28 episodes
Taking on the Change: Let's talk Menopause! Anna Friend
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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My name is Anna Friend, I’m 47 and last year I entered that unknown black hole, the peri menopause. Since then I have discovered that even the mere mention of the M word can evoke an internal shiver from all corners of society and this made me wonder why? Specifically why the hell aren’t we talking more about MENOPAUSE. So, I decided to talk to women, lots and lots of women, who have shared their experiences, their view points and their top tips. My hope is that by doing this we stop referring to the Menopause as some negative rant and see it for it’s positive possibilities. So this is it. A collection of wonderful conversations with women from different backgrounds and with differing experiences of Menopause. From taking a holistic approach to HRT, you'll hear it all, the dark and the light and all the laughter in between. If you'd like to contribute to Taking on the Change please contact friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com or find Anna Friend on Twitter @friend_anna Instagram @annalouisefriendFacebook www.facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductionsSome episodes contain strong language and opinions. These are frank and honest conversations.Follow, like and Subscribe to get all the episodes first!
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Episode 8: Kate
In a change from the advertised episode, this week I chat with Kate Muir, journalist, tv producer and author, about Davina, documentaries and her brand new book Everything You Need to Know about Menopause but were too afraid to ask – Welcome Kate!
Follow Kate on Twitter @muirkate Instagram @muirka
Buy Kate's book on Amazon here
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Need-About-Menopause-afraid/dp/1398505641/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TKWZQWO6ARI&keywords=everything+you+need+to+know+about+menopause&qid=1642108966&sprefix=everything+you+need+to+know+abo%2Caps%2C625&sr=8-1
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Loving Taking on the Change? Support this podcast by clicking https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafriend
You can also follow me on Social Media
Twitter @friend_anna
Insta @annalouisefriend
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Episode 7: Lucy
This week is the turn of fellow thespian Lucy Payne. In November 2020 Lucy was diagnosed with cancer of the appendix followed by the most aggressive of treatments including the mother of all surgeries. We talk surgical menopause, follow on care and how it is to be thrown into menopause.
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Loving Taking on the Change? Support this podcast by clicking https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafriend
You can also follow me on Social Media
Twitter @friend_anna
Insta @annalouisefriend
Facebook facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductions -
Episode 6: Sam
This week I have the great pleasure of talking pleasure with Sam Evans. Sam recently appeared alongside Davina McCall in the documentary Sex, Myths and Menopause and is the founder of Jo Divine, the most marvellous of companies which demystifies sexual pleasure for people of all ages and is a definite go to destination for menopausal women.
You can get a 10%, with a minimum spend of 15% at jodivine.com for the next month! Use code FRIEND2022
Follow Sam on Twitter @SamTalksSex and Instagram @jo.divine
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Love Taking on the Change? Support this podcast with a donation. Click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafriend
You can also follow me on Social Media
Twitter @friend_anna
Insta @annalouisefriend
Facebook facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductions -
Episode 5: Hayley & Louise
This week I talk to Hayley and Louise about going into Menopause as a teenager. We talk about how it was, how it felt and how things are now as well as campaigning for more awareness and becoming a mum against the odds.
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a supporter for Taking on the Change with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafriend
You can also follow me on Social Media
Twitter @friend_anna
Insta @annalouisefriend
Facebook facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductions -
Episode 4: Hannah
This week I talk to Dr Hannah Short who’s own experience with surgical menopause and being a working GP threw up it’s own set of challenges.
You can follow Hannah on Twitter @drhannahshort or visit https://drhannahshort.co.uk/
Other links are;
the Daisy Network https://daisynetwork.org (POI & premature menopause charity)
IAPMD https://iapmd.org (includes discussion of surgical and early menopause)
PBHP UK https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com
https://rockmymenopause.com
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815
You can also follow me on Social Media
Twitter @friend_anna
Insta @annalouisefriend
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Episode 3: Lorraine
This week I talk to Lorraine Miano, a health coach based in the US. We talk anxiety, grief, supplements and VAGINA’s. I also revel in her fantastic positivity….Welcome Lorraine!
You can follow Lorraine on Twitter @lorrainemiano and find out more about her coaching at https://themagicofmenopause.com/
Buy a copy of her book The Magic of Menopause here!
As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resources
Support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!
http://menopausesupport.co.uk
Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!
https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/
If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at friendsforlifeproductions@gmail.com
Become a supporter of Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with one off donation amount. Click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafriend
You can also follow me on Social Media
Twitter @friend_anna
Insta @annalouisefriend
Facebook facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductions
Customer Reviews
Hazel
Just listened to Hazel. What an understated, inspirational lady. Such nuggets of wisdom. I could have listened to you two talk all day. So informative. So sorry for what she has had to suffer though. Thank you for this podcast. As a women of 45 with peri menopausal systems (currently awaiting my doctors diagnosis - as apparently my symptoms may not be medical but the every day stresses of life!) it is heartwarming to listen to other people’s journey and know that I’m not on my own.