Menopause Lifestyle Solution

Livia Francis

The menopause is topical and current. Livia Francis is intent on breaking the taboo through education within sectors of society. Women are a powerful and respected part of the workforce globally. Isn’t it about time we had access to more information on all levels of media? With over thirty years in health and fitness, suffering a horrendous menopause in 2012, Livia had diversified her business over the years to embrace the menopause and talk openly about it on social media and within the corporate environment. Livia interviews specialists and politicians on how we can facilitate awareness around the subject both at home and in the workplace into the future.

Episodes

  1. Nickie Aiken

    04/26/2021

    Nickie Aiken

    #menopausepodcast #menopauseatwork #womenshealthstrategy Welcome to the Fitfreedom Menopause podcast hosted by Menopause exercise coach, Livia Francis. Each month I invite a discussion on a chosen topic within menopause. Nickie Aiken and I cover the highs, the lows of the experiences of mid-life women in our modern-day society. With 12 million women currently in their menopause in the UK, isn’t it about time that it is highlighted more at work and understood more within our population? Today I have the pleasure of introducing Nickie Atkin, Conservative MP for London & Westminster, who is making waves by highlighting the importance of acknowledging menopause within our population, and our workforce. Nickie is extremely proactive in making her own lifestyle adjustments to cope with the symptoms. I have been coaching Nickie in exercise and nutrition over the last few months with some very positive outcomes, which Nickie will tell you about today. If you are keen to have a voice in the formulation of women's health policy in 2021 this is your link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/womens-health-strategy-call-for-evidence/womens-health-strategy-call-for-evidence To support Nickie Aiken Mp for London and Westminster go to https://members.parliament.uk/member/4741/contact To contact Livia for information on how to manage your menopause go to https://fitfreedom.co.uk Instagram @livfitfreedom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livia.francis

    21 min
  2. Dr Olivia Hum

    12/04/2020

    Dr Olivia Hum

    Today I have the pleasure of talking with Dr Olivia Hum, a specialist in menopause. Dr Olivia Hum is a GP based in Sussex, who also runs a private clinic at the Nuffield Hospital in Haywards Heath. Olivia talks enthusiastically about how doctors in the UK are becoming more aware as to the needs of patients experiencing menopause. Olivia is currently educating other GPs as to the options open to women both in the NHS and privately. The medical world is changing and menopause is more openly discussed. One of the most difficult subjects for a menopausal woman to talk about is sex. As our estrogen drops we can experience pain, lack of libido, and sensations of bladder infections after sex. I experienced the burning sensation a few times after sex. Thinking it was bladder infection I took prescribed antibiotics.. But the diagnosis could have been different if I had spoken to a doctor who was aware of this symptom in relation to menopause. Namingly, the lack of estrogen is causing the pain the treatment would have been very different. Olivia shares her top tips on how to 'cope' with the menopause. Interestingly, the most prominent was to reduce stress! Secondary to exercise and of course, eat well! Thanks for listening and I hope that Olivia's advice helps you to think creatively about managing your menopause. To contact Olivia Hum message her through her website https://www.womenshealthsussex.com To contact Livia Francis for exercise choices in menopause and ways to introduce healthy eating https://www.menopauselifestylesolution.com

    15 min
  3. Dr Wendy Denning

    10/18/2020

    Dr Wendy Denning

    Highlighting the plight of the menopause and also breast cancer. In this short podcast we are bringing these topical subjects closer to each and every listener. Menopause Lifestyle Solution interviews Dr Wendy Denning, who has been named 3 years in a row, in Tatler's top 150 private doctors and who co-presented the very successful TV series - 'The Diet Doctors, Inside and Out '- is a GP with over 25 years experience. She is passionate about and a strong advocate for the Integration of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, serving for 2 years on the GP Steering Group for the Prince of Wales Foundation for Integrated Health and currently serving on the Committee for an Integrated approach to Obstetrics and Gynaecology in this country. Dr Denning's Philosophy She believes that good diagnosis is the cornerstone to good medicine and that this is best acheived by listening to the patient,helping them to interprete the body's signs and signals and to understand how the body functions as a whole. By changing just one thing one can often have a profound impact on many aspects of the body functioning. Her strong foundation in traditional medicine and her extensive training in complementary medicine means that she brings many different strengths to the consultation process. To mark World Menopause Day Livia Francis interviews Dr Denning to discover more about the ups and downs of menopause and how a trusted GP helps to advise women on the best way to ease symptoms. I know that you will have gained from Dr Denning's conversation today and that you can take away with you some helpful information. To get in touch with Dr Denning: http://www.thehealthdoctors.co.uk/dr_wendy_denning_bio.php To contact Livia Francis: www.menopauselifestylesolution.com

    25 min
  4. Sam Palmer

    08/11/2020

    Sam Palmer

    A podcast collaboration with myself and Sam Palmer ( who I met on instagram) who is the creator and founder of Midlife Makeover. Check out this fabulous vlog, insta TV and instagram on the handles below for more helpful tips and information on the menopause. We are both from an exercise back ground and passionate about our message of how to 'MOVE THROUGH THE MENOPAUSE" What works in your 20s and 30s won't have the same results in your later years - our bodies react differently to exercise as our hormones become unsettled. BUT as Sam says we still need to MOVE!! :) It's also a lifestyle choice as your belly ' develops its own postcode' you can implement small changes to stop the weight gain. Most importantly you must enjoy the exercise that you undertake WITH support form a community of women all on similar paths. Here's a little back ground from Sam: Sam’s career started in the NHS where she qualified as a nurse eventually working as a Sister in NeoNatal Intensive Care. Becoming a mother led her to look for work that didn’t involve night duty but did include her love of teaching so having qualified as a teacher Sam left the NHS to work in Further Education. A desire to do things ‘her way’ inspired Sam and a colleague to become their own boss and set up their own business where for 18 years they taught First Aid, both in the workplace and to private individuals. Not content with one business, Sam turned her passion for running into something that would, unbeknown to her, go on to touch the lives of many thousands of women. She trained as a running coach and set up a fitness club, Sevenoaks Ladies Joggers, exclusively for women in Sevenoaks, Kent. In 2014 Sam was voted Coach of the year by UK Athletics for both the South East and the UK and has won many other local awards for her tireless work helping women. Using her years of experience and medical background Sam has turned her attention to the issues that women over 40 struggle with during the perimenopause and menopause. Her newest ( and final she says!) business Midlife Makeover supports women to make simple proven lifestyle changes via an online platform and face to face support. Sam is in the menopause, still running and often found out walking with her dog or cooking up a health brownie with chickpeas or beans - probably to go with her favourite drink of Champagne! Livia’s back ground: After 31 years in the health and fitness industry Livia has diversified part of her business into advising women on menopause. Menopause is prevalent, topical and vital to 'understand' with women being an ever increasing percentage of the workforce, at all levels of business. Government menopause health coaching projects are part of Livia's vast array of services as well as hosting regular TV 'health news' with LatestTV. Livia is a Podcast host, blogger and vlogger & writes editorial content for 'Sliver Magazine'. Livia also presents the "Menopause Minutes', which is a YouTube series discussing symptoms of menopause, and how to ease them naturally. Currently hosting online and country wide workshops in menopause exercise with her team of menopause ambassadors. Livia has five titles in the competitive fitness world and a Pro athlete and coach. Livia designs intelligent effective training & food programmes for women who are dedicated to changing their body shape and toning up so that they look and feel positive no matter what age. An online health and body transformation coach. Online personal trainer advising on gut health, body cleansing & menopausal exercise/nutrition. Advisor for menopausal groups online and committed speaker. A business woman who develops social marketing strategies creating immense opportunity for women to excel in social marketing and develop an alternative income stream within the health and wellness industry. Sam an be found on instagram @Sampalmermidlifemakerover

    13 min

About

The menopause is topical and current. Livia Francis is intent on breaking the taboo through education within sectors of society. Women are a powerful and respected part of the workforce globally. Isn’t it about time we had access to more information on all levels of media? With over thirty years in health and fitness, suffering a horrendous menopause in 2012, Livia had diversified her business over the years to embrace the menopause and talk openly about it on social media and within the corporate environment. Livia interviews specialists and politicians on how we can facilitate awareness around the subject both at home and in the workplace into the future.