Owning Your Menopause

Can the right foods really ease your menopause journey? In this episode of Owning Your Menopause, I’m joined by Emma Bardwell – registered nutritionist, bestselling author, and one of the UK’s leading voices in women’s health. Emma shares a refreshingly practical, evidence-based approach to eating well during perimenopause and menopause. From gut health to weight management, Emma explains how...

What if transforming your relationship with food could lead to a healthier, more confident you during menopause? In this episode of Owning Your Menopause, I sit down with Sarah Wrigglesworth, a psychotherapist with over two decades of experience helping women navigate weight management. Sarah shares her compassionate, evidence-based approach to overcoming emotional eating, improving body image, an...

What if menopause could spark a new wave of strength and confidence? In this episode of Owning Your Menopause, I sit down with Gemma Atkinson, a beloved TV and radio presenter turned fitness inspiration. Now in her early 40s, Gemma shares her vibrant journey through menopause, discussing how she balances motherhood, fitness, and her exciting new venture,  Gem &&#1...

What if menopause could ignite your joy and purpose? In this episode of Owning Your Menopause, Claire Kaye, a former GP turned career and confidence coach, shares her journey from burnout to reinvention. She offers practical tools to help women navigate menopause with clarity, reclaim confidence, and thrive through journaling, career shifts, and self-compassion. What You’ll Learn - Confidence Boos...

Imagine swapping a big career for marathons and comedy in midlife. I’m with Gaby Huddart, former Good Housekeeping editor-in-chief and a voice for women over 40. In this episode, we dive into her shift from journalism to chasing passions—running, facing fears, and redefining midlife. Gaby’s stories of interviewing stars like Judi Dench and Michelle Obama show how storytelling fuels...

What if menopause could be a time of awakening, not isolation? In this episode of Owning Your Menopause, Emma Neville, founder of This is Me, shares her journey with premature ovarian insufficiency at 40. She talks brain fog, low moods, and the emotional hit of early menopause during lockdown as a mom, finding strength through hormone replacement therapy and a community that shows no woman should...

Debbie Wosskow OBE is a multi-exit entrepreneur, investor, and leading advocate for women in business. Best known as the founder of Love Home Swap, inspired by the film The Holiday, she scaled the platform to over 100,000 properties worldwide before selling it for $53 million in 2017. A passionate supporter of female entrepreneurship, she co-founded AllBright, a global career network for...

In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my mother, Anna, and my daughter, Sophie, to trace the evolving landscape of women’s health through three generations. Anna opens up about her perimenopause journey in an era when such topics were shrouded in silence. Sophie, in contrast, shares her generation’s open dialogue about periods, mental health, and body image, free from the stigma that on...

Feeling drained, mistaking burnout for menopause, or trapped in relentless stress? In this episode of the Owning Your Menopause podcast, I am joined by Kelly Swingler, burnout expert and founder of The Chrysalis Crew. Kelly shares her raw, powerful story: collapsing in agony from a toxic job, ignoring her body’s cries until her sons pleaded, “Mum, your job’s...

Can colourful, whole foods transform your menopause experience? In this episode, Dr. Linia Patel, a dietitian and author of Food for Menopause, shares clear, science-backed advice with her PhD expertise and no-fluff approach. Together, we explore how menopause shifts your body’s needs; gut health, blood sugar, and inflammation, and how to eat well without re...

How can we reframe aging and menopause as a vibrant, bold chapter instead of a decline? In this episode, I sit down with Georgia Zaris, a former actress turned speaker and content creator who’s smashing midlife myths. Georgia’s journey—from battling self-doubt in a cutthroat industry to embracing midlife with authenticity—hits hard. Having faced cancer, a hysterectomy, and menopause, she’s living...

In this episode of Owning Your Menopause, I sit down with Shakira Akabusi—pre and postnatal fitness guru, Mum of four, and founder of Strong Like Mum—who, after twins via caesarean and battling anxiety, is on a mission to empower women through movement, with strength training as her go-to for tougher bones, calmer minds, and owning pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. We unpack Move the Gap ,...

How does a cancer diagnosis at 39, with triplets in tow and medically induced menopause, redefine resilience? I sit down with Emma Campbell, speaker, author, podcast host and long-term cancer survivor, for her raw, unfiltered story. From necrotising fasciitis after her first child to recurrent miscarriages, then breast cancer just six months after triplets, she’snavigated a 15-...

Why is menopause still so misunderstood? In this episode of Owning Your Menopause, I sit down with Dr. Aziza Sesay, a GP with over 10 years of experience and a passionate advocate for women’s health. She’s a doctor, storyteller, and educator who’s worked from Sierra Leone to her own practice, breaking taboos with every chat.  We dig into the messy truth of menopause-why it blindsides so many,...

Why’s menopause still a whispered secret? I’m joined by Tamsen Fadal, Emmy-winning journalist turned advocate, behind The M Factor documentary and her book How to Menopause (out March 2025). She exposes the raw truth: her brain fog struggles, dismissive doctors, and the staggering fact that a billion women navigate this, yet we’re left in the dark. We dig into the taboo, how menopause shakes u...

How does poor sleep affect your mental and physical health during menopause, and what can you do about it? In this episode, I chat with sleep expert Kathryn Pinkham, founder of the Insomnia Clinic, to uncover the real connection between menopause and sleep. Kathryn explains how hormonal shifts—particularly the drop in progesterone and oestrogen—can seriously mess with your sleep. Many women g...

What if we could break the silence and change the conversation about menopause and perimenopause? In this episode, I sit down with Davinia Taylor, a former actress turned wellness advocate, who’s making waves in biohacking and hormone health. Davinia sharesher journey from struggling with fatigue and hormonal imbalances to creating Will Powders, a line of clean wellness products des...

How can exercise and strength training transform the recovery process after breast cancer and menopause? In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Newman, the founder of Get Me Back, a fitness programme designed to help women rebuild strength and confidence after breast cancer. Sarah, having gone through her own cancer journey, now uses her experience to empower women to regain their physic...

How does pelvic health impact your overall well-being, particularly during menopause? In this episode, I speak with Clare Bourne, a highly respected physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic health. She shares invaluable insights into the often-overlooked connection between pelvic floor health, menopause, and overall physical and emotional well-being. Clare breaks down the myths surround...

In this episode, Rebekah Brown, the founder of Liminal, shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to creating a wellness brand dedicated to supporting women through the challenges of menopause. Discover how her own messy, unspoken journey with perimenopause ignited a passion to help other women find balance and agency in this transformative stage of life. Rebekah shares the i...

What happens when we finally start to embrace the uncomfortable truths in life? In this episode of Owning Your Menopause, I’m joined by the inspiring Anna Martha, bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster. We delve into her own personal journey of vulnerability, burnout, and self-acceptance, and explore how embracing life’s challenges can lead to a more authentic, fulfilling life. Anna share...

Could the secret to thriving through menopause lie in your gut? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Megan Rossi, internationally recognized as  The Gut Health Doctor  and one of the UK’s leading experts in gut health. In this episode, Dr. Rossi unveils the powerful connection between your gut and menopause, sharing how gut health can influence everything from weight gain and...

How can self-care be a catalyst for growth during menopause rather than a source of guilt or shame? In this episode of the  Owning Your Menopause  podcast, I sit down with Suzy Reading, a chartered psychologist, yoga teacher, and author, to explore the vital role of self-care during this significant life transition. With her wealth of professional knowledge and personal experiences, Suzy...

Have you ever wondered about the hidden connections between gut health, hormones, and the rollercoaster of perimenopause? In this episode, I’m joined by Cat Sims—content creator, author, and podcast host—as we dive into the profound impact of hormonal shifts on our minds and bodies. Together, we uncover how perimenopause can disrupt gut health, triggering symptoms from anxiety...

Have you ever wondered how the right nutrition can transform your menopause experience? In this episode of the Owning Your Menopause, Rhiannon Lambert, an illustrious nutritionist and champion for women's health joins me. Rhiannon shares the critical nutrients that every menopausal woman needs and busts the myths surrounding weight loss and dieting. We also...