Join me today as I talk with the fab duo that is Julia Granacki and Ellie Dvorkin Dunn from Circling the Drain Podcast based in NYC. 

We had an absolute blast recording, I am pretty sure our followers will appreciate the humour, raw honesty and a true account of how life is as a midlife perimenopausal and menopausal womxn in 2021.

We discuss the differences from across the pond and in the UK, how menopause is regarded and treated within the workplace and medically. 

If I recall we also mention which way the wind blows? You'll know when you hear this pod exactly what I am talking about here. 

You will never be able to walk through a park again without giggling, I know I do!

Julia and Ellie have been friends since college and have been there for each other through life's transitions and now they join together in Circling the Drain, which I have to say is one of the best pods out there! I loved every minute of chatting with the girls we could talk all day.

Ellie is an entertainer, writer, host and is of the part of the musical duo "Mel & El" Julia is currently training in health and nutrition and is a certified Pilates and Instructor. 

You will laugh with us and also cry with us on our podcast today, please do give the girls a follow they are so refreshing and normalise this stage of our lives with good humour and honest conversations.

Looking forward to recording with Julia and Ellie again very soon, watch this space......

Follow and support Julia and Ellie and give them a listen and cheer for creating such a brilliant podcast! 

www.circlingthedrainpodcast.com

@Circlingthedrainpodcast - Twitter

@circlingdrainpodcast - Instagram

@Circlingdrainpodcast - Facebook 

I am proud to announce my podcast with Ann Garnier, CEO and Founder of Lisa Health. A San Francisco Bay digital health tech company specialising in transforming menopause and midlife for women.

Join Ann and myself as we discuss how the narrative is changing with the menopause and conversations surrounding it. How important as women we all strive to support and lift each other to ensure all generations are aware and educated about the stages of menopause.

Ann is passionate in believing that good things happen from midlife and menopause and is a an active campaigner and healthcare leader.

We discuss how Menopause is discussed and supported in the US and UK and how technology is evolving to make a difference to women's lives.

Discovering we both have not only a passion for empowering women's lives but Hawaii too.

Pull up a chair, get comfy and tune in.

If you would like to talk with Ann, you can reach out to Ann via her website or across SM.

Ann Garnier CEO & Founder www.lisahealth.com 

Social Media 

@Lisahealthapp - Facebook

@LisaHealthApp - Twitter 

@lisahealthapp - Instagram 

PeriMenoPost is talking with Maryon Stewart, B.E.M.  The pioneer of the natural Menopause movement. A Campaigner, Columnist , Author and awarded the British Empire Medial for services to drug education for the Angelus Foundation, in memory of her Daughter Hester.

Maryon played an instrumental part in setting up the first PMT Clinic in London and a strong advocate for natural and alternative treatments for Menopause. Maryon has written over 27 books on the subject of Menopause and she has a wealth of valuable knowledge. An absolute delightful guest who is dedicated to helping women through the transition of menopause and to live a better quality of life.

Our transatlantic pod was an absolute joy and so informative, we discuss Maryon's new venture and book. "The Midlife Refuel Club"  and book "Manage your Menopause Naturally" 

Prior to our Pod, Maryon had aired on American TV discussing Menopause and promoting her book. She divides her time between her homes in Floria, New York and London. Also a  fellow Women of Wearables Member, I am looking forward to Maryon's new ventures and exciting projects. aI  I hope you can take as much information from our Pod as I did!

A Menopause Pioneer!!

You can reach Maryon;

@maryonstewartmenopause - Instagram

@maryonstewart - Twitter

@MaryonStewart - Facebook 

@midliferefuelclub -Facebook

https://maryonstewart.com/

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Let's talk underwear! Today I am joined by PeriMenoPost Partner Kelly Newton, Founder of Running award winning BP3 Underwear!! 

We discuss Kelly's journey with her brand and her plans for more dynamic underwear are in the horizon. Her story of how BP3 arrived and her passion to help women have confidence from leaks. 

The brand has gone onto not only help women who experience incontinence but also help mothers after childbirth and women during menstruation, sweat and discharge. A dynamic and sustainable brand dedicated to helping all women, with no VPL! The underwear is so comfortable and feminine, tried and tested at Perimenopost HQ.

Hear our comparisons of lockdown life with teens, working from home and washing piles! We discuss Kelly's journey with Menopause and her own personal issues of bladder leakage.

It was an absolute pleasure to have Kelly as a guest and partner with Perimenopost.com.

Onwards and upwards for BP3 !!! 

To contact Kelly and BP3 products:

@bp3underwear - Instagram

@Bp3Underwear - Twitter 

@bp3underwear - Facebook 

https://www.bp3underwear.com/

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Are you looking for some style direction?  

You are at the right place! Join me in today's podcast with the fashionable and stylish Lisa Talbot.

Style Columnist and Radio Style Expert! 

Lisa shares her tips for looking great through the transition of menopause, what to avoid and how to put together a comfortable and stylish look.

A Personal Stylist and a love for fashion Lisa is founder of The Pocket Stylist a membership group and the Online Wardrobe. You can book a personal shopping experience or window review session with Lisa. When Lisa is not helping women with fashion tips and advice you can listen to her Podcast "The Pocket Stylist - Podcast" 

If you're looking for inspiration for the summer you can check out the Pocket Stylist Free summer inspiration catalogue, we will be!!

Lisa is a born people's person and a great guest to have within perimenopost pods, looking forward to many more.

You can contact Lisa for appointments and enquiries:

@lisatalbot1 - Instagram 

@ThePocketStylistbyLisaTalbot - Facebook Group 

 https://www.lisatalbot.co.uk/

You can fInd Lisa on Clubhouse @lisatalbot 

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Season 3 PeriMenoPost Podcast is BACK!

Today we are kicking off season 3 pod for International Women's Day 2021 with Brand Ambassador Lavinia Winch of the YES Company.

The Yes Company is an award winning plant based, organic, vegan, vegetarian, hypoallergenic intimacy products for sexual wellbeing and management of vaginal dryness and atrophy.

It was a joy to record with Lavinia who is incredibly knowledgeable about the stages of menopause and how this can affect a woman's sexual wellbeing and enjoyment. Vaginal Dryness is a menopause symptom that is rarely discussed and needs more awareness of the symptoms so women are able to receive correct treatment and management.

Lavinia shares her own personal experience of menopause and symptoms as well medical and science based information for THE YES Company products.

We discuss the THE YES CO top best sellers - VM Vaginal Moisturiser and lubricants. How the products help women to overcome painful and debilitating vaginal dryness from the effects of menopause and for some after cancer treatments. Lavinia mentions her public speaking at the Breast Cancer Haven and is dedicated to helping women.

Lavinia also offers her menopause reading recommendations to gain more understanding of which she highly recommends, Dr Philipa Kaye - Author of The M Word book. My Menopausal Vagina written by author - Jane Lewis is also another great read from Lavinia.

To dispel the myths of sex toys, Lavinia also mentions in detail how using aids can help manage symptoms. We discuss the work of Samantha Evans Founder of JO DIVINE who uses skin safe materials for her products.

Use the link below to direct you to THE YES CO website. THE YES CO also offer a telephone consultation service that will help to guide you to use the right product for your needs.

OB - oil based

WB - water based

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PeriMenoPost is talking to Julie Conlan, Founder of multi award winning Secret Whispers - kegel kit. A PeriMenoPost Member and fellow #SBS Winner. 

Join us as discuss all things pelvic floor and how important it is to connect with your pelvic floor before menopause arrives.

Julie was horrified to learn that women are led to believe it is "normal" to cross their legs when they laugh or sneeze.  That urine incontinence after childbirth is almost expected is challenging the message of multi-national companies, profiting from the sale of incontinence pads, that bladder weakness is normal.

Dedicated and a passionate to dramatically reduce the current statistics of 50% of women who suffer from incontinence with providing education and support on the importance of Kegel exercises.

Secret Whispers is a women's healthcare company and has been named top 100 trail blazing small business in UK Winner and was invited to the House of Lords! 

Julie is also a keen supporter of the charity Sling the Mesh and proceeds from the sale of the Kegel kits go to the charity to help women who are experiencing pain and incontinence support.

To order your very own set of Kegels, PeriMenoPost followers can use a discount code - PERIMENOPOST12 

Use the code when ordering to receive a 12% discount code.

As we enter another lockdown, take some time for yourself and unwind.  Discover more about pelvic floor health and join in our conversation to #UndoTheMenoTaboo

If you would like to contact Julie you can reach her at the following links or via PeriMenoPost.com 

https://www.facebook.com/SecretWhispersUK/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PelvicFloorAndCoreHealthWithSecretWhispers/

https://www.instagram.com/secretwhispersuk/

[email protected]

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Today I am talking with Fiona Catchpole AKA #AskCyberGran Facebook specialist, educator, grandma and presenter.  Also known for her dancing and laughter.  Founder The Menopause Directory, a one stop nurse led service for menopause, diagnosis, HRT Treatment and support.

Fiona discusses her own journey with perimenopause and how The Menopause Directory began and how it is now growing into a expanding business. We discuss Menopause Parties, a vision from Fiona to bring Menopause into the discussions for women.  To raise awareness, offering expert advice from menopause nurses who are a part of the team at The Menopause DIrectory.  Tried and tested a Menopause party, it is a great way to meet other women and to gain information with expert advice and support.

Fiona also has a side hustle, she is Founder of  #ASkCyberGran a digital online business for the older generation to learn, understand and use technology for personal or business use.  

We discuss the conversations that need to take place for women to have regarding menopause and to not feel ashamed or embarassed.  

Fiona is determined to make The Menopause Directory a resource available to all women who are looking for support and correct treatment for menopause.

You can reach out to Fiona at https

://themenopausedirectory.com/

@menodirectory - Instagram

@TheMenopauseDirectory - Facebook

@MenoDirectory 

@AskCyberGran - Facebook

Sit back, grab your ear pods and join in the menopause conversation with us today. 

Coupon code to use to download Ebook - PMPHOUR 

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Join PeriMenoPost today as I talk to the awesome Amanda Thebe AKA the resilient bitch about her Amazon top selling book "Menopocalypse" launched 18th October 2020 #WorldMenopauseDay.  A refreshing and honest discussion about stages of menopause with helpful and supportive tips for fitness, nutrition and lifestyle from Amanda,  in her frank, fun  and direct personality.  Will be ordering our copy!! Amanda is one talented and strong woman determined to help women during midlife. 

Amanda Thebe is a force of nature for women who are experiencing menopause hell and want to start feeling healthy and fit in their 40s and beyond. With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Amanda is a highly regarded expert on women’s fitness and health. A popular guest on podcasts and online summits, she brings a refreshing humour and no-nonsense approach to subjects usually shrouded in shame. Through her frank articles, hilarious social media posts and inspirational and entertaining talks, Amanda continually inspires the loyal readers of her website, FitnChips.com.

Her exercise workouts and fitness tips have been features in Shape, Prevention, Health Line, Global News Canada, Lifehacker, Breaking Muscle, Girls Gone Strong, and Ultimate Sandbag Training. She lives in Houston, Texas.

Website: FitnChips.com

SOCIAL:

Instagram | www.instagram.com/amanda.thebe

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/fitnchips

Facebook community | www.facebook.com/groups/menopausingsohard

Twitter | https://twitter.com/fitnchips

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Amanda has a growing and thriving social media community on Instagram and Facebook, which total approximately 35k.  She is the host of her own podcast Fit n’ Chips Chats with a growing audience of 30K downloads to date.

Amanda has been on a number of podcast interviews which include;

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PeriMenoPost is talking to the wonderful Sara Witter a Counselling Psychotherapist,  MBACP.  Sara bravely discusses her journey with early menopause.  

A strong and beautiful soul who really wants to help other women going through menopause. Sara offers counselling within her role as a psychotherapist to help women to come to terms with the rollercoaster ride of emotions and symptoms during stages across menopause.

Perimenopause hit me early when I was 19, now at 32 I am postmenopausal and don’t I know it! 

There wasn’t really much information out there 12/13 years ago but I knew that talking therapies helped me immensely try and work out my inner conflict from an emotional stance. 

I now feel so privileged to sit with others in their emotions and provide that safe and accepting space for them to just ‘be’. 

I work face to face and online via platforms such as Zoom and Vsee. 

My mission is for everyone to feel heard, understood and alive to thrive. To find our own voice and uncover our unconscious feelings in order to make sense of the often “conscious chaos” we may find ourselves in. 

Having that non-judgemental environment to really explore and grow can be so empowering, sometimes even life changing. 

As a fibromyalgia sufferer myself, too, I am very interested in working with the emotional effects of pain, particularly chronic pain/fatigue and healing through psychotherapy, one soul to another.

It was such a pleasure to record with Sara and to understand her journey, helping to raise more awareness for early menopause.  Looking forward to working with Sara again in the future, keep posted Meno's.

Sit back, grab a nice warm herbal drink and relax and enjoy today's podcast.

You can contact Sara directly by email or via her instagram page, 

Instagram - @counselling_heart_and_soul

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