Women What Whistle

Pipa Gordon
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Not falling in line or fading away, it's about finding our brave through the stories of other women who had to find theirs. #becausewecan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 03/12/2025

    109 All things midlife

    In this episode I talk with Michaela Hyde from Marriage Foundation. It's more of a personal chat really in which we cover empty nest syndrome, long term relationships, living with chronic pain, Michaela's menopause journey and my return to education. We also talk about HRT and also other techniques for resilience that help us survive the ups and downs of life. As promised, here are the menopause-specific episodes: 104 To HRT or Not with Sharon Hartmann (this is an edited-down version of 91, Menopause HRT and your GP)103 - Diane Danzebrink talks about her surgical menopause and how it resulted in her reaching breaking point and then becoming an activist for menopause awareness.92 - Food, mood and hormones - how we can use what we eat to help navigate hormone change91 - the full episode with Sharon Hartmann on making an informed decision re HRT and how to approach your GP79 - Beyond The Bleed is with the menopause Psychologist Dr Becky Quicke about navigating anxiety and mental health through peri-menopause78 - Knowing and Navigating the Smptoms of Menopause with the wonderful Diane Danzebrink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m

  2. 14/12/2022

    108 Cliteracy and The G-Spot

    Sex therapist Emma Waring joins me for part 2, following on from episode 107, 'Is Your Sex Life Dutiful or Beautiful?' to discuss the more intimate side of pleasure and our sexual relationships. We discuss orgasms, how the clitoris works, how vibrators can improve our sex lives and she reveals the all-important location of the not-so-elusive G-Spot. (Did you know that 96% of women need clitoral stimulation to orgasm? Hollywood might have us think otherwise). Emma shows various vibrators during this episode which we describe for audio-only purposes, however we did also film the conversation which you can see on www.womenwhatwhistle.com We also cover sex in menopause and how vaginal atrophy can cause bacterial vaginosis and recurrent thrush - lubrication can be answered prayer for that. Emma's website is emmawaring.com and she mentioned various resources including Pillow Talk which is currently discounted on Amazon. The other two episodes Emma has done with us are: 107 'Is Your Sex Life Dutiful or Beautiful?', and also episode 94, 'What Is Good Sex?' Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m

  3. 22/11/2022

    107 Your Sexlife, Dutiful or Beautiful?

    In this episode we talk about equality in sex and relationships. We delve into the roots of cultural and religious writings that have informed a male superiority over the centuries, where women's shame around sex, nakedness and physical desire comes from, how we can recognise if our sexual script is skewed/damaged, and what to do about it. NB trigger warning at 15 minutes where Emma describes the action of rape, it is no more than one minute long. Once again, Emma is fantastic and gives us lots to think about. If you've not heard the first episode she did, Episode 94 'What is Good Sex?' is well worth a listen as well, it is currently one of our most downloaded podcasts. To get in touch with Emma Waring, here's her website Emma's book is Seasons of Sex and Intimacy She also mentioned Becoming Cliterate by Dr Laurie Mintz and Fairplay by Eve Rodsky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  4. 01/11/2022

    106 Helena Croft: Once a Shy Girl, Now A Warrior For Women

    10 years ago, Helena Croft founded Streetlight UK. Prostitution and trafficking is a very real issue. It's quite of the moment to suggest that sex work is empowering, but Helena has a very different and experienced take on this narrative which is currently being pushed about. This episode is a conversation of two halves. First is about how Helena overcame terrible shyness and uncontrollable blushing that often held her back in life. And then how her faith helped her find her voice, which began her transition into politics. 10 years ago, she then founded Streetlight UK which gives support to women involved in prostitution. You can read more about the charity on their website Spotlight UK and the book Helena mentioned was Trafficked Please get in touch if you have a story or know someone else who would love to share theirs. You can email me pipa.gordon@icloud.com or find me on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  5. 18/10/2022

    105 Not Scary For Cary

    In this podcast episode, author Cary J Hansson talks to me about her epic midlife adventure in which she went back to university, already as a mum of twins, and having also navigated divorce. She accidentally fell in love and decided to relocate to Sweden once she graduated… and then found out she was carrying more than suitcases! I'm not so sure she set out for it to be an adventure but it really was, and then, of course, hormones began to change so she had some more navigating to do. During that time, she's raising twins, a new baby, paddleboarding, cold water swimming and writing short stories and novels which you can find here and all of which deal wonderfully with all the true ups and downs of 'midlife'. Cary is a fabulous example of taking life by the horns and not being held back by fear of the just in case. It's a wonderful conversation and reminder that life is for living, at every stage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  6. 03/12/2025

    104 To HRT or Not?

    This is an edited-down version of podcast episode 91 in which Menopause specialist Sharon Hartmann discusses hormone change with me and how we can best navigate it. She covers things like when hormone change begins, what can instigate it outside of the natural rhythm of life, and then she covers various symptoms, some more unknown than others. We also discuss natural v HRT (spoiler: topically applied HRT IS a natural product), the difference between gel, patches and spray; the importance of how you apply, testosterone, the Mirena coil, and also the length of time to take HRT and if it's ever too late to get on board (spoiler: forever, and not usually) Sharon is an NHS nurse practitioner and runs a private practice to support women going through menopause. You can find her online here. Please do subscribe to the podcast, you can find it on all platforms and if you'd like to subscribe to the blog as well, head over to Women What Whistle website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  7. 03/10/2022

    103 Diane Danzebrink on menopause, breaking point and activism

    This week we talk with Diane Danzebrink, campaigner, psychotherapist and menopause expert about her experience of menopause which was brought on by surgery for a hysterectomy, after discovering she had ovarian cysts, endometriosis, adenomyosis and a large fibroid. So severe were the psychological effects of menopause that it almost resulted in Diane ending her life. She tells the story in this episode. Her website is www.menopausesupport.co.uk and you can sign the petition (please do because it's getting very close to the all-important 200k) here. There are also extensive resources available on her website, she also records a podcast called The Good The Bad and The Downright Sweaty Other episodes we have done on the menopause are: 78 Knowing and Navigating the Symptoms of menopause with Diane Danzebrink 79 Beyond the Bleed with psychologist Dr Becky Quicke 91 Sharon Hartmann – how to approach your GP 92 Food mood and hormones – Emma Ellice Flint 93 Testosterone is not just for boys, another great campaigner Dr Zoe Hodson Please do come and join our Facebook group, and if you'd like to subscribe so you receive the podcast into your inbox, then please do on womenwhatwhistle.com Finally, just a quick reminder - menopause itself is one day. It's one year after your last period, however, it takes approximately 10 years of hormone change to get to that point, and it's those years that we refer to when we say perimenopause. A LOT happens in that time – far from hot flushes!! Estrogen receptors are scattered throughout our bodies and so when our estrogen levels drop, it can affect us dramatically – the list of symptoms is long! Physical: Hair loss Weight gain Brittle nails Vaginal dryness Sleep disorders Dizziness Incontinence Allergies Breast pain Headaches Joint pain Itchy skin Irregular periods Irregular heartbeat/palpitations Osteoporosis Burning tongue Tingling Gum problems Night sweats Hot flushes Changes in body odour Digestive problems There can also be profound Psychological symptoms too, as we hear in this episode Mood swings Fatigue Depression Anxiety Irritability Difficulty concentrating Memory lapses Loss of libido Remember, everyone's journey will be different. Please do not suffer in silence, there are many support groups and a wealth of information available. Reach out and connect, please don't hold back. Pipa x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  8. 19/09/2022

    102 Brave Enough

    Grief is something that we've all found ourselves talking about with the loss of Queen Elizabeth. It has a profound impact on us and during this collective time, many of us have experienced the pain of other losses rise to the surface. In this episode, we talk to Jo Moseley, who found herself feeling at the end of herself after her own journey of grief and in the midst of menopause. Almost accidentally she turned it around and literally paddled her way out. She's now a filmmaker, podcaster and writer, and the first woman to stand up paddleboard the 162 coast-to-coast trail from the west to the east coast of England. She says she's just an ordinary person, which of course we all are – so it just goes to show, that if we are brave enough, we can do anything. You can connect with Jo on social media @healthyhappy50 or you can find out more about her on her website, you can download her film Brave Enough, and find her podcast, The Joy of SUP here as well as on all the usual platforms. You can also get in touch with me @PipaGordon on social media or via the website where you can subscribe so that you don't miss a podcast or a post. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
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Not falling in line or fading away, it's about finding our brave through the stories of other women who had to find theirs. #becausewecan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Pipa Gordon
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 Pipa Gordon
  • Show Website
    Women What Whistle