Irregular Bitches

39 - Andrea Mclean - Broadcaster and Menopause Warrior

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:26:26 GMT

On this, our last ever Irregular B*tches (massive sad face!), we talk to Andrea Mclean, who was arguably one of the very first women in the public eye to start talking about the menopause 4 years ago on Loose Women and has paved the way for the rest of us! She is warm, funny and insightful about her journey and has some great nuggets of advice for all of us midlife ladies navigating the menopause. This episode was actually recorded way back in September, but a series of boring life issues means we're only just uploading it now! Apologies for the wait!

Louise and I would like to thank you all for your loyalty over these last four years: we have enjoyed making our little poddy so much but cannot compete with the big-hitters in the pocastiverse and time and money have made it impossible to continue. We would like to thank all our incredible guests since we started and to Factory Originals for getting us off the ground in the beginning: their help was invaluable. Big thanks also to my husband, Andy who has been so very patient producing and editing for us in his (very limited!) spare time.

Please continue to enjoy listening to all of our back catalogue here on Acast and our DMs are ALWAYS open to any midlfe women who are struggling with this seismic shift in our lives. We love you all so much!

Final words, as ever...

STAY COOL B*TCHES!

All our love, always, Louise and Sarah xxxx

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38 - Dani Binnington - Menopause after Cancer and much more

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:16:38 GMT

On this episode of Irregular B*tches we welcome Dani Binnington AKA @healthywholeme: a community of women navigating their way through menopause after a cancer diagnosis spearheaded by Dani herself.

We talk about treating menopause symptoms without HRT, supplements, alcohol, diet, yoga and navigating the tricky journey through cancer treatment and beyond.

To check whether your supplement can be taken alongside your treatment check here: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medicine/herbs

Dani is on Instagram here: @healthywholeme

Join her Healthy Whole Me revolution here: https://www.healthywholeme.com/

Please do like, share and review our little podcast if you think it's fab! We want to carry on making it for you guys, but we need to get more people listening!

Thank you so much, and Stay Cool B*tches

All our love

Louise and Sarah xx

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37 - Alison Perry - Mummy-Blogger, Author, Podcaster and all-round Irregular Legend!

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:21:58 GMT

We had a bit of an unintended break due to nothing more exciting than being really bloody busy! But we’re back back back baby, with the legend that is mummy-blogger extraordinaire Alison Perry! There’s not much she can’t do: from raising her twins in midlife to not one but two podcasts and everything “influencer” in between. Oh and we get the goss' about her Top of The Pops days!

In short, she is VERY MUCH a bit of us, and therefore, a true blue Irregular B*tch. Enjoy!

Alison can be found on Instagram: @iamalisonperry

Her podcasts are here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/twinning-it/id1681394836

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/not-another-mummy-podcast/id1266372233

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36 - Eva Speakman - Life coach / therapist / all-round superstar!

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:14:43 GMT

On this episode of your favourite midlife podcast, we chat to Eva Speakman, one half of the couple that have been sorting out our PTSD and phobias for well over a decade now. Eva found herself really adrift when her menopause hit and, by her own admission, couldn't even apply her own teaching to the problem. Here, she talks candidly to Sarah and Lou about how low she felt and her journey back to being fabulous! Thank you SO MUCH Eva, for sharing your story with us.

Find Eva and hubby Nik (@thespeakmans) at www.nikandeva.com

STAY COOL B*TCHES.

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Episode 35 - Gail Porter

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:34:27 GMT

On this episode we talk to Gail Porter, another 90s and 00s alumni with a proper tale to tell. She talks to us about *that* photo, misogyny in the 90s and (hilariously, though it might not sound like it should be!) her dead dad. Witty, bright, and self deprecating, she truly is an Irregular Bitch, and what better day to gift this episode to you than INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY?!

STAY COOL B*TCHES.

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Of course to Gail too.

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Episode 34 - Dan Evison - Sleep and Thrive

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:13:43 GMT

No matter what your age, good sleep is VITAL! Us IB's have had all the fun recently with temperatures reaching the extremes of the sun, night sweats and just generally bad, disturbed nights. Sooooooo who better to entice into our clutches than Fire Fighter and sleep expert Dan Evison. More dreamy, than nightmareish - so that's perfect.

Oh, and he's got some useful tips too!

Contact Dan on sleepandthrive@outlook.com

Follow him on Instagram @sleepandthrivecoach

STAY COOL B*TCHES.

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IRREGULAR BITCHES LIVE at McFly In The Park

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:05:35 GMT

In 2021 the Irregular Bitches were asked to do a live podcast recording at McFly In The Park on The Go Fishing Stage.

Up to now, these recordings were thought lost (they were just on Sarah's computer) but now saved from deletion, recovered and dusted off, they are here for you now. It's just like uncovering rare Beatles archives, right?

We thought the message that Lizi Jackson-Barrett shares is sooooooo important and ALWAYS relevant, we even got her on a regular IB show, that it's always worth a re-share. So here it is. Enjoy!

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Episode 33 - Kate Muir - menopause expert, journalist, author, and documentary maker.

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:17:18 GMT

Kate Muir's CV is incredible:

Author of Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask)
Multi award-winning menopause documentary maker - Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause and Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the Menopause
Chief film critic and columnist at The Times,
Activist for The Menopause Charity
Successful novelist

She seems pretty much the perfect guest for us Irregular Bitches to have a sit down with. We cover the above and much much more.

* Quick side note - This episode was recorded before Sarah's cancer diagnosis so she does talk about being on HRT, which she can no longer take - If you need more info on this then please talk to your doctor.

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Episode 31 - Sam Talks Irregular Sex

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 12:36:55 GMT

Let's talk about sex baby! Sam Evans, founder of online sex toy emporium Jo Divine talks to us about midlife sex, vaginal dryness, the best lubricants to use and sex toys! So if you've fallen out of the saddle, so to speak, then get involved and let's all get laid in 2023!

We also have a Jo Divine discount code! It's "IRREGULAR" and Sam is offering 10% discount to our listeners on all full priced products, £10 minimum spend and that doesn't include P&P and it's valid until the end of February 2023. Go to jodivine.com and happy shopping;).

STAY COOL B*TCHES.

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Episode 30 - An Irregular Christmas

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:09:47 GMT

A Merry Christmas to all our listeners! Yuletide love to you all. Thank you for your support - Here's to a stellar 2023 x

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Booby Update

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:02:12 GMT

Sarah and Lou discuss the latest in Sarah's breast cancer treatment.

All about Clonidine here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/alternatives/

Letrozole here: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/cancer-drugs/drugs/letrozole-femara

Tamoxifen here: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/cancer-drugs/drugs/tamoxifen

Breast Cancer Now here: https://breastcancernow.org/

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Everything you wanted to know about breast cancer but were too afraid to ask.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:48:58 GMT

Sarah had so many questions when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and made an epic discovery in Dr Liz O'Riordan: a breast cancer surgeon who has had breast cancer herself. In this episode, we dive deep into the types of breast cancer, what happens to your menopause when you go through breast cancer treatment and we open the debate on supplements: for the menopause and breast cancer sufferers. Dr Liz has all the answers and a brilliant, No Bulllshit attitude that we are totally here for.

Liz's website: http://www.liz.oriordan.co.uk/

Kettering Sloan Memorial Hospital: https://www.mskcc.org/videos/herb-drug-interactions-care

Buy Liz's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Guide-Breast-Cancer-Empowered/dp/1785041878

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Irregular Bitch Gets Breast Cancer 2

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:28:25 GMT

Update two: It's been a busy week: lumpectomy followed by a whirlwind week culminating in an appearance on Loose Women; there is much to discuss in this, the second of our "An Irregular B*tch Gets Breast Cancer" sub-series.

For more information on breast cancer and early screening please visit:

www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer

www.macmillan.org.uk

and for CBD information please visit:

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Any questions email - irregularbsbaby@gmail.com

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Irregular Bitch Gets Breast Cancer

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:13:55 GMT

Sarah and Lou discuss Sarah's recent stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis... A vital listen for Irregular B*tches everywhere as Sarah talks us through how she came to be diagnosed and what happens when you get a breast cancer diagnosis. Couple that with having to come off HRT and plunging into menopause, and you've got yourself a perfect Irregular Bitch storm. As always, the girls navigate their way through it all with their usual dose of wit and wisdom.

For more information on breast cancer and early screening please visit:

www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer

www.macmillan.org.uk

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https://othersidelondon.com/

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Episode 29 - The Menopause Medic

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:27:50 GMT

Dr Fionnuala Barton is the Menopause Medic and she really speaks our language!

Are you completely confused by the latest 'testosterone in menopause' information bombardment? Dr B is here to educate us on the latest in meno-developments. We also discuss how to cut down your to-do-list, why we can't hold our drink anymore, and the power and positive effects of a good orgasm. Throw in the Irregular Bitches regular chinwaggery and you've got a cracking episode, with Sarah managing to say "wank" at least four times!

You can find more from her here:

@themenopausemedic

www.themenopausemedic.com

STAY COOL B*TCHES.

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Episode 28 - Kate Thornton

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:59:21 GMT

On this episode we welcome the lovely Kate Thornton, broadcaster extraordinaire and podcast queen (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/white-wine-question-time/id1447646731)

We talk about the 90s and 00s and doing pilots with (a then-unknown) Leigh Francis AKA Keith Lemon and she tells us candidly about her journey through peri-menopause and finding solutions to the myriad curveballs it throws at us midlife women; in Kate's case, paralysing anxiety. She is honest, open and disarmingly charming! Thank you Kate.

Please do leave us a review if you like what we're doing and as always...

STAY COOL B*TCHES.

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Episode 27 - Alcohol Special with Rosamund Dean

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:49:30 GMT

In this booze-related bonanza we talk to Rosamund Dean, the author of a fantastic book that tells us how to moderate our drinking, (something both Irregular Bitches have had "issues" with in the past;) 'Mindful Drinking'.

There are Cocktail Confessions a-plenty and lots of tricks and tools to improve our relationship with alcohol and make menopause hangovers (THE WORST!) a thing of the past.

So pour yourself a Seedlip and Tonic (other non-alcoholic artisan drinks are available) and get involved.

Our fab guest can be found on INSTA: @rosamunddean and on her website rosamundden.com

Thanks for listening x

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STAY COOL BITCHES x

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Episode 26 - Donna Ashworth - Our Irregular Laureate

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:42:52 GMT

This episode we hang out with our gloriously talented Irregular B*tches poet Donna Ashworth.

She has the ability to get into our brains and write out our every thought. Our core question is how the bloody hell does she do it? And what is her process for writing poetry that sums up exactly how we feel?

How her overthinking and emotional intelligence lead her to her talent and now her job as a poet.

How she looks after her mental health having opened herself up to us in her work.

And how she wants her work to help us accept who we are.

Oh and there is a little bonus bit of bants at the end from all of us. We hope you like it!

Donna's 'To the Women', 'The Right Words', 'I Wish I Knew' and many more incredible publications can be found on Amazon, her website and all good book shops. So why not buy a few copies, like we do, and pop them in your presents cupboard.

https://donnaashworth.com/

Thanks for listening x

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STAY COOL BITCHES

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Episode 25 - Jodie Gillary - Super Style Expert

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:59:02 GMT

We don't subscribe to the idea that we are too old for certain styles. (except maybe Harry Styles, and even then...)

We don't believe that there is such a thing as "dressing your age"

We know midlife women can be as cool as F@*K... and today's guest DEFINITELY is...

Jodie Gillary is professional Style Coach and founder of The Styling Works. She specialises in helping women of all ages re-discover their style mojo and self image.

She shares with us how she helps women and shares some of her styling secrets - like the French tuck

Lou puts herself out there with a banging leopard print beret and we are working on Sarah to get those pins out.

Jodie can be found on Instagram @thestylingworks and on Facebook: The Styling Works: A community to help with all fashion and style issues!

Thanks for listening x

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STAY COOL BITCHES

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Episode 24 - Fearne Cotton - Finding Our Happy Place

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:48:42 GMT

Fearne Cotton joins the Irregular Bitches to share some insights into what she has learnt on her Happy Place journey: from leaving her TV career behind to facing mental health struggles and striving to be at peace with what was, what is and what may be. There are some fantastic mindful takeaways in this episode which we can all get on board with. ENJOY!

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Episode 23 - Lizi Jackson-Barrett - Confidence Expert

Tue, 24 May 2022 12:39:24 GMT

Lizi Jackson-Barrett is a Body Confidence Expert, Ted Speaker and best-selling author.

Through her experience with alopecia she has transformed her life, and that of others and now she shares her 'lightbulb moment' discoveries with us.

We learned:

How to parent our children in a world where the media expects a certain image of unattainable, "Kardashian-like" perfection.

What we would do if we were more confident?

Do other people really notice the things we don't like about ourselves?

How to stop being unkind to ourselves and about ourselves..

AND...THE ONE WORD THAT COULD TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE, YOUR WORK AND INDEED, YOUR LIFE.

You can find all things Lizi at lizijacksonbarrett.com

And find her on Instagram and Facebook

STAY COOL BITCHES

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Episode 22 : Season 3 B*tches

Tue, 17 May 2022 10:39:12 GMT

It's only taken a year (but we've had brain fog, undulating hormones, small children, big children and about 6 other jobs between us to contend with!) BUT with one final contraction, we are finally birthing season three of Irregular Bitches. We have so many treats in store for you this series, so listen, review (pretty please!) and spread the Irregular Word FAR AND WIDE! Stay Cool Bitches. Sarah and Lou. x

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Episode 21 : Karen Arthur

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:45:30 GMT

Karen Arthur is a rock star.

She talks about her midlife journey from Teacher to Fashion Designer via a load of obstacles/sh1t obviously - who doesn’t! How she has learned to put herself first and what she does to achieve that. Why is the standard image of women in Menopause a white, grey haired old lady with a fan?! Strategies for dealing with the Empty Nest. The power of stretching. And having gratitude and noticing the little things.

nstagram: thekarenarthur

Podcast: menopausewhilstblack

We loved having her as our final episode of Season 2 and we look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Donna Ashworth reads another one of her glorious poems ‘That Woman is You’. Her books History Will Remember When the World Stopped, To The Women and her new book The Right Words are all available on Amazon and they are all under £8 so perfect for presents.

Until next time!

STAY COOL BITCHES

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Episode 20 : Nadine Baggott

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:00:00 GMT

“Ageism is the only type of bigotry that targets the future you”

We are cutting through the Beauty Bullshit with Beauty Guru Nadine Baggott who quite frankly gives us gold!Nadine has done all the research for us and we are so lucky that she is happy to share.

Instagram: @nadinebaggott

YouTube: Nadine Baggott

We talk:

When we don’t need to spend much on skincare and makeup and when we should

That you need to step up your skincare when you are Menopausal

How HRT is great for your skin

Where to go to for vegan and vegetarian products

Plus loads more

Donna Ashworth reads another one of her glorious poems ‘More’. Her books History Will Remember When the World Stopped, To The Women and her new book The Right Words are all available on Amazon and they are all under £8 so perfect for presents.

Until next week

STAY COOL BITCHES

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Episode 19 : Sabina Brennan

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT

“Perimenopause is just one long game of Charades”

“Sleep debt always needs to be repaid”

It’s all about Brain Fog this episode. Most of us get it and some of us worry we have Dementia. Sabina Brennan, a Neuroscientist and Psychologist is here to tell us:

What brain fog is

How if effects us

How our patterns of behaviour change in Midlife and from having Brain Fog

What we can do about it

Sabina’s book ‘Beating Brain Fog’ is available on Amazon and her podcast ‘Super Brain’ is on all the usual platforms.

Until next week

STAY COOL BITCHES

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Episode 18 : Otherside Cannabinoid Dispensary

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:30:00 GMT

It’s all about the CBD oil and all the different derivatives this episode. Sarah and Louise speak to Geshe from Otherside Cannabinoid Dispensary and Nina from Peace and Grow.

We learned about:

What CBD and CBG are

What they do

What benefits they give

And how it’s not going to make you high - you have to go elsewhere for that!

Sarah uses the word Stoner a lot which the industry is trying to educate us away from as its factually incorrect! No Sarah it’s not going to give the munchies.

To order any of Geshe and Nina’s products please go to:

Instagram: othersidelondon or peace and grow

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Until next week

STAY COOL BITCHES

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Episode 17 : Shona Wilkinson

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:29:20 GMT

Nutrition is another tool in our toolbox for a happier healthier Midlife.

We are really lucky to be able to speak to Shona Wilkinson, Nutritionist and Supplement formulator for our brand sponsor Yoppie. Don’t be put off (like Lou) that it’s all about the kale Smoothies - we’ve got your back and Shona is keeping things simple, and more importantly, achievable for us.

In this episode we cover:

What colour should your wee be

What artificial sweeteners are better

Adding things in to your diet

What helps with Brain Fog

What to focus on for bone density

Tailor Made products from Yoppie

How to get Collagen in your diet - it is so easy and we have saved you a fortune.

Maybe most importantly eating dark chocolate is ok - hurray. The brand we couldn’t remember is Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate. Just try not to eat the whole bar at once Bitches!

Until next week

STAY COOL BITCHES

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Episode 16 : Ellie Waters

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:01:00 GMT

What a powerhouse Ellie Waters is! We learned loads about how to take charge of ourselves and the support that we need. Ellie was diagnosed with an extremely aggressive form of cancer aged 14 and her treatment led her to be forced into early menopause. In this episode, we hear not only about her experience but maybe more importantly how proactive she has been in dealing with early menopause. Searching for information and ultimately creating it with Dr. Louise Newson.

Her POSITIVITY is infectious!

This episode’s Donna ASHWORTH poem is Take Charge Ladies. Her book ‘To the Women’ is available on Amazon.

Big thanks to Yoppie for helping us bring you Season 2.

Please go to Yoppie.com/irregularbitches to take advantage of 50% off your first two orders when you sign up for the subscription service.

Until next week

STAY COOL BITCHES

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Episode 15 : Dr Sarah Jarvis

Wed, 26 May 2021 23:01:00 GMT

This episode we focus on HRT but throw in a few Listeners questions as well - yes we are spoiling you!

So what is HRT?

Who can have it?

What to do if you can’t

We learn to look for the THR logo on all our supplements so we know they are legit.

How to tell the difference between fibroids and the Menopause.

CBD is a hot topic - guess which way Dr Jarvis goes!

Until next week

STAY COOL BITCHES

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Episode 14 : Amanda Thebe

Wed, 19 May 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Is taking HRT not an option for you?

If so then we have just the woman for you!

Amanda Thebe is a PT, Nutritionist, Podcaster, and author of the fabulously readable Menopocalypse.

HRT did not agree with her and she has gone about educating herself, and now the Irregular Bitches, as to how to flourish in Midlife.

In this episode she covers;-

How to eat

How to move

How to manage stress

And how to think

As you will hear she is very relatable and down to earth so didn’t make us feel bad about ourselves.

And watch out Bitches the Irregular Bitches sticker chart is a thing and we will do our very best to make it happen. You heard it here first!

Until next week

STAY COOL BITCHES

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Episode 13 : Katy Hill

Wed, 12 May 2021 23:01:00 GMT

In this episode, Sarah talks to her Saturday morning TV presenting buddy and Blue Peter badass Katy Hill and Louise chips in where necessary!

We talk Imposter Syndrome; the increasing mental load; TV presenting; just being ourselves; the fact the Japanese word for Menopause is Spring for new beginnings.

She gives us an amazing strategy for overcoming feeling overwhelmed - and let's just say it involves Channing Tatum's bottom! Our kind of tip.

Taking the best from 2021 and seeing it as a refresher. And we mustn't forget to eat the frog first thing every morning - it's not as bad as it sounds!

Find all the details for Katy's coaching at KatyHill.com and download her podcast Limitless by Katy Hill for loads more.

Until next week

STAY COOL BITCHES

This episode was brought to you by Yoppie.

Get 50% off your first two boxes of period and PMS care by visiting yoppie.com/irregularbitches (discount applied at checkout).

Irregular Bitches is a Factory Originals Production

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Original music by: Choppersaurus

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Episode 12 : Cat Armor (aka) The Hormone Fairy

Thu, 06 May 2021 18:01:59 GMT

WELCOME TO SEASON 2!!! Needless to say, we are very excited!

We would like to introduce you to Cat Robinson Armor - the Hormone Fairy.

Cat is such a great guest for us as she speaks our language. We don’t have to be “good” all of the time - hurray! She recommends a solid baseline for which supplements we should all be taking; tips for sweaty underboobs that don’t involve Sarah’s pants; how we should look after ourselves in the different phases of our cycles; why our hangovers are so bad now and we reserve the right to patent a new period app and coping hormone! All this has led to Sarah and Louise realising AGAIN that we need to keep a diary - when will this happen?!

Until next week

STAY COOL BITCHES

This episode was brought to you by Yoppie.

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Irregular Bitches is a Factory Originals Production

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Episode 11 : Season 1 Round-Up

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:01:00 GMT

Well that's all Folks we are wrapped for Season 1. If you have enjoyed what you have heard then please like, share, subscribe and review for us it really makes all the difference and will help us make the best podcast we can. We would like this podcast to involve you in Season 2 - so please get in contact with your Hormonal Horror Stories and Meno Moments cos it's not all about us you know!! We have so much planned already for Season 2 so watch this space but also keep your ideas coming please.

Oh and if anyone has any contact details for our dream guests please do us a solid and pass them on!

Until next time

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Episode 10 : Sam Baker

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:01:00 GMT

We are so happy to get the opportunity to talk with Sam Baker - author of The Shift and fellow Podcaster of the same name. She describes the book as the book she would have wanted to read in her mid-40s - it documents all the things she wishes she had known. Forewarned is forearmed after all! In this episode we talk about how great it is to get through the other side of Perimenopause; about not giving a shit anymore; how much we hate the word crazy; caring less and putting up with things that we really shouldn't be putting up with!

And finally - we don't believe in age-appropriate bullshit!!

Until next week

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Episode 9 : Michelle Heaton

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

We loved talking to our guest this week Michelle Heaton all about her early Menopause experiences. We cannot imagine what it must have been like parenting a baby and a toddler and going through the Menopause. She talks so openly and honestly and we are so grateful for that as that is what we are all about. Listeners should note, Dr Khan has now answered our question about why anti-depressants are prescribed for the Perimenopause - thanks Dr Khan. Michelle's book Hot Flush, Motherhood the Menopause and Me and is a must-read for people going through early menopause - either forced or naturally.

Until next week, Happy New Year and

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Episode 8 : Christmas Special featuring Emma Skeates

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

As a Christmas treat from us to you we bring you a very special guest followed by the hilarious Emma Skeates founder of the blog and Facebook page Menopausal Mayhem Mothers. We discuss Christmas + Hormones; 80s Christmas' and what they were like for us; how the Menopausal Mayhem Mothers was born; Emma's boobs (all of them) and our mutual love of gorgeous Amanda Abbington and no episode would be complete without Keys Chat. Louise would just like to let Mumma Mitchell know that whilst it doesn't sound like it I loved my Christmas' and I remember now that my sister played the cello and brother the violin (can you imagine?!) This episode was recorded entirely remotely due to the pandemic so every now and again the WiFi bings and bongs so don't worry your speaker/phone/ ears are fine - no action is required!

Please send us your Hormone Horror Stories and Meno Moments.

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Until the New Year

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Episode 7 : Paula Fry

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

In this episode, Louise and Sarah talk to Paula Fry the co-founder of the Facebook page Feeling Flush. We talk about why anti-depressants can be prescribed for Perimenopause (which Dr Khan has now explained for us previously in Episode 2); Paula's journey to HRT - and the itching that eventually led her there; Brain fog and pelvic floors (the word egg is mentioned here!) and maybe most importantly we discuss what we would like to do with Justin Timberlake next week?!

Follow Paula on Instagram @cityfashgal for inspiration on what to wear in your 50s.

Please send us your Hormone Horror Stories and Meno Moments.

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Until next week

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Episode 6 : Jayne Sharp

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

The hilarious Jayne Sharp joins Sarah and Louise on this weeks episode (recorded during Lockdown 1.0). We talk about Jayne's brilliant comedy videos on Instagram along with using the Law of Attraction; stalking Richard Osman; dealing/accepting the rage and the power of the boobs!

Please send us your Hormone Horror Stories and Meno Moments.

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Until next week

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Episode 5 : Amanda Abbington

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

On this week's episode, we hang out in the fabulous Podcast Lounge at Factory Studios, London with amazing actress, and all-round good (and really funny) egg, Amanda Abbington. Amanda has starred in, amongst many other things, Mr Selfridge and Sherlock with Martin Freeman, her partner at the time, and Benedict Cumberbatch (don’t get Sarah started!).

We talk irregularities, trying to be positive and not whinge about the signs of Midlife, raising children with all the hormones that are floating around, and juggling balls - or is it plates? On top of all that our hair game this week is very strong! We had a really good laugh this week so we hope you do too.

Please send us your Hormone Horror Stories and Meno Moments.

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Until next week

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Episode 4 : Tamzin Outhwaite

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Sarah and Louise have a right good chat this week with the gorgeous actress Tamzin Outhwaite about all things hormonal, the theatre, younger men and the 90’s.

We discuss, and highly recommend, watching Tamzin’s fabulous Lockdown project ‘Dun Breedin' by Julie Graham which you can find streaming now on YouTube. Set in Brighton, it explores the experiences of a group of women in midlife, their relationships and how they are dealing with the Perimenopause. The premise is the same for this podcast - mates chatting through their stuff in a gritty and funny way!

We also dive into the issue of children (or in Sarah’s case - the builder) getting in the way of our sex lives, how to manage our moods, being grateful but knowing when to ask for help.

Please send us your Hormone Horror Stories and Meno Moments.

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Until next week

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Episode 3 : Lisa Snowdon

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

In this episode, Louise and Sarah sit down to chat with Lisa Snowdon, TV and Radio Presenter and Model with ridiculously long legs! Lisa talks candidly about Perimenopause, Relationships, her IGTV series Self-care Sunday which *spoiler* isn't all about expensive lotions and potions! Coping with Brain Fog on live TV, Fashion Tips, Nutrition plus much more.

Please send us in your Hormone Horror Stories and Meno Moments! We would love to hear them.

Write them down, record a voice note on your phone and email us, or just share with the world on social media. We are all in this together!

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Until next week

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Episode 2 : Dr Amir Khan

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT

This week Lou and Sarah are joined by the truly wonderful Dr Amir Khan from the Channel 5 series GPs Behind Closed Doors. As you would expect we had loads of questions around the perimenopause which Dr Khan answered in a way that not only we understood, but most importantly we could remember. And to be honest if brain fog kicks in, we can all just listen again!

Please send us in your Hormone Horror Stories and Meno Moments! We would love to hear them!

Write them down, record a voice note on your phone and email us, or just share with the world on social media!

We are all in this together!

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Sit back, grab a coffee and enjoy!

Until next week….

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Episode 1 : An Introduction

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Welcome to “Irregular Bitches” the brand new podcast hosted by former telly bird from the 90s, Sarah Cawood and Louise Mitchell, not Telly Bird but normal life bird, where we chat all things MIDLIFE.

With discussions around hormones, perimenopause, relationships, sex, health, wellbeing and much more, this podcast series explores and shares stories, emotions, how we are feeling and just being OK with it. We have a fabulous lineup of guests this season, diving deep into the highs and lows of their midlife journeys and and exploring their sometimes hilarious Hormonal Horror Stories and Meno Moments.

On this episode we introduce ourselves and share a list (we love a list!) of perimenopause signs we all need to know more about!

We would love you to get in touch by joining our community

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Season 1 : Trailer

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:28:40 GMT

Hosted by the wonderful Sarah Cawood (former Telly bird from the 90's) and Louise Mitchell (not Telly bird from the 90's but normal life bird) this is a podcast where we chat hormones, perimenopause, relationships, fashion, health and just general midlife.

Each week the girls will be joined by a fantastic guest to talk about the highs and lows of Midlife and much much more

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