Today we have not one but two amazing guests, Victoria Hardy, author of My Menopause My Journal My Rules, aka @ginge_unhinged and Cat Jewitt Menopause, nutrition, training and mindset coach, aka menopause_pt. They talk to us about oestrogen implants which they have both had to battle to get, they tried other methods of HRT but it has failed. They are both in early menopause, Victoria went into surgical menopause at 33 years old and Cat went into early menopause at the age of 36, but was told by her GO she was too young to be menopausal.We discuss the procedure, the pros and cons of implants and how oestrogen implants have quite literally saved their lives.You can watch the unedited interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA In the Book Collective we continue with our book, Twelve Moons. A Year Under A Shared Sky by Caro Giles. We read chapter 5, Mothers Moon, it’s a thought provoking chapter with the realisation that life is altering for this family and it will never be the same again. We have a Foodie Collective for you this week, Lou has actually cooked? It’s a spinach, sweet potato and lentil dhal to warm your cockles as autumn approaches. You can find the full recipe here: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spinach-sweet-potato-lentil-dhal Find out what we learned from the WI challenge. There’s an inspirational quote from Lou, it’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinicOr to send your testimonials please email us: [email protected] finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk Victoria HardyI: @ginge_unhingedW: www.gingeunhinged.comB: My Menopause. My Journal. My Rules. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CC2XRLLL?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_JWN42NGQWJ9BRZ24F3GK&language=en-GB Cat JewittI: @menopause_ptW: www.catjewitt.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message

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We are very excited to be joined today by the wonderful Dr Charlotte Patton who is a Women’s Health GP with a special interest in contraception, sexual health and menopause care.Charlotte has worked in a sexual health clinic and currently shares her time between an NHS GP practice and a private practice and Derriford Hospital Plymouth, as well as being involved with teaching at both Peninsula Medical school and the University of Exeter.This year, Charlotte has started teaching a ‘Student Selected Unit’ in medical humanities at the University of Exeter to fourth year medical students. It is entitled ‘Celebrating the female body through art’ and we find out how this came about and the significant implications it could have in helping to reduce stigma and break down barriers in the context of the female body. We also ask Charlotte about where her passion for womens health came from, her favourite female artists and she talks with us about Menopause, sex and taboo and more! In the Book Collective we continue with our book, Twelve Moons. A Year Under A Shared Sky by the phenomenal Caro Giles. We read chapter 4, Hare Moon, and it is the Mermaid’s birthday as the world is opening up again after lockdown. Jinty discusses OCD and the myths surrounding this disorder and asks you to visit: https://www.ocduk.org/ to gain a better understanding and of the obsessions and compulsions of this disorder that affects as many as 12 in every 1,000 people. Find out how the WI challenge went and there’s a new WI that you can get involved in. There’s an inspirational quote from Jinty. It’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.Dr Charlotte Patton:I: @cornwall_womens_doctorW: https://stermemedical.uk/about-us/Katy Hessel Book The story of Art without Men we discussed https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Katy-Hessel/The-Story-of-Art-without-Men--The-instant-Sunday-Times-bestseller/26872928And the Japanese Artist Charlotte talked about is Rokudenashiko - https://artistsatriskconnection.org/story/rokudenashiko Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinicOr to send your testimonials please email us: [email protected] finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk you can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message

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Our guest this week is a dear friend of the ours and the podcast, Clare Baumhauer. Clare talks to us about Vulval Lichen Sclerosus (LS) which is a chronic inflammatory condition, with incidence peaking in childhood and post-menopause.Clare was diagnosed with Vulval lichen sclerosus and stage 3 Vulval cancer at 43 but had first noticed symptoms at the age of 5 years old.She now spends most of her spare time raising awareness around Vulval Cancer and lichen sclerosus.You can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA In the Book Collective we read chapter 3 of Twelve Moons. A Year Under A Shared Sky by Caro Giles. The Lenten Moon, Caro writes about the Sarah Everard murder and how it effects women, she writes so eloquently about that time in history. We hear from 2 of our listeners that are reading along with the book club.  The Foodie is a souper soup, pea and spinach a recipe from one of our Collective, Rachael.Ingredients:1 fist sized potato. 1 medium onion. 100g frozen peas. 100g frozen spinach. Stock cube. Water. Seasoning.Method: In a soup maker:Peel and chop the potato and onion, add all the other ingredients with enough water to just cover, set to smooth.In a pan:Peel and chop the potato and onion, add the water and boil until tender; add the other ingredients; bring back to the boil; blend until smooth. It’s Sober October and Jinty delves into the world of fantastic drinking phrases, do you know where the phrase Dutch Courage comes? And Lou finds out about the Canary girls from WW2. Lou recites her WI from Jinty, a taboo poem, all about bum hair! There’s a new WI that you can get involved in, it’s an up and downer one! There’s an inspirational quote from Lou, lots of your words and comments, it’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual shenanigans. So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a coffee at  https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound. Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinicOr to send your testimonials please email us: [email protected] finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk Clare Baumhauer:F: Lichen Sclerosus & Vulval Cancer UK AwarenessT: @vulvalcancerUKI: @vulvalcancerukawareness--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message

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You won't want to miss this chat with the wonderful Emma Ellice- Flint of @emmasnutrition  a qualified nutritionist, nutritional therapist and experienced chef. Emma was one of our first guests way back in series 1.Emma is passionate about gut health and has been looking into some research on bone health in relation to gut micro biome and function, and how bone health might be affected by gut health. In this episode Emma explains the four ways that our gut micro biome affects our Bone health. We talk about leaky gut, inflammation, and our immune system. Emma explains the effects by and on Oestrogen. How we might improve both out bone and gut health and much more, it's honestly a mind blowing conversation and Emma’s passion shines through.Emma seeks to combine science, research and the deliciousness of food together to help women embrace change. Emma is passionate about women’s health and how nutrition can bring about positive changes and healing, especially in perimenopause and menopause.You can watch the full (un-edited) interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA In the Book Collective we continue with Caro Giles memoir, Twelve Moons. A Year Under A Shared Sky. We enter chapter 2 and Caro gently introduces us to parts of her life, her girls and her parents. It’s a reflective and thought provoking chapter. In the Foodie one of our Collective has a tasty and nutritious soup for us to try.Find out how Lou got on with her WI. There’s an inspirational quote from Jinty, it’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual shenanigans. So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound. Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinicOr to send your testimonials please email us: [email protected] finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk Emma Elice Flint:W: https://emmasnutrition.com/I: @emmas_nutritionF: @Emma’s Nutrition--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message

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Our guest today Holly McComish, an author, poet, producer and women’s health ambassador from East London.At the age of 25 Holly suffered a Stroke due to the combined contraceptive pill and became determined to publish a poetry book that could raise awareness around women’s health issues.And in January this year her debut book,  ‘If Tits Could Talk’ was published.Hollys book is a fun and relatable poetry collection that also holds important health messages. The book uses wit, rhyme and vibrant illustrations to discuss smear tests, contraception, STI’s, Menopause and the need to be breast aware and more. It’s the perfect read for any woman.Holly’s work was discovered and platformed by world renowned poet Rupi Kaur and has been praised by the likes of Davina McCall and Dame Kelly Holmes, as well as numerous women’s health charities such as CoppaFeel and The Pink Ribbon Foundation. If Tits Could Talk is now currently stocked in over 50 independent bookshops across the UK and here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tits-Could-Talk-Holly-McComish/dp/1399943693In the Book Collective we read chapter 1 of Twelve Moons. A Year Under A Shared Sky by Caro Giles. The first chapter is Wolf Moon, a time of deep self-reflection which Caro does beautifully in this chapter, her life now in January 2021 as a single mum with four girls in Northumberland and an insight into her life as an 18 year old partying in Guildford. The Foodie launches with a tasty gazpacho from Jinty, this chilled tomato and vegetable cold soup is brimming with goodness. You can find the recipe on the link: https://cookieandkate.com/ultimate-gazpacho-recipe/ Our WI, playing the card game Patience, can you shuffle and play? There’s a new WI that you can get involved in, there’s an inspirational quote from Lou, it’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual shenanigans. So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound. Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinicOr to send your testimonials please email us: [email protected] finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk Holly McComish: Book. If Tits Could Talk. A collection of poetry.I: @holly_mccomishYou can watch the full interview on our Womenkind Collective YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message

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Welcome back to series 8 and the 100th episode of the Womenkind Collective Podcast.We are kickstarting this series off with a topic that is rarely known or discussed, Astrology and Menopause, can your Menopause be mapped out in the stars? Can your horoscope give you clues to how your menopause is or will be? Jenny tells us that we can indeed link menopause and astrology.Jenny has trained in ancient astrology, and is able to unlock the secrets hidden within your birth chart to give you any answers you may seek about who you are and what you're likely to experience in this lifetime. We look at the relationship between the stars and menopause.We learn that Saturn brings the challenges that teach us more about ourselves, and why you shouldn’t make big decisions when Mercury is in retrograde.We also learn how the moon’s cycle’s affect us and how we can use this as a tool for a life of contentment and acceptance of dark and light.Jenny has a discounted birth chart reading, at the moment running until the 9th of October usually the cost is £115 for an hours reading but it’s currently £69, you can message Jenny directly for this offer, details are at the bottom of the show notes. You can watch Jenny’s full interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA In this episode we also discuss breakthrough bleeding in post menopause, talking of blood we find out the most and least absorbent period products on the market.  We announce a new Foodie and ask for your recipes, in the Book Collective we launch our book for this series, Twelve Moons. A Year Under A Shared Sky by Caro Giles and published by Harper Collins. We will read the first chapter for next week. Join us please. How did you get on with our WI, Pocket Lists over the summer? There’s a new WI that you can get involved in, there’s an inspirational quote from Jinty, it’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual shenanigans. So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound. Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinicOr to send your testimonials please email us: [email protected] finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk Jenny Harkman:W: https://www.conversationswiththegods.com/I: @conversations_with_the_gods--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message

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It’s our Podcast series 7 finalé and our guest this week is a friend of ours Dr Rebecca Walker, she is an experienced GP with expertise in Menopause care, Migraine and Headache medicine, we talk all things migraine and Dr Becky de-bunks myths surrounding migraines.Find out how a migraine is diagnosed, and could your dizzy spells be vestibular migraine? Dr Becky tells us about the newest migraine medication and how migraines can develop or worsen in peri menopause. We ask if different HRT preparations affect different types of migraine. And do you think a migraine is always a headache? The answer may surprise you.Dr Walker works as an NHS GP in Devon and is part of a team of specialist GPs at the Exeter Headache Clinic, a National Health service for people with complex headache conditions. Becky is also a senior clinician with the National Migraine Centre, a specialist charity supporting people with migraine. As if that’s not enough she is part of the team at Myla Health who provide individualised private menopause support.Dr Walker enjoys sharing her learning and teaches on Headache Medicine and Menopause to GPs, and to students at Exeter Medical School. She has also written articles on menopause and migraine.We’ve been fortunate enough to meet with Becky several times in the past few months since she moved to Devon, and what a pleasure it has been so we asked her to join us on the podcast to talk about migraines and hormones, particularly in menopause. You can watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA Have you heard of the Malaya Lola’s? These were a group of teens and children snatched from their homes and imprisoned and raped during WW2. These girls were called ‘comfort women’ and were abused by Japanese soldiers in the Japanese Imperial Army. Jinty uncovers the Filipino women’s story. Foodie - as we conclude our theme for this month we have a traditional shortbread recipe from Sainsbury’s. Click the link for the full recipe: https://www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/recipes/baking/classic-shortbreadFind out how Lou got it so very wrong! Book Collective we announce our book for series 8 and it’s from the wonderful Caro Giles: Twelve Moons. A Year Under A Shared Sky published by Harper Collins. There’s a new WI that you can get involved in, there’s an inspirational quote from Jinty and have you ever experienced an eargasms? It’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual shenanigans. So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast Dr Rebecca Walker:I: dr_rebeccawalkerW: https://www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message

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Our guest this week is the one and only Karen Arthur. Karen hosts the podcast Menopause Whilst Black, a platform committed to diversifying Menopause and sharing the stories of Black menopausal women in the UK. She now graces the cover of magazines, and speaks knowledgeably and passionately on a range of topics including, fashion, creativity, menopause and mental wellbeing. She is changing the Menopause narrative.Karen says she is “a Black woman who refuses to become invisible in post menopause” she is passionate about taking up space via vibrant fashion and public art. This unapologetic visibility helps other women, particularly those who look like Karen, to find their own voice.Karen taught dance then textiles for 28 years but had to leave it behind when her Menopause came- and along with it - anxiety and depression. From a teacher to a designer Karen was able to move into Fashion, working exclusively with women to create beautiful bespoke clothing that made them feel good and stand tall. She is also a Mother and a Grandmother.And, as if all that is not enough, In May this year Karen hosted -The Joy Retreat in Barbados, the world’s FIRST retreat created for Black people in any stage of menopause (website link below). We absolutely loved our chat with Karen, we talk about all the above plus we ask Karen how the Menopause landscape has changed since she began her podcast, and much more, you can catch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA?app=desktop In the Book Collective we conclude Femina by Janina Ramirez. We read the final chapter Exceptional and Outcast and it’s all about diversity and trans gender in the fourteenth century. It’s an exceptional end to a magnificent book There’s a Foodie as it’s national Picnic month, Jinty has cooked up a delicious fruity apple flapjack. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/apple-flapjacksIngredients:Click the link to take you to the recipe. There’s a poetic WI that you can get involved in, there’s an inspirational quote from Lou and Jinty delves into belly buttons, and belly button fluff, do you know the mythological Gods and Goddesses for the days of the week? It’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual shenanigans. So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastOur campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinicOr to send your testimonials please email us: [email protected] finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk Karen Arthur:W. https://www.thekarenarthur.comI: @thekarenarthurI: @menopausewhilstblack--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message

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Our guest this week has so much wisdom to impart and we absolutely loved our chat Devon based Postpartum Physio, Victoria Caulfield. In February this year the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG)  published a policy statement identifying key opportunities to tackle pelvic floor dysfunction through improved education and access to information. They say pelvic health support should be tailored to the individual, and be provided from a young age and throughout women’s lives.The RCOG are calling for action to reduce the number of women living with poor pelvic floor health, revealing new data that over 60% of UK women have at least one symptom of poor pelvic floor health, worryingly, one in four women have never done pelvic floor exercises that can prevent and improve symptoms.Victoria’s passion is educating women about good pelvic health through current research and working with people who may be experiencing symptoms. This can be anything from painful sex to urinary incontinence, prolapse, perimenopause symptoms and postnatal rehabilitation.Her current caseload of women she's supporting ranges from 19 years old to 75, and tells us that  ‘good pelvic health is for life and for everybody!’This episode includes everything you need to know about prolapse and pelvic floor health, we discuss Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Victoria explains the different types, the symptoms and sensations along side the non invasive treatments and exercises. Plus she tells us why she doesn’t like the word ‘prolapse’. Pessaries, local oestrogen and the squatty potty are all in here! Victoria tells us about hypertonic pelvic floors, and how a blueberry can help support our pelvic health, and much much more!If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast please consider buying us a Ko-Fi. This helps us ensure we bring you quality of content and sound.https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastYou can watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA In our Book Collective we continue reading Femina by Janina Ramirez. This week we catch up on chapters, 7 Kings and Diplomats and 8 Entrepreneurs and Influencers. We meet a female King; Jadwiga of Poland and we meet Margery Kempe an extraordinary medieval woman from Kings Lynn. There’s a fantastic quote from Jinty and we find out what a penis push-up is and why it can play a role in getting a better sex life. We look at why village halls are closing thanks to the jobsworths in government.It’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual shenanigans. So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinicOr to send your testimonials please email us: [email protected] finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk  Victoria Postpartum Physio:Instagram: @victoria_postpartum_physioWebsite: www.thepostpartumphysio.co.uk--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message

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Our guests this week are Jan Scott and Diana Phillips who host the Windrose World retreats, They are on a mission to debunk the myths and stigmas that surround menopause.We had such a fun chat with these two fabulous women! They share a lifetime of friendship and are now creating space for menopausal women around the world.After 30+ years of film production in Hollywood with 20 of those teaching yoga, Jan Scott has learnt how to let the pendulum swing between chaos and Zen.At 30, Jan was producing films in Hollywood and living on the beach in Malibu.She spent a month in Kenya with the Maasai tribes which triggered an obsession with saying ‘yes’ to the “unknown adventure”.Diana Phillips grew up wanting to join the circus. When she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Kentucky she did just that and devoted her career to the 3-ring big top of advertising. As a creative director she made campaigns at basecamp in the Himalayas, visited Milan and Hamburg and the deserts of Morocco.Practicing Yoga converted a life of chaos and excess to one of balance.Yoga became even more of a support when Diana’s menopause hit. Diana had every symptom, every day for about 8 years.Their combined love of yoga and a commitment to empower women through menopause has driven these two meno warriors to run beautiful retreats around the world.Jan & Diana tell us about the Menopause conversation Stateside and how they plan a US ‘tour’ of retreats for 2024 with Naomi Watts I am Stripes. They tell us about their own Menopause Journeys and we learn about the difficulties of hot flushes and menopause symptoms in the corporate world.They have some great tips for us for running our own ‘More than a Menopause Seaside Retreat too’Lots of laughs and conversation that will resonate with most menopausers.You can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA Book Collective we continue with Femina by Janina Ramirez this week we read chapter 6, Spies and Outlaws where we meet the Cathar women, with their holistic approach to life and their interpretation of the bible, the Catholic church at the time hunted them down as heretics. In the Foodie Collective Jinty has once again been baking biscuits in the kitchen and this week she has made Mary Berry’s Fork biscuits with 3 ingredients. https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/fork-biscuits/ There’s a fantastic quote from Lou and we find out why the shingles vaccine really is a game changer for women when it comes to Alzheimer’s (https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.05.23.23290253v1 ). We discuss clothes poverty and the unbelievable amount of clothes that go to landfill. We have a special musical treat when Jinty gets out her recorder! It’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual shenanigans. So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast please consider buying us a Ko-Fi. This helps us ensure we bring you quality of content and sound.https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastOur campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinicOr to send your testimonials please email us: [email protected] finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk Jan Scott & Diana Phillips Windrose Retreats:W: https://windroseworld.com/E: [email protected]: @the_windrose_world--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message

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