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Best Bits • #1
Dr Catherine Walter, Academic & Powerlifter
Best Bits #1 – How to Build Strength in Your Bones & Muscles in Mid- and Later Life
Dr Catherine Walter, Academic & Powerlifter
This is the first of a series of Best Bits to celebrate the amazing milestone of 500,000 downloads. Huge thanks to all of you for making this possible by listening! Looking back over the past 5 seasons, there are so many great moments of advice, insight and inspiration from my brilliant Read more
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Season 5 • Episode 11
Samantha Evans, Sexual Health & Pleasure Expert
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sex & the Menopause – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Samantha Evans, Sexual Health & Pleasure Expert
In this episode, we talk about vaginas, vulvas, sex and sex toys, because we can! As young people, we all tend to assume that older people don’t have sex, but we midlife women know better, don’t we? It may be more complicated for us, for a variety of reasons, but Read more
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Season 5 • Episode 10
Tania Dalton, Midlife Women's Health Coach
Simple Steps to Create a Beautiful Midlife – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Tania Dalton, Midlife Women's Health Coach
It’s that time of year when a fresh start seems very appealing so you’ve probably already started thinking about changes you might want to make to your life. I’m not a big fan of the radical detox, because it’s not sustainable and your body won’t really enjoy it or benefit Read more
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Season 5 • Episode 9
Jackie Lynch, Nutritionist & Author
Christmas Nutrition Quiz & Festive Foodie Tips – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Jackie Lynch, Nutritionist & Author
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas isn’t it? Of course, that’s not always a good thing if you’re the one organising it and feeling a bit overwhelmed at this point. But even if you absolutely love Christmas (and I have to confess that I do!) there can be Read more
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Season 5 • Episode 8
Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist & Author
Blood Sugar Balance & the Menopause – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist & Author
Blood sugar balance seems to be very much in vogue at the moment, so I’ve decided to dedicate this episode to talking through it, because I think there’s quite a lot of confusion around it. As a nutritionist, I really believe it’s one of the key pillars to managing menopause Read more
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Season 5 • Episode 7
Dr Vanessa Collingridge, Broadcaster, Writer & Impact Coach
Invisibility & the Menopause: How to Get Yourself Seen & Heard – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Dr Vanessa Collingridge, Broadcaster, Writer & Impact Coach
Do you ever feel invisible? Perhaps you struggle to get your voice heard. If so, you’re not alone, because this is something that most women have experienced at some point, especially as we move into midlife and menopause. But it’s not something we should put up with, because it’s not Read more
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Season 5 • Episode 6
Dr Helen Foster, Oral Historian
A Bloody History of Menopause – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Dr Helen Foster, Oral Historian
On World Menopause day it seems very fitting to look at the menopause from a historical angle and link it to women’s experience today. It hasn’t been an easy ride for middle-aged women over the centuries. We’ve proven to be quite a mystery to the medical community, which has led Read more
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Season 5 • Episode 5
Jackie Lynch, Nutritionist & Author
Nutrition for a Healthy Heart – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Jackie Lynch, Nutritionist & Author
The theme for this year’s World Menopause Day is cardiovascular disease. You may wonder what that’s got to do with the menopause, so here’s the thing: once you come through the menopause, your body will adjust to the new hormonal version of you and for the most part your symptoms Read more
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Season 5 • Episode 4
Fiona StauntonChef & Educator
Healthy Cooking for the Menopause – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Fiona StauntonChef & Educator
We all know that cooking with fresh ingredients can make a huge difference to our health and wellbeing, but that can be easier said than done when you’re juggling the demands of a busy life. And if you’re not especially confident in the kitchen, it can seem very daunting to Read more
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Season 5 • Episode 3
Andrew Thomas, CEO & Founder of Better You
Magnesium and the Menopause – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Andrew Thomas, CEO & Founder of Better You
I’ve always thought that magnesium is every menopausal woman’s best friend. It’s a magnificent mineral and a mega multitasker. So it really does deserve a whole episode of The Happy Menopause! I’ve invited magnesium expert Andrew Thomas to talk us through everything you need to know about this marvellous mineral. Andrew Read more
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Season 5 • Episode 2
Sally Earlam, Reflexologist
Reflexology for Supporting Menopause – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Sally Earlam, Reflexologist
Have you ever tried reflexology? It’s way more than just a fancy foot massage! In fact, it’s been used for thousands of years as a therapeutic practice to support health and wellbeing. I’m a fairly recent convert to the wonders of reflexology and I know it makes a huge difference Read more
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Season 5 • Episode 1
Julie Robinson, Health & Fitness Coach
Exploring the FAQs of the Perimenopause – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Julie Robinson, Health & Fitness Coach
To kick off Season 5, we’re looking at the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) of the perimenopause and menopause. Because let’s face it, we’ve all got questions and there are some subjects that you might not feel too comfortable asking about. But fear no more! I’m chatting to the brilliant Julie Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 16
Susan Saunders, Health Coach & Author
The Power Decade: How to Thrive After Menopause – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Susan Saunders, Health Coach & Author
I’m wrapping up Season 4 by looking at that crucial decade after menopause, when a proactive approach to our health and wellbeing is more important than ever to define the way that we age. In this episode I chat to the brilliant health coach and author Susan Saunders about her Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 15
Louise Minchin, Journalist, Author & Athlete
Fearless! A Celebration of Midlife & Adventure – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Louise Minchin, Journalist, Author & Athlete
How daring do you feel these days? Sometimes it’s easy for us to write ourselves off in midlife and think the fun and adventure is all over. In this episode, we’re going to explore the extraordinary adventures of some inspiring women who have smashed through barriers, broken taboos and paved Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 14
Dr Carol Granger, Registered Nutrition Practitioner.
Managing Your Menopause After a Cancer Diagnosis: The Happy Menopause Podcast
Dr Carol Granger, Registered Nutrition Practitioner.
Do you ever feel left out of the menopause conversation? If you’re dealing with the menopause post-cancer it can be very frustrating when all the messaging in the media seems to revolve around HRT as the solution to all your symptoms. So in this episode, I’m focusing on the very Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 13
Elizabeth Sherman, Life & Weight Loss Coach
Done With Dieting? Managing a Healthy Weight in Midlife – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Elizabeth Sherman, Life & Weight Loss Coach
Are you fed up with dieting and not making any progress with weight loss? Manging a healthy weight in midlife can be a real minefield and it’s incredibly disheartening if despite your best efforts you’re not really getting anywhere. The female body is complicated and the cocktail of hormones around Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 12
Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, Menopause Champion & Founder of Pausitivity
The Shocking Inequalities in Women’s Health & the Menopause – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, Menopause Champion & Founder of Pausitivity
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is Embrace Equity focusing on forging equality for women and raising awareness around discrimination. And this got me thinking about the inequalities around women’s health and the menopause, because there are a lot of them. It’s still very much a man’s world and Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 11
Karen Arthur, Fashion Creative & Menopause diversity Campaigner
Menopause Whilst Black – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Karen Arthur, Fashion Creative & Menopause diversity Campaigner
What does your menopause look like? The chances are it’s not much like a lot of the media portrayals of the menopause! With International Women’s Day fast approaching, I wanted to take a closer look at diversity around the menopause, because it doesn’t just happen to the tired-looking grey-haired white Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 10
Libby Stevenson, Yoga Instructor & Wellbeing Practitioner
Can Yoga Help My Menopause Symptoms? The Happy Menopause Podcast
Libby Stevenson, Yoga Instructor & Wellbeing Practitioner
What do you think about yoga? Are you a regular devotee; is it something you do occasionally, or do you secretly think this is something for other people? If yoga's something you’ve discounted or let slide in your wellbeing journey so far, you might want to think again. Tune in Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 9
Amanda Thebe, Women's Health & Fitness Expert
Small Changes for Big Benefits How to Thrive During Menopause – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Amanda Thebe, Women's Health & Fitness Expert
It’s 2023 and New Year, New You, they say! But is there actually anything wrong with the old you? Probably not, but we’re often very self-critical! Rather than making a whole lot of radical resolutions that won’t last more than a week or two, in this episode I’m focusing on Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 8
Jess Baker, Chartered Psychologist & Author
The Super Helper Syndrome: A Survival Guide for Compassionate People – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Jess Baker, Chartered Psychologist & Author
Are you a caregiver? The shoulder for everyone else? The fixer in your family? The workplace workhorse? Is there no time for self-care? Women are hardwired to nurture, and it can be very difficult to know where to draw the line if we think that other people need us. Women are hardwired Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 7
Jackie Lynch, Nutritionist & Author
Good Mood Food to Beat the Menopause Blues – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Jackie Lynch, Nutritionist & Author
In this episode I’m focusing on good mood foods, because there is no doubt that what we eat can have a huge impact on our brain and cognitive function. Mood swings, anxiety and brain fog are incredibly common issues for women in their early 40s onwards, which can come as an Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 6
David Robson, Award-Winning Science Writer
The Expectation Effect: The Impact of Mindset on Your Health – The Happy Menopause Podcast
David Robson, Award-Winning Science Writer
Our mindset shapes every facet of our lives, and our expectations have a direct impact on every experience. Of course, we all know that looking on the bright side promotes positivity, but did you know that that our expectations can significantly influence our health, wellbeing, fitness and even our weight Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 5
Dr Sabina Brennan, Neuroscientist & Psychologist
How to Have a Younger Brain – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Dr Sabina Brennan, Neuroscientist & Psychologist
The theme of this year’s World Menopause Day is cognition, so I’ve invited the wonderful Dr Sabina Brenna back to chat to us, because there is no better woman to help us with the cognitive challenges of the menopause. She’s a chartered health psychologist, neuroscientist, host of the Super Brain podcast Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 4
Dr Catherine Pestano, Community Musician & Menopause Activist
How to Sing Your Way Through the Menopause – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Dr Catherine Pestano, Community Musician & Menopause Activist
In this episode, we’re exploring the power of song, because there’s something very joyous about singing and it’s something we can all do and that we can all enjoy, even if you prefer to do it in the privacy of your shower! There are multiple benefits to singing and it Read more
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