

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 Yet we still have outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.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
Mentioned books

Mar 14, 2022 • 30min
Libido - Jackie Lynch Ep 28
In this episode we talk about menopause and boosting your libido naturally we are joined by award-winning Jackie Lynch, the founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic, who specialises in women's health and the menopause. She has some expert top tips on how to give your libido a boost, naturally. Find out more about Jackie here: https://www.well-well-well.co.uk Access a Transcript of this Podcast here: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-boosting-your-libido-naturally 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 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 Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support. 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.

Mar 7, 2022 • 34min
Carolyn Harris MP Ep 27
In this episode I speak to Carolyn Harris the Labour MP for Swansea East, chair of the all-party group on menopause. We talk about finding a better way of supporting women through the menopause. Carolyn Harris MP wants to create legislation to help women in the workplace with menopause, make changes at GP surgeries with dedicated staff who are trained to advise women with menopause and to ease any difficulty in getting HRT treatment. To find out more about Carolyn's work: https://www.carolynharris.org.uk To contact Carolyn follow this GOVUK link: https://members.parliament.uk/member/4480/contact 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 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. 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.

Feb 28, 2022 • 29min
Ageing - Dr Liz McCulloch Ep 26
How does the menopause affect our ageing process. In this episode we are joined by Dr Liz McCulloch from Hormone Health. Liz helps us understand what factors influence how we age – including our skin and hair along with expert insights into what we can do. For more about this episode including a transcript: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-its-effect-on-ageing/ For more about Hormone Health: https://hormonehealth.co.uk The book that Dr Liz McCulloch recommended "Lifespan: Why We Age – and Why We Don't Have To" buy it on Amazon/Kindle here: https://tinyurl.com/5yd9bkwh 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 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. 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.

Feb 21, 2022 • 29min
Anxiety - Dr Clare Spencer Ep 25
Did you know that anxiety is one of the lesser known symptoms of the menopause? Fluctuating hormones can cause feelings of anxiety or depression but what can you do about it? Dr Clare Spencer is from the My Menopause Centre. In this episode we discussed the important topic of managing anxiety during the menopause and what you can do about it. For more about this episode including a transcript: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/anxiety-menopause-what-you-can-do To learn more about The My Menopause Centre: https://www.mymenopausecentre.com 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 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. 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.

Feb 14, 2022 • 28min
Skin Part 2 - Dr Emma Wedgeworth Ep 24
Part 2 of our Menopause and skin and we speak to Consultant Dermatologist Dr Emma Wedgeworth. For more about this episode: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-skin-dr-emma-wedgeworth-part-2 The Emepelle skin treatment mentioned in the podcast, for more details: https://emepelle.co.uk/#henpicked Follow Dr Emma Wedgeworth on INSTA here: https://www.instagram.com/dremwedgeworth 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. 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. For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub

Feb 7, 2022 • 29min
Fertility - Francesca Steyn Ep 23
In this episode we look at how menopause impacts your fertility, and when. Some excellent advice from our guest Francesca Steyn, Director of Fertility Services at Peppy Health on what you can do if you're struggling with fertility as a result of your menopause transition. We also discuss what your options are if you've experienced early menopause or menopause because of surgery. For more information on this episode: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-fertility-2 More information about Peppy Health: https://peppy.health 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. 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. For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub

Jan 31, 2022 • 31min
Pelvic Floor - Dr Clare Spencer Ep 22
Pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, bowel and the uterus. They prevent incontinence of bladder and bowel, prolapse and are also important in sexual function. But the pelvic floor can weaken during menopause which makes it important that we talk about this and understand what we can do. Dr Clare Spencer joins us with help, tips and advice. For more information on this episode: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-your-pelvic-floor For more information on the Squeezy App https://www.squeezyapp.com 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. 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. For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub About Dr Clare Spencer: Dr Clare Spencer is Clinical Director at My Menopause Centre, she currently runs an NHS menopause service and is a GP partner in a practice in Leeds. She is also a British Menopause Society menopause trainer and is involved in educating GPs about the menopause transition through talks, lectures and seminars.

Jan 24, 2022 • 27min
Menopause and long term health - Dr Nick Panay Ep 21
In this episode we look at the impact menopause has on your long term health, with Mr Nick Panay, Consultant and Gynaecologist. Find out more about Mr Nick Panay and Hormone Health here: https://hormonehealth.co.uk 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. 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. For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub

Jan 17, 2022 • 29min
Early Menopause, Fertility, Work - Becky Kearns Ep 20
In this episode the story of Becky Kearns. She is a mum to three girls all thanks to egg donation. 'Mum' is a word Becky feared she'd never get the chance to use, due to a diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, a form of very early menopause. In this episode Becky tells her own story, her long fertility journey including many failed IVF cycles and miscarriage before she made the momentous decision to build a family using an egg donor. Resources: Defining Mum: https://definingmum.com Fertility Matters at Work: https://fertilitymattersatwork.com 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. 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. For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub

Jan 10, 2022 • 31min
Menopause and Skin - Dr Emma Wedgeworth Ep 19
In this episode - Menopause and Skin with Consultant Dermatologist Dr Emma Wedgeworth. How does menopause affect our skin, and what we can do about it. The Emepelle skin treatment mentioned in the podcast, for more details: https://emepelle.co.uk/#henpicked Follow Dr Emma Wedgeworth on INSTA here: https://www.instagram.com/dremwedgeworth 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. 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. For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub


