In a change from the advertised episode, this week I chat with Kate Muir, journalist, tv producer and author, about Davina, documentaries and her brand new book Everything You Need to Know about Menopause but were too afraid to ask – Welcome Kate!Follow Kate on Twitter @muirkate Instagram @muirkaBuy Kate's book on Amazon herehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Need-About-Menopause-afraid/dp/1398505641/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TKWZQWO6ARI&keywords=everything+you+need+to+know+about+menopause&...

This week is the turn of fellow thespian Lucy Payne. In November 2020 Lucy was diagnosed with cancer of the appendix followed by the most aggressive of treatments including the mother of all surgeries. We talk surgical menopause, follow on care and how it is to be thrown into menopause. As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare profes...

This week I have the great pleasure of talking pleasure with Sam Evans. Sam recently appeared alongside Davina McCall in the documentary Sex, Myths and Menopause and is the founder of Jo Divine, the most marvellous of companies which demystifies sexual pleasure for people of all ages and is a definite go to destination for menopausal women. You can get a 10%, with a minimum spend of 15% at jodivine.com for the next month! Use code FRIEND2022Follow Sam on Twitter @SamTalksSex and Instagram&nbs...

This week I talk to Hayley and Louise about going into Menopause as a teenager. We talk about how it was, how it felt and how things are now as well as campaigning for more awareness and becoming a mum against the odds. As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and re...

This week I talk to Lorraine Miano, a health coach based in the US. We talk anxiety, grief, supplements and VAGINA’s. I also revel in her fantastic positivity….Welcome Lorraine!You can follow Lorraine on Twitter @lorrainemiano and find out more about her coaching at https://themagicofmenopause.com/Buy a copy of her book The Magic of Menopause here!As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any m...

This week I talk to Amanda Jones, who is helping me transform the way I feel and possibly look during perimenopause. Amanda set up the extremely popular Menopause Weight Loss Tribe on Facebook 5 years ago and also runs a fat loss coaching programme which I am taking part in. We talk wellbeing, motivation, vanity and the importance of rest. You can follow Amanda on Instagram @menopausefatlosscaoch or join her Facebook group The Menopause Weight Loss Tribe. Find out more about her programm...

Welcome to Series 3 of Taking on the Change: Let’s Talk Menopause! Cannot believe how much has happened since the last series, from being shortlisted at the International Women’s Podcast Awards to hosting the Menopause Revolution at the Labour Conference, it’s been a whirlwind to say the least. Alongside all of that gorgeousness I also had the chance to talk to so many fantastic people about their experiences and expertise with Menopause so this Series I bring you another full range...

This week is the turn of Diane Danzebrink, whose experience with surgical menopause changed her life and spurred her into action, creating the Make Menopause Matter campaign and going on to become a major force for change in the current conversation.Follow Diane on Twitter at @Dianedanz and support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!http://menopausesupport.co.ukAs always, there are no medical recommendations in ...

This week I have the great pleasure of talking to Tania and Steve, a couple who, when Tania started experiencing symptoms at 47, really struggled to navigate the challenges of what felt like an unknown issue. We talk about low points, the benefits of communications and bringing together the male and female perspectives on Menopause.As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatme...

In this Episode I talk with Emily and Caroline about their experiences of Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, also known as PMDD. In this frank and emotional conversation, I learn about how complex and destructive this condition and related conditions can be. Caroline's book I Blame the Hormones can be bought on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blame-Hormones-Living-Reproductive-Depression/dp/1909771309/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ODVXYNYMZOCQ&dchild=1&keywords=i+blame+the+hormones&qid=16...