Take A Breath

This week on the podcast, I speak to Dani Binnington.  At just 33, Dani had three daughters under the age of four when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.  At 39, Dani had her ovaries removed, finding herself in a surgically onset menopause by the time she turned 40.  Dani’s story is filled with valuable insights and a genuine understanding of the emotional and physical cha...

How many times do you walk into a room and completely forget why you went there in the first place?  Or maybe you’ve struggled to find the words you wanted to say.  Or perhaps you’ve missed an important appointment because you forgot all about it.  If these situations resonate with you, rest assured that you're not alone. Many women encounter these everyday challenges because brain fog is a w...

As we transition through menopause, we realise that our bodies start to behave differently, especially when it comes to exercise.  Quite often, what used to get us results in the past, no longer seems to work, which ultimately affects our quality of life. So I’m thrilled to have Dr Maria Luque as my guest this week, as she is an expert in fitness and menopause, with over 20 years of hands-on fitne...

It's very easy to feel like things are spiralling out our our control as we go through perimenopause.  With so many changes going on physically and emotionally, life can feel chaotic. Add into the mix a visit to a doctor who doesn’t give you the answers you so desperately need, it's hardly surprising that many women are feeling anything but empowered as they go through this stage of life...

HRT is talked about a lot when it comes to menopause and it can be a really difficult decision whether or not it’s right for you.  In my opinion, HRT complements all the other things you're doing to manage your menopause; it’s not a magic pill, although for some it literally can be a life saver. The most important thing you can do is GET INFORMED so that you can make the right choice for you....

Menopause weight gain affects 50% of us!  While it’s not inevitable, a combination of hormonal, metabolic and social influences all combine to contribute to up to a 10kg gain for many women. The good news is that it can be reversed which is what I discuss with this week's guest award-winning Registered Dietitian, Nigel Denby. Over the past 20 years Nigel has worked with thousands of women to...

Have you found yourself lying in bed recently, worrying about how exhausted you'll feel the next day due to your inability to fall asleep?  It’s the worst feeling and one that so many of us experience as we go through perimenopause. In fact, sleep disturbances are among the most common symptoms of perimenopause, with 40-60% of women reporting difficulty staying asleep and waking up more frequ...

I can't believe that this episode marks my 100th year of doing this podcast!!! To celebrate I have put together a special compilation of some of my favourite clips. Let me know what you think and I'd love to know what  your favourite episode has been? This episode features clips from the following: https://www.instagram.com/luinluland/ https://www.instagram.com/yourmenopausegp/ https://w...

If you suffer with daytime sleepiness, unsatisfactory sleep or have been told that you  snore, then there is a  good chance that how you breathe isn't as efficient as it could be.   This is important because how we breathe affects our health and well-being and can particularly affect us during perimenopause and menopause. Studies show that the menopausal transition is significantly associated...

Have you found yourself wondering recently "Is this it?"   Is there a niggle inside telling you that there's more to life but you just don't know what it is? As we approach midlife, there are many reasons why so many of us start to search for more meaning and fulfillment in life, aka, our purpose. There are a huge number of benefits to having a purpose.  In fact, research has s...

In this episode, I'm joined by physiotherapist and owner of the One Life Clinic in Brighton, Helen Patten, to discuss osteoporosis, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly women. In fact 1 in 2 women will break a bone after menopause!  The good news is that osteoporosis can be prevented with some simple lifestyle changes.  Join us in this conversation where we talk...

What we eat, how we move, how we manage our stress and how much sleep we get all determine our experience of peri/menopause. Most of us know what we 'should' be doing but actually doing the things is a whole different ball game.   So imagine if you could change your unwanted habits and behaviours really quickly! Well, with hypnotherapy you can. Hypnosis is a powerful tool which can help...

The relationship you have with yourself is the most important relationship you'll ever have yet is one that so many of us neglect. A lack of self love can have a significant impact on both your physical and mental health, causing a whole range of issues such as low self esteem, difficulty in forming healthy relationships and negative self talk. The good news is that this relationship can be r...

When I discovered the reason behind the low mood, the brain fog, the terrible sleep, the mood swings and the achey joints,  I was enraged that I didn't know that all this was due to perimenopause  and that I didn't know anything about it.   And I'm certainly not the only one. Women all over the world have had enough of the secrecy, myths and taboo of menopause and have decided  it&a...

Do you find that your negative brain chatter has gone into overdrive since you've hit perimenopause? Well, you're certainly not alone as a drop in hormones exacerbates our existing brain chatter. In this week's solo episode I talk to you about that brain chatter, that ‘itty bitty shitty committee’ as I like to call it.  Those voices that keep us up in the middle of the night, that t...

Ever get the feeling that the world thinks you're past it and it’s time to give up on your hopes and dreams and fade quietly into the background? Thankfully this outdated old fashioned narrative is being put to bed by women like  Stepahanie Oram, who is my guest this week on The Positive Perimenopause Podcast.    Having never read any erotic fiction, Stephanie decided to write her own humorou...

I honestly believe that balancing our blood sugar levels is probably one of the most important things we can do at perimenopause! 90% of us suffer from too much glucose in our system - and most of us don't know it. This affects not only our long term health but also affects how we experience peri/menopause. Brain fog, mood swings, weight gain, heart palpitations, anxiety, irritability and man...

Despite every moment in the day being accounted for, you never get to the end of your 'to do' list and your energy levels are on the floor affecting everyone around you. Sound familiar? But when you learn to manage your energy effectively, you achieve more, you're more present for the people you love and life is definitely more enjoyable. You'll also be able to tune into your i...

We know the subject of menopause has been a taboo for too long but so too is spinsterhood. It's outrageous that women are still made to feel ashamed of living a life on their own, often feeling inadequate, "less than" or a failure. But my guest this week, the brilliant Podcaster and Mindset Coach Lucy Meggeson, shows us that it doesn't have to be this way. Lucy is 47, single, c...

Imagine if there was a simple, easy and cheap technique that could help you sleep better, feel less anxious and reduce hot flushes. Well, the good news is there is and it's called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) aka Tapping. Tapping has been proven to reduce stress, lower cortisol, improve sleep, reduce anxiety and hot flushes, relieve pain, increase productivity, release past trauma and so...

Are you clear on what your values are? As we move through life, our values change, particularly during perimenopause! Knowing our values is SO important because it enables us to show up in a way that is fully aligned to who we are and helps us to reach our goals. Quite simply, when we're living our values, we feel good. They help us to make decisions easily as well as focus on moving towards...

From soothing hot flushes to smoothing your mood, taking Omega-3 fish oil benefits the menopause. But like many supplements, finding a brand you can trust isn’t easy. In fact, it’s very difficult. When you’re taking something for your health and wellbeing, you need to know it’s doing you good, not potential harm, and this was a driving factor for this week’s podcast guest, Melanie Lawson, when she...

Midlife is a busy time for so many of us.  We are the masters of the juggle of life!  Family, relationships, kids, careers - it's a lot!  Yet women have fought hard to 'have it all' but often having it all leaves us feeling exhausted and depleted. Let's not forget also that midlife is a time of change: our bodies, our relationships, kids leave home etc.  And so much change can...

There's now no doubt that good bacteria that reside in our digestive tract are inextricably linked to wellbeing and good health.  But what influence does the gut have on perimenopause symptoms? This week I'm joined by registered nutritionist and health writer Emma Bardwell to find out. Emma specialises in women's health and has a particular interest in menopause and perimenopause an...

Even it it feels hard to imagine, I know that it's absolutely possible for you to feel like YOU again in 2023.   It's the year to make perimenopause a positive experience and I am here to help you. A new year is a great opportunity to reflect on what you actually want to achieve for your health and wellness but it's important not to get caught up in the 'unrealistic new year, n...