What the Fog? with Jo and Em

Em Meads

An amusing and informative podcast on Menopause and midlife. 2 old friends Jo and Em, who are Executive Menopause Coaches discuss various aspects of this stage of life. They cover topics such as Symptoms, offer practical tips for managing the menopause at work and at home, in a humorous and friendly style whilst making it relatable and fun. Together with Special guests they create an entertaining and informative resource. Jo runs Courage Coaching and What the fog? Facebook group. Em runs The Modern Menopause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 20

    Jun 4

    What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 20

    We discuss the concept of help and why many women struggle to seek assistance, particularly during menopause and perimenopause. We chat about how societal expectations pressure women to be "copers and fixers" while stigmatizing help-seeking behavior. We talk about how women often feel shame or inadequacy when experiencing menopausal symptoms and that seeking help is not a sign of weakness and encourage women to reach out for support. For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following: Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk Jo Instagram @whatthefog Em Instagram @themodernmenopause  Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  2. Mar 23

    What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 19

    In Episode 19 we talk about Menopause in the Workplace and new obligations being brought in for employers and also how to advocate for ourselves at the doctors, if we feel we are not being listened to. NICE guidance for doctors on Menopause. www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23 Jo's Symptom tracker For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following: Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk Jo Instagram @whatthefog Em Instagram @themodernmenopause  Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 18

    On Episode 18, apart from having lots of giggles, we chat about, important but not often talked about, OSTEOPOROSIS. We give you statistics from experts, but most importantly, we talk about the things we can do to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures as we age. For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following: Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk Jo Instagram @whatthefog Em Instagram @themodernmenopause  Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  4. What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 17

    10/18/2025

    What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 17

    Sorry for the delay but as it's World Menopause Day we thought we would publish Episode 17 of our podcast. We are talking to Trudy Simmons , business coach, entrepreneur, speaker and author about her perimenopause journey. Trudy runs the Daisy Chain Group which offers one-to-one coaching, monthly workshops and amazing networking and online communities to support women entrepreneurs. She is the author of "Doubt less --- do More" available on Amazon and via her website. For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following: Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk Jo Instagram @whatthefog Em Instagram @themodernmenopause  Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  5. What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 16

    07/20/2025

    What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 16

    We are back! After a 6 month break (which we didn't intend to be that long), we return with Episode 16. A short little re intro and catch up , we chat about Menopause in the workplace and policies in different countries and let you know about our plans for going forward. For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following: Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk Jo Instagram @whatthefog Em Instagram @themodernmenopause  Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  6. What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 15

    12/03/2024

    What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 15

    On Episode 15 we chat about the "Manopause", staying on HRT for the rest of our lives, you are never too old to try HRT to see if it works for you and taking responsibility for our decisions that we make to enhance our "healthspan". For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following: Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk Jo Instagram @whatthefog Em Instagram @themodernmenopause  Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  7. What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 14

    09/29/2024

    What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 14

    On our last Episode as "What the Fog? with Jo and Em" (we are rebranding), we talk about all sorts of things and have a good laugh. From Vaginal Oestrogen, to the "Millenopause", no that's not a mistype... it's a thing apparently. From The Australian Senate enquiry report to our 3 Golden Nuggets. The dates Em couldn't remember for her Intensive Menopause Specialist Coach training programme are Sat 19 and Sun 20 October , but can also be found on her website For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following: Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk Jo Instagram @whatthefog Em Instagram @themodernmenopause  Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  8. What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 13

    08/01/2024

    What the Fog? with Jo and Em Episode 13

    In episode 13 we talk to the lovely Sam Evans from Sam talks Sex and Jo Divine, about Menopause, Vaginal health, intimacy, lack of libido, sex toys, vaginal oestrogen and more. Sam has kindly offered all our listeners a discount at Jo Divine. All contact details for Sam and the Pelvic Health physio list is below. The 10% discount code is WHATTHEFOG (£5 minimum spend on full priced products excluding P&P) valid until 31/08/24. They only ship within the UK. Website  https://www.jodivine.com/ customerservice@jodivine.com 01892 888284 Instagram and Twitter is @samtalkssex https://www.instagram.com/samtalkssex/ https://x.com/SamTalksSex Jo Divine https://www.instagram.com/jo.divine/ https://www.facebook.com/JoDivineShop/ https://x.com/jodivineuk POGP :find a physio https://thepogp.co.uk/patients/physiotherapists/ Remember to send in your Menopausal Moments, funny stories, questions or anything particular that you would like us to chat about to whatthefogcast@gmail.com For more information about Jo and Em and what they do, visit the following: Jo - www.courage-coaching.co.uk Em – www.themodernmenopause.co.uk Jo Instagram @whatthefog Em Instagram @themodernmenopause  Jo Founder What the Fog? Facebook Group LinkedIn: Emma Meads | LinkedIn LinkedIn : Jo Ibbott | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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An amusing and informative podcast on Menopause and midlife. 2 old friends Jo and Em, who are Executive Menopause Coaches discuss various aspects of this stage of life. They cover topics such as Symptoms, offer practical tips for managing the menopause at work and at home, in a humorous and friendly style whilst making it relatable and fun. Together with Special guests they create an entertaining and informative resource. Jo runs Courage Coaching and What the fog? Facebook group. Em runs The Modern Menopause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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