the surface, yet somehow leaves both the receiver and giver more tense than before. This episode delves into this often unexplored territory. It’s called ‘the discipline of not intervening’. Of course I'm not talking about neglectfulness, but I am talking about healthy restraint. And what […]
Endometriosis & the Perimenopause, with Professor Janice Rymer & Claudia Tye, Endometriosis Nurse Specialist. S7. Ep 10.
Severe period pain? Vomiting? Fainting? It’s not just “one of those things.” These can be symptoms of endometriosis – a condition far more complex than many realise, and which often goes undiagnosed and unsupported, affecting 1 in 10 women. In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Janice Rymer, consultant gynaecologist, and endometriosis nurse specialist Claudia […]
Ageing Creatively: Finding Joy, Confidence & Adventure in Midlife & Beyond, with Jo Moseley, Author & Adventurer. S7. Ep 9.
As we step into a new year, this episode of The Happy Menopause explores what it really means to age creatively – and how we can rediscover joy, confidence and adventure as we grow older. I’m delighted to welcome back Jo Moseley, six years after she first shared her story of breaking down in a […]
204 Menopause: The Portal to Your Power with Carla Wainwright
This conversation is not about ‘surviving’ menopause.It’s about claiming power, pleasure, and potency on the other side of it. Sally sits down with Carla Wainwright, holistic wellness coach, sexual awakening facilitator, and self-described midlife alchemist, for a deeply grounding, myth-shattering conversation about what really happens when women cross the threshold of midlife. With a background […]