Vaginal health is one of the least talked-about — yet most common — aspects of menopause.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Jacqueline Radley, GP and British Menopause Society–accredited menopause specialist and founder of The Birmingham Menopause Clinic, for an open and reassuring conversation about vaginal atrophy, also known as genitourinary syndrome of the menopause (GSM).

Dr Radley explains what vaginal atrophy is, why it happens, when symptoms can begin, and why so many women feel embarrassed or unsure about seeking help. We discuss common symptoms including dryness, soreness, pain during sex and urinary problems — and, importantly, the treatments that can be genuinely life-changing.

This episode aims to reduce stigma, provide clear medical information, and reassure listeners that vaginal atrophy is common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of. You don’t need to suffer in silence.

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GLP-1 medications are increasingly used for weight loss, yet many people feel uncertain about how they work, their side effects, and how to manage the physical and psychological changes that come with them.

In this first episode of a new series, we’re joined by personal trainer Becky Lever to explore what GLP-1s are, why they were developed, and why support — particularly around nutrition, resistance training and muscle preservation — is essential. We discuss appetite suppression, “food noise”, side effects, the social impact of weight loss drugs, and the risks of losing muscle mass without proper guidance.

This episode is informational and experience-based. We are not healthcare professionals, and anyone considering or using GLP-1 medication should speak to their GP or prescribing clinician.

• What GLP-1 medications are and why they were developed
• Why appetite and food behaviours change
• Common side effects and what’s considered typical
• The importance of protein and resistance training
• Muscle loss and long-term health risks
• Social and emotional impacts of GLP-1 use
• Why ongoing support matters

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