Taking on the Change: Let's talk Menopause!: Recent Episodes
Anna Friend
My name is Anna Friend, I’m 47 and last year I entered that unknown black hole, the peri menopause. Since then I have discovered that even the mere mention of the M word can evoke an internal shiver from all corners of society and this made me wonder why? Specifically why the hell aren’t we talking more about MENOPAUSE. So, I decided to talk to women, lots and lots of women, who have shared their experiences, their view points and their top tips. My hope is that by doing this we stop referring to the Menopause as some negative rant and see it for it’s positive possibilities. So this is it. A collection of wonderful conversations with women from different backgrounds and with differing experiences of Menopause. From taking a holistic approach to HRT, you'll hear it all, the dark and the light and all the laughter in between. If you'd like to contribute to Taking on the Change please contact friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com or find Anna Friend on Twitter @friend_anna Instagram @annalouisefriendFacebook www.facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductionsSome episodes contain strong language and opinions. These are frank and honest conversations.Follow, like and Subscribe to get all the episodes first!
In a change from the advertised episode, this week I chat with Kate Muir, journalist, tv producer and author, about Davina, documentaries and her brand new book Everything You Need to Know about Menopause but were too afraid to ask – Welcome Kate!
Follow Kate on Twitter @muirkate Instagram @muirka
Buy Kate's book on Amazon here
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Need-About-Menopause-afraid/dp/1398505641/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TKWZQWO6ARI&keywords=everything+you+need+to+know+about+menopause&qid=1642108966&sprefix=everything+you+need+to+know+abo%2Caps%2C625&sr=8-1
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Loving Taking on the Change? Support this podcast by clicking https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafriend
You can also follow me on Social Media
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This week is the turn of fellow thespian Lucy Payne. In November 2020 Lucy was diagnosed with cancer of the appendix followed by the most aggressive of treatments including the mother of all surgeries. We talk surgical menopause, follow on care and how it is to be thrown into menopause.
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Loving Taking on the Change? Support this podcast by clicking https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafriend
You can also follow me on Social Media
Twitter @friend_anna
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This week I have the great pleasure of talking pleasure with Sam Evans. Sam recently appeared alongside Davina McCall in the documentary Sex, Myths and Menopause and is the founder of Jo Divine, the most marvellous of companies which demystifies sexual pleasure for people of all ages and is a definite go to destination for menopausal women.
You can get a 10%, with a minimum spend of 15% at jodivine.com for the next month! Use code FRIEND2022
Follow Sam on Twitter @SamTalksSex and Instagram @jo.divine
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Love Taking on the Change? Support this podcast with a donation. Click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafriend
You can also follow me on Social Media
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This week I talk to Hayley and Louise about going into Menopause as a teenager. We talk about how it was, how it felt and how things are now as well as campaigning for more awareness and becoming a mum against the odds.
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a supporter for Taking on the Change with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafriend
You can also follow me on Social Media
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This week I talk to Dr Hannah Short who’s own experience with surgical menopause and being a working GP threw up it’s own set of challenges.
You can follow Hannah on Twitter @drhannahshort or visit https://drhannahshort.co.uk/
Other links are;
the Daisy Network https://daisynetwork.org (POI & premature menopause charity)
IAPMD https://iapmd.org (includes discussion of surgical and early menopause)
PBHP UK https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com
https://rockmymenopause.com
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815
You can also follow me on Social Media
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This week I talk to Lorraine Miano, a health coach based in the US. We talk anxiety, grief, supplements and VAGINA’s. I also revel in her fantastic positivity….Welcome Lorraine!
You can follow Lorraine on Twitter @lorrainemiano and find out more about her coaching at https://themagicofmenopause.com/
Buy a copy of her book The Magic of Menopause here!
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a supporter of Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with one off donation amount. Click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafriend
You can also follow me on Social Media
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This week I talk to Amanda Jones, who is helping me transform the way I feel and possibly look during perimenopause. Amanda set up the extremely popular Menopause Weight Loss Tribe on Facebook 5 years ago and also runs a fat loss coaching programme which I am taking part in. We talk wellbeing, motivation, vanity and the importance of rest.
You can follow Amanda on Instagram @menopausefatlosscaoch or join her Facebook group The Menopause Weight Loss Tribe. Find out more about her programme by searching Changing Woman Programme Amanda Jones.
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a cheerleader for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a one off amount. Click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafriend
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Welcome to Series 3 of Taking on the Change: Let’s Talk Menopause!
Cannot believe how much has happened since the last series, from being shortlisted at the International Women’s Podcast Awards to hosting the Menopause Revolution at the Labour Conference, it’s been a whirlwind to say the least.
Alongside all of that gorgeousness I also had the chance to talk to so many fantastic people about their experiences and expertise with Menopause so this Series I bring you another full range of awesomeness to talk about wellbeing, weightloss, HRT, no HRT, mens thoughts, women’s thoughts and of course my own ridiculous ramblings on the subject. There’s tangents and tears and as usual, lots of laughs. So let’s go!
To kick off the Series I’m delighted to have shared an hour with Health and Beauty Journalist Alice Smellie who most recently co-wrote Cracking the Menopause with Mariella Frostrup. We talk research, google docs, the perception of midlife women and sex! Welcome Alice!
You can follow Alice on Instagram & Twitter. Search @alicesmellie
Cracking the Menopause is available at all good book retailers. Click below to buy from Amazon now!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cracking-Menopause-Keeping-Yourself-Together/dp/1529059038/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2N0QTV0HI6NIO&dchild=1&keywords=cracking+the+menopause&qid=1633593357&qsid=262-0942696-4226019&sprefix=cracking%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1&sres=1529059038%2CB07Z3Q4N9H%2CB0829DMLSP%2C1472144783%2CB08P6JWTRP%2CB083FFYGH9%2CB09FS4XHWG%2C152940357X%2C1785043293%2CB086Y7D5S2%2C1916242456%2CB00EA0ZG50%2C1916242448%2CB07KBD8XBV%2CB094TGS33P%2C178678372X&srpt=ABIS_BOOK
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Support this podcast with a donation. Click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafriend
You can also follow me on Social Media
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This week is the turn of Diane Danzebrink, whose experience with surgical menopause changed her life and spurred her into action, creating the Make Menopause Matter campaign and going on to become a major force for change in the current conversation.
Follow Diane on Twitter at @Dianedanz and support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815
You can also follow me on Social Media
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This week I have the great pleasure of talking to Tania and Steve, a couple who, when Tania started experiencing symptoms at 47, really struggled to navigate the challenges of what felt like an unknown issue. We talk about low points, the benefits of communications and bringing together the male and female perspectives on Menopause.
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815
You can also follow me on Social Media
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In this Episode I talk with Emily and Caroline about their experiences of Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, also known as PMDD. In this frank and emotional conversation, I learn about how complex and destructive this condition and related conditions can be.
Caroline's book I Blame the Hormones can be bought on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blame-Hormones-Living-Reproductive-Depression/dp/1909771309/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ODVXYNYMZOCQ&dchild=1&keywords=i+blame+the+hormones&qid=1628177615&sprefix=I+Blame+the+horm%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1
You can follow Caroline on Twitter @blamethehormonse and Emily @PeriodsPower
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815
You can also follow me on Social Media
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In this Episode, I talk with Katrina, who is a sexologist body worker who spends all her time around vaginas. We talk about all manner of things from self pleasure to intimate massage AND I learn a lot of progesterone sensitivity, which, it turns out is VERY IMPORTANT KNOWLEDGE!
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815
You can also follow me on Social Media
Twitter @friend_anna
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In this Episode I talk to Faye about going through Menopause as a 9 to 5 black woman and the challenges this brings. I found this chat particularly interesting as it's the first time I've had to think about how different it is for women experiencing Menopause who need to hold down a full time job, keep their household going and if single, like Faye, keep your love life going!
A brilliant and lively chat from us, enjoy!
If you want to follow Faye then find her on Instagram @9to5menopause
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815
You can also follow me on Social Media
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This week I chat with Clare and Liz from the Know Your Menopause campaign about their own journeys with Menopause and how a conversation on Twitter led to this simple yet brilliant campaign being created.
Clare is a nutrionalist who specialises in helping midlife women navigate Menopause and Liz is a journalist who has a fab blog about all the challenges and joys of being a 50 plus woman.
You can get in touch with Clare at yournewlifeplan.com and follow Liz at 50Sense.net
To Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815
You can also follow me on Social Media
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In this Episode I talk to Jo Moseley, host of The Joy of SUPP podcast, menopause thriver and fully lovely human. In our chat we talk about the full journey that Jo went on during her Perimenopause which included losing her Mum. We navigate the sadness and find the joy within her inspirational story, a beautiful conversation.
Jo is such a gentle and positive being and her film Brave Enough is a really fascinating study of what it means to challenge yourself. If you get the chance, check it out! You can find it on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/502656424
If you'd like to follow Jo on Twitter or Instagram search 'HappyHealthy50'
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815
You can also follow me on Social Media
Twitter @friend_anna
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In this Episode I talk with Amanda Thebe, author of Menopocalypse, a book that started with Amanda’s own experience and allowed her to develop her kick-ass approach to a healthy and managed Menopause.
I first came across Amanda on Instagram because she was incredibly sweary and used the phrase cockwomble in abundance. So here I am chatting with a woman who takes no prisoners…..
If you'd like to buy Amanda's book then you can find it on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Menopocalypse-Learned-Thrive-During-Menopause/dp/1771647604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RALA4T246JIV&dchild=1&keywords=menopocalypse+book&qid=1625086155&sprefix=Menopocal%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1
Also find her on Social Media
Twitter @amandathebex
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amandathebex
Instagram @amanda.thebe
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
www.yournewlife.com - Clare Shepherd midlife nutrition and natural menopause coach
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
You can also follow me on Social Media
Twitter @friend_anna
Instagram @annalouisefriend
And don't forget you can now support us on Patreon! Check out how to help us keep the conversation going at
https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815
In this Episode I chat with Kate Duffy, also known as Menopausal Mave, most recently spotted on the couch with Davina McCall in her documentary Sex, Myths and Menopause. Kate and I talk about, battling with symptoms whilst being a single parent and finding the strength to campaign for better menopause treatment for every woman.
If you’d like to follow Kate, her social media links for Menopausal Mave and clothing brand Duffy’s Quips are below
Twitter @menopausalmave Instagram @menomavekateduffy
https://www.duffysquips.com/
Next week I meet Amanda Thebe. Author of Menopocalypse and straight talking northerner who now resides in the states. We talk approaches to menopause in terms of movement and wellbeing and discuss the merits of penguins biscuits…
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As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
You can also follow me on Social Media
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Welcome to Series 2!
So excited to be able to bring you more fantastic chats from across the Menopause conversation. In this Series we talk with menopause campaigners Menopausal Mave, Diane Danzebrink and Clare and Lizzy from Know Your Menopause as well as author and fitness expert Amanda Thebe. We also explore working through menopause as a couple with Tania and Steve, menopause and grief with Jo and more sex talk with Katrina! This is more!!
There is is a new option to support the podcast with it's running costs through Patreon, the link is below!
https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815
In this Episode I introduce our first male guest to the Series in the shape of my husband Jonny. We talk about everything from my journey with perimenopause and periods, male attitudes and experiences, sex, breaking taboos in the workplaces and where Menopause sits in the world of men
This Episode is the last in Series 1 and I hope you have enjoyed meeting all my guests and listening to our chats. For me it’s been an absolute joy to share these conversations and hope that they are bringing some comfort, laughter to women and helping others learn more about how Menopause can be. We’ve covered a lot from the warrior of self-care in Episode 1 to the quiet bravery of Episode 8, we’ve talked brain fog, HRT, sex and said the word VAGINA A LOT. I have learned so much from all of my ‘changers’ and I cannot wait to continue this journey with you in Series 2.
Series 2 will be out on the 24th, bringing you more beautiful chats including Kate Duffy and Samantha Evans as seen on Davina’s documentary Sex Myths and Menopause, the wonderful Liz and Clare from the Know Your Menopause campaign and the absolute unapologetic Amanda Thebe talking about her book Menopocolypse.
Have a wonderful few weeks and be unashamedly selfish when you need to be. Menopause and Perimenopause can be tough so make no apology for taking care of yourselves. As always there are great resources and websites to visit in the show notes and if you want to drop me a line and get involved then please do – I love to hear from you!
Finally if you are listening and have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, rate and review us. It makes a huge difference and helps others to find us!
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Fibromyalgia and Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
www.yournewlife.com - Clare Shepherd midlife nutrition and natural menopause coach
https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ - Dr Louise Newson menopause specialist
https://www.jodivine.com For resources and toys to enhance your sexual experience
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
You can also follow me on Social Media
Twitter @friend_anna
Insta @annalouisefriend
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This week is the turn of the beautiful and gentle soul Hazel. Hazel has suffered with a huge amount of pain for the past 16 years and been misdiagnosed several times before finally getting information and treatment for Menopause. We talk wellbeing and the impact of not being heard
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Fibromyalgia and Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
www.yournewlife.com - Clare Shepherd midlife nutrition and natural menopause coach
https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ - Dr Louise Newson menopause specialist
https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/muscles-joints/questions-and-answers/perimenopause-or-fibromyalgia/
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
You can also follow me on Social Media
Twitter @friend_anna
Insta @annalouisefriend
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This week, I talk to the brilliantly erudite and straight talking Ben. Ben has been working for herself in the music industry for the past 20 + years and therefore when acute fatigue due to Menopause hit, she turned to private healthcare for the solution. We talk about the economics and politics of HRT plus all the faff and challenges that come with it.
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Fibromyalgia and Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
www.yournewlife.com - Clare Shepherd midlife nutrition and natural menopause coach
https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ - Dr Louise Newson menopause specialist
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
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This week I chat to two women who I met on Twitter, both of whom have experienced menopause due to surgical or chemical intervention. We discuss how this type of menopause affected them as well as the differences between this and 'natural' menopause.
If you are currently going through surgical or chemical menopause you might like to connect to Helen or Vicky. All their social media contacts are below. Helen has also recently published a book Not Your Typical Menopause which can be purchased on Amazon and other book retailers.
Helen Kemp;
For anything NYTM related:
Email: surmenoNYTM@gmail.com Twitter & IG: @SurMenoNYTM
For anything mentoring related: website: www.douglasmentoring.co.uk
For Menopause Café related: Website: www.menopausecafe.net
Vicky Chapman
Twitter: @ChickyC1988
For Endometriosis Support Group Twitter @EndoDundee
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Fibromyalgia and Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
www.yournewlife.com - Clare Shepherd midlife nutrition and natural menopause coach
https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ - Dr Louise Newson menopause specialist
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
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In this Episode I talk with Jackie, who is also my lovely Mum! Not gonna lie, this is just a wonderful opportunity to talk to a woman who I love and hear her take on this experience that we share. I really loved our gentle conversation and the post menopausal positivity that she radiates – I hope you enjoy it!
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Fibromyalgia and Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
www.yournewlife.com - Clare Shepherd midlife nutrition and natural menopause coach
https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ - Dr Louise Newson menopause specialist
https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/muscles-joints/questions-and-answers/perimenopause-or-fibromyalgia/
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
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This week I chat with Tabitha, whose history of depression and anxiety brought new challenges and frustrations during perimenopause. We talk about keeping yourself sane and the lack of joined up thinking when it comes to mental health and menopause.
Tabitha is a chef who runs her own catering business, Bird Food, based in West Sussex. She has 3 children, 2 dogs and 1 cat!
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Fibromyalgia and Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
www.yournewlife.com - Clare Shepherd midlife nutrition and natural menopause coach
https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ - Dr Louise Newson menopause specialist
https://www.samaritans.org - Mental Health Support Charity
https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/how-can-menopause-affect-your-mental-health/
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
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This week I chat with Leah about her experience. We have a wonderfully frank and open discussion about...well, sex during menopause. We also talk about attitudes towards women and a whole load of other fabulous gems.
Leah is a physiotherapist and is talking about her own personal experiences and makes no reference to clients in our conversation.
To learn more about Leah's work please visit https://www.leahthephysio.co.uk/
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Fibromyalgia and Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
www.yournewlife.com - Clare Shepherd midlife nutrition and natural menopause coach
https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ - Dr Louise Newson menopause specialist
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
You can also follow me on Social Media
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This week I speak to Karen, fellow actor and loudmouth! Karen's journey with Menopause began at 38 and we talk HRT, cancer scares, brain fog and under-active thyroids. We also say the word VAGINA. ALOT.
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Fibromyalgia and Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
www.yournewlife.com - Clare Shepherd midlife nutrition and natural menopause coach
https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ - Dr Louise Newson menopause specialist
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
You can also follow me on Social Media
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Check out this piece of sillyness to brighten your day! https://youtu.be/QW3PRjkifyM
In this first episode, I chat with Rachel Fleming, advocate of self-care and a 360 approach to the menopause. We talk journals, circles, resting as well as having a darn good rant about some of the great injustices involved with being a perimenopausal (me) or menopausal (Rachel) women.
Rachel is a yoga practitioner and healer. You can learn more about her work at www.yogaforhersoul.co.uk or follow her on Instagram @prayrestheal
This episode features strong language and opinions.
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Fibromyalgia and Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
www.yournewlife.com - Clare Shepherd midlife nutrition and natural menopause coach
https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ - Dr Louise Newson menopause specialist
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
You can also follow me on Social Media
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What to expect from this brand new podcast! Over the next few weeks Anna Friend chats with 9 women and 1 man about their experiences and views of the Menopause. Each episode looks at a different perspective or angle and throughout there will be lots of ideas, tips and inspiration for thriving and surviving menopause and perimenopause.
At times the conversations are very frank and open, dealing with topics such as mental health, sex, shame and vaginal wellness. There's also lots of laughs and huge amounts of joy and positivity.
Any links or information featured in each Episode will appear in the show notes and if you want to get in touch for more information then you can contact Anna Friend at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
This podcast has no affiliations or associations but aims to provide a balanced and valuable snapshot of women's experience's.
If you would like to contribute to Taking on the Change then please get in touch or follow me, Anna Friend
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