On this bonus episode, we chat to Michelle Bresnahan, founder of A Life for Cure, created in memory of her son Ryan Bresnahan. It's so important that we talk about the symptoms of meningitis B, the vaccines available (spoiler alert: they are not the meningitis vaccines you get at school - you need to PAY for them to protect your kids from this strain at college) and raise awareness within our school and parent communities.

You'll find accompanying blogs and resources on our website www.twowomenchatting.com as well as handy pdfs you can add to your kids 'university packing' kit from Meningitis Now.

You can find out more of Ryan's story and the work of Michelle and her family here.

Common signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia

• Fever with cold hands and feet
• Vomiting
• Drowsy or difficult to wake
• Confusion and irritability
• Severe muscle pain
• Pale blotchy skin, spots or rash (See Glass Test (link))
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Dislike bright lights
• Convulsions or seizures

Someone with meningitis or septicaemia can get a lot worse very quickly. Keep checking them. 

DO NOT wait for a rash. If someone is ill and getting worse, trust your instincts - Get medical help immediately

Join hosts Liz and Michelle redefining life over 50 as empty nesters, embracing the highs and lows of midlife with celebrity guests and experts, sharing a laugh on their podcast sofa. We talk about real concerns, issues, and fun topics that affect us, our friends, and our family. 

Midlife is not just about the menopause (although we’d be the first to admit it’s right up there!) but it is a time of adventure, change and reset - with plenty of opportunities and challenges along the way. 

Whether we’re chatting about ‘boomerang kids,’ diet failures (and occasional successes!), pro-ageing, travel, changing relationships, or inspiration for new jobs or activities, there’s always room for one more on our sofa.

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