Karen O‘Connor

Life After Menopause

Society EN ↓ 217 episodes

Menopause, Marriage & Motherhood - Every woman will experience at least one of those things but all of us experience life through a female lens. And midlife, with its physical, emotional and lifestyle changes, often demands that we take stock of our lives and look at everything in different ways. Join me, Karen O’Connor, and my guests each week as we take an in-depth look topics close to home such as health, families, finances and our changing relationships, to wider issues such as women’s rights, equality and stress in the workplace. If you’ve asked the question or thought about something to...

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Karen O‘Connor

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Society

Latest episode

Feb 20, 2024

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Episodes

Pain and Prejudice: A Call to Arms for Women and Their Bodies 19.10.2021

‘Women are in pain, all through their bodies; they're in pain with their periods, and while having sex… And many are so, so tired … But women's pain is all too often dismissed, their illnesses misdiagnosed or ignored.‘ Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep102

Why Old Wives Tales might lead to a better understanding of medicine 12.10.2021

Why does modern medicine dismiss ‘old fashioned’ herbal remedies as not efficacious? Are ‘old wives tales’ all nonsense? Find out why there is actually little difference between modern medicine and the traditional herbal remedies. Find out more: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep101

Why Logic Never Wins An Argument With A Fanatic with Ryan O‘Connor 07.10.2021

We’ve all been talked over, ignored, sidestepped or ridiculed when we’ve tried to point out the flaws in the logic of a person who’s wrapped up in and inflamed by conspiracy theories. This is why. Connect with us here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep201

How to recognise a cult by the words they use 05.10.2021

Laura Conti discusses the similarities between fundamentalist religious sects and the QAnon conspiracy theorists. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep100

How to raise strong and confident daughters 28.09.2021

Raising confident, strong women is never an easy job, but it can be particularly difficult when girls are being constantly bombarded by the idea of female 'perfection'. Here’s how to do it. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep99

The Pioneering Change Room That Transforms More Than Just Your Style 21.09.2021

The change room that refurbishes your entire life, from your wardrobe to your purpose to your business and career with Scarlett Vespa. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep98  

When being tolerant becomes intolerable 16.09.2021

“The paradox of tolerance states that if a society is tolerant without limit, its ability to be tolerant is eventually seized or destroyed by the intolerant.”* Join Ryan O’Connor and I for this discussion: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep200 *Wikipedia

What to do when you’re overweight, depressed and unmotivated with Lisa Curry 14.09.2021

What’s it like when someone who’s been to the Olympics three times goes through midlife and menopause? How do they handle it? Is it different to what ‘normal’ women experience? Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep97  

How to have an amazing sex life at any age 07.09.2021

Ups and downs in our desire for and enjoyment of sex are all part of a woman’s life, it seems, and sexual problems are little understood – or openly discussed – by either gender. Jacquie Olliver specialises in helping both women and men overcome those problems. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep96

How to feel great about the way you look 31.08.2021

Body shame is real for many women no matter what our age. Find out what one woman is doing to help change that. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep95

How to feel great about the way you look with Susie Taaffe 31.08.2021

Body shame is real for many women no matter what our age. Find out what one woman is doing to help change that. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep95

How to get rid of your menopause symptoms 24.08.2021

What if all the menopause symptoms that most Western women experience are common, but they're not normal? What if there's a way to get rid of them? Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep94

How to survive your midlife crisis with Dr Karen Phillip 17.08.2021

Why is it that as we hit midlife, all those little things that we’ve put up with for years suddenly become intolerable? Why is it that people in their late 50’s and early 60’s are the fastest growing age group for divorce? Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep93

So you think you know how to breathe? 10.08.2021

What if all those colds, blocked noses, sore throats, have had a negative impact on our ability to breathe properly. Eva Knorles explains to us how we can notice how we breathe and how to change it. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep92

How to be stylish regardless of your age 03.08.2021

Why is it that we can have a wardrobe stuffed with clothes, yet still feel like we have absolutely nothing to wear? Imogen Lamport tells us how we can move beyond this and transform our wardrobe. Connect with Imogen here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep91

How to inspire everyone you meet 27.07.2021

Find out how you can inspire everyone you meet and leave each person in a better place. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep90

The best way to support teens through emotional trauma 20.07.2021

Despite the fact that young people today have life easier and better than ever before, there is a growing incidence of youth depression, anxiety & suicide. This is how you can support them. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep89_

How To Manage Your Hormones, Health, and Happiness During Menopause 13.07.2021

Why is it, when we reach menopause, all of a sudden the food we’ve eaten for the previous forty-odd years makes us feel bloated? Nutritionist Liz Ward explains why that happens and what we can do about it. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep88_

How to go to bed feeling like you've done the very best that you can with Terri Vincent 06.07.2021

One of the worst things about midlife is lying in bed at night overwhelmed by that feeling of guilt and shame. Find out how to go to sleep feeling like you've done your very best and be a role model to your grown up children. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_87

How to do everything in Two Shakes of a Lamb's Tail 29.06.2021

Danielle Hawkins is a country vet, who also runs a cattle & sheep farm with her husband, all while bringing up two kids and finding the time to write not one but five best selling novels. Listen now to find out how and connect with Danielle here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep86

Why It’s So Difficult To Leave An Abusive Relationship 22.06.2021

We're often left wondering why people don't just leave what's clearly a toxic relationship. After 20 years of working in that field, Dr Erica Bowen sheds a bit of light on things. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep85

Why Women Stay In Abusive Relationships with Dr Erica Bowen (Part 1) 15.06.2021

With the increase in domestic violence thanks to the lockdown, I thought I'd ask an expert about how women (and some men) got into abusive relationships and why they stay in them. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/mmm_ep84 and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE

What happens when your child gets a head injury 08.06.2021

Brain injuries are hidden. You can see a broken arm or a bruise, but the damage that can be caused when you hit your head is life changing. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep83

Why Midlife Women Are The Forgotten Generation with Dr Wendy Sweet 01.06.2021

In part 2 of this super rare interview, Dr Wendy Sweet opens up about how midlife women are the FORGOTTEN GENERATION. Dr Sweet has dedicated her life to figuring out what goes on during menopause, why we gain weight, why we need to change the food we eat and the way we exercise and why we can have so much difficulty sleeping. In this rare interview, she shares all her knowledge. Connect with Dr Sw...

How to Avoid Weight Gain and Sleeplessness during Menopause 25.05.2021

According to Dr Wendy Sweet, midlife women are the FORGOTTEN GENERATION. She's dedicated her life to figuring out what goes on during menopause, why we gain weight, why we need to change the food we eat and the way we exercise and why we can have so much difficulty sleeping. In part one of this rare interview, she shares her knowledge. Connect with Dr Sweet here: http://bit.ly/mmm_ep81

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