Half of the world’s population will experience perimenopause and menopause – and yet barely anyone’s talking about it. It’s estimated that around 13 million women are going through this natural biological process right now in the UK – experiencing such joyful symptoms as hot flushes, fatigue, insomnia, loss of libido, and mood swings – but still stigma, secrecy and shame surround the subject. In this episode, TV and radio presenter Lisa Snowdon shares her experience of perimenopause with women’s health expert Dr Shahzadi Harper. They discuss why this is such a crucial conversation for everyone to have (not just women), and why, with the right information and support, menopause can actually be a positive experience.

RESOURCES 

Menopause Support, Advice & Products | Boots

Boots Online Doctor Menopause & HRT Treatment 

The Boots Health Hub 

NHS menopause information 

My Menopause Centre 

Referenced products:

Boots Menopause by Complete Woman (vitamins) 

Boots Vaginal Moisturiser Gel (30g Tube & Applicator) 

Boots Good Gut Live Friendly Bacteria + Women's Health Support Capsules 

Boots Synbiotics Pre & Pro Gut Blend Menopause Capsules 

Boots Menolieve Black Cohosh root extract 

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Chronic pain affects around two fifths of the UK population, meaning millions of us are living with pain that has lasted for three months or longer. Most commonly taking the form of back and neck pain, fibromyalgia (widespread musculoskeletal pain), and osteoarthritis (a form of arthritis), chronic pain can impact absolutely everything – from work and exercise, to sleep, socialising, and sex. Hell, sometimes just the act of sitting down can be a traumatic event. In this episode, broadcaster and former rugby star Ugo Monye opens up about his experience of suffering with chronic back pain for years, regularly undergoing injections in his spine, until he was forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, making him realise he couldn’t just grin and bear it anymore.

RESOURCES 

The Boots Health Hub

Public Health England’s report on chronic pain in UK adults

NHS advice on managing chronic pain

ePhysio

Leva Pain Clinic 

Referenced products:

Max Strength Cod Liver Oil

Joint Assure Plus

Boots Digital Pain Relief Belt

Boots Digital Pain Relief

Boots Kinesiology Tape

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This episode will focus on sleep issues we simply don’t talk about - like sleepwalking, sleep talking, even night terrors. And, how, if you’re a bad sleeper it affects every aspect of your life. Sky Sports, F1 and BBC presenter Natalie Pinkham speaks openly to host Vogue Williams about her night terrors and sleepwalking experiences and the impact this had on her life (including some of her maddest sleepwalking escapades!), while sleep therapist, author physiologist and motivational speaker, Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, is on hand to explain what’s happening and why. And, of course, to provide loads of helpful tips for fellow bad sleepers.

NB: If you're experiencing any kind of sleep issue, always talk to your GP. The Nightingale Hospital in London also offers help for sleeping disorders - find out more https://www.nightingalehospital.co.uk/sleep-disorders; call 020 7535 7700 or email [email protected]

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Host Vogue Williams gets 'under the covers' with YouTuber, broadcaster and author, Hannah Witton alongside A Bloody Good Period ambassador and sex positivity influencer, Jessica Megan, to get down and dirty about all things sex. Because, despite it being 2021, sex is still one of the most ‘taboo’ topics there is. Everything from the magic of masturbation, to desire, arousal, physicality, partners, STDs and basic biological facts are often considered too embarrassing or socially inappropriate to discuss. Why? And what are the questions we really want to know the answers to? The girls break down some barriers and debunk some myths while they're at it.

NB: If you're worried about your sexual health, always see your GP or visit your local sexual health clinic. For more information on local services available to you and things like emergency contraception go to https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health

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An informative and funny chat about periods and hormones with body confidence campaigner and ‘You’ve Gut This’ founder Lottie Drynan and ‘Obgyn Mum’ Dr Brooke Vandermolen. Host Vogue Williams gets Lottie talking about her periods, why she thinks there’s still a stigma around discussing them, her personal experience with her cycle and how hormones affect her body and moods - even her quite dramatic induction into using a menstrual cup!  Dr Vandermolen will give listeners the science on hormones/periods/moods/pain/cramps. What is “normal”, what’s “worrying” and, in her experience, is the conversation becoming less taboo?

NB: If there's anything your worried about with regards to your cycle or your periods, always speak to your GP.

• Feminine Hygiene & Care Products - Boots

• Menstrual Cups | Feminine Hygiene - Boots

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From leaky bladders to leaky boobs – what really happens to our bodies during pregnancy and birth? And how does that affect us mentally? This no-holds-barred episode features Singer, presenter, author, and hair and skincare brand founder, Rochelle Humes, alongside DJ, presenter, model, and body acceptance and mental health campaigner, Ashley James, who will share all the gross, unexpected, hilarious and awful things they experienced while pregnant, during birth and postpartum with host Vogue Williams. 

NB: If you're pregnant or post-partum and have any physical or mental health symptoms you're worried about, call your midwife or GP as soon as possible. You can also call the midwives from Tommy's charity for free between 9-5pm Monday-Friday on 0800 014 7800

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Gut health is a relatively young science. Investigations into the effect of the gut microbiome on general health and wellbeing are ongoing, but one thing everyone agrees on is that it is a lot more influential than previously thought. This episode features Lisa and Alana Macfarlane, aka The Mac Twins – Scottish DJs, presenters and founders of The Gut Stuff, who have made it their mission for the last few years to better understand what the gut is all about – and rugby icon Jonny Wilkinson whose interest in gut health spawned a new business. This episode will deliver listeners an entertaining – and very necessary – Gut Health 101 lesson. 

NB: Just a reminder that if you are worried about your gut health in any way, please seek advice from your GP.

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