

The Henpicked Podcast
Deborah Garlick
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 Yet we still have outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.
Today, we're in a different time - we're living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It's time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
Today, we're in a different time - we're living for longer, working for longer, and too many of us are struggling through this life transition. We all experience menopause differently but you are not alone.
This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It's time for change.
Your menopause, your choice.
Episodes
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Jun 7, 2024 • 30min
Menopause, movement and exercise - Sally Bolton | Episode 77
Do you know why it's so important to move and exercise during menopause? Or how they positively impact mental health? ally Bolton has been a health and fitness coach since 2009 and over the last 2 years she has specialised in menopause health. Since then she has delivered training to private groups of women, educating them on menopause and how to manage symptoms through their lifestyle habits. Sally is a Henpicked: Menopause Workplace Trainer and has delivered colleague and manager training in various organisations including the education sector, charities and other professional services. Her mission is to educate and support as many individuals and organisations as possible, to help raise awareness, break the taboo, and normalise the conversation around menopause. She believes that it is important for everybody to have a level of understanding, so we can all support each other through something that is inevitable for 51% of the population. About Henpicked Menopause Hub https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It's time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.

Jun 6, 2024 • 31min
Hot flushes and alternatives to HRT - Dr Clare Spencer | Episode 76
Dr. Clare Spencer discusses alternatives to HRT for hot flushes during menopause. Topics include managing symptoms, reasons for opting out of HRT, alternative medications and therapies, managing triggers, and exploring supplements as alternatives to HRT.

May 8, 2024 • 34min
Take control of your menopause journey - Nigel Denby | Episode 75
Dietitian Nigel Denby discusses the importance of knowledge and empowerment in managing menopause, emphasizing tailored approaches, symptom tracking, and education in the workplace. He explores the role of nutrition in addressing health risks and promoting empowerment for women during this phase of life.

Apr 29, 2024 • 33min
How to Manage PMS - Jackie Lynch
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. Do you struggle with it? Do you want to know what you can do to manage your symptoms? Find out in this episode with Jackie Lynch of WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic. Jackie Lynch specialises in women's health and the menopause. She's a regular contributor of nutrition features in the media and her clinical work has inspired her to publish the following books: Va Va Voom: The 10-Day Energy Diet (Headline, 2017) The Right Bite: Smart Food Choices for Eating on the Go (Nourish 2016) And her amazing latest book, The Happy Menopause – smart nutrition to help you flourish (2020). She's also the host of the popular diet & lifestyle podcast, The Happy Menopause. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It's time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.

Apr 24, 2024 • 31min
Menopause and Stress - Dr Rebecca Williams
Fluctuating hormones during menopause affect the way we respond to stress both physically and emotionally. But why and how? Find out in this episode with Dr Rebecca Williams of Williams Stress Management. Dr Rebecca Williams works with businesses and organisations to reduce presenteeism, absenteeism and hight staff turnover, and with individuals struggling with Stress. Having worked as a GP for over 20 years, she has witnessed, first-hand, the impact of stress on mental, physical and emotional health and has signed many fit notes for stress. Through this work, she has gained valuable insights into how to help people in a practical way and utilises her skills in her role as a Stress Management Consultant. Interested in learning more? here's a link to Dr Rebecca Williams' book: Dealing with Stress: The 'Mind, Body, Spirit Way' This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It's time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub

Apr 22, 2024 • 30min
Top Tips for Permanent Weight Management - Nigel Denby
Registered dietitian Nigel Denby discusses permanent weight management during perimenopause and menopause. Topics include mindset, protein intake, staying active, improving sleep quality, and prioritizing self-care for overall health.

Apr 17, 2024 • 32min
Menstruation and Menstrual Health - Dr Clare Spencer
Millions of women struggle with their periods or menstrual health but how do you know what's 'normal' and what's not and what can you do about it? Find out in the episode with Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre. Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It's time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.

Apr 15, 2024 • 31min
Ditch the Detox - Jackie Lynch
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 of nutrition features in the media and her clinical work has inspired her to publish the following books: Va Va Voom: The 10-Day Energy Diet (Headline, 2017) The Right Bite: Smart Food Choices for Eating on the Go (Nourish 2016) And her amazing latest book, The Happy Menopause – smart nutrition to help you flourish (2020). She's also the host of the popular diet & lifestyle podcast, The Happy Menopause. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It's time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.

Apr 10, 2024 • 30min
Endometriosis - Dr Abbie Laing
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It's a long-term condition that can have a significant impact on your life, at any age. Learn expert top tips in this episode with Dr Abbie Laing of My Menopause Centre. Dr Abbie graduated from the University of Bristol in 2011 in medicine and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She has always been drawn to women's health and initially worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology both overseas in Perth Western Australia and within the UK. She then chose to undertake training in General Practice and completed the Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health and the Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. She also achieved the Southampton Richard Percival MRCGP excellence award for her GP training. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It's time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.

Apr 8, 2024 • 30min
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Dr Clare Spencer
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how the ovaries work. Do you know how it can affect someone through life and what they can do about it? Find out in the episode with Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre. Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine. https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub This podcast brings you up-to-date, expert information and top tips to help empower you to make informed decisions that are right for you: how you experience menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It's time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.


