On My Last Eggs

Erin MacTague talks to Rachel about what it's like to experience peri-menopause symptoms whilst a mum to young children, plus as co-chair of Women At The BBC, Erin shines a light on how the landscape is changing within big organisations when it comes to understanding menopause.  

Debbie Baisden is a menopause campaigner, comedian and pub landlady. In this episode she explains to Rachel how all three of her roles are interlinked, why she wants to see a more working class conversation around menopause and what, as women, do we want to see happen next when it comes to menopause awareness. 

The healthy eating doctor, Dr Harriet Holme talks estrogen and fat, how certain nutrients may help alleviate some menopause symptoms and the foods we should be avoiding during mid-life. 

Sam Bunch has been collecting conversations with women about the menopause. In this podcast she talks to Rachel about how hard it is for older generations to talk about the menopause and why all women in their 40s should get a letter from their doctor explaining what it is.

Rachel talks to comedian Pauline Eyre about her stand up show 'All Change' which shines a brain foggy light on the menopause and midlife. She has lots of live dates coming up, info at paulineeyre.home.blog

Suzanne Banks is currently overseeing the menopause improvement programme for NHS England.  In this episode she talks to Rachel about menopause conversations within the workplace, changing the culture and the small things organisations can do to support their staff.

Rachel talks to broadcaster Paulette Edwards about periods, endometriosis, and the importance of an open conversation when it comes to menopause. 

Rachel New kicks off the new season of On My Last Eggs by talking to the Queen of all things menopause, Dr Louise Newson. HRT is very much the topic of conversation, plus Louise reveals how she, like most women, was surprised by her own menopause.  

Rachel New is back with a second season of On My Last Eggs. First episode is with Dr Louise Newson. To be sure you don't miss it hit follow wherever you listen. 

Pat gives advice on how to have a conversation about menopause in the workplace, plus following your passions and the postmenopause boost. 

Amy Bennie talks about missing out on puberty, coping with premature ovarian insufficency and going on HRT at 16, plus what this means for her future, fertility and menopause. 

Artist Jane Woollatt talks about how she was creatively inspired by her menopause and the joys of watching herself shift from one phase to another.

Rachel Weiss talks about the moment she knew she had to launch a meno cafe, how that led to a flush festival and why she believes menopause is natures way of telling women to pause and take stock of their life. 

As a trans man Lee Hurley has a unique angle on menopause having seen all sides of all the hormones and he's not a fan of Oestrogen. 

Lesley Byrne talks openly and honestly about the lonely side of menopause, the importance of friendship and how, with the right support, you can achieve anything. 

Journalist and writer Caroline Harris talks about smelling different in menopause, Countries that don't have a word for menopause and why in 2021 there is still gender disparity when it comes to women's health. 

Amanda Thebe talks food and fitness in menopause, plus how the menopause conversation in the U.S. compares to the UK. 

Karen Arthur, curator of Menopause Whilst Black talks about diversifying the menopause landscape, wearing what makes you happy and the joys of being in midlife. 

Diane Danzebrink talks about her own experience of surgical menopause and why she's now on a mission to make menopause matter.

Julie Graham talks about the comedy drama she wrote, filmed and starred in during lockdown, which follows a group of women who have formed and forged relationships through marriages, births and now the menopause.

Jane Lewis, author of Me And My Menopausal Vagina talks about some of the crushing and debilitating symptoms, including vaginas and what happens when they go wrong.  

Loose woman Kaye Adams talks about her new book 'Still Hot' plus her journey from perimenopause denier to menopause accepter.

We're starting with the basics. The London Clinic Gynaecologist Amanda Tozer defines perimenopause and menopause and tells it like it is!

This podcast lifts the lid on the whole messy, confusing journey of the menopause through the help of experts and conversations with celebrities.  Launches Monday 18th January.