Bästa Merry Menopause podcaster (2024)

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Kate Baily author of Love Your Sober Year 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

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For this episode I am joined by Kate Baily co-founder of the Love Sober platform and author of 'Love Your Sober Year.' Kate coaches women to feel empowered by their choice to stop drinking alcohol, harnessing their decision to go sober and pivot from surviving to thriving in all areas of their lives using a holistic approach to growth, mindset and …

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Mel Schilling author of The C* Word (Confidence) 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

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I am joined for this episode by the fabulous Mel Schilling. Human behaviour and performance specialist and Married at First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling talks to me about her new book The C* Word. Mel draws on her 20-year background in psychology, with this empowering and practical guide to making friends with our fear, tackling imposter…

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Kim Vopni author of Your Pelvic Floor 37:34

1+ y ago37:34

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My guest for the final episode of S7 of the podcast is Kim Vopni aka @thevaginacoach. Kim is a speaker, women’s health educator, coach and Menopause support practitioner. She is also the author of the bestselling book Your Pelvic Floor which was The Merry Menopause Bookclub pick in February. Menopause can bring several changes to the body, includin…

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Matt and Sarah Davies authors of You, Me and the Space Between Us 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

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My guests for this episode are the authors of You Me and The Space Between Us, married couple Matt and Sarah Davies . Matt is a marriage counsellor and psychosexual and relationship therapist, and Sarah is a movement and somatic coach. Combing both their areas of expertise, You, Me and The Space Between Us is a blend of personal narrative and exper…

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Fran Littlewood author of Amazing Grace Adams 34:25

1+ y ago34:25

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My guest today is Fran Littlewood author of the best-selling novel Amazing Grace Adams. A story of the rollercoaster ride of Perimenopause which explores love, loss, motherhood, female rage, shame, self-blame, and the societal pressure of perfection. Join myself and Fran, a former Times Journalist and mother of three teenage daughters as we discuss…

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Anya Bergman author of The Witches of Vardø 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

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To kick off the NEW season of The Merry Menopause Bookclub Podcast, I am delighted to have as my guest Anya Bergman author of best selling novel The Witches of Vardø. In this episode, Anya shares her fascination with the real-life story of three women - Ana, Ingeborg, and Maren - who fought for survival during the brutal Witch trials of 1662 on the…

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Bonnie Garmus author of Lessons In Chemistry 31:14

2y ago31:14

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What better way to finish off season six of The Merry Menopause Bookclub Podcast than with Bonnie Garmus author of The Sunday Times No 1 Bestseller “Lessons in Chemistry” Bonnie and I connected on Instagram where I was raving about Lessons in Chemistry, It is one of my favourite reads this year so far and I was delighted Bonnie said yes to being my…

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Anniki Sommerville author The Big Quit 43:26

2y ago43:26

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Anniki Sommerville’s specialist subjects include Perimenopause, parenting and work/life juggling. She has written for The Telegraph, The Guardian and Grazia and is the author of 5 books. In this episode, we talk about her latest book - The Big Quit which is all about how to navigate work and find the right balance for you. My personal experience an…

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Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo-Wurtlizer of Red School authors of Wise Power 54:05

2y ago54:05

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Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer are the co-founders of Red School. Together they have spent over 10,000 hours researching and refining their radical new approach to health, creativity, leadership and spiritual life. And the best bit? It's rooted in the bloody, wild, radical power of the menstrual cycle and Menopause. They are the authors o…

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Sharon Blackie author of Hagitude 32:00

2y ago32:00

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My guest for this episode is Dr Sharon Blackie award-winning writer, Psychologist and Mythologist. Her highly acclaimed books, courses, lectures and workshops are focused on the development of the mythic imagination, and on the relevance of myth, fairy tales and folk traditions to the personal, cultural and environmental problems we face today. She…

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Kirsten Miller author of The Change 37:09

2y ago37:09

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My guest for this episode to discuss her first adult book The Change is feminist author in the Young Adult and children’s space, Kirsten Miller. The Change is the story of three women in their Perimenopause who discover that the changes of reaching this age are also their Superpowers. Life has become so quiet for Nessa since her husband died and he…

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Lara Briden author of Hormone Repair Manual 46:23

2y ago46:23

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To kick off Season 6 of The Merry Menopause Bookclub Podcast my wonderful guest today is Naturopathic Doctor Lara Briden. A graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Lara practices in Christchurch, New Zealand, treating women with symptoms of PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, Perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health…

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Christie Watson author Quilt on Fire 34:37

2+ y ago34:37

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Christie Watson's first novel, Tiny Sunbirds Far Away, won the Costa First Novel Award; her second, Where Women Are Kings, achieved international critical acclaim; and her nursing memoir, The Language of Kindness, was a number one bestseller. In 2020, during the first peak of the pandemic, she published The Courage to Care and briefly returned to c…

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Kate Codrington author of Second Spring 44:52

2+ y ago44:52

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I knew that Kate Codrington and I were destined to meet. Her name has been mentioned many times by past guests of the podcast so I was delighted when our friends at Harper Collins sent me a copy of her book Second Spring and Kate agreed to be my guest. Kate is a mentor, speaker, artist, writer and therapist, and host of the “Life - an inside job” p…

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Julie Walker author Bonny and Read 33:20

2+ y ago33:20

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For the first time on The Merry Menopause Bookclub podcast, I’ve chosen a fiction book, Bonny and Read is the historical reimagining of two female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Author Julie Walker first came across this swashbuckling duo as a teenager when she was listening to the Adam Ant song Five Guns West. She was instantly fascinated by th…

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Dr Jenna Macciochi author of Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity 41:44

2+ y ago41:44

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My guest for this episode is Dr Jenna Macciochi an expert immunologist who has spent over 20 years as a scientist researching the impact that lifestyle has on the immune system in health and disease. Her latest book “Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity”, is a guide to cultivating strong immune health from a voice of reason in a rising tide of pseudo…

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Awen Clement author of Moon Wise 41:23

2+ y ago41:23

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Since she was little, Awen Clement has been fascinated by the magic of the moon and this led her to write and publish her book, Moon Wise. Awen is a healer and intuitive who works deeply with the land, the moon and the elements. She teaches on spiritual connection, healing and sacred leadership, and is the founder of The Earth House, a fledgling co…

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Kate Muir author of Everything You Need to Know About The Menopause (but were too afraid to ask) 37:12

2+ y ago37:12

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My guest for this episode is Kate Muir, author of “Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask)” Kate is a writer, campaigner and documentary maker. She is the co-creator and producer of the revolutionary channel 4 documentary Sex, Myths and the Menopause and an activist for The Menopause Charity. Join us in conversa…

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Petra Coveney author of Menopause Yoga 1:01:31

2+ y ago1:01:31

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My guest today is Petra Coveney founder and creator of Menopause Yoga, the world’s first Menopause specific yoga practice and fully accredited teacher training course. Petra is a member of the British Menopause Society and a senior teacher and trainer for the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance Professionals. Petra joins me to talk about her bo…

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Lucy Peach author My Greatest Period Ever 36:30

2+ y ago36:30

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In this episode, I am joined by Period preacher and author of “My Greatest Period Ever” Lucy Peach. Lucy has performed at TEDX and toured around the globe with multiple sell-out seasons of her hilarious and heartfelt show ‘My Greatest Period Ever.’ In her own words, Lucy is changing the world “One Period at a time.” Join us as we discuss Why it’s n…

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Cara Wheatley_McGrain author Calm Your Gut 39:57

2+ y ago39:57

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My guest for this episode is Cara Wheatley-McGrain Hay House author, Mindset coach, and Educational Consultant. Cara founded The Mindful Gut project on a mission to inspire 1 million people to become the custodians of their gut microbiome and she joins me to talk about her book “Calm your gut, a mindful and compassionate guide to healing IBD and IB…

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Lorraine Candy author "Mum What's Wrong With You?" 46:30

3y ago46:30

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I kick off Season 4 with journalist, editor, co-host of "Postcards from Midlife" podcast and mum of four Lorraine Candy. Formerly the editor in chief of the Sunday Times Style magazine, Elle and Cosmopolitan, Lorraine has been writing about parenting in national newspapers and magazines for more than a decade. In this episode, we talk about her fam…

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Dr Ginni Mansberg author The M Word 36:42

3y ago36:42

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For the final episode of Season 4, I am joined by Dr Ginni Mansberg, a sought-after speaker and regular host and medical expert on Australian TV. A forerunner of the Menopause conversation in Australia, she is the author of today’s book choice, The M Word: How to Thrive in the Menopause which offers sound advice for women going through Menopause, a…

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Josie Lloyd author The Cancer Ladies Running Club 30:26

3y ago30:26

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In the penultimate episode of Series 3 I am joined by Josie Lloyd author of 15 bestselling novels (as both Josie Lloyd and Joanna Rees), including the number one hit Come Together, which she co-authored with her husband Emlyn Rees, and the bestselling parody We're Going On A Bar Hunt. But this episode is dedicated to her latest book The Cancer Ladi…

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Susan Saunders author The Age Well Plan 32:56

3y ago32:56

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My guest from S2 Jackie Lynch author of The Happy Menopause chose The Age Well Plan as her book choice, and so we have her to thank for this episode where I meet and talk to Susan Saunders Health Coach, Writer, TV producer and author and author of, The Age Well Plan. Susan has spent the last decade researching how to live a longer, healthier life a…

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Dr Sara Gottfried author Women, Food and Hormones 45:25

3y ago45:25

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For this episode, I am joined by Dr Sara Gottfried Harvard-educated Physician-Scientist and New York Times bestselling author. In Her latest book Women, Food and Hormones, Dr Sara explains the science behind the relationship between weight loss and hormones and in doing so provides a revolutionary new plan that helps women balance their hormones so…

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Charlotte Bauer author How to Get Over Being Young 34:49

3y ago34:49

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I think it is so important that those of us going through Perimenopause draw on the insights and experiences of women Post Menopause. Hence, I was delighted to have as my guest Charlotte Bauer Journalist and Author of the funny and thought-provoking "How to Get Over Being Young." In this insightful and deeply personal episode, Charlotte shares with…

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Kimberley Wilson author How to Build a Healthy Brain 35:41

3y ago35:41

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To kick off season three of The Merry Menopause Bookclub podcast I am delighted to be joined by Kimberley Wilson Chartered Psychologist and author of How to Build a Healthy Brain. Kimberley believes the way we think about mental health – as separate from physical health – is flawed. Her philosophy of Whole Body Mental Health is a comprehensive appr…

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Sarah Chadwick author The Sweetness of Venus - A History of The Clitoris 40:01

3+ y ago40:01

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My last guest of Season 2 is the wonderful Sarah Chadwick author of The Sweetness of Venus - A History of the Clitoris. Challenging today’s definition of female sexuality, The Sweetness of Venus is a provocative, straight-talking and rigorously researched history exposing the denial, misunderstanding and brutality endured by this taboo body part. S…

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Emma Bardwell author The Perimenopause Solution 46:16

3+ y ago46:16

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My guest on the penultimate episode of S2 is Emma Bardwell registered nutritionist and member of the British Menopause Society. Her evidence-based approach, coupled with an ongoing interest in Perimenopause and Menopause has made her one of the go-to names in women’s health. Emma is deeply anti-fad and doesn’t care for restriction, believing in pos…

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Sophie Fletcher author Mindful Menopause 46:36

3+ y ago46:36

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In this episode, I am joined by Sophie Fletcher clinical hypnotherapist and author of Mindful Menopause. Sophie specialises in women’s wellbeing at transitional stages of their lives and her focus is the body and mind connection, exploring thoughts and feelings that may arise at times of vulnerability giving practical, everyday tools that make a di…

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Kim McCabe author of From Daughter to Woman 43:29

3+ y ago43:29

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to Kim McCabe, author of ‘From Daughter to Woman’ a guide to parenting girls safely through their teens. Kim is a child development expert and founder-director of the non-profit organisation Rites for Girls. She studied psychology at Cambridge University, before training as a counsellor for distressed…

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Jackie Lynch author of The Happy Menopause 39:59

3+ y ago39:59

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In this episode, I am joined by Jackie Lynch author of "The Happy Menopause" and host of The Happy Menopause Podcast. Jackie discovered the power of nutrition 15 years ago when she followed personalised nutritional advice and experienced first-hand the dramatic changes in her energy well being and performance. This led her to give up her senior cor…

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Dr Philippa Kaye author or "The M Word" 43:50

3+ y ago43:50

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In this episode, I am in conversation with Dr Philippa Kaye, GP and author. Philippa has a weekly column in Woman magazine and you may recognise her from her regular appearances on ITV’s, This Morning. The M Word is a complete one-stop guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause, covering everything from understanding symptoms and managing relationshi…

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Ruth Devlin - Men... Let's Talk Menopause 36:54

3+ y ago36:54

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In this episode, I talk to Ruth Devlin, Registered Nurse and founder of Let’s Talk Menopause, which she set up in response to the conflicting advice she received during her Perimenopause. Ruth has gone on to raise awareness and provide accurate and helpful information on Menopause, through her courses, guest speaking at events and appearances on TV…

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Maryon Stewart - Manage Your Menopause Naturally 47:08

3+ y ago47:08

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In this episode I talk to one of the pioneers of natural menopause management Maryon Stewart. A font of knowledge and true expert in the field of hormones, PMS and Menopause. Her latest book is six week self coaching programming and I guarantee you after listening to this episode you will be informed, inspired and ready to take control of you wellb…

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Dr Annice Mukherjee - The Complete Guide to the Menopause 55:40

3+ y ago55:40

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In this episode I chat with Dr Annice Mukherjee top hormone consultant with over 30 years of experience helping women achieve hormone balance and renewed vitality before, during and after the menopause. Join as we discuss Dr Annices own personal journey following her breast cancer diagnosis at 41 and an induced chemical menopause. Why menopause is …

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Tracey Cox - Great Sex Starts at 50 36:36

3+ y ago36:36

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In this episode, I chat to Tracey Cox, author, psychologist and TV personality about sex and how to adapt to the changes as we age. Fifty-plus looks nothing like it used to. Many of us I hit half a century with little sign of slowing down, but like it or not, something happens to us sexually post 50. Please join us as we discuss:- Tracey’s realisat…

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Annie Auerbach author of Flex 46:32

3+ y ago46:32

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In this episode, I meet Annie Auerbach for the second time since the first publication of Flex in 2019. To mark this year's publication of Flex in paperback Annie has added an extra chapter, Flex in Flux to deal with the assumption that working from home during a pandemic is Flex. It is not. Flex at its best is an ideology for a more inclusive futu…

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