Best Libby and Jackie Podcasts (2025)

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Summer Update and a Little Something for You 6:56

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Season 6 is a wrap, and I wanted to say a big thank you for all your support, and share a quick summer update! In this mini bonus episode, I’m reflecting on how far the podcast has come, sharing some exciting news about my new book The Happy Menopause Guide to Energy, and letting you know how to enter a prize draw for a 1:1 menopause nutrition cons…

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Sew Your Way Through the Menopause with Jenni Smith & Kay Walsh, Sewing Experts & Authors. S6. Ep 17. 39:14

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What do you do to relax? It’s a question I ask all the time in my nutrition clinic, because making time to decompress from the daily stresses and strains can have a profound effect on how you experience the menopause. And yet, you’d be surprised how often it’s met with a slightly awkward pause, as someone tries to remember the last time they consci…

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The Walking Cure with Annabel Streets, Researcher & Author. S6, Ep 16 39:39

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In this episode, I explore one of the simplest, most overlooked tools for boosting our health – walking. We spend a fortune on gym memberships, personal trainers, and high-tech fitness gadgets – yet sometimes forget that our bodies are already brilliantly equipped for one of the best forms of exercise out there. My guest is researcher and author An…

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Managing Hot Flushes & Night Sweats with Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist & Author. S6. Ep 15 27:16

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Hot flushes have been the butt of not very funny jokes for years, but it’s no fun when it’s happening to you. A hot flush can cause huge distress, especially if it catches you in a professional or social situation, where you might already be feeling a bit vulnerable. In this episode, I’ll be diving deep into the science and solutions behind hot flu…

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Histamine Intolerance & the Menopause, with Dr Tina Peers. S6. Ep 14. 37:13

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Do you experience a range of unexplained symptoms - eczema, skin rashes, fatigue, headaches, IBS, joint pain, poor sleep, or random allergic reactions with no clear trigger? If HRT isn’t helping - or even making things worse - or if your blood tests keep coming back normal but you still feel awful, histamine intolerance could be the missing piece o…

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The Courage to Change: A Midlife Vineyard Dream with Sally Evans, Winery Owner & Author. S6. Ep. 13. 38:52

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Do you have a dream? I bet you do - most of us do! But do you dare to make it happen? It’s easy to feel stuck at this stage of life and wonder, Is this it? The truth is, it’s never too late to make a change, whether big or small. My latest podcast guest, Sally Evans, is living proof of that. An award-winning wine producer with a small vineyard near…

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The Power of Strength – Staying Physically Strong in Menopause & Beyond with Women’s Health Physiotherapist, Christien Bird. S6. Ep 12. 38:09

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In this episode, we’re talking about strength - not weight, not size, but pure, functional strength. Because let’s be honest, we can spend way too much time worrying about one and not nearly enough about the other! Strength is vital at any age, but as we hit midlife and beyond, it becomes essential. It boosts confidence, protects our bones, and kee…

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Metabolism & Menopause – How to Achieve Sustainable Weight Loss with Petronella Ravenshear, Nutritionist & Author. S6. Ep11 39:20

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Weight loss can feel like an uphill battle for us midlife women. What worked before no longer seems effective, and that’s often due to a slowing metabolism. Years of yoyo dieting may have played a role, but this shift is also a natural part of this life stage. If your body is stuck in fat-storage mode, no amount of eating less will bring the result…

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Christmas Nutrition Tips : Your Guide to a Balanced Festive Season with Jackie Lynch, Nutritionist & Author. S6. Ep 10. 17:36

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Feeling a little apprehensive about the festive season? It’s not just one day, is it? The celebrations seem to start in early December and go on... and on. Your calendar fills up fast – often with events you’re not even excited about! And let’s face it, most of these involve endless food and drink, which can take a toll on your waistline, sleep, an…

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Pause, Stretch, Breathe: 2-Minute Yoga Tips for a Calmer Christmas with Libby Stevenson, Menopause Yoga Specialist. S6. Ep. 9. 33:04

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The build-up to Christmas can be hectic and stressful, and the thought of carving out a full hour for a yoga class (or any workout) when there’s so much to do can just add to the pressure. This is the 2nd in my 3-part series to help you cope with the challenges of the festive season. I’m releasing them on Thursdays through December or you can liste…

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The Overworked Woman's Guide to a Stress-Free Christmas with Jess Baker, Chartered Psychologist. S6. Ep. 8. 36:58

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Christmas can be a lot of fun and create some wonderful memories. But let’s face it, all that festive joy doesn’t happen by accident. Behind the scenes, pulling all the strings and juggling all the plates, there’s usually a woman making the magic happen. We really do take on a lot at this time of year. So, if you’re already feeling overwhelmed by a…

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12: Live interviews from our Annual Palliative Care Conference 1:15:20

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🎤The new Strathcarron Stories Podcast is out now🎤 Education is a founding principal of the Hospice Movement and Strathcarron Hospice’s Annual Conference draws experts from around the world to speak and learn about the latest developments and learnings in palliative care in end of life care. Our team at Strathcarron is passionate about learning and …

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11: Our Fundraisers with Jackie, Kevin and Linda 1:05:05

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Strathcarron, like all other local Hospices, is funded by the communities it serves. We are incredibly grateful to our generous supporters, without their donations, we just could not carry on. It is the local people like Kevin and Linda that we are speaking to today who fund their local Hospice by undertaking on remarkable challenges to raise money…

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Alcohol & the Menopause: Drink Less, Live Better! With Sarah Williamson, Coach & Author. S6. Ep 7 38:07

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For many of us, alcohol is woven into our lives, whether it’s a glass of wine at dinner or a night out with friends. It provides the backdrop to most big occasions, both happy and sad. But how does it affect us during menopause, when our bodies are changing in so many ways? And how does it influence our hormones and our health? The festive season i…

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10: In conversation with Sarah and Libby for To Absent Friends Week 1:42:31

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The first week in November marks To Absent Friends, an annual festival of remembrance and story-telling created to give people a focal point in the year to gather together, tell stories, celebrate and reminisce about people they love who have died. In this Strathcarron Stories Podcast episode, we are joined in conversation by the wonderful Sarah an…

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09: Margaret-Anne explains Lymphoedema and support 41:18

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In this episode, we have such an interesting conversation with Margaret-Anne Garner, one of the lymphoedema specialists Lymphoedema Team. Margaret-Anne gives us insight into her own career path and how she got into supporting people with Lymphoedema and Lipoedema, as well as explaining more about how to identify these conditions and support local p…

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My Top 10 Menopause-Friendly Foods with Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist & Author. S6. Ep 6. 22:37

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This is a special episode which shines a spotlight on nutrition to celebrate World Menopause Day, It’s actually a re-release of one of my most popular episodes, which I thought you might like to discover or rediscover, because it’s packed with useful information and foodie tips. I thought it was important to focus on foods to balance out my other s…

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HRT: Addressing 12 Key Questions & Myths with Kathy Abernethy, BMS Menopause Specialist. S6. Ep 5. 35:39

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HRT (or MHT) isn’t natural territory for The Happy Menopause podcast, but as it’s the theme for this year’s World Menopause Day, I thought it would be remiss of me not to cover it. HRT has become a pretty contentious issue in recent years, with a lot of people being very entrenched in the strongly for or strongly against position. And amongst all t…

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08: Hospice Care Week and our Charity Shops 1:00:44

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For one week in October, Hospice Care Week shines a spotlight on hospices, and the amazing staff. We know YOU, our local community do incredible things to support Strathcarron – from donating to our shops, to running marathons. But hospices need more support from governments to be able to play their full part in meeting the challenges we face in th…

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Aromatherapy to Support Menopause Symptoms with Amy Anthony, Certified Aromatherapist – S6 Ep. 4. 36:51

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Aromatherapy is much more complex than just lighting a scented candle. The essential oils of flowers, plants, wood, nuts or seeds can have a powerful effect on the body. In this episode, we explore how aromatherapy might support us in midlife, menopause and beyond. My guest is Amy Anthony, a certified aromatherapist and aromatherapy educator who’s …

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07: Mandy and the Live Your Life Team 49:31

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In this episode, we have a lovely chat with Mandy Malcolmson, the lead nurse of our Live Your Life team. Mandy shares the incredible journey of transforming palliative care through the Live Your Life Hospice service. Mandy recounts her experiences from managing 'daycare' services to adapting to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. She dis…

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06: Living with a Cancer diagnosis: Laura's story (Part 2) 30:04

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Welcome back to part two of our inspiring conversation with Laura. In this episode, Laura delves deeper into her own Secondary Breast Cancer diagnosis and shares her personal journey with our Live Your Life team. She opens up about the misconceptions around palliative care and how it has positively impacted her life. Laura also discusses her plans …

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05: Susan Bateman on the Hospice ward 37:23

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Join us for an as we sit down with Susan Bateman, the dedicated ward manager of our inpatient unit. Discover the intricacies of running a Hospice ward, the passion behind the care, and the personal journey that led Susan to this vital role. We delve into the misconceptions about hospice care, emphasizing that it's not just about the final moments b…

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NEWS! Introducing The Happy Menopause Club 4:01

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Tune into this short message for some VERY exciting news. I’m going to introduce you to The Happy Menopause Club, which is where all the cool midlife women hang out! There’s loads of great content on there for you that I’ve prepared especially for you and I tell you all about it in this short clip. If you can’t wait to find out about it, visit theh…

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Healing Herbs for the Menopause with Hannah Charman, Medical Herbalist – S6. Ep 3. 37:51

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Medicinal herbs have been used for centuries to support our health and wellbeing. In fact, some Chinese and Egyptian texts about the use of herbs date back to 3000BC. In this episode I explore the role of herbs in menopause, and how to introduce them into our self-care programme to manage those pesky symptoms. My expert guest is medical herbalist, …

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Moods & Menopause: Managing PMDD in Perimenopause with Dr Lynsay Matthews, Lecturer and PMDD Researcher – S6. Ep 2. 37:14

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Premenstrual disorders can make life incredibly miserable. Any woman who’s struggled with PMS will know that, and I covered that specific issue in the closing episode to Season 5. This episode is a follow-on from that, as I drill down into PMDD – premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Although it occurs in the 2nd half of the cycle, this isn’t just a sev…

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Efficient Fitness for Busy Women with Cara Metz, Midlife Fitness Expert – S6. Ep 1. 40:08

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September is a good time for new beginnings, so if you’re thinking about how to build up your strength and fitness if you’ve let things slide a bit this summer, this is the episode for you. In this episode I chat to the brilliant Cara Metz. She’s an absolute testament to the transformative power of healthy living. A dancer from a very early age, sh…

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04: Denise Charity on Hospice at Home 53:34

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Strathcarron’s Hospice at Home service celebrates double figures and is turning ten years old. Today, we chat to Denise Charity, the Lead Nurse for the service for the local Hospice charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care in the community. Denise shares her own personal story of why she chose to work in palliative care and prov…

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03. Living with grief and a cancer diagnosis: Laura's Story (Part 1) 44:41

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Today's Strathcarron Story is from the wonderful Laura. Laura's sister died in Stratharron and now she is living with stage 4 incurable breast cancer. Her brother is also diagnosed with cancer too. Her story is heartbreaking and inspiring in equal measure. She is a beacon of positivity and light and we hope you enjoy the first part of her story. La…

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02. Our last conversation with CEO of Strathcarron before she retires: Irene McKie 55:29

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The chief executive of Strathcarron Hospice is to retire this summer after 18 years at the helm. Under her leadership, Irene McKie has helped the hospice significantly develop our services and income with a 74 per cent increase in patient referrals. In this episode, you'll hear an insight into her leadership, key moments over her time as CEO and mo…

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01. Strathcarron Stories Intro 21:25

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By sharing people stories, we help to raise awareness of Strathcarron Hospice's services and impact, as well as to reduce the fear of Hospices and encourage more conversations about death and dying. The new Strathcarron Podcast, hosted by Ailsa (Communications Manager) and Ross (from IT) will see them out and about, speaking to our own staff, as we…

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PMS and the Perimenopause, with Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist & Author. S5. Ep 16. 23:11

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You know when it’s coming don’t you? That time of the month, when people start to tiptoe around you and discretion is definitely the better part of valour amongst your loved ones. Woe betide the fool that dares to suggest you’re a little hormonal – especially if it’s a man! Yep, I’m talking about PMS, premenstrual syndrome, which is the focus of th…

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Beating Brain Fog with Dr Sabina Brenna, Neuroscientist & Psychologist - Best Bits #6 16:10

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Do you ever wonder what you came upstairs for, forget where you’ve parked the car or find yourself grappling for the right word that just won’t come? These are all common concerns for women in midlife because brain fog is one of the classic symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. In my latest Best Bit to celebrate half a million downloads for The …

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Sleepless: How to Cope with Insomnia, with Annabel Abbs, Author & Researcher. S5. Ep 15 39:27

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Chronic insomnia can be very stressful – not only are you feeling tired and worried about how you’ll cope the next day, but you’re probably also worrying about all those stories you’ve heard about the potential long-term health impact of not sleeping. And that means that you’re even less likely to get to sleep! Women are generally much more prone t…

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Dealing With Vaginal Dryness, with Kathy Abernethy, Menopause Specialist - Best Bits #5 15:23

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Welcome to my latest Best Bit, part of my series to celebrate half a million downloads for The Happy Menopause podcast, and the chance for you to catch up on some of the brilliant episodes you may have missed. This edition focuses on vaginal dryness, which is rather the Cinderella of the menopause. In recent years, we’ve become more confident about…

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Travel, Adventure & the Midlife Woman, with Alice Morrison, Adventurer, Author & Broadcaster. S5. Ep. 14 35:20

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Are you ready for an adventure? Midlife is a time when we can get itchy feet and want to explore new horizons, but sometimes niggling doubts and a lack of confidence can get in the way of that. So in this episode, I’m chatting to adventurer Alice Morrison, who’s just the woman we need to give us the encouragement to take that first big step. Alice …

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How to Manage Anxiety & Enhance Emotional Wellbeing with Rachel Weiss, Accredited Counsellor & Coach - Best Bits #4 20:06

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Welcome to my latest Best Bit, part of my series to celebrate half a million downloads for The Happy Menopause podcast and the chance for you to catch up on some of the brilliant episodes you may have missed. This edition focuses on anxiety, which is one of the most underestimated and unexpected symptoms of the menopause, and yet it’s so common. So…

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Emotional Eating, Body Image & the Menopause, with Dr. Romi Ran, Clinical Psychologist & Author. S5. Ep.13 35:02

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Our relationship with food can be complex and it’s very often determined by a whole host of different experiences. Some of us might describe ourselves as emotional eaters and find that this can get in the way of a healthy lifestyle, affecting our weight and our body image. The whole arena can be a bit of a minefield. In fact, it’s a specialist fiel…

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How to Have Great Hair with Dr Sharon Wong, Consultant Dermatologist & Hair Specialist - Best Bits #3 17:50

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Welcome to my latest Best Bit, part of my series to celebrate half a million downloads for The Happy Menopause podcast and to give you the chance to catch up on some of the brilliant episodes you may have missed. We’re looking back at the launch episode for Season 2 for this edition and we’re talking hair! My guest is consultant dermatologist and h…

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Pilates at Your Desk: How to Move More in Menopause, with Kerrie-Anne Bradley, Pilates Teacher & Author. S5. Ep. 12. 37:13

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Are you a sloucher? Do you spend too much time pinned to your desk? Have you started to get a few niggles in your lower back, neck or shoulders? If it’s yes to all of the above, this episode is the one for you, because it’s all about posture, movement and alignment and it’s packed with practical advice to help with all those lurking issues you may …

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How to Improve Your Sleep with Professor Russell Foster, Circadian Neuroscientist - Best Bits #2 15:30

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Welcome to another of my Best Bits to celebrate the amazing milestone of 500,000 downloads for The Happy Menopause podcast. This time, I’m diving right back into the archive to Season 1 for this one, because my chat about sleep with Professor Russell Foster was absolutely fascinating, and even in this pared-down version, there is a wealth of excell…

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How to Build Strength in Your Bones & Muscles in Mid- and Later Life with Dr Catherine Walter - Best Bits #1 13:45

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This is the first of a series of Best Bits to celebrate the amazing milestone of 500,000 downloads. Huge thanks to all of you for making this possible by listening! Looking back over the past 5 seasons, there are so many great moments of advice, insight and inspiration from my brilliant guests that it’s hard to choose, but I’ve decided to start wit…

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sex & the Menopause with Samantha Evans, Sexual Health & Pleasure Expert - S5. Ep 11. 37:38

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In this episode, we talk about vaginas, vulvas, sex and sex toys, because we can! As young people we all tend to assume that older people don’t have sex, but we midlife women know better, don’t we? It may be more complicated for us, for a variety of reasons, but women in mid and later life are still sexual beings and we have every right to enjoy ou…

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Simple Steps to Create a Beautiful Midlife with Tania Dalton, Midlife Women’s Health Coach - S5. Ep 10. 37:37

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It’s that time of year when a fresh start seems very appealing so you’ve probably already started thinking about changes you might want to make to your life. I’m not a big fan of the radical detox, because it’s not sustainable and your body won’t really enjoy it or benefit from it in the longterm. On the other hand, simple and consistent changes ca…

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Christmas Nutrition Quiz & Festive Foodie Tips - S5. Ep9. 19:30

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas isn’t it? Of course, that’s not always a good thing if you’re the one organising it and feeling a bit overwhelmed at this point. But even if you absolutely love Christmas (and I have to confess that I do!), there can be a slight sense of dread about the impact it can have on your health and wellbeing, and…

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Blood Sugar Balance & the Menopause with Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist & Author - S5. Ep. 8. 20:55

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Blood sugar balance seems to be very much in vogue at the moment, so I’ve decided to dedicate this episode to talking through it, because I think there’s quite a lot of confusion around it. As a nutritionist, I really believe it’s one of the key pillars to managing menopause symptoms and Nutrition 101 if you want to apply a dietary approach to your…

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Invisibility and the Menopause – How to Get Yourself Seen & Heard with Dr Vanessa Collingridge, Broadcaster, Writer & Impact Coach - S5. Ep. 7. 37:50

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Do you ever feel invisible? Perhaps you struggle to get your voice heard. If so, you’re not alone, because this is something that most women have experienced at some point, especially as we move into midlife and menopause. But it’s not something we should put up with, because it’s not right and because, let’s face it, middle aged men don’t experien…

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A Bloody History of Menopause with Dr Helen Foster, Oral Historian - S5. Ep. 6. 37:04

2y ago37:04

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On World Menopause day it seems very fitting to look at the menopause from a historical angle and link it to women’s experience today. It hasn’t been an easy ride for middle-aged women over the centuries. We’ve proven to be quite a mystery to the medical community, which has led to some unusual, hilarious and often very distressing assumptions abou…

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Nutrition for a Healthy Heart with Jackie Lynch, Nutritionist & Author - S5. Ep. 5. 20:27

2y ago20:27

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The theme for this year’s World Menopause Day is cardiovascular disease. You may wonder what that’s got to do with the menopause, so here’s the thing: once you come through the menopause, your body will adjust to the new hormonal version of you and for the most part your symptoms will settle down, just like they did after puberty. But there are one…

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Healthy Cooking for the Menopause, with Fiona Staunton, Chef and Educator - S5. Ep 4. 35:41

2y ago35:41

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We all know that cooking with fresh ingredients can make a huge difference to our health and wellbeing, but that can be easier said than done when you’re juggling the demands of a busy life. And if you’re not especially confident in the kitchen, it can seem very daunting to start cooking from scratch if you’re worn out after a busy day. But help is…

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