Real Women Talk Health

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Real Women Talk Health is a six-part podcast series from BCfm in partnership with the NHS, offering warm, jargon-free conversations on key aspects of women’s wellbeing. Across episodes on menopause, periods, cervical screening, contraception, pelvic health and sexual health, our host Sherrie Eugene-Hart, with women from across Bristol and beyond, is joined by expert guests sharing honest stories, practical advice and gentle reassurance.

  1. Episode 5 - Pelvic Health

    05/22/2025

    Episode 5 - Pelvic Health

    This episode of Real Women Talk Health from BCfm in partnership with NHS, where host Sherrie Eugene-Hart with Anne Marie McCormack and Julie Holloway turns the spotlight on pelvic health. She’s joined in the studio by Professor Nikki Cotterill, a leading expert in incontinence, and Caroline Escande, an experienced pelvic health physiotherapist. Together they unpack exactly what pelvic health means – from the muscles and organs that support your bladder and bowel to the wider soft-tissue and joint structures that keep you moving comfortably. In this frank conversation you’ll hear why bladder or bowel leakage is common but not something you simply have to live with. Learn how childbirth, the menopause, chronic cough or weight changes can all trigger incontinence at any age, and why stigma too often keeps women from getting the help they need. The experts guide you through simple lifestyle shifts such as managing fluid and caffeine intake, and teach you the one essential pelvic floor exercise you can do anywhere to start reclaiming strength and confidence. You’ll also discover practical support tools, from free NHS-approved apps and local council radar key schemes, to specialist bladder and bowel services and physiotherapy referrals. Whether you want to master your first pelvic floor squeeze or explore treatment options for pain, constipation or leakage, this episode offers honest advice and reassurance that you do not have to suffer in silence. Tune in now and join the pelvic health conversation.   Helpful Links The Confidence App - https://confidenceapp.uk/  My Joint Health Hub – Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service -https://myjointhealthhub.bnssg.nhs.uk/pelvic-health-physiotherapy-service/  NHS – Urinary Incontinence - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-incontinence/  NHS – 10 ways to stop leaks - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-incontinence/10-ways-to-stop-leaks/

    21 min

  2. 05/22/2025

    Episode 1 - Menopause

    Dive into the first episode of BCfm's Real Women Talk Health where we tackle one of life’s biggest transitions, menopause. Join our host Sherrie Eugene-Hart with Sue Jones & Julie Holloway in the studio as they are joined by two local expert guests, menopause specialist Dr Katherine Kearley-Shiers and GP Dr Katharine Richardson, to demystify perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Together they break down the biology behind your “last natural period,” explore the rollercoaster of symptoms from hot flushes and night sweats to brain fog and mood swings, and explain how HRT really works and when it might or might not be right for you. But it is not all science. You will hear candid stories from women who have navigated hormonal upheavals, from surprise memory lapses like “where did I park” to shifts in libido and sleep disruption. We talk cultural taboos, the power of sharing your journey with family, and why no woman should suffer in silence. Plus find out where to turn for support, including online resources, local GP clinics and community groups that empower you to take control of your health.  Whether you are just starting to notice changes, in the thick of symptoms, or supporting a friend or family member, this episode is your inclusive, no judgment guide to understanding menopause while finding hope, humour and practical solutions along the way. Tune in now and join the conversation! Helpful Links NHS - Menopause - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/  Menopause Matters - https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/  Women's Health Concern - Menopause Wellness Hub - https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/menopause-wellness-hub/  Rock My Menopause - https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/

    36 min
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Real Women Talk Health is a six-part podcast series from BCfm in partnership with the NHS, offering warm, jargon-free conversations on key aspects of women’s wellbeing. Across episodes on menopause, periods, cervical screening, contraception, pelvic health and sexual health, our host Sherrie Eugene-Hart, with women from across Bristol and beyond, is joined by expert guests sharing honest stories, practical advice and gentle reassurance.

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