What the Fog? with Jo and Em

By Em Meads

An amusing and informative podcast on Menopause and midlife. 2 old friends Jo and Em, who are Executive Menopause Coaches discuss various aspects of this stage of life. They cover topics such as Sy

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How many episodes does What the Fog? with Jo and Em have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

What the Fog? with Jo and Em episodes:

November 18, 2025 What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 18
On Episode 18, apart from having lots of giggles, we chat about, important but not often talked about, OSTEOPOROSIS.
We give you statistics from experts, but most importantly, we talk about the things we can do to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures as we age.

For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:

Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk
Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk
Jo Instagram @whatthefog
Em Instagram @themodernmenopause
Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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31min
October 18, 2025 What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 17
Sorry for the delay but as it's World Menopause Day we thought we would publish Episode 17 of our podcast.
We are talking to Trudy Simmons , business coach, entrepreneur, speaker and author about her perimenopause journey.
Trudy runs the Daisy Chain Group which offers one-to-one coaching, monthly workshops and amazing networking and online communities to support women entrepreneurs.
She is the author of "Doubt less --- do More" available on Amazon and via her website.

For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:

Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk
Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk
Jo Instagram @whatthefog
Em Instagram @themodernmenopause
Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group
LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn
LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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47min
July 20, 2025 What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 16
We are back! After a 6 month break (which we didn't intend to be that long), we return with Episode 16. A short little re intro and catch up , we chat about Menopause in the workplace and policies in different countries and let you know about our plans for going forward.

For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:

Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk
Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk
Jo Instagram @whatthefog
Em Instagram @themodernmenopause
Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group
LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn
LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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24min
December 03, 2024 What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 15
On Episode 15 we chat about the "Manopause", staying on HRT for the rest of our lives, you are never too old to try HRT to see if it works for you and taking responsibility for our decisions that we make to enhance our "healthspan".

For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:

Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk
Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk
Jo Instagram @whatthefog
Em Instagram @themodernmenopause
Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group
LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn
LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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34min
September 29, 2024 What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 14
On our last Episode as "What the Fog? with Jo and Em" (we are rebranding), we talk about all sorts of things and have a good laugh.

From Vaginal Oestrogen, to the "Millenopause", no that's not a mistype... it's a thing apparently.

From The Australian Senate enquiry report to our 3 Golden Nuggets.

The dates Em couldn't remember for her Intensive Menopause Specialist Coach training programme are Sat 19 and Sun 20 October , but can also be found on her website

For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:

Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk
Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk
Jo Instagram @whatthefog
Em Instagram @themodernmenopause
Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group
LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn
LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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35min
August 01, 2024 What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 13
In episode 13 we talk to the lovely Sam Evans from Sam talks Sex and Jo Divine, about Menopause, Vaginal health, intimacy, lack of libido, sex toys, vaginal oestrogen and more.

Sam has kindly offered all our listeners a discount at Jo Divine.

All contact details for Sam and the Pelvic Health physio list is below.

The 10% discount code is WHATTHEFOG (£5 minimum spend on full priced products excluding P&P) valid until 31/08/24. They only ship within the UK.

Website
https://www.jodivine.com/
[email protected]
01892 888284

Instagram and Twitter is @samtalkssex
https://www.instagram.com/samtalkssex/
https://x.com/SamTalksSex

Jo Divine
https://www.instagram.com/jo.divine/
https://www.facebook.com/JoDivineShop/
https://x.com/jodivineuk

POGP :find a physio
https://thepogp.co.uk/patients/physiotherapists/

Remember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected]

For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:

Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk
Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk
Jo Instagram @whatthefog
Em Instagram @themodernmenopause
Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group
LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn
LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 16min
June 28, 2024 What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 12
This weeks podcast is Part 2 with the lovely Helen Morris, from The Aware Mind.

Helen is a Hypnotherapist, Mindfulness teacher and fellow Executive Menopause Coach.

In this 2nd part, we find out about Helen's Mindfulness teaching and how Hypnotherapy can help all of us, whether we are going through peri-menopause or not.

Em is honest about her trauma of losing her husband nearly 20 years ago and how all of us can use counselling and hypnotherapy as a healing process.

Helen has offered our podcast listeners a 10% discount for her Mindfulness course, please use the code: WTF10 at checkout.

Helen's contact details are as follows:

Helen's Course on Mindfulness can be found HERE.

Facebook
Linkedin
Website
Instagram

Links for accredited and qualified Hypnotherapists are below:

UK & International register of hypnotherapists

National register of psychotherapists and counsellors

To find training companies

Remember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected]

For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:

Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk
Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk
Jo Instagram @whatthefog
Em Instagram @themodernmenopause
Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group
LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn
LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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43min
June 09, 2024 What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 11
This week we have our usual little catch up and then hear from the lovely Helen Morris, from The Aware Mind.

Helen is a Hypnotherapist, Mindfulness teacher and fellow Executive Menopause Coach.

In this first part we find out about Helen's personal Menopause journey, having been plunged into a surgical menopause in her mid 30's.

Helen's contact details are as follows:

Helen's Course on Mindfulness can be found HERE.

Facebook
Linkedin
Website
Instagram

Remember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected]

For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:

Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk
Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk
Jo Instagram @whatthefog
Em Instagram @themodernmenopause
Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group
LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn
LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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54min
May 21, 2024 What the Fog? with Jo and Em - Episode 10
On Episode 10 - Do you have a WOV?

We have a general chit chat and find out "What's news in the news" and discuss the WOV !

Do you have a WOV and if you don't, do you know how to get one?

Links for what we spoke about:

Dr Mary Claire Haver and her chat with the Guardian is HERE.

Safe Lubricants and Sam talks Sex is HERE

Remember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected]

For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:

Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk
Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk
Jo Instagram @whatthefog
Em Instagram @themodernmenopause
Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group
LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn
LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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43min
April 25, 2024 What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 9
On Episode 9 we have a general chit chat and talk about:
absorption of transdermal HRT;
Kate Muir and her new book "Everything you wanted to know about the Contraceptive pill but were afraid to ask",
and Kate Muir's podcast with Louise Newson about the book.

We mention Dr Rangan Chaterjee's chat about stress, on the Zoe podcast.

Remember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to [email protected]

For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following:

Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk
Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk
Instagram @whatthefog
Instagram @themodernmenopause
Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn
LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FAQs about What the Fog? with Jo and Em:

How many episodes does What the Fog? with Jo and Em have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.