The Henpicked Podcast

What do you know about HRT? Do you know enough to make an informed choice about whether it's right for you? Dr Heather Currie MBE is a Gynaecologist at Dumfries & Galloway NHS, Trustee and past Chair of the British Menopause Society and she has plenty of good advice on HRT. Access a transcript of this Podcast here: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-hrt/ Check out "Menopause Matters...

Premature Ovarian Insufficiency P.O.I. also known as premature menopause means menopause that comes well before the average age of normal menopause — when you're still in your teens, 20s, 30s, or early 40s. Sharing her story on this episode is Amy Bennie the Chair of The Daisy Network a charity dedicated to raising awareness of something that affects 5% of the female population before they reach 4...

Are you mentally prepared for menopause? Are you finding it a struggle to see your way through the menopause? How do you see your life after the menopause? Our mindset can make a huge difference – either positively or negatively. Kate Hesk is from Cognomie and has plenty of advice on how you can choose your mindset about your menopause. Find out more about Kate and Cognomie here: https://cognomie....

Finding the pounds piling on and not sure why? Could it be the menopause and what can you do about it? Nigel Denby from Hormone Health has some advice  Menopause, it's always been around, as long as they're been women on this earth and they've lived long enough, there's been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support. https://henpicked.net/...

Menopause, it's always been around, as long as they're been women on this earth and they've lived long enough, there's been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support. This Podcast is full of advice from the UK´s leading experts in their field, at the end of every Podcast the questions that you want to ask, you can be part of the show by vi...

Do you know the effect menopause can have on your body? For example, changes in your skin, your shape and so much more. Dr Liz McCulloch from  Hormone Health is here with some great advice about how your body changes during menopause. Find out more about Dr Liz McCulloch from Hormone Health here: https://hormonehealth.co.uk Menopause, it's always been around, as long as they're been women on this...

Feeling under the weather or just not like your usual self? Did you know that what you eat could boost your immune function and keep you feeling on top form? Expert advice from Jackie Lynch who is the founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic  where she specialises in women's health and the menopause. She's a regular contributor of nutrition features in the media and her clinical work has inspi...

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) can stop anyone in their tracks, painful, uncomfortable and can often be a recurring symptom during menopause. But did you know they're a frequent symptom of menopause? Do you know why or what you can do about them? Dr Abbie Laing of the Menopause Centre has some advice and top tips that could really help you prevent UTI's The Menopause Centre recently rated as "out...

"Menopause can cause alcoholism or mania, and could even make women murderously violent, I suggest a small glass of sherry before dinner, if the woman becomes hysterical then chloroform may be administered" – Dr Edward Tilt 1857 In this episode the fascinating history of Menopause and societal attitudes to women and the menopause.  I am joined by Columba Urey-White, Consultant and Psychotherapist...

Changes in mood can be a symptom of the menopause but how does what we eat influence our mood? And what can you eat to improve your mood? In this episode Registered Nutrionalist Jackie Lynch lifts our mood with her advice on happy healthy eating. Jackie Lynch is the founder of the  WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic  where she specialises in women's health and the menopause. She's a regular contributor...

The theme for World Menopause Day this year is 'Cognition and Mood'. This includes things like brain fog, anxiety and depression, and changes in our mood, so it's important to understand what this might include and what you can do. In this episode we are joined by Dr Clare Spencer from the My Menopause Centre with advice and tips. Find out more about the My Menopause Centre here: https://www.mymen...

It's September and to kick off our Autumn series of Podcasts I thought it would be a good idea to look back at the last six years of Henpicked Menopause; since we have been educating and talking to employers. I am joined by our Training Director Sally Leech as we discuss how attitudes to Menopause are slowly changing and we also look forward to future help and support for you and your menopause. M...

Are you struggling to get a good night's sleep during the menopause transition? Would you like to know what you can do to improve your sleep naturally? With some excellent advice on nutrition and practical solutions for a better bedtime regime award winning Jackie Lynch the founder of WellWellWell Nutrition clinic is on hand in this episode to help you. To access a transcript of this Podcast, clic...

Handling changes in our periods can be a real problem during the menopause transition. If you're struggling with problematic periods or flooding, this episode is full of expert advice from Dr Karen Morton from Dr Mortons. Find out more about Dr Mortons here: https://www.drmortons.co.uk/services Menopause, it's always been around, as long as they're been women on this earth and they've lived long e...

Changes in mood are a symptom of the menopause. Some women develop depression, and some may have experienced it before. So how do you tell what's going on and what you can do about it? With some expert advice is Dr Clare Spencer from My Menopause Centre. Access a transcript of this Podcast here: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-depression-2 Find out more about the My Menopause Cen...

Are you taking HRT but not sure if it's working? Can't get hold of the one you're used to due to shortages? Think you need to change or are thinking of stopping? In this Episode we are joined by Dr Clare Spencer from My Menopause Centre who offers advice and explain more about HRT. You can access a transcript of this Podcast here: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/hrt-top-tips Find out more abou...

Did you know that there's a link between nutrition and PMS? In this episode we are joined by award-winning Jackie Lynch, the founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic, who specialises in women's health and the menopause. Jackie Lynch explains what you can do to manage the symptoms. To access a transcript of this Podcast, click here: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/nutrition-for-premenstrual...

Endometriosis can be a debilitating condition for sufferers. In this episode we find out how Endometriosis affects the menopause transition. To talk about the condition, we are joined by Dr Karen Morton, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Founder and Medical Director of Dr Morton's, The Medical Helpline. To access a transcript of this Podcast, click here: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hu...

In this episode we discuss surgical menopause e.g. hysterectomy and oophorectomy, how it affects the menopause transition and what support is available to those who experience it. I am joined by Dr Heather Currie. Dr Heather Currie is an Associate Specialist Gynaecologist at Dumfries & Galloway NHS, Trustee and past Chair of the British Menopause Society. She is co-editor of Post Reproductive Heal...

Maybe you have been told you can't take HRT because of a personal history or family history of breast cancer. Or maybe you have decided HRT is not for you but still want help with symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. Nature provides us with herbs which can be very powerful tools when you are going through the menopause.  In this episode we cover the different herbs that are useful around...

This month is Stress Awareness Month. Stress can affect the menopause and menopause can affect how we deal with stress, but what can you do about it? In this podcast, Columba Urey, Consultant and Psychotherapist, shares a raft of expert practical tips. Menopause, it's always been around, as long as they're been women on this earth and they've lived long enough, there's been the menopause. Yet we s...

In this episode how to talk to your Line Manager about your menopause. Thankfully, more and more employers are recognising that some women need support in the workplace during their menopause transition. Sally Leech is from Menopause in the Workplace and has some great advice in this Podcast. Not everyone struggles, but three in four do experience symptoms, and these don't just switch off when a w...

Do you feel like the pounds are just accumulating during the menopause and nothing helps? Do you want to know the facts around weight gain and what you can do? Jackie Lynch, the founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic, who specialises in women's health and the menopause has some expert top tips on what you can do in this episode of the Podcast. Find out more about Jackie here: https://www.wel...

In this episode we discuss how menopause can affect long term health, in particular bone health – osteoporosis – and what you can do about it. Our guest is Dr Shazadi Harper from The Harper Clinic. Find out more about the Harper Clinic here:  https://theharperclinic.com Your menopause, your choice.  For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub Menopause, it'...

Do you know enough about HRT to make an informed choice about whether it's right for you? In this episode we'll discuss the benefits and risks of HRT. Henpicked's Deborah Garlick talks to Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre. Your menopause, your choice.  For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub Menopause, it's always been around, as long as they're b...