Episode 4: In Conversation with Dr. Claire Phipps – Navigating Menopause and Pelvic Health

💦 Breaking the Silence, Shattering the Stigma, and Getting Real About Pelvic Health!

In this powerful episode, Ruth Astbury and Lizzie sit down with the exceptional Dr. Claire Phipps, a GP and member of the British Menopause Society's Medical Advisory Council. Dr. Phipps takes us through her inspiring journey to becoming a leading menopause expert and shares invaluable insights on managing pelvic health during perimenopause and beyond.

Key Highlights:

• Claire’s Journey to Menopause Expertise: Discover how Claire’s early GP training sparked her passion for improving women’s health education, especially when it comes to menopause care.
• Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): Claire dives deep into the symptoms, progression, and the critical importance of early intervention in managing GSM.
• The Need for Menopause Education: Learn about the lack of standardized menopause education in medical training and what’s being done to change this for future generations of healthcare professionals.
• The Impact of Menopause on Pelvic Health: Claire discusses the often-overlooked issues such as vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, and why it’s essential to have open conversations with your doctor about pelvic health.
• Practical Tips for Managing Symptoms: From estrogen creams to simple lifestyle changes, Claire offers actionable advice for improving pelvic floor health and navigating menopause with confidence.

This conversation is a must-listen for any woman navigating menopause or supporting others through it. Tune in to hear why it's so important to speak up, seek the right help, and access the treatments that can truly make a difference.

Your Resources:

• British Menopause Society (BMS): The leading authority on menopause and post-reproductive health in the UK. Visit their official website at https://thebms.org.uk.
• NHS Menopause Support: Comprehensive information on symptoms, treatments, and support services available through the NHS. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/help-and-support.
• NHS Wales Menopause Resources: Information specifically for women in Wales, covering early menopause, symptoms, and available servic

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Your Resources:

• British Menopause Society (BMS): The leading authority on menopause and post-reproductive health in the UK. Visit their official website at https://thebms.org.uk.
• NHS Menopause Support: Comprehensive information on symptoms, treatments, and support services available through the NHS. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/help-and-support.
• NHS Wales Menopause Resources: Information specifically for women in Wales, covering early menopause, symptoms, and available services. Visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/earlymenopause.
• https://www.bladderandbowel.org/ Bladder & Bowel Community. Our aim is to break the taboo of living with a bladder or bowel dysfunction, diversion or condition, raise awareness and most importantly, help people.

🔗 Useful Links & Resources:

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Join Ruth Astbury, women's health champion and wellbeing coach, and Lizzie Evans, specialist pelvic health physio, for a fun, frank and fiercely informative walk through the decades of vaginal health.

From baby vulvas to postnatal recovery and the changes that hit during menopause, this episode lifts the lid on what’s really going on down there – and why it’s time we started talking about it!

💬 In this bonus episode, we explore:

• What happens to your vulva from birth to puberty
• The not-so-sexy truths of postpartum healing
• How stress and trauma impact pelvic health – even in your twenties
• Why vaginal dryness isn’t just ‘one of those things’
• The power of education, self-checks, and the Lady Garden movement 💪

✨ Expect honesty, belly laughs and expert tips – all served with zero shame.

🔗 Resources mentioned:

• Lady Garden
• Labia Library
• The Great Wall of Vagina
• Vagina Museum

💌 Got a burning question about menopause, GSM or anything vulva-related?
Send it our way and we might answer it in our next episode with a leading UK menopause specialist!

📢 You’re not alone – and it’s okay if you’ve peed your pants. We have too.

Subscribe, share, and check in with your pelvic floor – it's cheering you on.

#VaginalHealth #PelvicPower #MidlifeMatters #OopsIPeedMyPants #WomensWellbeing #MenopauseSupport

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Got a story or question? We’d love to hear from you!
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🎧 Subscribe now and let’s change the conversation around incontinence—one laugh (and leak) at a time!

Your Resources:

• British Menopause Society (BMS): The leading authority on menopause and post-reproductive health in the UK. Visit their official website at https://thebms.org.uk.
• NHS Menopause Support: Comprehensive information on symptoms, treatments, and support services available through the NHS. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/help-and-support.
• NHS Wales Menopause Resources: Information specifically for women in Wales, covering early menopause, symptoms, and available services. Visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/earlymenopause.
• https://www.bladderandbowel.org/ Bladder & Bowel Community. Our aim is to break the taboo of living with a bladder or bowel dysfunction, diversion or condition, raise awareness and most importantly, help people.

🔗 Useful Links & Resources:

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💦 Breaking the silence, smashing the stigma, and getting real about pelvic health!

In This Episode

Ever had a workout turn into an unexpected waterfall moment? You're not alone! This week, we dive into a real-life listener story about stress incontinence at the gym. Ruth, Faye, and Lizzie break it down, why it happens, how it affects confidence, and, most importantly, what you can do about it!

What We Cover:

✔️ What stress incontinence is and why it happens 💪
 ✔️ The emotional toll of leaks—and how to regain confidence
 ✔️ The Pee-O-Meter of Shame—how does this story rank? 🚨
✔️ Proven techniques to prevent leaks during workouts
✔️ Expert advice on pelvic floor exercises (and why you might be doing them wrong!)
✔️ What’s Leaking This Week?—we discuss The Guardian’s take on weightlifting and bladder leaks

🎙 Key Takeaways:
 💡 Stress incontinence is common, but it’s NOT normal—you can take action!
 💡 Simple strategies, from pre-workout prep to breathing techniques, can help
 💡 A pelvic health physiotherapist can assess and support your recovery
 💡 You don’t have to ‘just rock on’—you CAN be strong AND leak-free!

Get Involved!

Got a story or question? We’d love to hear from you!
 📩 Email us at [email protected]
 💬 Join the conversation & community on FACEBOOK
📢Follow the podcast on Youtube   

🎧 Subscribe now and let’s change the conversation around incontinence—one laugh (and leak) at a time!

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Get Involved!

Got a story or question? We’d love to hear from you!
📩 Email us at [email protected]
💬 Join our Facebook community: www.facebook.com/oopsipeedmypodcast

🎧 Subscribe now and let’s change the conversation around incontinence—one laugh (and leak) at a time!

Your Resources:

• British Menopause Society (BMS): The leading authority on menopause and post-reproductive health in the UK. Visit their official website at https://thebms.org.uk.
• NHS Menopause Support: Comprehensive information on symptoms, treatments, and support services available through the NHS. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/help-and-support.
• NHS Wales Menopause Resources: Information specifically for women in Wales, covering early menopause, symptoms, and available services. Visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/earlymenopause.
• https://www.bladderandbowel.org/ Bladder & Bowel Community. Our aim is to break the taboo of living with a bladder or bowel dysfunction, diversion or condition, raise awareness and most importantly, help people.

🔗 Useful Links & Resources:

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Welcome to Oops, I Peed My Pants! – the podcast tackling the taboo of bladder leaks, pelvic floor health, and all the hilariously awkward moments in between!

In our very first episode, hosts Ruth, Faye, and Lizzie dive straight into the deep end (pun intended). 

Get ready for a jaw-dropping listener story – spoiler alert: it's Lizzie's own 

pee-tastrophe! 🚨💦

We’ll uncover why the sudden need to go can feel like a bladder betrayal, the science behind urgency, and what you can do to take back control. 

Plus, we’re chatting about an issue affecting us all: the shocking decline of public toilets! 🏢🚽

Expect expert insights, practical tips, and plenty of laughter as we break the stigma and build a community that gets it.

🎧 Subscribe now and join our Oops, I Peed My Pants! Facebook group to share your stories, ask questions, and get support from people who truly understand.

💌 Got a hilarious (or horrifying) pee-mergency tale? We want to hear it! Email us at [email protected].

🔔 New episodes dropping every week – don’t miss out! 

Get Involved!

Got a story or question? We’d love to hear from you!
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🎧 Subscribe now and let’s change the conversation around incontinence—one laugh (and leak) at a time!

Your Resources:

• British Menopause Society (BMS): The leading authority on menopause and post-reproductive health in the UK. Visit their official website at https://thebms.org.uk.
• NHS Menopause Support: Comprehensive information on symptoms, treatments, and support services available through the NHS. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/help-and-support.
• NHS Wales Menopause Resources: Information specifically for women in Wales, covering early menopause, symptoms, and available services. Visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/earlymenopause.
• https://www.bladderandbowel.org/ Bladder & Bowel Community. Our aim is to break the taboo of living with a bladder or bowel dysfunction, diversion or condition, raise awareness and most importantly, help people.

🔗 Useful Links & Resources:

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Let’s be real… bladder leaks happen. But why aren’t we talking about it? 🤷‍♀️

Well, that changes NOW! 🚀

Join Ruth Astbury, therapeutic & hormonal coach, alongside Faye Cunningham & Lizzie Evans, specialist pelvic health physiotherapists from The Pelvic Physios, as we tackle the taboo of female incontinence with honesty, expert advice, and a whole lot of laughs.

💬 What to expect:
✅ Real talk about bladder leaks, menopause, and postpartum recovery
✅ Expert insights on pelvic floor health (what REALLY works!)
✅ No more shame—just support, solutions & solidarity
✅ Audience Q&As—yes, we’re answering YOUR questions!

🎧 Launching on Tuesday Feb 18th 2025 on all major podcast platforms & YouTube! 

Hit FOLLOW and get ready to laugh, learn, and take back control!

💜 Let’s break the silence—one laugh (and leak) at a time! 💜

Get Involved!

Got a story or question? We’d love to hear from you!
📩 Email us at [email protected]
💬 Join our Facebook community: www.facebook.com/oopsipeedmypodcast

🎧 Subscribe now and let’s change the conversation around incontinence—one laugh (and leak) at a time!

Your Resources:

• British Menopause Society (BMS): The leading authority on menopause and post-reproductive health in the UK. Visit their official website at https://thebms.org.uk.
• NHS Menopause Support: Comprehensive information on symptoms, treatments, and support services available through the NHS. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/help-and-support.
• NHS Wales Menopause Resources: Information specifically for women in Wales, covering early menopause, symptoms, and available services. Visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/earlymenopause.
• https://www.bladderandbowel.org/ Bladder & Bowel Community. Our aim is to break the taboo of living with a bladder or bowel dysfunction, diversion or condition, raise awareness and most importantly, help people.

🔗 Useful Links & Resources:

• HPV Urine ...