Making Menopause Matter

In this episode we consider what has changed as the result of the work and campaign activism of so many, over the past decade. We then look at what still needs to change to improve the menopause landscape further. I am delighted to be joined by my friend and fellow campaigner Fiona Clark for this episode. Fiona is a health journalist, author of Meno Wars and founder of the Menopause Research and Education charity, an organisation that I am proud to be a trustee of.  

To learn more about MREF visit https://mref.uk/

To follow Fiona on Instagram @fiona_clark_writes

To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit 

https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

To get in touch email [email protected]

To follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupport

To learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit 

https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

In this episode we focus on the often overlooked subject of menopause and beyond. The narrative around menopause has been, and often still is, negative, but with the right help and support, at the right time, it doesn't have to be that way. Menopause can be a transformational time that can offer an opportunity to reflect, take stock, consider the future and your own self care. If you have found yourself yearning for some calm, peace and relaxation or perhaps some time alone, this is the episode for you. 

I am delighted to be joined by poet Becky Hemsley, who not only reads one of my favourite poems but also tells us about the inspiration for her poem. 

To learn more about Becky https://www.beckyhemsley.com/

To follow Becky on Instagram @beckyhemsleypoetry

To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit 

https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

To get in touch email [email protected]

To follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupport

To learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit 

https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

In this episode we focus on the important topic of menopause and diversity. I am delighted to be joined by my friend and colleague Catherine O'Keeffe, who lives and works in Ireland. Catherine is a workplace consultant and author of  All You Need To Know About Menopause.

To learn more about Catherine visit https://www.wellnesswarrior.ie/

Follow Catherine on Instagram @wellnesswarrior.ie

To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit 

https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

To get in touch email [email protected]

To follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupport

To learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit 

https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

In this episode we focus on the important topic of menopause and relationships. I am delighted to be joined by a very special guest, my husband, who agreed to chat to me about his experience of supporting me through the first few weeks, months and years of surgical menopause. 

To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit 

https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

To get in touch email [email protected]

To follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupport

To learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit 

https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

In this episode we focus on the important topic of menopause and work. I am delighted to be joined by my friend and fellow campaigner Katie Taylor, founder of the Latte Lounge and author of Midlife Matters. Katie talks to me about her experience of trying to work out what was happening to her while trying to continue in a job that she loved, but was finding it increasingly difficult to do, as a result of symptoms that she had no idea were related to menopause. 

To learn more about Katie and the Latte Lounge visit 

https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/

To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit 

https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

To get in touch email [email protected]

To follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupport

To learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit 

https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

The menopause landscape has become increasingly competitive, commodified, and commercialised over the past few years. The greedy genie is out of the bottle and won't be going back any time soon. Sadly, this is nothing new, women and girls have been targetted with advertising and marketing messages for products and services for decades. However, what could be seen simply as an irritation can have potentially harmful effects. 

In this episode we consider some of the impacts of the commodification and commercialisation of menopause and women and their health. 

To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit 

https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

To get in touch email [email protected]

To follow Diane on Instagram visit @dianedanzebrink

To follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupport

To learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit 

https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

Welcome to episode ten of Making Menopause Matter

Please note this episode includes content that discusses suicidal thoughts.

All too often women feel that they are not being heard by health care professionals when they express concerns about their own health. Sadly, this is still not uncommon for those experiencing menopause. In this episode I am joined by Joan who talks to me about her experience of trying to get the right help and support for the menopause symptoms that had a devastating impact on all aspects of her life. 

To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit 

https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

To get in touch email [email protected]

To follow Diane on Instagram visit @dianedanzebrink

To follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupport

To learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit 

https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

Welcome to episode nine of Making Menopause Matter

In this episode we focus on the potential options for seeking professional help and support for menopause. We consider what those options might be, how to make informed choices about who to see, and how to get the best out of your appointment and your investment if you are parting with your cash to see someone. 

We consider NHS GPs and specialist clinics, private clinics and providers and therapeutic and complementary options. 

To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit 

https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

To get in touch email [email protected]

To follow Diane on Instagram visit @dianedanzebrink

To follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupport

To learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit 

https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

Welcome to episode eight of Making Menopause Matter

In this episode I discuss menopause and long term health with GP and menopause specialist Dr Claire Phipps. We focus on bone, heart, brain and genitourinary health, and Claire shares her thoughts on taking a holistic view of how we can potentially optimise long term health during and beyond menopause. 

To follow Claire on Instagram visit @themenopausegp

To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit 

https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

To get in touch email [email protected]

To follow Diane on Instagram visit @dianedanzebrink

To follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupport

To learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit 

https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/

Welcome to episode seven of Making Menopause Matter

In this episode I am delighted to be joined by Vikram Talaulikar. Vikram is a specialist in reproductive medicine and associate professor in womens health at University College London. He is also a recognised menopause specialist and trainer. Vikram explains many of the treatment options available for menopause and we take a dive into some of the myths and misinformation around hormone replacement therapy. 

To follow Vikram on Instagram visit @menopausecliniclondon

To learn more about what we do at Menopause Support visit 

https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

To get in touch email [email protected]

To follow Diane on Instagram visit @dianedanzebrink

To follow Menopause Support on Instagram visit @themenopausesupport

To learn more about the book that this podcast is based around visit 

https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/diane-danzebrink/making-menopause-matter/9781399812672/