Henpicked Menopause Podcast

Deborah Garlick
Henpicked Menopause Podcast Podcast

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 Yet we still have outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support.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

  1. 23 JUL

    The Returners Programme: Supporting Menopausal Women at Work | Episode 82

    We know that around one in four women consider leaving work due to menopause symptoms, and one in ten actually do leave according to the Fawcett Society Report. But many of these women have valuable skills and talent to offer to workplaces. We're joined by Morna Ronnie of the People Portfolio as she explains more about how her returner programmes are supporting women after they're left their career due to menopausal symptoms to retrun to, and thrive at work. People Portfolio are looking to work with companies committed to being menopause friendly, or who have achieved The Menopause Friendly Accreditation to run a pilot fo their returner programme for menopausal women: Revive and Thrive. Please contact morna@thepeopleportfolio.co.uk if if you'd like to find out more, so that an initial exploratory discussion can be set up. About Morna Ronnie: Morna Ronnie is the founder of the People Portfolio. Her 30-year career to date has included supporting people in a range of ways, from recruitment to outplacement and psychometrics to training and development. In the last 5 years she has used this knowledge to design and deliver a range of Women Returner programmes, some of which were funded by The Scottish Government and specifically supported women of menopausal age.  Passionate about supporting somen to thrive at work, she is also a Menopause Workplace Trainer licensed by Henpicked, delivering their CPD accredited training. Are you interested in making your workplace menopause friendly? Visit www.menopausefriendly.co.uk to learn more.

    29 min
  2. 4 JUL

    Living with Endometriosis - Vickie Williams | Episode 80

    We all may have heard the word “endometriosis”. But what does it feel like to live with it? What advice might help? How can people be best supported? We're joined by Menstruation Friendly Independent Panel Member Vickie Williams to shine a light on the topic. Vickie, driven by her own experience with endometriosis, pursued a PhD in People and Organisations at The Open University UK, focusing on endometriosis in the workplace and the impact of menstrual policy. She holds a first-class honours degree in Business Management from King’s College London, where her interest in gender and organisational studies began, particularly regarding women’s workplace experiences. Before her PhD, Vickie spent seven years as a Digital Account Director in film and creative agencies across London. Concurrently, she trained in women’s health and established her own business to support individuals with endometriosis and other gynaecological conditions. Vickie has shared her expertise on endometriosis at prominent venues, including Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, and the International Critical Management Studies conference. Her personal and professional experiences provide her with unique insights into the challenges faced by women with invisible and often debilitating gynaecological conditions. She is particularly interested in how workplace structures and practices can better accommodate these conditions, aiming to improve the work environment for affected individuals.

    33 min
  3. Menopause, movement and exercise - Sally Bolton | Episode 77

    7 JUN

    Menopause, movement and exercise - Sally Bolton | Episode 77

    Do you know why it’s so important to move and exercise during menopause? Or how they positively impact mental health? ally Bolton has been a health and fitness coach since 2009 and over the last 2 years she has specialised in menopause health. Since then she has delivered training to private groups of women, educating them on menopause and how to manage symptoms through their lifestyle habits. Sally is a Henpicked: Menopause Workplace Trainer and has delivered colleague and manager training in various organisations including the education sector, charities and other professional services. Her mission is to educate and support as many individuals and organisations as possible, to help raise awareness, break the taboo, and normalise the conversation around menopause.  She believes that it is important for everybody to have a level of understanding, so we can all support each other through something that is inevitable for 51% of the population. About Henpicked Menopause Hub https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub 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 menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.

    30 min
  4. Hot flushes and alternatives to HRT - Dr Clare Spencer | Episode 76

    6 JUN

    Hot flushes and alternatives to HRT - Dr Clare Spencer | Episode 76

    Struggling with hot flushes but don’t want to take HRT, or can’t take HRT? Do you want to know abut the latest developments and what else is available to help you? Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre. Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine. As well as her role of 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. She wrote the menopause training module for doctors.net and has written for the Primary Care Women’s Health forum publication, Her Life Her Health, on a variety of menopause-related topics. About Henpicked Menopause Hub https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub 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 menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.

    31 min
  5. Take control of your menopause journey - Nigel Denby | Episode 75

    8 MAY

    Take control of your menopause journey - Nigel Denby | Episode 75

    Menopause is part of every woman’s life, yet a legacy of poor information and communication still leaves many of us wondering what’s happening and what we can do to navigate this major transition in our life. We’ll be exploring this topic and what we can all do to feel in control of our menopause journey with Nigel Denby of Harley Street at Home. Nigel Denby is a registered dietitian, author of ten successful nutrition books and a broadcaster across television and radio both in the UK and Europe. Dietitian of the Year 2013, Nigel is the author of The Denby Report – the leading and authoritative review of nutritional subjects. His special areas of clinical interest include: Weight Management; Women’s Health and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.   Nigel is registered with the Health Professions Council and Nutrition advisor to Women’s Health Concern – and as well as his areas of speciality, he also works with patients in the dietary management of chronic and acute medical conditions including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and a wide range of digestive and endocrine disorders.   About Henpicked Menopause Hub https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub 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 menstruation and menopause, manage symptoms and long-term health. It’s time for change. Support this Podcast by subscribing/following its FREE and really helps us produce more content just like this episode. If you enjoy this Podcast why not leave a 5 star review or rating.

    34 min

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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.

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