Life - An Inside Job

This episode is about stress and urinary incontinence.  I've gathered a panel of experts to share their expertise on the topic. If you wee yourself when you cough, or if you have to wee 50 times an hour, then this episode is for you.I am joined by:Andrea Clarke somatic bodyworker, womb-energy medicine and holistic pelvic care practitioner, and Female Embodiment CoachIG: https://www.instagram.com/root.medicine/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/rootmedicineukwww.rootmedicine.co.uk Fiona Mitchell, Women's Health physiotherapist fionamitchellphysio.comTessa Sanderson, who uses hypopressive exercises, yoga and functional movement, with visualisation and embodied listening to work with incontinence, prolapse and birth trauma.www.tessavenutisanderson.co.ukIG https://www.instagram.com/tessa.venuti.sanderson/FG @tessavenutisandersonThere will also be another episode coming very soon about pelvic pain, including prolapse, vulvodynia, vaginismus, and painful sex. Recommended ResourcesThe pessaries  - Contrelle Activguard https://contrelle.com/The pessaries  - Efemia -  https://efemiahealth.com/pages/bladder-supportPlaces to find a pelvic health physioPOPG https://thepogp.co.uk/The Pelvic Pain Network https://www.pelvicpainnetwork.co.uk/Use of Vaginal Oestrogen guidelines 2025 - https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopauseInfo on incontinence and bladder issues - https://www.bladderhealthuk.org/You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codringtonPerimenopause Unwrapped online course https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/ Perimenopause Starter Kit https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ MusicTrust Me by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

I made a commitment to lean more into the annual seasons this year, so as part of that, I've invited experts in the field of cyclical living to share the meaning, practices and support that the seasonal festivals can bring. Today it's all about Beltane, the 1st of May, and Sophie Messager is here to tell us all about it. Sophie has a doctorate in reproductive physiology, and she left her microscope behind to explore traditional healing wisdom after discovering the transformative power of an empowered birth. Her journey, enriched by over a decade of experience as a doula, perinatal educator, and facilitator of holistic professional workshops, has led her to a profound understanding of the rhythms that accompany women's life transitions. We talk about:What Beltane is and how we can tap into its lush fertilityHow can this celebration connect us to the earth and ourselvesSophie's journey from Catholicism to Earth-based spiritualityIdeas for simple rituals for Beltane anyone can followEmbracing loss of fertilityThe power of the drum to alter consciousnessand much more!Sophie's website: https://sophiemessager.com/ IG: @sophie_messagerFaceache: https://www.facebook.com/TheSophieMessagerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sophie_messagerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sophie-messager/You can buy me a cuppa here Buy The Perimenopause JournalKate's free resource libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonBuy Second SpringPerimenopause Unwrapped online course Perimenopause Starter Kit MusicTrust Me by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Welcome to a special Easter edition with the seasonal topic of how our sexuality changes from teens to postmenopause.  Spoiler alert, there are no eggs or chocolate to be found here, but the themes of Spring 'becoming' in the maiden years fit beautifully with the epic greenness and becoming of late April growth. My guest is Kimberly Ann Johnson, somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Sexological Bodyworker, Birth Doula, author, and single mother who offers a uniquely refreshing view of well-being in the female body. We talked about:What the erotic seasons are in a woman's life, their vices and virtuesHow to support your teen's sexualityGrief of many kindsKimberly's experience of perimenopause and what she learned about herselfThe challenges and joys of being in peri with a teenKimberly's course is here and her website can be found hereKimberly's Instagram @kimberly.ann.johnsonOther resourcesMarion Woodman Kimberly's books are The Fourth Trimester and Call of the Wild Steven Jenkinson Call To Love Weekend Workshop - 5th-6th July London (pay easefully with instalments if you book by May 5th)You can buy me a cuppa here Buy The Perimenopause JournalKate's free resource libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonBuy Second SpringPerimenopause Unwrapped online course Perimenopause Starter Kit MusicTrust Me by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

The spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, is when there are equal amounts of daylight and nighttime, around 21st March in the Northern Hemisphere and 21st September in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the perfect moment to explore balance in our lives. I invited medical herbalist Lucy Blunden to explore what balance actually is and how we can move towards it in our lives. Lucy Blunden is a Medical Herbalist and EFT-Tapping practitioner in Hertfordshire UK. She has been in practice since 2008 working with people to support them in finding their desired health changes. She loves to work with digestive concerns as herbs have such great affinity to the gut. Lucy's specialist area is where the emotional and physical meet and she works with her astute understanding of folk in combination with herbal medicines and EFT-Tapping to find the perfect path for each patient. We also covered:What herbs will bring balance at this time of yearHow transitions can be challenging timesFinding rhythm after perimenopauseThe paradox of Spring, how new life requires letting goForaged and cultivated foods to support you in springHow to recover from a challenging yearRituals for the equinoxWhy Lucy doesn't use the word 'holistic' any moreHow Lucy navigated 'too-muchness' and found the best place for EFTPrompts to help you gain the benefit of the seasonLucy's LinksWebsiteInstagramFacebookRecommendationsKirsty Galagher's books Sacred Seasons and Lunar LivingRebecca Beattie's book The Wheel of the Year That chocolate and tahini recipe from Dominique LudwigYou can buy me a cuppa here Buy The Perimenopause JournalKate's free resource libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonBuy Second SpringPerimenopause Unwrapped online course Perimenopause Starter Kit MusicTrust Me by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

I am delighted to welcome ChaNan back again for her second visit to Life An inside Job, her first, season 3 ep 12 Inside the Highly Sensitive Person, is my most downloaded episode ever. Seeing as there is an interest in sensitivity, I thought it would be good to talk about the perils of Christmas. ChaNan Bonser is a highly experienced therapist and trainer who is dedicated to helping others find their own unique way. She works with clients  both personally and in an organisational context, fostering resilience and calm. She holds regular Dreaming Circles in which participants develop a deeper connection to Earth and their interrelationship with our human selves through embodied imagination and creative prompts. We talk about:What sensitive folk need in winterHow to get out of overwhelmWhat keeps us from restingThe perils of perfectionism How to manage our expectationsHow to recover from the rescuer roleThe effect of alcohol and sugar on sensitive peopleThe value of understanding your own particular sensitivities ChaNan's website is: https://chananbonser.com/IG : https://www.instagram.com/chananbonser/A cracking 40% off ChaNan's online course available here until 24th Dec 2024These people have books and courses to support your sense of safety:Kimberly Ann JohnsonGabor MatéEuropean Association for Body PsychotherapyAccessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve by Stanley RosenberyStressed and Overwhelmed  an excellent article by Brenee BrownPolyvagal theoryYou can buy me a cuppa here Buy The Perimenopause JournalKate's free resource libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonBuy Second SpringPerimenopause Unwrapped online course Perimenopause Starter Kit MusicTrust Me by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Today we're talking about ageing, and specifically about how fascia is central to ageing well.If you don't know what fascia is don't worry, Gary explains it clearly. And if you do already, you will be diving more deeply into how fascia relates to ageing. My guest is Gary Carter, who is recognised internationally as one of the UK's leading Anatomy and Movement teachers. He does a lot of stuff, he's a polymath, so here goes.  He is a myofascial manual therapist, personal trainer, shiatsu and craniosacral practitioner, anatomy and fascial anatomy lecturer and also a yoga teacher and teacher trainer. He lectures and teaches in Movement and Fascial Anatomy for schools of massage, physiotherapy, osteopathy, Yoga & Pilates teacher trainings. He started the Natural Bodies Yoga and movement Centre in Brighton, UK, in 1991, training and encouraging ease of movement, efficient body use in exercise, sport and many movement disciplines. He also runs dissective studies for students of his anatomy and movement courses at the Plastinarium in Germany. He has been one of the lead dissectors and designers for the world's first historic plastinated fascial-focused human displayed in BodyWorlds Berlin You'll be introduced to:The magic world of fasciaHow we age earlier than you thinkAnd it's never too late to start being youngerReframing age With Inspirational eldersexercise might not take as long as you thinkAgeing as a process of refinement, not decayMindset and avoiding the rigidity that can come with ageGetting back to movement after illness, injury or surgeryGary's linksWebsite https://www.naturalbodies.co.uk/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/naturalbodies_trainings/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@naturalbodies502/featuredBooksMind Gym – Steve PetersThe Race Against Time – Richard AsquithYou can buy me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonThe Perimenopause Journal: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/the-perimenopause-journal-unlock-your-power-own-your-wellbeing-find-your-path/ Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by ...

Claire Baker is a coach, speaker, and author of 50 Things You Need To Know About Periods.For over a decade, Claire has taught women to live in harmony with their bodies, believing menstrual cycle awareness is key to women's wellbeing, creativity, and empowerment.Her online program, Adore Your Cycle, has students in over 35 countries.In 2019, Claire founded Cycle Coach School, a training provider that teaches facilitators how to integrate menstrual cycle coaching into their practice.Known for her authentic voice, she's regularly featured in Red, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Women's Health magazines. Originally from Australia, Claire now calls the U.K. home.Claire's links:Website: https://www.clairebaker.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_/If you are curious about your inner seasons, and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, which you can find at woman-kind.co.uk We'd be delighted to welcome you, and if you have any questions, you can contact us through our site woman-kind.co.uk or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.uk Perimenopause Unwrapped https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/ Woman Kind https://woman-kind.co.uk/You can buy me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonThe Perimenopause Journal: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/the-perimenopause-journal-unlock-your-power-own-your-wellbeing-find-your-path/ Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by ...

My guest is Sophie Fletcher, she's a clinical hypnotherapist and bestselling author of three books with over 20 years in working in women's health. She weaves knowledge, intuition, and self-hypnosis together to improve the quality of life for busy, overwhelmed women who feel exhausted, fed up and lacking in clarity. On her website, you'll find online courses for pregnancy through to menopause, powerful audio-tracks for worries such as anxiety presenting to turning a breech baby, and one-to-one coaching online and in person.  Her hypnosis for menopause course, a true labour of love, comes out on the 28th of October this year, you can find it at sophiefletcher.co.uk. (think hypnobirthing for the menopause)It's Sophie's third visit to Life An Inside Job, which reflects her expertise and brilliantly accessible offerings. Previously she talked about the sandwich generation in ep. 23 and about social media and boundaries in ep. 37In the aftermath of Panorama's expose of Louise Newson has left many people confused so we talk a lot about HRT in this episode.We talked about the experience of flooding and how Sophie managed it.The natural vs medical trap in perimenopauseSome crucial advice everyone using a coil to manage heavy bleeding should knowThe value of planning your next chapter, especially when you have small kidsHow to cope with anxietyHow to exercise in perimenopause You can get 30% off Sophie's Hypnosis for Menopause course here: https://www.sophiefletcher.co.uk/offers/fpq4yWX4/checkout And learn more about the juice therein here:  https://www.sophiefletcher.co.uk/mindful-menopause-course-1Sophie's IG is: @mindful_menopauseYou can buy me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonThe Perimenopause Journal: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/the-perimenopause-journal-unlock-your-power-own-your-wellbeing-find-your-path/ Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by ...

According to Brenee Brown, shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging—something we've experienced, done, or failed to do makes us unworthy of connection.In this episode were talking about how listening circles can help to reduce the amount of shame we feel. How being witnessed can help us to accept and find love for ourselves. We also talk about how shame shows up for professional space holders, and how we can manage these difficult feelings in our work. My guests are Julia Davis and Tessa Venuti Sanderson, who's new book ‘Circle Holding: a practical guide to Facilitating talking Circles' is available to pre-order now. Julia is co-founder of Circle Holding and runs training and mentors people who want to facilitate groups and circles.  She is founder of Yoga Teachers Forum and has facilitated hundreds of continued development trainings and community support events for yoga teachers.  In her local Finchley Yoga community she has a specialisation of Women's Health TherapyTessa has been running talking circles including trainings, retreats and festivals. She currently runs a women's circle a pregnancy and postnatal circle and has run various mother/daughter and puberty circles. She's also a senior yoga teacher and trainer (specialising in pregnancy yoga CPD), Circle Holding website: https://www.circleholding.org Circle Holding on Instagram: @circle_holding_ https://www.instagram.com/circle_holding_/Julia's links@juliasuzannedavis https://www.instagram.com/juliasuzannedavis/@finchleyyoga https://www.instagram.com/finchleyyoga/@yogateachersforum https://www.instagram.com/yogateachersforum/Tessa's Linkstessavenutisanderson.co.uk@tessa.venuti.sanderson https://www.instagram.com/tessa.venuti.sanderson/ You can buy me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonThe Perimenopause Journal: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/the-perimenopause-journal-unlock-your-power-own-your-wellbeing-find-your-path/ Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by ...

Celebrating the publication of The perimenopause Journal: Unlock your power, Own your wellbeing, Find your path which is now available in the UK. It'll be in the U.S. and Canada in October and Australia and N.Z. before Christmas.My dear friend and colleague in kindness, Leora Leboff agreed to interview me. If you don't yet know her, once you do, it's hard not to love her. You can find her online on IG at @leoraleboff and we have worked together creating menstrual and menopause-related retreats, workshops and our online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, since 2014. This is not your average author interview it's the absolute lowdown on the Journal and everything that it offers.The Perimenopause Journal is a gorgeously illustrated, 52-week, undated journal that supports you to refine a bespoke self-care plan to ease you through your perimenopause and into a vibrant postmenopausal life. It makes a beautiful gift for a dear friend It shows how understanding your ‘inner seasons ‘ is a fast track to self-compassion:·      gives you prompts and inquiries for appropriate self-care, ·      charts to track your energy with the moon phases, and ·      guided meditations to access rest and calm. ·      Each month there is space for reflection and intention setting to focus on small, do-able changes in your life, to ease your symptoms, access your power and find your path.It makes a beautiful gift for a dear friend There is also a competition, for UK folk only I'm afraid, to win a signed copy of The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring. All you need do is answer this question correctly:Who coined the phrase: menopause it's an inside job? You can email your answers to hello@katecodrington.co.uk with your uk postal address, the winner will be contacted on 30th September. If you already have a copy, and I hope you have ordered one,  I can write a dedication so you can gift either one to a friend. Just let me know their name. First correct answer out of the hat wins the books!The discount code for the Perimenopause Starter Kit online course is PERI20You can buy me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonThe Perimenopause Journal: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/the-perimenopause-journal-unlock-your-power-own-your-wellbeing-find-your-path/ Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by ...

In Lisa's second visit to Life An Inside Job, she talks about the value of boredom. The pathological drive towards ever more stimulationHow being bored supports our creativity, self-esteem, mental and physical health.Lisa de Jong is a health coach and educator specialising in women's health, the menstrual cycle, chronic pain, and trauma. She has a 1:1 practice coaching clients online, and is the founder of the globally accredited professional training, “Menstrual Cycle Coaching and Facilitation Professional Training” as part of the Menstrual CoachAcademy.Lisa works via a holistic, integrative and trauma-informed lens in all of her work. She brings a gentle yet powerful approach to her clients and groups supporting them in the understanding of their body, their nervous system, and in their relationship to agency and better decision making for recovery. Lisa is based in Ireland. Lisa's Linkswww.lisadejongcoaching.com“From Pain To Power” podcast https://lisadejongcoaching.com/podcast-welcome IG @lisa_dejong_coach https://www.instagram.com/lisa_dejong_coach/  ResourcesThe War of Art: Winning The Inner Creative Battle – Steven PressfieldDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World – Cal Newport In Praise of Slow – Carl Honore How To Break Up With Your Phone - Catherine PricePlease support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonPre-order The Perimenopause Journal: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/the-perimenopause-journal-unlock-your-power-own-your-wellbeing-find-your-path/ Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by ...

Jill is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and works with clients and companies to develop and apply a blend of strategies so that individuals and teams go from exhausted to energised in the most effective way. Techniques to fall asleep faster, sleep better and feel more energised during the day. Jill has a gift for making it very simple and we cover:4 simple things to attend to in your sleep hygiene4 different sleep problemsHow to nap for optimum energyWhat to eat for good sleepThe truth about your smartwatchWhy different chronotypes attract and what to do about itWhat we need to know about hormones and sleepThe latest research tells us about our gadgetsDr Jill McGarry's linksLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jill-mcgarryWebsite https://sleepbetterdoctor.co.uk/ ResourcesJane Tarrant, Link Breathing https://www.linkbreathing.co.uk/ Matthew Walker's scary book – Why We Sleep - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/why-we-sleep-the-new-science-of-sleep-and-dreams-matthew-walker/1371280?ean=9780141983769 Nick Littlehales's book, Sleep https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/sleep-change-the-way-you-sleep-with-this-90-minute-read-nick-littlehales/4479215?ean=9780241975978 James Nestor, Breath https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/breath-the-new-science-of-a-lost-art-james-nestor/3456154?ean=9780241289129 How to Break Up With Your Phone, Catherine Price https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-break-up-with-your-phone-the-30-day-plan-to-take-back-your-life-catherine-price/1107760?ean=9781409182900 Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonPre-order The Perimenopause Journal: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/the-perimenopause-journal-unlock-your-power-own-your-wellbeing-find-your-path/ Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by ...

Abi Denyer-Bewick is a neurodivergent (AuDHD) sea creature with a deep commitment to the cyclical nature of life. Abi is part of the Red School faculty and has mentored hundreds of women through the Menstruality Leadership Programme with Red School. Abi works with groups and individuals as a Menstruality Coach and Menstrual Medicine Circle Facilitator and supervisor. Passionate about the value of community and the importance of hearing the full range of menstrual experiences Abi also consults on creating safer gender diverse spaces and queering the cycle. She holds a kind, welcoming space for people to experience a deep, nourishing intimacy with themselves through their cycle. Abi's links: Instagram abi.denyer.bewick  Website https://abidenyerbewick.co.uk If you are curious about your inner seasons, and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, which you can find at woman-kind.co.uk We'd be delighted to welcome you, and if you have any questions, you can contact us through our site woman-kind.co.uk or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.uk Perimenopause Unwrapped https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/ Woman Kind https://woman-kind.co.uk/Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonPre-order The Perimenopause Journal: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/the-perimenopause-journal-unlock-your-power-own-your-wellbeing-find-your-path/ Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by ...

Lavina Mehta MBE is a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, author and mum of 3, she's British Asian & is passionate about promoting the health benefits of exercise to treat, prevent & reduce risks of chronic diseases like Diabetes & Heart Disease. She gives Weekly Free virtual Seniors Workouts sessions, with my 76-year-old Mother in Law, in Gujarati and English on YouTube. She's a Diabetes UK & Alzheimer's Society Ambassador and a Patron of the Menopause Mandate,  she also gives keynote speeches, events and workshops around fitness and perimenopause. Her book: The Feel Good Fix is published by Penguin and is available from all good bookshops. In our conversation Lavina shares:How to make exercise do-ableHow to Build good habitsHow the age of perimenopause differs according to heritageHow to get started if you feel a lack of body confidenceSitting all day is ruining your health and what to do about itWhat started Lavina exercising, and finding motivationThe science behind exercise snackingHer goals for the futureAnd with a bit of coercion, I managed to get her to give just one tip to feel good.Lavina's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelgoodwithlavina/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@feelgoodwithlavina Website: https://feelgoodwithlavina.com/Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonPre-order The Perimenopause Journal: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/the-perimenopause-journal-unlock-your-power-own-your-wellbeing-find-your-path/ Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by ...

In this episode, teacher, trainer and author Niamh Daly talks about the effects of fear and pleasure in perimenopause. We talk about libido, and unpack the myth that perimenopause necessarily means a drop, or no libido at all. We talk about how to bring more pleasure into your life, how that re-wires the brain, about the value of yoga and different varieties of yoga and other movement. We talk about the fear that sets in too, when our bodies don't respond as well as they used to, and how to meet these issues with compassion. Niamh has been teaching yoga since 2004. Seeing that there was very little consideration in the yoga world for the evolving needs of women over 40, in 2015 she began to develop Yoga for the Stages of Menopause, launching her YTT of the same name in 2020, which has trained hundreds of teachers worldwide. She also runs CPD courses in Yoga for Bone Health, and Menopause Awareness and Strategies for talk therapists and for fitness professionals.Her book Yoga for Menopause and Beyond: guiding teachers and students through change is a great read for yoga practitioners and teachers, I found it really helpful for my practice and I'm not a teacher. We started the conversation talking about orgasms, or rather, book-orgasms as you'll hear…. Niamh's LinksWebsite https://yinstinctyoga.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yinstinctyoga/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/yinstinctyogaPlease support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KatePre-order The Perimenopause Journal: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/the-perimenopause-journal-unlock-your-power-own-your-wellbeing-find-your-path/ Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate...

Today's guest is Life Coach Sara Slattery, and we talk about burnout in corporate, the social sector and in wellbeing professions. We cover:What is burnoutWhat contributes to itHow to recognise you might be burning out How to find the confidence to changeHow to make work sustainable Sara supports values-led women in liberating themselves in their lives and work by reclaiming their time, energy and purpose.  She works with professional women and organisations in her private practice, reimagining how we do work- in both what we do and how we do it.You can find her and stay in touch through her newsletter at www.saraslattery.ie The training in Menstrual Cycle Awareness and the Nervous System we mentioned, with Lisa de Jong is at https://lisadejongcoaching.com/Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KateFree resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in the field of menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living., and is brought to you by Leora Lebof and Kate Codrington.Tara  is a menstrual health educator, passionate about supporting people with periods to feel strong whatever season of life they are in. She is a certified women's health coach, an abdominal therapist and works with people around the world 1:1 and through workshops, helping them navigate their period health and the menopause transition. Tara is also a sought-after speaker at schools, empowering the next generation to understand their bodies from the get-go.Tara's Linkswww.taraghosh.com @_taraghosh_Tara's 5-min rest song from LaorIf you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped which you can find at woman-kind.co.uk, where you can shine a light on the unconscious processes that are colouring your perimenopause experience and bring more awareness, choice and compassion to your transition which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/We'd be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.ukWoman Kindhttps://woman-kind.co.uk/Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KateFree resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Today's guest is the sparkling, outspoken voice for empowerment that is Abi Adams. Abi is a dynamic speaker, mentor, and movement coach, and is the visionary founder of Project Woman. Her unbridled passion for feminine health and well-being propels her on a mission to embark with individuals and companies on a forward-thinking approach that puts people and health first.  We talk about gut instinct or intuition, what it is, how to cultivate it, what gets in the way and the magic that happens when we can listen and trust our inner voice.You can find Abi at https://www.abiadams.co.uk/  And Abi is offering a gorgeous retreat at the end of September the The Project Woman Autumn Immersion - https://www.abiadams.co.uk/project-woman-autumn-immersion Project Woman is here www.weareprojectwoman.com  Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KateFree resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

We hear from the ridiculously prolific Stella Duffy about loss, endings,  mortality, the value of living with a sense of our ageing instead of denying it, and the exquisite possibilities for being ‘more ourselves' that this brings. Stella is hugely generous with sharing her life experience and there are some beautifully profound moments in this interview. Stella Duffy has completed a doctorate in Existential Psychotherapy and her research is in the embodied experience of postmenopause. As well as her private psychotherapy practice, she has worked in NHS cancer psychological support and hospice bereavement support.  Alongside her therapy work, Stella is the award-winning writer of seventeen novels, over seventy short stories, and fifteen plays, and worked in theatre for over thirty-five years as an actor, director, facilitator, and improvisor. The co-founder and, for eight years, the co-director of Fun Palaces working with communities and inclusion across the UK, Stella has been active in equalities and diversity work in the arts and LGBTQ+ communities for many decades. In 2016 she was awarded the OBE for Services to the Arts. She is also a yoga teacher, leading regular workshops in yoga for writing.  We also talk about the ubiquity with which HRT is prescribed (wrongly) for all menopause ailments, often without evidence, using misogynistic and ageist language that causes immense harm.Stella's linksBlog (writing, cancer, in/fertility, politics, life): https://stelladuffy.blog/Therapy site: https://stelladuffytherapy.co.uk/Insta: @stellduffy & @stelladuffytherapyX/Twitter: @stellduffyThreads: @stellduffyPerimenopause A Call to Love weekend retreat is 27th-28th April 2024 and you can find more about it here https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-a-call-to-love-weekend-retreat/Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHDA place where you will learn how to address your child's ADHD symptoms naturally..Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyPlease support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KateFree resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

We all know we need rest so why do we find it so hard, especially when we are in a state of fear? My guest is an expert in this field: Suzy Reading is a mother of two, an author, Chartered Psychologist, and Coach. She specialises in self-care, helping people manage their stress, emotions, and energetic bank balance. Her latest book, Rest to Reset is available now.  Suzy will explain how to build a rest habit in your life, no matter how busy you are.Suzy's Wellbeing Community Instagram: www.instagram.com/suzyreading/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/SuzyReadingPsychologyAndYoga/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuzyReading  Website: www.suzyreading.co.ukPlease support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KateFree resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in the field of menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.It's brought to you by Leora and Kate at Woman Kind.Hannah introduces herself by saying...'Despite being a healthy Nutritional Therapist and NLP practitioner myself, I continually suffered from a number of cycle issues including PMS, ovarian cysts, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and pre-cancerous cells in the lining of my womb. Working on supporting my own menstrual cycle challenges I found living cyclically was the best way to optimise my health and wellbeing. I then went on to train as a Menstrual Cycle Coach with Cyclical School and with this additional knowledge I birthed FEMpowered into the world, a holistic 360 approach to women's health and wellbeing through Food, Emotional intelligence and Menstrual cycle syncing. 'Hannah's linkshttps://www.hannahbburton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_hannahbburton/If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/We'd be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.ukWoman Kindhttps://woman-kind.co.uk/Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KateFree resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in the field of menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.In this UnChristmas episode, we're sharing our top tips for not getting dragged down by this Christmas lark, so you can prioritise self-care and compassion even in the middle of chaos and overwhelm.Leora Leboff and Kate Codrington from Woman Kind welcome you to the Cyclical Living Unwrapped podcast, where we explore the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in the field of menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, we've designed an online course with you in mind.  Perimenopause Unwrapped shines a light on the unconscious processes that are colouring your perimenopause experience and brings more awareness, choice and compassion to your transition. Moving from fear to trust, you can find out more here https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/We'd be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.ukYou can also check out our Kindness YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/@Kindness-fd7nrPlease support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KateFree resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in the field of menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate at Woman Kind.Lizzy is your Inner Connection Coach. Born in Australia, living in Edinburgh, with her partner Bethany and their cat Percy. Her work is all about connection and belonging. She splits her time between her private one-to-one practice, and going into corporate businesses to drive menstrual cycle awareness in the workplace. She is on a mission to help people with menstrual cycles to come home their bodies, and find such a deep sense of belonging within themselves that they feel like they can take on the world. If we can't connect with ourselves, how can we fully connect with the world?Lizzy's linksWebsite: https://www.innerconnectioncoach.co.uk/Instagram: @inner.connection.coach LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lizzy-kurtzerIf you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped which you can find at woman-kind.co.uk, where you can shine a light on the unconscious processes that are colouring your perimenopause experience and bring more awareness, choice and compassion to your transition which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/We'd be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.ukTowards Simplicityhttps://woman-kind.co.uk/towards-simplicity-free-perimenopause-event/Woman Kindhttps://woman-kind.co.uk/Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KateFree resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

This is the third episode I've done about ADHD females, so the topic is highly dominant in the nearly 100 episodes of LAIJ, and that's because I see awareness of ADHD is SO needed Today's guest is Adele Winsett of Harmonise You, she's a Women's Health Practitioner & Cyclical Living Guide. Co-author of the book Essential Feminine Wisdom.  From menarche to menopause, Adele bridges the woo & the science, supporting women to balance their hormones naturally and is passionate about speaking on all things menstrual education! Adele's specialism within the Women's Health arena is specialising in supporting ADHD women to understand how their hormones affect their traits. And that's what we talk about in this episode, What masking isThe cost of masking for neurodivergent peopleHow hormones effect ADHDGirls with ADHDADHD in perimenopauseHRT ADHD super-powersHow to nourish your hormones And much more! Adele's links are www.harmoniseyou.co.ukIG @harmoniseyou https://www.instagram.com/harmoniseyou/You may also enjoy this episode with Victoria Gazzard about parenting and ADHD https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-adhd-girls-parenting-and-me-with-victoria-gazzard/And this episode with four peoples' experience of ADHD and perimenopause https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/adhd-and-perimenopause/Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KateFree resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate of Woman Kind.  In this episode, Tessa Venuti Sanderson shares her experience of oestrogen dominance, rather than the common narrative of oestrogen deficiency in perimenopause; how she manages her inner summer/ovulatory  push to say 'yes' to everything, so she doesn't fall off a cliff later in her cycle; the seasonal layers showing up in her life, noticing outer autumn, her inner autumn and now Life Autumn being in perimenopause; and how active rest nourishes her.Tessa Venuti Sanderson PhD is passionate about rites of passage.  She is a senior yoga teacher and trainer, specialising in pregnancy and postnatal yoga, birth trauma and co-founder of the State of Birth symposium.  She is a Menstrual Health advocate, running Celebration Days for Girls, the Know Your Cycle online course, retrospective Menarche Ceremonies, and one to one Menstruality Medicine Circles. Tessa is the author of three books on periods: Ruby Luna's Curious Journey (5+ years), Ruby Luna's Moontime (8+) and Colour Your Cycle ~ Inner Seasons Mandala colouring book.  She is the co-author of an upcoming guide to facilitating talking circles.You'll find Tessa:https://www.instagram.com/tessa.venuti.sanderson/https://www.facebook.com/tessavenutisandersonhttps://www.tessavenutisanderson.co.uk/If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, where you can shine a light on the unconscious processes that are colouring your perimenopause experience and bring more awareness, choice and compassion to your transition which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/We'd be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.ukPlease support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KateFree resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate of Woman Kind. In this episode bursting with spring/summer vibrancy,  we'll hear Julia's experience of perimenopause cycles, managing chronic health challenges with cycle awareness, how to navigate perimenopause alongside teenagers, plus much more.Julia Davis is Founder of Yoga Teachers Forum an organisation providing continued education opportunities for Yoga Teachers. She is co-founder of The State of Birth Symposium an annual event created for birth educators of all kinds. She is co-author of "Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Talking & Listening Circles" and she runs trainings for yoga teachers including Perimenopause Yoga Facilitator Training & Yoga Nidra & Circle Holding. She also teaches at and runs Finchley Yoga Studio in North London.You'll find Julia:https://yogateachersforum.org https://finchleyyoga.com @yogateachersforum @finchleyyoga @juliasuzannedavis If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, where you can shine a light on the unconscious processes that are colouring your perimenopause experience and bring more awareness, choice and compassion to your transition which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/We'd be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.ukPlease support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KateFree resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

This is an episode for blokes, most especially for blokes who are close to perimenopausal mayhem. I had a chat with my old friend Kenny Mammarella D'Cruz, aka  The Man Whisperer, who has instigated hundreds of men's groups across the country. Daily Express described me as a "coach, consultant, and guru of all things men" Kenny and I talked about: How men deal with loneliness and painMen allowing vulnerabilityMen allowing connectionHow to communicate with their perimenopausal partnersThe possibility of both partners in a heterosexual relationship are transforming at the same time About legacy and elderhood and death Plus my all-time favourite quote ever from a man about postmenopausal women, I won't spoil the surprise but it's very, very good. The course Kenny mentions in this episode is an online training on how to listen so men speak and how to speak so men listen for therapists, coaches, care-workers, anyone and everyone who wants to pick up these tools for daily life. Here's a link https://www.themanwhisperer.co.uk/MenFacilitateCourseThe men's groups are here https://www.menspeak.co.uk/Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonMore information about KateFree resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate at Woman Kind.  We'll  hear about the limitations of the 'can do' inner summer energy, and how pacing is the way to go. How Natasha's inner autumn self-care has changed before and after having children, and the skills she's developed for experiencing rest in various ways, with young children.Natasha Richardson is the founder of Forage Botanicals, which makes natural remedies for periods and menopause. She has a Bsc (Hons) in herbal medicine and ran a successful clinic for over 10 years before writing her book ‘Your Period Handbook'. Now she has a team that takes patients while she focuses on product development and community relationships whilst raising her son and daughter. In 2021 she graduated from Oxford University with a Masters in design history where she has investigated women's medicine from 1850-2010. Find more info on Natasha:https://foragebotanicals.co.uk/If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, where you can shine a light on the unconscious processes that are colouring your perimenopause experience and bring more awareness, choice and compassion to your transition which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/We'd be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.ukMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori FitzdoodlesMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate at Woman Kind. We'll hear how Jyoti cares for herself through her menstrual cycle, using the seasons as a guide, how to tell if you've ovulated, why this is important even in perimenopause, how to have a 'good' period and how to max out the gift of the premenstrual phase aka the inner autumn.Jyoti is the founder of Jyoti Rani. She guides conscious souls to reclaim their menstrual cycle and live in sync with their body's natural rhythm through wellness rooted in indigenous wisdom and rich tradition. Jyoti is a Yoga Teacher, Menstrual Cycle Coach and Host of Decolonizing Wellness: The Podcast. Her offerings include 1:1 coaching, retreats, workshops and more. You can learn more at www.jyotirani.com and get 4 free menstruation meditations.Jyoyi's linkshttps://www.jyotirani.com/http://instagram.com/jyotirani_/  @_jyoti.rani_If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, where you can shine a light on the unconscious processes that are colouring your perimenopause experience and bring more awareness, choice and compassion to your transition which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/We'd be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.ukMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate at Woman Kind. We'll hear how Lou manages heavy periods, how she cares for herself in each season, how her birth experience affected her ovulation, how Medicine Circles supported her, and most importantly the different kinds of rest Lou uses in each season. Lou is a Menstruality and Cyclical Living Mentor, educator, speaker and Mum. She connects people to their cyclical nature so they can live balanced, authentic and fulfilled lives. After struggling with PCOS, Lou discovered Menstrual Cycle Awareness (MCA). This practice led to a deep inquiry into her own unique experience. Through this process, this not only healed her pain, but she now lives in a way which feels true and well paced. She offers talks, workshops, retreats and 1:1 mentoring online.You can find Lou herehttps://www.instagram.com/louperham/ @louerhamIf you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our free workshop: Towards Simplicity. It's 7pm UK Monday 4th September, where you'll discover the four essentials to simplify your path in perimenopause or our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped which is available from 4th September you can find both at https://woman-kind.co.uk/We'd be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.ukMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in the field of menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.Liz Thomas is the founder of Soul Creative Circle. She's a Sacred Circle facilitator, Certified Cycle & Spiritual Coach, Creative practitioner and advocates for wild women. Here to nurture and empower others. Supporting you to step into your true power.Liz's Linkshttp://linktr.ee/soulcreativecirclewww.soulcreativecircle.comhttp://www.instagram.com/soulcreativecirclehttps://m.facebook.com/soulcreativecircleIf you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our free workshop: Towards Simplicity which is at 7pm UK Monday 4th September, where you'll discover the four essentials to simplify your path in perimenopause or our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped which you can find at www.woman-kind.co.ukWe'd be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.ukTowards Simplicityhttps://woman-kind.co.uk/towards-simplicity-free-perimenopause-event/Woman Kindhttps://woman-kind.co.uk/More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in the field of menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate at Woman Kind.Coni Longden-Jefferson is a writer, host and content creator specialising in all things reproductive health. She works with brands including Holland and Barrett, Parla, Myoovi, Elvie and Mira! to help open up conversations around period health, and fertility. Her entertaining and engaging style helps to shake off the stigma surrounding these topics, so people can get the advice and support they need.Coni's Instagram is @conilj at https://www.instagram.com/conilj/If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our free workshop: Towards Simplicity which is at 7pm UK Monday 4th September, where you'll discover the four essentials to simplify your path in perimenopause or our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/We'd be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at kindness@woman-kind.co.ukTowards Simplicityhttps://woman-kind.co.uk/towards-simplicity-free-perimenopause-event/Woman Kindhttps://woman-kind.co.uk/More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Uma Dinsmore-Tuli co-founder of the Yoga Nidra Network, is a fierce proponent of rest in the form of yoga nidra, founder of the Yoni Shakti movement to end the abuse of women and girls in yoga, and author of many books including the comprehensive Yoni Shakti: a Woman's Guide to Power and Freedom Through Yoga and Tantra which is thankfully available again after a long break.You'll hear How Uma was silenced by people who did not want her to share the truth about  abuse in yogaHow her fierce spirit guided her through dark times, How the clarity, direction and truth seeing of her menopause guided her The self-care and nourishment that saw her throughAn insiders peak into the publishing industry and the reality of a writer's living This is a compelling story of the power of menopause transition to create change for good. You can purchase Yoni Shakti at: https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/yoni-shakti/ Discover the Yoni Shakti movement here:  https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/yoni-shakti-the-movement/ Follow Uma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoganidranetwork/Follow Uma of Faceache: https://www.facebook.com/yoganidranetworkIf you enjoyed this episode you may also enjoy more of Uma talking here: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-menopause-activism-with-uma-dinsmore-tuli/More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Leticia Valverdes is a prize-winning photographer whose work starts with deep listening. Published in The Telegraph, The Guardian amongst others, she's also well-known for her community work with indigenous people, especially women and girls. Leticia's commercial work includes personal branding for organisations and heart-led businesses in the UK and Portugal and also documenting retreats and rites of passage.  I particularly wanted to talk to her about the way she uses the process of image-making for healing, especially with mothers and with older women. We explored:How a compassionate gaze might change body imageThe effect of Tictoc and Instagram on the way we see ourselves Play and magical realism in photographyThe mighty power of perimenopause to create changeLeticia's process of connecting with collaborators – more than lookingLeticia's linksWebsite - https://leticiavalverdes.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leticiavalverdes/  Extra linksKimberly Ann Johnson - https://kimberlyannjohnson.com/ Laura Graham on Life An Inside Job with the poem Please F@ck Off - https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-perimenopause-creativity-with-laura-graham/Uma Dinsmore Tuli - https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/ Red School - https://www.redschool.net/ Christopher Gladwell Yoga and Breath - https://www.christophergladwell.com/ Tami Lynn Kent -  https://www.wildfeminine.com/ Helen Hodder pelvic care - https://www.helenhodder.co.uk/about Dominique Sakoilsky doula training- https://www.dominiquesakoilsky.com/Leesa Whisker 'soft eyes' On Life An Inside Job - https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-true-style-with-leesa-whisker/More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Our guide to the highly sensitive person, or HSP,  is ChaNan Bonser a therapist and healer, and a teacher and trainer based in Mid Wales. She is a highly sensitive person, and for many years has worked with sensitivity within her client base. She recently  developed an online course Self Care for Sensitives, helping folk who are highly sensitive to become more robust and resilient, and to learn how to harness their sensitivity as a super power. We talk about:What does it mean to be a highly sensitive personWhat happens in the energy of a highly sensitive personMicro dosing and expanded statesEnergy states and how to manage your energyPerimenopause and high sensitivityHow to care for yourselfPractical tips to keep yourself wellThe gifts of being highly sensitiveGreat tips for healers and therapistsChaNan's linksWebsite www.chananbonser.comCourse https://courses.chananbonser.com/p/self-care-for-sensitivesKinesiology www.kinesiologywales.com High Sensitive ResourcesMatter and Desire by Andreas Weber pub by Chelsea Green PublishingThe Highly Sensitive Person by  Elaine  Aron pub by ThorsonsHealing Trauma by Peter Levine pub by Sounds TrueQuiet by Susan Cain pub by PenguinElaine Aron's HSP questionaire https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/ Uma Dinsmore- Tuli https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Tania Elfersy is a transformative coach, speaker and award-winning author, specializing in midlife women's health. Tania has spent years researching what causes and what can relieve symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause. She became free of her own physical and emotional symptoms naturally and simply, through insight alone. Tania set up The Wiser Woman project in 2015 to help women transform their experience of midlife change. Her new brilliant book The Wiser Woman's Guide to Perimenopause and Menopause is available now. Tania explains how:The challenges of perimenopause might  not all be about your hormonesYour body is not malfunctioning in midlifeThe challenges of perimenopause are not about your hormonesThe insights that released Tania from her menopause symptomsThe potential toxicity of the beliefs and stories we tell ourselves and what to do about themHow spiritual awakening can change the game at midlifeHow to learn what our body wants us to knowHow we can help ourselves in midlifeTania's links:The Wiser Woman course: https://www.thewiserwoman.com/courseTania's Website: https://www.thewiserwoman.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWiserWoman Twitter: https://twitter.com/4TheWiserWoman More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Have you ever struggled to explain to the men and non-menstruators around you what you need in your menstrual month? Or why you might seem to be an entirely different personality week on week? My friend Alyx Coble-Frakes did, and her experiences of frustration have resulted in what is to my knowledge, the first book about periods specifically written for cis-men.    Alyx Coble-Frakes is a passionate social entrepreneur. She has 10 years of experience in business and 8 years of experience working in health and wellness. When she returned from the Peace Corps in 2015, she felt out of touch with her own health, so she began a path of healing. This led her to launch a health coaching company and, subsequently, the app The Agenda Period . She has recently authored a book called “Manstruation” which is opening up conversations around periods with men.We chatted about: What non-menstruators need to know about periodsHow they can support the people around them (and not just when they are menstruating!)How Alyx wrote her new book in just 6 weeksHow Alyx discovered the power of cycle syncing The problem and lack of safety with most period tracking appsThe surprising power of celebrating your first period in retrospectHow Alyx shifted away from perfectionism to self-compassionAnd much more!Free sign up for Manstruation a field guide https://mailchi.mp/theagendaperiod/vjrwgryv9pInstagram https://www.instagram.com/theagendaperiod/Website https://www.theagendaperiod.com/ More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

The topic of purpose is enormously charged, we feel beset by inner critics, doubts, and overwhelm. Thank heavens for Fiona Buckland's book Find your own path: how to create the life you really want. Like a life coach in your pocket, it offers a friendly step-by-step approach to finding your calling. Fiona is a life & leadership coach, facilitator, author, and speaker who has worked one-on-one with hundreds of clients and lead thousands in public and corporate workshops, trainings and events including the School of Life and the Guardian masterclasses. In this conversation with Fiona, I ask her: Why it's so hard to find our own pathHow we can track our way to more meaning and fulfillment in our livesHow we can manage the obstacles that get in our wayWe dive into her creative process, the story of how she wrote the book, and how she's letting it go into the worldWhat it's like bringing so much of her own story into the public realmHow she's caring for herself as this passion project is birthed into the world If you are engaged in a creative process, you're likely to find something useful in this conversation. Here's a tip: we're ALL engaged in the creative process.Fiona's book is available here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/find-your-own-path-a-life-coach-s-guide-to-changing-your-life-fiona-buckland/7364284?ean=9780241587294 You can find out more on her website here https://www.fionabucklandcoaching.com/Her Instagram is here https://www.instagram.com/fionabucklandcoaching/Her Linkedin is here https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-buckland-5259902/?originalSubdomain=ukHer facebook is here https://www.facebook.com/fionabucklandcoachingMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

My guest today is a proper badass hag.  Jane Hardwicke Collings is a grandmother, former homebirth midwife for 30 years, a teacher, writer and menstrual educator. She gives workshops on mother and daughter preparation for menstruation, the spiritual practice of menstruation, and the sacred dimensions of pregnancy, birth and menopause. Jane founded and runs The School of Shamanic Womancraft, an international Women's Mysteries School.I wanted to know how to be a fab elder, or hag or crone because there really aren't so many positive role models or much signposting. We discussed:o   What menopause taught Jane about being an elder. o   The importance of owning our language and how we name ourselves: hag, crone, elder, wise womano   How to balance following your passion with caring for being in an ageing body. o   How can we protect against the mental effects of ageingo   How do we counteract the miserable narratives about older womeno   What Jane wished she had known in her 40'so   How Jane's relationship with death illuminates her day-to-day living You'll notice in the conversation that though we both use a seasonal structure as a map for life, Jane and I do this differently. Jane sees one cycle through the seasons with the end of Winter announcing death, and I see two cycles, with a Second Spring starting postmenopause. Jane's links:Website www.janehardwickecollings.com and   www.schoolofshamanicwomancraft.com Instagram  @janehardwickecollings Facebook  ‘Jane Hardwicke Collings' More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Exploring how we can come to terms with the end of biological fertility and how creative fertility changes postmenopause. You'll hear five different women, all in different circumstances and each story just blew me away. There is so much courage, healing, endurance and resilience in this coming to terms and I hope you'll feel as inspired as I was.  You should know though, that many of life tragedies are discussed in this episode including baby loss, sexual abuse and suicide so if you're having a fragile day of it, maybe come back to this episode later. Some of the interviewees wished to stay anonymous so they could speak more freely about their experiences, but they do include:Katie, a postgraduate literature student and farm handGinge Unhinged aka Victoria Hardy – author of My menopause, My Journal, My Rules https://www.instagram.com/ginge_unhinged/Marian, who lives in South LondonWildflower, who helps women get back on track after pregnancy loss and reclaim their creative power so they can move forward with joy and purpose. https://peaceafterpregnancyloss.com/  Julia (Jools) Voce, a creator, a performing and healing artist, writer, clown, activist and childless/childfree mother based in Brighton and the South Downs.More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Decent and Rising: women's stories and the embodiment of the Innana myth is a book for anyone who has ever felt lost, a failure, that they're getting sucked deep into dark places that most people would regard as mad. Written by Carly Mountain, a psychotherapist and women's initiatory guide, who specialises in working with sexuality, relationships and embodiment. The book is published by Womancraft and I just loved it. I first came across this story through Angela Farmer, who you'll remember from this earlier episode https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/angela-farmer-on-life-an-inside-job/ but Carly takes it to a deeper level. Last week I was lucky enough to have a conversation with Carly about this deeply layered myth and how we can use it to navigate and better understand the dark times of our lives. You can pre-order your copy from Womancraft at https://womancraftpublishing.com/product/descent-and-rising/  and find Carly at https://carlymountain.com/ on Instagram at @carly_mountain https://www.instagram.com/carly_mountain/More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Laura Shuckburgh. Laura is is a Menopause Coach and an NLP Practitioner. She is the founder of  Menopause Unleashed Retreats  and  Marvellous Midlife and She has recently written a digital menopause awareness product for the ted Learning group. You can usually find her in her home on wheels in the French Countryside. We talk about the positive change and growth that menopause can bring, even though the challenges are present, we can rise. Though Laura had a tough perimenopause she shares the journey of: How she became more authentically myselfMore positive about the next chapterTo live in every precious moment To be brave The deeper community and collaboration possible postmenopauseIf you're struggling in peri right now, you definitely need to listen to this.Menopause unleashed retreat https://www.marvellousmidlife.co.uk/menopause-unleashed-retreats Laura's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marvellous_midlife/Laura's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lshuckburgh/Hot Flash inc Substack https://hotflashinc.substack.com/ Rowena Health https://rowenahealth.co.uk/MenoClarity https://menoclarity.com/More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Suzanne Yates is an acclaimed international therapist, teacher, author, researcher, and innovator, author of 3 books and now working on the 4th, she works with people at all stages of their lives: from babies and pregnant mothers to the elderly. Her specialty is women's health. A published author and expert in the field of pre and postnatal shiatsu and bodywork, she has been teaching parents, doctors, midwives, shiatsu therapists, and massage practitioners worldwide for the past 30 + years. She taught me pregnancy shiatsu back in the naughties. Suzanne shares:Chinese Medicine view of menopauseTotally different and positive narrative What the extraordinary vessels are and how they support usThe most important thing you need to do in menopauseWhy our wounds get triggered at this time Why it's actually easier to change in menopauseFinding better names for our reproductive organsHow Chinese Medicine theory sees no decrease in libido in menopauseWe ponder on what happens to the 1,000's of eggs that are not released in a female body and the dead spermThe relationship between conception, birth, puberty menopause and deathThe episode closes with a beautiful practice Suzanne created for us.Suzanne's work can be found at:Website: https://www.wellmother.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wellmother Substack: https://suzanneyates.substack.com/rewritingyourlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneyateswellmother/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellmother/ More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

This episode focussed on debunking the narrative that claims menopause is a deficiency that requires fixing with oestrogen, instead of a normal, healthy life event that ushers us into a vibrant, engaged maturity.  I feel that if menopause is asking us to love ourselves better, to deepen our relationship to ourselves, then HRT can really help with that, allowing us to put ourselves first. But though HRT can be a lifesaver, when it's used for a long time to continue to push through when our resources are already depleted, without making any lifestyle changes, it is just saving up problems for later. Rachel Lankester, midlife disruptor, author of Magnificent Midlife,  founder of The Mutton Club and host of Magnificent Midlife podcast explores:The faulty menopause research that's endlessly repeatedWhat symptoms HRT is helpful forThe latest research into HRT and dementiaMenopause and mental healthWhy language mattersRachel's new project MenoClarity that's offers free-to-access clear information and evidence-based research Rachel's website is https://magnificentmidlife.com/ and you can find her book Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond at all good bookshops. Her podcast, also called Magnificent Midlife is also available on all your favourite platforms.  You can find her on Instagram as @magnificentmidlifeMenoClarity website is: https://menoclarity.com/Here are some links we refer to:Low-down on the BUPA workplace research: https://themuttonclub.com/900000-women-have-left-work-menopause/NICE guidelines for HRT: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG23Study on dementia in nuns: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9127971/ Kate's Second Cycle role models Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/KateCodrington/second-spring-summer-inspiration/ Low-down on suicide stats: https://themuttonclub.com/menopause-and-suicide-do-the-stats-add-up/Tania Elfersy's website The Wiser Woman is https://www.thewiserwoman.com/Twyla Tharp on aging https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfNd8a6eDDoMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

This episode is all about how the understanding of ourselves as cyclical beings can help us navigate the climate emergency. Giulietta Durante of Hormones in Harmony, Natasha Richardson from Forage Botanicals and period educator Tara Ghosh all kindly volunteered to share their wisdom and experience, we talk about:·      How to manage climate anxiety·      How to manage your nervous system and make a difference·      How living cyclically helps you and the planet·      How to have difficult conversations about the climate emergency·      Being your own kind of activist·      Plus many great tips to make a difference to climate change in your everyday lifeHere is the info and links for my guests:Giulietta Durante: Hormones in HarmonyGiulietta is a menstrual cycle nutritionist on a mission to show you how your menstrual cycle can be the key to accessing the most complete version of yourself. Through hormone-healing nutrition she will inspire you to align with the powers of your menstrual cycle and deepen your connection to self so that you can explore and redefine what it means to live in harmony with your hormones. Giulietta's unconventional blend of hard science and a love for spirituality have earned her the title of ‘Hormone Whisperer'; and she loves nothing more than weaving together her extensive biochemical knowledge of hormones with more intuitive ways of healing to help you live your best hormonal life.Website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk/Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/Natasha Richardson: Forage BotanicalsNatasha Richardson has a Bsc (Hons) in herbal medicine and is trained as a doula and antenatal teacher. She ran a successful clinic for over 10 years helping with menstrual complaints from menarche to menopause before writing her book ‘Your Period Handbook'. Now she has a team that takes patients while she focuses on product development and community relationships whilst raising her son and researching at Oxford University on her Masters in design history where she has investigated women's medicine from 1850-2010. Website https://foragebotanicals.co.uk/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/foragebotanicals/Tara GhoshTara Ghosh is a period educator and abdominal therapist passionate about sharing the simple ways to great health. Tara works with people 1:1 all over the world, as well as running Period Ready workshops for 8-12 years olds, how not to hate your period for teenagers and a 6-week course Embrace Your Cyclical Power for those in their 30s and 40s. Website https://taraghosh.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_taraghosh_/More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

My guest  Clarissa Kristjansson PhD is an internationally recognized menopause educator. She specialises in Yang Sheng, TCM nutrition, medical qigong and mindfulness. She is passionate about nurturing the body, mind and spirit in harmony with the natural rhythms of nature during perimenopause. Clarissa is the host of the popular Thriving Thru Menopause podcast, she lectures and teaches around the world as well as meeting clients through online courses and 1 to 1 consultations.We talk about Everyday Empowerment What it might look likehow it can help us in perimenopause and menopauseWhy seasonal living is much simpler than you thinkwhy is it the counter to the huge rise of women being sold to in menopausehow following the seasons will help with your perimenopauseWhy less is more Ancient wisdom for peri brought up to date!Clarissa's website is: https://www.thrivethrumenopause.com/The podcast is Thriving Through Menopause Instagram is: @thrivingthrumenopauseMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

I first came across Rosie Barnes's photography through her exhibition ‘No you're not' a striking series of portraits and statements from autistic women who have been successful in academia and business. Two images from this series have been included in the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize at the National Gallery in London. Rosie is a  documentary and fine art photographer with a particular interest in our relationship with the natural world. She also makes work about disability, difference, community and family. She has exhibited internationally, most recently in Sweden and China and has been commissioned by the Guardian, the FT, and the Wellcome Collection, amongst others. We talk about her work and the images of autistic women, the value of shyness, Rosie's route into photography, her funny, haunting work around nature and our relationship to it, what it's like to see her work exhibited on a huge scale, and Rosie's fascinating project to create a truly integrated, community housing project.Rosie's website is www.rosiebarnes.comRosie's Instagram is @rosiebarnesphotoThe No You're Not series can be seen at https://wellcomecollection.org/articles/Yd8L-hAAAIAWFxqaMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Sam Palmer of Midlife Makeover talks through all the fear of exercise and what stops us from moving, and what to do about it.Midlife makeover is an online community where women can access menopause fitness and lifestyle support. Sam's work started in the NHS, she's worked in further education, she trained as a running coach and was coach of the year in 2014. Midlife Makeover has supported thousands of midlifers to make simple, proven lifestyle changes since its launch in 2014.We explore how we get over the FEAR of doing exercise in midlife when we always feel we're too something, be it too fat, too thin, too weak, too stiff, too tired or too dyspraxic.  How to find a class that suits youWhy it's OK to walk outHow to get started (even when You're as resistant as Kate)How to exercise when you're sleep deprivedHow trauma may be preventing you from movingWhat coaches and PT's should know about this  Sam's contacts Website - https://www.midlifemakeover.co.uk/Email - sam@midlifemakeover.co.ukLinked In - www.linkedin.com/in/midlifemakeoverInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sampalmermidlifemakeoverFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/samsmidlifemakeoverMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Born in 1922, Gerda was the founder of Biodynamic Psychology, an energy-based psychotherapeutic practice that includes touch, energy, spirituality, and great humanity, which has influenced most body-orientated psychotherapeutic and complementary health modalities that have arisen since the 70s. This episode features people who trained in Biodynamic methods and share how it has deeply touched their lives and work. Barbara Hussong Biodynamic psychotherapist, mindfulness teacher and supervisor  https://www.barbarahussong.co.uk/ Dr. Gottfried M. HeuerJungian Training-psychoanalyst, Neo-Reichian body-psychotherapist, scholar, artist and poet.  Julie Jenner Integrative body psychotherapist, Internal Parts (Family) Systems, offering both short-term and long-term for individuals and couples.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliejenner/Bernd Eiden MACo-founder of the Chiron Centre for Body Psychotherapy in 1983 where he was director, trainer and supervisor as well as in private practice. He also taught internationally and has written widely on this subject. Bernd retired in 2011.Caroline DugganPracticing body psychotherapy and Biodynamic Massage Practitioner since qualifying from Chiron  in 2006. She works in private practice and has a special interest in working with shame and trauma. https://heartofwessexpsychotherapy.co.uk/Carlien Van Heel Biodynamic psychotherapist and Biodynamic Cranio-sacral therapist in private practice, supervisor and trainer at LSBP.  Carlien has written widely on Biodynamic topics.Rubens KignelPsychotherapist and teacher working for the preservation of humankind and nature in general. www.psychotherapyindialogs.orgNicky SmoutBiodynamic therapist and trainer, from 2005  co-director of the Dutch school of biodynamic psychology (NIB). Main field of work is early childhood trauma, birth work and pulsation. www.nickysmout.nl  www.biodynamiek.nlJochen LudeCo-founder of the Chiron Centre for Body Psychotherapy in 1983 where was director, trainer and supervisor as well as in private practice. He also taught body psychotherapy internationally until he retired in 2011.Melanie d'Ursel Body Psychotherapist and Biodynamic Massage therapist, also trained  with David Boadella in Switzerland and with Berit Bunkan in Norway. She is currently a training assistant at LSBP. www.therapy.dursel.comAnat Ben IsraelBiodynamic Psychotherapist, senior biodynamic trainer who has training schools in Israel and the USA, and Training Board member at LSBP and in private practice  https://www.biodynamictherapy.net/With psycho-peristalsis from Catherine GehinMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

My guest Catherine Morgan multi-award-winning qualified Financial Planner and award-winning Certified Financial Coach is on a mission to reduce financial anxiety and increase financial empowerment & resilience for 1 million women around the world.  She is also very generous with her knowledge and shares about:Pensions in your 50'sHow to get started with investmentsWhy it's so important that conscious women develop wealthThe relationship between self-esteem and earningsHow and why pay yourself a salaryHow to manage in a global crisis You can get a copy of Catherine's very helpful book It's Not About The Money at www.itsnotaboutthemoney.comCatherine's website is https://catherinemorgan.com/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-morgan/Twitter https://twitter.com/themoneypanelInstagram https://www.instagram.com/catherinemorganmoney/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/catherinemorganmoneyIn Her Financial Shoes Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-her-financial-shoes-podcast/id1449065629 Resources mentionedPension tracking service for lost pensions https://www.findpensioncontacts.service.gov.uk/Pension forecast https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pensionProfit First, by Mike Michalowicz https://www.waterstones.com/book/profit-first/mike-michalowicz/9780735214149Step Change debt solutions https://www.stepchange.org/Tax credits if you have a baby https://www.gov.uk/tax-credits-if-you-have-baby More information about Kate https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/ Instagram @kate_codrington Second Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshop Music Trust Me (instrumental) by RYYZN Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream Music promoted by Audio Library Artwork Kate's portrait by Lori FitzdoodlesMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) b...

This is another exploration into the way ADHD affects us, my guest is Victoria Gazzard, who shares more deeply and widely about the challenges of parenting girls with ADHD, rites of passage and managing adult life. Together we ponder how female gender stereotypes can be particularly restrictive and damaging for girls and women with ADHD and how these restrictions play out over adult life.Victoria specialises in fertility and provides emotional support and therapies as well as practical advice and coaching to help her clients through challenging times.If this episode is helpful for you, you may also enjoy season 2, episode 12 with Francine Forde and Season 2, Episode 14 with Victoria and other voices sharing their experiences of ADHD and perimenopause.Victoria's website https://www.victoriagazzard.com/Victoria's Instagram @fertility2birth https://www.instagram.com/fertility2birth/Victoria's facebook https://www.facebook.com/VGazzardResourcesADHD self test: https://www.additudemag.com/self-test-adhd-symptoms-women-girls/?src=testNews, research and resources: https://www.additudemag.com/UK resources and coach directory: https://adhduk.co.uk/Penny Belle TedX Talk: How I learnt to fix my ‘broken brain' by healing my broken heart - ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blHAY4gApN8Trauma geek on neurodiversity and nervous system regulation and trauma recovery: https://www.traumageek.com/A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Sari Solden https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Guide-Women-ADHD-Neurodiversity/dp/168403261X/rPodcastsThe ADHD Women's Wellbeing podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-adhd-womens-wellbeing-podcast/id1605386171Is it my ADHD? with Grace Timothy: https://podcasts.apple.com/qa/podcast/is-it-my-adhd/id1612236855Community forum: https://www.divergentdesignstudios.com/landing?from=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.divergentdesignstudios.com%2FfeedExcellent articles: https://sluggish.substack.com/More information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles