High Tea With Lady V

Lady V

Welcome to High Tea with Lady V. Why do we whisper about menopause? Why is a conversation about vaginas still taboo? It's time to change the narrative. High Tea with Lady V is the podcast for open, honest, and hilarious conversations about topics that affect all of us who have a vagina: menstrual health, body changes, perimenopause, menopause, motherhood, aging, sexual wellness, mental resilience, and the sheer joy of having a vagina. Join me, Lady V, and my guests as we share personal stories to debunk myths and empower each other to embrace every stage of womanhood. Expect real talk and maybe even a few tears as we navigate the beautiful, messy, and utterly human experience of having a vagina. Grab your tea, pull up a chair, and let's get real. Welcome to High Tea with Lady V.

  1. 3d ago

    Everything they Tolds you About Menopause Weight Loss is Wrong with Ailsa Hichens - You're Welcome!

    Send us Fan Mail Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong | Ailsa Hitchens on Insulin, Protein, Sleep & Metabolism In this High Tea with Lady V year-in-review episode, the host revisits a conversation with UK menopause nutritionist and coach Ailsa Hitchens about her book, Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong. They challenge the “eat less, move more” approach and discuss menopause weight gain as a metabolic and hormonal issue involving insulin, blood sugar spikes and crashes, inflammation, stress, sleep, and gut health. Hitchens emphasizes protein-rich breakfasts, fewer snacks and proper meal spacing, food order to blunt glucose spikes, and lifestyle basics like planning, strength training, and guided meditation to reduce stress. They also cover risks beyond weight—cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s—plus the role of estrogen/progesterone balance, detox via regular bowel movements, and practical habit-building tools like journaling. 00:00 Welcome and Season Tease 01:12 Menopause Weight Loss Myths 02:29 Why the Book Hits Home 03:27 Glucose Spikes and Prediabetes 05:42 Medical Advice Gone Wrong 06:54 Why She Wrote This Book 09:10 Midlife Weight and Health Risks 12:39 Making Change Stick 16:00 Calories Myth and Protein 17:57 Breakfast and Food Noise 23:31 Stop Grazing Start Resetting 27:13 Metabolic Health and Longevity 32:13 Gut Bacteria and Fiber 35:25 Food Variety and Journaling 39:19 Seasonal Mood Triggers 40:30 Rewriting Your Health Rules 42:35 Cycle Syncing Food Exercise 45:00 Estrogen Balance And Gut 46:49 Everyday Detox Basics 50:29 Self Care Without Guilt 55:18 Stress Metabolism Explained 59:27 Meditation And HRV Tracking 01:04:01 Testing Versus Basics 01:06:57 Sleep Planning Tipping Points 01:12:02 Protein Breakfast For Stability 01:14:21 Wrap Up Resources Disclaimer www.AilsaHichens.com Thanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at v@highteawithladyv.com Follow High Tea with Lady V on Instagram  Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook  Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group  Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter  Watch this episode on YouTube

    1h 16m
  2. May 22

    Reliving - A Journey through- Divorce, Adoption, A Brain Aneurysm, Her Daughter’s Hit-and-Run, Survival and more..

    Send us Fan Mail Louise Wilkinson’s Unbelievable Journey: Adoption Truth, a Life-Saving Brain Aneurysm & Her Daughter’s Hit-and-Run Survival In this episode of High Tea with Lady V, Kate interviews her close friend Louise Wilkinson (host of How to Hack Your Heartbreak, speaker, life coach, and performing arts school owner) about a series of defining life events. Louise recounts divorcing as a young mum of two while relocating her business, then receiving a letter that revealed for the first time she was adopted under a closed government process that replaced her birth certificate; she later met her birth mother and father and discovered strong family and physical connections while staying close to her adoptive family. Louise also shares being diagnosed with a large, unruptured brain aneurysm discovered during stroke testing, facing delays in the regional system before urgent open brain surgery in Sydney. Finally, she describes her daughter Bella being hit at high speed while traffic controlling in July 2024, suffering a pulverized pelvis and long recovery, with both later diagnosed with PTSD, and Louise beginning assessment for ADHD. 00:00 Welcome to High Tea 01:10 Meet Louise Wilkinson 02:03 Divorce and Single Mum Life 04:00 The Letter Under the Door 05:29 Learning She Was Adopted 06:37 Family Loss and Belonging 08:32 Searching for Birth Parents 10:40 Meeting Birth Mum 12:37 Finding Birth Dad’s Family 16:28 Aneurysm Bombshell 20:08 Diagnosis and What It Means 23:13 Rushed to Sydney Surgery 24:39 Family Rallying Together 25:06 Brain Surgery Risks 26:02 ICU Reunion After Surgery 28:21 Aneurysm Close Call 29:25 System Failures And Delays 31:57 Bella Hit By Car 36:31 Recovery And PTSD 39:04 ADHD Diagnosis Journey 42:08 Medication And Focus Tools 44:02 Sharing Stories Matters 45:28 Teapot Question Finale 46:25 Outro And Disclaimer Thanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at v@highteawithladyv.com Follow High Tea with Lady V on Instagram  Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook  Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group  Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter  Watch this episode on YouTube

    48 min
  3. May 12

    Reliving - Just Don't Pee Yourself- Our Pelvic floor at it's finest!

    Send us Fan Mail Tesla Chair Therapy: Pelvic Floor, Back Pain & Incontinence Relief (Plus Postpartum Core Support) Agnes discusses a Tesla Chair/Tesla Former treatment plan she typically recommends as 10 sessions (2–3 times per week), noting that results require multiple sessions and ongoing maintenance. She shares a client story in which the patient initially chose a five-session package but upgraded to 10 after reporting dramatically better sleep, less nighttime fidgeting, improved comfort, and an added benefit of dropping a dress and pants size; the client later aggravated her back at work, paused sessions to rest, then returned and again experienced improved sleep. They explain that the non-invasive treatment is done fully clothed via magnetic stimulation (up to 10 cm penetration) and can strengthen pelvic floor, lower back, and core, with potential uses for urinary and fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids, postpartum recovery (starting six weeks postpartum with obstetric clearance), diastasis recti support, glute work, and benefits for men (including post-prostatectomy). 00:00 How Many Sessions 19:45 Client Results Story 20:54 Weight Loss Expectations 21:58 Back Injury Break 22:52 Who It Helps 23:26 Postpartum Timing 24:41 Non Invasive Chair 25:30 Glutes And Veins 26:28 Diastasis Recti Help 28:21 When It Doesnt Work 29:08 Maintenance And Types 30:24 Hemorrhoids Function 32:06 Why It Matters 33:29 Wrap Up Disclaimer Thanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at v@highteawithladyv.com Follow High Tea with Lady V on Instagram  Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook  Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group  Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter  Watch this episode on YouTube

    35 min
  4. May 5

    Reliving the Hormoe Podcast - Freaking hormones..... Are you in Perimenopasue? You are welcome.

    Send us Fan Mail The Hormone Power Session: Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause - HRT, Health Risks, and More! Welcome to a fresh, fun, and simplified take on our crazy hormone journey. In this episode, we dive deep into the often misunderstood hot mess that is perimenopause and menopause. We'll touch onthe increased risks of dementia, cardiovascular diseases, and more. A nd ladies, get ready for a crash course in cell biology too—don't worry, it'll be quick and painless!  We're redefining the narrative around our hormonal health with laughs, relatable rants, and some sobering truths about our medical system's gaps in treating perimenopausal women.  Strap in for a wild ride as we break down estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and the myriad symptoms of perimenopause. From sleep disturbances and mood swings to hot flashes and joint pain, we cover it all! Plus, we'll explore how better understanding of HRT treatment that can lead to healthier lives post-menopause.  So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let’s upskill our hormone know-how together.  Stay informed, stay empowered! 00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:43 Hormones Overview 02:19 Cell Biology and Hormones 04:06 Types of Estrogen 07:44 Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms 14:19 Medical System Failures 16:33 Hormones and Brain Health 22:37 Cardiovascular Disease and Menopause 25:31 Bone Health and Osteoporosis 29:23 Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome 30:57 Mental Health and Hormones 34:29 Conclusion and Call to Action Thanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at v@highteawithladyv.com Follow High Tea with Lady V on Instagram  Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook  Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group  Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter  Watch this episode on YouTube

    38 min
  5. Apr 30

    Reliving our Chat with Peta Romeo -Sexuality. Empathy. Rage. Healing. And the overwhelming urge to just be left the hell alone.

    Send us Fan Mail Sexuality. Empathy. Rage. Healing. And the overwhelming urge to just be left the hell alone. This week on High Tea with Lady V, we sit down with the fierce and fabulous Peta Romeo—certified somatic sex and relationship coach, host of The Ecology of Intimacy podcast, and passionate advocate for women’s sexual healing and spiritual liberation. Together, we dive into the raw realities of womanhood—what happens when we’re endlessly touched out, when our empathy is on E, and when our sexuality is buried beneath layers of trauma, people-pleasing, and societal shame. From the invisible weight of motherhood and perimenopause to reclaiming pleasure and learning about your actual anatomy (spoiler alert: your clitoris is way more powerful than you’ve been told)—this episode is an absolute liberation call for every woman who’s ever thought, “I love you… but please, for the love of God, don’t touch me.” We talk responsive desire, the power of saying no, pelvic reflexology, cervical orgasms, and the practice of “Pilates” (yes, vaginal ones). This is not your mama’s sex ed class. ✨ Warning: unfiltered, unashamed, and radically empowering. 00:00 Welcome to High Tea with Lady Bee 00:33 The Burden of Female Sexuality and Trauma 02:19 Introduction to Peter Romeo 03:25 Socialization and Boundaries 05:20 Motherhood and Perimenopause 07:34 Rediscovering Female Sexuality 18:38 The Complexity of Female Orgasms 24:07 Healing and Embracing Female Sexuality 29:30 Overcoming Body Image Issues in Relationships 31:31 Creating a Context for Desire 37:22 Navigating Modern Female Roles 39:00 Parenting and Generational Shifts 43:24 Reclaiming Sexuality and Language 44:54 Introduction to Tantra and Taoism 46:23 Exploring Sacred Sexuality Practices 50:18 Starting Your Journey with Sacred Sexuality 54:33 The Importance of Female Connection and Support 55:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Thanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at v@highteawithladyv.com Follow High Tea with Lady V on Instagram  Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook  Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group  Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter  Watch this episode on YouTube

    58 min
  6. Mar 16

    High Tea with Lady V Relaunch: The female Health GAP - Your Welcome!

    Send us Fan Mail High Tea with Lady V Relaunch: Lady Garden 101, Hormones, and Reclaiming P***y Power Lady V returns from a hiatus and relaunches High Tea with Lady V by re-releasing six favorite episodes every two weeks before new interviews and guests. She kicks off with the original Episode 101, framing the show as a no-filter space to talk about vaginas, vulvas, hormones, aging, and women’s health in plain language. Drawing on her experience as a registered nurse in cosmetics and “aging well,” and her personal motivation after her mother’s dementia and her own APOE4 risk, she critiques how girls were taught only to avoid pregnancy, how periods are used to dismiss women’s emotions, and how many vaginal and hormonal issues go unaddressed. She shares early experiences like thrush and highlights gaps in research, including women’s late inclusion in medical trials, and discusses HRT versus the pill in perimenopause, ending with a call to reclaim knowledge, voice, and power. If you’ve ever wondered why we can casually debate cryptocurrency and protein powder but get awkward the moment someone says “vagina,” you’re exactly who we made this for. Welcome to High Tea with Lady V, where we pull up a chair, put the kettle on, and talk about women’s health in plain language with zero shame and a lot of heart. We’re digging into the subjects women are too often told to whisper about: hormones, perimenopause and menopause, sex and desire, body changes, aging, motherhood, and the complicated truth of relationships. I’m Lady V, a women’s health advocate who believes honest conversation is a form of care. When we can name what’s happening in our bodies, we can ask better questions, spot red flags sooner, and stop feeling like we’re “too much” for wanting real answers. You’ll hear from experts, doctors, rebels, disruptors, and everyday women, because women’s health isn’t only clinical, it’s lived. Whether you’re driving the kids to sport, hiding in the pantry with chocolate, or staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m. while your hormones treat sleep as optional, there’s a seat here for you. Expect laughs, the occasional gasp, and those moments where you blurt out, “Why did nobody tell me this before?” If this sounds like your kind of honest women’s health podcast, hit subscribe, share High Tea with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more women can find us. What topic do you want us to spill the tea on next? 00:00 Show Relaunch Update 01:57 Replay Episode One 02:44 Sex Ed Then vs Now 05:45 Meet Lady V Mission 12:41 Reclaiming P***y Power 17:40 Thrush and Discharge 21:16 Ailments We Weren't Told 23:09 Medical System Fails Women 28:10 HRT Debate and Bias 31:43 Knowledge Is Power Outro 34:01 Teaser and Disclaimer Thanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at v@highteawithladyv.com Follow High Tea with Lady V on Instagram  Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook  Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group  Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter  Watch this episode on YouTube

    35 min

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Welcome to High Tea with Lady V. Why do we whisper about menopause? Why is a conversation about vaginas still taboo? It's time to change the narrative. High Tea with Lady V is the podcast for open, honest, and hilarious conversations about topics that affect all of us who have a vagina: menstrual health, body changes, perimenopause, menopause, motherhood, aging, sexual wellness, mental resilience, and the sheer joy of having a vagina. Join me, Lady V, and my guests as we share personal stories to debunk myths and empower each other to embrace every stage of womanhood. Expect real talk and maybe even a few tears as we navigate the beautiful, messy, and utterly human experience of having a vagina. Grab your tea, pull up a chair, and let's get real. Welcome to High Tea with Lady V.