Black Menopause & Beyond

In this week’s episode of Black Menopause & Beyond, Anita takes you on a thoughtful journey through the conversations shaping midlife for women today.

From walking into Parliament for the Rebuilding Trust: Tackling Inequity in Menopause Care report launch, to witnessing Black women showing up in force as allies at a prostate-cancer theatre event, Anita explores how the barriers affecting Black women’s health are strikingly similar to the challenges Black men face in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Anita also dives into:

✨menopausal women are turning to vitamins and supplements

✨Skincare and ageing

✨A brand-new segment — GLP-1 Corner, where Anita shares her personal Mounjaro journey. Did you know that the perimenopausal women are the main purchasers of GLP1 according to Dr Linia Patel Dietician.

This episode blends advocacy, humour, lived experience, and cultural truth-telling — highlighting how Black women continue to hold communities together, even when the world doesn’t always see it.

If you’re navigating midlife, menopause, identity, health changes, or simply looking for a space where your experiences make sense — this one’s for you.

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And remember: You are not alone. 💛

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PauseLive, GLP-1 and Protecting Your Peace

💬 Episode Description:

In this episode, host Anita Powell reflects on a year of growth, balance, and reclaiming her power — from attending the inspiring PauseLive menopause event to marking her one-year anniversary on Mounjaro (a GLP-1 injection).

Anita opens up about her real experience with GLP-1 — how it helped her lose nearly four stone, reverse pre-diabetes, improve her sleep and energy, and find a new sense of control over her health during menopause. She also keeps it real about the side effects, hydration, fibre, and the importance of holistic self-care.

This honest, relatable conversation explores:

✨ How menopause awareness has evolved — and why representation matters

💉 What GLP-1 medications do, and how they can support hormonal balance in midlife

👩🏾‍🤝‍👩🏽 The joy and healing power of friendship and “finding your village”

🕰️ And a soulful reminder that “spare time isn’t spare — it’s your time.”

An empowering and heart-centred episode for any woman navigating menopause, midlife, or her next chapter with purpose and peace.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and join the conversation.

Follow @blkmenobeyond  @blackwomeninmenopause and @menopause_alliance on Instagram for updates and community events.

#BlackMenopauseAndBeyond #MenopauseAwareness #GLP1 #MidlifeHealth #WomensWellbeing #RepresentationMatters #BlackWomenInMenopause

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This podcast is for every woman who’s ever been told to keep quiet, who’s felt unseen or unheard during her menopause journey, and who’s now ready to speak up.

Each episode dives deep into the physical, emotional, and cultural aspects of menopause, midlife, and beyond. Expect conversations with health experts, lived-experience stories, myth-busting, laughter, reflection — and yes, real talk about what it’s like to be a Black woman in midlife today.

Whether you’re perimenopausal, post-menopausal, or supporting someone who is — this podcast is your community. Together we’ll explore topics like symptom management, mental health, identity, body confidence, relationships, and purpose.

Where to Listen & Connect:

🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more

📸 Instagram: @blkmenobeyond

📧 Email: Hello@menopausealliance.org

💖 Support the podcast & our peer-support work: ko-fi.com/anitapowell

Why This Podcast Matters:

Too often, Black women’s menopause experiences are left out of the mainstream conversation. I’m changing that. With every episode, we create space for truth, advocacy, and sisterhood — because menopause isn’t the end of the story. It’s the beginning of a powerful new chapter.

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A Certified Women's Health Coach, Pamela Windle, talks about all things menopause. She advises forward-thinking organisations to support their employees to thrive in menstruation and menopause in the workplace/BSI Advisor/ certificate from IMS & IWHI/ Helping stressed-out women to reset hormonally.

Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Please support my podcast and help support the peer support group I run in my home town. 

Donations go towards equipment, meeting space and resources. 

https://ko-fi.com/anitapowell

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  

https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.

https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/

https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyond

https://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

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Belinda has spent much time with her GPs over the past 10-plus years; however, her GP has never mentioned the word menopause to her. The doctor has told her she has to lose weight, look after herself, prescribed antidepressants and told her she needs to take care of her knees because she suffers from osteoarthritis. Still, the doctor has not once mentioned that her menopause could also impact her health, even though she suffers from night sweats and other possible menopause symptoms.

Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Please support my podcast and help support the peer support group I run in my home town . 

Donations goes towards equipment, meeting space and resources. 

https://ko-fi.com/anitapowell

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LetstalkMenopause?utm_term=KvMBjEeqn

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  

https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.

https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/

https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyond

https://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

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Today's episode discusses 'Allyship in the Menopause Space'. Anita Interviews Lucinda, Lucinder is a Menopause Awareness Advocate who has been delivering menopause awareness sessions since 2017. Lucinda works independently at the local/community level and also works as an Associate Trainer with the industry-leading menopause awareness provider, where she delivers sessions in a wide range of organisations to a wide range of audiences, including large corporate organisations and many of the various NHS divisions.    Lucinda lives in a small village in Kent, and her friendship circles have always lacked diverseness. 

Lucinda's Instagram under the tag @peri_meno_mentor, or via her website https://peri-menomentor.co.uk/.

Topics in this interview:

What is a good Ally?

People who don't see colour?

I am black and British.

Some black people only identify with their colour, not Africa or the Caribbean.

Mixed Heritage and Allyship

Some women of colour are oppressed by misogyny and not ethnic culture.

Black Menopause and Beyond podcast looks at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

PLEASE support my work, Podcasting, funding my peer face-to-face support group, and my work with black women in menopause. Please donate to https://ko-fi.com/anitapowell

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  

https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.

https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/

https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyond

https://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-menopause-and-beyond.

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Part 2 of 4.  

Today's episode discusses 'Allyship in the Menopause Space'. Anita Interviews Lucinda, Lucinder is a Menopause Awareness Advocate who has been delivering menopause awareness sessions since 2017. Lucinda works independently at the local/community level and also works as an Associate Trainer with the industry-leading menopause awareness provider, where she delivers sessions in a wide range of organisations to a wide range of audiences, including large corporate organisations and many of the various NHS divisions.    Lucinda lives in a small village in Kent and her friendship circles have always lacked diverseness. 

Lucinda is not very active on social media but can be found on Instagram under the tag @peri_meno_mentor, or via her website https://peri-menomentor.co.uk/.

Why do some people not not participate in research?

Cultural diet for menopause optimising menopause health

The need to talk about black hair 

How do you be more inclusive in menopause discussions

Talking about micro and direct aggression. 

White saviours

‘People who don't see Colour”

Black Menopause and Beyond podcast looks at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  

https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.

https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/

https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyond

https://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

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Allyship

Part 1 of 4. 

As a woman of colour, dealing with menopause and other health issues can be challenging. That's why having menopause allies is crucial. However, what matters most in being a good ally is cultural competence, regardless of culture, colour, or race. Family culture can also play a significant role in how women experience menopause. Black women often feel unheard when seeking healthcare, which can further exacerbate their symptoms. 

However, some women may not participate in menopause research for various reasons. Overall, it's crucial to have allies who are culturally competent and willing to listen and learn to ensure that all women receive the support and care they need during this time. Most women of colour have to work with menopause allies when dealing with Menopause and other health issues. 

Some of the talking points in this episode

What matters is culture, colour or race.

What makes a good Ally

We discuss the question, 'Where are you from?'

Family culture and how it impacts Menopause

Black women feel not heard when seeking health care.

Strong black women

How do allies become culturally competent? 

Why some women do not participate in menopause research.

Black Menopause and Beyond podcast looks at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Black Menopause and Beyond work with the Peer Group, Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  

https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.

https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/

https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyond

https://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-menopause-and-beyond.

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Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession, and activism to explore the topic of menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an online peer support group for Black women. She is also the founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016, it was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care, and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance (previously known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

Black Menopause and Beyond work with the Peer Group, Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Awarded  6th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/

Anita Powell's email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com 

https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.

https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/

https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyond

https://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

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Human Resource Development arena; working within key corporate and public sector organisations. 

Email: jah@wilsonhindsconsulting.com

Web: https://www.wilsonhindsconsulting.com

Twitter: @ReleasingYou

Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  

https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.

https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/

https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyond

https://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-menopause-and-beyond.

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In today's podcast, we discuss fibroids. Uterine fibroids are a common condition, especially among Black women. About half of Black women have them by the age of 35, and 80 percent have them by the age of 50, compared to 70 percent of white women. Fibroid growth is also more common in black women than in other racial groups. Fibroids can cause weight gain, heavy periods, frequent urination, or pelvic pain, and may require surgery. (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-women-start-talk-uterine-fibroids-condition-many-get-speak-rcna20478)

Veronica Ebanks discusses her journey with fibroids and menopause in this episode. In addition to actively educating women on the topic of fibroids, she is passionate about recording and hearing the stories of black women suffering from this disease. Born in Jamaica, raised in London, she is an Afro-Caribbean woman. Business owner of Verelba Mind & Body, a company providing organic skincare, wellbeing products, and holistic therapies. As a skilled facilitator currently offering coaching and mentoring support to women in their 50s and 60s who desire to incorporate more natural solutions into their lives, for greater wellbeing and happiness.

Contact her on https://linktr.ee/verelba_world2021

Addition reading on Fibroids and Menopause 

https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/fibroids-after-menopause

Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate, Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  

https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.

https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/

https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyond

https://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-menopause-and-beyond.

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Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Awarded  5th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/

Anita Powell's email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  

https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.

https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/

https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyond

https://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-menopause-and-beyond.

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Christmas is a time for joy, but for some, it's stressful. Within this short podcast, Anita gives out Christmas suggestions.

Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Awarded  5th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/

Anita Powell's email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  

https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.

https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/

https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyond

https://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-menopause-and-beyond.

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Anita has a few topics she wants to talk about, so she has decided to produce several podcasts exploring these topics. 

Within this podcast, she talks about what happened when men were invited to attend a menopause group, the group she runs in her home town. 

https://www.facebook.com/MenopauseAllianceBedfordshire

Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Awarded  5th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/

Anita Powell's email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com  

https://linktr.ee/AnitaPowell.

https://www.instagram.com/blkmenobeyond/

https://twitter.com/blkmenobeyond

https://www.facebook.com/blackmenopausebeyond/

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-menopause-and-beyond.

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Jenny Instagram: gorgeousfifties

Black Menopause and Beyond work with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

An episode will be broadcasted monthly with the occasional bonus episodes. The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

Black Menopause and Beyond work with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Awarded  5th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/

Anita Powell's email address is BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com

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Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

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Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers, an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

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• Anita was diagnosed with Prediabetes in 2022. In this episode, she talks about her pre- diabetes Experience and Menopause and Diabetes.
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• Anita wonders if the rising cost of living impacts menopausal women. 
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• Two-time Olympian winner Jenny Stoute is interviewed; she tells Anita why she has decided to come off HRT and go Menopause Natural. 

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

An episode will be broadcasted monthly with the occasional bonus episodes. The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

Black Menopause and Beyond works with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Awarded  5th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/

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Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

An episode will be broadcasted monthly with the occasional bonus episodes. The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

Within this episode, the host, Anita, reflects on her week and her menopause conversations.

Anita talks to a father and son about menopause.

She joined an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and menopause Zoom session.

On a night out with friends, she openly talks about menopause; her friends are more informed compared to 5 years ago; Anita realises the Menopause Taboo for some has gone.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

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Insta/Twitter/facebook BlackwomeninMenopause

Awarded  6th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/

My email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com

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Within this episode, the host, Anita, reflects on a training event she project coordinated with Menopause Experts. Were Gyneogolists offered a full day of Menopause training to NHS Health Professionals? 

Within this episode, Anita expresses concern about the lack of male attendance but is impressed with the black representation of health professionals. 

Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine.

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

An episode will be broadcasted monthly with the occasional bonus episodes. In addition, the podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

Social media: 

Twitter/Instagram: BlkMenoBeyond, 

Facebook: Black Menopause and Beyond.

Black Menopause and Beyond also work with Black Women in Menopause. 

Twitter/Instagram BlackwomeninMenopause 

Facebook: Black Women in Menopause

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Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine.

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on Itv News.

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

An episode will be broadcasted monthly with the occasional bonus episodes. The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

Within this episode, the host Anita and Nina Kuypers, the founder of Black Women in Menopause, answers frequently asked questions about Black Menopause.

The questions asked during this episode are:

• Is the black menopause experience different from other ethnicities?

• Is Hrt designed for black women? 

• Are Natural remedies better than medicines?

• Why do you need black representation for black women to engage in the conversation of menopause?

Hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

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Guest    social media

Nina:  Insta/Twitter/facebook BlackwomeninMenopause

Awarded  6th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/

My email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com

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With Jolinda, Jenny, Nina and The host Anita

Within this episode, we explore the topic of how to feel good through menopause.

Bio's of interviewees

Jolinda Johnson  

Jolinda Johnson (M.S.Ed., CHHC) is an award-winning Certified Life Coach and Holistic Health Coach who specializes in burnout and perimenopause. She's obsessed with helping changemakers and revolutionaries get back their spark so they can go set the world on fire. She wants to change the narrative around perimenopause and give attention to the voices that are typically left out of the conversation, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people under 45.

She is a sought after guest on podcasts, has been featured on the cover of Inspired Coach magazine, and was the recipient of the Beautiful You Coaching Academy CEO Shine Award in 2021. She’s also taken to the stage as a motivational speaker for other life coaches and can be found on the popular website Healthline.

Jolinda's originally from Detroit, Michigan but earned her B.A. from Columbia University in New York City and completed her Master's of Science in Education as part of the NYC Teaching Fellows program at Pace University in 2006. For the last fourteen years she's made her home as a single mother in Barcelona, Spain

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Jolinda Johnson, Award-winning Life Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Mentor + Priestess

www.jolindajohnson.com

Mobile: +34 663 615 033

Facebook: @coachjolinda

Instagram: @coachjolinda

Jennifer Stoute

Jennifer, Post Menopause, was born on the 16th of April 1965 in Bradford after spending some teenage years in Barbados. She was discovered aged 16 years old and went to represent Great Britain over 20 times, including two Commonwealth Games and two European games, where she won both gold and silver medals. The pinnacle of her athletic career came in 1992 in the Barcelona Olympics, where she took home a bronze medal distinguishing herself as one of Britain's finest sprinters. In 1996, she found herself in the limelight again on the hugely popular show the gladiators; she took on the role of Rebel for four years. Jennifer now runs a sports agency, as well as some modelling too. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gorgeousfifties/

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

Awarded  5th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/

Nina Kuypers

Founder of Black women in Menopause ( Insta:  BlackwomeninMenopause) with her co-founder Anita Powell ( the host of the podcast)

My email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com

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Topics discussed in the podcast.

Racial Weathering, 

No longer feeling sexy

A loss of self and identity

Work struggles and menopause

Being single while going through menopause,

The childless menopause

The feeling that no one wants me anymore 

Importance of talking to family and partners

Feelings of grief and loss.

Marlene is a Child, Adolescent and Family Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, (see www.integratedthinkingtherapies.co.uk)

specialising in working with looking after children suffering from trauma arising from early attachment disconnect. She has over 30 years experience of working with young people with behavioural and special needs including autism; vulnerable and disadvantaged families, victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse and those who are ‘stuck’ as a result of traumatic experiences. Marlene also specialises in supporting women who are struggling with the psychological impact of Menopause.

Marlene is passionate about empowering women who have ‘lost their voice’, and for many years she has specialised in facilitating interactive thought-provoking workshops and ‘healing’ groups under her ‘W is for Woman’ umbrella at her sanctuary in South East London.  (See Therapeutic Healing Sanctuary at www.talkingaboutfeelings.com)

Specialist workshops/groups facilitated by Marlene Daley

Menopause Support Group -   a therapeutic space for Women going through the different stages of Menopause. 

Healing the Mother Wound  -  for daughters living with toxic relationships with their mothers.

Sibling Wound Sanctuary 

A group where individuals can process sibling relationships.

Contact:   daley.marlene@yahoo.co.uk for more details on any of the above  

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

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She was told she had premature ovarian failure and told she will never be able to have children when she was only 19.  She was all alone when she was diagnosed, and she was given no information on her condition.

Her menopause impacts her health mentally, physically, emotional as well as Her fertility.

She found and joined an online community of women suffering from the same condition, and she has made important friendships with women who understand her have helped her through her menopause journey. 

She started taking HRT when she was 19 and she will stay on HRT till she hits menopause age of 50, at 50 she the doctors will reassess if she needs HRT.

Her Menopause impacts her Romantic relationships and Work too. 

Anita works to educate sufferers and non-suffers, as compassion and understanding are needed to help the sufferers of the condition. Also, Anita wants to show black female representation with the condition to help black female suffers as black women suffer with I too.

#Fertitlity #childlessness

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Connect with Anita Elawure: 

Instagram: Blossomlivingwithpoi 

YouTube: BlossomLivingWithPOI 

The Menopause Charity: www.themenopausecharity.org

And my Book: POI/EM Journal: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency / Early Menopause Journal. Now available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HZx4Cr 🌸

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

Working in Partnership Nina from Black Women in Menopause 

Insta:  BlackwomeninMenopause

Awarded  6th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/

My email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com

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Within today’s episode, Anita talks about black menopause and beyond with 3 women. #MenopausalLooseWomen will be a regular slot within the podcast.

Stars of the Podcast:

Jennifer – perimenopause, on the Merina coil, poet, and author. 

Nina - Post menopause, on HRT and Testosterone, background in health and nutrition, Founder of Black Menopause. 

Leesh - Post Menopause, has never used medication or visited her GP regarding her menopause, childless menopause, Engineer apprentice, Author, and speaker.

Host Anita - Perimenopause, Original wanted to manage her symptoms naturally but after many years of research and trial and error of natural remedies, she now wants to try HRT.  Community engagement advocate, Radio Presenter and Podcaster.

Within the podcast, the women explore Menopause and Beyond.

Areas Discussed:

Their own Menopause journey’s,

Their lifelong goals and plans,

Their views on Aging,

Life does not stop because you are menopausal,

Do you think that being black influences your menopause experience?

Doctors/ health care industrial dismissive because you are a strong black woman, 

We are stigmatised for being strong black women apparently, 

we don’t need help,

We can do and deal with everything.   

We are generally dismissed,

not seen as the fairer sex, 

we are only heard when we complain or vocalise our views. 

Does society nurture black women?

Men do not have a clue. 

relationships would improve if men tried to understand.

Black women and love,

Intersectional racism within the black community,

Are Men scared?

Enjoy your own company,

Relationships are not the be-all and end-all,

Know how to love yourself.

Self-care is important,

Feel sorry for men, 

menopause can make and break relationships.

Men and male friendships are needed and are special and unique.     

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

Guest    social media

Nina:  Insta:  BlackwomeninMenopause

Leesh:            https://twitter.com/NatrelMystic

Awarded  6th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/

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Leesh presumed that one day she would have a child. At 18, she fell pregnant, but unfortunately, a stressful incident resulted in a miscarriage. Decades later, after years of wanting a child, she was diagnosed with a non-cancerous tumour and told that her pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage in 1998 had triggered her brain into a phantom pregnancy. 

Leesh unknowingly could not fall pregnant, as her brain thought she was already pregnant, and the body does not allow a woman to fall pregnant again. She tried to conceive with different partners and had numerous tests and doctors visits, but sadly no explanation could be found for her childlessness. 

 In 2011 after being in a state of Phantom Pregnancy for 11 years, it was diagnosed, and Leesh was put on treatment to correct the issue. Eventually, her health issue was resolved. However, she had now entered into perimenopause; now, she is childless and postmenopause. Leesh has had emotional decades dealing with her childlessness, plus society and its devaluing of childless women, and now dealing with her menopause. 

Thank you Leesh aka Natrel Mystic  contact details https://twitter.com/NatrelMystic

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Recently Black Menopause and Beyond Podcast was placed 6th place in the:

Feedspot - Best 15 UK Black Women Podcasts

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Black Menopause and Beyond podcast look at Menopause from the eyes of a Black woman. Anita expresses her views and also interviews individuals and experts discussing the conversation of Menopause.

Are you fed up with not being included in the discussion of Menopause? If you are, this is the podcast for you. 

Anita Powell, the host, is the Co-founder of Black Women in Menopause with Nina Kuypers an Online peer support group for Black women. She is also the Founder of the Menopause Alliance, a face-to-face peer support group in Bedfordshire. Also, Anita is a Community worker/advocate and a Menopause Activist and facilitator. In addition, She has worked in community radio for many years. Plus, in 2016 was awarded 'I am Inspiring.' by Evans Clothes, Garnier Skin Care and Marie Claire Magazine. 

She has appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and interviewed with Kate Muir, the producer of Davina McCalls Menopause Documentary, BBC 3 Counties Radio, Magic FM and Marie Claire Magazine. Also, her Menopause Alliance ( prev. known as Bedford support group) appeared on ITV News.

Anita uses her personal experience and experiences gained from her peers, profession and activism to explore the topic of Menopause.

The podcast aims to inform, explore, and educate the listeners. 

An episode will be broadcasted monthly with the occasional bonus episodes. The podcast will include individual and group interviews and personal views.

I hope you enjoy it; please follow and subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to your podcast episodes.

My social media:  Twitter BlkMenoBeyond, Insta: BlkMenoBeyond, Facebook: Black menopause and Beyond.

Black Menopause and Beyond work with the Peer Group Black Women in Menopause Insta/Twitter/Facebook BlackwomeninMenopause.  https://www.instagram.com/blackwomeninmenopause/

Awarded  5th UK black women podcast https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_black_women_podcasts/

Anita Powell's email address: BlackMenoBeyond@yahoo.com

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Jennifer struggled with infertility and now struggles with Menopause. Little to no advice was offered to her, doctors told her nothing, and her mother never spoke to her about her struggles or offered Jennifer guidance. Years on, she realised that Infertility and Menopause problems were inherited. Jennifer explores her diet and physical activity changes, the struggles of work, giving up rum and the need for the black community to take Menopause serious and talk.

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In 2018 I realised the Menopause lasted for years; I was shocked and horrified that it was not just a quick switching off a bodily activity. I was horrified to find out that Menopause was a transition, and for some women, the change was quite dramatic and could last for years. Plus, I wondered why Menopause was a secret.

In 2019 I started an online peer menopause group (that I still run), then on to a face to face group sessions (this has stopped since covid). This group work with local women within my town. I organised my first menopause conference in 2019 and my second in February 2020. My Borough Council supported the group, and the events had NHS professionals such as Gynaecologist, Women Health Providers, BBC Presenter Nana Akua, TUC talking about work rights, plus everyday women speaking about their personal experiences. The group was interviewed by ITV News and BBC radio in 2019. I was nominated for an 'Everyday Hero' award by my local Newspaper, Bedford Independent, for the menopause group. I am currently planning a regular walking group for the women, arranging regular online talks and face-to-face sessions, and working with the Borough Council and borough councillors to engage the local women to discuss what they need from the council their experiences with the NHS.

In 2020 I met Nina, the founder of Black women in Menopause; I became a co-founder with Nina and her online black women in menopause group. I loved my first menopause group, but I quickly noticed an absence of women of colour and other groups within my sessions. I realised that menopause taboos and the menopause conversation were more challenging for some groups than others. Also, the discussions did not include conversations around cultural foods, differing cultural taboos, different hair types etc. I joined Nina, and with black women Menopause, the aim was not to exclude other women but to add black Menopause to the menopause conversation. So that black woman would feel that they too can talk about Menopause. The Black menopause group are currently organising loads of activities and talks for the future.

So, I currently work on two peer menopause groups, and now I have started this podcast. 

Anita at blackmenobeyond@yahoo.com

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