This week on Spill the tea with Womenkind Collective we’re diving deep into the conversations that matter and we wanted to talk about internalised misogyny and why so many women judge another woman, is this a deep patriarchal conditioning to keep women divided? Who better to help us unpack this emotive topic than the fabulous Lauren Currie OBE.

Lauren is an incredible keynote speaker, and for seven years, she served as the chairperson of Pregnant Then Screwed. She is the founder of UPFRONT, a ground-breaking organisation on a mission to transform confidence, visibility, and power for 10 million women. Thousands of women across 50+ countries have already graduated from her flagship programme, The UPFRONT Bond, proving that this is more than a movement—it’s a revolution.

Her impact has not gone unnoticed—she’s been recognised as a woman changing the world by Elle Magazine and named one of Management Today’s top businesswomen under 35. In 2017, Lauren was awarded an OBE for her services to design and diversity.

Together we explore:

1) What internalised misogyny really is- and how to recognise it

2) How judgment of women by other women is driven by social conditioning and invisible 'rules'

3) The role of media in reinforcing harmful gender stereotypes

4) How to unlearn internalised bias and rewire confidence

5) The personal moment Lauren realised she had internalised misogyny- and what changed after that

6) The story behind make-up free moments, with celebrities like Pamela Anderson, and how they still provoke judgment

and more!

Our Book Club gets under way and we discuss the first 2 chapters of our book for this series, How To Kill A Witch. A guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi, and already we are hooked!

There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea with Lauren Currie! 

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Lauren Currie OBE:

W: www.weareupfront.com

W: www.the-trick.co

Pod: Upfront Moment with Lauren Currie

I: @_laurencurrie_

I: @upfrontglobal

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Welcome to our new series of Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective! 

This week is our Book Club special and our book for series 13 is a huge part of feminine history, How To Kill A Witch. A Guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi. 

The book is a powerful, poignant and razor sharp read, that has already sparked important questions around the witch trials and the murder of countless (mostly) women. Claire and Zoe discuss why this book needed to be written and together these two amazing women are restoring forgotten voices and fighting for justice that is centuries overdue.

There is a growing interest and solidarity around the history of the witch trials, not just as something from the past, but as a symbol of sisterhood, resistance, and the ongoing fight against systems that still try to silence and control women. And this book doesn’t just tell the story—it demands that we listen.

In the first part of this interview (we had to do 2 parts because there is just so much to talk about with these fantastic women!) we talk about the Witches of Scotland tartan, a beautiful symbol of defiance woven into a traditional Scottish tartan, how these two met and what drove them to write this book. Part two will be available later in the series.

If you want to read along, we will be reading from the introduction up to chapter 3. 

There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Claire Mitchell. KC. & Zoe Venditozzi: The Witches of Scotland:

Book: How To Kill A Witch. A Guide For The Patriarchy. Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi. Published by Monoray. A Hachette UK Company. May 2025.

W: www.witchesofscotland.com

Podcast: Witches of Scotland. Available on all good podcast platforms.

Tartan: www.pricklythistlescotland.com

I: @witches.of.scotland

F: @ Witches of Scotland

TikTok: @witchesofscotland

Contact JInty & Lou email [email protected]

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Welcome to our new series of Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective!

We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter—exploring the real, raw, and often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being. Each week, we sit down with inspiring people who are breaking barriers and championing positive change. 

This week, we’re joined by the incredible Lucy Thompson, a tattoo artist on a mission to change lives through her work and advocacy.

Lucy made history as the UK’s first certified A.R.T. 3D nipple tattoo artist and is the founder of the Nipple Innovation Project. Her journey began with a deeply personal moment in 2016, after her aunt— a breast cancer survivor — was left feeling devastated by a poorly done hospital nipple tattoo.

That moment sparked Lucy’s passion to do better, to be better, and to offer dignity, confidence, and healing through art.

In this powerful episode, we explore Lucy’s story, her impact on post-mastectomy care, and the transformative power of using creativity to restore what cancer tried to take away.

 We also dive into:

• Why the current hospital-standard nipple tattoos often don’t work

• How permanent 3D nipple tattoos offer a life-changing alternative

• The emotional and physical impact of medical tattooing done right

• The mission behind the UK’s first mastectomy tattoo charity

• What breast cancer survivors aren’t being told—and why that needs to change

Whether you’re a survivor, artist, healthcare worker, or just curious—this episode is a must-listen.

So, grab your cuppa, get comfy, and join us for an inspiring and honest conversation—it's time to Spill The Tea with Lucy Thompson.

There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Nipple Innovation Project (NIP) Charity:

W: www.nipcharity.org

I: @nipcharity

F: The Nipple Innovation Project

Lucy Thompson:

I: @lucy_nipple

W: www.lucythompsontattoo.com

TEDx NHS Talk: www.tedxnhs.com/previous-events/2024-forward/our-2024-line-up/lucy-thompson/

Contact JInty & Lou email [email protected]

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nipple tattoos, 3D areola tattoo, mastectomy recovery, breast cancer tattoos, medical tattooing, areola tattoo UK, Nipple Innovation Project, Lucy Thompson tattoo

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Welcome to Series 13 of Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective!

We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter—exploring the real, raw, and often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being.

Each week, we sit down with inspiring people who are breaking barriers and championing positive change—and today’s guest is no exception, Dominique Kent is the powerhouse CEO of Bluecrest Wellness, and she is changing how we can all access affordable health screening in a setting local to you in the UK.

With a career dedicated to healthcare, well-being, and social care, Dominique is on a mission to empower people with knowledge about their own health.

From revolutionising home care for older people to leading Bluecrest Wellness, Dominique has spent years championing preventive health and making health monitoring more accessible. She’s also an advisor to businesses supporting people with trauma, mental healthcrises, and senior care, proving that her passion for health and well-being goes far beyond boardrooms and business strategies.

We discuss

1 How we can take control of our own health journeys.

2  What we can do when you can’t access the healthcare you need.

3  And why is preventive healthcare, especially for women, so important

Dom chats about everything you need to know about taking control of your health and well-being. 

We also have a discount code to share with you: HOCKINGSP10 or SHEERINP10

So, grab a cuppa and settle in—because it’s time to Spill The Tea with Dominque Kent.

We are also excited to announce our book for this series Book Collective, there’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Bluecrest Wellness

www.bluecrestwellness.com

E: [email protected]

T: 0808 168 7867

I: @bluecrestwellness

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Welcome to a brand new Podcast episode of Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective!

We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter—exploring the real, raw, and often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being.

Each week, we sit down with inspiring women who are breaking barriers and championing positive change—and today’s guest is no exception.

Meet Dinah Siman—a movement educator, menopause Pilates instructor, author, and the creator of an accredited CPD menopause awareness course for Pilates teachers. She’s also a go-to voice on social media for all things movement and menopause.

Dinah is dedicated to helping women navigate the often confusing and overwhelming transitions of menopause. From managing pain and overcoming injuries, to regaining a sense of control over your body and mind—she’s helping women reclaim their strength and rewrite the narrative.

But Dinah’s journey started like so many of ours, joint pain, sleep deprivation, brain fog and anxiety. Instead of letting it stop her, she turned her experience into purpose, developing a powerful, holistic approach to movement that empowers women to move through menopause with confidence and clarity.

In today’s episode, we’ll chat about:

• The physical and emotional shifts that come with menopause

• How our relationships evolve during this season of life

• Why Pilates is more than just exercise—it’s a tool for transformation

• How menopause, rather than a crisis, can be a catalyst for growth and power.

So, grab a cuppa and settle in—because it’s time to Spill The Tea with Dinah Siman.

There’s our new WI which stands for weekly inspiration, to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the Easter holidays with.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Dinah Siman

Book: Pilates-Based Movement For Menopause. A Guide For Teachers and Practitioners. Dinah Siman. Handspring Publishing. 2024

W: www.menopausepilates.com

I: @menoausepilates

L: @Dinah Siman

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In this week’s episode of the Womenkind Collective Podcast we have a very special Book Club episode as we Spill the Tea with the brilliant author of this season’s book club pick, The Book of Secrets, Anna Mazzola.

Anna is an award-winning writer of historical, gothic, and crime fiction, and our book club choice for this series, The Book of Secrets, is her fifth superbly written novel and is based around a story of true crime and women in 1659 Rome. She also writes gripping legal and political thrillers under the name Anna Sharpe, the first of which, Notes on a Drowning, was published in January 2025. 

Anna also works as a human rights and criminal justice solicitor acting for survivors of crime.

We are absolutely thrilled to have her with us today to dive into The Book of Secrets, Anna answers some of our (and your) burning questions. We uncover the inspiration behind The Book of Secrets, explore the real-life history that shaped it, and discuss the powerful themes of women’s resilience, oppression, and survival—themes that, heartbreakingly, still resonate today. Plus, we dig into Anna’s writing process, the true spells and remedies woven into the story, and how she brings her unforgettable female protagonists to life.

As every day is a school day we tell you what we have learned this week, there’s a new WI which we have changed to stand for (weekly inspiration) to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off into the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Anna Mazzola:

Website: www.annamazzola.com

I: @annamazzolawriter

F: Anna Mazzola

Books: Anna Mazzola.

      The Unseeing. 2016. Published - Tinder Press

      The Story keeper. 2018. Published - Tinder Press.

      The Clockwork Girl. 2022. Published - Orion.     

      The House of Whispers. 2023. Published - Orion.

      The book of Secrets. 2024. Published - Orion

       Anna Sharpe.

      Notes on a Drowning. 2025. Published - Orion

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In our Podcast, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we explore topics effecting our health and well-being with inspiring women who are raising their voice and driving positive change and our guest today is a true force for positive change in the workplace, our friend, Amantha King.

Amantha is a Menopause Coach and Workplace Menopause Consultant, fiercely advocating for better menopause support.

When it comes to menopause in the workplace, there’s nothing she doesn’t know.

She’s also an NLP coach, the creator of mPOWERu, and the host of Menopause Conversations on YouTube. A leader in her field, Amantha is dedicated to empowering both individuals and organizations.

In this episode, we explore menopause at work, the legal responsibilities of employers, and how businesses can foster a menopause-friendly environment. It’s an insightful conversation packed with valuable information, helpful resources, and friendly advice.

There’s a new WI (weekly inspiration) to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off into the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Amantha King:

W: www.amanthakingcoaching.com

I: @mymenocoach

L: Amantha King

YouTube: Amantha King Coaching: menopause Conversations

#Menopause #podcast #womenshealth

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In this podcast, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we explore topics effecting our health and well-being with inspiring women who are raising their voice and driving positive change. Our guest today is, Joanne McKinlay she is a fierce advocate for those suffering with chronic UTIs. With the shocking figure that 85% of chronic UTI cases are in women and girls there is a huge gender health gap in treatment of this debilitating condition which is estimated to cost the UK economy £400 million per year. Living with a chronic UTI has been described as, ‘a mental health crisis’ with sufferers enduring long term constant pain and unable to live a normal life.

Joanne McKinlay was 16 years old when she had her first UTI, which unknown to her would be the start of a life changing condition resulting in hospital admissions, being under the Urology department of an NHS hospital for 8 years and enduring treatments for conditions she did not have, contracting sepsis after one procedure and finally having to go to a private clinic to get the diagnosis that had been missed for most of her adult life. She is now on a regime of Hiprex and is starting to get her life back.

Joanne runs support groups, a charity and a counselling practice for chronic pain and those living with a chronic UTI, she is a regular in the media when it comes to advocating for chronic UTI’s.

It’s an open and warm chat with invaluable signposting for anyone that has suffered with a UTI or wants to know more about living with a long term undiagnosed condition. 

There’s your comments, a new WI which we have changed to stand for (weekly inspiration) to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off into the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Joanne McKinlay:

W: www.joannemckinlaycounselling.com

I: @chronic_uti_girl

L: Joanne McKinlay

Charity:  www.chronicutiglobalsupport.com

Support & Further Information For Chronic UTI:

Book (recommended by Joanne): Cystitis Unmasked. Professor James Malone-Lee. TFM Publishing 2021.

F: Support Group. Embedded/chronic UTI support group

W: cutic.co.uk

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In this podcast series, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we’ll dive into topics impacting our health and well-being, featuring extraordinary women who are raising their voices for positive change, and our guest today is not only raising her voice she is actually making the change. Anna Tylor is the chair of trustees for the Royal National Institute of Blind people (RNIB), she’s a fierce champion for equity in healthcare and an extraordinary advocate for accessibility. She’s an organisational and business expert, a trained mediator and author, blogger and fellow podcaster. 

Born with Albinism, Anna was born partially sighted and experienced sight loss, at which point she was registered as certified severely sight impaired. This classification is also described as blind, though Anna would say she does have some 'useful sight'.

She self-educated while raising a child, later working with major organisations to drive inclusivity, from the police force to banking, and even revolutionising access to audiobooks and digital libraries.

More recently, Anna was diagnosed with breast cancer, she is now, two and a half years in remission. Her diagnosis exposed shocking gaps in healthcare accessibility for blind and partially sighted people, from vital information being inaccessible through to serious risks to patient safety. Her experience has made her a passionate voice for women advocating for themselves in healthcare and pushing for a more equitable system.

Anna is knowledgeable and is a power-house for positivity and change, we loved spilling the tea with her

We discuss Google and Apple calendars wiping off not just the history of women but of men as well, we share your comments, there’s a new strutting WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

Anna Tylor:

Book: The Blind Truth. Anna Tylor. Audio Book. 2020

W: www.theblindtruth.co.uk

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WKC Spill The Tea on: Exercise For Sanity Not Vanity with Lavina Mehta MBE, Wellness Coach.

In our new podcast, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we explore topics effecting our health and well-being with inspiring women who are raising their voice and driving positive change, so who better to talk to than today’s guest, Lavina Mehta MBE, better known as ‘Feel Good with Lavina’ she is a passionate advocate for women’s health, particularly in menopause.

A Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, mother of three, and author of, The Feel Good Fix,  offering quick, fun and effective bitesize exercise, mind and lifestyle ‘snacks’ to make you feel good, both physically and mentally. Lavina champions the power of movement with her motto: ‘Exercise for Sanity, not Vanity.’ She has led the, Get UK Asians Fit! campaign, pioneered Exercise Snacking, and created inclusive workout programs for seniors, often alongside her 74-year-old mother-in-law.

Join us as Lavina shares her expert insights on how movement and lifestyle shifts can help us embrace menopause with strength and confidence.

We share another of our Bridget Jones’s moments on each other! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Lavina Mehta MBE

Book: The Feel Good Fix: Boost Energy, Improve Sleep and Move More Through Menopause and Beyond. By Lavina Mehta MBE. Published Penguin Life [2024]

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