60 acast.com Be More Orca https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ en India Fisher Menopause, womens health,menopausal,mid life,HRT India Fisher Buck the Menopause Can’t remember the word for windowsill? Inferno raging in you? Screaming into a sweat soaked pillow? But the Menopause? Can’t be…can it!?


Your image of a Menopausal women just isn’t you right? Turns out, it isn’t any of us! We’re vibrant, funny women who happen to be going through a bit of a crappy time but we don’t have to suffer in silence anymore. The more we share, the more we see we’re all in this together and we can laugh our way through it and out the other side! 


I'm India Fisher and I knew nothing about what was happening to me when my symptoms first hit. So I'm on a mission to change that. I’m going to chat to women like you about what they're going through, to Dr Katie our Menopause Specialist and to experts in all aspects of our Menopausal lives. I'll also be chatting to my "Orcas", inspirational women in the public eye who are bucking the traditional image of what it is to be a woman at this stage of life and proving that life out the other side is worth celebrating.


We want answers and we’ll get them, but what we need is each other. I can’t guarantee listening to this Pod will help you remember your child’s middle name or stop a hot flush. But it might take your mind off the fact that you can’t! Oh yeah, and I’ll explain the Orca thing.

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]]> Can’t remember the word for windowsill? Inferno raging in you? Screaming into a sweat soaked pillow? But the Menopause? Can’t be…can it!?


Your image of a Menopausal women just isn’t you right? Turns out, it isn’t any of us! We’re vibrant, funny women who happen to be going through a bit of a crappy time but we don’t have to suffer in silence anymore. The more we share, the more we see we’re all in this together and we can laugh our way through it and out the other side! 


I'm India Fisher and I knew nothing about what was happening to me when my symptoms first hit. So I'm on a mission to change that. I’m going to chat to women like you about what they're going through, to Dr Katie our Menopause Specialist and to experts in all aspects of our Menopausal lives. I'll also be chatting to my "Orcas", inspirational women in the public eye who are bucking the traditional image of what it is to be a woman at this stage of life and proving that life out the other side is worth celebrating.


We want answers and we’ll get them, but what we need is each other. I can’t guarantee listening to this Pod will help you remember your child’s middle name or stop a hot flush. But it might take your mind off the fact that you can’t! Oh yeah, and I’ll explain the Orca thing.

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]]> true India Fisher info+63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1@mg-eu.acast.com 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 be-more-orca episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1673007718495-ad4c6ab49d784712ff5929d1b482367e.jpeg https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ Be More Orca Season 1 Roundup Season 1 Roundup Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:17:45 GMT 18:28 6582a32900974f001607912d true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 6582a32900974f001607912d 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 25 This is the last episode in this season, it's hard to believe we've done 25 episodes, but here we are.


So I thought I’d wrap things up as I began back in February by telling you a bit about me and where I’m at in my menopause journey and what I've learnt along the way by talking to the amazing, vibrant , funny women I've had on the Pod, the wonderful Dr Katie and all my other brilliant experts.


I've upped my movement, concentrated on what and how I eat and tweaked my HRT. Obviously each of our Menopause journeys are as unique as we are and this is just a snap shot of mine (so far!). I know it isn't over, it's a marathon not a sprint and sometimes it feels like a daily uphill struggle. But thanks to making this Pod and gaining the understanding of what's happening to me and what I can do to help myself, I am in a far better place than I was a year ago. I hope listening has helped you to.


See you back here for Season 2.


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and more tips on navigating your menopause


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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]]> This is the last episode in this season, it's hard to believe we've done 25 episodes, but here we are.


So I thought I’d wrap things up as I began back in February by telling you a bit about me and where I’m at in my menopause journey and what I've learnt along the way by talking to the amazing, vibrant , funny women I've had on the Pod, the wonderful Dr Katie and all my other brilliant experts.


I've upped my movement, concentrated on what and how I eat and tweaked my HRT. Obviously each of our Menopause journeys are as unique as we are and this is just a snap shot of mine (so far!). I know it isn't over, it's a marathon not a sprint and sometimes it feels like a daily uphill struggle. But thanks to making this Pod and gaining the understanding of what's happening to me and what I can do to help myself, I am in a far better place than I was a year ago. I hope listening has helped you to.


See you back here for Season 2.


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and more tips on navigating your menopause


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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]]> Orca #5 - Kate Muir, creator and producer of the “Davina Documentaries” and author of the incredible book “Everything you wanted to know about the Menopause but were afraid to ask”. Orca #5 - Kate Muir, creator and producer of the “Davina Documentaries” and author of the incredible book “Everything you wanted to know about the Menopause but were afraid to ask”. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:00:57 GMT 40:11 656ef4b3de25a00012cddf4f false https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 656ef4b3de25a00012cddf4f 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 24 In this episode I’m talking to my 5th inspirational Orca - Kate Muir, creator and producer of the “Davina Documentaries” for Channel 4 and author of the incredible book “Everything you wanted to know about the Menopause but were afraid to ask”. 


Kate as you can imagine, doesn’t shy away from tackling the big stuff, our chat ranges from HRT and whether we need Testosterone, the racial and socio-economic injustice and misogyny that’s rife in medicine, to the glorious reboot menopause can and should be.


She’s just so knowledgeable and passionate about the menopause, I adored chatting to her. She's a force to be reckoned with that isn't done with the fight yet. Thank god for us all we have people like her in our corners.


Kate's website https://katemuir.co.uk/

Book she mentioned "Divided: Racism, Medicine and why we need to Decolonise Healthcare" Dr Annabel Sowemimo

The Smile Starter @thesmilestarter - Jill McLaggan

Menopause charity https://www.themenopausecharity.org/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and more tips on navigating your menopause


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings



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]]> In this episode I’m talking to my 5th inspirational Orca - Kate Muir, creator and producer of the “Davina Documentaries” for Channel 4 and author of the incredible book “Everything you wanted to know about the Menopause but were afraid to ask”. 


Kate as you can imagine, doesn’t shy away from tackling the big stuff, our chat ranges from HRT and whether we need Testosterone, the racial and socio-economic injustice and misogyny that’s rife in medicine, to the glorious reboot menopause can and should be.


She’s just so knowledgeable and passionate about the menopause, I adored chatting to her. She's a force to be reckoned with that isn't done with the fight yet. Thank god for us all we have people like her in our corners.


Kate's website https://katemuir.co.uk/

Book she mentioned "Divided: Racism, Medicine and why we need to Decolonise Healthcare" Dr Annabel Sowemimo

The Smile Starter @thesmilestarter - Jill McLaggan

Menopause charity https://www.themenopausecharity.org/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and more tips on navigating your menopause


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings



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]]> <![CDATA[Meet Optometrist Harps Kular - we're talking eye health and how our fluctuating hormones can affect our eyes during Menopause ]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:58 GMT 36:42 655759505c5f6900126bd937 true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 655759505c5f6900126bd937 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 23 In this episode I’m talking eye health with optometrist Harps Kular and how our fluctuating hormones can affect our eyes. She’s seen a huge rise in the number of menopausal women coming to her with dry eye (which surprisingly isn’t what you’d think) and how her own struggles with perimenopause and not being taken seriously by her GP, has allowed her to really connect with her patients and give them the space to be heard about their menopausal symptoms. 


Harper & Cooper Opticians  https://www.harperandcooper.co.uk/our-team

Balance app https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and more tips on navigating your menopause


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode I’m talking eye health with optometrist Harps Kular and how our fluctuating hormones can affect our eyes. She’s seen a huge rise in the number of menopausal women coming to her with dry eye (which surprisingly isn’t what you’d think) and how her own struggles with perimenopause and not being taken seriously by her GP, has allowed her to really connect with her patients and give them the space to be heard about their menopausal symptoms. 


Harper & Cooper Opticians  https://www.harperandcooper.co.uk/our-team

Balance app https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and more tips on navigating your menopause


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Meet Karen Newby, Menopause Nutritionist - we're discussing how just tiny shifts to your diet and lifestyle can have a huge impact on your symptoms]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:13 GMT 47:55 6544d869eef8ac0012444207 false https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 6544d869eef8ac0012444207 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 22 As we navigate this time of our lives it becomes clear that looking after ourselves is more and more important. What we eat is vital and can even help with our symptoms. 


In this episode I’m talking to Menopause Nutritionist Karen Newby, author of the brilliant The Natural Menopause method. We discuss how just tiny shifts in our lifestyle and diet can make huge changes in the way our bodies cope with our fluctuating hormones to help us sail through our Menopause.


She's full of really down to earth, practical advice. With no fad diets and no lecturing!


You'll find her book, "The Natural Menopause Method: a nutritional guide to perimenopause and beyond", information about her 1:1 Clinics, her fabulous day retreats and so much more at https://karennewby.com/


Or follow Karen on Insta @karen.newby.nutritionist


Supplements we talked about - Biocare, Viridian, Bionutri, Vivo Life, Bare Biology, Cytoplan, Wild Nutrition, Higher Nature, Biotics Research Corporation.

Neither Karen nor myself are affiliated with any of these companies.


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and much more tips on navigating your menopause


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> As we navigate this time of our lives it becomes clear that looking after ourselves is more and more important. What we eat is vital and can even help with our symptoms. 


In this episode I’m talking to Menopause Nutritionist Karen Newby, author of the brilliant The Natural Menopause method. We discuss how just tiny shifts in our lifestyle and diet can make huge changes in the way our bodies cope with our fluctuating hormones to help us sail through our Menopause.


She's full of really down to earth, practical advice. With no fad diets and no lecturing!


You'll find her book, "The Natural Menopause Method: a nutritional guide to perimenopause and beyond", information about her 1:1 Clinics, her fabulous day retreats and so much more at https://karennewby.com/


Or follow Karen on Insta @karen.newby.nutritionist


Supplements we talked about - Biocare, Viridian, Bionutri, Vivo Life, Bare Biology, Cytoplan, Wild Nutrition, Higher Nature, Biotics Research Corporation.

Neither Karen nor myself are affiliated with any of these companies.


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and much more tips on navigating your menopause


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Meet Diane Danzebrink and Andrea Swan the women Making Menopause Matter. They're making sure women's health is pushed into the public arena for the benefit of us all. ]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:14 GMT 48:12 652e6c302681ee0012e9743a false https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 652e6c302681ee0012e9743a 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 21 In this episode I get all political and fired up with Diane Danzebrink founder of the Make Menopause Matter campaign and Menopause Support, a not for profit organisation, full of help and resources. We’re joined by Andrea Swan, her office manager, to talk about how they’ve gone from chats round Andrea’s kitchen table to lobbying Parliament and educating future generations. Would that we all had their passion and determination.


Let's pick up Diane’s fight to push women’s health further up the agenda and the urgent need for a Public Health Campaign so we can all be armed with the information we need to deal with our own Menopause.


The easiest way is to sign her petition, click on the change.org link below to add your voice, so that future generations are taught what to expect and get the care they need from medical professionals. 


Sign the Petition https://www.change.org/p/make-menopause-matter-in-healthcare-the-workplace-and-education-makemenopausematter

Menopause Support - amazing website with so many resources https://menopausesupport.co.uk/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and much more


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode I get all political and fired up with Diane Danzebrink founder of the Make Menopause Matter campaign and Menopause Support, a not for profit organisation, full of help and resources. We’re joined by Andrea Swan, her office manager, to talk about how they’ve gone from chats round Andrea’s kitchen table to lobbying Parliament and educating future generations. Would that we all had their passion and determination.


Let's pick up Diane’s fight to push women’s health further up the agenda and the urgent need for a Public Health Campaign so we can all be armed with the information we need to deal with our own Menopause.


The easiest way is to sign her petition, click on the change.org link below to add your voice, so that future generations are taught what to expect and get the care they need from medical professionals. 


Sign the Petition https://www.change.org/p/make-menopause-matter-in-healthcare-the-workplace-and-education-makemenopausematter

Menopause Support - amazing website with so many resources https://menopausesupport.co.uk/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and much more


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> World Menopause Day Bonus Ep! Family Action asked me to record a special episode to be part of their WMD initiative World Menopause Day Bonus Ep! Family Action asked me to record a special episode to be part of their WMD initiative Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:12 GMT 36:08 652e5b078ff4510012258a5e false https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 652e5b078ff4510012258a5e 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 20.5 This is a special episode of BMO. I was approached by an amazing organisation, Family Action, who help to transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country. 


They asked me to be part of their World Menopause Day and I leapt at the chance.


1 in 10 women leave their jobs because of their menopause symptoms. That’s a truly shocking statistic and I’m sure that the majority of those would have stayed if they’d had the right support at work. 


That’s why I’m so thrilled that Family Action have chosen to highlight the importance of understanding the Menopause and helping their staff navigate it. In this episode I’m joined by colleagues Nicola and Sue to talk about their experiences. 


They've both gone down the non HRT route to deal with their symptoms but from very different starting points.


Family Action  https://www.family-action.org.uk/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and much more


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This is a special episode of BMO. I was approached by an amazing organisation, Family Action, who help to transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country. 


They asked me to be part of their World Menopause Day and I leapt at the chance.


1 in 10 women leave their jobs because of their menopause symptoms. That’s a truly shocking statistic and I’m sure that the majority of those would have stayed if they’d had the right support at work. 


That’s why I’m so thrilled that Family Action have chosen to highlight the importance of understanding the Menopause and helping their staff navigate it. In this episode I’m joined by colleagues Nicola and Sue to talk about their experiences. 


They've both gone down the non HRT route to deal with their symptoms but from very different starting points.


Family Action  https://www.family-action.org.uk/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and much more


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Orca #4 - Emma Kennedy who thought her memopause was done and dusted but then it came to bite her on the arse! Orca #4 - Emma Kennedy who thought her memopause was done and dusted but then it came to bite her on the arse! Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:31 GMT 38:37 651dadf20934650010590029 true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 651dadf20934650010590029 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 20 In this episode I’m talking to my 4th inspirational Orca, Emma Kennedy, author, actress, former lawyer, brilliant cook, downright renaissance woman!

After being hospitalised with heart palpitations she realised her Menopause, which she smugly thought was done and dusted, wasn’t done with her yet. She was wearing a heart monitor as we spoke! She has decided even with her family risk of Breast Cancer to go on a low dose of estrogen and it’s changed her life. We also talk about discovering she's got high cholesterol which has meant her love affair with cheese and wine is finally over, but it’s opening up a brighter future. 


6 pack revolution https://thesixpackrevolution.com/ 

Emma's Drink recommendations

0.0 Guinness

Lyre Dry London spirit

Clausthaller - lager 


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and much more


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode I’m talking to my 4th inspirational Orca, Emma Kennedy, author, actress, former lawyer, brilliant cook, downright renaissance woman!

After being hospitalised with heart palpitations she realised her Menopause, which she smugly thought was done and dusted, wasn’t done with her yet. She was wearing a heart monitor as we spoke! She has decided even with her family risk of Breast Cancer to go on a low dose of estrogen and it’s changed her life. We also talk about discovering she's got high cholesterol which has meant her love affair with cheese and wine is finally over, but it’s opening up a brighter future. 


6 pack revolution https://thesixpackrevolution.com/ 

Emma's Drink recommendations

0.0 Guinness

Lyre Dry London spirit

Clausthaller - lager 


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and much more


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Breast Cancer & Menopause Part 3: Dani Binnington talks about her diagnosis aged 33 with triple negative breast cancer and coping with her medical Menopause.]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:26 GMT 46:00 650afc7bdb017f00108070ec false https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 650afc7bdb017f00108070ec 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 19 In this episode I’m continuing to discuss breast cancer with Dani Binnington who started her brilliant Podcast and organisation Menopause & Cancer after her diagnosis at the age of 33. We talk about how she coped with her very aggressive triple negative cancer and a young family, how the discovery of her BRCA gene led her to decide to have a double mastectomy and later surgery which brought on a medical menopause. 

She learnt to self advocate and went from being mute in her doctors appointments to being an empowered patient with her tool box of movement, nutrition, hormonal and non hormonal medicines and above all taking care of her mental health.    


Dani's brilliant Pod https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast/id1631842514

Menopause & Cancer website https://menopauseandcancer.org/

Facebook Chat Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub/

Professor Annice Mukherjee - Complete Guide to the Menopause


Future Dreams, Breast Cancer Charity https://futuredreams.org.uk/

Trek Stock, supporting young people with cancer https://www.trekstock.com/

Peaches Trust, Womb Cancer Charity https://peachestrust.org/

Macmillan https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Breast Cancer Now https://breastcancernow.org/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and much more


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode I’m continuing to discuss breast cancer with Dani Binnington who started her brilliant Podcast and organisation Menopause & Cancer after her diagnosis at the age of 33. We talk about how she coped with her very aggressive triple negative cancer and a young family, how the discovery of her BRCA gene led her to decide to have a double mastectomy and later surgery which brought on a medical menopause. 

She learnt to self advocate and went from being mute in her doctors appointments to being an empowered patient with her tool box of movement, nutrition, hormonal and non hormonal medicines and above all taking care of her mental health.    


Dani's brilliant Pod https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast/id1631842514

Menopause & Cancer website https://menopauseandcancer.org/

Facebook Chat Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub/

Professor Annice Mukherjee - Complete Guide to the Menopause


Future Dreams, Breast Cancer Charity https://futuredreams.org.uk/

Trek Stock, supporting young people with cancer https://www.trekstock.com/

Peaches Trust, Womb Cancer Charity https://peachestrust.org/

Macmillan https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Breast Cancer Now https://breastcancernow.org/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and much more


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Breast Cancer & Menopause Part 2: Dr Katie has all the low down on how to give yourself a breast exam and we discuss all the therapies available for cancer survivors]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:04 GMT 41:50 64f9da490274f1001090aabc false https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 64f9da490274f1001090aabc 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 18 In this episode I’m back talking to the wonderful Dr Katie as we carry on looking more closely at Menopause and Breast Cancer. She explains how to give yourself a proper breast exam, which I’m certainly guilty of not doing and we look again at the risks associated with being on HRT. 


We discuss the difficulties that can be brought about by a medical or surgical menopause and how we need to make sure that women going through this can have a conversation with a Menopause Specialist so they know what’s likely to happen. We also look at the non hormonal treatments as no-one should feel there aren’t any options available to them and we (excitedly) discuss the new NK3 receptor drugs which could be a total game changer for non hormonal treatment of hot flushes and vasomotor symptoms. 


FDA Approve NK3 Receptor Antagonists https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-novel-drug-treat-moderate-severe-hot-flashes-caused-menopause

Breast Screening Unit search https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/breast-screening-services

NHS leaflet Breast Cancer and How To Spot it https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2017/03/Easy-read-breast-cancer-leaflet.pdf

BMS TV https://thebms.org.uk/publications/bms-tv/

WHC Breast Cancer Fact sheet https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/01-WHC-FACTSHEET-BreastCancer-NOV2022-C.pdf

Daisy Network for early Menopause https://www.daisynetwork.org


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and much more


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode I’m back talking to the wonderful Dr Katie as we carry on looking more closely at Menopause and Breast Cancer. She explains how to give yourself a proper breast exam, which I’m certainly guilty of not doing and we look again at the risks associated with being on HRT. 


We discuss the difficulties that can be brought about by a medical or surgical menopause and how we need to make sure that women going through this can have a conversation with a Menopause Specialist so they know what’s likely to happen. We also look at the non hormonal treatments as no-one should feel there aren’t any options available to them and we (excitedly) discuss the new NK3 receptor drugs which could be a total game changer for non hormonal treatment of hot flushes and vasomotor symptoms. 


FDA Approve NK3 Receptor Antagonists https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-novel-drug-treat-moderate-severe-hot-flashes-caused-menopause

Breast Screening Unit search https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/breast-screening-services

NHS leaflet Breast Cancer and How To Spot it https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2017/03/Easy-read-breast-cancer-leaflet.pdf

BMS TV https://thebms.org.uk/publications/bms-tv/

WHC Breast Cancer Fact sheet https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/01-WHC-FACTSHEET-BreastCancer-NOV2022-C.pdf

Daisy Network for early Menopause https://www.daisynetwork.org


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca for my Menopause Diary and much more


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Breast Cancer & Menopause Part 1: Meet Suzanne Bull MBE, her ER+ breast cancer flung her into an immediate medical menopause slap bang in the middle of the Pandemic]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:00:24 GMT 43:01 64e7884941e6ea0011c9b7e1 true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 64e7884941e6ea0011c9b7e1 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 17 This episode is the first of 4 episodes looking more closely at Breast Cancer and the Menopause. I’m talking to the irrepressible Suzanne Bull MBE about her estrogen positive breast cancer diagnosis in 2020 and being thrown into a medical menopause. How all that coupled with her disability made it doubly hard to pick apart her symptoms and add a global pandemic into the mix, it gave Suzanne some really tough conversations and hard choices. But as ever, she came out fighting. 


Suzanne is founder of Attitude is Everything, a charitable organisation which connects disabled people with music & live events industries to improve access together.  www.attitudeiseverything.org.uk


Check out Suzanne's blog themusingsofspu.com, Insta @suzannebull71, Twitter themusingsofspu


Find Dr Liz O’Riourdan here https://liz.oriordan.co.uk/

BMS article on NK3 receptor antagonist treatment https://thebms.org.uk/2020/07/new-non-hormonal-treatment-for-hot-flushes/

Disabled women’s collective https://www.sisofrida.org/


If you want to Be More Orca head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This episode is the first of 4 episodes looking more closely at Breast Cancer and the Menopause. I’m talking to the irrepressible Suzanne Bull MBE about her estrogen positive breast cancer diagnosis in 2020 and being thrown into a medical menopause. How all that coupled with her disability made it doubly hard to pick apart her symptoms and add a global pandemic into the mix, it gave Suzanne some really tough conversations and hard choices. But as ever, she came out fighting. 


Suzanne is founder of Attitude is Everything, a charitable organisation which connects disabled people with music & live events industries to improve access together.  www.attitudeiseverything.org.uk


Check out Suzanne's blog themusingsofspu.com, Insta @suzannebull71, Twitter themusingsofspu


Find Dr Liz O’Riourdan here https://liz.oriordan.co.uk/

BMS article on NK3 receptor antagonist treatment https://thebms.org.uk/2020/07/new-non-hormonal-treatment-for-hot-flushes/

Disabled women’s collective https://www.sisofrida.org/


If you want to Be More Orca head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Orca #3 - Katie Day - if you need cheering up today listen to this! Orca #3 - Katie Day - if you need cheering up today listen to this! Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:01:58 GMT 36:41 64d1d0574e5d9b00117f8774 true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 64d1d0574e5d9b00117f8774 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 16 In this episode I’m talking to my 3rd inspirational Orca, Katie Day, author and motivational speaker. After her precocious puberty at the age of 5 and then a crippling menopause where she found herself contemplating ending her life, she's dedicated her life to helping women navigate their menopause and most importantly embrace their midlife. She’s passionate about how this time of life can lead us to becoming a better version of ourselves, more powerful and potent than ever. Katie’s so brilliantly positive about life as a post menopausal women I guarantee you’ll finish this Pod with a smile on your face, ready to tackle the world!



RDP International Midlife Matters Training Course http://www.rdp-int.com/index.php?&pgid=200

Katie's Tedx Talk "The Roar of the Menopause" https://www.ted.com/talks/katie_day_the_roar_of_the_menopause_jan_2019

BMS find a specialist https://thebms.org.uk/find-a-menopause-specialist/

Women's Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode I’m talking to my 3rd inspirational Orca, Katie Day, author and motivational speaker. After her precocious puberty at the age of 5 and then a crippling menopause where she found herself contemplating ending her life, she's dedicated her life to helping women navigate their menopause and most importantly embrace their midlife. She’s passionate about how this time of life can lead us to becoming a better version of ourselves, more powerful and potent than ever. Katie’s so brilliantly positive about life as a post menopausal women I guarantee you’ll finish this Pod with a smile on your face, ready to tackle the world!



RDP International Midlife Matters Training Course http://www.rdp-int.com/index.php?&pgid=200

Katie's Tedx Talk "The Roar of the Menopause" https://www.ted.com/talks/katie_day_the_roar_of_the_menopause_jan_2019

BMS find a specialist https://thebms.org.uk/find-a-menopause-specialist/

Women's Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Meet Sally Neale, Chief HR Officer of a multinational: How do we keep Menopausal women in the workforce? Meet Sally Neale, Chief HR Officer of a multinational: How do we keep Menopausal women in the workforce? Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:45 GMT 39:23 64bfa4e4dc471e0011d649f3 true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 64bfa4e4dc471e0011d649f3 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 15 When we’re gripped by our Menopausal symptoms it can feel like the world around us is caving in and our jobs that we were totally on top of can suddenly feel overwhelming. In this episode I’m talking to Sally Neale, Chief Human Resources Officer for a multinational about how even minor tweaks and adjustments in the workplace can have a huge impact. To ensure when we're struggling with our symptoms we feel supported to stay in the workforce, as we have so much to bring to an organisation. 


How daily swimming helped with her plantar fasciitis and mental health, that she chose to deal with her Menopausal symptoms with herbal remedies and what works for her and how walks with her dog keep her sane. Sally is such a positive person, would that all employers were as caring and employee focused. She's full of sensible little adjustments that we can all take on board in our lives.


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> When we’re gripped by our Menopausal symptoms it can feel like the world around us is caving in and our jobs that we were totally on top of can suddenly feel overwhelming. In this episode I’m talking to Sally Neale, Chief Human Resources Officer for a multinational about how even minor tweaks and adjustments in the workplace can have a huge impact. To ensure when we're struggling with our symptoms we feel supported to stay in the workforce, as we have so much to bring to an organisation. 


How daily swimming helped with her plantar fasciitis and mental health, that she chose to deal with her Menopausal symptoms with herbal remedies and what works for her and how walks with her dog keep her sane. Sally is such a positive person, would that all employers were as caring and employee focused. She's full of sensible little adjustments that we can all take on board in our lives.


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Meet Nikki Faldo we're talking exercise - the importance of strength work during our Menopause and that our goal should be mobility, longevity and our mental health and it's time to ditch the scales! ]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:00:38 GMT 51:26 64ad589048ee2a00113b5480 true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 64ad589048ee2a00113b5480 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 14 In this episode I’m chatting about the importance of movement with Personal Trainer Nikki Faldo who specialises in Peri to Post Menopause. How we should shift our focus from weight loss and looking younger, to a mindset where the goal is being more mobile, feeling stronger and being healthier to power through this next stage of our lives both physically and mentally. 


How "little and often" to fit it in around our day is the key rather than setting ourselves unachievable goals which just set us up for failure. We do some myth busting of the world of "menopausal workouts" and Nikki explains how the very act of learning new exercises fires up our synapses and so is great for cognitive health as well as physical.


Nikki set up “Empower, strength through Menopause” to help women realise how to move and exercise in this stage of their lives. You can find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikki.hughes.357 or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindbodystrong9/


CIMSPA https://www.cimspa.co.uk/

Burrell Education https://www.burrelleducation.com/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode I’m chatting about the importance of movement with Personal Trainer Nikki Faldo who specialises in Peri to Post Menopause. How we should shift our focus from weight loss and looking younger, to a mindset where the goal is being more mobile, feeling stronger and being healthier to power through this next stage of our lives both physically and mentally. 


How "little and often" to fit it in around our day is the key rather than setting ourselves unachievable goals which just set us up for failure. We do some myth busting of the world of "menopausal workouts" and Nikki explains how the very act of learning new exercises fires up our synapses and so is great for cognitive health as well as physical.


Nikki set up “Empower, strength through Menopause” to help women realise how to move and exercise in this stage of their lives. You can find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikki.hughes.357 or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindbodystrong9/


CIMSPA https://www.cimspa.co.uk/

Burrell Education https://www.burrelleducation.com/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Meet Lou & Lize lifelong friends proving having someone to talk to through all of this is a lifesaver]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:00:25 GMT 40:40 649aad35854493001101510b true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 649aad35854493001101510b 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 13 We all know that navigating the early stages of our menopause can feel impossible at times. The symptoms sneak up on us and get subsumed into the stresses of our everyday lives. Having someone to talk to can be a lifeline and in this episode I’m chatting to Lou & Lize, 2 lifelong friends about how much they helped each other recognise the crazy early symptoms. Severe wind anyone!? 


How they tried every supplement and lifestyle change before going down the HRT route, but it wasn’t the fear of cancer that made them delay starting HRT, it was the fear of hitting a brick wall and not getting the respect they deserved at the GPs. But actually they discovered things are changing for the better and the reality wasn't that bad.


Moody Month app - https://moodymonth.com/app


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> We all know that navigating the early stages of our menopause can feel impossible at times. The symptoms sneak up on us and get subsumed into the stresses of our everyday lives. Having someone to talk to can be a lifeline and in this episode I’m chatting to Lou & Lize, 2 lifelong friends about how much they helped each other recognise the crazy early symptoms. Severe wind anyone!? 


How they tried every supplement and lifestyle change before going down the HRT route, but it wasn’t the fear of cancer that made them delay starting HRT, it was the fear of hitting a brick wall and not getting the respect they deserved at the GPs. But actually they discovered things are changing for the better and the reality wasn't that bad.


Moody Month app - https://moodymonth.com/app


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Dr Katie has some amazing advice on what to do to get the best out of our GP appointment: do our homework, know what treatment we want, then don't take no for an answer.]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:25 GMT 42:10 648708ed1476df001166ebd7 false https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 648708ed1476df001166ebd7 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 12 We’ve all heard the horror stories of GPs dismissing menopausal symptoms and women being gaslit or refused treatment. Understandably we can be put off from going to get help. And if we do get to see a GP sometimes it can feel as though our knowledge is more up to date than theirs. In this episode Dr Katie discusses how things are slowly changing and how it’s up to us to do our homework and take ownership of our treatment and to not be afraid to state what it is we want. And she has some amazing advice on what to do to make sure get the most out of your appointment. We need to become the experts in our own menopause. We need to Be More Orca.


British Menopause Society https://thebms.org.uk/

Women's Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/

Balance App https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> We’ve all heard the horror stories of GPs dismissing menopausal symptoms and women being gaslit or refused treatment. Understandably we can be put off from going to get help. And if we do get to see a GP sometimes it can feel as though our knowledge is more up to date than theirs. In this episode Dr Katie discusses how things are slowly changing and how it’s up to us to do our homework and take ownership of our treatment and to not be afraid to state what it is we want. And she has some amazing advice on what to do to make sure get the most out of your appointment. We need to become the experts in our own menopause. We need to Be More Orca.


British Menopause Society https://thebms.org.uk/

Women's Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/

Balance App https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/

or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Orca #2 - 80s legend Carol Decker Orca #2 - 80s legend Carol Decker Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:48 GMT 37:24 6470a7b558889f0011da8801 true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 6470a7b558889f0011da8801 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 11 In this episode I’m talking to my 2nd inspirational Orca, Carol Decker, 80s legend best known for fronting T’pau about her lifelong struggle with her hormones. Accidentally discovering she had osteoporosis and what she’s done to combat it, and the joys of rediscovering her sex life.


To keep up to date with what Carol and T'pau are up to visit https://www.tpau.co.uk/ or follow her @tpaucaroldecker


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode I’m talking to my 2nd inspirational Orca, Carol Decker, 80s legend best known for fronting T’pau about her lifelong struggle with her hormones. Accidentally discovering she had osteoporosis and what she’s done to combat it, and the joys of rediscovering her sex life.


To keep up to date with what Carol and T'pau are up to visit https://www.tpau.co.uk/ or follow her @tpaucaroldecker


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Meet Jo Heap she's asking - Where are the Menopausal women on our telly?]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:44 GMT 35:03 6465f0d41c5ef40010ba8203 true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 6465f0d41c5ef40010ba8203 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 10 It’s easy to feel invisible as a woman at this stage of our lives. We don’t see ourselves in our books or on our screens, but Jo Heap is a women on a mission to change all that. She saw her Menopause as a chance to reinvent herself and follow her dreams of being a writer. She’s fascinated by the stories of women over 50 and determined to show what life is really like for us. 


London Hormone Clinic https://www.londonhormoneclinic.com


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> It’s easy to feel invisible as a woman at this stage of our lives. We don’t see ourselves in our books or on our screens, but Jo Heap is a women on a mission to change all that. She saw her Menopause as a chance to reinvent herself and follow her dreams of being a writer. She’s fascinated by the stories of women over 50 and determined to show what life is really like for us. 


London Hormone Clinic https://www.londonhormoneclinic.com


If you want to join in and Be More Orca, head to bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Meet Jo Darling: Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist and Creator of Menopoised Meet Jo Darling: Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist and Creator of Menopoised Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:09 GMT 39:21 6452caae0c06760011806623 true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 6452caae0c06760011806623 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 9 In this episode I'm talking to Jo Darling, an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner who’s passion for helping women through the Menopause led her to create Menopoised, a little magnet which helps to alleviate hot flushes. And we discuss how acupuncture can massively help us during Menopause and that we should all be embracing the ancient Chinese practice of Yang Sheng - the nourishment of life. Which focuses on how we eat, sleep, rest and most importantly our mindset. So we can live well and live long into our 2nd spring. 


If you want to try any of Jo’s gorgeous products https://www.menopoised.co.uk use discount code ORCALOVE15


Jo’s latest course is “Discover Your Signature Energy With Bazi” - Understand yourself and your health on a deeper level. https://www.menopoised.co.uk/pages/treatment


Five Palm calm https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq2ESraMNuS/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


British Acupuncture Council website https://acupuncture.org.uk


If you want to join in head to bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode I'm talking to Jo Darling, an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner who’s passion for helping women through the Menopause led her to create Menopoised, a little magnet which helps to alleviate hot flushes. And we discuss how acupuncture can massively help us during Menopause and that we should all be embracing the ancient Chinese practice of Yang Sheng - the nourishment of life. Which focuses on how we eat, sleep, rest and most importantly our mindset. So we can live well and live long into our 2nd spring. 


If you want to try any of Jo’s gorgeous products https://www.menopoised.co.uk use discount code ORCALOVE15


Jo’s latest course is “Discover Your Signature Energy With Bazi” - Understand yourself and your health on a deeper level. https://www.menopoised.co.uk/pages/treatment


Five Palm calm https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq2ESraMNuS/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


British Acupuncture Council website https://acupuncture.org.uk


If you want to join in head to bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Dr Katie talks Medical Alternatives: what your GP can prescribe, CBT and casts her medics eye over herbal remedies Dr Katie talks Medical Alternatives: what your GP can prescribe, CBT and casts her medics eye over herbal remedies Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:51 GMT 42:02 643e7f9a4c61dd00115a998f false https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 643e7f9a4c61dd00115a998f 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 8 In this episode I'm back talking to Dr Katie and we’re looking at the alternatives to HRT that your GP can prescribe. We discuss how certain antidepressants can actually help with hot flushes and night sweats, rather than the fear of just being given them as a misdiagnosis of your Menopause. How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be a game changer and she casts her medics eye over some of the herbal remedies and what to be cautious about. 


https://www.womens-health-concern.org women’s health concern website  

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk Menopause matters website

https://www.daisynetwork.org Daisy Network for POI

rpharm.com for herbal. Katie sent it to me

https://bhma.info British Herbal medicine association 

https://nimh.org.uk National institute of medical herbalists 

https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/02-WHC-FACTSHEET-CBT-WOMEN-FEB-2023-A.pdf WHC factsheet on CBT 


If you want to join in head to bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode I'm back talking to Dr Katie and we’re looking at the alternatives to HRT that your GP can prescribe. We discuss how certain antidepressants can actually help with hot flushes and night sweats, rather than the fear of just being given them as a misdiagnosis of your Menopause. How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be a game changer and she casts her medics eye over some of the herbal remedies and what to be cautious about. 


https://www.womens-health-concern.org women’s health concern website  

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk Menopause matters website

https://www.daisynetwork.org Daisy Network for POI

rpharm.com for herbal. Katie sent it to me

https://bhma.info British Herbal medicine association 

https://nimh.org.uk National institute of medical herbalists 

https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/02-WHC-FACTSHEET-CBT-WOMEN-FEB-2023-A.pdf WHC factsheet on CBT 


If you want to join in head to bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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]]> <![CDATA[Meet Natalie: she was flying in her career as a Front Line Inspector for Thames Valley Police when Menopause symptoms crippled her and her world fell apart. She's worked tirelessly to make her workplace an Accredited Menopause Friendly Employer.]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:12 GMT 48:22 642d5496c6ef3c00113731df true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 642d5496c6ef3c00113731df 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 7 In this episode I’d like you to meet the indomitable Natalie Beresford, who was at the top of her career working as a Frontline Response Inspector for Thames Valley Police and felt like she'd finally arrived at a place where nothing could phase her. But then her Menopausal symptoms crippled her and her world fell apart. She was determined that no women would ever experience what she went through. She’s worked tirelessly and her legacy is that TVP is now an accredited Menopause Friendly Employer. There are so many take-homes that you can implement in your workplace. 


If you want to join in head to bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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]]> In this episode I’d like you to meet the indomitable Natalie Beresford, who was at the top of her career working as a Frontline Response Inspector for Thames Valley Police and felt like she'd finally arrived at a place where nothing could phase her. But then her Menopausal symptoms crippled her and her world fell apart. She was determined that no women would ever experience what she went through. She’s worked tirelessly and her legacy is that TVP is now an accredited Menopause Friendly Employer. There are so many take-homes that you can implement in your workplace. 


If you want to join in head to bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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]]> Orca #1 - Comedian Jen Brister: admits her angry stage persona was born out of her Menopause going undiagnosed for so long. Orca #1 - Comedian Jen Brister: admits her angry stage persona was born out of her Menopause going undiagnosed for so long. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:16 GMT 40:11 6419a3af5b5da900116c313d true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 6419a3af5b5da900116c313d 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 6 In this episode I’m chatting to the brilliant Jen Brister, comedian, author, podcaster and now she’s added angry menopausal woman to her bow. About being gaslit by her GP, having hot flushes whilst doing her act live on stage and whether her angry persona was partly born out of being Menopausal when her career was taking off!


Try and grab tickets for Jen's sell out The Optimist tour http://www.jenbrister.co.uk/gigs/

Listen to her hilarious WTB podcast https://shows.acast.com/wtb/episodes

Or follow her @jenbristercomedy


If you want to join in head to bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings



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]]> In this episode I’m chatting to the brilliant Jen Brister, comedian, author, podcaster and now she’s added angry menopausal woman to her bow. About being gaslit by her GP, having hot flushes whilst doing her act live on stage and whether her angry persona was partly born out of being Menopausal when her career was taking off!


Try and grab tickets for Jen's sell out The Optimist tour http://www.jenbrister.co.uk/gigs/

Listen to her hilarious WTB podcast https://shows.acast.com/wtb/episodes

Or follow her @jenbristercomedy


If you want to join in head to bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings



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]]> Dr Katie talks HRT: Did you know you can try HRT for a year with no increased cancer risk? Dr Katie talks HRT: Did you know you can try HRT for a year with no increased cancer risk? Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:05:55 GMT 59:29 6409830889451a0011afc15b false https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 6409830889451a0011afc15b 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 5 In this episode I’m back talking to Dr Katie and we’re unpacking the behemoth that is HRT. I think this is what most women consider to be the hot topic of Menopause. Do you or don’t you? Should you or shouldn't you? Dr Katie lays out all the facts so you can make an informed choice about your own body. 


Women's Health Concern Infographic understanding the Risks of Breast Cancer and HRT

https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/WHC-UnderstandingRisksofBreastCancer-MARCH2017.pdf


Dr Katie's Oxfordshire Clinic https://www.oxfordmenopause.com


If you want to join in head to bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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]]> In this episode I’m back talking to Dr Katie and we’re unpacking the behemoth that is HRT. I think this is what most women consider to be the hot topic of Menopause. Do you or don’t you? Should you or shouldn't you? Dr Katie lays out all the facts so you can make an informed choice about your own body. 


Women's Health Concern Infographic understanding the Risks of Breast Cancer and HRT

https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/WHC-UnderstandingRisksofBreastCancer-MARCH2017.pdf


Dr Katie's Oxfordshire Clinic https://www.oxfordmenopause.com


If you want to join in head to bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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]]> <![CDATA[Meet Judy, Theo and Chloe: 3 mums dealing with the Menopause. Don't be fooled by the cheery hellos on the school run, there's a volcano bubbling under the surface]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:12 GMT 50:58 63f60eb3d326430011ae8a84 true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 63f60eb3d326430011ae8a84 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 4

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]]> <![CDATA[Meet Dr Katie: Be More Orca's resident Menopause Specialist talks about her own Menopause experiences]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:29 GMT 30:35 63e259476b77a10011e6fc26 false https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 63e259476b77a10011e6fc26 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 3 I'd like you to meet Dr Katie Barber. She's going to be BMO's resident Menopause Specialist. In this episode we find out about her own menopause journey and how she didn't even recognise the symptoms in herself despite her years of training. So I think we can cut ourselves a bit of slack!


Dr Katie runs her own Private Menopause Clinic https://www.oxfordmenopause.com/


If you want to join in head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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]]> I'd like you to meet Dr Katie Barber. She's going to be BMO's resident Menopause Specialist. In this episode we find out about her own menopause journey and how she didn't even recognise the symptoms in herself despite her years of training. So I think we can cut ourselves a bit of slack!


Dr Katie runs her own Private Menopause Clinic https://www.oxfordmenopause.com/


If you want to join in head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk or follow me @be.more.orca 


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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]]> <![CDATA[Meet Eleanor, Charlotte & Debra: 3 amazing women frankly discussing every aspect of their Menopause. Be warned!]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:44 GMT 49:35 63d2a55e74da9400117a9dba true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 63d2a55e74da9400117a9dba 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 2 In this episode I talk to Eleanor, Charlotte and Debra 3 mates going through the Menopause, about having their symptoms mansplained by a 30 year old GP, magic menopause mushrooms and the hilarious realities of progesterone pessaries. Believe me this conversation is an eye opener!


Bristol Fungarium https://bristolfungarium.com use code BMO15 to get 15% off your order

FB Forum Menopause Support Network https://www.facebook.com/groups/384849495215750

Fussy deodorant https://www.getfussy.com


If you want to join in head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk or @be.more.orca


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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]]> In this episode I talk to Eleanor, Charlotte and Debra 3 mates going through the Menopause, about having their symptoms mansplained by a 30 year old GP, magic menopause mushrooms and the hilarious realities of progesterone pessaries. Believe me this conversation is an eye opener!


Bristol Fungarium https://bristolfungarium.com use code BMO15 to get 15% off your order

FB Forum Menopause Support Network https://www.facebook.com/groups/384849495215750

Fussy deodorant https://www.getfussy.com


If you want to join in head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk or @be.more.orca


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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]]> Hello, welcome to my Pod: The Menopause? Can’t be…can it!? I was utterly clueless Hello, welcome to my Pod: The Menopause? Can’t be…can it!? I was utterly clueless Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:46 GMT 21:10 63d2a4be703c3c0011c548bc true https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk/ 63d2a4be703c3c0011c548bc 63b812d11043e00011b5d6c1 full 1 1 Hi, my name's India Fisher, when the Menopause hit I had no idea what was going on with me. I just knew I was falling apart. In this introductory episode I open up about my story; some of it funny, some brutally honest. We shouldn't all be suffering in silence, we need to talk to each other. So I'm getting the ball rolling. Oh and I explain the Orca thing!


If you want to join in head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk or @be.more.orca


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

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]]> Hi, my name's India Fisher, when the Menopause hit I had no idea what was going on with me. I just knew I was falling apart. In this introductory episode I open up about my story; some of it funny, some brutally honest. We shouldn't all be suffering in silence, we need to talk to each other. So I'm getting the ball rolling. Oh and I explain the Orca thing!


If you want to join in head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk or @be.more.orca


Presented and Edited by India Fisher

Produced by James Whittlesea

Artwork by Damian & Becky Jones @ Big Picture Studio

Music by Scott Billings

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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