Podcasts about menopause charity

Could hormones be the key to longevity?Dr. Louise Newson is one of the world's leading voices in menopause and hormone health, a GP, best-selling author, and founder of Newson Health, the largest menopause clinic globally. She has transformed the landscape of women's health through her groundbreaking work in clinical care, research, education, and public advocacy. Louise founded The Menopause Charity, hosts the UK's No.1 medical podcast, and developed a free menopause training programme downloaded by over 30,000 clinicians worldwide. More from MOTHER:Subscribe to the newsletter: https://themotherverse.substack.com/Want to create some magic together? Reach out to us: https://forms.gle/zfKWVCbw1ERKUgKB8Follow Louise:Website - drlouisenewson.co.ukNewson Clinic - newsonhealth.co.ukThe Dr. Louise Newson Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@menopause_doctor(00:00) Intro(01:20) Highlights from the UK tour(03:40) What does a healthy hormone cycle look like?(06:50) Why is estrogen so central to women's health?(09:00) Autoimmune conditions and inflammation(10:00) Endometriosis and hormone treatment(11:00) Quick summary of estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone(12:30) What happens during perimenopause and menopause?(15:30) What is HRT?(17:00) Hormone therapy as a longevity tool(19:10) How does getting started with HRT work?(20:20) The controversy around the Women's Health Initiative Study in 2022(23:20) Is hormone therapy unnatural?(27:10) If you could commission any study…(28:20) What is inflammation, and why does it matter?(31:40) Social media, hormone myths, and misinformation(33:20) How should we redesign our approach to menopause?(34:50) Lessons about life, nature and the universe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela is joined again by Kate Muir, to discuss the complexities of midlife, focusing on hormones, brain health, and mental well-being. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding hormone therapy, emphasising the benefits of bioidentical hormones compared to synthetic options, and highlight the significant risks associated with obesity and alcohol consumption. Kate and Angela also touch on the importance of lifestyle changes, such as exercise and nutrition, in managing menopause symptoms.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Hormone Therapy and Risks: Body-identical hormone therapy, especially estrogen, can lower breast cancer risks, unlike older synthetic options. Mental Health and Hormones: Hormonal shifts during menopause impact mental well-being, with a strong correlation between low estrogen and increased anxiety or depression. Bone and Muscle Health: Estrogen helps preserve bone density, essential to preventing osteoporosis. Women should also focus on strength training and protein intake. Diet and Supplements: High-protein diets, creatine, and supplements like sulforaphane support brain health and offset hormone declines. Awareness in Younger Women: Early education on bone health and hormone impacts could improve lifelong well-being. Preventing Exploitation: Be cautious of “menopause-targeted” products with questionable benefits, like "menopause chocolate."   TIMESTAMPS & KEY TOPICS  00:01 - Angela introduces Kate Muir, discussing midlife, hormones, and mental health. 05:00 - Hormone therapy's benefits and misconceptions. 13:22 - Tailoring hormone therapy to women's individual needs. 18:06 - Importance of bone density in perimenopause. 26:00 - Challenges of menopause-targeted products. 30:56 - Mental health impacts and hormonal sensitivity. 36:50 - Testosterone's role beyond libido. 41:46 - Nutrition and supplements for brain health. 48:15 - Hormone therapy and Alzheimer's prevention. 52:01 - Four quarters of life: becoming and harvesting stages.   VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health CommunityFree Fasting Guide - www.angelafosterperformance.com/fasting Use ANGELA15 to save 15% on Primeadine Spermidine at angelafoster.me/primeadine  To hear Kate Muir's previous episode go to https://omny.fm/shows/high-performance-health/everything-you-need-to-know-about-birth-control-wi   ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women's Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela's BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode.   ABOUT THE GUEST Kate Muir is a women's health expert, investigative journalist and documentary maker in the UK. Her book on contraception, Everything You Need to Know About the Pill (but were too afraid to ask) is published in April 2024, and she produced the recent Davina McCall: Pill Revolution documentary. Kate also created two ground-breaking Channel 4 films on the menopause, which ignited a massive conversation among women. Her book Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask) is now out in paperback. She is a campaigning speaker, and a founder member of The Menopause Charity. Instagram and Twitter/X @pillscandal @menoscandal CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is under no obligation to use these links. Thank you for supporting the show! Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.

Angela welcomes Kate Muir, to discuss her bestselling book, "Everything You Need to Know About the Pill, But We're Too Afraid to Ask." Kate shares her personal journey and research findings related to the effects of hormonal contraception, particularly focusing on the pill. She delves into the impact of different types of pills on mental health, libido, breast cancer risk, and overall well-being. KEY TAKEAWAYS The pill can have significant effects on mental health, libido, and overall well-being, with synthetic hormones impacting serotonin levels and mood. Different types of pills contain varying progestins and oestrogens, leading to different side effects and risks, such as increased breast cancer risk. Options like the copper coil and natural cycles provide non-hormonal alternatives, with potential benefits for mood and overall health. Body-identical pills with natural oestrogen and safer progestins show promise in reducing side effects and improving mood. Trials for male contraception, such as a shoulder gel, show potential with minimal side effects, offering a new perspective on shared contraceptive responsibility. BEST MOMENTS "I think the pill had sort of ground her down. And when she came off it, she was great. You know, there are other issues in people's lives, but that was clearly a cause of her low mood and depression, real flat mood." “Despite me having been diagnosed with three bouts of postnatal depression and then major depressive disorder for a number of years with possible bipolar, their first instinct was, well, we just need to get you back on the pill." “Doctors are really not trained in hormones at all" “We did a big poll for Channel 4. And I think we found about something like, 7 to 14% were getting it for sort of acne or skin. And lots and lots of people were going on it for heavy periods or irregular periods." VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health CommunityFree Fasting Guide - www.angelafosterperformance.com/fastingPodcast Shownotes - www.angelafosterperformance.com/podcasts AG1 Special Offer - https://www.drinkag1.com/angelafoster  ABOUT THE GUEST Kate Muir is a women's health expert, investigative journalist and documentary maker in the UK. Her book on contraception, Everything You Need to Know About the Pill (but were too afraid to ask) is published in April 2024, and she produced the recent Davina McCall: Pill Revolution documentary. Kate also created two ground-breaking Channel 4 films on the menopause, which ignited a massive conversation among women. Her book Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask) is now out in paperback. She is a campaigning speaker, and a founder member of The Menopause Charity.Instagram and Twitter/X @pillscandal @menoscandal ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women's Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela's BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is under no obligation to use these links. Thank you for supporting the show! Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.

Michelle Griffith Robinson is an Olympian, Life Coach, charity and brand Ambassador. In today's episode of CEO YOURSELF, we deep dive her CEO superpower: Positivity. This is the episode to shift your mindset. This is the episode to improve your mood, your mental state and your perspective. This is the episode I hope you will return to, that you will pause and replay, that you will take notes and share with someone who needs it. This is the episode that CEO YOURSELF is all about: it encourages you to step into your power, know your worth and become the very best version of yourself.Together, we share our tips and tricks to switch into a positive mindset, to overcome anxiety and FEAR (false evidence appearing real). You can find Michelle on instagram @michellegriffithrobinson and discover her coaching and mentoring via her website hereShe is a Women's Health UK PT and Ambassador for charities including The Menopause Charity, Women's Aid and Diabetes UK. To find the charity that's right for you, you can visit Charity Navigator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In my ninth episode there is the opportunity to hear three examples of different English idioms as you listen to Lynne and I's discussion of her experience of the menopause. There are again many points you can reflect on, which means to think carefully about something and consider different possibilities, opinions, and approaches to something. Reflection is an important skill in healthcare, and it helps us to continuously improve the care we deliver. I recommend the UK organisation ‘The Menopause Charity' to complete some further study and to practice your English reading skills. They have some fantastic resources, specifically for healthcare professionals. Please see the link below.Please note this is not a source of medical advice or intended for you to use to make medical decisions it is designed to help you improve your English through authentic language input. The opinions expressed are entirely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the UK health service or any other health organisations or charities.Please feel free to email me, helena@englishpracticeforhealthcare.com if you have any English language questions, a suggestion for a future episode or are interested in working together.The Menopause Charity - Menopause Facts, Advice and SupportEnglish Practice For Healthcare (squarespace.com)#learnenglish #intermediateenglish #advancedenglish #ukenglish #medicalenglish #patientcare #communicationskills #englishpractice #oet #occupationalenglishtest #englishfordoctors #englishfornurses #languagelearning #englishlanguagepodcast #learnenglish #englishpractice #listeningskills #menopause #hormonereplacementtherapy #hrt #englishverbs #anxiety #idioms #menopausesymptoms #perimenopause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Trust the Process' On this, the final official episode of series 1 of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to Olympian, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker and an ambassador for many amazing charities including Women's Aid and Diabetes UK, the positive life force that is Michelle Griffith-Robinson OLY.  In this conversation they discuss: What it feels like to represent your country in the Olympics.  The importance of appreciating what you have while its right here.  Why you should never underestimate yourself. Why she became an ambassador for Women's Aid.  Positive affirmations. One step, one breath and trusting the process.  Using your voice and the power in that.  The menopause - signs, symtpoms and findinf your own path.  Finding out she was pre-diabetic.  Why knowledge is power! Why following the numbers isn't the same as following your true purpose.  Paying it forward. What's next for Michelle in 2024.  Click to follow Michelle Click To find out more about Diabetes UK  Click to find out more about Women's Aid Click to find out more about The Menopause Charity 

We're borrowing this brilliant title from a panel at QED, and while we're at it, we're also borrowing one of the panelists, Nicola Throp, to cover all things Menopause - what it is, why we need to talk about it, and the barriers that women face in not just its treatment, but the recognition of what is happening to them and diagnosis from their providers. This is a significant life event that half of the world will experience, and women have historically kept it to themselves. It's well beyond the time to break this taboo. Some fantastic resources that Nicola shared: British Menopause Society; Menopause Support UK; The Menopause Charity; Black Menopause & Beyond Podcast (with Anita Powell); The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists  Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here!

Welcome back to SERIES TEN of Not Another Mummy Podcast. It's six years since we launched, back in a time when believe it or not, there were hardly any parenting podcasts!I'm thrilled to be kicking off our tenth series with an episode which is part of Acast's Take the Scary out of Menopause campaign in conjunction with The Menopause Charity. We know we need to revolutionise the support and advice women receive for menopause and perimenopause — and it all begins by having open, honest conversations. This episode will appear alongside dozens of special episodes on Acast's Take the Scary out of Menopause playlist. Hear them all at themenopausecharity.org/acast and to find out more about the amazing work The Menopause Charity does! And who better to talk to me about midlife, motherhood and menopause than Liz Earle? Liz is a wellbeing writer, podcaster and author. She launched The Liz Earle Skincare Co and then sold it over 10 years ago. And she is a huge advocate for menopause education and support.You can read more from her and listen to her podcast at Liz Earle Wellbeing.If you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can follow the podcast to ensure you don't miss future episodes. Thank you! Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Twitter: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now. Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're celebrating Menopause Awareness month (now there's a phrase I couldn't have imagined saying four years ago when I was writing The Shift book and everyone was telling me no-one was interested in menopause or women over 40…) And I'm delighted that my guest is a leading light in the British menopause movement.Dr Louise Newson is a GP and menopause specialist who is passionate about increasing awareness of menopause and perimenopause care for all women. (That ALL is crucial.) As well as her own private practice specialising in menopause, Louise is founder of the Balance app and the Menopause Charity. Plus author of the bestseller, the definitive guide to perimenopause and menopause.Louise joined me to talk about her personal menopause experience (sorry to say, even doctors struggle to get help), the lack of female role models in medicine and what drives her menopause mission. She recalls being ‘told off' for prescribing HRT, her battle to get women's health front and centre on the agenda and answers some of your most asked questions. If you'd like to hear some alternative menopause perspectives, try my episodes with Dr Jen Gunter, Mariella Frostrup and Karen Arthur. Listenn to the Dr Louise Newson Podcast here.* You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at The Shift bookshop on Bookshop.org, including The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause by Dr Louise Newson, and the book that inspired this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too, by me.* And if you'd like to support the work that goes into making this podcast and get a weekly newsletter plus loads more content including exclusive transcripts of the podcast, why not join The Shift community, come and have a look around at www.theshiftwithsambaker.substack.com• The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Juliette Nicholls @ Pineapple Audio Production. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate/review/follow as it really does help other people find us. And let me know what you think on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Open, Emma is joined by former GB Olympian Michelle Griffith-Robinson. Michelle is a mentor, life coach and personal trainer alongside being a proud ambassador for Women's Aid, the Menopause Charity and Diabetes UK. Michelle has incredible energy and insight. She urges us to not be afraid of taking up our space and to live the big, bold lives we deserve. You can find out more about Michelle here - michellegriffithrobinsonoly.co.uk and follow her on instagram @michellegriffithrobinsonThe sponsors of this season of Open are Boho Betty - an affordable gemstone jewellery brand and go to destination for meaningful gifts that promote a sense of well being. Their stunning, handcrafted collections are timeless, unique and exude style making them the perfect gifts for yourself or your loved ones.Use the exclusive discount code OPEN15 to enjoy 15% off the whole range. Ts & Cs Apply.www.bohobetty.co.ukInstagram - @bohobettyukEmma Campbell - @limitless_emwww.limitlessem.comOpen with Emma Campbell is produced by Pretty Fire Audio Productions @prettyfireaudioproductions

Does menopause hold implications beyond reproductive health? This episode reveals that the shift in hormonal balance affects inflammatory patterns, mediated by complex carbohydrates called glycans. We unravel the overlooked role of perimenopause in chronic disease onset and debunk common myths. Exploring hormone replacement therapy, we discuss its wider health impact, beyond mere symptom management. Louise Newson, a distinguished GP and Menopause Specialist, is the founder of the Balance App, The Menopause Charity, and the Newson Health Menopause Society. An active member of the UK Government Menopause Taskforce, she continually works to elevate menopause understanding and care.Listen in as we discuss the potential of glycans as biomarkers for menopause, surpassing existing diagnostic tests in their predictive capacity. We discuss: Menopause Specialisation: Why Choose It? [02:11]Menopause: Myths vs. Facts [04:12]What Exactly Is Menopause? [05:33]Testosterone's Role in Female Health [08:04]Sex Hormones and Immune Regulation [09:18]Menopause and the Rise of Chronic Illness [12:36]Viewing Menopause as a Hormone Deficiency [15:22]Menopause and Metabolic Syndrome [16:57]Menopause and the Gut Microbiome [18:20]Oestrogen's Role in the Cardiovascular System [24:03]Is Perimenopause Contributing to Chronic Disease? [26:59]Limitations of Current Menopause Tests [30:53]Introducing the Balance App [32:00]Glycan-Based Menopause Tests [34:05]Addressing the Lack of Menopause Education in Medicine [35:36]Common Questions About Hormone Replacement Therapy [38:50]A Look at the Newson Clinic [41:26]Follow Louise on social media: InstagramTwitterLinkedInView the Show Notes Page for this Episode Engage with us on social media: Instagram LinkedInFacebookTwitter Please be advised that this show is for information only and should not be considered as a replacement or equal to medical advice. 

Rachel is a practicing Nutritional Therapist & Medicinal Chef, certified in lifestyle medicine, plant-based nutrition, fermentation & raw food mastery; tasty healthy food is my passion. She understands how great nutrition can completely transform your health .In my online nutrition clinic, I focus predominantly on Women's Health with an emphasis on menopause. I'm an accredited Menopause educator from The Menopause Charity, qualified to advise women on the various treatment options available to manage the symptoms of menopause. She offers practical cooking demos to help you take action in the kitchen to future-proof your health. Her own menopause triggered multiple fluctuating symptoms that started her on a journey to fine tune & enhance her diet. Rachel began to personalise her nutrition, according to her symptoms. She quickly started to notice a difference & understood what worked for her. She now uses this personalised method with her clients to get them the results they want - usually more energy, better sleep, weight loss & generally feeling more confident & happy. https://menopausenutritionist.ie/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel_graham_nutrition/ https://www.facebook.com/RachelGrahamNutrition .................. This podcast is for information purposes only and represents the views and opinions of the speakers. Always use your own discernment in relation to anything discussed. Any information presented relating to any aspect of health & well being is for information purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. We recommend you seek the advice of a healthcare practitioner before beginning any natural, complimentary, or conventional treatment.

Lorna Cullen has recently returned from an incredible adventure run across the length of Scotland, England and Wales. Despite not starting running until later in life to counteract mental health problems, Lorna has been planning an extreme challenge. It was something which came into reality this year in the form of a JOGLE, with a twist. Lorna loved the idea of completing the John O'Groats to Lands' End run, but didn't want to do the organised event and was keen to add her own mark. She decided to add in running to three peaks: Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowden, raising money for The Menopause Charity and Mind along the way. Running Tales spoke to Lorna about her incredible journey, battling dodgy trainers, enjoying the wilds of Scotland and Wales, and beating the menopause...   ---------------------------------- You can sponsor Lorna to raise money for The Menopause Charity and Mind here: Mind - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Lorna-D-Cullen The Menopause Charity - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Lorna-Cullen If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward The music in this podcast is: "Fearless First" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

In this episode we hear perspectives of menopause from 3 of the Simpila Mental Health Team, Kerry B Tonks, Louisa Downs and Matt Holman. To support menopause awareness month and world menopause awareness Day on 18th October. All views and opinions shared in this episode are individual and based upon personal experience. As with all discussions there are many perspectives that we can and should always acknowledge and consider. We are not subject matter experts, but passionate about improving awareness, education and support in the future for all females who will or have experienced menopause. #ownyourmenopause Find out more about The Menopause Charity: https://www.themenopausecharity.org/ Find out more about The Fawcett Society: https://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/

"Everyone should be able to get their hormones back on the NHS shouldn't they?" Dr Louise Newson is the UK's leading voice on menopause and perimenopause. Seven years ago, she set up a private clinic because she'd heard from so many women who were being offered antidepressants for their menopause, instead of HRT. Louise hadn't wanted to go down the private route - she had found that was her only option. Her aim, at first, was to be able to help a few people, but word spread and now her clinics see over 4000 women a month. Since then, she's set up the https://www.balance-menopause.com/ (Balance website and app), specifically to help women who can't afford to go private, and she's set up https://www.themenopausecharity.org/ (The Menopause Charity), which is all about working with healthcare professionals and individuals, to help them through menopause too. The Effin Hormones gang discover what prompted Louise to campaign so passionately for an evidence based approach to the treatment of menopause, and how she managed to miss her own symptoms! Louise also answers questions from Effin Hormones listeners. You'll learn a heck of a lot in this episode, and hopefully find some inspiration too. Louise cites some research papers, which you can access here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e-8Gi_Eme5zJuZt5gkrbB5hdKbeS0VBb/view?usp=sharing (Back to the future: Hormone replacement therapy as part of a prevention strategy for women at the onset of menopause ) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iWiVBlm0oLxbSaA7NmgDUpcz9JbNqTNh/view?usp=sharing (Menopause and cardiovascular disease ) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IhjeedkHFnjrYBx88k9oQn8EXNi7IZ8b/view?usp=sharing (Menopausal hormone therapy: why we should no longer be afraid of the breast cancer risk)

Hello, and welcome to the refreshing, energised vibe that is September! I hope you all had a wonderful summer! Today's episode is a really important topic to me, and one I feel really passionate about. It is still considered to be a bit of a "taboo" topic in industries such as ours, but thanks to the work of a few it is becoming more popular, and that topic is.... MENOPAUSE What is it and how does it affect me? Menopause affects all women at different stages of life, and can cause the end of a career for some if they are not supported and educated correctly. It is not just "hot flushes" and a sign of age.... Menopause can cause a huge variety of life changing symptoms, and peri menopause can be just as powerful if not addressed.  In today's episode, we speak to the wonderful Lucinda Pincott, Menopause Awareness Advocate. I met Lucinda at an event recently, where we were both asked to be a speaker on this topic. We connected personally and professionally and I knew instantly I wanted Lucinda to join the podcast for you all to hear her story and the invaluable insight she brings! In this intimate conversation, we'll be covering: Lucinda's story of how she became a Menopause Awareness Advocate and WHY The symptoms of peri-menopause The symptoms of menopause How menopause can affect women in the workplace How employers can help in the workplace The support available  Lucinda has kindly provided us with further information and menopause help sites, which can be found as a link on our website - www.themortgagemum.co.uk in "Podcasts". SUPPORT • www.themenopausecharity.org – very comprehensive with sections on ‘how to talk to your GP' and ‘how to talk to your employer' with good symptom help sheets. • www.henpicked.net – under the menopause tab there are lunch and learn videos/podcasts as well as a symptom checker and information on CBT, nutrition etc. • www.menopausematters.co.uk – award winning, independent website with a comprehensive guide to all treatment options including unbiased guide to alternative therapies • www.menopausedoctor.co.uk – hosted by menopause specialist - Dr Louise Newson (who also chairs the Menopause Charity). There are links to podcasts with easy-to-follow information and links to comprehensive leaflets on menopause with your partner, HRT, lifestyle changes, menopause at work and many more. • www.menopausenow.com – a very easy to use symptom checker and useful guide to easy lifestyle changes • www.daisynetwork.org – for those going through early or premature menopause and those with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Alternative Therapy sites: • www.avogel.co.uk – an alternative therapy / herbal site. Promotes their own products but has a very useful symptom checker with suggestions of herbal supplements for individual symptoms. • www.menohealth.co.uk – includes a link to fitness classes specifically aimed at menopausal women. • www.lizearlewellbeing.com – a lot of general discussions and podcasts dealing with the general topic of the menopause and how to deal with it on a personal level. There is a link to a monthly magazine and under her Healthy Living tab she has menopause specific information. She is also the author of The Good Menopause Guide - see below • www.marilynglenville.com a UK leader in nutrition specialising in women's health. With a comprehensive guide to changing diet to combat symptoms. Based in Tunbridge Wells • www.primewoman.com has a guide to the best exercise apps for women over 50 • https://www.discoveringsobriety.com a great support site that talks you through and supports you along the way to quitting or significantly reducing alcohol intake. Run by Anne Gilkes with very personal support. APPS • https://balance-app.com – a menopause support app which is a good way to track your symptoms and changing monthly cycle. Great to complete before going to the doctor. • www.headspace.com a meditation app with easy beginner meditations • https://www.squeezy.com – NHS pelvic floor exercise App. One in three women will suffer from some form of urinary incontinence during their lives. Half of all women will have some degree of pelvic organ prolapse. Start now!! • https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-for-partners very good for your support network • https://coachchloe.uk/ Chloe Stephens runs an online group or 1:1 support for 6 weeks to help you learn how to make small, yet vital lifestyle changes that will help you at this stage of life. • https://www.marvellousmidlife.co.uk/ Laura Shuckburgh runs online support (1:1) and help you work out what changes you can make to your daily routine. Bespoke service, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly to suit. • https://www.carolynatkinsmovementcoach.co.uk/ Sevenoaks based and very personable yoga/nutrition/menopause coach. In person or via zoom sessions. • https://www.embracechangecoaching.co.uk Ipswich based – runs courses and 1:1 guidance. • https://www.health-works.net – Abir Hamza-Goodacre is a nutritional therapist and yoga teacher in Kent/East Sussex. MENOPAUSE BOOKS The Happy Menopause and The Happy Menopause Cookbook – Jackie Lynch The Menopause Diet – Teresa Cheung Oestrogen Matters – Dr Avum Bluming and Carol Tavaris The Good Menopause Guide – Liz Earle (recipes and suggested lifestyle changes) Healthy Eating for the Menopause – Marilyn Glenville Natural Menopause – edited by Anne Henderson. Cracking the Menopause – Mariella Frostrup and Alice Smellie Manage your Menopause Naturally / The Natural Menopause Plan – Maryon Stewart The Hormone Balance Bible – Shaun Tassone   SOCIAL MEDIA : there are a lot of very good sites – find one or two that suit your vibe/interest/humour/knowledge levels – they all offer great support and information: • @Menopause_doctor • @Lizearlewellbeing • @Mpoweredwomen • @Drstephaniegoodwin • @menopausewhilstblack • @marvellous_midlife • @megsmenopause • @Thelattelounge • @camillaelmsnutrition • @carolynatkinsmovementcoach • @coachchloe1 • @ohhelloperry • @drnighatsharif • • FB: thelattelounge: a paid for membership which is a lifestyle support network • FB: women with ambition, attitude and brain fog PODCASTS Dr Louise Newson – a whole range of interviews with relevant experts – I have a list of them all if you're after a particular symptom/topic. Postcards from Midlife –Lorraine Candy and Liz Halpin: general light-hearted chats with guests of menopausal age The Midpoint with Gabby Roslin – general light-hearted chat with guests of menopausal age Fortunately with Fi Glover and Jane Garvey – a look into behind the scenes midlife experiences. List of Common Menopause Symptoms Herbal/Diet Remedies If this is your chosen route – an appointment with an NIMH accredited medical herbalist will save you time and money. Commit to it properly. It's a true lifestyle change. The information below is a summary from Natural Menopause (Edited by Anne Henderson). Symptom Herbal Remedy Dietary / SUPPLEMENTS Moodiness Tea: lemon balm / St John's Wort Soya, chickpeas, lentils, Magnesium foods: almonds/brazil nuts. Omega 3 Supplement Physical Psychological Hot flushes/ cold flushes Brain Fog/Concentration Loss Weight Gain Low libido Low libido / High libido Mood swings/intolerance Thin skin Anger/Rage Thinning Hair Depression / psychosis Aching Joints/Muscle Weakening Low Self Esteem Acne/ Dry skin/ itchiness/skin conditions Irrational behaviour pattern Vaginal dryness/vaginal prolapse Low Self Esteem Increased wind/looser bowels/Bloating Poor Sleep Increased BO/body smells Weepiness Tinnitus/hearing problems Irrational behaviour Menstrual Cycle changes: menopausal flooding/missed period/worsening PMS Anxiety/Panic attacks Migraine/headaches Night Sweats Bladder incontinence Dizziness Pins and Needles Osteoporosis Gum problems/ulcers Electric Shocks Lucinda Pincott: perimenomentor@outlook.com peri_meno_mentor Anxiety Tea: lemon balm Avoid Caffeine. Magnesium and potassium foods : bananas, nuts, avocado, seeds, legumes. Vitamin D Hot Flushes/Sweats Red Clover / Black Cohosh Soya, tofu, chickpeas, lentils Brain Fog Morning cup of Rosemary B12 – eggs, salmon, oily fish,. Omega 3. Anti-oxidant rich foods (green veg, avocado) Fatigue and Insomnia Daily doses of liquorice and mint tea Iron foods – spinach, lentils. Protein. Maca powder. Achiness/Stiffness Liquorice, Black cohosh, German Chamomile Omega 3 anti-inflammatory foods/supplement. Ginger, garlic. Cut out processed foods whenever possible. Magnesium foods (spinach/almonds/brazil nuts) Urogenital symptoms (thinning skin/dryness) German Chamomile tea Cranberry juice (unsweetened). Water galore. Cut out caffeine. Gut health/windiness/bloating/ Constipation etc German Chamomile tea. Valerian Ginger. Fibre (chia seeds, flax seeds. Wholegrains. Fermented foods – kefir, sauerkraut, unsweetened pro-biotics Weight Sage tea High Fibre. Small portions. Probiotics and kefir. Digestion German Chamomile / lavender tea Ginger. Fibrous diet and wholegrains. Fermented foods. Libido/energy Chaste Tea (slow to act but apparently it does) Maca powder supplement. Antioxidant foods: walnuts, fish, green tea. Chickpeas. Zinc (supplement or in shellfish). Vitamin C foods. Skin and Hair Changes Chaste Tree Tea (for months) Oily fish. (Omega 3). Water. Vitamin E. Vitamin C SUPPLEMENTS As with nutrition – it's important to get good quality supplements to support you in the right way. There are thousands of products on the market and it can be a mine-field to navigate. Quality is vital – or you're wasting your money. Get a professional opinion/therapist if this is your chosen route as it will save you time, frustration and money. Natural doesn't always mean safe – check current medications and remember that different supplements can work against each other. And so much more.... We hope it helps educate and empower you, so you don't fear this chapter of your life! A HUGE thank you to our special guest, Lucinda, we are so grateful to you and please contact Lucinda on: Lucinda Pincott: perimenomentor@outlook.com Instagram:: peri_meno_mentor As always, a huge thank you to our editing team and our pianist Zoe Alexandria, who created our intro music. If you or anyone you know is looking for mortgage advice, we would love to help you, here at The Mortgage Mum. We are a team of women based across the UK who are passionate and hard working and who pride ourselves on 5* customer service! We work at hours that suit you, and we love to educate and empower you along the way! After all, this is the biggest financial decision of your life..... so make sure you've got the right team behind you all the way! Visit our website to find out more: www.themortgagemum.co.uk. Thanks for listening! Sarah x

Throughout August we're showcasing some of the best interviews from series one of the podcast.This week Emma is talking to GP and menopause expert Dr Louise Newson, in an interview that was recorded in September 2021.Louise discusses how we can improve menopause care and education for doctors and other health professionals. She also explains how her career led her to becoming one of the UK's most recognisable experts on the menopause and the new charity - The Menopause Charity - which she launched in 2021.This episode is presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Series 3 of Talking General Practice begins on 9 September.Useful linksConfidence in the Menopause (free training for healthcare professionals)The Menopause CharityPractical advice for GPs on prescribing HRT - an article by Dr Louise Newson and Dr Olivia Jones on GPonlineOur sister site MIMS Learning has the following learning modules on the menopause:● Genitourinary syndrome of menopause● NICE guidelines on the menopause - by Dr Louise Newson and Dr Rebecca Lewis● Menopause and migraine - by Dr Louise Newson Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last episode of season 2 I am joined by our former Olympian Michelle Griffith-Robinson. She shares how a lifetime of reflecting naturally led her to transition as a life coach. We talk about how she went from growing up in North West London to our Olympic champion, the support and insight her mum has given her along the way and gaining perspective when you don't reach your goals. She also shares why the way you speak to yourself is crucial, how she's continuing to grow her mindset and how she navigates bossing her career and motherhood with 3 beautiful children. Michelle knows what it's like to experience life outside elite sport, as a successful businesswoman and mother of three. Michelle draws on her own experiences to inspire and encourage others in her work as a Lifestyle coach, Personal trainer, Mentor, and Ambassador for Women's Aid, The Menopause Charity & Diabetes UK. Michelle's overarching mission statement is to ‘empower women and girls to unlock their true potential'. Michelle has regularly featured in Hello Magazine around the growing topic of menopause and lifestyle, and is currently on the front cover of the July edition of Women's Health. Michelle features in the current powerful campaign ‘Abuse is not love' in collaboration with Marie Claire, YSL beauty and Women's Aid! Topics we discuss: - Michelle's journey as an Olympian - The influence and role her mum played - Life growing up in North West London - Why authenticity is key - How she's evolved from Olympian, to PT to Life Coach - How she juggles her career and being mum - 4 questions - quick fire round Links: www.michellegriffithrobinsonoly.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/michellegriffithrobinson/?hl=en

In 2019, an astounding 900,000 women left their jobs in the UK due to the menopause. In this episode, Dr. Barbara Sturm is joined by author of Cracking the Menopause and menopause campaigner, Mariella Frostrup, to talk about possible and practical solutions. Also joining them are Michelle Kennedy, founder of the social network app Peanut and Miss Menopause (a.k.a Sharon MacArthur) - one of the few experts delivering tailored menopause training to workplaces.For further support contact The Menopause Charity.For more education and inspiration around aging, health, nutrition and beauty follow Dr. Sturm at @drbarbarasturm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Barbara Sturm and author of Cracking the Menopause and menopause campaigner, Mariella Frostrup, talk to Dr. Paula Briggs, chair elect of The British Menopause Society about all things HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). They discuss everything from the current shortage of HRT products in the UK; to why doctors are still misinformed about the risks of taking hormone replacement therapy and how primary care could be streamlined. For further support contact The Menopause Charity.For more education and inspiration around aging, health, nutrition and beauty follow Dr. Sturm at @drbarbarasturm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Episode is our last in Series 3 and we look at the positive side to post menopause with the lovely Rachel Edgerton, she's a woman on a mission to give hope to anyone struggling with the menopause transition journey. With AI robots on the rise Jinty discovers that all is not what it seems when the AI's demonstrate a gender bias and Lou discovers you can have good sex in your 70's but it might not be too acrobatic! As this is the last episode in this series we have a wine collective and it doesn't all involve wine! In the Book Collective we find out what your favourite books are and we absolutely love the recommendations you've sent to us. We begin our autism awareness course with Kent University with a quiz, do we really know about autism?   Our guest this week is Rachel Edgerton she is on a mission to give hope to anyone struggling with the menopause transition, the journey and the destination. She has experienced everything from mild to extreme menopause symptoms, Rachel is a mentor and campaigner for women in menopause. We talk a lot about peri menopause but what about Post menopause? Rachael says ‘Menopause is a journey, and the destination is good'. Adding she wants to give hope to women struggling right now. She tells us about her intrusive, suicidal thoughts and her experience of hysterectomy surgery, the recovery and destination-Post Menopause. Since 2017 Rachel has been she has been raising awareness about all things menopause, she is the menopause support colleague at work and fundraises for the Menopause Charity.   Our Book Collective have sent in their favourite books we read out a few and we now have an extensive list of superb reading!   It's the last episode in this month so our Foodie makes way for the Wine Collective. Jinty has chosen a fruity 0% alcohol Rose Freixnet and Lou has picked a local Devon made drink, Salcombe gin find out how the tasting went?   Our WI gets underway with a free course from Kent University via Future learn,  Understanding Autism and the opening quiz proves we don't know everything we thought we did about autism. You can join along with us on this link: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/autism   Our campaign for an NHS menopause clinic in Devon marches on and we would love you to sign our petition for a menopause clinic in Devon please click on the link: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinic Or you can send us your testimonials via email: menopauseclinicdc@gmail.com And finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk Thank you for listening and contributing to our Podcast, see you in Series 4 coming in May 15th 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jinty-sheerin/message

There's a condition that leads to an increased risk of heart disease, dementia, and early death that's been affecting people for as long as they've existed. The many symptoms can severely impact quality of life - ranging from headaches and memory problems to anxiety and weight gain.  This condition affects more than half of the world's population, but unbelievably its rarely discussed and the scientific research that exists on it is limited.  It's called menopause, and it affects 1.2 billion women worldwide. It's not a disease, but the effects can be just as serious for some women. Jonathan talks to the British doctor who's working to educate us about menopause and bring the discussion on the topic into the mainstream. Dr https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/staff/dr-louise-newson/ (Louise Newson) is a GP, menopause specialist and founder of the Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Center. Director of the Balance Menopause App and the non-profit Newson Health Research and Education. Founder of The Menopause Charity. If you want to uncover the right foods for your body, head to joinzoe.com/podcast and get 10% off your personalized nutrition program. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:09 - Jonathan Intro 01:11 - Episode start 01:24 - What is menopause and why is it important for Dr Louise 04:17 - Being hormone-deficient is bleak 07:27 - The overall scale of menopause 12:41 - What is HRT? 17:24 - How little menopause is talked about 19:30 - Dr Louise's push for menopause understanding & education 23:02 -What's the accurate test for perimenopause? 28:10 - Understanding hormone deficiency symptoms 31:58 - What else can you do besides HRT: Nutrition considerations 41:09 - Does your body shape change while menopausal? 41:55 - Summary 44:06 - Goodbyes 44:31 - Outro Episode transcripts can be found https://joinzoe.com/learn/category/nutrition/podcast (here). Dr Louise's non-profit organisation about improving and understanding women's hormone health: https://www.nhmenopausesociety.org (https://www.nhmenopausesociety.org) Check Dr Louise's app on perimenopause and menopause: https://www.balance-menopause.com (https://www.balance-menopause.com) Follow Louise: https://twitter.com/drlouisenewson (https://twitter.com/drlouisenewson) Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/ (https://www.instagram.com/zoe/) This podcast was produced by https://fascinateproductions.co.uk/ (Fascinate Productions).

My guest for this episode is Kate Muir, author of “Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask)”Kate is a writer, campaigner and documentary maker. She is the co-creator and producer of the revolutionary channel 4 documentary Sex, Myths and the Menopause and an activist for The Menopause Charity. Join us in conversation as we discuss:-The Revolution!! Why Menopause is a feminist issue.Why many of us are forced to look at our lives in a cold, new light at this time and suddenly realise, what about me?Kate's relatable honesty about her Perimenopause crash and how she couldn't 'hold it up anymore.'How being hormonally barren gave Kate clarity and led her to make some tough changes. Menopause, HRT and Alzheimer's - Kate's story and her mum Ella's story. Mental health can be attributed to hormonal healthKate asks with Menopause being a long term hormonal deficiency, “why wouldn't you take HRT?” Is the natural route not to replace your natural hormones?The protective benefits of Oestrogen for brain health and bone healthTwo-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women getting diagnosed around the age of 70, with the Alzheimers decay starting 20 years previously. Why we should pay more attention to ‘brain fog' especially those daughters of Alzheimer'sThe Hormonal Glass CeilingWho's' on HRT and not talking about it?Is Menopause a new feminist party?The economic privilege of Menopause. Kate gives us an insight into her next C4 programme with Davina McCall out in May 2022.The HRT window of opportunityTaking HRT at 70How lucky we are compared to our American sisters when it comes to Menopause awareness and the availability of HRT.Kate's book choice - Shuggie Bain by Douglas StuartYou can follow Kate on IG and Twitter  @menoscandalFind out more about my Coaching and Education, how you can work with me and get your free Menopause Symptom tracker at www.themerrymenopause.com

Petra Coveney is the founder and creator of Menopause Yoga – a specialist style of movement, breathing and meditation designed to support women going through the menopause. She is a member of the British Menopause Society, a senior teacher and trainer for the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance Professionals and author of a book ‘Menopause Yoga –A Holistic Guide to Supporting Women on their Menopause Journey,' which includes a foreword by Dr Louise Newson. Petra has run Menopause Yoga workshops and retreats at the Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre in Stratford Upon Avon, UK, where she also launched the world's first professionally accredited Menopause Yoga teacher training course, in 2019. Her pioneering holistic approach brings together western medicine and eastern wellbeing and her courses include expert talks by menopause specialist GPs, nutritionists, nurses, osteopaths, psychologists, pelvic floor trainers, and complimentary therapists in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. Petra has trained nearly 400 fully qualified teachers located in 20 countries who offer specialist Menopause Yoga classes online and in-person. As a women's health campaigner, she writes articles, records podcasts, speaks at wellbeing festivals and fundraising events for the Menopause Charity and other organisations.www.menopause-yoga.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do women age faster during menopause? Should menopause be rebranded as a hormone deficiency?  Is it ever too late to start HRT? Listen to this episode to find out the answers to these questions and many more! Meet the guests:Doctor Louise Newson is the Founder of Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre as well as Balance App and The Menopause Charity.  She's a renowned menopause specialist and is dedicated to helping women of all ages understand that menopause doesn't have to be a terrible experience. If you're interested in learning more about her work and tips for anyone in perimenopause or menopause, you can find it in her book - Preparing for Perimenopause and Menopause.Tim Spector is a professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King's College London and the scientific cofounder of ZOE - a health science company committed to helping people understand how their bodies respond to food. Professor Spector wrote two insightful books grounded in latest research that dive deeper into nutrition and the myths of dieting - Spoon Fed and The Diet Myth.Gordan Lauc is the leading scientist in the field of glycobiology and the founder of Genos, the world's largest glycan analysis facility in the world.All of our listeners are invited to use the code WOMENSDAY at the checkout page and get a 20% discount on a GlycanAge test. Watch the video recording of this podcast on YouTube. Engage with us on social media: InstagramFacebookTikTokTwitterLinkedIn

What we're talking about today will impact 50% of the population, 100% of the timeYet we don't prepare for it. There are no specific clinics within the NHS solely dedicated to the treatment of this expected condition. There is incomplete and misleading information and relatively little ongoing research on how to tackle this problem.To compound this dire scenario, this condition impacts multiple parts of the body. Bone health, heart health, brain health, skin health, mental health, sexual wellbeing. AND it costs 100s of millions (if not billions) of pounds in direct healthcare costs as well as loss in productivity and quality of life.If you've seen the title of today's podcast, you'll know I'm talking about the menopause. But if you were confused and were not immediately getting the answer, I don't blame you. The menopause is shrouded in secrecy, stigma and unfortunately millions of women across the world are simply not getting access to life changing treatment … which we already have!Dr Louise Newson, author of the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause, is my guest today and is one of the UK's leading menopause specialists determined to help women thrive.I love this book and am gifting it to many colleagues because Dr Louise demistifies the menopause and equips the reader with evidence-based advice and practical tips on: HRT treatment options, why menopause should be referred to as a longterm hormone deficiency, and how the right treatment complemented by optimising sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mental health can be so effective. If that wasn't enough ...Dr Newson is a GP and menopause specialist and holds an Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate with Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and the British Menopause Society. She produces evidence-based free content for women about the perimenopause and menopause on the menopausedoctor.co.uk website and social media. She is also the founder of the not-for-profit company, Newson Health Research and Education, the award winning free ‘balance' menopause support app and The Menopause Charity.Stick around for my top tips on diet, exercise and longevity at the end. Remember you can find all this information and more at thedoctorskitchen.com and sign up for the newsletter where I share practical tips on what to eat, listen to, read or watch once a week to help you live a healthier lifestyle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to 50-year-old Olympian-turned-personal trainer and lifestyle coach, Michelle Griffith Robinson. The very first Olympic athlete to be featured on That's Not My Age. Whoop! As a triple jumper, Michelle represented Team GB at the 1996 Olympic Games and was the first woman to jump over 14-metres at the Commonwealth games.Here, Michelle talks about her incredible career, both on and off the track, and shares how she found the determination, focus and strength to succeed. She is evangelical about the benefits of exercise, as a way to cultivate a positive mindset and healthy, balanced lifestyle, at every age. And so, of course, I asked for some tactics on how to motivate yourself in mid-winter...When not training and inspiring her clients, Michelle is an expert panellist for Women's Health magazine and is committed to helping others through her charity work. We talk about age and she describes how the peri-menopause led her to becoming an ambassador for The Menopause Charity in order to help inform and empower other women of colour.Michelle is an absolute star, a go-getter with boundless energy and enthusiasm. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.

I am so happy you are here. Sometimes there is a topic with a massive gap in my own knowledge. This episode came about for exactly that reason. I realised that I knew embarrassingly little about Menopause, the process, perimenopause, treatment, symptoms, and the impact it could have on women. I wondered if you might feel the same, so I managed to get one of the UK's leading experts on the show - Dr. Louise Newson to talk about it. Many of you might know of Louise and her work from the documentary about menopause with Davina McCall and her appearances on TV talking about this important and undervalued topic. She is a GP and renowned menopause specialist who holds an Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and the British Menopause Society. She is passionate about improving education about perimenopause and menopause and improving awareness of safe prescribing of HRT to healthcare professionals. In this episode you'll learn about: The basics How to know if you might be peri-menopausal - this was a massive light bulb for me HRT and myths Why has it been such a taboo untalked about subject for so long and what we can do about it Where you can get support and any action you might need to take in your own life I loved this episode. I feel so much more knowledgeable and empowered than before, which is always my objective when I speak with anyone for the podcast. As you'll hear in the episode there just isn't enough conversation and resources about this. Please do share this episode if you think it will be helpful. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Newson Health Balance Menopause APP FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You' and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. About Louise Newson Dr. Louise Newson is a GP and renowned menopause specialist who holds an Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and the British Menopause Society. She is passionate about improving education about perimenopause and menopause and improving awareness of safe prescribing of HRT to healthcare professionals. Louise is also the founder of the not-for-profit company, Newson Health Research and Education, the award-winning free ‘balance' menopause support app, and The Menopause Charity.

It is astonishing to think how badly educated we all are about such an important topic; how much misinformation is out there and how understudied women's health really is. "Menopause is a huge cause of osteoporosis, dementia and heart disease… and the most common cause of death in women is… dementia and heart disease!”Since our episode with Dr Shahzadi Harper on perimenopause we realised we needed to find out more, especially about the questions around hormone replacement therapy (HRT). So, we decided to dig deeper and talk to “the leading menopause specialist,” according to The Telegraph, Dr Louise Newson.Dr Louise Newson is Founder of Balance App, the world's biggest repository of evidence-based and medically approved menopause information. Dr Newson is a trailblazer when it comes to empowering women in making informed decisions to benefit their health and wellness. Author of Sunday Times No.1 bestseller, ‘Preparing for the Perimenopause and the Menopause,' Dr Newson is also Founder of The Menopause Charity and not-for-profit Newson Health Research & Education.A highly insightful conversation that has opened many questions and made us reflect on our current health system and wonder what can be trusted?Have a listen and let us know your thoughts on social media!And if you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share so we can keep making more.Big love,Dave and SteveTo find out more about Dr Louise Newson check out her instagram @menopause_doctor , her charity The Menopause Charity and her APP The Balance APPThis episode is sponsored by Wolfgang Reforest who's mission is to plant more trees, re forest Ireland and encourage others to do so too.Give the gift of a tree for just €20 - it only takes 3 minutes - and help restore and re-wild Ireland's forests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I'm focussing on the menopause, something that affects all women, and indirectly men, but as yet doesn't have the recognition and knowledge that it deserves. To talk about all things menopause, I'm delighted to welcome Dr Louise Newson, menopause specialist and GP. On this episode hear us talk about: what is the menopause risks and benefits of HRT treating the menopause naturally risk of long term disease after the menopause Louise's role in shaping the future of menopause care Louise is such a busy lady, it's difficult to know where to start. In summary, she is an advisor to the NHS and on the Clinical Steering Committee for NHSEI's Menopause Improvement Programme and has also set up a not for profit company focused on research and education called Newson Health Research and education. Louise has authored the Haynes Menopause Manual, and also topped the times best seller list with her new book preparing for the perimenopause and menopause. She is the director of Newson Health Ltd (www.newsonhealth.co.uk) She runs a menopause and wellbeing centre in Stratford-upon-Avon which is the largest menopause clinic in the world. She has developed the menopause information website www.menopausedoctor.co.uk and the free menopause app “balance” – www.balance-app.com. Louise is the founder and a trustee for The Menopause Charity – www.themenopausecharity.orgwhich will support and empower women with evidence-based knowledge in many different ways. She has recently launched the Confidence in the Menopause educational programme - www.fourteenfish.com/menopause/welcomeand is involved in research with colleagues in Warwick, Oxford and Liverpool Universities and London School of Tropical Medicine. Louise has contributed to menopause related articles in different newspapers and magazines and been on numerous radio and TV programmes. She also hosts a weekly podcast for women (entitled Newson Health). If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be delighted if you would give me a 5* rating and leave a review, so other people can find us too. Thank you!⁠

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz shares news of a fascinating study looking into the health benefits of high intensity exercise. She also catches up with Dr Radhika Vohra, a GP and women's health specialist. Radhika shares updates from The Menopause Charity and reveals why testosterone is so important for women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 3.1 - Dr Louise Newson - The Menopause Dr.The Aural Apothecaries are back for Series 3! In this episode it is our great pleasure to interview Dr Louise Newson - also known as the Menopause Doctor. As well as a GP and menopause specialist, Louise is also host of the popular podcast ‘My Menopause Doctor'. We chat to Louise about how the Menopause and the prescribing of HRT in general is an often neglected, misunderstood and underdiagnosed topic of healthcare - and the unnecessary suffering that happens as a result. Our micro-discussion focuses on the rights and wrongs of prescription charges and we find out who Gimmo met at the Greenman festival and what Steve woke up with in bed on his summer holidays. As with all our guests we ask Louise to pick her ‘Desert Island Drug', a career defining anthem and a book that has influenced her work. https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/aligning-the-upper-age-for-nhs-prescription-charge-exemptions-with-the-state-pension-ageTo get in touch follow us on Twitter @auralapothecary or email us at auralapothecarypod@gmail.com You can listen to the Aural Apothecary playlist here; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OsWj4w8sxsvuwR9zMXgn5?si=tiHXrQI7QsGtSQwPyz1KBg You can view the Aural Apothecary Library here; https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/31270100-paul-gimson?ref=nav_mybooks&shelf=the-aural-apothecary BIO - Dr Louise Newson BSc(Hons) MBChB(Hons) MRCP FRCGPLouise is a GP and menopause specialist. She is an advisor to the NHS and on the Clinical Steering Committee for NHSEI's Menopause Improvement Programme. She is the director of Newson Health Ltd (www.newsonhealth.co.uk) She runs a menopause and wellbeing centre in Stratford-upon-Avon which is the largest menopause clinic in the world. She has developed the menopause information website www.menopausedoctor.co.uk and the free menopause app “balance” – www.balance-app.com. She has also authored the Haynes Menopause Manual. Louise is the founder and a trustee for The Menopause Charity – www.themenopausecharity.org which will support and empower women with evidence-based knowledge in many different ways. She has also set up a not-for-profit company – Newson Health Research and Education. She has recently launched the Confidence in the Menopause educational programme - www.fourteenfish.com/menopause/welcome and is involved in research with colleagues in Warwick, Oxford and Liverpool Universities and London School of Tropical Medicine. Louise has contributed to menopause related articles in different newspapers and magazines and been on numerous radio and TV programmes. She also hosts a weekly podcast for women (entitled Newson Health).

This week the team discusses the current furore around face-to-face appointments and how national media campaigns and comments from MPs about access to general practice is affecting GPs and their teams.They also look at the COVID-19 booster campaign and what this means for general practice this autumn. And discuss the additional roles reimbursement scheme – the initiative that is aiming to bring an additional 26,000 full-time equivalent staff into primary care in England by 2024 – and ask: is it making a difference?In our interview this week Emma speaks to GP and menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson about improving menopause care and education for doctors and other health professionals. We discuss how her career led her to becoming one of the UK's most recognisable experts on the menopause and the new charity - The Menopause Charity - which she launched earlier this year.And finally our regular good news spot highlights a primary care network in Cornwall that is taking an innovative step to help tackle climate change.This episode is presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower who is joined by our news editor Nick Bostock and senior reporter Luke Haynes. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful linksConfidence in the Menopause (free training for healthcare professionals)The Menopause CharityMIMS Learning webinar on the menopause presented by Dr Louise NewsonNICE guidelines on the menopause - a learning module on MIMS Learning written by Dr Louise Newson and Dr Rebecca LewisMillions of pounds lost to general practice as flagship recruitment scheme falls shortBMA demands emergency meeting with government over GP abuse'Out of touch' Javid deepens rift with GPs over face-to-face appointments See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's podcast we meet up with the amazing Petra Coveney, founder of Menopause Yoga, who wants to help folks re write the menopause by writing our own Menopause stories. Petra herself is 55 and loving life in her Post Menopause and we are delighted she could join us on this week's podcast to give us some tips and talk about how stories of our middle age have, throughout History, been stolen by men and often portrayed as mad hysterical hags - but enough about Jinty & Lou! She is on a mission to change this and wants to help all folk write their own Menopause stories. Petra teaches Menopause Yoga workshops, and you will hear how this is a one stop shop, a holistic approach where Eastern wellbeing meets Western medicine. She now teaches other Yoga teachers the MY method which means peri and post Menopausal folk can find MY workshops all over the world. We hear Petra's story of self-learning and research to combine techniques and bring in many other elements to help woman through menopause. She is a force of nature when it comes to women and menopause and she gifts her 3 tips for menopause that you won't want to miss. We continue with Fern Riddell's Sex Lessons From History and we get to know about sex toys through the ages and why California has a hideous history of birth control. There's a new feature this week, The Movie Collective, Jinty has been to the movies and gives us her review. Lou has an issue with swimsuit sizing that will make Johnny Boden's ears ring and we announce our Wine Collective for the next episode.     The Book Collective continue with Fern Riddell's Sex Lessons From History and we get to the nitty gritty of orgasms, and technology (dildos) and also learn about California's appalling sterilisation program that only stopped in 1979. We read the last 3 chapters next week, 12, 13 and 14.   The Wine Collective prep for next week with Lou's choice a rose, Quintessence Mediterranee from Marks and Spencer's and Jinty's non-alcoholic choice Cornwalls Pentire Seaward (try with Tonic or ginger beer.)   A new slot is the Movie Collective where Jinty becomes Jinty Norman (in homage to Barry).   The WI Women's Aid 1.6 Challenge is well underway and this week Jinty and Lou are over half way through their 16 sea swims for September, the weather is a little chilly but they just keep swimming!     Wine: Rose: Quintessence Mediterranee from Marks and Spencer's £9 Pentire non alcoholic spirits. https://pentiredrinks.com/   Women's Aid 1.6 Challenge: If you would like to donate or find out more information how you could get involved this September head over to: https://givepenny.com/womenkindcollective_1_6_get_active_challenge?fbclid=IwAR1ak5UzTxWMCnNF4_i8j4RPOAG4hXYHtjkp3WBJ6E-wwMB4IL-HYSvKkXc Or go to: Womenkind Collective on Facebook or Instagram to find out how we are getting on. For details on Menopause Yoga, Re write Menopause and the Menopause Charity https://www.menopause-yoga.com/   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jinty-sheerin/message

In conversation with ... Olympian, Life Coach, Mentor, Trainer, Mum and Wife, Michelle Griffith-Robinson. Ambassador for DiabetesUK, Womens Aid, Menopause Charity, Kit Heath Jewellery and writer for Womens Health Magazine UK. A woman with energy and confidence in buckets! We talk about her peri-menopause experience so far and how an Olympian training and positive mindset, with the occasional day off, has helped her in life. Links: Website www.michellegriffithrobinsonoly.co.uk Instagram @michellegriffithrobinson We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consult a qualified health professional before trying any of the steps mentioned within this episode. Opinions are speakers own. Edited by: www.beyongolia.com Artwork: K. Arthur Music: Garden State by Audiobinger Follow @Menopausewhilstblack on Instagram. Dance to our Spotify playlist featuring lovely guests favourite tunes. Email thekarenarthur@mail.com if you're a nice human. Subscribe, rate and review over on iTunes so that we can reach the people who need to hear us. Be gentle with yourself ok? x

International broadcaster and host of critically acclaimed podcast, Soundtracking, Edith Bowman joins The Midpoint this week. For over two decades, Edith has held court in the UK's largest media houses. From MTV and Capital FM to Channel 4, Virgin Radio and of course Radio 1 she's lived life in the fast lane. But she was forced to slow down when BBC management altered her contract, and the course of her working life. Edith has since found a second focus in film and is riding new highs after she hosted the BAFTAs earlier this year. She's also moved to the Cotswolds, brought a gorgeous dog and rekindled her love of fitness. So how has this city-dweller adjusted to countryside living? Has she regained the work-life balance lost in lockdown? And now, at 47, what does she think of the word 'perimenopause'? Edith's family also have a long history with Cancer, so leading menopause expert and founder of the balance menopause app and The Menopause Charity, Dr. Louise Newson, is here to tell us what's really going on when it comes to HRT and the Big C.

“Menopause… could be a time where we're most productive, but we have to get the right help and support for that to happen.” - Dr. Louise Newson Dr. Louise Newson is a GP, menopause expert and best-selling author who is on a mission to educate women and healthcare professionals about menopause. She has created the free app ‘Balance' and The Menopause Charity to provide support to women and their families. Dr. Newson believes it's time for the narrative around menopause and the perception of HRT to change, and for women's experiences in the healthcare system to improve - allowing them to focus on optimizing for their health and longevity.

In this episode, Dr Louise Newson talks to GP and Trustee of The Menopause Charity, Dr Radhika Vohra. Radhika is a GP with a special interest in women's health, particularly the menopause and perimenopause. She is also an educator for GP trainees and other healthcare professionals.   Together they discuss the current landscape of menopause care in the UK, the poor profile menopause has in healthcare, training and research and the improved appetite professionals now have for more menopause education. Radhika shares her insights from a women's health perspective and hopes the work of The Menopause Charity will be a voice for everyone.   Radhika's 3 hopes for menopause across the globe:   Greater recognition of the impact of perimenopause and menopause on women's lives More education for women and healthcare professionals alike Better support for women and professionals working with menopausal women.

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz speaks to Dr Radhika Vohra, a GP and women's health specialist, about the recently launched Menopause Charity and how the charity is training GPs to better treat women with menopausal symptoms. They also discuss the vital importance of testosterone and how to replace it when our bodies start to produce less of it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz catches up with Dr Louise Newson following the launch of The Menopause Charity. Louise shares some positive news for menopause care and reveals the fantastic achievements of the charity, just one week after launching. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's Friday Five, Liz celebrates the launch of The Menopause Charity, as its first ever official Ambassador. She also chats to Dr Radhika Vohra about the importance of menopause awareness and education. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.