To commemorate World Menopuase Month, this episode is all about exercising through the menopause. 

Host Louise Minchin speaks to female athlete performance expert, Dr. Stacy Sims, NHS GP and women's health specialist, Dr. Nighat Arif and Her Spirit Co-founder Mel Berry. 

In this episode we discuss:What the menopause is.Why less time exercising is more beneficial.How to prioritise your exercise.Why strength training really is the number one priority.Couch2Kilos is a free strength challenge designed to help EVERY women get stronger in 6-weeks. With four levels Couch2Kilos is suitable for women of all abilities from just starting out to those who are already active. Just go to the "Challenges" section on the app and start the level you feel appropriate to you. It is totally flexible, you can do it anytime, from anywhere, at the gym or home and on any device. You can start with zero equipment and work up the levels and learn how use a variety of weights. 
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 We want to help you discover your potential, achieve your goals, ignite your fitness, find your community. Head to herspirit.co.uk and sign up for our Core Membership, get access to our virtual classes, monthly challenges and expert advice. Plus, track your progress in our heath hub and find your very own cheerleading squad who will support you every step of the way.  Use the code HERSPIRITPOD3 and get three months completely FREE.  It’s time for You

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ENCORE:  Less Is More When It Comes To Menopause - With Dr Stacy Sims

The Her Spirit Podcast is back for season 6, hosted by former BBC Breakfast presenter, journalist and adventure seeker Louise Minchin.  This brand-new season follows real-time the stories of Donna and Amy as they go on a 12-week health and fitness journey with Louise and Her Spirit Co-Founders Mel and Holly.  Donna and Amy are two women who, like so many of us,  have faced tough challenges to their health and enormous demands on their time over the last couple of years. Both wanted some help and support in changing their lives and feeling stronger, fitter and healthier. For the next 12 weeks, we'll follow them on their journeys - the highs and lows, the successes and the challenges  - and we want you to come along too, and set some goals alongside theirs so that we can help and support each other along the way.Her Spirit is a global community of like-minded women all getting fitter, stronger and healthier together. We believe your mind, body and fuel are intrinsically linked and taking small achievable steps will lead to big changes.Regardless of your ability, location or stage of life Her Spirit has something for everyone. We are an inclusive bunch of women who believe that being fit and healthy shouldn't be a chore but something you love to do. Our mantra is 'Together We've Got This' and together we support each other to live life to the full and achieve mind, body and fuel goals we never thought possible.Please find out more and come and join our community at https://herspirit.co.uk/Download the Her Spirit App Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/her-spirit/id1455642844Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.herspiritJoin us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/herspiritukTwitter - https://twitter.com/herspiritukInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/herspirituk/

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 Louise Minchin and  Annie Emmerson talk to BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood.

Carol Kirkwood is a British weather presenter, trained by the Met Office, and employed by the BBC, in particular on BBC Breakfast and Victoria Derbyshire. In 2015, she participated in the 13th series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing, finishing in 10th place.

There's often a daredevil side to Carol's work. She can be found trying everything from racing high powered speed boats to a charity tandem ride for Children in Need. Somehow most Children in Need broadcasts find her trying something new, which usually involves dancing or singing live. She's appeared as part of the newsreaders' "Rocky Horror Show", The Weather Girls' "Raining Men", she's danced the Can-can and duetted on "Baby, It's Cold Outside". In 2006 , she even learned to ice skate for charity - performing live for BBC One's New Year's Eve Special. Carol talks to Louise and Annie about enjoying being active, from running and walking to cycling. 

 
At Her Spirit we’re here for you. 
 
 We want to help you discover your potential, achieve your goals, ignite your fitness, find your community. Head to herspirit.co.uk and sign up for our Core Membership, get access to our virtual classes, monthly challenges and expert advice. Plus, track your progress in our heath hub and find your very own cheerleading squad who will support you every step of the way.  Use the code HERSPIRITPOD3 and get three months completely FREE.  It’s time for You

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ENCORE: BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood on her passion for being active

Louise Minchin and  Annie Emmerson talk to The Sleep Scientist, Dr Sophie Bostock.

The Sleep Scientist was launched by Dr Sophie Bostock with the aim of helping more people to sleep well, and thrive. Sophie is a scientist and speaker with a bias for action.  Sophie has always been intrigued by why what makes us feel good and function well. Sophie's research pointed to sleep an unsung hero of mental and physical resilience. 

In this episode learn how sleep can unlock so much mental and physical positivity in your life and how your very attitude to sleep may need to change.


 
 
At Her Spirit we’re here for you. 
 
 We want to help you discover your potential, achieve your goals, ignite your fitness, find your community. Head to herspirit.co.uk and sign up for our Core Membership, get access to our virtual classes, monthly challenges and expert advice. Plus, track your progress in our heath hub and find your very own cheerleading squad who will support you every step of the way.  Use the code HERSPIRITPOD3 and get three months completely FREE.  It’s time for You

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ENCORE: Dr Sophie Bostock AKA The Sleep Scientist

This episode is all about open water swimming and host Louise Minchin speaks to Olympic Silver Medallist Keri-anne Payne , Her Spirit Co-founder Mel Berry and Her Spirit community members Gillian and Anna, about:Facing and embracing the fears that open water swimming can bring.Practical, professional tips for beginners and more advanced open water swimmers alike.How to motivate yourself to exercise when work and family demands your time and attention!The positive impacts open water swimming can have on your mental healthTraining tips for an open swim challenge In Lake Coniston of 5.25 miles this June. 
At Her Spirit we’re here for you. 
 
 We want to help you discover your potential, achieve your goals, ignite your fitness, find your community. Head to herspirit.co.uk and sign up for our Core Membership, get access to our virtual classes, monthly challenges and expert advice. Plus, track your progress in our heath hub and find your very own cheerleading squad who will support you every step of the way.  Use the code HERSPIRITPOD3 and get three months completely FREE.  It’s time for You

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ENCORE:  Open water Swimming: The joys and the myths (No, you won’t be eaten by sharks!)

This episode is our guide to your cycling journey. Host Louise Minchin speaks to cycling coach Michelle Sharland, Her Spirit Community Member and Yorkshire Lass sportive Founder Judith Worrall, World Endurance Athlete and cycling convert Mimi Anderson and Her Spirit Co-founder Mel Berry. In this episode we discuss:How to change a tyreFeeling in control whilst going downhill.Road safety and how to deal with motorists.Working out if cleats are for you.
 
At Her Spirit we’re here for you. 
 
 We want to help you discover your potential, achieve your goals, ignite your fitness, find your community. Head to herspirit.co.uk and sign up for our Core Membership, get access to our virtual classes, monthly challenges and expert advice. Plus, track your progress in our heath hub and find your very own cheerleading squad who will support you every step of the way.  Use the code HERSPIRITPOD3 and get three months completely FREE.  It’s time for You

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ENCORE:  'Trust Your Bike, Trust Your Tyres, Everything's Fine' Your Guide to Cycling

Louise Minchin and BBC Triathlon presenter Annie Emmerson talk to Dr Megan Rossi,  founder of The Gut Health Doctor,  considered one of the most influential gut health specialists internationally. 

A Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with an award-winning PhD in gut health,  Megan set up The Gut Health Clinic in London, where she leads a team of gut-specialist dietitians. 
Her debut book, Eat Yourself Healthy (UK, Aus & Europe) and Love Your Gut (US & Canada), was first published in September 2019 as an easy-to-digest guide to gut health and beyond, immediately becoming an Amazon and The Sunday Times best seller. 
 
The conversation offers great advice and a much deeper understanding around gut health and why its so important to look after your gut at any age.   
At Her Spirit we’re here for you. 
 
 We want to help you discover your potential, achieve your goals, ignite your fitness, find your community. Head to herspirit.co.uk and sign up for our Core Membership, get access to our virtual classes, monthly challenges and expert advice. Plus, track your progress in our heath hub and find your very own cheerleading squad who will support you every step of the way.  Use the code HERSPIRITPOD3 and get three months completely FREE.  It’s time for You

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ENCORE: Less Is More When It Comes To Menopause - With Dr Stacy Sims

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