28 episodes
Taking on the Change: Let's talk Menopause! Anna Friend
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- Health & Fitness
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 @muirkaBuy Kate's book on Amazon herehttps://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&...
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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 profes...
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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 FRIEND2022Follow Sam on Twitter @SamTalksSex and Instagram&nbs...
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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 re...
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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...
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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 m...