In this episode I chat to Sophie Fletcher, hypnotherapist and author of Mindful Menopause, on how we can use the techniques and exercises in her new book to prepare and empower ourselves for a calmer, happier perimenopause experience. We also talk about 'pathologisation' of menopause, intuitive eating, shame, body image, and thanking our bodies for all they have done for us! 

You can find Sophie online at https://mindfulmenopause.co.uk/ 

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In this episode I chat to Amanda Thebe, personal trainer and author of 'Menopocalypse' about her book, which details her own experience of going through perimenopause/menopause, and about how women can be informed and proactive in taking charge of their own perimenopause experience. We touch upon how the 'menopause industry' can mislead women - Amanda is great at calling out the 'wellness w*nkers' on Instagram where you can find her at https://www.instagram.com/amanda.thebe/ 

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In this episode I catch up with Henny Flynn, who talks about her work coaching women through the changes and challenges of midlife, the health challenges that prompted her own change of direction in midlife, and how her experiences of managing change in the corporate world have informed her work with women going through menopause and beyond. 

You can find out more about Henny and the courses and support she offers here: https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/menopause

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In this episode, I talk to Hannah about launching her business The Gypsy Baker (teaching online sourdough bread-making classes) during the UK's first lockdown. We talk about why baking struck such a chord with so many of us in turbulent times, the poignant story behind her well-travelled sourdough starter, and why 'food love stories' resonate with us so strongly. 

You can find The Gypsy Baker here: https://oxfordgypsybaker.wordpress.com/ and on Facebook (search The Gypsy Baker) 

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Middling Along aims to celebrate stories of women just like you and I, finding out what really brings them joy, and doing more of it.  Join me as we speak to a wide range of different women about their unique stories.