Moving Through Menopause

This episode I chat with Christiana T Johnson; a certified fitness and nutrition coach. Fertility challenges are not just the domain of women and Christiana works with couples from conception to post delivery. Christiana and I are passionate about the health benefits of movement. We share our own experiences of health challenges and open the lid on this emotive and still somewhat taboo subject of...

Sune and I are chatting about how our morning routine can be more mindful. Are you going about your morning routine on autopilot? No time to take in the aroma of our morning coffee? Eating toast as you run out the door? Who cares and does it really matter? Join us to hear about how we can bring mindfulness into our lives. Grab a cuppa and take 5 or head out for a stroll and enjoy some me time on u...

Dicky tummy? Bloating? (nice word for farts) indigestion? and much more. What is going on in our gut and what can we do to help ourselves? Join me and Nutritionist Brittany Pearse as we chat all about gut bacteria; the good, the bad and the ugly. We tackle gut health and how does it change through menopause? How is this related to the health of the rest of the body? I learn more about probiotics a...

Checkout this podcast where I chatted with health and wellness coach NIkki Chamberlain to find out the secrets to jumpstart your lifestyle rejuvenation. Some great suggestions and giggles. Join the girls to learn the tricks of the trade. Grab your ear buds and take a stroll or settle down with a cup of herbal tea. (Disclaimer: any advice we provide in this podcast is for information only, and if y...

Alcohol getting the better of you? Think back to this time last year and If it wasn’t toilet rolls you were stockpiling then alcohol came a close second if the photos posted on facebook were anything to go by. Could you go a day a week a month a year without alcohol? I am a non-drinker and have been for most of my adult life for one reason or another. My guest Anne gilkes began to think she might...

Join me and Physiotherapist Gwynn Wallace as we dig deeper into how we can breathe better to feel better. Dysfunctional breathing disorders create chronic changes in the breathing pattern and result in breathlessness and a whole host of other symptoms that can occur in the absence of lung or heart disease. These include sleep disturbance, fatigue, chest pain around the breastbone and throat tightn...

I was keen to find out why my soprano voice has turned against me in middle age and to discover strategies to cajole it back to life. This conversation with opera singer and singing teacher Rebecca Reid will shed some light on how ageing affects how your voice sounds and how your vocal cords perform. So it stands to reason that your age can also influence your singing technique, ability, and perfo...

Patience is a virtue. ....Patience is essential to daily life—and might be key to a happy one. Having patience means being able to wait calmly in the face of frustration or adversity. How can Mindfulness help us develop our ability to endure perhaps even thrive in the face of adversity? We discover some suggestions and share some stories. Grab a cuppa or take a stroll and enjoy this conversation w...

Is movement a daily habit for everyone in your household? Did you know that moving together strengthens family bonds? I was raised in a fit family and didn't always love it at the time, but looking back it was definitely a gift. Health and wellness Coach Nikki Chamberlain has similar experiences. We tackle why we should move to develop stronger family bonds, to tackle difficult conversations and m...

Mindfulness teacher Sune Markowitz-Shulman and I are on a mission to share some simple tools and techniques that can assist us in getting to know ourselves and adopt more mindful approaches to living. Join Sune and I as we tackle the attitudes of mindfulness. This week Acceptance. Are you having trouble accepting a situation? Covid 19 has surely set us all a whole set of new challenges and my teen...

Join us as we outline some natural approaches using essential oils, herbs and movement to manage symptoms pre, peri and post menopause. (Disclaimer any advice you provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your specific circumstances, you should consult your medical practitioner.)

Insomnia has been my nemesis through my menopause and I have studied all the tricks to help me combat it naturally. It is so important to prioritise sleep because sleep impacts mood and can make us more emotional. So if you are feeling fragile through perimenopause prioritise sleep. Grab a cuppa and enjoy some wisdom and wit as always. (Disclaimer any advice you provide in this podcast is for info...

Move to live! Move more in your day, your week, your life... There is a multi billion pound industry set up around the idea that movement is separate from your daily life. It doesn’t have to be! This week I sat down with Health and wellness coach Nikki Chamberlain; World Marathon Majors 6 Star medal winner for a chat. Why should we be moving more? What movement is best? How can we make movement a...

I am fascinated by the brain and the workings of the mind. My journey to know and understand myself is ongoing and I am highly aware of the ability of my brain to transport me to places I'd really rather not go! Mind management strategies are skills like any other and take practice. Mindfulness teacher Sune Markowitz-Shulman and I are on a mission to share some simple tools and techniques that can...

This episode I am joined by Registered Nutritional Therapist Shirley Ward. Shirley is passionate about helping people to take back control of their health and to eat well through menopause. Join us to hear the ins and outs! Grab your ear buds and take a stroll or settle down with a cup of chamomile tea. (Disclaimer any advice you provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsu...

This episode I sat down with Health and wellness coach Nikki Chamberlain. We chat about some strategies to manage our stress and anxiety as lockdown is easing. If the roadmap to unlocking is a source of stress and anxiety for you then you are not alone. Grab your ear buds and take a stroll or settle down with a cup of herbal tea and join us as we unpick this topic, share some tips and a few giggle...

I am fascinated by the brain and the workings of the mind. My journey to know and understand myself is ongoing and I am highly aware of the ability of my brain to transport me to places I'd really rather not go! Mind management strategies are skills like any other and take practice. Mindfulness teacher Sune Markowitz-Shulman and I are on a mission to share some simple tools and techniques that can...

Breathing, is there a wrong way? This episode I enjoy conversation with fellow Physiotherapist Gwynn Wallace. Gwynn is a  seasoned dysfunctional breathing specialist Physiotherapist and passionate about nasal breathing. What is dysfunctional breathing, how should we breathe and why does it matter? Could it help us in our time of menopause? Gwynn talks about his experience of delivering a 2 week in...

This episode I chatted with Julie Grint Coach and Reflexologist. We chatted about how facial reflexology can enhance our health and beauty, contribute to the wellbeing of our bodies and mind. Julie says we have hands and so we have no excuses! Settle down with a cuppa and learn some secrets of self care.

In this episode I chatted with Jacquie Whur clinical hypnotherapist about the metaphorical hats of our identity that we wear throughout our lives and how menopause can be a time when we realise we have misplaced a couple.  We explore the interplay between our thoughts and emotions and most importantly how to get your mojo back in mid-life.   Are you sitting comfortably? then grab your ear buds, cl...

This episode I chat with Nick Tulloch CEO of Voyager Life Limited. Nick gives me the lowdown on the potential health benefits of the hemp plant derived CBD or canabidiol and how a woman of a certain age may benefit. Importantly he reminds us that it is always important to discuss with your doctor before taking any supplement. I am not endorsing this or any product merely sharing a variety of welln...

This episode my guest is Jeff Wellstead, The challenges of maintaining a healthy midlife are universal, Jeffs honesty and humour makes for an interesting conversation. Jeff' was an athlete in his youth but a sedentary work life and a busy family took their toll on his health. He gained a lot of weight and Type 2 diabetes came knocking. Jeff was well on his way back to health when Covid 19 came and...

This epidsode I chatted to Patrizia Pisano a life coach and meditation leader. We chat about the beliefs that we adopt unknowingly and how survival strategies and shielding mechanisms can result in behaviours such as overachieving and perfectionism. By challenging self limiting beliefs and reprogramming your mindset it is possible to rewrite your life and step into your authentic self. Grab your e...

This time I am talking with Sherilyn Ooi. Sheralin is a coach and trainer and younger (than me) woman and I am curious to discover what she knows about menopause. Should this be a conversation we are having sooner? Where do we get our information from and why are are mothers keeping this to themselves? Playing it down or misremembering? Some honesty and some giggles. Grab your ear buds and take a...

This week the tables were turned and I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Graham Coath. Graham is passionate about wellness and we had a chat about fitness. What is fitness, Is it ever too late to get fit and how might we go about it . Graham is a hoot, so grab your Fitbit (other devices are available), pop in the earbuds and make a start on your 10,000 steps. Feel free to stand on 1 leg or...