Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk

Workplace support for menopause continues to evolve, but there is still a gap between what organisations believe is adequate and what employees actually need. In this episode, we welcome Deborah Garlick, founder and CEO of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace and the driving force behind the Menopause Friendly and Menstruation Friendly Accreditations. Drawing on more than a decade of experience,...

Our bodies are designed to move, they need to move in order to stay healthy. If you’re trying to manage menopausal symptoms, movement can be a life changer. For the latest episode of The Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk Podcast, Julie Robinson from Move it or Lose it joins Dr Heather Currie MBE and Ruth Devlin. A former PE teacher, Julie has spent her career translating research into practical, inclu...

Menopause myths vs Reality Heather and Ruth cut through the misinformation and get the facts on menopause symptom management with leading UK endocrinologist Dr. Annice Mukherjee to separate sense from the "bonkers" advice out there. We recap on the menopause transition, understanding how hormones shift and eventually reach a stable equilibrium. We explore the bigger picture - why overall health, s...

The last of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is: Women experience menopause in the same way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eleventh of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is: Testosterone is the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle when it comes to HRT. Links: Testosterone. The Role of Testosterone and HRT : Menopause Matters   and   Testosterone… what you really need to know! - Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

The tenth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is: HRT is expensive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ninth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is: You have to choose either a complementary therapy, or an alternative option or HRT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eighth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is: You can’t get pregnant if you’re taking HRT. Link: Contraception for older women before menopause : Menopause Matters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seventh of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is: Everything is new with menopause, in particular HRT these days. It’s all changed. Links: 27-WHC-FACTSHEET-HRT-Doses-NOV2022-A.pdf    and   The basics about HRT and much more. - Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sixth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is: Menopause marks the end of a good sex life. Link: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/womens-health/later-years-around-50-years-and-over/menopause-and-post-menopause-health/sexual-wellbeing-intimacy-and-menopause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fifth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is: You can only be on HRT for 5 years. Link: Estrogens in Menopause - What is HRT : Menopause Matters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fourth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is: Menopause only happens in your 50s. Link: Menopause Symptoms - what happens and when : Menopause Matters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The third of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is: HRT only delays the menopause. Link: Vaginal dryness during menopause: Treatments: Menopause Matters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is: HRT only delays the menopause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is: "All women find menopause affects their libido and sex drive for the worst." Link: Sexual wellbeing, intimacy and menopause | NHS inform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss the important role that community pharmacists (CPs) play in everyday frontline healthcare. To help us take a deep dive into this multifaceted role we were delighted to be joined by Rebecca Wicks, a clinical Pharmacist who specialises in Menopause & Lifestyle Medicine. After listening to this episode you’ll realise why, at the start, we mentioned that the praises of t...

Migraines are an incredibly debilitating symptom. What’s it all about, is there a link with the menopause transition and if so, what can we do about it? To help us make sense of everything we were delighted to be joined by Professor Anne MacGregor who specialises in headaches & migraines, alongside women’s health. During this episode Anne dispels myths and misinformation, breaks everything dow...

Raising awareness… generating interest…providing education…we have seen a huge change in recent years amongst men with many genuinely seeking more information on how best to support partners at home and colleagues within the workplace. There is, however, always room for improvement! To help us discuss this important topic we’re delighted to have on as a guest Nic Elliot who wears two hats at Acton...

During this episode Heather and our guest Dr Clare Spencer do an amazing job of simplifying this incredibly complex topic. You might be thinking…mmm…not the sexiest topic to listen to but, please do because by the end not only will you have a greater understanding about blood tests but you’ll also be reminded about a few basics - understanding how other unmeasurable factors influence your symptoms...

Getting a good night’s sleep…something we all need to prioritise for our health & wellbeing, but especially if we’re going through, (what can be), a turbulent hormonal transition – the Menopause. When we hit those zzzs there’s a lot going on - a multitude of restorative processes…tissue growth & repair, brain recovery & rest, memory consolidation…an endless list. Your job is to give yo...

Lifestyle medicine, how simple tweaks and nudges to lifestyle choices can have a huge impact on helping to manage symptoms associated with the menopause. We invited Dr Barbara Phipps on to help us unpick what lifestyle medicine is all about. What are the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine which help support health & wellbeing…we discuss how they are all interconnected. It’s not a case of choosing...

This episode we start the conversation about this incredibly challenging and often misunderstood topic. Much more work needs to be done in this area within communities and within healthcare. To help us navigate our way through the many issues women can face we are delighted to welcome onto the podcast Dr Shasi Prasad a GP, BMS accredited Advanced Menopause Specialist and Women’s Integrative &...

Continuing the conversation we started in Series 3 episode 5 about the 5 gynaecological cancers, this episode we delve into the complex topics of taking HRT after having cancer, why some women might consider having risk reducing surgery, when is it appropriate to get tested for altered genes and how would you know. To chat through these topics with us and much more we are delighted to welcome back...

In Series 3, episode 1, we tackled the macronutrients and glucose spikes as well as a reminder about a few basics we should all be remembering. This time we take a dive into the topic of micronutrients. Why some women might need a wee boost in certain areas going through this transitional stage of life and which nutrients are we actually talking about… the ones that can have an impact on symptoms...

Testosterone…a word which conjures up certain expectations for some women alongside causing additional confusion for others. In this episode we set a few things straight for you and to help us do that we were delighted to chat with Professor Susan Davis, the renowned leading specialist and researcher on this topic. This episode once again reinforces the need for evidence based, trusted information...