Menopause Whilst Black
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsOpening 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.
Menopause Whilst Black favourite tunes Spotify playlist
Join the @Menopause Whilst Black conversation on Instagram.
Artwork: Kareem Arthur
Music: The Garden State by @audiobinger
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Episodes
Why 'Cute and Muted' Deserves the BOOT!
January 16, 2021 23:11 - 54 minutes - 101 MBIn 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 MBOh 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 MBRelationship 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 ...
Pommy and peri-menopause - You can take the girl out of Slough...
November 27, 2020 18:06 - 50 minutes - 92.8 MBKaren talks to UK born Australia based Stylist and thrifted fashion expert Julia Browne about accidentally discovering she was in peri-menopause during lockdown. We chat about brain fog, what happened when she consulted her male doctor, the nuances of being black in Australia and and how she has found sisterhood within the Melbourne fashion community. We hope you find something that resonates. Remember to consult a qualified health professional before trying any of the steps mentioned within...
Shape shifting, 'Rona boobies and US Elections during a global pandemic
November 06, 2020 22:22 - 59 minutes - 110 MBOh just two black women in their fifties talking about menopause. No biggie! A lil' swerve. Fashion Creative Karen Arthur chats with Omishade Burney-Scott founder of The Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause and social activist about Fire signs, moving out of debt, late motherhood and the onset of Peri-menopause. We talk about her elders and their kitchen conversations, raising politically aware sons during the USA election race and Covid concerns. We also cover dating as an older woman a...
"I sat down for five years" Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to radical self care.
October 26, 2020 13:23 - 50 minutes - 91.5 MBOh just two black UK based women in their fifties talking about menopause. No biggie! First episode! Fashion Creative and Embracer of Life, Karen Arthur chats with Women's Health and Hormone Coach, Personal Trainer and co-author Pamela Windle about grief, Lockdown, Black Lives Matter and how her radical approach to self care helped her heal from a debilitating illness. Pamela shares her extraordinary journey to wellness and all the bits in between. Her Jamaican parents chance meeting on th...
Menopause Whilst Black
October 08, 2020 19:33 - 2 minutes - 6.85 MBOpening 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. Menopause Whilst Black favourite tunes Spotify playlist Join the @Menopause Whilst Black conversation on Instagram. Artwork:...