This week I chat to two women who I met on Twitter, both of whom have experienced menopause due to surgical or chemical intervention. We discuss how this type of menopause affected them as well as the differences between this and 'natural' menopause. If you are currently going through surgical or chemical menopause you might like to connect to Helen or Vicky. All their social media contacts are below. Helen has also recently published a book Not Your Typical Menopause which can be purchased o...

In this Episode I talk with Jackie, who is also my lovely Mum! Not gonna lie, this is just a wonderful opportunity to talk to a woman who I love and hear her take on this experience that we share. I really loved our gentle conversation and the post menopausal positivity that she radiates – I hope you enjoy it! As 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 treatme...

This week I chat with Tabitha, whose history of depression and anxiety brought new challenges and frustrations during perimenopause. We talk about keeping yourself sane and the lack of joined up thinking when it comes to mental health and menopause. Tabitha is a chef who runs her own catering business, Bird Food, based in West Sussex. She has 3 children, 2 dogs and 1 cat! As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to...

This week I chat with Leah about her experience. We have a wonderfully frank and open discussion about...well, sex during menopause. We also talk about attitudes towards women and a whole load of other fabulous gems.Leah is a physiotherapist and is talking about her own personal experiences and makes no reference to clients in our conversation.To learn more about Leah's work please visit https://www.leahthephysio.co.uk/As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, jus...

This week I speak to Karen, fellow actor and loudmouth! Karen's journey with Menopause began at 38 and we talk HRT, cancer scares, brain fog and under-active thyroids. We also say the word VAGINA. ALOT.As 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 professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resource...

In this first episode, I chat with Rachel Fleming, advocate of self-care and a 360 approach to the menopause. We talk journals, circles, resting as well as having a darn good rant about some of the great injustices involved with being a perimenopausal (me) or menopausal (Rachel) women. Rachel is a yoga practitioner and healer. You can learn more about her work at www.yogaforhersoul.co.uk or follow her on Instagram @prayresthealThis episode features strong language and opinions.As always, ther...

What to expect from this brand new podcast! Over the next few weeks Anna Friend chats with 9 women and 1 man about their experiences and views of the Menopause. Each episode looks at a different perspective or angle and throughout there will be lots of ideas, tips and inspiration for thriving and surviving menopause and perimenopause.At times the conversations are very frank and open, dealing with topics such as mental health, sex, shame and vaginal wellness. There's also lots of laughs and h...