We Missed The Memo

Dr Jo Sewell on the truth about menopause, HRT, symptoms and taking back control Menopause has become one of the most talked-about subjects in women’s health; but how much do we actually understand about what happens to our bodies? In this episode of We Missed The Memo , Leanne is joined by Dr Jo Sewell , a doctor and women’s hormone health specialist at Newson Clinic, for a frank and eye-opening...

Your Birth, Your Body, Your Rules: Tess the Birth Doula on Taking Back Your Power What if we stopped thinking about birth as something that simply happens to women? In this episode of We Missed The Memo, Leanne is joined by Tess, a Birth Doula, for a conversation about pregnancy, birth, preparation and, most importantly, feeling informed and empowered when it comes to your own body and your own ch...

Her Patient Had A Stammer for Years... Then Everything Changed in One EMDR Session | Dr Alexandra Button Can unresolved trauma affect us in ways we never imagine? In this weeks episode of We Missed The Memo , I sit down with Dr Alexandra Button , Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant and Trainer, to explore one of the world's most effective evidence-based therapies for trau...

How do you leave someone you love... when leaving could put your life at even greater risk? It's one of the most common questions survivors of domestic abuse hear: "Why didn't you just leave?" But as Emily Rose Holman explains in this powerful and emotional conversation, the reality is far more complex. In this episode of We Missed The Memo, Emily shares her deeply personal sto...

Aesthetics are everywhere. From Botox and filler to skin boosters and anti-ageing treatments, cosmetic procedures have become part of everyday life for millions of women. But behind the perfectly filtered Instagram posts and flawless before-and-afters lies an industry that many people know very little about. In this eye-opening episode of We Missed The Memo , I sit down with experienced aesthetics...

Navigating the SEND system can feel overwhelming, isolating and, at times, impossible. In this episode of We Missed The Memo , I sit down with experienced SENDCo Hannah Dillon for an honest conversation about what really happens behind the scenes in schools. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your journey, waiting for an assessment, battling for an EHCP, or simply trying to understand your ch...

For many women, becoming a mother comes with a certain fairytale story. But for so many the reality is much different. In this powerful and deeply honest episode of We Missed The Memo, we sit down with Julie and Danielle, two amazing mums raising autistic daughters, to talk about the realities of parenting a child with additional needs. We discuss the emotions that many parents are afraid to say o...

The Day Luna Died Was The Day Her Legacy Was Born: The Story Behind Luna’s Fund Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around baby loss, stillbirth, neonatal death, grief and bereavement. In this deeply moving episode of We Missed The Memo , Leanne sits down with Aimee Green, founder of Luna’s Fund, to share the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter Luna and how that unimaginable...

This is the conversation nobody ever thinks they’ll need… until they do. In this deeply emotional episode of We Missed The Memo, we’re talking about miscarriage, molar pregnancy and stillbirth… and the babies who were loved long before they ever arrived. “The Babies We Never Got To Bring Home” is a raw and honest conversation about pregnancy loss, grief, trauma, motherhood and the life changing re...

What happens when grief becomes purpose? In this emotional episode of We Missed The Memo , we sit down with Liv to talk about losing her mum to breast cancer, and how that devastating loss inspired her passion for helping other women through her work with CoppaFeel!. This isn’t just a conversation about breast cancer. It’s a conversation about daughters, families, fear, early detection, body aware...

Today on We Missed The Memo , we’re joined by Vicky to share her breast cancer story, from the mammogram that caught it to the reality of navigating diagnosis, treatment, fear, family life and everything that comes after the words: “It’s cancer.” This episode is honest, emotional and incredibly important. We talk about: • The mammogram that changed everything • Symptoms, screening & early dete...

What if the voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough… was never actually yours to begin with?  This week, I sit down with Hypnotherapist Georgia (@positivechangewithgeorgia) to unpack the beliefs so many women carry quietly for years. The body shame. The self sabotage. The constant feeling of needing to be “better” before you can finally feel worthy. We talk about how hypnotherapy wor...

They said it was anxiety. They said it was nothing. They said she was overthinking it. They were wrong. In this episode of We Missed The Memo , we hear the real story behind a Parkinson’s diagnosis that didn’t come easily… or quickly. From being dismissed over the phone to finally being taken seriously, this is a conversation about what happens when women’s symptoms don’t fit the textbook… and get...

We learnt how to avoid pregnancy… but not how our hormones actually work. We were told to track our weight… but not our cycle, our stress, or our health. We were given Google… instead of real answers, real research and real support. This is the memo we all missed!! In this pilot episode of We Missed The Memo, Women's Health Coach and owner of Lean With Leanne - Leanne Bierton shares why she’s...