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It's the episode we've wanted to make from the start! Join Alex and Jude and their brilliant guest Paula Bishop from Two Magpies for an honest and entertaining chat about the menopause, how it affects us and what we can learn from our experiences at this stage in our life - our "second spring", as Paula rather beautifully calls it.Paula describes herself as a "midlife well being mentor", but we would just describe her as a wise and wonderful woman. Whether you are experiencing the menop...

We're back! And so delighted to kick of Season Two of the podcast with a natter about one of our favourite tipples... gin. Listen to our super-knowledgeable guest Neil Everitt enthuse and inform us: and he should know, as he's the founder of delicious gin brand Brockmans and a genuine gin-fan, like us!So pour yourself a double, add the garnish of your choice, say CHEERS and take a listen. Find out more and follow Brockmans on Facebook or Insta, and send a picture of yourself enjoying your dri...

Alex and Jude had such a great natter with Anthony Connors-Roberts, author of YA novella The Boy In Makeup (out on 1 March - preorder it here!A [mostly] spoiler-free chat that covered being young and LGBTQ+, school days, first loves and - of course - makeup!Listen to the fabulous Anthony and make sure you read his heartwarming, sweet, funny and wise book as well. And check out his gorgeous range of baby clothes too - Spoilt Baby.Thanks Anthony!Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram...

January is the time when many of us are thinking about trying veganism, vegetarianism or just increasing our plant-based intake. So what better time for a chat with Dr Toni Vernelli, from the excellent charity Veganuary? Our conversation is full of super-useful tips for anyone looking to try out veganism - as a permanent change or just for the month (or even just on Mondays!). We hope you'll find lots of inspiration and absolutely zero judgement in this episode. Happy New Year!Join the conver...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're a bit overexcited! Christmas decorations, Christmas traditions, pressies, food - we love it all. So don a silly hat and a gaudy jumper [optional] and join Alex and Jude as they get into the festive spirit BIG time for this Yuletide episode. And don't miss the VERY special guest who takes a break from his busy schedule to share his seasonal Peak of the Week with us. Ho, Ho and indeed Ho!Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram...

Sadly, one in two of us will know someone who is living with dementia. And it isn't talked about enough! So, to mark #WorldAlzheimersMonth Jude shares some of her personal experience of these diseases (it isn't just Alzheimer's) with Alex, before they go on to talk to the inspirational Katie Thomas. Katie lost her much-loved dad, Ceri, to Alzheimer's disease, and is now a committed fundraiser, runner (natch!) and advocate for research into these cruel diseases.This one in personal.Suppo...