Happy Hormones Podcast

There's so much attention (deservedly) on the menopause right now, which is great news! But as menopause is still regarded as something that happens in your fifties, we really need to be talking about 'peri-menopause'. These are the transition years from when your hormones start to change (as early as your 30's) right up to your final period. And 80% of women can suffer symptoms ranging from mild...

I'm really proud to be supporting new brand FEWE and their stunning range of products to help women in every stage of their cycle. What I really love is that they are all about educating women about how their bodies work, so that they feel more empowered. And that's what we're all about at Happy Hormones too! I caught up with founder Rebekah Hall, and skin expert Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe to find out more...

While we only need a small amount of zinc, it's incredibly important! It's not only vital for our immune system, DNA repair, vision, taste, smell, growth and healing, it's also REALLY important for your hormones. And it's something that your body can't store so you need to be getting it every day, either through your diet or supplements. Find out more and do contact us if you need help with your h...

When I say the words 'pelvic floor' do you immediately draw upwards down below?? We know that it's important to look after it, but it's not just about doing your Kegel exercises. In fact it's so much more than that. Did you know your posture and breathing can make a huge difference to your pelvic heath? Yoga and pelvic floor expert Linda Stephens is on a mission to educate us all about our pelvic...

Bloating is one of the most common symptoms we hear from our female clients, especially for women with PMS or going through perimenopause and beyond. Whatever your experience of bloating, it's an indication that your gut is not happy, so it's worth finding out what might be causing it so that you can address it and feel comfortable again. Do contact us if you need help with either testing or 1-1 s...

Out of all the B vitamins, Vitamin B12 is the one you need to keep an eye on. Especially if you're suffering from symptoms such as; fatigue, weakness, dizziness, numb or tingling hands/feet, brain fog/memory loss, depression, confusion, blurred vision and more. Adequate B12 is so critial for your brain, nervous system, heart, energy levels and more. Find out more in this video and contact us for s...

Do you know what Conscious Leadership means? I didn't until I met Marika Messager. She had a very successful career in the City until she realised something was missing. She went on a journey of self development and discovered her true purpose. She has since helped many others to become more self aware and therefore become better leaders whether that's of themselves or others. She's on a mission t...

Hair loss is a really common and upsetting symptom for women over 40. It's perfectly normal to lose a bit of hair when you brush it or wash it, but when quite a bit is coming out or you're losing clumps of hair in patches over your head, then you need to take notice. There are a number of common causes for female hair loss, and luckily lots you can do to rectify it. If you're looking to find the r...

Do you know your B vitamins and why you need to get enough? There are 8 essential B vitamins and they all work very hard to give us energy, balanced moods, hormone harmony, stress resilience, good immunity and liver function, and a happy body in general! Here's my guide to your B vitamins, the health benefits, how to get them from food and the right supplement forms to look for. Do get in touch if...

Working with women’s hormones day in day out, I get asked a lot about HRT and in particular about the benefits and safety. Whether you can or want to take HRT, the most important thing is that it's YOUR choice based on good information. Informed, personal choice is what every woman deserves. Hope this helps you decide what's right for you. And of course, do contact us if you're not feeling 100% (w...

Did you know we have all these invisible hormone wreckers around us? They're called Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in the science world (just google them and you'll find thousands of studies on them!). And they're in things we eat, drink, inhale and put on our bodies every single day. But if we're aware of the big ones, we can do something to minimise our exposure and therefore any damage to our a...

After a long and successful entrepreneurial career in the field of diversity and talent management. Heather had big ideas for her 50’s. Along with her friend Sam, they were ready to do a 'Thelma and Louise' and have new adventures (minus the final driving off the cliff!). But menopause had other ideas. They were both hit like a brick wall. And neither of them had any idea what was happening. After...

I learnt about the 80/20 rule and decided to adopt it as soon as I started nutrition college! Why? Because I didn't want to give up my 3 favourite things; coffee, chocolate and red wine! So when I read about this way of approaching health, I was thrilled that I could have my treats and still be healthy. Find out how it could save you a lot of stress too! Don't forget to contact us if you want more...

It's not the most sexy or advanced topic, so we often take it for granted that people are drinking enough water. It's pretty basic, right? But it's so easy to get it wrong. Especially as we get older. Many of us are walking around dehydrated! And that can have huge repercussions on our health (and hormones!). Here's my confession, and tips on how to drink enough water for optimal health. If you ne...

Brain fog is one of the most common complaints in my over 50 friends. Losing your train of thought, forgetting people's names or having trouble concentrating or making decisions. It can feel like you're losing your mind, and thats pretty scary. But for most of us this is just brain fog. And the good news is that although we can't always regain our 20 year old brains, there is so much we can do to...

After a near death experience on her 30th birthday, Sarah Aspinall changed her life. She turned her back on her successful law career, and pursued her passion of dancing. As a trained dancer and ballet teacher, she now helps busy women in their 40’s and beyond to get fit and healthy with her ballet inspired workouts and mindset coaching techniques. Her mission is to break the barriers around balle...

If you're over 40 and suffering with fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, weight gain, low mood or hair loss, you absolutely need to get your thyroid checked out. Not only does your thyroid often struggle with age, but it's also affected by stress, nutrient deficiencies, gut health, toxins and even your genetic make up. The problem is that standard testing is woefully inadequate. It doesn't look at the wh...

On World Meditation Day, I'm talking to Laura Coleman, founder of Be Modern Meditation about why meditation can be such an important tool to keep us calm and sane in what can be a crazy world! Laura transformed her life when she discovered the power of meditation. She went from feeling like she was 'nothing', to being able to fully reconnect with her purpose and true identity. I hope you are inspi...

In Mental Health Awareness week, I'm talking about the link between mental health issues and menopause. For many women, symptoms are still getting mixed up and often misdiagnosed. Menopause is not just about hot flushes! The mental health symptoms of menopause are just as common, if not more so. The good news is that if you balance your hormones, you've got a good chance of improving how you feel....

Rebekah Brown is the founder and chief guinea pig at MPowder. Stopped in her tracks by peri-menopause in her 40’s, Rebekah was turned away by her GP as ‘too young’ so she started doing her own research. Determined to find something to help her she got really curious. She learned about the biochemical changes the female body goes through in menopause and discovered the nutrients women needed during...

With our adrenals taking a bashing these days, we need to prioritise our rest and relaxation. But what does rest mean to you? Lying on the sofa watching Netflix? Well according to Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith, "many of us are suffering from a rest deficit, because we do not understand the power of rest....The result is a culture of high achieving, high producing, chronically tired, burned out individua...

Adrenal fatigue is a term used a lot for stress and burn out. It's not a recognised medical condition but it's definitely something we need to be aware of and do something about if we're heading that way! The good news is that we can avoid and recover from it with some radical self care. Contact us if you'd like to know more about our hormone testing; www.happyhormonesforlife.com/contact

If you're suffering from IBS, you may feel like that's your lot. You've got to put up with it for the rest of your life. That's because there's really no cure in the medical world. IBS is not even a disease, it's actually a set of symptoms that are NOT the result of a recognised disease (like bowel cancer or Inflammatory Bowel Disease). Once you've been diagnosed with IBS, you're pretty much left...

When Sara Price first spoke to me, she was totally burnt out. She had been burnt out before, but this time was different. She was not only physically exhausted but she had severe brain fog and memory loss that was really scaring her. After doing some testing with us, she discovered why she was feeling so awful. Listen to her amazing transformation from burnt out to being able to launch her own bus...

Dr Wendy Denning is a Harley St GP who is passionate about female health. She's also the Doctor we refer women to if they need medical support over and above diet, lifestyle and supplement advice. This is an interview we did as part of a series called Embrace Midlife & Menopause. We talked about female health and menopause; what symptoms she sees in her practice, AND the real truth about HRT - wha...