This week is the turn of Diane Danzebrink, whose experience with surgical menopause changed her life and spurred her into action, creating the Make Menopause Matter campaign and going on to become a major force for change in the current conversation.Follow Diane on Twitter at @Dianedanz  and support the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!http://menopausesupport.co.ukAs always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resourcesDownload your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!  https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at [email protected]  Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815   You can also follow me on  Social Media     Twitter @friend_anna   Insta      @annalouisefriend   Facebook facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductions

This week I have the great pleasure of talking to Tania and Steve, a couple who, when Tania started experiencing symptoms at 47, really struggled to navigate the challenges of what felt like an unknown issue. We talk about low points, the benefits of communications and bringing together the male and female perspectives on Menopause.As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resourcesSupport the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!http://menopausesupport.co.uk Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign! https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at [email protected]  Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815   You can also follow me on  Social Media     Twitter @friend_anna   Insta      @annalouisefriend   Facebook facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductions

In this Episode I talk with Emily and Caroline about their experiences of Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, also known as PMDD. In this frank and emotional conversation, I learn about how complex and destructive this condition and related conditions can be. Caroline's book I Blame the Hormones can be bought on Amazon  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blame-Hormones-Living-Reproductive-Depression/dp/1909771309/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ODVXYNYMZOCQ&dchild=1&keywords=i+blame+the+hormones&qid=1628177615&sprefix=I+Blame+the+horm%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1You can follow Caroline on Twitter @blamethehormonse and Emily @PeriodsPowerAs always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resourcesSupport the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!http://menopausesupport.co.uk Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign! https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at [email protected]  Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815   You can also follow me on  Social Media     Twitter @friend_anna   Insta      @annalouisefriend   Facebook facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductions

In this Episode, I talk with Katrina, who is a sexologist body worker who spends all her time around vaginas. We talk about all manner of things from self pleasure to intimate massage AND I learn a lot of progesterone sensitivity, which, it turns out is VERY IMPORTANT KNOWLEDGE!As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resourcesSupport the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!http://menopausesupport.co.uk Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign! https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at [email protected]  Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815   You can also follow me on  Social Media     Twitter @friend_anna   Insta      @annalouisefriend   Facebook facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductions

In this Episode I talk to Faye about going through Menopause as a 9 to 5 black woman and the challenges this brings. I found this chat particularly interesting as it's the first time I've had to think about how different it is for women experiencing Menopause who need to hold down a full time job, keep their household going and if single, like Faye, keep your love life going!A brilliant and lively chat from us, enjoy!If you want to follow Faye then find her on Instagram @9to5menopauseAs always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resourcesSupport the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!http://menopausesupport.co.uk Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign! https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at [email protected] Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815   You can also follow me on  Social Media     Twitter @friend_anna   Insta      @annalouisefriend   Facebook facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductions

This week I chat with Clare and Liz from the Know Your Menopause campaign about their own journeys with Menopause and how a conversation on Twitter led to this simple yet brilliant campaign being created.Clare is a nutrionalist who specialises in helping midlife women navigate Menopause and Liz is a journalist who has a fab blog about all the challenges and joys of being a 50 plus woman.You can get in touch with Clare at yournewlifeplan.com and follow Liz at 50Sense.netTo Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign!https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resourcesSupport the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!http://menopausesupport.co.uk If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at [email protected] Become a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815   You can also follow me on  Social Media     Twitter @friend_anna   Insta      @annalouisefriend   Facebook facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductions 

In this Episode I talk to Jo Moseley, host of The Joy of SUPP podcast, menopause thriver and fully lovely human. In our chat we talk about the full journey that Jo went on during her Perimenopause which included losing her Mum. We navigate the sadness and find the joy within her inspirational story, a beautiful conversation.Jo is such a gentle and positive being and her film Brave Enough is a really fascinating study of what it means to challenge yourself. If you get the chance, check it out! You can find it on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/502656424If you'd like to follow Jo on Twitter or Instagram search 'HappyHealthy50'As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resourcesSupport the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!http://menopausesupport.co.uk Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign! https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at [email protected] a Patron for Taking on the Change! Support this podcast with a small monthly amount. Click https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815   You can also follow me on  Social Media    Twitter @friend_anna  Insta      @annalouisefriend  Facebook facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductions

In this Episode I talk with Amanda Thebe, author of Menopocalypse, a book that started with Amanda’s own experience and allowed her to develop her kick-ass approach to a healthy and managed Menopause. I first came across Amanda on Instagram because she was incredibly sweary and used the phrase cockwomble in abundance. So here I am chatting with a woman who takes no prisoners…..If you'd like to buy Amanda's book then you can find it on Amazon!https://www.amazon.co.uk/Menopocalypse-Learned-Thrive-During-Menopause/dp/1771647604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RALA4T246JIV&dchild=1&keywords=menopocalypse+book&qid=1625086155&sprefix=Menopocal%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1Also find her on Social MediaTwitter @amandathebexFacebook https://www.facebook.com/amandathebexInstagram @amanda.thebeAs always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resourceswww.yournewlife.com - Clare Shepherd midlife nutrition and natural menopause coachSupport the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!http://menopausesupport.co.uk Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign! https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at [email protected]   You can also follow me on  Social Media    Twitter @friend_anna  Instagram  @annalouisefriend  And don't forget you can now support us on Patreon! Check out how to help us keep the conversation going at  https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815 

In this Episode I chat with Kate Duffy, also known as Menopausal Mave, most recently spotted on the couch with Davina McCall in her documentary Sex, Myths and Menopause. Kate and I talk about, battling with symptoms whilst being a single parent and finding the strength to campaign for better menopause treatment for every woman. If you’d like to follow Kate, her social media links for Menopausal Mave and clothing brand Duffy’s Quips are belowTwitter @menopausalmave Instagram @menomavekateduffyhttps://www.duffysquips.com/Next week I meet Amanda Thebe. Author of Menopocalypse and straight talking northerner who now resides in the states. We talk approaches to menopause in terms of movement and wellbeing and discuss the merits of penguins biscuits…If you love this podcast please help us grow our audience and reach more people! You can rate the review the podcast and you can take part – I’m always on the lookout for people who are willing to spend an hour with me, sharing their experiences and thoughts to support and comfort others.You can also support us by becoming a patron and parting with a tiny bit of your hard earned cash to help us keep going. Me and my producer Sam will be very grateful for anyone able to help out.https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815As always, there are no medical recommendations in this podcast, just the sharing of experiences. If you need to know more about Menopause or any menopause treatments please consult your healthcare professional. There are also links below where you can find support and resourcesSupport the #makemenopausematter campaign to improve treatment for women and training for GPs. Click on the link below!http://menopausesupport.co.uk Download your poster and pack from the #KnowYourMenopause campaign! https://www.pausitivity.co.uk/If you would like to get involved with Taking on the Change please pop us an email at [email protected]   You can also follow me on  Social Media    Twitter @friend_anna  Insta      @annalouisefriend  Facebook facebook.com/friendsforlifeproductions

Welcome to Series 2! So excited to be able to bring you more fantastic chats from across the Menopause conversation. In this Series we talk with menopause campaigners Menopausal Mave, Diane Danzebrink and Clare and Lizzy from Know Your Menopause as well as author and fitness expert Amanda Thebe. We also explore working through menopause as a couple with Tania and Steve, menopause and grief with Jo  and more sex talk with Katrina! This is more!!There is is a new option to support the podcast with it's running costs through Patreon, the link is below!https://www.patreon.com/join/6913815