We Talk Menopause

Think you know the symptoms of menopause? Think again.

Beyond hot flushes and night sweats, menopause can bring a range of unexpected symptoms that many women never see coming.

From phantom smells and internal vibrations to balance issues and the sensation of bugs crawling on your skin, there are many lesser-known symptoms that can leave you wondering what's happening to your body—and whether it's menopause, stress, ageing, or something else entirely.

In this episode, I'm shining a light on some of the surprising symptoms that often go unrecognised and misunderstood. You'll learn why hormonal changes can affect the body in unexpected ways, when these symptoms are more likely to be linked to the menopause transition, and when it's sensible to seek advice from your GP, particularly if symptoms are becoming more frequent, severe, or concerning.

If you've ever found yourself thinking, "Is it me, or could this actually be menopause?" you're not alone.

Tune in to discover the menopause symptoms nobody talks about enough and gain a better understanding of what may be happening behind the scenes in your body.

Eileen x

Certified Menopause Instructor

Are you wondering why menopause feels harder today than it did for our mothers and grandmothers?

In this podcast, I explore 5 important reasons why modern women may experience more intense menopause and perimenopause symptoms. Many women are told that previous generations “just got on with it”, but the reality is that women today are living in a completely different world. Modern lifestyles place huge demands on our hormones, nervous system and overall wellbeing, especially during perimenopause and menopause.

I talk about:

✨ Why menopause was rarely talked about in previous generations

✨ The emotional and mental load women carry today

✨ How modern diets may affect hormone health

✨ The impact of hormone-disrupting chemicals

✨ How technology and constant stimulation may affect menopause symptoms

✨ Why support and open conversations matter more than ever

Have you noticed that noise feels louder, busy places feel overwhelming, or multitasking suddenly feels impossible? During perimenopause and menopause, many women experience something called nervous system overload — but it’s rarely talked about.

In this podcast, I share 5 common signs your nervous system may be overwhelmed during menopause, why hormonal changes (especially fluctuating oestrogen) can affect your stress response and sensory processing, and simple things that can help calm your system. If you’ve been feeling overstimulated, anxious in busy environments, or unusually tense, this episode will help you understand why.

Mentioned in this podcast: A.Vogel Menopause Support and Jan de Vries Relaxing Essence.

Food plays such an important role during menopause, especially as your nutritional needs go sky-high at this time. One food group that can not only boost your nutrients intake but help naturally balance your hormones are foods rich in phytoestrogens.

In this podcast, I talk about how foods rich in phytoestrogens can help, including the foods you can eat and things to be aware of to get the most out of these foods to help your menopausal symptoms.

Have your periods finally stopped, only for them to come back again? I get many women contacting me worried about this problem.

So, in the podcast, I talk about 4 reasons why your periods might come back. Even if your periods haven’t stopped yet, it will be useful for you to know about this in case you experience it at some point during your menopause.

About me:

Hi, I’m Eileen Durward and I'm a certified menopause coach (3rd Age woman peri-post menopause instructor) with a long history in complementary medicine and in helping others, especially menopausal women! I have worked in A.Vogel’s education department for over 25 years, and I share my knowledge via the company's menopause hub, advice and product support line and Live Chat, as well as across A.Vogel's social media channels, and my own social channels, see links below.

Explore to get more perimenopause and menopause tips and advice:

A.Vogel Menopause Hub https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/

Eileen Talks Menopause on Instagram @eileentalksmenopause, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EileenAVogelTalksMenopause and Tik Tok @eileentalksmenopause

The information in this podcast is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Feeling strange and don't know why?

In this podcast, I discuss 3 strange ways you can feel during perimenopause and menopause, including feeling disconnected, feeling on edge, and feeling fuzzy-headed. I explain what can cause these strange feelings and simple ways to cope with them.

Products mentioned in this podcast:

Passion flower spray - A.Vogel's Passiflora Complex Spray A.Vogel products are available from local health food shop, and selected pharmacies, as well as online, including www.avogel.co.uk

About me:

Hi, I’m Eileen Durward and I'm a certified menopause coach (3rd Age woman peri-post menopause instructor) with a long history in complementary medicine and in helping others, especially menopausal women! I have worked in A.Vogel’s education department for over 25 years, and I share my knowledge via the company's menopause hub, advice and product support line and Live Chat, as well as across A.Vogel's social media channels, and my own social channels, see links below.

Explore to get more perimenopause and menopause tips and advice:

A.Vogel Menopause Hub https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/

Eileen Talks Menopause on Instagram @eileentalksmenopause, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EileenAVogelTalksMenopause and Tik Tok @eileentalksmenopause

The information in this podcast is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, but the extent of the different types of anxiety can often come as a surprise and become overwhelming, especially if you experience several of them!

In this podcast, I talk about the types of anxiety you can experience in menopause including general anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, social anxiety, and more. Plus, I offer my advice on what you can do to help yourself deal with these.

About me: Hi, I’m Eileen Durward and I'm a certified menopause coach (3rd Age woman peri-post menopause instructor) with a long history in complementary medicine and in helping others, especially menopausal women! I have worked in A.Vogel’s education department for over 25 years, and I share my knowledge via the company's menopause hub, advice and product support line and Live Chat, as well as across A.Vogel's social media channels, and my own social channels, see links below.

Explore to get more perimenopause and menopause tips and advice:

A.Vogel Menopause Hub https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/

Eileen Talks Menopause on Instagram @eileentalksmenopause, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EileenAVogelTalksMenopause and Tik Tok @eileentalksmenopause

The information in this podcast is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Several areas of the body can experience burning sensations during menopause, which can be both uncomfortable and alarming.

In this podcast, I shed a little light on 3 common burning sensations, explaining what can cause them and what can help ease them, including burning vagina, burning tongue, and burning feet.

About me: Hi, I’m Eileen Durward and I'm a certified menopause coach (3rd Age woman peri-post menopause instructor) with a long history in complementary medicine and in helping others, especially menopausal women! I have worked in A.Vogel’s education department for over 25 years, and I share my knowledge via the company's menopause hub, advice and product support line and Live Chat, as well as across A.Vogel's social media channels, and my own social channels, see links below.

Explore to get more perimenopause and menopause tips and advice:

A.Vogel Menopause Hub https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/

Eileen Talks Menopause on Instagram @eileentalksmenopause, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EileenAVogelTalksMenopause and Tik Tok @eileentalksmenopause

The information in this podcast is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Second-guessing your decisions or imagining worse-case scenarios can become all too common in perimenopause and menopause. In this podcast, I talk about what can cause overthinking and irrational thoughts in perimenopause and menopause and what you can do to help yourself.

About me: Hi, I’m Eileen Durward and I'm a certified menopause coach (3rd Age woman peri-post menopause instructor) with a long history in complementary medicine and in helping others, especially menopausal women! I have worked in A.Vogel’s education department for over 25 years, and I share my knowledge via the company's menopause hub, advice and product support line and Live Chat, as well as across A.Vogel's social media channels, and my own social channels, see links below.

Explore to get more perimenopause and menopause tips and advice:

A.Vogel Menopause Hub https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/

Eileen Talks Menopause on Instagram @eileentalksmenopause, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EileenAVogelTalksMenopause and Tik Tok @eileentalksmenopause

The information in this podcast is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.