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My name is Anna Friend, I’m 47 and last year I entered that unknown black hole, the peri menopause. Since then I have discovered that even the mere mention of the M word can evoke an internal shiver f... more
FAQs about Taking on the Change: Let's talk Menopause!:How many episodes does Taking on the Change: Let's talk Menopause! have?The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.
July 24, 2021Episode 6: KatrinaIn this Episode, I talk with Katrina, who is a sexologist body worker who spends all her time around vaginas. We talk about all manner of things from self pleasure to intimate massage AND I learn a lot of progesterone sensitivity, which, it turns out is VERY IMPORTANT KNOWLEDGE!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 ......more58minPlay
July 20, 2021Episode 5: FayeIn this Episode I talk to Faye about going through Menopause as a 9 to 5 black woman and the challenges this brings. I found this chat particularly interesting as it's the first time I've had to think about how different it is for women experiencing Menopause who need to hold down a full time job, keep their household going and if single, like Faye, keep your love life going!A brilliant and lively chat from us, enjoy!If you want to follow Faye then find her on Instagram @9to5menopauseAs alway......more1h 1minPlay
July 15, 2021Episode 4: Know Your MenopauseThis week I chat with Clare and Liz from the Know Your Menopause campaign about their own journeys with Menopause and how a conversation on Twitter led to this simple yet brilliant campaign being created.Clare is a nutrionalist who specialises in helping midlife women navigate Menopause and Liz is a journalist who has a fab blog about all the challenges and joys of being a 50 plus woman.You can get in touch with Clare at yournewlifeplan.com and follow Liz at 50Sense.netTo Download your poster......more58minPlay
July 08, 2021Episode 3: JoIn this Episode I talk to Jo Moseley, host of The Joy of SUPP podcast, menopause thriver and fully lovely human. In our chat we talk about the full journey that Jo went on during her Perimenopause which included losing her Mum. We navigate the sadness and find the joy within her inspirational story, a beautiful conversation.Jo is such a gentle and positive being and her film Brave Enough is a really fascinating study of what it means to challenge yourself. If you get the chance, check it out!......more1h 3minPlay
June 30, 2021Episode 2: AmandaIn this Episode I talk with Amanda Thebe, author of Menopocalypse, a book that started with Amanda’s own experience and allowed her to develop her kick-ass approach to a healthy and managed Menopause. I first came across Amanda on Instagram because she was incredibly sweary and used the phrase cockwomble in abundance. So here I am chatting with a woman who takes no prisoners…..If you'd like to buy Amanda's book then you can find it on Amazon!https://www.amazon.co.uk/Menopocalypse-Learned-Thri......more1h 11minPlay
June 24, 2021Episode 1: KateIn this Episode I chat with Kate Duffy, also known as Menopausal Mave, most recently spotted on the couch with Davina McCall in her documentary Sex, Myths and Menopause. Kate and I talk about, battling with symptoms whilst being a single parent and finding the strength to campaign for better menopause treatment for every woman. If you’d like to follow Kate, her social media links for Menopausal Mave and clothing brand Duffy’s Quips are belowTwitter @menopausalmave Instagram @menomavekate......more1h 6minPlay
June 24, 2021Series 2 is Here!!Welcome to Series 2! So excited to be able to bring you more fantastic chats from across the Menopause conversation. In this Series we talk with menopause campaigners Menopausal Mave, Diane Danzebrink and Clare and Lizzy from Know Your Menopause as well as author and fitness expert Amanda Thebe. We also explore working through menopause as a couple with Tania and Steve, menopause and grief with Jo and more sex talk with Katrina! This is more!!There is is a new option to support the......more3minPlay
May 26, 2021Episode 9: JonnyIn this Episode I introduce our first male guest to the Series in the shape of my husband Jonny. We talk about everything from my journey with perimenopause and periods, male attitudes and experiences, sex, breaking taboos in the workplaces and where Menopause sits in the world of menThis Episode is the last in Series 1 and I hope you have enjoyed meeting all my guests and listening to our chats. For me it’s been an absolute joy to share these conversations and hope that they are bringing som......more1h 8minPlay
May 19, 2021Episode 8: HazelThis week is the turn of the beautiful and gentle soul Hazel. Hazel has suffered with a huge amount of pain for the past 16 years and been misdiagnosed several times before finally getting information and treatment for Menopause. We talk wellbeing and the impact of not being heardAs always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Fibromyalgia and Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare p......more55minPlay
May 11, 2021Episode 7: BenThis week, I talk to the brilliantly erudite and straight talking Ben. Ben has been working for herself in the music industry for the past 20 + years and therefore when acute fatigue due to Menopause hit, she turned to private healthcare for the solution. We talk about the economics and politics of HRT plus all the faff and challenges that come with it. As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Fibromy......more47minPlay
FAQs about Taking on the Change: Let's talk Menopause!:How many episodes does Taking on the Change: Let's talk Menopause! have?The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.