On My Last Eggs

Rachel talks to Laura Biggs, Director of Menopause Mandate, about a national menopause walk and talk, the shortages around HRT, plus having a baby in your late 40's.  To find out more about Menopause Mandate go to ... www.menopausemandate.com

Rachel talks to the Governments first Menopause Employment Champion Helen Tomlinson, who shares some inspirational anecdotes and gives some sound advice to both employers and employees, on how to make changes and thrive in the workplace - before, during and after the menopause.    To read more about Helen ... https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-appoints-first-menopause-employment-champio...

Rachel talks to Aline Boblin, founder of the community support group Menopause Knowledge - about the varying scales of peri-menopause symptoms, why there isn't more research into Endometriosis and the link between Neurodiversity and the menopause.    menopauseknowledge.org

Rachel chats to the CEO of The Menopause Charity about how to thrive in menopause, how small lifestyle changes can help us cope, plus embracing the desire to take on exciting new challenges. Read more about The Menopause Charity and what they do   https://www.themenopausecharity.org  

Dr Radhika Vohra talks to Rachel about the disparities in menopause, the importance of talking to remove taboo and stigma, plus prioritising your health before turning 50.     To find out more about the Fawcett Study    https://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk    And to follow Dr Radhika Vohra    https://www.instagram.com/doctor.rvohra

Comedian and pub landlady Debbie Baisden returns to On My Last Eggs to chat menopause comedy, what it felt like taking the Menopause Party to the Edinburgh Fringe, plus an unexpected epiphany during an appearance on Naked Education.    To find out more about Debbie and her show Menopause Party    https://www.menopauseparty.co.uk/    To see Debbie on Naked Education    https://www.channel4.com/prog...

Rachel talks to Becky Cotton about how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) might be able to relieve some menopause symptoms and how this ongoing research is helping the development of a new clinical menopause app. For more information on CBT  https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt And to find out ho...

Emma Conway aka brummy mummy of 2 is a blogger, author and youtuber who has found herself thick in throws of perimenopause when she least expected it. Still adjusting to HRT, Emma talks to Rachel about closing the 'having babies' chapter of her life and having open conversations with her children about the menopause.  Links to Emma's blog, social media pages and podcast are all here  https://www.b...

Carolyn Harris MP talks to Rachel about what she thinks the government should be doing to support women through the menopause, why the menopause is still considered a posh topic and why this posh topic is here to stay, for everybody.    Carolyn Harris MP is the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause. https://menopause-appg.co.uk/ To find out who your local MP is https://members.pa...

Diane Danzebrink returns to On My Last Eggs and talks to Rachel about the rise  of menopause awareness, teaching menopause in schools and the commercialisation of menopause services. To find out more about the Make Menopause Matter campaign go to https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

When it comes to menopause Kate Muir has researched every crevice. She talks to Rachel about her own menopause car crash, why testosterone should be prescribed to more women, plus her experience producing THAT documentary ...Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause   Recommended watching (just in case you haven't seen it yet) https://www.channel4.com/programmes/davina-mccall-sex-myths-and-the-m...

Erin MacTague talks to Rachel about what it's like to experience peri-menopause symptoms whilst a mum to young children, plus as co-chair of Women At The BBC, Erin shines a light on how the landscape is changing within big organisations when it comes to understanding menopause.  

Debbie Baisden is a menopause campaigner, comedian and pub landlady. In this episode she explains to Rachel how all three of her roles are interlinked, why she wants to see a more working class conversation around menopause and what, as women, do we want to see happen next when it comes to menopause awareness. 

The healthy eating doctor, Dr Harriet Holme talks estrogen and fat, how certain nutrients may help alleviate some menopause symptoms and the foods we should be avoiding during mid-life. 

Sam Bunch has been collecting conversations with women about the menopause. In this podcast she talks to Rachel about how hard it is for older generations to talk about the menopause and why all women in their 40s should get a letter from their doctor explaining what it is.

Rachel talks to comedian Pauline Eyre about her stand up show 'All Change' which shines a brain foggy light on the menopause and midlife. She has lots of live dates coming up, info at paulineeyre.home.blog

Suzanne Banks is currently overseeing the menopause improvement programme for NHS England.  In this episode she talks to Rachel about menopause conversations within the workplace, changing the culture and the small things organisations can do to support their staff.

Rachel talks to broadcaster Paulette Edwards about periods, endometriosis, and the importance of an open conversation when it comes to menopause. 

Rachel New kicks off the new season of On My Last Eggs by talking to the Queen of all things menopause, Dr Louise Newson. HRT is very much the topic of conversation, plus Louise reveals how she, like most women, was surprised by her own menopause.  

Rachel New is back with a second season of On My Last Eggs. First episode is with Dr Louise Newson. To be sure you don't miss it hit follow wherever you listen. 

Pat gives advice on how to have a conversation about menopause in the workplace, plus following your passions and the postmenopause boost. 

Amy Bennie talks about missing out on puberty, coping with premature ovarian insufficency and going on HRT at 16, plus what this means for her future, fertility and menopause. 

Artist Jane Woollatt talks about how she was creatively inspired by her menopause and the joys of watching herself shift from one phase to another.

Rachel Weiss talks about the moment she knew she had to launch a meno cafe, how that led to a flush festival and why she believes menopause is natures way of telling women to pause and take stock of their life. 

As a trans man Lee Hurley has a unique angle on menopause having seen all sides of all the hormones and he's not a fan of Oestrogen.