Episodes
Breaking Through Blocks
Send us a text If you're frustrated and feel like giving up on achieving certain things in life, because no matter what you do, you just can't seem to make it happen, then this episode is for you! Discover why, no matter how hard you focus on something, or how much motivation and effort you […]
Letting go of Anxiety
Send us a text Anxiety is a symptom of menopause that can often be overlooked and women are left to struggle their way through it. A lot of women don't even realise that the symptoms they're having is in fact anxiety! If you're experiencing anxiety, or struggling through menopause, this episode will help you to […]
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 […]
159 Art, Creativity and The Flow State with Karen DeLoach
Karen DeLoach, is an artist and art mentor and in this episode she shares her wisdom around how and why art can be a form of self-therapy. She discusses her experience of menopause and the challenges she faced and how she used the healing power of art to overcome difficulties and find fulfilment. […]
The Histamine Connection with Dr Meg Mill
Histamine intolerance is a prevalent issue for many woman, particularly in midlife, and it can significantly impact daily comfort and well-being. The hormonal shifts, stress levels, and changes in digestive health that often occur during this stage of life can exacerbate histamine intolerance, leading to a range of uncomfortable symptoms. Dr Meg Mill Free […]
158 Homeopathic Energy Medicine for Menopause with Danica Apolline Matić
Danica Apolline Matić is a pioneering homeopath and founder of Blueprint Essences and in this episode we discuss homeopathy as energy medicine and its application in menopause. We get clarity on homeopathy dosages and what all those strange numbers are about. We talk about common remedies for menopause and how, during this time in […]
You Can Have a Better Peri-Menopause!
Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 7 is here! Our guest this week is Le’Nise Brothers @Eatlovemove. Le’Nise Brothers is a yoga teacher and registered nutritionist with Bahamian and Canadian heritage based in London. She works with women through their menstruating years, perimenopause, menopause and beyond. She set up her private nutrition practice Eat Love […]
157 Looking After The Nervous System During Menopause with Steph Harland
In this conversation, Sally interviews Steph Harland, a somatic trauma practitioner, about the power of somatic work in healing unresolved trauma and regulating the nervous system especially in the context of menopause. If you're finding that some of of the mental and emotional issues are still pressing even though you're on HRT and your […]