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Season 4 • Episode 3
Dr Emma Wedgeworth, Consultant Dermatologist
Caring For Your Skin Through Menopause & Beyond – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Dr Emma Wedgeworth, Consultant Dermatologist
Skincare is a hot topic for many women and never more so than in midlife when the hormonal fluctuations of the perimenopause bring about a sea change in the condition of our skin. Acne, dry skin and loss of elasticity are all very common problems, and we often find that Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 2
Andrew Thomas, CEO & Founder of Better You
Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin D – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Andrew Thomas, CEO & Founder of Better You
Vitamin D is a non-negotiable for our health and wellbeing at any age, but never more so than in mid and later life which is why I’ve decided to shine a light on it in this episode. I’ve invited Andrew Thomas, founder of one my favourite supplement companies Better You Read more
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Season 4 • Episode 1
Sam Palmer, Award-Winning Women's Health & Fitness Coach
The Art of Running for the Midlife Woman – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Sam Palmer, Award-Winning Women's Health & Fitness Coach
Can’t run, won’t run? Listen to this episode before you write yourself off! It’s September and with the whole post-holiday vibe it’s often a good time be thinking about a new fitness regime. With that in mind, I’ve decided to kick off Season 4 with an episode on running. If it’s Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 15
Jackie Lynch, Nutritionist & Author
How to Beat Bloating – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Jackie Lynch, Nutritionist & Author
Bloating can be a nasty niggling issue for a lot of women in midlife. It can affect different people in different ways. You might have a sense of overfullness after even quite a small meal, or find that you can’t do up your trousers by the end of the day. Some Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 14
Elaine Miller, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist & Award-Winning Comedian
Your Pelvic Floor: Why it’s Important & How to Keep it in Shape
Elaine Miller, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist & Award-Winning Comedian
Do you leak a little bit of urine when you laugh or sneeze or run? Let’s face it, it’s something that’s happened to most of us at some point and statistics show that more than 1 in 3 women struggle with this. It’s called urinary stress incontinence, usually due to Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 13
Lisa Cypers Kamen, Lifestyle Coach & Author
The Science of Restorative Sleep – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Lisa Cypers Kamen, Lifestyle Coach & Author
When was the last time you had a good night’s sleep? We all know that we’re better for it, but it can be extremely elusive, especially in midlife where a combination of the hormonal surges that often trigger night sweats and the stresses and strains of daily life can make Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 12
Annabel Streets, Author & Researcher
52 Ways to Walk Your Way to Health – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Annabel Streets, Author & Researcher
Walking is something that’s accessible to almost all of us and it can be a much less daunting prospect to the harassed midlife woman than high impact work, running or intense training. What’s wonderful about the research we discuss in this episode is that walking isn’t a second-best option if Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 11
Ruth Devlin, Nurse, Health Coach & Author
How to Manage Your Perimenopause – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Ruth Devlin, Nurse, Health Coach & Author
This episode is all about the perimenopause because those years running up to the menopause can be full of hormonal havoc. In fact, although we use it as a catch-all term, the menopause technically only lasts for one day. It’s that day when it’s been 12 months since your last Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 10
Dr Claire Macaulay, Oncologist & Sex Coach
How to Have Great Sex Through the Menopause & Beyond – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Dr Claire Macaulay, Oncologist & Sex Coach
Is your sex life everything you want it to be? If the answer is a hollow laugh and “what sex life?”, then you’re not unusual. It’s very common for women in midlife and beyond to write themselves off as sexual beings and there can be lots of reasons for that, Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 9
Tracy Acock, Life Coach & Mentor
How to Transform Yourself & Get the Best Out Of Your Life – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Tracy Acock, Life Coach & Mentor
2021 was pretty challenging for many of us and it’s good to be turning the page and moving into a new year with all the possibilities that this brings us. January is a great time for transformation and new beginnings and that’s what I’m focusing on in this episode: how Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 8
Dr Melanie Smith, Clinical Health Psychologist
Hot Flushes & How to Manage Them – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Dr Melanie Smith, Clinical Health Psychologist
Probably the most well-known of the menopausal symptoms, the hot flush has provided endless material for humourists over the years but it’s no fun when it’s happening to you. It can cause huge distress, especially in a professional or social situation or if it’s persistently disrupting your sleep. But help Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 7
Ed Joy, Herbalist & Naturopath
Foods to Support a Healthy Immune Function – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Ed Joy, Herbalist & Naturopath
Now that November is here, the cold and flu season is well underway and many of you have probably already succumbed to some sort of lurgy by now. And with the spectre of Covid 19 still lurking, supporting our immune system is very much on the agenda right now, which Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 6
Dr Catherine Walter, Academic & Powerlifter
How to Strengthen Your Bones & Muscles in Mid & Later Life – The Happy Menopause Podcast – World Menopause Day Special
Dr Catherine Walter, Academic & Powerlifter
The theme of this year’s World Menopause Day is bone health, something that really needs to be front of mind for women in mid and later life. Bones contain cells called osteoclasts which dissolve old bone and osteoblasts which build new bone. This regular renewal process helps to keep our Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 5
Sarah Leyland, Osteoporosis Specialist Nurse
Everything You Need To Know About Your Bones – The Happy Menopause Podcast – World Menopause Day Special
Sarah Leyland, Osteoporosis Specialist Nurse
Bone health is a very real concern for women in mid and later life, because when they go through the menopause, oestrogen levels drop rapidly and bones lose strength at a much faster rate. There are 3.5 million people living with osteoporosis in the UK today, and 50% of women Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 4
Dr Dawn Harper, GP, Author & TV Presenter
How to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointment – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Dr Dawn Harper, GP, Author & TV Presenter
Our family doctor is at the heart of the community and the first port of call for health advice, support and treatment for us and our loved ones. But even before the restrictions around the pandemic, that had become more difficult. With appointments often limited to 10 minutes and a Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 3
Professor Anne MacGregor, Specialist in Headache and Women's Health
How to Manage Hormonal Headaches – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Professor Anne MacGregor, Specialist in Headache and Women's Health
Tense, nervous headache anyone? Did you know that during our fertile years, women are 3 times more likely to suffer from headaches than men? Up until puberty and then after the menopause, our propensity for headaches is roughly the same as for men, so those pesky hormones have a lot Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 2
Rachel Lankester, Founder of Magnificent Midlife
How to Transform Yourself in Your 40s, 50s & Beyond – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Rachel Lankester, Founder of Magnificent Midlife
Every woman deserves to have a happy menopause – regular listeners will know how important that is to me and that’s the entire inspiration behind this podcast. In this episode we’re going to go a little broader and talk about not just having a happy menopause but how to have Read more
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Season 3 • Episode 1
Fab Giovanetti, Author & Entrepreneur
How to Reclaim Your Time Off – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Fab Giovanetti, Author & Entrepreneur
September is the perfect time for new beginnings and a different way of doing things. For many of us, things tend to be a little quieter in August, so that we can enjoy a bit of a break and this can be a handy reminder of the importance of work-life Read more
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Season 2 • Episode 17
Jackie Lynch, Registered Nutritional Therapist & Author
How to Boost Your Energy & Stop Feeling Tired All The Time – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Jackie Lynch, Registered Nutritional Therapist & Author
This episode of The Happy Menopause is all about energy. Have you lost your Va Va Voom? Do you feel tired all the time? Do you blame your age for your lack of energy? If this sounds familiar, then it’s definitely time to take action, because whether you’re 29 or Read more
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Season 2 • Episode 16
Dr Sabina Brennan - Neuroscientist & Psychologist
Beating Brain Fog – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Dr Sabina Brennan - Neuroscientist & Psychologist
Do you ever wonder what you came upstairs for, forget where you’ve parked the car or find yourself grappling for the right word that just won’t come? These are all common concerns for women in midlife because brain fog is one of the classic symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. All that Read more
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Season 2 • Episode 15
Kathy Abernethy, Menopause Specialist
Dealing With Vaginal Dryness – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Kathy Abernethy, Menopause Specialist
In this episode, I’m focusing on the Cinderella of the menopause. In recent years, we’ve become a bit more confident about discussing our menopause – some women will mention their hot flushes without turning a hair and the common mental health symptoms such as anxiety and mood swings have also Read more
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Season 2 • Episode 14
Katie Taylor, Founder of The Latte Lounge
Shining a Spotlight on the Sandwich Generation – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Katie Taylor, Founder of The Latte Lounge
We’re the sandwich generation. That group of - let’s face it - mostly women, who are caught in the middle between caring for elderly parents and supporting our children, whatever age they might be. That’s a big burden to be carrying and multigenerational needs have grown even more acute during Read more
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Season 2 • Episode 13
Ada Ooi, Skin Specialist
How To Nourish Your Skin From The Inside Out & From Outside In – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Ada Ooi, Skin Specialist
Skin is a hot topic for most women of any age, but never more so than in midlife, when hormonal changes during the perimenopause can wreak havoc. It can be baffling and infuriating to find yourself grappling with acne in your 40s, especially if it’s never been a problem in Read more
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Season 2 • Episode 12
Siobhan Daniels, Journalist and Motorhome Adventurer
Challenging the Stereotypes Around Older Women – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Siobhan Daniels, Journalist and Motorhome Adventurer
International Women’s Day is that time of year when we come together to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s theme is choose to challenge, because with challenge comes change. Today’s guest is a brilliant example of this, because she’s passionate about challenging ageism and Read more
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Season 2 • Episode 11
Deborah Garlick of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace
Creating a Menopause-Friendly Workplace – The Happy Menopause Podcast
Deborah Garlick of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is Choose to Challenge and that couldn’t be more relevant to what we’re discussing in this episode, because we’re turning the spotlight on the workplace, which can be a very unfriendly place for women in midlife. So much so that some recent Read more
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