The meademusing’s Podcast
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago -Meade musings podcast aims to raise awareness on societal issues people don’t usually talk about openly ,
Tons of people experience different issues that impact on their emotional ,psychological , mental and physical health and wellbeing !
some of these issues are
Infertility /involuntary childlessness.
Living with disabilities and/or debilitating illnesses
Homelessness
Dealing with abusive partners ,
Recognising and sharing experiences of being in abusive relationship.
Real everyday issues
We share these stories to break the societal stigmas, and encourage other people who may be going through similar trying times .
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Episodes
Episode 28 :Jeffrey Holst - Last life ever after cancer
April 25, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 30.4 MBLast life ever after Cancer Jeffrey Holst my guest on this episode shares his story . At the age of 17 Jeff adopted a mantra that helped him through bad days ,with his positive mindset, he went on to become a successful bankruptcy attorney with a multi attorney law firm . At 30 he was diagnosed with Leukaemia, and that experience drove him into personal bankruptcy. Despite his life changing cancer experience , Jeff never gave up his positive mindset and he recovered from that cancer go...
Jeffrey Holst - Last life ever after cancer
April 25, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 30.4 MBLast life ever after Cancer Jeffrey Holst my guest on this episode shares his story . At the age of 17 Jeff adopted a mantra that helped him through bad days ,with his positive mindset, he went on to become a successful bankruptcy attorney with a multi attorney law firm . At 30 he was diagnosed with Leukaemia, and that experience drove him into personal bankruptcy. Despite his life changing cancer experience , Jeff never gave up his positive mindset and he recovered from that cancer go...
James Cummiskey talks about his unconventional cure from cancer with a combination of THC,CBD and full spectrum oils + chemotherapy and diet change
April 11, 2021 23:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBMy guest on this episode is James Cummiskey On this episode James shares his experience of being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at the age of 33 shortly before the Covid19 outbreak. James is a father, he owns multiple businesses in the medical cannabis industry, he is the CEO of Players fuel a company that creates niche brands specifically targeted at the gulf industry, he is also the CEO of Compare CBD online and Global Hemp Warehouse . His cancer cure was completely with the u...
Episode 27 :James Cummiskey talks about his unconventional cure from cancer with a combination of THC,CBD and full spectrum oils + chemotherapy and diet change
April 11, 2021 23:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBMy guest on this episode is James Cummiskey On this episode James shares his experience of being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at the age of 33 shortly before the Covid19 outbreak. James is a father, he owns multiple businesses in the medical cannabis industry, he is the CEO of Players fuel a company that creates niche brands specifically targeted at the gulf industry, he is also the CEO of Compare CBD online and Global Hemp Warehouse . His cancer cure was completely with the u...
Episode 26 :Noisy cancer journey - Fitz Koehler story
March 28, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBI start the Cancer stories season in a noisy way sharing my friend Fitz Koehler's story. Fitz is one of America's prominent race announcers as the voice of the Los Angeles Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Big Sur Marathon, Buffalo Marathon, DC Wonder Woman & Batman Run Series, OC Marathon, Carlsbad Marathon, Long Beach Marathon, Monterey Bay Half, San Diego Half, Encinitas Half, St Pete Runfest, Surfing Madonna - World Record for Largest Beach Run, Savannah Women's Half, Mermaid Half & 5...
Noisy cancer journey - Fitz Koehler story
March 28, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBI start the Cancer stories season in a noisy way sharing my friend Fitz Koehler's story. Fitz is one of America's prominent race announcers as the voice of the Los Angeles Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Big Sur Marathon, Buffalo Marathon, DC Wonder Woman & Batman Run Series, OC Marathon, Carlsbad Marathon, Long Beach Marathon, Monterey Bay Half, San Diego Half, Encinitas Half, St Pete Runfest, Surfing Madonna - World Record for Largest Beach Run, Savannah Women's Half, Mermaid Half & 5...
Noisy cancer journey - Fitz Kohler story
March 28, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBI start the Cancer stories season in a noisy way sharing my friend Fitz Koehler's story. Fitz is one of America's prominent race announcers as the voice of the Los Angeles Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Big Sur Marathon, Buffalo Marathon, DC Wonder Woman & Batman Run Series, OC Marathon, Carlsbad Marathon, Long Beach Marathon, Monterey Bay Half, San Diego Half, Encinitas Half, St Pete Runfest, Surfing Madonna - World Record for Largest Beach Run, Savannah Women's Half, Mermaid Half & 5...
Psychological abuse in relationships -Jen's story
March 21, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MBThe lockdown brought about by the Covid19 outbreak has impacted on different people in different ways but there has been a spike in cases of violence against women . On today's episode my guest who wants to be addressed as Jennifer shares her story . 👉She revealed how she met her husband in America, got married. 👉How they relocated to another country-his home country . 👉How she experienced a culture shock in his home country. 👉How she felt out of place initially . 👉How her husband c...
Episode 25 : Psychological abuse in relationships -Jen’s story
March 21, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MBThe lockdown brought about by the Covid19 outbreak has impacted on different people in different ways but there has been a spike in cases of violence against women . On today's episode my guest who wants to be addressed as Jennifer shares her story . 👉She revealed how she met her husband in America, got married. 👉How they relocated to another country-his home country . 👉How she experienced a culture shock in his home country. 👉How she felt out of place initially . 👉How her husband c...
Episode 24 Resilience – Nselaa Ward story
March 08, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 33.1 MBShe is bold , she is black , she is beautiful, she confident - On this international women's day I had the pleasure of interviewing madam Nselaa Ward She was both prominent and notorious for defying the system during the Black lives matter protests. Nselaa ward Shares her story of resilience going from bars to bars to Barz , yet remaining unbreakable . Nselaa Ward is known for being a professional troublemaker as an advocate for the National Organization for Women ,the largest Women's Or...
Resilience – Nselaa Ward story
March 08, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 33.1 MBShe is bold , she is black , she is beautiful, she confident - On this international women's day I had the pleasure of interviewing madam Nselaa Ward She was both prominent and notorious for defying the system during the Black lives matter protests. Nselaa ward Shares her story of resilience going from bars to bars to Barz , yet remaining unbreakable . Nselaa Ward is known for being a professional troublemaker as an advocate for the National Organization for Women ,the largest Women's Or...
Muslim Asians in abusive relationships with Dr Aiman Zahoor
February 28, 2021 23:59 - 35 minutes - 27.4 MBThis episode concludes our love and relationship series , we feature Dr Aiman Zahoor a cosmetic surgeon and Pakistani Muslim . We discussed Asian Muslim women in abusive relationships . She shared some of her experience , and offered an insight into the dynamics of Muslim Asian marriages – she shared the fact that Muslim Asian women are not always able to talk openly about their emotions and that the women need more open spaces where they feel safe enough to be able to talk to other people...
Episode 23 : Muslim Asians in abusive relationships with Dr Aiman Zahoor
February 28, 2021 23:59 - 35 minutes - 27.4 MBThis episode concludes our love and relationship series , we feature Dr Aiman Zahoor a cosmetic surgeon and Pakistani Muslim . We discussed Asian Muslim women in abusive relationships . She shared some of her experience , and offered an insight into the dynamics of Muslim Asian marriages – she shared the fact that Muslim Asian women are not always able to talk openly about their emotions and that the women need more open spaces where they feel safe enough to be able to talk to other people...
should Christians change their attitude to people who divorce especially when marriage isn't working?
February 22, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 42.2 MBMarriage for Christians is a contractual agreement between two people, making a promise in the presence of God to love each other for the rest of their lives, the two people involved make a commitment to each other and agree to a life long bond which is supported and encouraged by religious authorities, however marriages sometimes breakdown for different reasons and religious authorities regard these breakdowns with sadness, apathy and segregation which results in conflicting emotions for th...
Episode 22: Christian attitude to people who divorce especially when marriage doesn’t work -Susan Trippi talks !
February 22, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 42.2 MBMarriage for Christians is a contractual agreement between two people, making a promise in the presence of God to love each other for the rest of their lives, the two people involved make a commitment to each other and agree to a life long bond which is supported and encouraged by religious authorities, however marriages sometimes breakdown for different reasons and religious authorities regard these breakdowns with sadness, apathy and segregation which results in conflicting emotions for th...
Episode 21 :Loving in a Pandemic with Tyrone Dixon
February 14, 2021 10:26 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBOn this episode i host Tyrone Dixon the love guru and we ask some of those questions you 've thought about but haven't asked ,and share a few tips on how couples of all kinds can get through different situations in their relationships .
Loving in a Pandemic with Tyrone Dixon
February 14, 2021 10:26 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBOn this episode i host Tyrone Dixon the love guru and we ask some of those questions you 've thought about but haven't asked ,and share a few tips on how couples of all kinds can get through different situations in their relationships .
Episode 20 :Different shades of love - Taqweeta( Qweet) Wares story
February 08, 2021 10:33 - 56 minutes - 44.6 MBAs part of the month of love series we continue sharing different shades of love and relationships by sharing Taqwetta Ware's story. She was given up for adoption by her birth mother at birth , adopted ,accepted and showered with love by another woman as a child. Qweet also experienced her share of life in an abusive relationship but finally found a man who loves her and gave up his own comfort to show her a different type of love ,Qweet shares her complicated story full of thrills in th...
Different shades of love - Taqweeta( Qweet) Wares story
February 08, 2021 10:33 - 56 minutes - 44.6 MBAs part of the month of love series we continue sharing different shades of love and relationships by sharing Taqwetta Ware's story. She was given up for adoption by her birth mother at birth , adopted ,accepted and showered with love by another woman as a child. Qweet also experienced her share of life in an abusive relationship but finally found a man who loves her and gave up his own comfort to show her a different type of love ,Qweet shares her complicated story full of thrills in th...
Marie Fraser shares her experience of being married to a narcissist, and raising a child with multiple disabilities
February 01, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode Marie Fraser shares her experience as a victim of emotional abuse in her marriage ; she also shared her story of raising a child living with multiple disabilities including being a high risk choker , and neurological issues . Marie also discussed how she had to fight for her rights in a long divorce process and her child's right under the education , health and care plan (EHCP) Marie is now a clinical hypnotherapist , and life coach and helps other women in similar si...
Episode 19: Marie Fraser speaks of her experience of being married to a narcissist, and raising a child with multiple disabilities
February 01, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode Marie Fraser shares her experience as a victim of emotional abuse in her marriage ; she also shared her story of raising a child living with multiple disabilities including being a high risk choker , and neurological issues . Marie also discussed how she had to fight for her rights in a long divorce process and her child's right under the education , health and care plan (EHCP) Marie is now a clinical hypnotherapist , and life coach and helps other women in similar si...
Marie Fraser -married to a narcissist, and raising a child with multiple disabilities
February 01, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode Marie Fraser shares her experience as a victim of emotional abusive in her marriage ; she also shared her story of raising a child living with multiple disabilities including being a high risk choker , and neurological issues . Marie also discussed how she had to fight for her rights in a long divorce process and her child's right under the education , health and care plan (EHCP) Marie is now a clinical hypnotherapist , and life coach and helps other women in similar ...
Exploring Corona virus , Covid 19 and the Vaccines with Marilena Grittani
January 18, 2021 00:01 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn this episode i host Marilena Grittani a Clinical Pharmacist . We discuss , Corona Virus, Covid19 and the vaccine . She explained reasons why some people get no symptoms of the corona virus and why others need a ventilator Other questions we explored are : The vital role of Clinical Pharmacists in the health care system and in relation to the vaccine . Who do I believe about this virus? How the virus spreads and how it spread so quickly? What precautions to take to protect you...
Episode 18 :Exploring Corona virus , Covid 19 and the Vaccines with Marilena Grittani
January 18, 2021 00:01 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn this episode i host Marilena Grittani a Clinical Pharmacist . We discuss , Corona Virus, Covid19 and the vaccine . She explained reasons why some people get no symptoms of the corona virus and why others need a ventilator Other questions we explored are : The vital role of Clinical Pharmacists in the health care system and in relation to the vaccine . Who do I believe about this virus? How the virus spreads and how it spread so quickly? What precautions to take to protect you...
Inspirational stories - Sindel Taylor's Story
January 04, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 42.6 MBI start the new year with some inspirational stories , my guest are drawn across different spheres of life , from different countries the only things they share in common are resilience , a strong survival instinct and a desire to make positive impacts on other people's lives despite battling tough illnesses , some going through abuse in their relationships and some going through near death experiences , yet others had to make tough life choices . My first guest in the series is S...
Episode 17 Inspirational stories - Sindel Taylor’s Story
January 04, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 42.6 MBI start the new year with some inspirational stories , my guest are drawn across different spheres of life , from different countries the only things they share in common are resilience , a strong survival instinct and a desire to make positive impacts on other people's lives despite battling tough illnesses , some going through abuse in their relationships and some going through near death experiences , yet others had to make tough life choices . My first guest in the series is S...
Episode 16 : 2020 festivities Special multi guest episode
December 24, 2020 23:59 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBJust some thoughts as we finally get to Christmas day 2020 and the Holiday season. It is important to remember that not everyone is looking forward to Christmas . 2020 has been far from normal and has been difficult for a lot of people This holiday , most people won't be surrounded by large wonderful families, Some of us may be overcome with grief and great sadness when we remember the loved ones we have lost to The pandemic and other causes , for many it is their first Christmas witho...
2020 festivities Special multi guest episode
December 24, 2020 23:59 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBJust some thoughts as we finally get to Christmas day 2020 and the Holiday season. It is important to remember that not everyone is looking forward to Christmas . 2020 has been far from normal and has been difficult for a lot of people This holiday , most people won't be surrounded by large wonderful families, Some of us may be overcome with grief and great sadness when we remember the loved ones we have lost to The pandemic and other causes , for many it is their first Christmas witho...
Preparing for 2020 Festivities Episode 4-Homelessness with Steve Super
December 21, 2020 01:35 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB2020 is a year like no other , and as we approach Christmas , Hanukah and the New year holiday season more and more people will be homeless ,living on the streets and in temporary shelters, and emergency accommodations private boarding houses without a private bathroom or secured tenancy. my guest Steve Super shares his experience of homelessness . If you come across a homeless person don't just walk past , be kind to them as homeless people are not always drug addicts but people who ar...
Episode 15 Preparing for 2020 Festivities part 4-Homelessness with Steve Super
December 21, 2020 01:35 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB2020 is a year like no other , and as we approach Christmas , Hanukah and the New year holiday season more and more people will be homeless ,living on the streets and in temporary shelters, and emergency accommodations private boarding houses without a private bathroom or secured tenancy. my guest Steve Super shares his experience of homelessness . If you come across a homeless person don't just walk past , be kind to them as homeless people are not always drug addicts but people who ar...
Preparing for 2020 Festivities Episode 3 -Self confidence and mental health with Sheena
December 12, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode I talk with author, business leader , podcaster and blogger Sheena Yap Chen . She shares her visions for starting the Tao of self confidence podcast and some tips to boost self confidence and mental health especially at a time when life is everything but normal, she applies these in her life . In her words ' the journey to self confidence starts with a single step, are you ready to take that first step ? Listen and share this episode . Here is a link to her summit :The ...
Episode 14 Preparing for 2020 Festivities part 3 -Self confidence and mental health with Sheena
December 12, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode I talk with author, business leader , podcaster and blogger Sheena Yap Chen . She shares her visions for starting the Tao of self confidence podcast and some tips to boost self confidence and mental health especially at a time when life is everything but normal, she applies these in her life . In her words ' the journey to self confidence starts with a single step, are you ready to take that first step ? Listen and share this episode . Here is a link to her summit :The ...
Episode 13 Preparing for 2020 Festivities part 2 -Dealing with bereavement and grieve
December 07, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBAs Christmas , Hanukah and The new year holiday season draws close , over 1.5 million people have sadly lost their lives to Covid19 pandemic alone not to mention other causes of death : Cancer ,Leukaemia ,Tuberculosis Stroke ,Heart diseases , Road accidents ,Air crashes , Miscarriages ,or even Suicide we recognize that there are thousands of grieving hearts spread across the globe and no one really knows when they would be next , grieving a loss ! If you have been bereaved in any wa...
Preparing for 2020 Festivities Episode 2 -Dealing with bereavement and grieve
December 07, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBAs Christmas , Hanukah and The new year holiday season draws close , over 1.5 million people have sadly lost their lives to Covid19 pandemic alone not to mention other causes of death : Cancer ,Leukaemia ,Tuberculosis Stroke ,Heart diseases , Road accidents ,Air crashes , Miscarriages ,or even Suicide we recognize that there are thousands of grieving hearts spread across the globe and no one really knows when they would be next , grieving a loss ! If you have been bereaved in any wa...
Preparing for the 2020 Festivities Episode 1 with Betty
December 02, 2020 09:25 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode I talk with a teacher who is currently a stay at home mum Betty Chongwain about her life as a mother, wife and entrepreneur . She shares how she is improving her children's life skills by teaching them basic recipes. She also talks about how she applies her skills as a teacher in her everyday routine and we also talk about her environmentally friendly jewellery business . find out more on her face book page Betty Leoga Handmade Designs (facebook.com)
Episode 12 : Preparing for the 2020 Festivities part 1 with Betty
December 02, 2020 09:25 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode I talk with a teacher who is currently a stay at home mum Betty about her life as a mother, wife and entrepreneur . She shares how she is improving her children's life skills by teaching them basic recipes. She also talks about how she applies her skills as a teacher in her everyday routine and we also talk about her environmentally friendly jewellery business .
Episode 11 : Thanksgiving with Curtis Jackson
November 25, 2020 23:59 - 32 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode i meet Curtis Jackson - not 50 Cent , blind since birth I discover his personal achievements in spite of the odds stacked against him as a black , blind man in a world full of limitations against blind people Curtis is a DJ , a father , a husband , also a podcaster , and he also recounts his inspirational story , his challenges , his hopes for his future and the future of his children especially his son
Thanksgiving with Curtis Jackson
November 25, 2020 23:59 - 32 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode i meet Curtis Jackson - not 50 Cent , blind since birth I discover his personal achievements in spite of the odds stacked against him as a black , blind man in a world full of limitations against blind people Curtis is a DJ , a father , a husband , also a podcaster , and he also recounts his inspirational story , his challenges , his hopes for his future and the future of his children especially his son
Episode 10 :Thanksgiving with Sam and Gina Mitchell
November 24, 2020 12:35 - 34 minutes - 27.9 MBIn the spirt of thanksgiving this week i delve into the world of Sam an autistic teenager and Gina who is his mum and main carer , they share their journey , their challenges and above all their hopes for the future . Sam runs his own podcast called Autism Rocks and Rolls , he is using this platform to take away the stigma off of autism and prove, he is not broken and does not need to be fixed. His mum supports his podcasts and manages all the behind the scenes activities for the podcast ...
Thanksgiving series with Sam and Gina Mitchell
November 24, 2020 12:35 - 34 minutes - 27.9 MBIn the spirt of thanksgiving this week i delve into the world of Sam an autistic teenager and Gina who is his mum and main carer , they share their journey , their challenges and above all their hopes for the future . Sam runs his own podcast called Autism Rocks and Rolls , he is using this platform to take away the stigma off of autism and prove, he is not broken and does not need to be fixed. His mum supports his podcasts and manages all the behind the scenes activities for the podcast ...
Sickle cell disorder - My blood my life: A mother shares her son's emotional battle with sickle cell disorder
November 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBHighly explosive - Nike my guest shares the emotional story of her son's battle with sickle cell disorder , having a chest crisis and and how she stood up for her son in his battle for survival when he fell ill and was hospitalized without having the care he needed in the middle of this pandemic . she shared her experience as a mother to a child living with disability and as lone parent she had to give up the pursuit of a career to care for her child Any donations to support this podcas...
Episode 9: Sickle cell disorder - My blood my life: A mother shares her son’s emotional battle with sickle cell disorder
November 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBHighly explosive - Nike my guest shares the emotional story of her son's battle with sickle cell disorder , having a chest crisis and and how she stood up for her son in his battle for survival when he fell ill and was hospitalized without having the care he needed in the middle of this pandemic . she shared her experience as a mother to a child living with disability and as lone parent she had to give up the pursuit of a career to care for her child Any donations to support this podcas...
Episode 8 :The management of sickle cell crisis :My blood my life part 2 -Do’s and don’ts in sickle care
November 02, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode we highlight some of the methods of managing sickle cell crisis and enumerate few coping strategies that sufferers utilize, and also talk about some do's and don'ts to help sickle cell patients .
The management of sickle cell crisis :My blood my life part 2 -Do's and don'ts in sickle care
November 02, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode we highlight some of the methods of managing sickle cell crisis and enumerate few coping strategies that sufferers utilize, and also talk about some do's and don'ts to help sickle cell patients .
Episode 7 :Sickle Cell Disorder My Blood my life- Peculiarities of People with Sickle Cell Disorder
October 18, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBOctober is Black history month we continue our discussion on Sickle Cell Disorder-a disorder in the red blood cells mostly prevalent in people of African origin and affects over 4.5 million people globally , -over 100,000 people in US , about 15,000 in UK . In Nigeria over 150,000 children are born with this disorder every year, people born with this illness are often stigmatised demoralised and traumatised mentally , physically and emotionally. This episode explores unique peculiariti...
Season 2 Sickle Cell Disorder My Blood my life- Peculiarities of People with Sickle Cell Disorder
October 18, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBOctober is Black history month we continue our discussion on Sickle Cell Disorder-a disorder in the red blood cells mostly prevalent in people of African origin and affects over 4.5 million people globally , -over 100,000 people in US , about 15,000 in UK . In Nigeria over 150,000 children are born with this disorder every year, people born with this illness are often stigmatised demoralised and traumatised mentally , physically and emotionally. This episode explores unique peculiariti...
Season 2 Sickle Cell Disorder My Blood my life
October 03, 2020 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBWe start out new season on Sickle Cell Disorder another issue , illness or limitation that is difficult to experience but even more difficult to deal with as a lot of people , including friends , relatives, and even some doctors in some parts of the world often do not understand the complexities of this illness
Episode 6: Sickle Cell Disorder -My Blood my life
October 03, 2020 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBWe start out new season on Sickle Cell Disorder another issue , illness or limitation that is difficult to experience but even more difficult to deal with as a lot of people , including friends , relatives, and even some doctors in some parts of the world often do not understand the complexities of this illness
Acupuncture as a way of improving fertility for men and Women
September 28, 2020 00:58 - 37 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode we explore Acupuncture as a way of improving Fertility for both men and women with Dr Mike Berkley of The Berkley Centre for Reproductive Wellness ,
Episode 5 : Acupuncture as a way of improving fertility for men and WomenEP
September 28, 2020 00:58 - 37 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode we explore Acupuncture as a way of improving Fertility for both men and women with Dr Mike Berkley of The Berkley Centre for Reproductive Wellness ,