In this first bumper listener episode of Season 2 of the JP Pod I talk to Sian Bryant about her menopause journey after being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in January 2021. We talk about hormones, cancer drugs, nutrition, hair. Sian also talks about GSM (Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause) which can play a huge part in many menopause journies - so please share this episode if it could help anyone you know. To follow Sian (or be in contact about her wonderful coaching) you can find her on Instagram @sian1968 and Sian also recommends following the instagram account for @dr_alison_macbeth for more information about specialised hormone treatment for those recovering from breast cancer. Please subscribe to the JP Pod and write a review to help this little podcast grow! You can also follow the JP Pod on Instagram or Facebook @just.pause.pod

In this powerhouse of an episode Johanna unpacks how the ancient practice of Ayurveda can help us, as women, unlock our inner goddess. She encourages us all to find our rhythm and to practice kindness with ourselves whenever we can. Johanna (along with Nina, a wonderful menstrual cycle coach) has a fantastic program called Awake the Goddess Within which I would encourage everyone to go and take a look at. She also runs lots of free events that are full of love, help and immense knowledge. To find Johanna you can follow her on instagram @ayurvedicgoddesses or follow these links: https://www.ayurvedicgoddesses.com

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Wowza, what an episode this is! So much content covered (which is why I love our listener episodes SO MUCH because you never know what you will end up talking about!). Lucy had an Ovarian cancer diagnosis at 43 and talks us through her journey of (possibly misdiagnosed) perimenopause from that point. She shares her HRT journey and how needing to know where the bathroom is is so important. Thank you Lucy - you are a rockstar! If you want to come on the podcast as a guest then please be in touch be messaging me on Facebook or Instagram @just.pause.pod

In this short episode i take you on a beginner’s guide through what your hormone’s are up to during Perimenopause. I have found @dr.mindypelz a great account to follow on instagram and have also used the following books to gather some information for today’s podcast episode: Rushing Women’s Syndrome by Dr Libby Weaver and The Essential Oils Menopause Solution by Dr Mariza Snyder. Also, if you are wanting to start following the natural rhythm of your monthly cycle then here’s a link that will give you 25% a yearly subscription to Natural Cycles https://link.app.naturalcycles.com/ls/click?upn=7kyTQ269VZ26fKWoOeXsEtJfSMgYFr4SmAjzI6RKtXGvYR8gtnUiO3BoGF4Rslv6GRjZLEiUQkQRsX3dkcpIitIg-2FWkw4GfuFW8MFBvBRHeHSXn0QPWAVq5oB-2Fc-2BfyVCO0tCkpt4p482KGN52Gc7ta5v4jeaH4aX2JK1HpzA7b4ngWa6Hmn9oTWi8CQpmn8T0FwNB2rf3cCmSfHXUl5Wa5AAfwbwl7IhRGoaR3FY89IN0bYyoIPX4Lag-2F-2By2NNxZ4zo-2FlnNYm8Tcz2L92lc8PA-3D-3D4D4e_e8lwg-2Fg-2BO-2FO1uElym8sd1n1stwRizSjupWb0d4-2F02RFJUlMe3wEkHOKSAE8Og7iJgEdDdENgHx3yHH0EMGAbXhT05mTZuc1RUieElXGUgdxFDEDPGTVk7UfZlmS-2FsRGFIxQdixE-2BCSypTLTLi0LzKadgxGtkN2PAgpKbhZe4sdJSj1zjaRsGyjoUAUXAHUrcr0kXSA88WyupZYI4cSTtIXGmZhTCZ69tGE0dKb6RxrQdpuKZpQzlhs1eesVCFaQkcQ8RveTEI-2BF-2BNsaSXc-2FbqtUGX-2BVRcSVlHa-2BvjnBbocCK1JtoMPCLUYt6cBqLWnrGqqnQ70kVXocP-2Feuiw7ahszHjimIfKn3ZG7HbHbJkGIKEUIzRb85DqQf-2BvvG65ZxvGd-2BtnZjyxN4wOCBq1dVdFR3NT2EH52asezL-2Bf98mJGxABI3yitQ8QsxywWMhQ18xXhIyDFXriaDKhi4Gn5DBeicQ-2FwFEoZm6Cx1ND3Ns-2FJ4sHWbDHYQfjIxYTxRn78J4BlMH0vYZxB1r-2FlObZZTOeAfcO54jUmKRNYGYlRFWF1Ne-2B5xf9Slj3nslf42TkhJFY44zeu4s7m-2B6Lkue4gg6zi9h33sHfN50eP-2FWSzFc0BviRwoz02JyfV2kfJgPBDqYOoYeWLFsjpbnblwNe86eLCI7ne-2FL3-2BHhJjuYrSnS2b9wXmV5Ql4m3XLC6WtDptgd6qK1wBJsCweUN4vgAFjwZUgoX1W3gkWBd6Ka6YoBK-2F8RUrgJGD-2Bcjhnq7ofJuH7rliR2X22zH8xyP808015j2YDndAATX8G8CAohceFD5mWM-2BNTkrjvEXetC1z2S9Ftdz84H8F-2BetPfOzUUPrSHcRg-3D-3D Hope you enjoy!

Wow! What an episode we have in store for you! Alessia shares her story of early, stress-onset menopause after suffering from complex PTSD and anxiety. Alessia is also an amazing confidence coach (and shares some of her wonderful tips in this episode) and domestic abuse recovery mentor. If you wanted to get in touch with Alessia you can find her @deacoaching

In this episode I chat to Tracey Andresen all about reflexology and how it can help support overall wellbeing, emotional wellbeing and stress relief in every day life as well as during perimenopause. Listen in to hear how reflexology can help bring you ‘back into balance’ and perhaps give you the ‘me time’ you’ve been craving. You can find more details or follow Tracey here @traceyandresenreflexology on Facebook & Instagram or www.traceyandresenreflexology.co.uk

If you have had a change of your sense of smell recently (or if you know it is due to perimenopause) then this is the episode for you! Penny shares her listener story and reveals some lesser-known symptoms she has experienced, as well as some fantastic tips for hot flushes. If you would like to come on the podcast and share your story then please get in touch on Facebook or Instagram @just.pause.pod

I interview the wonderful Claire Honor in this episode and we talk about the framework she has put together for herself to help keep her calm and grounded (in life in general and also during perimenopause). Listen in to see how “leopards everyday keeps the doctor away”, pooling all the useful tools from the health and wellness industry that Claire has ‘test driven’ to create this wonderful framework. To follow Claire on socials @leopards_life on insta and Facebook.

In this episode we speak about Laura’s experience of going in to perimenopause earlier than expected. Symptoms started during the Covid lockdown and were appearing as more mental symptoms rather than physical ones so were perhaps harder to spot. Laura also talks about her experience going to the Newson Clinic which is very interesting for anyone thinking about doing the same thing or perhaps is worried about going private vs NHS. If you would like to come on the podcast as a guest and share your story, please get in touch - I would love to hear from you! You can find me on Facebook and Instagram @just.pause.pod and send me a message from there.

In this episode I speak to the wonderful nutritionist, Lucy Patel. She has SO. MUCH. KNOWLEDGE on this subject and the relevance of nutrition to help make our hormones happy. We covered so much content in this episode, so listen in for tips on her recommended supplements, Menopause MOT and her top pre-perimenopause nutrition tips. To keep up with Lucy’s latest news, or to get in touch with her you can follow her on Instagram @lucypnutrition or join her Hormone Harmony Hub (free Facebook group with huge amounts of information and support). You can also find more details about her course “Navigating Perimenopause with Confidence” here https://linktr.ee/LucyPNutrition?fbclid=PAAaao6O5Ufe_6Bx1xc8Y-tt7LIrNPv75zh7Sp-4c1jN_784pWfQY6sj_ZFHU_aem_AXEBy2y6DHv5T-qZE8NnAL1t5Qi4BjB7wjYG1MESwsVCJar6_s3y6WuvHKij1uHf4Tc