The Menopod

Hello and welcome to this very special episode of The Menopod to mark International Women's Day. Award-winning hosts Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson are back to chat about every aspect of the menopause - or what they like to call puberty's evil older sister. Joining them on this special is Dr Paula Briggs, Chair of the British Menopause Society and a Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health. All of which means she knows her onions when it comes to menopause and perimenopause - and answers some of our listener's most pressing questions about this critical stage in a woman's life. Sue and Dawn discuss whether there is now almost too much information out there about the menopause? Have we moved from a place where women struggled to find any information to there now being a blizzard of stuff? Welcome to your FAQs about life for women over-45. *** The Menopod is presented by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. It is a Laudable production for Reach, and it is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple and Spotify. The title music is End of the Rainbow by Quincas Moreira. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are businesses doing enough to look after their menopausal employees? Why are older women an asset in the workplace? And is a menopause festival really a good idea?These are the questions that our award-winning hosts Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson are asking - and answering - in the latest episode of The Menopod.Dawn discusses the "labyrinth of ridiculousness" of menopause myths online, and Sue suggests that businesses should employ a go-to person for the menopause in the same way that they have first aiders.The Menopod is the podcast that answers all the crucial questions for women over-45, tackling the menopause one G&T at a time.The award-winning podcast is presented by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.It is a Laudable production for Reach, and it is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple and Spotify.The title music is End of the Rainbow by Quincas Moreira.

Dieting at any point of your life can be difficult, but it is a particular challenge for women going through the menopause.While dietician Nigel Denby admits that weight gain affects the majority of menopausal women, he tells The Menopod hosts Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson that he has "absolutely no doubt that any woman can get in control of this".The award-winning dietician and author, who was awarded 'Dietician of the Year' in 2013, shares his tips on lifestyle changes, and explains the changes that women's bodies and hormones go through during the menopause.Nigel also "gets on his soapbox" for the 50 per cent of the population that "deserve better" in both the health service and society.The Menopod is the podcast that answers all the crucial questions for women over-45, tackling the menopause one G&T at a time.The award-winning podcast is presented by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. It is a Laudable production for Reach, and it is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple and Spotify.The title music is End of the Rainbow by Quincas Moreira.

The Menopod is back and it seems only fitting that Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson return to the podcast mics on International Women's Day!Our award-winning podcasters discuss whether the annual event to celebrate women is still needed today - and whether there should be an International Older Women's Day.Sue and Dawn also chat about the women who they think should be recognised on March 8, including those who are "risking everything to protect their families" in Ukraine.The Menopod is the podcast that answers all the crucial questions for women over-45, tackling the menopause one G&T at a time.The award-winning podcast is presented by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. It is a Laudable production for Reach, and it is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple and Spotify.The title music is End of the Rainbow by Quincas Moreira.

Author Catherine Isaac joins hosts Sue Lee and Dawn Collinson as they discuss how she writes her best-selling novels in the latest episode of The Menopod.Former journalist Catherine wrote her first book 'Bridesmaids' while on maternity leave under the pseudonym of Jane Costello, and her eight subsequent novels have all been bestsellers. 'You Me Everything', her first book writing as Catherine Isaac, was selected by the Richard & Judy Book Club - and it has been translated into 25 languages with a movie adaptation in development. Her next novel 'Messy Wonderful Us' was followed by new brand new book 'The World At My Feet', which is out now.The Menopod is the podcast that answers all the crucial questions for women over-45, tackling the menopause one G&T at a time.The award-winning podcast is presented by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. It is a Laudable production for the Liverpool Echo, and it is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple and Spotify.The title music is End of the Rainbow by Quincas Moreira.

The Menopod is back - and we launch our second series with a star of the screen! Alex Fletcher joins Dawn Collinson as they discuss the Liverpudlian actress' 30 years on the television, her role as Diane Hutchinson in Hollyoaks, her experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic, and going through the menopause. Our award-winning podcast answers all the crucial questions about the menopause and life for women over-45. From experts to celebrities, friends to colleagues, Sue Lee and Dawn Collinson are joined by inspirational and fascinating guests as they tackle puberty's evil, older sister - one G&T at a time!The Menopod is presented by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. It is a Laudable production for the Liverpool Echo, and it is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple and Spotify.The title music is End of the Rainbow by Quincas Moreira.

The Menopod is back! Join Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson as they tackle puberty's evil, older sister one G&T at a time. They are joined by guests from all walks of life - from authors to actors, dieticians to fitness experts - exploring the menopause in a fun and educational way. The Menopod Series 2: coming soon...

Over the first series of The ECHO's Menopod, Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson have been taking a witty and educational look at puberty's evil older sister – one large gin and tonic at a time!In this episode, Sue and Dawn share the bits that we've missed.There have been plenty of fascinating and entertaining conversations on the Menopod, and sometimes there's not enough room to fit them all in.You'll hear more from our chats with celebrity stylist Lorraine McCulloch, journalist Cheryl Varley, academic Dr Naomi Hodgson, and comedian Pauline Daniels, as they share their stories about the menopause and life for women over-45.The ECHO's Menopod is a Laudable production for the Liverpool Echo. It is presented by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

Join Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson in The ECHO's Menopod - the podcast that tackles puberty's evil, older sister one large gin and tonic at a time - as they look at relationships during the menopause and the lockdown.Gail Thorne, counsellor and psychosexual therapist at Relate, is the guest in this episode, discussing sex, communication, and 'the marriage cup-of-tea'.This episode was recorded during the Covid-19 lockdownPresented by Susan Lee and Dawn CollinsonEdited by Daniel J. McLaughlin

In the latest episode of The ECHO's Menopod – the podcast that tackles puberty's evil, older sister one Tesco four-pack of chocolate eclairs at a time – Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson look at the alternatives remedies for the menopause.They are joined by Nic Burns, who offers her insight into a holistic approach to tackling the menopause, focusing on complementary treatments for health and beauty.Presented by Susan Lee and Dawn CollinsonEdited by Daniel J. McLaughlin

In the latest episode of The ECHO's Menopod – the podcast that tackles puberty's evil, older sister one extra large bar of Cadbury's Fruit and Nut at a time – Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson look at the funny side of the menopause.From funny brain fog moments to those unreasonable and in hindsight hilarious causes of extreme rage, Sue and Dawn want to explore how laughter really can be the best medicine.Actor and stand-up comedian Pauline Daniels is in the studio to chat about she uses laughter to shine a light on those hormonal ups and downs – and has even incorporated her own experiences of the menopause into her act.Presented by Susan Lee and Dawn CollinsonEdited by Daniel J. McLaughlin

From journalism to yoga, via prisons and schools, Jane Gallagher has constantly reinvented herself throughout her life.Jane joins Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson as they discuss how women over-45 can start afresh, and pursue their ambitions in midlife.The ECHO's Menopod is the podcast that tackles puberty's older, evil sister one Ben & Jerry's at a time.Presented by Susan Lee and Dawn CollinsonEdited by Daniel J. McLaughlin

Welcome to The ECHO's Menopod, the podcast that tackles puberty's evil, older sister one sparkly glass of Prosecco at a time.In this week's episode, Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson discuss their tips on how to deal with brain fog: that moment where some menopausal women struggle with their thoughts.Dr Cath Moore and BBC journalist Cheryl Varley chat about their experiences with the menopause - and how they are open about its symptoms.

Welcome to The ECHO's Menopod, the podcast that tackles puberty's evil, older sister one cheap desk fan at a time.Join Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson as they tackle empty nest syndrome: the moment that your kids leave home.For some women, it means increased freedom - and for others, it can feel like a grieving process.Sue and Dawn chat to Dr Naomi Hodgson, senior lecturer in education at Liverpool Hope University, and Julia Finch, a mother of two boys in their twenties, who discusses the experience of no longer having children at home.

In this episode, The ECHO's Menopod discusses the medical side to the menopause.Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson ask crucial questions, such as: Does HRT suit everyone? Is weight gain inevitable? And what's the perimenopause, and how will I know I'm in it?From old wives' tales to myths and even fake news, the menopause and many of its symptoms are shrouded in uncertainty and confusion.Dr Paula Briggs, a leading expert in the menopause, joins Sue as they attempt to bust some of those myths.Presented by Susan Lee and Dawn CollinsonEdited by Daniel J. McLaughlin

On this week's The ECHO's Menopod, Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson have got their gladrags on, as they explore the world of fashion for women over 45.Sue and Dawn are joined by celebrity stylist and fashion guru Lorraine McCulloch.They ask crucial questions such as: when did it get so hard to find a dress to fit your hips as well as your boobs? Will security be called if we step over the threshold at TopShop? And how many pairs of black trousers is it reasonable for one woman to own?From the fear of looking like mutton dressed as lamb to the terror of elasticated waists The Menopod is here to discuss those style problems and try to find solutions.Presented by Susan Lee and Dawn CollinsonEdited by Daniel J. McLaughlin

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