Henpicked Menopause Podcast: Recent Episodes
Deborah Garlick
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support. Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone. This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change. Your menopause, your choice.
Have you ever stood up to speak and had your mind go completely blank? Brain fog is one of the most common, and most misunderstood, symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and it can chip away at your confidence more than almost any other symptom.
In this episode, pulled from the archives because it's one of our best loved sessions, recorded five years ago but just as relevant today, Deborah Garlick is joined by Dr Shahzadi Harper to talk about menopause, mental health and brain fog.
Together, we explore:
- (00:00:47) Deborah's own brain fog story, the moment her mind went completely blank in front of a packed auditorium
- (00:03:41) What brain fog actually is, and why oestrogen has been described as the Wi-Fi of the brain
- (00:05:21) Perimenopause explained, the mysterious phase that starts years before periods stop, with no notification
- (00:07:31) The lifestyle changes that help, exercise, hydration, stress management and supplements
- (00:12:33) Does HRT help with brain fog, and the other conditions worth ruling out first
- (00:15:43) Why brain fog doesn't mean permanent decline, and the reassurance that memory does improve
- (00:17:54) Deborah's Tom Hardy story, and why owning your brain fog moments in the moment matters
- (00:21:06) When to worry, spotting the difference between normal brain fog and something more serious
- (00:24:15) Audience questions on exercise, CBT and practical everyday coping tools
Dr Shahzadi Harper explains what is actually happening in the brain during perimenopause and menopause, why psychological symptoms often show up before the physical ones, and what genuinely helps, from lifestyle changes to HRT to simply talking about it more openly. Deborah shares her own experience with characteristic honesty, proof that even when you know exactly what's happening, brain fog can still catch you off guard.
Whether you're navigating brain fog yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone, and that it's worth talking about. Find out more about Dr Shahzadi Harper's work in perimenopause, menopause and midlife health at The Harper Clinic, or follow her at @theharperclinic and @drshahzadiharper on Instagram.
Cancer treatment can bring on menopause suddenly — sometimes within 48 hours, and often without warning. In this episode, originally recorded as a Henpicked Lunch and Learn a couple of years ago, Deborah Garlick is joined by Dani Binnington, founder, and Rachel Bowman, director, of Menopause and Cancer, the UK charity supporting people whose menopause has been triggered or accelerated by cancer treatment.
Together, we explore:
- (00:02:00) Dani's story — breast cancer at 33, and how treatment triggered two separate menopause transitions
- (00:04:51) The scale of the issue — around 186,000 people diagnosed with cancer each year, and the treatments that can trigger menopause
- (00:06:41) Why cancer-induced menopause can feel like a "hormonal cliff edge" compared with a natural transition
- (00:09:37) Rachel's experience — no warning, 20 to 30 hot flushes a day, and two very different oncologist responses
- (00:12:09) Why so many cancer survivors are told they can't have HRT, and what that leaves them managing alone
- (00:14:17) Launching the Menopause and Cancer podcast and opening up the conversation on treatment options
- (00:16:44) Bringing the conversation earlier, so people don't fall into the "menopause void" years later
- (00:20:27) The workplace impact — confidence, uncertainty, and menopause as "insult to injury" on top of a cancer diagnosis
- (00:25:14) Three questions to ask after a cancer diagnosis: will this cause menopause, what are my options, and what does menopause mean for me
- (00:29:29) Closing the gap — training doctors, funding a menopause specialist clinic, and how to get involved
Dani and Rachel share their own experiences of chemotherapy-induced and surgical menopause, and explain why the estimated 186,000 people diagnosed with cancer in the UK each year can face menopause symptoms with little warning and even less support. They talk through the gap between oncology and GP care, why treatment options like HRT are so often left unexplained, and what employers and line managers can do to better support colleagues navigating a cancer diagnosis and menopause at the same time.
Whether you're supporting a colleague, a family member, or going through this yourself, this conversation is a reminder that no one should have to face a cancer-induced menopause alone.
Find out more and get support at Menopause and Cancer.
What is lifestyle medicine — and how can it support your menstrual health?
In this Lunch & Learn session, Handpicked's Deborah Garlick sits down with Handpicked director Sally Leach to open up a wide-ranging conversation about lifestyle medicine and its role in menstrual health — from everyday cycle symptoms through to serious conditions like PMDD, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids and PCOS.
Our hormones interact with nearly every system in the body — metabolism, inflammation, brain chemistry, sleep, gut health and emotional wellbeing — yet menstrual health is still routinely dismissed as "just periods." Sally is clear that lifestyle medicine is never a replacement for medical care, but that the two working together, alongside self-awareness and symptom tracking, can meaningfully improve quality of life.
Together, we explore:
- (00:01:09) What lifestyle medicine actually means — and its link to menstrual health
- (00:05:44) Why lifestyle medicine isn't a replacement for medical care
- (00:08:49) PMDD: symptoms, the luteal-phase pattern, and reframing "what's my body telling me?"
- (00:10:55) Endometriosis: chronic inflammation and how nutrition, movement and pacing can help
- (00:12:40) Adenomyosis and fibroids: heavy bleeding, anaemia, and iron
- (00:13:58) Why PCOS has been renamed PMOS — and what that means for treatment
- (00:17:22) Tracking symptoms and quality-of-life impact to be taken seriously by a GP
- (00:19:31) Small, sustainable changes over the "from Monday" overhaul
- (00:23:48) Supporting a daughter with heavy, disruptive periods
- (00:30:59) Health inequalities in menstrual healthcare and diagnosis
Menstrual health doesn't just affect people during "that time of the month" — it can shape energy, mood, sleep and concentration all month long, and it shows up at work, at school and at home. This session is for anyone who wants to understand it better, whether you're living with a menstrual health condition, supporting someone who is, or leading a team.
This session was recorded live as part of Handpicked's free Lunch and Learn series, run by specialists in menopause and women's health. For more sessions, visit handpicked.net.
What is PMDD — and why does it matter at work?
In this Lunch & Learn session, Henpicked's Sally Leech sits down with Phoebe Williams, CEO and founder of The PMDD Project, to open up an important and often misunderstood conversation about premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
PMDD affects roughly 1 in 20 people and can be so severe it's classified as a disability under the Equality Act 2010 — yet many who live with it spend years being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or simply not believed.
Henpicked is proud to be a supporter of The PMDD Project, having donated £5,000 from the Menstruation and Menopause Friendly Employer Awards 2025 event — a testament to their commitment to championing menstrual health in and beyond the workplace.
Together, we explore:
- (00:01:07) What PMDD actually is — and how it differs from PMS
- (00:02:29) The symptoms: from severe anxiety and depression to suicidal ideation, and why it's so often missed
- (00:04:32) Why PMDD is frequently misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder or depression — and the importance of cycle tracking
- (00:05:59) Phoebe's personal journey: living with PMDD from her teens without knowing what it was
- (00:10:07) How diagnosis works, and why persistence with healthcare professionals is often essential
- (00:11:46) Treatment options — from SSRIs and luteal-phase dosing to lifestyle changes, supplements, and therapy
- (00:14:37) What causes PMDD — genetics, trauma, and the emerging links with neurodiversity (autism and ADHD)
- (00:16:29) The relationship between PMDD and perimenopause, and why hormonal sensitivity can make menopause particularly challenging
- (00:21:36) Practical strategies for navigating life with PMDD — including diary planning, building a luteal phase toolkit, and tapping into community
- (00:25:11) The work of The PMDD Project: supporting individuals, training healthcare professionals, and educating employers
PMDD doesn't just affect people at home — it affects them at work, in their relationships, and in how they see themselves. This session is for anyone who wants to understand it better, whether you're living with it, supporting someone who is, or leading a team.
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are in crisis, please reach out to the Samaritans or your local emergency services. You are not alone.
Find out more about The PMDD Project: thepmddproject.org
@thepmddproject
About Henpicked: Henpicked is the home of the Menopause Friendly Accreditation — supporting organisations to create truly inclusive, informed workplaces for everyone experiencing menopause and menstruation. Find out more at menopausefriendly.co.uk
How to Talk to Your GP About Menstrual Health | with Dr Clare Spencer
Do you ever walk into a GP appointment and forget half of what you wanted to say? Or wonder whether your symptoms are "bad enough" to mention? You are not alone — and this episode is here to change that.
In this Lunch & Learn session, Henpicked's Sally Leech sits down with Dr Clare Spencer — GP, women's health specialist, and menopause expert — for a frank, empowering conversation about how to get the most from your GP when it comes to menstrual health.
Whether you're dealing with heavy bleeding, cyclical mood changes, suspected endometriosis, or PMDD, Dr Clare cuts through the jargon and tells you exactly how to prepare, what to say, and what questions to ask.
Together, they explore:
- What "normal" actually looks like when it comes to periods — and why it varies so much from person to person
- The moment you should stop putting up with symptoms and seek help
- How to keep a menstrual diary and why tracking two full cycles can transform your appointment
- How to describe your symptoms clearly — without needing to know the medical terminology
- The questions you should always ask your GP about diagnosis, investigations, and treatment options
- What to expect if you're referred to a gynaecologist — and how to advocate for yourself along the way
- A deep dive into PMDD: diagnosis, the role of antidepressants, HRT, and the Mirena coil
- Why conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, and PCOS (now known as PEMO syndrome) are often undertreated — and how to push for the right care
- How to find the right GP for women's health, including Women's Health Hubs
Your symptoms are valid. Your quality of life matters. And you do not have to suffer in silence.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- NAPS (National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes): pms.org.uk
- The PMDD Project: thepmddproject.com
- Cycle tracking apps mentioned by listeners: Clue, Harded, Cycles, Moody, Stardust
The Henpicked Podcast is brought to you by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace — the team behind the Menopause Friendly Accreditation. We're on a mission to create workplaces where everyone experiencing menopause and menstruation can thrive.
What They Never Taught You at School: Harnessing the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle
Did you know your hormones shift through four distinct phases every month — and that understanding those shifts can genuinely change how you work, rest, move, and feel?
In this Lunch & Learn session, Deborah Garlick is joined by Emily Smith, Head of Sales at MOONCUP, for an eye-opening conversation about the menstrual cycle — the kind of conversation most of us never had at school.
Emily walks us through the science behind each phase of the cycle, what's really happening in your body, and — most importantly — how you can work with your natural rhythms rather than pushing against them. Whether you're scheduling important meetings, choosing what to eat, or simply trying to understand why some weeks feel effortless and others feel like wading through treacle, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based insight.
This episode is especially timely, releasing just days before Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May.
In this episode:
- The four phases of the menstrual cycle — and what's actually happening in your body during each one
- Why you feel low-energy and reflective at certain times of the month (and why that's completely normal)
- How rising oestrogen during the follicular phase links to serotonin, confidence, and cognitive performance
- Practical ways to align your work tasks, social plans, and exercise with your cycle
- Nutrition tips for each phase — including why your body genuinely craves dark chocolate (and it's not just willpower)
- How to start tracking your cycle, with or without an app
- The truth about what's in most mainstream period products — and why it matters for your health and the planet
- Why working with your cycle isn't "being difficult" — it's evidence-based self-knowledge
About Mooncup
Mooncup has been raising the standard for period care for over 20 years. Pioneers of the world's first medical-grade silicone menstrual cup, they've grown into a full range of health-first, sustainable period care — including organic pads, tampons, liners, and period pants — all made without petroleum plastics, synthetic dyes, or hidden ingredients. B Corp certified, vegan certified, and proudly independent, Mooncup is on a mission to make period care that works with your body, not against it. Their products are available in Boots, Sainsbury's, Ocado, and Holland & Barrett, and they also supply free-access period care to workplaces, gyms, and hotels across the UK.
🌐 wearemooncup.com
📸 Instagram: @mooncupltd
👔 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mooncup-ltd
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/mooncupltd
Menopause affects all of us. Half the population experiences it firsthand — and the other half through the people they love. Yet most men feel completely lost when their partner goes through it.
In this Henpicked Lunch and Learn session, we're joined by authors Rob Kemp and Joe Warner, who share what drove them to write their practical guide for male partners, what surprised them most in their research, and why the gap between men's good intentions and their actual impact is so wide — and so fixable.
Rob Kemp is a men's health journalist and author with decades of experience writing about men's wellbeing, relationships, and midlife.
Joe Warner is a writer, editor and author whose personal experience of his partner's perimenopause journey led him to seek out the book he wished had existed — and eventually, to write it.
Together, they've created a practical, honest playbook for men navigating menopause alongside their partners.
Together, we explore:
- Why men often have great intentions but poor execution when it comes to supporting their partners
- The three things men actually need: knowledge, communication, and shared power
- Why trying to "fix" menopause is one of the most common — and damaging — mistakes men make
- The "heard, hugged or helped" framework for navigating difficult conversations
- The daily battery check-in habit that helps couples stay on the same team
- Why men should be going to GP appointments — and how to prepare
- How menopause can become a catalyst for stronger, more honest relationships
We also discuss the psychological impact of menopause that often goes unacknowledged, the reality of medical gaslighting, and why a little knowledge really does go a long way.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that menopause isn't just a women's issue — it's a relationship issue, a workplace issue, and everyone's business.
🔗 Find the book : https://burningupfrozenout.com/
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Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide. Yet for many, it takes years to be diagnosed—and even longer to be understood.
In this Henpicked Lunch and Learn session, we're joined by Dr Vickie Williams, who shares both her personal experience and research-led insights into endometriosis and its impact—particularly in the workplace.
Dr Vickie Williams recently completed her PhD at The Open University, focusing on endometriosis, menstrual policy, and the lived experience of working with a long-term condition.
Together, we explore:
- What endometriosis actually is and how it affects the body
- Why diagnosis can take 8–12 years
- The wide range of symptoms, from pain and fatigue to gastrointestinal issues and fertility challenges
- The impact on careers, performance, and workplace progression
- Why endometriosis is often misunderstood or dismissed as "just a bad period"
- Practical ways individuals can manage symptoms day-to-day
- How workplaces can better support employees living with endometriosis
We also discuss the emotional toll of living with a chronic condition, the importance of being believed, and how small changes in the workplace can make a significant difference.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that endometriosis is not just a health issue—it's a workplace issue too.
🔗 Connect with Dr Vickie Williams * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vickiewilliams_?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Autism, ADHD and menopause are being talked about more than ever — but this is still a developing and often misunderstood area of women's health.
In this expert-led Henpicked Lunch & Learn, Deborah Garlick is joined by menopause specialist Dr Clare Spencer to explore how neurodiversity and menopause intersect — and why symptoms can feel suddenly overwhelming during this transition.
From late diagnoses to hormonal changes in the brain, this episode unpacks the emerging science, lived experiences, and practical ways to seek support.
You'll hear:
• What we mean by neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism • Why many women are underdiagnosed — particularly later in life • How hormonal changes during perimenopause affect the brain and neurochemicals • Why symptoms like anxiety, brain fog and overwhelm can feel intensified • The difference between lifelong neurodiverse traits and menopause symptoms • Why perimenopause (not just menopause) is often when challenges begin • The concept of "masking" — and why it can break down during menopause • How to advocate for yourself with healthcare professionals • Why finding the right support may take time and persistence • What workplaces can do to better support neurodivergent employees
This is a thoughtful, evidence-informed conversation that highlights just how individual the menopause experience can be — especially when combined with neurodiversity.
As discussed in the session, this is an evolving area with growing research, but one thing is clear: awareness, understanding and support are essential.
About Dr Clare Spencer This episode features Dr Clare Spencer, GP and menopause specialist at My Menopause Centre.
Dr Spencer has extensive experience supporting women through perimenopause and menopause and is part of the clinical team at:
🌐 My Menopause Centre https://www.mymenopausecentre.com/our-team/dr-clare-spencer/
📱 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mymenopausecentre/
My Menopause Centre is CQC-rated Outstanding and provides specialist, evidence-based menopause care.
About Henpicked Henpicked has been supporting women and working with organisations to create more inclusive, informed workplaces for over 13 years.
Through expert-led Lunch & Learn sessions, accreditation programmes and trusted resources, Henpicked continues to drive menopause and women's health awareness in workplaces and beyond.
To join future free Lunch & Learn sessions, visit: https://henpicked.net
In this episode of the Henpicked Lunch & Learn podcast, host Sally Leech is joined by menstrual health educator and speaker Talycia Nayee to explore why periods are still surrounded by silence in many workplaces.
Despite periods being a normal and natural part of life for millions of people, conversations about menstrual health often remain uncomfortable or avoided altogether in professional environments. This silence can make it harder for employees to seek support and for organisations to create inclusive workplace cultures.
In this discussion, Talycia shares insights into why the stigma around periods still exists, the barriers that prevent open conversations at work, and why greater awareness and education around menstrual health matters for both employees and employers.
The conversation also explores how workplaces can play an important role in supporting women's health by helping to normalise conversations around periods and ensuring employees feel able to speak openly about their health and wellbeing.
This episode is part of the Henpicked Lunch & Learn series, helping organisations build knowledge and confidence around women's health in the workplace.
Chapter Markers (These work well on Spotify, YouTube, Libsyn and Apple Podcasts)
00:00 Introduction to the episode 01:00 Why periods are still surrounded by silence 02:40 The stigma and discomfort around talking about periods 04:10 How menstrual symptoms can affect daily life and work 06:10 Why workplaces should understand menstrual health 07:20 The wider conversation around women's health at work 09:30 The role education plays in breaking the silence 12:00 Creating more open and supportive workplace cultures 14:30 Key takeaways for organisations
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) remains one of the most talked-about — and often misunderstood — aspects of menopause.
In this expert-led Henpicked Lunch & Learn, Deborah Garlick is joined by menopause specialist Dr Clare Spencer to answer the most frequently asked questions about HRT — clearly, calmly and based on current medical evidence.
From understanding what HRT actually does in the body, to exploring risks, benefits, cancer concerns, blood clot history, different product options and what to do if the first type doesn't suit you — this episode provides practical, balanced guidance.
You'll hear:
- What HRT is and how it works during perimenopause and postmenopause
- Why some women need progesterone alongside oestrogen
- The different types of HRT available today (patches, gels, sprays, tablets and coils)
- The real risks of HRT — including breast cancer and blood clots — explained in context
- The proven long-term benefits for bone and heart health
- What to consider if you've had cancer, endometriosis or other medical conditions
- When to seek specialist referral
- Why finding the right type and dose can take time
This is a grounded, evidence-based conversation designed to help you separate myth from medical fact — and feel more confident discussing your options with a healthcare professional.
About Dr Clare Spencer This episode features Dr Clare Spencer, GP and menopause specialist at My Menopause Centre.
Dr Spencer has extensive experience supporting women through perimenopause and menopause and is part of the clinical team at:
🌐 My Menopause Centre https://www.mymenopausecentre.com/our-team/dr-clare-spencer/
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymenopausecentre/
My Menopause Centre is CQC-rated Outstanding and provides specialist, evidence-based menopause care.
About Henpicked Henpicked has been supporting women and working with organisations to create more inclusive, informed workplaces for over 13 years. Through expert-led Lunch & Learn sessions, accreditation programmes and trusted resources, Henpicked continues to drive menopause and women's health awareness in workplaces and beyond.
To join future free Lunch & Learn sessions, visit: https://henpicked.net
In this Henpicked Lunch & Learn session, we explore how ethnicity shapes experiences of menstruation, menopause and access to healthcare — and why understanding these differences is essential for equity, wellbeing and support at work and in life.
Sally Leach from Henpicked is joined by Dr Radhika Vohra, NHS and private GP, menopause specialist, and trustee and medical adviser at The Menopause Charity.
Together, they unpack what the research tells us — and what it doesn't yet — about how menopause and menstrual health symptoms vary across ethnic groups, and how socioeconomic factors, culture, language and healthcare access intersect with biology.
This conversation covers:
- How menstrual cycles and menopause symptoms can differ by ethnicity
- Why women from some ethnic backgrounds experience higher rates of fibroids, heavy bleeding and anemia
- Differences in menopause symptoms such as weight gain, joint pain, vasomotor symptoms and metabolic risk
- The role of socioeconomic status alongside ethnicity
- Cultural taboos, language barriers and why many women don't seek help
- Inequalities in access to HRT and specialist care
- Why education, representation and culturally inclusive resources matter
- Practical ways to advocate for yourself and support others
This session highlights a crucial truth: menopause and menstrual health are not one-size-fits-all, and meaningful support requires awareness, inclusion and better conversations — in healthcare, communities and workplaces.
👉 You can also read Henpicked's accompanying article here: How Ethnicity Impacts Menopause and Menstrual Health www.henpicked.net/menopause-hub/how-ethnicity-impacts-menopause-and-menstrual-health/
⏱️ Episode Timestamps / Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & why this conversation matters Introducing the session and why ethnicity must be part of menopause and menstrual health discussions
01:45 – How ethnicity affects menstruation Differences in cycle onset, pain, heaviness and complications such as fibroids
03:40 – Performance, pain and expectations How menstruation impacts sport, work and daily life — and why this has been overlooked
04:40 – What research tells us about menopause & ethnicity Key findings from large-scale studies and the role of socioeconomic status
05:55 – Symptom differences across ethnic groups Weight gain, metabolic risk, vasomotor symptoms and joint pain
06:55 – Inequality in access to care Why women from ethnic minority and lower socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to receive HRT
07:45 – Overcoming barriers to support Education, representation, language and culturally inclusive information
08:50 – The 'sandwich generation' & self-care gap Why women struggle to prioritise their own health
10:00 – What is 'normal' — and why we need a new frame of reference Challenging the idea that pain and disruption should be tolerated
11:40 – Menstrual change across the life course Adolescence, contraception, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause
12:50 – Using contraception to support menstrual health Beyond pregnancy prevention: reducing bleeding and improving quality of life
13:20 – Ethnicity and menstrual health conditions Fibroids, PMDD, endometriosis and fertility impacts
15:45 – Why early identification matters Preventing years of untreated pain and delayed diagnosis
16:30 – Cultural taboos & silence Why many women don't talk about symptoms — even when asked
18:10 – Diet, lifestyle and symptom variation How nutrition, alcohol and cultural eating patterns influence symptoms
19:30 – The importance of symptom tracking Empowerment through awareness and personalised care
20:15 – Where to find trusted information Research, charities, community voices and accessible resources
23:10 – Language, culture and reframing menopause Why some languages don't even have a word for menopause — and how to change that
25:10 – Supporting younger generations Education, advocacy and breaking intergenerational silence
26:20 – Menopause, ethnicity and weight gain Metabolic risk, stress, cortisol and movement
29:20 – Practical lifestyle strategies Exercise, stress reduction and culturally sensitive nutrition advice
30:35 – Community action & inclusion Why bite-size, community-led education works
32:00 – Closing reflections & next steps
Follow Henpicked:
- Website: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henpickednet/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/henpicked
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/henpickedcommunity/
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Living With Adenomyosis is a Henpicked Lunch & Learn session focused on understanding a common but often misunderstood menstrual health condition that affects millions of women — yet frequently goes undiagnosed for years.
In this episode, Deborah Garlick, Founder of Henpicked, is joined by Henpicked's menstrual health expert Sally Leach to explore what adenomyosis is, how it differs from endometriosis, and why so many women are told their symptoms are "normal" — when they're anything but.
Adenomyosis can cause severe period pain, heavy bleeding, fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and pelvic pain, with a profound impact on quality of life, mental health, relationships, and work. Despite affecting an estimated 1 in 10 women, awareness remains low — even among those living with it.
This conversation covers:
- What adenomyosis actually is and how it affects the uterus
- Common symptoms — and why they're so often normalised
- The emotional and practical toll of living with chronic pain
- Why diagnosis can take years, and how to advocate for yourself
- The range of treatment options, from hormonal support to surgery
- Practical, lived-experience tips for managing symptoms day to day
- Why education and workplace understanding matter so much
This session is part of Henpicked's commitment to opening up honest conversations about menstrual health, helping women feel informed, believed, and supported — at work and in life.
👉 You can also read Henpicked's in-depth article on adenomyosis here: Understanding Adenomyosis – https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/understanding-adenomyosis/
00:00 – Welcome & why this conversation matters Why adenomyosis is painful, exhausting, confusing — and still widely misunderstood
02:20 – What is adenomyosis? How it affects the uterus and how it differs from endometriosis
05:50 – How common is adenomyosis really? UK and global prevalence — and why awareness is still so low
06:20 – Symptoms explained Heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, fatigue, brain fog, bloating and pain during sex
09:30 – What counts as "heavy" bleeding? Clear signs your period may not be normal
10:45 – "This is just part of being a woman" Why symptoms are normalised — and the harm that causes
12:30 – The emotional impact of living with chronic pain Mental health, relationships, isolation and unpredictability
13:50 – Why diagnosis takes so long Dismissal, delayed referrals and being told you're "unlucky"
17:40 – Getting specialist support When and why to ask for a gynaecology referral
18:10 – Treatment options explained Hormonal treatments, pain management and surgical options
21:00 – Medically induced menopause (GnRH analogues) What they are, how they work, and key considerations
23:10 – Living with adenomyosis day to day Pain management tools, emotional support and community
25:00 – Lifestyle & self-management tips Diet, movement, stress, rest and tracking symptoms
26:50 – Advocating for yourself at medical appointments Four key questions to ask when discussing treatment
29:10 – Raising awareness & breaking the silence Why talking about adenomyosis matters — at home and at work
30:00 – Closing thoughts & next Henpicked Lunch & Learn
Follow Henpicked:
- Website: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henpickednet/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/henpicked
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/henpickedcommunity/
If this episode resonated with you, please consider sharing it — awareness changes lives.
How does menopause affect your mindset and how does your mindset affect your menopause? Is there a connection between the way we think and the way we experience menopause? Find out more in this session… Prof Mary Ann Lumsden is Hon Professor of Medical Education & Gynaecology, at the University of Glasgow. She retired from active practice in Glasgow in 2021 due to commitments as CEO, International Federation Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FIGO), a global charity for improvement in women’s health.
She was instrumental in setting up the first Menopause Clinic in Edinburgh in 1989 and involved in the care of women with Menopausal and Menstrual Disorders since.
Prof Lumsden has cared for women with menopausal and menstrual disorders (particularly those women with uterine fibroids) for over 30 years.
She has particular interest in mid-life women’s health including chronic disease prevention (e.g. cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis) as well as women with medical problems who need advice on management of menopausal symptoms. Also, she has advised on the care of women after cancer both young and older.
Deborah Garlick is the Founder of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, Deborah is a leading voice in raising awareness about menopause and supporting women in navigating this stage of life. She’s passionate about empowering women and ensuring that menopause is understood as a natural life stage.
Does taking the Pill affect your mental health? How do hormones change your brain through the menstrual cycle? How can you navigate change and empower yourself? This session tackles what you need to know…
Meet the speakers: Kate Muir is a filmmaker and author of Everything You Need to Know About the Pill and Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause. She produced Channel 4 documentaries on menopause and the pill with Davina McCall. Read up on Everything You Need to Know About the Pill by Kate Muir for more in-depth insights. Deborah Garlick is the Founder of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, Deborah is a leading voice in raising awareness about menopause and supporting women in navigating this stage of life. She’s passionate about empowering women and ensuring that menopause is understood as a natural life stage.
Here’s Dr Imogen Shaw of Hormone Health. This session tackles one of the most frequently asked and often misunderstood topics around menopause: vaginal health. Whether it's dealing with dryness, discomfort, or changes that come with menopause, this will arm you with expert advice and practical solutions to keep you feeling confident and comfortable.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Here’s two inspiring winners from the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards: Lou Furby of Specsavers and Julie Cridland of Aster Group. One of the biggest questions we still get is: How do you get your employer on board? In this session, we heard from these trailblazing menopause legends. Discussed their top tips on convincing stakeholders, getting the conversations started, and, most importantly, keeping them going.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Half of women over 50 will experience a fracture, yet bone changes start much earlier, often unnoticed. But there’s so much we can do now to stay stronger for longer. In this session, we cover essential insights on bone health and practical steps you can take.
Join Henpicked's Deborah Garlick and Dr Bill Robertson-Smith, a dedicated Women's Bone Health Researcherm Campaigner and Senior Surgical Care Practitioner in Sarcoma and Arthroplasty (NHS).
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Did you know that what you eat can significantly impact your menstrual cycle? Did you know your nutritional needs change throughout your cycle and during the menopause transition?
We're joined by Jackie Lynch, founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic where she specialises in women’s health and the menopause. Jackie is a regular contributor of nutrition features in the media and her clinical work has inspired her to publish the following books:
- The Happy Menopause – Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish (2020)
- Va Va Voom: The 10-Day Energy Diet (Headline, 2017)
- The Right Bite: Smart Food Choices for Eating on the Go (Nourish 2016)
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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What’s really in the period products you use? How do they impact your health and the planet? And what are the best options available today?
For years, mainstream period care has been keeping everyone in the dark, selling period care filled with hidden irritants and plastic. Mooncup believe in period care made only with ingredients that do your vagina and vulva some good. Get right up to date on vagina-friendly and eco-friendly options, ingredient transparency, and new insights.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Can natural approaches help after a menopause and cancer diagnosis? The experience can be devastating, but what steps can you take to support your recovery and get back to good health? Antonia de Gier is a registered nutritional therapist, who has trained at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) to understand the latest research in hormone health. She has a Diploma at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION); Bachelor of Science honours degree at the Centre for Nutritional Excellence and Lifestyle Management (CNELM) affiliated with Middlesex University; Helped to set up and worked at the Food Doctor and is a tutor at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION).
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Balancing work, home life and family pressures, alongside menopause symptoms you might experience, can feel overwhelming. But what can you do about it?
We’ll be exploring this topic and what we can all do to feel good during our menopause journey. As part of our Lunch & Learn series of webinars, here, Deborah Garlick of Henpicked is joined by Lavina Mehta MBE of Feel Good with Lavina, author of "The Feel Good Fix".
Lavina, a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, mum of 3, featured on TV & RadioAbout Me. mission is to help ALL ages to FEEL GOOD physically & mentally. Her slogan is to “Exercise for Sanity not Vanity.” She was awarded an MBE for her services in Health & Fitness over the covid pandemic in the Oct 2020 Queen’s honours list. She’s very passionate about promoting the health benefits of exercise to treat, prevent & reduce risks of chronic diseases like Diabetes & Heart Disease, so prevalent in Asian communities. Pre-COVID she launched a National press campaign to “Get UK Asians Fit!”
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Are you aware of how prolapse and incontinence can impact your daily life and well-being? Do you know the best strategies to manage these conditions effectively, especially in a work environment? Join our FREE Lunch & Learn where Henpicked’s Deborah Garlick and Dr Surya Gupta-Wright from My Menopause Centre will be discussing exactly this. Dr. Surya brings years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and holds Diplomas from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health.
She is also a registered menopause specialist with the British Menopause Society. Dr. Surya’s expertise is further enriched by her work in a Menopause Research Unit in London, where she addressed complex menopause cases and contributed to important research projects.
We know that around one in four women consider leaving work due to menopause symptoms, and one in ten actually do leave according to the Fawcett Society Report. But many of these women have valuable skills and talent to offer to workplaces. We're joined by Morna Ronnie of the People Portfolio as she explains more about how her returner programmes are supporting women after they're left their career due to menopausal symptoms to retrun to, and thrive at work.
People Portfolio are looking to work with companies committed to being menopause friendly, or who have achieved The Menopause Friendly Accreditation to run a pilot fo their returner programme for menopausal women: Revive and Thrive.
Please contact morna@thepeopleportfolio.co.uk if if you'd like to find out more, so that an initial exploratory discussion can be set up.
About Morna Ronnie: Morna Ronnie is the founder of the People Portfolio. Her 30-year career to date has included supporting people in a range of ways, from recruitment to outplacement and psychometrics to training and development. In the last 5 years she has used this knowledge to design and deliver a range of Women Returner programmes, some of which were funded by The Scottish Government and specifically supported women of menopausal age.
Passionate about supporting somen to thrive at work, she is also a Menopause Workplace Trainer licensed by Henpicked, delivering their CPD accredited training.
Are you interested in making your workplace menopause friendly? Visit www.menopausefriendly.co.uk to learn more.
We all may have heard the word “endometriosis”. But what does it feel like to live with it? What advice might help? How can people be best supported? We're joined by Menstruation Friendly Independent Panel Member Vickie Williams to shine a light on the topic.
Vickie, driven by her own experience with endometriosis, pursued a PhD in People and Organisations at The Open University UK, focusing on endometriosis in the workplace and the impact of menstrual policy.
She holds a first-class honours degree in Business Management from King’s College London, where her interest in gender and organisational studies began, particularly regarding women’s workplace experiences. Before her PhD, Vickie spent seven years as a Digital Account Director in film and creative agencies across London.
Concurrently, she trained in women’s health and established her own business to support individuals with endometriosis and other gynaecological conditions. Vickie has shared her expertise on endometriosis at prominent venues, including Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, and the International Critical Management Studies conference.
Her personal and professional experiences provide her with unique insights into the challenges faced by women with invisible and often debilitating gynaecological conditions.
She is particularly interested in how workplace structures and practices can better accommodate these conditions, aiming to improve the work environment for affected individuals.
We frequently hear women say ‘I thought I had dementia’ when going through the menopause. But do you know what causes this? Do you know whether HRT helps and what the research says? Expert information here. Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre.
Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine.
As well as her role of Clinical Director at My Menopause Centre, she currently runs an NHS menopause service and is a GP partner in a practice in Leeds. She is also a British Menopause Society menopause trainer and is involved in educating GPs about the menopause transition through talks, lectures and seminars. She wrote the menopause training module for doctors.net and has written for the Primary Care Women’s Health forum publication, Her Life Her Health, on a variety of menopause-related topics.
Do you know the impact the menopause has on your bone health? Do you know how this could affect you? Listen in to hear more and what you can do to improve your bone health for life! Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Kat Bright, Co-founder of The Health Boost.
Kat Bright is a nutritional therapist and co-founder of The Health Boost. She firmly believes that optimal health doesn’t end at 40 and with the right nutrition and exercise we can all thrive in our midlife and beyond. Kat supports women to find and support the root cause of their health and weight issues through bespoke nutrition and lifestyle programmes. Her goal is to inspire you to cultivate new habits that enhance your overall well-being, instilling a profound sense of confidence in your body.
About Henpicked Menopause Hub https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Do you know why it’s so important to move and exercise during menopause? Or how they positively impact mental health? ally Bolton has been a health and fitness coach since 2009 and over the last 2 years she has specialised in menopause health.
Since then she has delivered training to private groups of women, educating them on menopause and how to manage symptoms through their lifestyle habits.
Sally is a Henpicked: Menopause Workplace Trainer and has delivered colleague and manager training in various organisations including the education sector, charities and other professional services.
Her mission is to educate and support as many individuals and organisations as possible, to help raise awareness, break the taboo, and normalise the conversation around menopause. She believes that it is important for everybody to have a level of understanding, so we can all support each other through something that is inevitable for 51% of the population.
About Henpicked Menopause Hub https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Struggling with hot flushes but don’t want to take HRT, or can’t take HRT? Do you want to know abut the latest developments and what else is available to help you? Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre.
Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine.
As well as her role of Clinical Director at My Menopause Centre, she currently runs an NHS menopause service and is a GP partner in a practice in Leeds. She is also a British Menopause Society menopause trainer and is involved in educating GPs about the menopause transition through talks, lectures and seminars. She wrote the menopause training module for doctors.net and has written for the Primary Care Women’s Health forum publication, Her Life Her Health, on a variety of menopause-related topics.
About Henpicked Menopause Hub https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Menopause is part of every woman’s life, yet a legacy of poor information and communication still leaves many of us wondering what’s happening and what we can do to navigate this major transition in our life.
We’ll be exploring this topic and what we can all do to feel in control of our menopause journey with Nigel Denby of Harley Street at Home.
Nigel Denby is a registered dietitian, author of ten successful nutrition books and a broadcaster across television and radio both in the UK and Europe. Dietitian of the Year 2013, Nigel is the author of The Denby Report – the leading and authoritative review of nutritional subjects. His special areas of clinical interest include: Weight Management; Women’s Health and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Nigel is registered with the Health Professions Council and Nutrition advisor to Women’s Health Concern – and as well as his areas of speciality, he also works with patients in the dietary management of chronic and acute medical conditions including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and a wide range of digestive and endocrine disorders. About Henpicked Menopause Hub https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. Do you struggle with it? Do you want to know what you can do to manage your symptoms? Find out in this episode with Jackie Lynch of WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic.
Jackie Lynch specialises in women’s health and the menopause.
She’s a regular contributor of nutrition features in the media and her clinical work has inspired her to publish the following books:
- Va Va Voom: The 10-Day Energy Diet (Headline, 2017)
- The Right Bite: Smart Food Choices for Eating on the Go (Nourish 2016)
- And her amazing latest book, The Happy Menopause – smart nutrition to help you flourish (2020).
She’s also the host of the popular diet & lifestyle podcast, The Happy Menopause. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Fluctuating hormones during menopause affect the way we respond to stress both physically and emotionally. But why and how? Find out in this episode with Dr Rebecca Williams of Williams Stress Management.
Dr Rebecca Williams works with businesses and organisations to reduce presenteeism, absenteeism and hight staff turnover, and with individuals struggling with Stress.
Having worked as a GP for over 20 years, she has witnessed, first-hand, the impact of stress on mental, physical and emotional health and has signed many fit notes for stress. Through this work, she has gained valuable insights into how to help people in a practical way and utilises her skills in her role as a Stress Management Consultant.
Interested in learning more? here’s a link to Dr Rebecca Williams’ book: Dealing with Stress: The ‘Mind, Body, Spirit Way‘
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Do you know what’s going on with your weight during perimenopause and menopause? Do you want to understand what you can do to achieve permanent weight management?
Find out in the episode with Nigel Denby of Harley Street at Home.
Nigel Denby is a registered dietitian, author of ten successful nutrition books and a broadcaster across television and radio both in the UK and Europe. Dietitian of the Year 2013, Nigel is the author of The Denby Report – the leading and authoritative review of nutritional subjects. His special areas of clinical interest include: Weight Management; Women’s Health and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Nigel is registered with the Health Professions Council and Nutrition advisor to Women’s Health Concern – and as well as his areas of speciality, he also works with patients in the dietary management of chronic and acute medical conditions including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and a wide range of digestive and endocrine disorders. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Millions of women struggle with their periods or menstrual health but how do you know what’s ‘normal’ and what’s not and what can you do about it? Find out in the episode with Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre.
Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Jackie Lynch is the founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic where she specialises in women’s health and the menopause.
She’s a regular contributor of nutrition features in the media and her clinical work has inspired her to publish the following books:
- Va Va Voom: The 10-Day Energy Diet (Headline, 2017)
- The Right Bite: Smart Food Choices for Eating on the Go (Nourish 2016)
- And her amazing latest book, The Happy Menopause – smart nutrition to help you flourish (2020).
She’s also the host of the popular diet & lifestyle podcast, The Happy Menopause. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It’s a long-term condition that can have a significant impact on your life, at any age. Learn expert top tips in this episode with Dr Abbie Laing of My Menopause Centre.
Dr Abbie graduated from the University of Bristol in 2011 in medicine and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She has always been drawn to women’s health and initially worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology both overseas in Perth Western Australia and within the UK. She then chose to undertake training in General Practice and completed the Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health and the Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. She also achieved the Southampton Richard Percival MRCGP excellence award for her GP training. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how the ovaries work. Do you know how it can affect someone through life and what they can do about it? Find out in the episode with Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre.
Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Do you know what might cause our hair to become thinner or weaker in midlife? Do you know what you eat really can make a difference to our hair? Find out in this episode with Jackie Lynch from WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic.
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
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Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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Do you know what’s going on with your weight during perimenopause? Do you want to change your shape and make weight management easier?
In this episode we discussed what everyone needs to know and what you can do with Nigel Denby from Harley Street at Home
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
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What we eat can make a difference to how we feel and our symptoms during the menopause transition, Fiona Staunton is from Fiona’s Food for Life and she has some great recipe ideas and foods that will help you in the perimenopause as well as the menopause.
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Some of those taking progesterone as part of their HRT may experience symptoms due to progesterone intolerance. But what is it? How do you know if have In this episode we are joined by Dr Abbie Laing of My Menopause Centre, rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, to find out more and what can you do?
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
In this episode Louise Minchin, TV Presenter and journalist talking about her fabulous new book – Fearless: Adventures with Extraordinary Women.
Buy Louise's book here: "Fearless Adventures with Extraordinary Women"
Join Louise Minchin and Her Spirit Team here: https://herspirit.co.uk/
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
About Louise
Louise Minchin is a well-known and respected broadcaster and journalist. Louise presented the UK’s most watched Breakfast programme BBC Breakfast on BBC One for 20 years.
Before joining BBC Breakfast she was one of BBC News 24’s main anchors. Louise presents the BBC’s Triathlon coverage and has also guest presented The One Show and presented the BBC One series Real Rescues, Missing Live and Crime and Punishment and appeared in the Channel 4 history series Time Crashers. Most recently, she presented Tonight: The Truth About Stalking for ITV, asking important questions on whether enough is being done to tackle the crime. Louise was thrown into the Welsh castle for ITV’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in Autumn 2021 and also competed in Celebrity MasterChef, coming runner up in the final.
We’re often asked what’s the best way of exercising during the menopause. Good question! Mel Berry is from "Her Spirit" it's really hard to stick to any kind of exercise routine so Mel has some top tips on what and how you can improve your menopause journey through exercise.
Find out more about Her Spirit: https://herspirit.co.uk
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Are you struggling with digestive issues or bloating during the menopause transition? Want to know why and what you can do about it? Expert advice from Nigel Denby from Harley Street at Home
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
One of the most popular topics on this Podcast is sleep and how it affects menopause. In this episode some top tips and advice from Dr Clare Spencer from My Menopause Centre
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Can what you eat help menopause symptoms? In particular the psychological symptoms like mood, anxiety and depression? Anotonia de Gier of Hormone Health has advice and tips.
Hormone Health Website here: https://hormonehealth.co.uk
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Hormone changes that happen during the menopause transition can mean that all types of headaches, including migraines, become more common? Do you know why or what you can do about them? Dr Abbie Laing is from The My Menopause Centre with some excellent advice
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
What do you know about HRT? Your questions answered with Dr Heather Currie MBE Founder and MD of Menopause Matters
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Struggling with menopause symptoms at work and not sure how to talk to your manager? Expert advice in this episode with Sally Leech from Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace.
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Do you know how what you eat can make a difference during your menopause – both symptoms and long term health? Antonia de Gier is from Hormone Health with expert advice and some tips on what we should be eating.
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
What do you know about testosterone and menopause? Do you know what it does and whether you’ve the right level? Dr Tonye Wokoma from the My Menopause Centre has some advice and talks about why testosterone plays an important part in your physiology.
Find out more about the My Menopause Centre here: https://www.mymenopausecentre.com
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Can HRT help those who’ve had cancer? Is it safe to take HRT if you’ve had cancer? Are some people able to take it and others not? Sally Leech is joined by Dr Karen Morton, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Founder and Medical Director of Dr Morton’s, The Medical Helpline.
Find out more about Dr Morton's here: https://www.drmortons.co.uk/services
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
About Dr Morton
Dr Morton trained at Cambridge, Oxford, Queen Charlotte’s Maternity Hospital, Chelsea Hospital for Women and St Thomas’ Hospital, before becoming a consultant in Guildford in 1991.
She believes in empowering women to make informed choices about their healthcare, starting Dr Morton’s in 2013 to help make that happen.
What do you know about HRT? Do you know enough to make an informed choice about whether it’s right for you? Dr Heather Currie MBE is a Gynaecologist at Dumfries & Galloway NHS, Trustee and past Chair of the British Menopause Society and she has plenty of good advice on HRT.
Access a transcript of this Podcast here: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-hrt/
Check out "Menopause Matters" here: https://www.menopausematters.co.uk
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency P.O.I. also known as premature menopause means menopause that comes well before the average age of normal menopause — when you’re still in your teens, 20s, 30s, or early 40s. Sharing her story on this episode is Amy Bennie the Chair of The Daisy Network a charity dedicated to raising awareness of something that affects 5% of the female population before they reach 40. You'll find some great advice and help from Amy in this episode.
Find out more about The Daisy Network here: https://www.daisynetwork.org
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
About The Daisy Network
Daisy Network is dedicated to providing information and support to women diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, also known as Premature Menopause.
They:
- Provide a support network of people to talk to
- Allow members to share information about their personal experience of POI
- Provide information on treatments and research within the fields of HRT and assisted conception
- Raise awareness of the condition among GPs and the broader medical community
Are you mentally prepared for menopause? Are you finding it a struggle to see your way through the menopause? How do you see your life after the menopause? Our mindset can make a huge difference – either positively or negatively. Kate Hesk is from Cognomie and has plenty of advice on how you can choose your mindset about your menopause.
Find out more about Kate and Cognomie here: https://cognomie.com
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Kate Hesk is Co-Founder of Cognomie, a global Mental Fitness coaching and development consultancy. Kate is a coach herself and leads a team of coaches within the Cognomie community, who support women (and men) through menopause.
Finding the pounds piling on and not sure why? Could it be the menopause and what can you do about it? Nigel Denby from Hormone Health has some advice
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
More about Nigel:
Nigel Denby is a registered dietitian, author of ten successful nutrition books and a broadcaster across television and radio both in the UK and Europe. Dietitian of the Year 2013, Nigel is the author of The Denby Report – the leading and authoritative review of nutritional subjects.
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support. This Podcast is full of advice from the UK´s leading experts in their field, at the end of every Podcast the questions that you want to ask, you can be part of the show by visiting:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Do you know the effect menopause can have on your body? For example, changes in your skin, your shape and so much more. Dr Liz McCulloch from Hormone Health is here with some great advice about how your body changes during menopause.
Find out more about Dr Liz McCulloch from Hormone Health here: https://hormonehealth.co.uk
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Feeling under the weather or just not like your usual self? Did you know that what you eat could boost your immune function and keep you feeling on top form?
Expert advice from Jackie Lynch who is the founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic where she specialises in women’s health and the menopause.
She’s a regular contributor of nutrition features in the media and her clinical work has inspired her to publish the following books:
- Va Va Voom: The 10-Day Energy Diet (Headline, 2017)
- The Right Bite: Smart Food Choices for Eating on the Go (Nourish 2016)
- And her amazing latest book, The Happy Menopause – smart nutrition to help you flourish (2020).
- Take a listen to her own Podcast "The Happy Menopause" here: https://podfollow.com/1468784256
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) can stop anyone in their tracks, painful, uncomfortable and can often be a recurring symptom during menopause. But did you know they’re a frequent symptom of menopause? Do you know why or what you can do about them? Dr Abbie Laing of the Menopause Centre has some advice and top tips that could really help you prevent UTI’s
The Menopause Centre recently rated as “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission find out more here: https://www.mymenopausecentre.com
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
“Menopause can cause alcoholism or mania, and could even make women murderously violent, I suggest a small glass of sherry before dinner, if the woman becomes hysterical then chloroform may be administered” – Dr Edward Tilt 1857
In this episode the fascinating history of Menopause and societal attitudes to women and the menopause. I am joined by Columba Urey-White, Consultant and Psychotherapist on a historical journey that starts with Aristotle back in 322 BC and continues to the present day.
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Changes in mood can be a symptom of the menopause but how does what we eat influence our mood? And what can you eat to improve your mood? In this episode Registered Nutrionalist Jackie Lynch lifts our mood with her advice on happy healthy eating.
Jackie Lynch is the founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic where she specialises in women’s health and the menopause.
She’s a regular contributor of nutrition features in the media and her clinical work has inspired her to publish the following books:
- Va Va Voom: The 10-Day Energy Diet (Headline, 2017)
- The Right Bite: Smart Food Choices for Eating on the Go (Nourish 2016)
- And her amazing latest book, The Happy Menopause – smart nutrition to help you flourish (2020).
- Take a listen to her own Podcast "The Happy Menopause" here: https://podfollow.com/1468784256
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
The theme for World Menopause Day this year is ‘Cognition and Mood’. This includes things like brain fog, anxiety and depression, and changes in our mood, so it’s important to understand what this might include and what you can do. In this episode we are joined by Dr Clare Spencer from the My Menopause Centre with advice and tips.
Find out more about the My Menopause Centre here:
https://www.mymenopausecentre.com
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
It's September and to kick off our Autumn series of Podcasts I thought it would be a good idea to look back at the last six years of Henpicked Menopause; since we have been educating and talking to employers.
I am joined by our Training Director Sally Leech as we discuss how attitudes to Menopause are slowly changing and we also look forward to future help and support for you and your menopause.
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep during the menopause transition? Would you like to know what you can do to improve your sleep naturally? With some excellent advice on nutrition and practical solutions for a better bedtime regime award winning Jackie Lynch the founder of WellWellWell Nutrition clinic is on hand in this episode to help you.
To access a transcript of this Podcast, click here: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-improving-sleep-naturally-2/
To find out more about the Well, Well, Well - My Menopause clinic, click here:
https://www.well-well-well.co.uk
To buy Jackie's book from Amazon UK click here:
https://tinyurl.com/mvz6nzxt
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
About Jackie Lynch:
Jackie first discovered the power of nutrition about 15 years ago when she was working long hours in a senior corporate role. Within 7 days of following personalised nutrition advice, she says she felt like a new woman!
The dramatic changes in her energy, well-being and performance inspired her to give up her successful career and embark on a 4-year journey to study nutrition at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition.
Handling changes in our periods can be a real problem during the menopause transition. If you’re struggling with problematic periods or flooding, this episode is full of expert advice from Dr Karen Morton from Dr Mortons.
Find out more about Dr Mortons here: https://www.drmortons.co.uk/services
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Changes in mood are a symptom of the menopause. Some women develop depression, and some may have experienced it before. So how do you tell what’s going on and what you can do about it? With some expert advice is Dr Clare Spencer from My Menopause Centre.
Access a transcript of this Podcast here:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-depression-2
Find out more about the My Menopause Centre here:
https://www.mymenopausecentre.com
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Are you taking HRT but not sure if it’s working? Can’t get hold of the one you’re used to due to shortages? Think you need to change or are thinking of stopping? In this Episode we are joined by Dr Clare Spencer from My Menopause Centre who offers advice and explain more about HRT.
You can access a transcript of this Podcast here:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/hrt-top-tips
Find out more about the My Menopause Centre here:
https://www.mymenopausecentre.com
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Did you know that there’s a link between nutrition and PMS? In this episode we are joined by award-winning Jackie Lynch, the founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic, who specialises in women’s health and the menopause.
Jackie Lynch explains what you can do to manage the symptoms.
To access a transcript of this Podcast, click here:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/nutrition-for-premenstrual-syndrome-pms/
To find out more about the Well, Well, Well - My Menopause clinic, click here:
https://www.well-well-well.co.uk
To buy Jackie's book from Amazon UK click here:
https://tinyurl.com/mvz6nzxt
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
About Jackie Lynch:
Jackie first discovered the power of nutrition about 15 years ago when she was working long hours in a senior corporate role. Within 7 days of following personalised nutrition advice, she says she felt like a new woman!
The dramatic changes in her energy, well-being and performance inspired her to give up her successful career and embark on a 4-year journey to study nutrition at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition.
Endometriosis can be a debilitating condition for sufferers. In this episode we find out how Endometriosis affects the menopause transition.
To talk about the condition, we are joined by Dr Karen Morton, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Founder and Medical Director of Dr Morton’s, The Medical Helpline.
To access a transcript of this Podcast, click here:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/endometriosis-and-the-menopause
To find out more about Dr Morton's click here:
https://www.drmortons.co.uk/services/index.php?
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
About Dr Karen Morton
Dr Morton trained at Cambridge, Oxford, Queen Charlotte’s Maternity Hospital, Chelsea Hospital for Women and St Thomas’ Hospital, before becoming a consultant in Guildford in 1991.
She believes in empowering women to make informed choices about their healthcare, starting Dr Morton’s in 2013 to help make that happen.
In this episode we discuss surgical menopause e.g. hysterectomy and oophorectomy, how it affects the menopause transition and what support is available to those who experience it.
I am joined by Dr Heather Currie.
Dr Heather Currie is an Associate Specialist Gynaecologist at Dumfries & Galloway NHS, Trustee and past Chair of the British Menopause Society. She is co-editor of Post Reproductive Health, the journal of the British Menopause Society, Founder and MD of Menopause Matters, and the Scottish National Clinical Lead for Modernising Gynaecology Outpatients.
Find out more about Menopause Matters here:
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
Maybe you have been told you can’t take HRT because of a personal history or family history of breast cancer. Or maybe you have decided HRT is not for you but still want help with symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. Nature provides us with herbs which can be very powerful tools when you are going through the menopause.
In this episode we cover the different herbs that are useful around this stage in your life and highlight those that are particularly beneficial during the perimenopause compared to the menopause.
Dr Marilyn Glenville is my guest in this Podcast.
Access a transcript of this Podcast here:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/herbs-for-the-menopause/
Find out more about the Natural Health Practice here:
https://www.naturalhealthpractice.com
Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD is the UK’s leading nutritionist specialising in women’s health. She is the Former President of the Food and Health Forum at the Royal Society of Medicine and the author of a number of internationally bestselling books including ‘Natural Solutions to the Menopause’.
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.
This month is Stress Awareness Month. Stress can affect the menopause and menopause can affect how we deal with stress, but what can you do about it? In this podcast, Columba Urey, Consultant and Psychotherapist, shares a raft of expert practical tips.
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
In this episode how to talk to your Line Manager about your menopause. Thankfully, more and more employers are recognising that some women need support in the workplace during their menopause transition. Sally Leech is from Menopause in the Workplace and has some great advice in this Podcast.
Not everyone struggles, but three in four do experience symptoms, and these don’t just switch off when a woman arrives at work. This is why it’s important to know how to talk to your manager about menopause.
Access more information here:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-how-to-talk-to-your-line-manager-about-menopause
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Do you feel like the pounds are just accumulating during the menopause and nothing helps? Do you want to know the facts around weight gain and what you can do? Jackie Lynch, the founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic, who specialises in women’s health and the menopause has some expert top tips on what you can do in this episode of the Podcast.
Find out more about Jackie here: https://www.well-well-well.co.uk
Access a transcript of the Podcast and more about the serialisation of Jackie's book visit:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-weight-gain
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
In this episode we discuss how menopause can affect long term health, in particular bone health – osteoporosis – and what you can do about it. Our guest is Dr Shazadi Harper from The Harper Clinic.
Find out more about the Harper Clinic here:
https://theharperclinic.com
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Do you know enough about HRT to make an informed choice about whether it’s right for you? In this episode we’ll discuss the benefits and risks of HRT. Henpicked’s Deborah Garlick talks to Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
In this episode we talk about menopause and boosting your libido naturally we are joined by award-winning Jackie Lynch, the founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic, who specialises in women’s health and the menopause. She has some expert top tips on how to give your libido a boost, naturally.
Find out more about Jackie here: https://www.well-well-well.co.uk
Access a Transcript of this Podcast here:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-boosting-your-libido-naturally
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
In this episode I speak to Carolyn Harris the Labour MP for Swansea East, chair of the all-party group on menopause. We talk about finding a better way of supporting women through the menopause.
Carolyn Harris MP wants to create legislation to help women in the workplace with menopause, make changes at GP surgeries with dedicated staff who are trained to advise women with menopause and to ease any difficulty in getting HRT treatment.
To find out more about Carolyn's work:
https://www.carolynharris.org.uk
To contact Carolyn follow this GOVUK link:
https://members.parliament.uk/member/4480/contact
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
How does the menopause affect our ageing process. In this episode we are joined by Dr Liz McCulloch from Hormone Health. Liz helps us understand what factors influence how we age – including our skin and hair along with expert insights into what we can do.
For more about this episode including a transcript:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-its-effect-on-ageing/
For more about Hormone Health:
https://hormonehealth.co.uk
The book that Dr Liz McCulloch recommended "Lifespan: Why We Age – and Why We Don’t Have To" buy it on Amazon/Kindle here:
https://tinyurl.com/5yd9bkwh
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
Did you know that anxiety is one of the lesser known symptoms of the menopause? Fluctuating hormones can cause feelings of anxiety or depression but what can you do about it? Dr Clare Spencer is from the My Menopause Centre. In this episode we discussed the important topic of managing anxiety during the menopause and what you can do about it.
For more about this episode including a transcript:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/anxiety-menopause-what-you-can-do
To learn more about The My Menopause Centre:
https://www.mymenopausecentre.com
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
Part 2 of our Menopause and skin and we speak to Consultant Dermatologist Dr Emma Wedgeworth.
For more about this episode:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-skin-dr-emma-wedgeworth-part-2
The Emepelle skin treatment mentioned in the podcast, for more details:
https://emepelle.co.uk/#henpicked
Follow Dr Emma Wedgeworth on INSTA here: https://www.instagram.com/dremwedgeworth
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
In this episode we look at how menopause impacts your fertility, and when. Some excellent advice from our guest Francesca Steyn, Director of Fertility Services at Peppy Health on what you can do if you’re struggling with fertility as a result of your menopause transition. We also discuss what your options are if you’ve experienced early menopause or menopause because of surgery.
For more information on this episode:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-fertility-2
More information about Peppy Health:
https://peppy.health
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, bowel and the uterus. They prevent incontinence of bladder and bowel, prolapse and are also important in sexual function. But the pelvic floor can weaken during menopause which makes it important that we talk about this and understand what we can do. Dr Clare Spencer joins us with help, tips and advice.
For more information on this episode:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-your-pelvic-floor
For more information on the Squeezy App
https://www.squeezyapp.com
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
About Dr Clare Spencer:
Dr Clare Spencer is Clinical Director at My Menopause Centre, she currently runs an NHS menopause service and is a GP partner in a practice in Leeds. She is also a British Menopause Society menopause trainer and is involved in educating GPs about the menopause transition through talks, lectures and seminars.
In this episode we look at the impact menopause has on your long term health, with Mr Nick Panay, Consultant and Gynaecologist.
Find out more about Mr Nick Panay and Hormone Health here:
https://hormonehealth.co.uk
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
In this episode the story of Becky Kearns. She is a mum to three girls all thanks to egg donation. ‘Mum’ is a word Becky feared she’d never get the chance to use, due to a diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, a form of very early menopause.
In this episode Becky tells her own story, her long fertility journey including many failed IVF cycles and miscarriage before she made the momentous decision to build a family using an egg donor.
Resources:
Defining Mum: https://definingmum.com
Fertility Matters at Work: https://fertilitymattersatwork.com
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
In this episode - Menopause and Skin with Consultant Dermatologist Dr Emma Wedgeworth. How does menopause affect our skin, and what we can do about it.
The Emepelle skin treatment mentioned in the podcast, for more details:
https://emepelle.co.uk/#henpicked
Follow Dr Emma Wedgeworth on INSTA here: https://www.instagram.com/dremwedgeworth
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
In this first episode of the New Year - diet and nutrition - some excellent advice on how to kick start the New Year without beating yourself up.
Find out more about Jackie here: https://www.well-well-well.co.uk
Access a Transcript of this Podcast here: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/lockdown-menopause-diets-nutrition/
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Are you ready for some festive food? Jackie Lynch founder of the Well, Well, Well, Clinic has the task of proving she is not going to be Jackie Grinch at Christmas with some excellent swaps for the Christmas fayre we all love to indulge in at this time of the year.
Find out more about Jackie here: https://www.well-well-well.co.uk
Access a Transcript of this Podcast here:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-nutrition-and-christmas-2
In this episode we covered:
Plenty of Turkey but not with all the trimmings
Drink and be merry but maybe cut down on the Sherry
Healthy nutty snacking
Mince Pie not pies
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
In this episode Professor Myra Hunter of King’s College London, the UK’s leading expert on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and menopause. Myra explains how CBT can help everything from hot flushes to mindset, and much more. This is a great way to explore how CBT could help you.
Access a Transcript of this Podcast here:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/how-cbt-helps-during-menopause
In this episode we covered:
What exactly is CBT?
How does CBT work with menopause?
How do you start with CBT?
Resources:
Books
Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats: A Cognitive Behavioural Self-help Guide to the Menopause: Buy on Amazon UK: Here
Living Well Through The Menopause: An evidence-based cognitive behavioural guide: Buy on Amazon UK: here
Women’s Health Concern: https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt-menopausal-symptoms/
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
Enjoying a sex life or just to be able to make decisions about our sexual desire can be helped if we are informed and Dr Claire Macaulay, of The Pleasure Possibility is a fantastic guest who in this episode talks more about sex and the menopause.
Access a Transcript of this Podcast here:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-sex-part-two
In this episode we covered:
Sexual expression is about what’s right for us as an individual.
Vaginal atrophy.
How long can you use localised oestrogen for.
The difference between moisturisers and lubricants.
Resources:
Sylk Natural Intimate Lubricant
YES, YES, YES® – The Organic Intimacy Experts
Dr. Wolff’s Vagisan Moisturising Cream
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub
How resilience can help us manage our menopause. In this episode I am talking to Danny Simmonds from Menopause in the Workplace and Silver Lining. Danny has some fantastic advice about managing stress and dealing with those dark days when you just don't feel your old self.
Access a Transcript of this Podcast here:
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-resilience-and-stress-management/
Find out more about Danny Simmonds at Silver Lining here:
https://silverliningtraining.co.uk
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/category/menopause
In this episode - menopause and thyroid problems. At Henpicked we are frequently asked questions about how these affect each other. Our guest is Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD of Glenville Nutrition, who specialises in women’s health.
In this Podcast we cover the function of the thyroid gland, symptoms relating to thyroid problems and, importantly, what you can do.
Access a Transcript of this Podcast here: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-thyroid-problems/
More information about Glenville Nutrition: https://glenvillenutrition.ie
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/category/menopause
In this episode early menopause and how it is treated. Our guest is Dr Nick Panay, Consultant Gynaecologist.
Early menopause occurs when periods stop before the age of 45, which probably affects about 10-15% of women. If this happens before the age of 40, it’s known as premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), which affects about 1% of women. We don’t know the exact figures as often women aren’t presenting with this problem. They don’t think an irregularity of periods is due to early menopause, particularly when they’re very young. We often put these things down to stress, changes in weight, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (POS).
Find out more about Dr Nick Panay: https://hormonehealth.co.uk
Access a Transcript of this Podcast here: https://henpicked.net/early-menopause-and-its-treatment/
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/category/menopause
Throughout the menopausal transition, there may be a change in the normal pattern of your periods. Dr Karen Morton of Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline is our guest on this episode of the Podcast. We will be talking about what a period is, what’s normal and what’s not, and answer some of the frequent problems women can have and what they can do.
Find out more about Dr Morton's Medical Helpline: https://www.drmortons.co.uk
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/category/menopause
Is it a given that you gain weight around menopause? What can you do about it? In this episode Henpicked’s Deborah Garlick talks to Jackie Lynch, who is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, discussing menopause, weight gain and diets.
Jackie Lynch's book "The Happy Menopause" available on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/572xsu8v
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to:
https://henpicked.net/category/menopause
Our sleep patterns can go haywire during menopause, so what can you do to get a good night’s sleep? In this episode we look at why sleep can be so elusive during menopause and what you can do about it. Our guests on this Podcast are Dr Justine Setchell and Dr Jessica Baron of Hormone Health.
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
Find out more about Hormone Health here: https://hormonehealth.co.uk
Today is Menopause Awareness Day and the focus this year is on Bone Health. Dr Marilyn Glenville of Glenville Nutrition, who specialises in women’s health is our guest in this episode. We talk about bone health and how to maintain good bone health throughout our lives. This is such an important topic and Dr Marilyn has some excellent advice.
Find out more about Glenville Nutrition here: https://glenvillenutrition.ie
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
About Dr Marilyn Glenville:
Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD is the UK’s leading nutritionist specialising in women’s health. She is the former President of the Food and Health Forum at the Royal Society of Medicine, a registered nutritionist, psychologist, author and popular broadcaster who obtained her doctorate from Cambridge University.
Find out more about Dr Marilyn Glenville here:
https://www.marilynglenville.com
Menopause and perimenopause can lead to irritability, sadness, lack of motivation, aggressiveness, problems focusing, stress, difficulty concentrating, and depression
Healthy Minds Lead at Peppy Health, Linda Gillham has some great advice on mental health and techniques we can use.
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
In this episode we discuss fatigue during the menopause. This is one of the most frequent symptoms women tell us at Henpicked they experience at some point. Deborah Garlick speaks to Jackie Lynch, the founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic, who specialises in women’s health and the menopause. So if you’re finding your energy on the carpet and don’t know what to do about it, take a listen to this podcast.
Listen to Jackie's own Podcast 'The Happy Menopause" here: https://podfollow.com/1468784256
'The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish' by Jackie Lynch buy on Amazon/Kindle here: https://tinyurl.com/kn6p9zc8
And
'Va Va Voom: The 10-Day Energy Diet that will stop you feeling Tired All The Time' buy on Amazon/Kindle here:
https://tinyurl.com/3es29z64
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
Contact Jackie Lynch here: https://www.well-well-well.co.uk
What's the relationship between menopause, Covid and work? In this episode we speak to Kathy Abernethy to tell us more and share expert top tips about what you can do. Kathy is the former chair of The British Menopause Society and Director of Menopause Services at Peppy Health,
Find out more: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/
Find out more: https://www.well-well-well.co.uk.
Find out more: https://peppy.health
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
Feeling like you've lost your sex drive? Don't feel sexy or desirable any more? In this episode expert top tips on what you can do about it with Dr Claire Macauley.
Find out more: https://henpicked.net/category/menopause-hub/
Find out more about The Pleasure Possibility on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/The-Pleasure-Possibility-309173206381245/
Or visit the Pleasure Possibility website here: https://www.pleasurepossibility.com/the-pleasure-possibility-programme
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
About Dr Claire Macauley:
Dr Claire is a sex science geek who is passionate about supporting people to create the kind of sex life that is right for them. Throwing away ideas of what people “should” be doing, Claire concentrates on what is meaningful and nourishing to each individual.
In this episode we discuss how menopause can affect mental health, in particular brain fog, and what you can do about it.
Find out more: https://henpicked.net/category/menopause-hub/
Find out more about Dr Shahzadi Harper and the Harper Clinic: https://theharperclinic.com
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
Thinking of going to the GP about your menopause, or been but didn’t get what you wanted? Here’s top tips from menopause expert Kathy Abernethy. In this episode we’ll discuss what everyone needs to know about how to get the best from your GP appointment.
Find out more: https://henpicked.net/category/menopause-hub/
Find out more about Peppy Health: https://peppy.health
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
Struggling with hot flushes? Don’t know what you can do about them?
In this episode, Dr Tonye Wokoma of The Menopause Centre, we discussed what everyone needs to know about hot flushes and what you can do about them.
Find out more: https://henpicked.net/category/menopause-hub/
Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we’re in a different time - we’re living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.