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Menopause Whilst Black

54 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratings

Opening a well overdue conversation about diversity in Menopause. Placing the menopausal experience of Black UK based women front and centre by sharing their stories. Giving a hug, a hand or a high five to those supporting, dreading, suffering or thriving through menopause. Because, believe it or not, there's a lot to celebrate too! 

Hosted by Karen Arthur.

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I come from a place of joy - say 'YES' with your chest!

March 27, 2024 06:59 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Menopause Whist Black Season SIX Episode 1! We're BAAAAACK!  Our guest this week is @theKarenArthur - ex teacher and fashion designer, now broadcaster and founder of this podcast @menopausewhilstblack . Yes it's me!  Here's my bio: "Karen Arthur is a Black woman with a powerful story to tell. From an unexpected and unplanned departure from her teaching career, brought on breakdown triggered by her menopause, she reemerged.  Karen had help through therapy to unpack a long abusive rela...

“I Thought I Was Going To Self-combust On The Dance Floor!”

January 24, 2024 00:19 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

Menopause Whist Black Season 5 Episode 10!  The Finale! Our guest this week is Dr Zandile Ndlovu @zandi__ndvolu. Zimbabwean, Dr Zandile Ndlovu is the daughter of political activists who fled Rhodesia in the sixties. Zandie worked in D&I within the financial sector before bringing her considerable expertise and passion for equity and equality to her current role as Head of Consulting of an award-winning HR advisory firm.  She was recently awarded her doctorate (WOOP!) which explores the p...

“I’m Out of Eggs And I’m Completely Out Of F*cks!”

January 17, 2024 00:16 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Our guest this week is inspirational Coach and mentor, Karen Charles @definitively_karen. Karen Charles is a Londoner with Grenadian heritage and describes herself as an introvert everyone thinks is an extrovert! Karen and I have a rich conversation around the following: 🧡 The Pill, the Coil and losing touch with her monthly cycle. 🧡 Listening to her own body when it came to exercise needs. 🧡 Why investing in us and our wellbeing is so important. Especially for Black women. …and s...

“I’m a Neuro-Divergent Peacock!”

January 10, 2024 09:47 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

 Adah (pronounced Ah-Dah) Parris has many titles including Life and Creative coach, Speaker and Artist. So many things to tell you about our lovely conversation! Nigerian/Guyanese Adah who is based in Southeast London says that she has ‘found herself’ during menopause. A late ADHD and Autism diagnosis helped the final puzzle pieces fall into place.  Adah shares her struggles coping with fibroids in her teen years, an endometriosis diagnosis in her twenties and how, together with her moth...

“There’s no soldiering on in my vocabulary!”

January 03, 2024 00:26 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MB

Happy New Year! It’s 2024 and our FIFTIETH guest *runs around screaming excitedly* is the delightful Vanessa Afful of Made By Pure Hands Aromatherapy @mbpharomatherapy Vanessa Afful has had many former lives but found her calling as an aromatherapist and massage therapist after developing eczema in her twenties. A lack of natural skincare available to suit her specific needs led to her starting her own business Made By Pure Hands Aromatherapy. Vanessas Ghanaian mother was, unusually, op...

"Dancing kept me sane. I dance like a hippie whenever I can!"

December 27, 2023 06:03 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

Our guest this week is Pauline Blackwood, founder of Pendulum Massage. Pauline, a former Textiles teacher was raised in Islington, London and is now based in the Southeast of the capital. A teacher for seventeen years, Pauline’s deteriorating physical health stopped her from being able to leave her home for work. Doctors discovered fibroids in her twenties which led to years of treatment including, homeopathy and two myomectomies before finally having a hysterectomy that left her bewildere...

I'm Grateful To Be Alive!

December 20, 2023 06:17 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

Our guest this week is Karen Mannion, The Health Creator. Karen is a former PA who now helps women with hormone health issues confidently navigate peri-menopause. Karen is of Ghanaian heritage raised partly in Ghana and mostly in London, United Kingdom. Her trials, from reconnections with her biological family, to a diagnosis of Adenomyosis and Fibroids and the ensuing treatment by medical professionals, are harrowing. But Karens story is one of ultimate triumph and a testament to the woma...

“The Mental Well-being Around Menopause is a Big Thing!”

December 13, 2023 08:24 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

Our guest this week is  Paula Stuart. Paula is a Menopause and Lifestyle Coach having been a nurse for 10+ years and a Yoga Teacher in training. Born in Leeds of Caribbean parents, she is now based in West Yorkshire where she helps those in the prison system with physical, learning and mental health issues. Paula, who was featured in the 2022 documentary Sex, Mind and the menopause with presenter Davina McCall, became post-menopausal in her early fifties and talks openly about what works f...

"I'm flooding! Who floods? Am I dead!?"

December 06, 2023 05:24 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

Our guest this week is Life coach and lead voice in Black maternal health Mars Lord Mother to five, Mars, describes herself as a B-abe I-n T-otal  C-ontrol of H-erself (did you work it out yet?) Mars expresses her joy at being able to turn to her best friend Maisie who knows a thing or two about hormones (having written two books about it) Mars takes us through her introduction to peri-menopause and its challenges with an unparalleled humour. We discuss: Misconceptions and misinformatio...

"Babes! I Think I Might Be Pregnant!!"

November 29, 2023 05:49 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

Our guest this week is founder of menopause support group Sister2SisterBU, Marcia Jones. 58 year old Londoner with Jamaican and Bajan heritage, Marcia is a people gatherer who loves her life and it shows! Marcia takes us through her life from a shy, introverted teenager to the self aware woman of faith that she is now. Peri-menopause left her confused with its physical and mental symptoms but, with a switch to a  listening GP and self-curated care she is now a post-menopausal gentle force....

"How Can Someone Who Drinks So Little Water Produce so much Fluid?!"

November 22, 2023 07:51 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

Our guest for the first episode of Season Five is Jewellery Creative and founder of eponymous brand AngeB Designs, Angela Benjamin. West London based Ange (pronounced in one syllable) of Grenadian heritage tells us how she first realised that she was entering peri-menopause in her early fifties and just when the first lockdown began, and the trials that ensued. Years later, Ange feels that she has a good handle on her own menopause care, thanks to a combination of factors that she shares...

Menopause Whilst Black Season 5 trailer

October 27, 2023 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2.82 MB

Welcome to Season 5 of Menopause Whilst Black  the Podcast! The podcast committed to sharing the stories of Black women* in any stage of menopause, primarily based in the UK. Founder and host Karen Arthur introduces the eagerly anticipated fifth season of MWB. Menopause is a transition, can be a challenging stage for many. It can also be a gateway to next wonderful phase of our ageing lives. Season five of Menopause Whilst Black the podcast heralds more diverse stories of hope and info...

Hold Fast And Trust Your Instincts.

April 10, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

In this final episode of Season four Karen Arthur chats with star of stage, screen and radio, actress and Assistant Director Suzette Llewellyn. Suzette, founder of the BiBi crew - the first British comedy troupe to consist entirely of Black actresses. Suzette starred in Eastenders from 2019 to 2021. Having trained at LAMDA she went into television and films. Suzette is a proud West Londoner raised by Jamaican parents. She learned British Sign Language and now advocates for greater accessibil...

I Wasn't Ready To Have The Menopause Conversation With Myself!

March 25, 2023 23:39 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Yoga teacher Yvonne O'Garro.  A proud East Londoner, with Monserratian heritage, Yvonne left her career in HR to pursue her calling as a Yoga practioner specialising in Restorative and Hatha yoga. Yvonne feels most at peace when being of service and fulfils this by volunteering in a variety of ways. She shares how her denial regarding her menopause journey had nowehere to hide when suddenly started to experience hot flushes and brain fog. Find out how ...

There Is More Out There For Me. There Is More IN me!

March 09, 2023 16:35 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

In this episode Karen Arthur chats with her Film maker, Broadcaster, Wellness and Creative healing practitioner, Chantal Miller. Chantal, who is also the founder of Island Girls Rock and co-host of The Relatable Podcast, has always been a woman who listens to her Self and knows what’s right for her but the onset of peri-menopause took her by complete surprise. We chat about her early life in Nevis and Leeds and her sudden move to London in her late twenties. Her subsequent return after many ...

Mother and Daughters Chat! On Moving Into Womanhood, Mental Health and Menopause.

February 21, 2023 06:24 - 1 hour - 63 MB

In this episode Karen Arthur chats with her two daughters! Kareem Arthur is a London based writer and a mother. Maheni Arthur is a Scriptwriter, Poet and Creative also living in London, UK. This nourishing intergenerational chat drops some insightful diamonds on growing into women, mental wellbeing and preparing for the future changes to come. They share honest thoughts on how they experienced their mothers transiton as well as how they advocate for themselves and their bodies. Kareem is hon...

My menopause is like whispers and shouts...sometimes it's like a whirlwind!

February 02, 2023 22:19 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MB

In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Marilyn Fontaine (MJ) who is a formally trainer lecturer and NLP practioner. She is now an Artist, a trauma informed life coach specialising in helping creative trailblazers reach their infinite potential. MJ is the youngest in a big family of women of Dominican and Guadeloupean descent. Very much in touch with her bodily changes MJ talks openly about the many remedies she has tried to care for her menopause experience, some with varying degress of suc...

I scored top marks on my ADHD test! Where's MY Lollipop?

December 28, 2022 11:13 - 1 hour - 61 MB

In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Jay Emme (pronounced ‘M’) . Jay is a Wedding cellist, Cello Coach and ADHD Life Coach based in Warwickshire. Jamaican diasporic, 44 year old Jay received a diagnosis for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) fairly recently. She talks us through this experience coupled with a realisation that she was going through peri-menopause in her late thirties, earlier than expected. Jay is funny and sweary. Buckle up!  Notes: Period Cycle Tracker Clu...

I've pee'd myself in several malls! There! I've said it!

December 28, 2022 09:42 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Carol King, . Originally from Birmingham, Former chef now TikTok sensation, Carol moved to Barbados in her late 20s when her parents returned and is a proud Bajan. She shares how her own menopause campaigining came about and her various seemingly odd symptoms that led to her writing her own book to guide others through their menopause transition.  Notes: Carol Kings Book: "Is it Just Me. The Real Truth About Menopause & How to Get Back to Feeling N...

A lot of the time they don't talk about Surgical Menopause. I wish more people did.

December 15, 2022 13:09 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Valerie Lewis, life style model, Grief coach and Reiki practioner who is now semi-retired. Orginally from Sheffield, the aftermath of a famly tragedy brought Valerie to london forty years ago. Valerie shares her decades long struggle with fibroids and the details surrounding her symptoms  when surgery threw her head first into menopause. We also talk about her lifelong love of sewing and creativity and delight in the little joys that every day life off...

I burst into tears because I was listened to.

December 02, 2022 09:48 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

In this episode Karen Arthur chats with Mrs Amanda Allen, Specialist Oncology Dietician (and Karens younger sister) Amanda shares whole her hormonal journey started with a mystery illness when she was young through two years feeling out of touch with her body. We talk about sleep deprivation affecting work/life balance and the decisions leading to menopause care that made a huge difference in her mid 50s.  Notes: Henoch-Schlonlein purpura affecting blood vessels and Erythema nodosum causi...

I'm A Talent Stacking, Intrepid Explorer...But That's Another Story!

November 16, 2022 21:19 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Welcome to Season 4 of Menopause Whilst Black the Podcast. In this episode Karen Arthur chats with pro-ager Bybreen Samuels on being a Black woman in Tech and owning fearlessness as we age. We talk about how she experienced her fibroids, her post-menopausal journey and helping baby-boomers to thrive during the third act of their lives. Contact Bybreen via the links below if you are interested in access to her exclusive listener offer. Dont forget to mention MWBPod! Notes: Learn about mir...

Bonus! A Season Three Solo Summary And Big Sixty Shift Lessons So Far.

October 17, 2022 18:59 - 40 minutes - 61.3 MB

The one where I talk to myself! It's been a while but let's round up Season Three with a summary, a thank you to all S3 guests and an explanation of why this epsiode took so long to appear! Listen back to Maureen Anderson, Dawn Estefan, Lisa Nestor, Gloria Smythe, Donna Noble and Nneka Nwokolo and do reach out and support them all. Mentions and links below: The Black Menopause Collective - World Menopause Day 18th October with comedian Angie Le Mar and Activist Marai Larasi Click for ev...

I'm a Post-Menopausal Menopause Doctor- I Talk About Menopause All The Time!

August 04, 2022 09:09 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MB

In conversation with ... Sexual health and HIV specialist Dr Nneka Nkwokolo. Nneka is also co-founder of Shades of Menopause a platform for women of colour to support each other and share stories and experiences. Nneka, who shares Bajan and Nigerian heritage, was raised in the Southern hemisphere before travelling to the UK to launch her career in medicine. She shares her knowledge of the challenges faced by women with HIV who are entering menopause and how access to optimum care is impacted...

"I Want to Do What Makes Me Happy!" The Boss Lady Speaks!

July 11, 2022 09:35 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

In conversation with ... Lisa Nestor aka The Boss Lady! Lisa, a proud East Londoner is of Jamaican heritage. She is Vegan, mother of two, wife, has a full time job and is a health and well being practitioner. We discuss her own peri-menopause journey, her thoughts on ageing and imposter syndrome relating to her menopause symptoms and how this has impacted her. We talk about her passion for sharing vegan recipes and deciding to train as a PT during lockdown which has led to her new health and...

I denied my stress and it made me ill - now I go with the flow.

June 24, 2022 07:07 - 45 minutes - 67.6 MB

In conversation with ... Yoga and wellbeing coach, founder of body and diversity platform Curvesome Yoga and new author Donna Noble. Donna tells us how the sudden onset of Bells Palsy (face paralysis) helped to play a part in finally quitting her stressful job and immersing herself fully  in the Yoga world. Donna shares tips on starting a regular yoga practise for absolute beginners stating that 'Every body is a Yoga body'. Now a published author Donnas new book "Teaching Body Posititve Yog...

"I see the policy, but I don't see the action!"

June 09, 2022 10:43 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

In conversation with ... The Menopause Stylist and ex BA performance manager Gloria Smythe. Gloria, who was raised in SE London, talks about her Jamaican mothers stoic views on menopause as well as growing up in 70s SE London to working as the only Black BA performance manager. Gloria, a clothing technician and joy bringer, feels compelled to help menopausal women reclaim their fashion style. She shares her thoughts on menopause workplace policies and the importance of real education at work...

The Two C's and the Three E's

May 29, 2022 09:01 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

Part 2 of a conversation with ... Psychotherapist, writer and public speaker, Dawn Estefan. In this episode Dawn continues to bust some myths (oo-er!) goes into more detail about her self care 'routine'. This is a beautiful ode to Black women and the importance of learnng to love our changing bodies. Listen to part 1. Links: www.dawnestefan,com and @dawn_estefan_psyche   Come with us to Barbados in May 2023 for The Joy Retreat An invitation for Black women in all stages of menopause. Earl...

Church, Oprah or Sidepiece - Is that all there is left?

May 07, 2022 08:57 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

In conversation with ... Psychotherapist, writer and public speaker (and more besides!), Dawn Estefan. Dawn, who was raised in the Caribbean, comes from a long line of Curandera - female folk healers - which she herself became after suddenly leaving her former equally successful life in the entertainment industry in her early 40s. We talk about living with her faith and a challenging health condition and how she manages this and her menopause symptoms, having entered premature menopause at 3...

My body has taken a battering...I've eaten the real Maureen!

April 22, 2022 08:41 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

In conversation with ... Parenting Consultant at ParentLab, Menopause educator at MAMM and grief supporter with The Kitchen Table, Maureen Anderson . Jamaican heritage and Birmingham born Maureen is a gatherer of people and a calm voice within the menopause space. We talk about how grief has impacted her life and her menopause and how supporting others, especially Black women, has helped her own healing...along with walks and her new furry friend! Links: www.maureen_anderson.co.uk  and @mamm2...

"Bonus! A year of Menopause Whilst Black: What I've learnt"

January 09, 2022 00:24 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Bonus New Year Episode! Host Karen Arthur shares a big fat thank you and recap of all her podcast guests for S1 and S2 and some of the lessons learnt from a year in this menopause podcasting space. Featured Links: Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause Podcast. Michelle Moore - Real Wins book.  Black Menopause and Beyond Podcast. Black Women in Menopause FB group. Nova Reid The Good Ally book. Maureen Anderson - Melanin and Menopause Moments (MAMM). We hope you find something that resonat...

"I Noticed That My Summer Fan Was Still Going Strong In November!"

October 26, 2021 12:21 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

In conversation with Angie Greaves - Radio presenter (Spectrum, Choice, Magic, and now Smooth FM), Voiceover artist  and Fashion lover.  British born, mum of two, Angie shares her love of her parents home Barbados. We talk about moving into Menopause as a popular radio presenter, how she is adapting her lifestyle to suit her new changing needs and her determination to break the silence around this important time starting with her own daughters. Links: Website www.angiegreaves.com Instagram @...

Everything I Tried Wasn't Even Touching The Sides!

September 03, 2021 10:17 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

In conversation with ... Leadership Coach, Consultant, International Speaker and Twin, Michelle Moore. Straight talking South Londoner Michelle shares her thoughts and experience of holistic and HRT avenues. We talk about brain fog, life changing decisions, traumatic eye surgery and how her sports mindset helps her daily practise. Links: Website www.michellemoore.me Instagram @michellemoore.me Twitter @HelloMoore Quote: "When you give to others to the degree that you sacrifice yourself, you ...

Talk, Talk and Talk Some More...Especially To Your Daughters!

September 02, 2021 07:06 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MB

In conversation with ... Anita Powell, Bedfordshire based Menopause Campaigner, Community worker and award winning radio host, co-founder of safe space Black Women in Menopause  and podcast founder.  Anita speaks frankly about her experience of peri-menopause, including the distress of hair loss and how she is rethinking her approach to her own health and ageing body. Anita is passionate about bringing a Black working class voice to the growing menopause conversation and is host of her podca...

Big People Tings! From Long Covid Woe To Street Skating Joy!

August 31, 2021 21:07 - 1 hour - 105 MB

In conversation with ... Housing Professional, Empowerment Coach, Beauty, Style and Lifestyle Blogger Sonia Greyson-Newman.  We talk about finding out about peri-menopause symptoms by accident, aiding her slow long covid recovery and how she truly looks after herself inside and out. Links: Visit Website www.soniagreysonnewman.com  for your Free goal setting workbook. Instagram @soniagreysonnewman  Skating @Kadijaskates @sisterhoodonwheels Black Prisoners at Portchester castle. Soni...

I've Worked Really Hard To Get This Confidence! I'm Going To Own That!

August 19, 2021 13:25 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MB

In conversation with ... Olympian, Life Coach, Mentor, Trainer, Mum and Wife, Michelle Griffith-Robinson. Ambassador for DiabetesUK, Womens Aid, Menopause Charity, Kit Heath Jewellery and writer for Womens Health Magazine UK. A woman with energy and confidence in buckets! We talk about her peri-menopause experience so far and how an Olympian training and positive mindset, with the occasional day off, has helped her in life. Links: Website www.michellegriffithrobinsonoly.co.uk Instagram @mi...

'Bants' and Rants With Two Plant-based Eating, Partying Friends For Life.

August 06, 2021 13:14 - 59 minutes - 67.7 MB

In conversation with ... Officially Flexitarians Claudette aka 'Dimple' and Pamela aka 'Royalty P', long term friends and raving buddies with a shared love of plant-based food, eating out, partying and life!  We discuss starting a platform to uplift the Black Community during a global pandemic. Pamela talks about her open Myoectomy to treat Fibroids that led to her early onset menopause. Claudette discloses how chemo treatment for cancer brought her menopause on suddenly and unexpectedly. Li...

An Actors Life, Training Joy, A Musical Path...and Jaffa Cakes.

July 22, 2021 08:14 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB

In conversation with ... Judith Jacob, Actor , Writer, Fitness Trainer and Radio DJ. We discuss Grenada, Sarcoidosis in her family, Judith's love of training and eating healthily (although Jaffa cakes are life!) We talk about the importance of sisterhood when navigating change  and setting boundaries more often. Links: Judiths Instagram @Judithjacob1313 Conscious Radio   Nat Lue Baggage Reclaim Podcast  Sarcoidosis UK. We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consult a quali...

My Mum Going Through The Change Was Just Big People Tings!

July 07, 2021 18:44 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

In conversation with ... Lorna Hamilton-Brown MBE, full time Artist and Craftivist and bold lippy wearer based in Hastings, East Sussex. Dubbed 'The Banksy of Knitting', Lorna and I discuss the lack of menopausal vocabulary that made it difficult for her to understand her menopause transition - the importance of being able to join up all the dots and access appropriate treatment. We talk about her own creativity  and links to her positive mental wellbeing amidst global events. Links: Lorna H...

It's Not All 'Grumpy With A Fan' - I Want To TalkAbout The Icky Stuff!

June 23, 2021 11:20 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

In conversation with ... Natasha Landers, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Interior Designer and daughter of the late Ras Malachi - Spiritual Advisor to Bob Marley. We discuss her Endometriosis diagnosis and treatment by the medical profession, early onset Peri-Menopause and a welcome newborn surprise, the importance of talking more openly about the menopause in the Black community, the continued peddling of Black Trauma and how the past year has panned out. Links: Natashas Instagram @Unt...

House Music to Holistic Therapy and Dancing Out Your Prayers!

June 12, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 95.8 MB

In conversation with ...Carol Leeming MBE FRSA  - Proud 'Jam-tiguan', Leicesterian and multi-award winning, multi-disciplinary artist in literature, performing arts and digital media. Carol embarked on life changing Holistic practise after her teenage son was diagnosed with Lymphoma and shares her amazing, varied life journey since. This episode is dedicated to Carols late mother Zeta Clare Scott Nesbitt who transitioned days after we recorded this conversation. She was 99 years and 11 month...

"Cross Your Legs and Don't Mess About With Boys." Sex Ed 101.

May 26, 2021 21:27 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Welcome! Season Two begins with Karen Arthur in conversation with Nicola Brierley - Wife and mother of three, Founder of South London Vintage Clothing Store 'Little Sister' and proud Dominican and Peckham-ite.  Nicola is funny and frank on how she managed both a Diabetes diagnosis and the onset of her peri-menopause. We discuss the difficulties shielding due to some of her families medical issues during the pandemic against a backdrop of Black Lives Matter, a bereavement and anxiety brought ...

Reclaiming Menopause: Creativity, Curiosity and Connection.

April 21, 2021 20:54 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MB

In conversation with ...Eileen Bellot -  Writer, Director and Changemaker. Our final episode of Series 1. Dominican Eileen is an engaging storyteller. We talk lifestyle changes due to a combination of Menopause and T2 Diabetes. The importance of creativity and how this has helped her to enable other women from all backgrounds to talk about openly about menopause. She talks about her own lifestyle tweaks that help her menopause symptoms. Her connection with nature and her willingness to remai...

"But...are you SURE?!" Confessions of a Happy Post Menopausal Black Woman!

April 07, 2021 05:41 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MB

In conversation with ...Professor Laura Serrant OBE - Global diversity and Inclusive practice specialist, professional speaker, and experienced coach. Laura tells us about starting peri-menopause earlier than many and over preparing for the inevitable worse case scenario that never arrived. We talk about her background in sexual health, learning about her own body and her love of the slowing that lockdown life revealed. Laura's website www.lauraserrant.com Twitter @Lauraserrant Links: Pamela...

Working 9 to 5 amidst Menopausal Mayhem! From confusion to confidence with style!

March 22, 2021 19:28 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

In conversation with ...Fay Reid -  Executive assistant and founder of social media platform and blog 9to5menopause.  Always honest and to the point, Fay tells us about how her mothers Cancer diagnosis and sad passing brought her menopause symptoms to a head and how her own perseverance with HRT has given her life back. We talk workplace support, fun with fashion and discovering a love of weights. Fay's blog  www.9to5menopause.home.blog Instagram @9to5menopause Links: MagAsorb® magnesium ta...

"The sun came and sat down next to us!" Somebody DO something!

March 09, 2021 10:28 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MB

In conversation with ...Esther Poyer - Life coach, creative write and writing workshop facilitator. Esther's website  www.estherpoyer.com Instagram/Twitter @thelivingfruits Etsy shop thelivingfruitsshop Links: Black History Boot Camp @GirlTrek Hot flush magnet www.ladycare-uk.com Staebroek Market Guyana. We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consult a qualified health professional before trying any of the steps mentioned within this episode. Opinions are speakers own. Edit...

Trees, Words and Hope. Welcoming the light between the cracks.

February 23, 2021 22:07 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB

Karen Arthur in conversation with Jackee Holder - Coach Facilitator, Author of 4 books, journalling expert, nature lover and tree enthusiast shares her story. Jackee's website http://www.jackeeholder.com/ Instagram @Jackeeholderinspires Latest book  Writing with Fabulous Trees Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, Christiane Northrup White Supremacy in the Coaching Industry, Dream and Do Podcast by Nicola Rae-Wickham Sarah Blondin meditations on Insight Timer app Deepak Chopra 21 days of ...

Why 'Cute and Muted' Deserves the BOOT!

January 16, 2021 23:11 - 54 minutes - 101 MB

In Episode 6 I chat with Image and Business Consultant, Trainer and Pastor, Evelyn Femi-Paul. Evelyn, who 'proudly Nigerian', shares her early menopause experience that led her to believe she had 'escaped' symptoms. Oh how wrong she was! They arrived years later! But with research and lifestyle changes Evelyn started to feel better and decided to speak up. She founded Menopause Diva in May 2020 to help other women avoid her experience and navigate menopause more smoothly. I hope you find s...

From Script writing to sun salutations! Yoga for every BODY!

January 01, 2021 21:11 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Oh just two black UK based women in their fifties talking about menopause. No biggie! Fashion Creative and Embracer of Life, Karen Arthur chats with…London based ex Scriptwriter now Senior Yoga teacher, Paula Hines, who takes us through her peri-menopause experience and how her yoga knowledge helps her and others navigate her symptoms. Topics include grief, Anxiety, UK lockdown, BLM, Diversity in Yoga spaces and more. We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consult a qualified...

Life, death, grief, change...and joy...on repeat!

December 18, 2020 22:46 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Relationship expert and veteran podcast host, Natalie Lue of Baggage Reclaim takes us through her peri-menopause experience so far. We talk disappearing coils(!), night sweats and a four month marathon training regime that eventually brought Nat to an abrupt halt. RUDE by neccessary. At times hilarious and never dull, Nat gives us some life affirming advice worth a repeat listen. We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consult a qualified health professional before trying any ...

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