Today, she returns in an entirely different capacity, to share one of the most personal and compelling investigations we've ever heard.

Emily has created True Crime Tuesday currently airing on BBC Radio Devon Daytimes and it’s a deeply personal reinvestigation into the murder of her great aunt, Eva Porter, killed in Clapham in 1935.

What began as her mum exploring the family tree became something far bigger: a cold case reinvestigation, a journey through the London Archives, 83 pages of a coroner's report, and an unexpected thread connecting the case to Devon's most famous daughter, Agatha Christie.

But at its heart, this is about something we care deeply about: women's history. The real kind. Eva was a young woman who left home at 17 with ambitions, who became a single mother doing whatever she had to do to survive, and who was ultimately reduced to a headline about how she died. Emily has spent many hours making sure that is not where her story ends.

Because how many Eva’s are there? How many women's lives were shaped or crushed by the world they were born into, and then quietly forgotten?

In this episode we ask Emily: when did curiosity become investigation? What did 83 pages of a coroner's report reveal? What was life really like for women in 1930s London? What is the Agatha Christie connection? And what has it meant to give Eva her name back?

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True Crime Tuesday is currently airing on BBC Radio Devon Daytimes.

Emily Wood:

Instagram: @emilys.wood

BBC Sounds: BBC Radio Devon

LinkedIn: @Emily Wood

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Dr Lee David is a GP, CBT therapist and author with over 20 years of experience supporting people with their mental health.

She is the founder of 10 Minute CBT, bringing brief, practical mental health tools into real-life settings.

Lee is known for making psychological ideas genuinely accessible, warm, and sometimes even a little bit funny when that’s what’s needed.

Lee works with health professionals through NHS Practitioner Health, speaks at national events, offers one-to-one therapy for adults, and hosts her own podcast The Choice Space.

In this episode we explore why so many women experience imposter syndrome and how it often overlaps with people pleasing and perfectionism.

We also talk about:

• Whether imposter syndrome is more common in women

• Why people pleasing can be damaging but can also have a positive spin if dealt with correctly

• How these traits show up for late diagnosed autistic and neurodivergent women

• Practical CBT tools for those moments when the “I’m a fraud” thought appears

• What Dr Lee wishes every woman truly understood about self-worth

We also chat about going to the hygienist, how are your gums? And as always, stay until the end for some beautiful inspiration to carry you through the week.

If you’ve ever doubted yourself, felt like you had to prove your worth, or wondered why success can still feel uncomfortable, this conversation will resonate deeply.

Dr Lee David:

Website: www.thechoicespace.co.uk

Podcast: The Choice Space with Dr Lee David

Instagram: @dr.lee.david. @thechoicespace

Books: 

• Managing Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care. Lee David. Scion Publishing Ltd. 2020

• Using CBT in General Practice. The 10 Minute CBT Handbook. Lee David. Scion Publishing. 2013

• 10 Minutes to better Mental Health. A Step by Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2022

• Boosting Your Mental Wellbeing. 10 minute steps for stressed healthcare professionals using CBT and mindfulness. Lee David. Scion Publishing. 2023

• 10 Minutes to Beat Anxiety and Panic. A Step by Step Guide for teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2025

• 10 Minutes to Boost Your Mood. A Step by Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2025

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Gemma recently launched a petition calling for routine mammograms in the UK to begin at age 40 instead of 50 a campaign focused on earlier detection and saving lives.

In a major step forward, the petition has now passed 100,000 signatures, meaning it must be considered for parliamentary debate.

Currently, the NHS Breast Screening Programme invites women aged 50 to 70 for a mammogram every three years. Those guidelines are based on evidence reviewed by the UK National Screening Committee, which assesses when screening provides more benefit than harm.

But with diagnoses increasingly affecting younger women, Gemma and many others are asking whether the current system is still fit for purpose.

Breast cancer isn’t just statistics it’s our friends and family. Jinty lost her best friend to breast cancer at 43 after both of us found lumps at the same time. Jinty’s was benign. Hers wasn’t. That’s why conversations like this matter.

In this episode we discuss:

• What change Gemma is asking the government to make

• What she’s seeing on the frontline of cancer care

• Why the myth that younger women don’t get breast cancer is so dangerous

• The symptoms women at any age should never ignore

• How she carries the emotional weight of caring for patients while campaigning nationally

Alongside this powerful conversation, we also take a lighter wander through the week, including a nostalgic look back at the public service adverts Gen X grew up watching, some wonderful collective nouns for groups of animals, and a delightful contribution from our dear friend Tom Read Wilson, who shares a collective noun for a group of menopausal women.

Stay with us to the end for a little inspiration to carry you through the week.

Gemma Reeves:

Instagram: @check_the_girls

Petition: Lower The Age For Invites To Regular Mammograms To 40 & Perform Annually: www.petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742179/signatures/new

For breast Cancer Information:

CoppaFeel: www.coppafeel.org

Breast Cancer UK: www.breastcanceruk.org.uk

Breast Cancer Now: www.breastcancernow.org

Cancer Research UK: www.cancerresearchuk.org

Macmillan Cancer Support: www.macmillan.org.uk

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For generations, women have been conditioned to stay quiet, be agreeable and not make a fuss. But suppressed anger doesn’t disappear it manifests as burnout, anxiety, depression and physical symptoms. Jennifer draws on decades of clinical experience to explore how rage is often a rational response to inequality, injustice and the emotional labour placed on women.

In this episode, we explore:

• The moment Jennifer knew this book had to be written

• The patterns she repeatedly saw in the therapy room

• Why rage rooms are booming and why 90% of customers are women

• How to tell the difference between depression, burnout and anger

• The “small” daily frustrations that accumulate into something much bigger

• How suppressed anger shows up in women’s bodies and mental health

We also discuss what’s making us personally angry right now including the corruption of water companies in England after watching Channel 4’s Dirty Business, and how this impacts us here in the South West.

Stick around for our 'Thought for the Week, beautifully inspired by our guest, Jen, to carry you through the week, plus all the usual warmth, honesty and shenanigans you’ve come to expect from WKC.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re exhausted… or just done this episode is for you.

Jennifer Cox:

W: www.jennifercoxpsychotherapist.com

Instagram: @jennifercoxpsychotherapist

Book: Women Are Angry. Why Your Rage is Hiding and How to Let it Out. Jennifer Cox. Bonnier Books Ltd. 2024

Women Are Mad:

Instagram: @womenaremad

Podcast: Women Are Mad.

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Jacynth approaches age through a feminist, intergenerational lens, challenging how women are judged, marketed to, and treated as they get older — and exploring what becomes possible when we shift the narrative.

In this episode, we explore:

• What “ageism” actually means and where it shows up in everyday life

• Why ageing feels tougher for women, particularly around appearance and credibility

• The emotional, economic and health costs of ageism

• Where real change is happening from campaigns to consulting to community work

• Why 78% of over-50s feel under- or misrepresented in advertising

• Whether youth-focused marketing profits from making older women feel like they need fixing

• The shift from “anti-ageing” to “pro-ageing” and how language shapes identity

• Why intergenerational thinking transforms how we see later life

We catch up after our break and there’s plenty of shenanigans to discuss, and stick around for some beautiful inspiration to carry you through the week.

For anyone listening, this conversation is an invitation to feel more unapologetic, more visible, and more powerful as you age.

You can find Jacynth and Ageism Is Never In Style® via these links.

Jacynth Bassett 

Ageism Is Never In Style: www.ageismisneverinstyle.com

I: @ageismisneverinstyle

TT: @ageismisneverinstyle

L: @Jacynth Bassett

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In this episode of Womenkind Collective: Spill The Tea, we’re joined by cultural historian and novelist Lucy Inglis, author of Born: The Untold History of Childbirth, to explore how childbirth has been shaped and controlled across history.

From Neolithic birthing practices to ancient contraceptives, from upright labour to the medicalisation of birth, Lucy charts the moments when women were pushed out of decision-making and examines how patriarchal systems and medicine became deeply intertwined.

We discuss:

• What inspired Lucy to write a full history of childbirth

• The “obstetric dilemma” and why humans need help in labour

• Medical misogyny from Hippocrates to the modern maternity ward

• Pain relief in the 1840s and the story of Fanny Appleton Longfellow

• The experiences of Anarcha, Betsey and Lucy — and why their stories are essential

• Why women still struggle for autonomy over pregnancy and birth today

• What must change to create safer, more humane birthing experiences

Lucy Inglis is also the author of Milk of Paradise: A History of Opium, a blogger at GeorgianLondon.com, and a regular contributor to radio and television.

We catch up on our weeks adventures and learn about a beautiful tradition from the women of Kongthong, a remote part of India and their tradition of Jingrwal iawbei when a baby is born. 

Stick around for something for our 'thought for the week'.

Lucy Inglis :

Books: 

• Born. The Untold History of Humanity. Lucy Inglis. 2025. Bloomsbury Continuum

• Milk of Paradise: A History of Opium. Lucy Inglis. 2018. Picador

• Georgian London: Into the Streets. Lucy Inglis. 2013. Penguin

Socials:

I: @lucyinglis

X: @lucyinglis

L: Lucy Inglis   

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We first met Siobhan, at the Hands on Hub & STA Conference, where she captivated the room even before taking the stage. Through a simple yet powerful exercise, she demonstrated just how much lighter and freer the body can feel when breast weight is properly supported and lifted.

With a background in sports rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and women’s health, Siobhan has spent years studying how posture, alignment, and breast support affect neck and back pain, breathing, pelvic floor health, movement, and confidence.

In this episode, we ask:

• What makes Posture Fitting different from a regular bra fitting?

• What are the most common mistakes women make with bras and breast support?

• How does breast weight affect posture, movement, breathing, and pain?

• What simple posture, movement, and bra tips can women try today?

• What’s one thing Siobhan, wishes every woman knew about her body and breast support?

Plus, Jinty & Lou chat about their week (including WW2 bombs!) and explore the question: Should a bride be given away by a parent?

✨ Stick around for our beautiful podcast inspiration to carry you through the week. ✨

Siobhán O’Donovan:

Posture Fitting

W: www.posturefittingphysio.com

E: contact@posturefittingphysio.com

I: @posture.fitting

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Across a remarkable 25-year military career, Mandy flew 45 missions over Iraq while navigating the intense pressure of a male-dominated environment all alongside raising a young family.

In this powerful conversation, Mandy opens up about what it was really like to be judged as “a woman” rather than a pilot, the pressure to prove herself, and the realities of balancing ambition, fear, and family life.

Mandy is the author of An Officer, Not a Gentleman and An Officer and Her Gentleman, written with her husband Craig, a Royal Navy and commercial airline pilot. 

She’s now a highly sought-after motivational speaker, sharing lessons on leadership, resilience, and challenging stereotypes.

✨ In this episode, we ask:

• Was flying fast jets always the dream?

• What did it feel like being told to be “more feminine”?

• Can women really do it all — or do we have to compromise?

• How do you push through fear when it really matters?

• What cockpit lessons translate into everyday life?

• What advice would Mandy give her younger self?

💬 Plus, we share a menopausal brain fog moment from one of our listeners, catch up on our week with you, and leave you with some beautiful inspiration to carry you through the week.

🎧 A must-listen episode about courage, confidence, and owning who you are — both in the cockpit and beyond.

Stay in touch

Mandy Hickson:

W: www.mandyhickson.com

I: @mandyhicksonspeaker

FB: @MandyHicksonSpeaker

LinkedIn: @Mandy Hickson

Books: An Officer Not A Gentleman. The Inspirational; Journey of A Female Fighter Pilot. Mandy Hickson. 2020. Independently Published.

An Officer And Her Gentleman. Two Aviators, Two Cockpits, One Journey. Mandy & Craig Hickson. 2025. Published by Hickson & Hickson Ltd. 

Both Books are available online and also from: www.hicksonbooks.com

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With over 15 years of clinical experience in women’s health, Karen is passionate about helping women understand how food can be a powerful ally during perimenopause and menopause.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The most common nutrition mistakes women make during menopause

• How to support our hormones naturally through food

• Practical tips for improving sleep during menopause

• The one piece of advice Karen wishes every woman knew before menopause

With Menopause recipes and foods for menopause symptoms, Karen’s latest book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook, features 60 simple, flavour-packed recipes designed to ease symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, hot flushes, and mood swings without adding pressure to busy lives. 

We’ve tried the recipes at home and we can vouch for how easy they are to make and how good they make you feel. 

Her compassionate, realistic approach has helped thousands of women embrace menopause with confidence, nourishment, and joy.

🎄We chat about our Christmas break and how Nigella nearly blinded Jinty

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Leslie has been keeping Calgary moving for decades, but in December 2023 her clip reached millions worldwide, inspiring women, especially those in midlife, to say: “This is what women my age look like”. Even Hollywood took notice.

Beyond the screen, Leslie leads a major annual charity campaign bringing holiday support to families in need, and she’s constantly out in her community making real change. She’s living proof you can navigate rush-hour chaos, silence trolls, and stand up for women everywhere, all before your morning coffee.

Off-camera Leslie leads a major annual charity drive supporting families during the holidays. She navigates traffic chaos, internet trolls and a wildly full schedule, all while championing women everywhere.

In this episode:

• Leslie’s viral moment and the global reaction

• The realities of midlife visibility and body image

• Compassion, community work, and handling online trolls

• Our HUGE Book Collective gift-guide list

• A fun invitation to join an act of micro-feminism

• A beautiful quote to carry into your week

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Lesley Horton:

I: @leslie_horton

F: Leslie Horton

L: Leslie Horton

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Even though our own babies are now adults, we LOVED this book, especially the “What Worked / What Didn’t” reflections at the end of each chapter.

Because this isn’t just a book about nappies and night feeds. It’s about identity, care, feminism, and how we survive (and reshape) this mad world together.

We dive into birth stories, baby clothes, feminism, and Rhiannon’s unforgettable Guardian piece suggesting autistic people could teach Donald Trump a thing or two about focus, facts, and empathy.

Whether you’re a parent, a feminist, or simply a lover of smart conversations, this episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and laugh-out-loud moments.

🌸We share some great news about advances in cervical cancer, HPV jab

✨ Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.

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Stay in touch - email us womenkindcollective@gmail.com

Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett:

The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/profile/rhiannon-lucy-cosslett

Instagram: @rhiannonlucycosslett

Books: 

The Republic of Parenthood. On Bringing Up Babies. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Duckworth Books. 2025.

The Vagenda. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett & Holly Baxter. Vintage Publishing. 2015

The Tyranny of Lost Things. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Sandstone Press Ltd. 2018

The Year of The Cat. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Headline Publishing Group. 2023.

Ready for Pre-Orders:

Female Nude. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Tinder Press. Out February 2026

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We dive deep into the systemic gender bias baked into healthcare and we’re beyond excited to introduce a guest who is fighting for change.

After hearing countless stories from listeners, guests, and our own lived experiences, one thing is clear: 

For years, we’ve uncovered story after story about the massive gaps in women’s health research and this episode proves once again that these aren’t isolated incidents.

They stem from centuries of male-centric medicine and underfunded research, the lack of research in women’s health is not an accident, it’s structural.

In this episode, we unpack:

• The long-standing funding gaps in women’s health research

• The near-halt of major US research databases since October 2025

• The consequences for gender-specific research and medicine

• How women turn dismissal into determination

We’re so thrilled to introduce a guest who brings expertise, fire, and a fearless voice to this conversation. 

To find out who this guest is, take a listen on your favourite podcast platform.

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Book:

Tackling Gender Bias in The Healthcare System. What Patients Stories Teach Us About Implementing Systemic Change. Jinty Sheerin & Louise Hockings-Thompson

Ready for Pre-Orders. Published 21st September 2026. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 

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We dive deep into midlife confidence, menopause, and rediscovering your style identity.

Nicky shares her own experiences of body changes, and confidence dips - and how she’s helping women everywhere embrace their boldest selves, wrinkles and all.

It’s a warm, funny, and uplifting chat that’ll inspire you to revamp your wardrobe and your mindset. 👗✨

We also have a question for you- … Have you ever listened to a racy audiobook during your weekly shop? 👀

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Nicky Hambleton Jones:

Book: Bolder Not Older. Dull To Dazzling in 12 Weeks. Nicky Hambleton-Jones. Synergy Publishers. 2025

W: www.nickyhambletonjones.com

I: @nickyhambletonjones

F: @Nicky Hambleton Jones

L: Nicky Hambleton Jones

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This week on the Womenkind Collective Podcast, we’re spilling the tea (again!) with Caro Giles — writer, teacher, and mum of four.

We first met Caro in Series 7, Episode 3, where she shared the story behind her book 12 Moons. She’s back to tell us about her powerful new memoir Unschooled — a moving and deeply honest look at the cracks in our education system, and the unseen, undervalued labour of caring and advocating for children.

Caro’s story captures the exhaustion, love, and resilience of mothers and carers everywhere, and the freedom that can come when you dare to step outside the system.

We talk about what it really means to be unschooled , as a mother, as a carer, and as a woman reclaiming her own identity.

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Beyond her artistry, Anna is the founder of Hair & Care, a ground-breaking initiative making the beauty industry inclusive for people who are blind or have low vision.

Inspired by her late father, Anna’s mission bridges creativity and community, proving that beauty and self-expression should be accessible to everyone.

Join us as we explore her journey, her vision for inclusivity, and the future of accessible beauty.

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Hair and Care:

W: www.hairandcareproject.com

I: @hairandcareproject

Anna Cofone:

W: www.annacofone.com

I: @annacofone

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After her cervical cancer diagnosis in 2018, Sarah was thrust into surgical menopause and discovered how transformative exercise could be for recovery both physically and mentally.

Today, she helps women regain strength, confidence, and control after cancer, creating safe spaces where no one has to feel alone.

We chat with Sarah about:

⭐️her own cancer diagnosis,

⭐️how Get Me Back began,

⭐️the biggest challenges of returning to exercise post-treatment,

⭐️why it’s never too late to get fit, at any age or stage.

⭐️Plus, Sarah shares what keeps her feeling strong and empowered on the toughest days.

It really is a conversation full of heart and HOPE.

⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of difficult medical decisions related to cancer treatment (13 to 15 minutes in).

We also spill the tea on:

📚 Our round-up of our tried and tested Menopause Books

☕ Why a certain part of the male anatomy makes a terrible pet

🎂 Baking disasters that’ll make you laugh 

🌊 Seas The Day we chat about the two incredible women who rowed across the Pacific

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Sarah Newman:

Get Me Back is focusing on helping people stay strong through winter, sharing simple, realistic ways to keep moving, boost mood, and support both physical and emotional wellbeing after cancer.

If you would like to be part of their membership community, you can find out more here-

Website www.getmeback.uk 

Insta @getmebackuk 

FB: Get ME Back

Seas The Day:

Donations & Info: www.seasthedayoceanrowing.com/thechallenge

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Fiona brings fire, humour and expertise to the menopause landscape which has become muddied with commercialism and mis-information. 

Fiona’s career spans continents and causes- from reporting in Moscow on the collapse of the Soviet Union, to writing for The Lancet, and now to tackling menopause- one of the most misunderstood and politicised topics in women’s health.

We chat about:

💬 The booming menopause “industry” - hype, divides & money

📊 Research shocks and revelations from MenoWars

🤝 Keeping focus on women’s health, not profit

💡 The mission of the Menopause Research & Education Fund

✨ And what she’d change about the menopause conversation worldwide

We also have a Menopause Book Club for you where we take a look at brand new menopause books released by experts.

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Fiona Clark:

MenoWars: Fiona Clark. Sheldon Press. 2025

I: @fiona_clark_writes

L: @Fiona Clark

Menopause Research and Education Fund (MREF):www.mref.uk

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With over three decades of NHS experience, Juliet has played a pivotal role in shaping menopause care, from leading the Somerset NHS Menopause Service to advising the British Menopause Society.

Together, we explore everything you need to know about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) — from foundational facts to the latest guidance:

• What HRT is and how it supports the body

• Who benefits most, and when to start

• The differences between oral and transdermal HRT

• Understanding risk, safety, and long-term effects

• How to access HRT through the NHS or privately

• Monitoring, side effects, and real-world experiences

This episode offers clarity, evidence, and practical insight — helping you make informed choices about your health and wellbeing.

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Dr Juliet Balfour:

W: www.wellsmenopauseclinic.co.uk

I: @menopausehealth

L: @Dr Juliet Balfour

Book Recommendation: The Little Book of HRT by Dr Ellie Cannon (66 minutes) https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-little-book-of-hrt/dr-ellie-cannon/9781399423694

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So, what else can help with hot flushes, brain fog, insomnia, joint pain, or the emotional rollercoaster?

This week we’re joined by the brilliant Hazel Hayden from Bristol Menopause and Well-woman Clinic, she’s Consultant Nurse, British Menopause Society Registered Specialist, CBT therapist, Insomnia therapy specialist, nutritionist, and speaker.

Hazel takes a holistic approach to menopause, exploring everything from sleep and mental health to cardiovascular care and nutrition.

Whether you’re navigating menopause without HRT, using it but still struggling, or simply looking for more options—this conversation is for you.

Book club- we have a quick couple of book recommendations, this one from a regular listener - The Path to Forgotten Freedom by Nicola Smalley https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-path-to-forgotten-freedom/nicola-smalley/9781739166908

and Cally Beaton's Namaste MF's - https://callybeaton.com/shop/ Perfect for Menopause month!

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W: www.bristolmenopause.com

I: @bristolmenopause

F: Bristol Menopause & Wellwoman Clinic

TT: @bristolwellwomanclinic

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With over 15 years’ experience, she brings a feminist, anti-oppressive lens to her work on intergenerational trauma, multigenerational families, and behavioural addictions.

She’s the founder of MultiGen Zen, on a mission to decolonise therapy, bring healing to minoritised communities, and challenge the systems that silence us.

Dr. Manpreet says:

"We all exist in family trees. There are the roots which carry our DNA and where we find ourselves in the world, the leaves are the burdens which we inherit from our elders, and the fruits are the gifts which they also hand down to us."

This conversation is deep, honest, and empowering — about the trauma we inherit and the power we have to break the cycle.

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Links: 

W: www.thedoubledr.com

I: @thedoubledoctordr

TEDxNHS 2024: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xybjnaUWczM&t=54s

L: Dr Manpreet Dhuffar-Pottiwal

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Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top comedians, with a career spanning continents and formats.

She’s toured North America, opened for Ronny Chieng, written for Kim’s Convenience, and even crafted Simu Liu’s viral “I Am Canadian” monologue.

Her solo show No One Special and new project Bothered - the Podcast- dives deep into race, gender, microaggressions, and generational rage all through humour.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Comedy as truth-telling

• Visibility for women of colour

• Everyday absurdities of gender bias

• Why humour can be radical resistance

And much more.....

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Julie Kim - Bothered podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bothered/id1795849350

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juliekimcomedy?igsh=MXZwMnF5dWZmeWtjeQ==

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She’s a former TV executive turned stand-up comedian, writer, speaker, podcaster (you may know her from Namaste Motherfckers*), and now author of the brilliant new book of the same name.

In this empowering, hilarious episode, Cally shares her bold pivot from boardrooms to comedy clubs, sparked by an unexpected conversation with Joan Rivers.

Her book — part memoir, part manifesto — is a no-BS guide to reinvention in midlife, identity, creativity, ageing, and the messy magic of showing up as your full self.

We chat about feminism, failure, purpose, power and (of course) meet Jeff the dog 🐶

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Cally Beaton tour - https://callybeaton.com/live/

Pre order Cally's book Namaste MotherFckers, a modern manifesto for keeping cool when you're a hot mess- here - https://callybeaton.com/shop/

Cally Beaton instagram https://www.instagram.com/callybeatoncomedian?igsh=MWdoY2ZhYnN4cjk3dw==

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#MidlifeReinvention #CallyBeaton #NamasteMotherfckers #FeministPodcast #WomenOver50 #ComedyLife #MidlifePower #AgeingOutLoud #WomenKindCollective

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We dig into the truth behind the witch trials, we talk with the authors about balancing humour and horror in telling stories of injustice, and how their work led to a formal apology for Scotland's women that were accused of witchcraft. They Spill the tea on the emotional weight of their research, and how the patriarchy’s systems of silencing women are still active today.

Plus, we wrap up our Book Collective read: How to Kill a Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy — an unforgettable feminist reckoning.

💥 Could it happen again?

💬 What do we really take from this dark history?

🎧 Tune in to find out.

Expect laughs, truth bombs, and a thought to for you to ponder until next week.

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Tags: female-led podcast, witches, feminist podcast, patriarchy, book club podcast, women in history, Scottish witch trials, Witches of Scotland, female empowerment, witchcraft history

How to Kill a Witch book - https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-kill-a-witch/claire-mitchell/zoe-venditozzi/9781800961883

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In this episode of Spill the Tea with Womenkind Collective, we sit down with the sharp, funny, and all-round good human — poet Jan Brierton.

From accidentally going viral to performing at The Palladium, Jan talks about her journey from fashion to poetry, tackling big topics like menopause, mental health, midlife madness, and female rage with wit and heart.

We also wrap up Part 2 of our Book Club pick How To Kill A Witch by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi — a powerful, haunting read that uncovers how women were persecuted under the guise of witchcraft.

Expect laughs, truth bombs, swearing and a poem reading you won’t forget.

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Jan Brierton Live Dates:

September 12th at The Morecombe Poetry Festival https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Lancaster/Morecambe-Winter-Gardens/Morecambe-Poetry-Festival-2025/40609946/

November 20th, Buxton Pavilion with Henry Normal -https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/henry-normal-an-alphabet-of-storms-2025

Jan Brierton books:

Everybody is a poem, midlife in rhymes https://www.waterstones.com/book/everybody-is-a-poem/jan-brierton/9781848409200

What day is it? https://www.waterstones.com/book/what-day-is-it/jan-brierton//9781848408272

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbgoodtome?igsh=aXlucXNtbm93aWdm

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🎙️ We dive into:

• Why women are really angry (and why it matters)
• How female rage is misunderstood, repressed, and redirected
• Friendship alchemy & growing up without mobile phones
• The joyful chaos of party phone lines (yes, really!)
• Guilty pleasures and finding power in real talk

💥 Expect a lot of laughter, a bit of swearing, and some serious truth bombs. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too emotional”, “too much”, or “too angry” — this one’s for you.

📚 Plus, in Book Club we chat about chapters 8 & 9 of How To Kill A Witch by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi — diving into the Salem witch trials and the dark history of misogyny in the legal system.

✨ Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.

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📖 Book: Women Are Angry by Jennifer Cox (2025, Bonnier Books)

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#WomenAreMad #FemaleRage #FeministPodcast #WomenkindCollective #SpillTheTea #WomensMentalHealth #EndTheStigma #Sisterhood #WomenEmpoweringWomen

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We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter, exploring the often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being.

Each week, we sit down with inspiring people who are breaking barriers and championing positive change, and today’s guest is no exception, the fabulous Professor Joyce Harper, an all-round powerhouse in women’s health and a passionate educator. We first met Joyce at an awards ceremony and we immediately bonded over women's health and comfy shoes!

Joyce is Professor of Reproductive Science at UCL’s Institute for Women’s Health, and has been leading the way in fertility, genetics, and hormone health for nearly four decades.

She is the author of Your Fertile Years, host of the podcast, Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? And is currently writing a brand-new book sharing life lessons from 51 inspiring women over 50.

Joyce Spills the Tea on her career, what inspired her become a Professor, what it was like being a woman entering the world of science.

From puberty to post-menopause, IVF to ice baths—Joyce brings science, sass, and soul to every conversation.

She’s also a retreat-running, cold-water-swimming, fun loving, mum of three, and we can’t wait for you to hear this one.

So, get yourself comfy grab a cuppa and get inspired with the joyous Prof. Joyce Harper.

Our Book Club book for this series is How To Kill A Witch. A guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi. This week we learn about the Witch Prickers and their complete violation of the women accused of witchcraft. Next week we are reading chapters 8 & 9 we love hearing your thoughts on the book so join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note.

There’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Professor Joyce Harper

Book: Your Fertile Years. What You Need To Know To Make Informed Choices. Professor Joyce Harper. Sheldon Press.

W: www.joyceharper.com

Pod: Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This?

I: @profjoyceharper

TT: @profjoyceharper

L: Joyce Harper Professor in Reproductive Science at UCL

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Where we’re diving deep into the conversations that matter and this week we wanted to talk about the confusing and often dangerous nutrition advice that is flooding social media, so who better to tackle the unhealthy mis-information than our very good friend and qualified nutritionist and chef, Emma Ellice-Flint. 

Emma blends evidence based science with her years of knowledge to give people, especially those going through the menopause trustworthy and delicious nutritional advice.

We also talk about the overwhelming supplement advice, as she discusses why she co-founded HeraRise to ensure women received what they needed in one drink. 

So, let’s get some common sense and fact based science on the diet and supplement industry and bust those unhealthy myths, so grab a cuppa (or a green smoothie) and take a listen to Emma’s guide to separating the facts from the fluff.

Our Book Club book for this series is How To Kill A Witch. A guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi. This week we meet the ‘six John’s’ who are at the fore of hunting the witches, and why the sexual element is so important, its men who tortured, questioned and examined women’s bodies accused of witchcraft. Next week we are reading chapters 6 & 7 we love hearing your thoughts on the book so join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note.

There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Emma Elice Flint

W: www.emmasnutrition.com

W: www.hera-rise.com

I: @emmas_nutrition

I: @_herarise_

Book: The Happy Hormone Cookbook. Emma Elice Flint. New Holland Publishers.2016

E Books: One Week Reset & Low-Histamine Cookbook

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We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter—exploring the real, raw, and often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being. 

This week we are talking about how our hair changes during menopause and mid-life with the wonderful Paul Windle of Windle Lab London. 

Paul has over 35 years industry experience and is one of the UK’s most respected hairdressers, who is now on a mission to help people struggling with the changes in their hair as they age, he has founded Windle Lab, a range of products specifically aimed at mid-life hair, with the help of his team they are helping hundreds of women, from hair loss and thinning, changes in colour and texture to hair becoming dehydrated and difficult to handle. 

We visited his Covent Garden salon in London where we were treated to a treatment and a cut and style, we had just the best conversation with Paul, we took a trip down memory lane to when we were all hairdressing in the 80’s and 90’s and how hairdressing and hair care has changed, through to busting hair myths and discussing how you can care for your hair and get your locks healthy again. 

We have an exclusive Windle Lab product discount code for you to use: WOMENKIND10.

So, grab a cuppa and listen to Paul’s wonderful words of hair wisdom.

We continue with our Book Collective book for the series, How To Kill A Witch. A Guide For The Patriarchy. By Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi, we read chapters 3 & 4, where we learn about the horrors of the torture that was endured by those suspected of witchcraft. You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Paul Windle & Windle Labs

To buy products or book an appointment: www.windlelondon.com

I: @windlelondon

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Lauren is an incredible keynote speaker, and for seven years, she served as the chairperson of Pregnant Then Screwed. She is the founder of UPFRONT, a ground-breaking organisation on a mission to transform confidence, visibility, and power for 10 million women. Thousands of women across 50+ countries have already graduated from her flagship programme, The UPFRONT Bond, proving that this is more than a movement—it’s a revolution.

Her impact has not gone unnoticed—she’s been recognised as a woman changing the world by Elle Magazine and named one of Management Today’s top businesswomen under 35. In 2017, Lauren was awarded an OBE for her services to design and diversity.

Together we explore:

1) What internalised misogyny really is- and how to recognise it

2) How judgment of women by other women is driven by social conditioning and invisible 'rules'

3) The role of media in reinforcing harmful gender stereotypes

4) How to unlearn internalised bias and rewire confidence

5) The personal moment Lauren realised she had internalised misogyny- and what changed after that

6) The story behind make-up free moments, with celebrities like Pamela Anderson, and how they still provoke judgment

and more!

Our Book Club gets under way and we discuss the first 2 chapters of our book for this series, How To Kill A Witch. A guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi, and already we are hooked!

There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea with Lauren Currie! 

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Lauren Currie OBE:

W: www.weareupfront.com

W: www.the-trick.co

Pod: Upfront Moment with Lauren Currie

I: @_laurencurrie_

I: @upfrontglobal

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This week is our Book Club special and our book for series 13 is a huge part of feminine history, How To Kill A Witch. A Guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi. 

The book is a powerful, poignant and razor sharp read, that has already sparked important questions around the witch trials and the murder of countless (mostly) women. Claire and Zoe discuss why this book needed to be written and together these two amazing women are restoring forgotten voices and fighting for justice that is centuries overdue.

There is a growing interest and solidarity around the history of the witch trials, not just as something from the past, but as a symbol of sisterhood, resistance, and the ongoing fight against systems that still try to silence and control women. And this book doesn’t just tell the story—it demands that we listen.

In the first part of this interview (we had to do 2 parts because there is just so much to talk about with these fantastic women!) we talk about the Witches of Scotland tartan, a beautiful symbol of defiance woven into a traditional Scottish tartan, how these two met and what drove them to write this book. Part two will be available later in the series.

If you want to read along, we will be reading from the introduction up to chapter 3. 

There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Claire Mitchell. KC. & Zoe Venditozzi: The Witches of Scotland:

Book: How To Kill A Witch. A Guide For The Patriarchy. Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi. Published by Monoray. A Hachette UK Company. May 2025.

W: www.witchesofscotland.com

Podcast: Witches of Scotland. Available on all good podcast platforms.

Tartan: www.pricklythistlescotland.com

I: @witches.of.scotland

F: @ Witches of Scotland

TikTok: @witchesofscotland

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We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter—exploring the real, raw, and often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being. Each week, we sit down with inspiring people who are breaking barriers and championing positive change. 

This week, we’re joined by the incredible Lucy Thompson, a tattoo artist on a mission to change lives through her work and advocacy.

Lucy made history as the UK’s first certified A.R.T. 3D nipple tattoo artist and is the founder of the Nipple Innovation Project. Her journey began with a deeply personal moment in 2016, after her aunt— a breast cancer survivor — was left feeling devastated by a poorly done hospital nipple tattoo.

That moment sparked Lucy’s passion to do better, to be better, and to offer dignity, confidence, and healing through art.

In this powerful episode, we explore Lucy’s story, her impact on post-mastectomy care, and the transformative power of using creativity to restore what cancer tried to take away.

 We also dive into:

• Why the current hospital-standard nipple tattoos often don’t work

• How permanent 3D nipple tattoos offer a life-changing alternative

• The emotional and physical impact of medical tattooing done right

• The mission behind the UK’s first mastectomy tattoo charity

• What breast cancer survivors aren’t being told—and why that needs to change

Whether you’re a survivor, artist, healthcare worker, or just curious—this episode is a must-listen.

So, grab your cuppa, get comfy, and join us for an inspiring and honest conversation—it's time to Spill The Tea with Lucy Thompson.

There’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Nipple Innovation Project (NIP) Charity:

W: www.nipcharity.org

I: @nipcharity

F: The Nipple Innovation Project

Lucy Thompson:

I: @lucy_nipple

W: www.lucythompsontattoo.com

TEDx NHS Talk: www.tedxnhs.com/previous-events/2024-forward/our-2024-line-up/lucy-thompson/

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We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter—exploring the real, raw, and often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being.

Each week, we sit down with inspiring people who are breaking barriers and championing positive change—and today’s guest is no exception, Dominique Kent is the powerhouse CEO of Bluecrest Wellness, and she is changing how we can all access affordable health screening in a setting local to you in the UK.

With a career dedicated to healthcare, well-being, and social care, Dominique is on a mission to empower people with knowledge about their own health.

From revolutionising home care for older people to leading Bluecrest Wellness, Dominique has spent years championing preventive health and making health monitoring more accessible. She’s also an advisor to businesses supporting people with trauma, mental healthcrises, and senior care, proving that her passion for health and well-being goes far beyond boardrooms and business strategies.

We discuss

1 How we can take control of our own health journeys.

2  What we can do when you can’t access the healthcare you need.

3  And why is preventive healthcare, especially for women, so important

Dom chats about everything you need to know about taking control of your health and well-being. 

We also have a discount code to share with you: HOCKINGSP10 or SHEERINP10

So, grab a cuppa and settle in—because it’s time to Spill The Tea with Dominque Kent.

We are also excited to announce our book for this series Book Collective, there’s some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.

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Bluecrest Wellness

www.bluecrestwellness.com

E: customerservices@bluecrestwellness.com

T: 0808 168 7867

I: @bluecrestwellness

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We’re diving deep into the conversations that matter—exploring the real, raw, and often overlooked topics affecting our health and well-being.

Each week, we sit down with inspiring women who are breaking barriers and championing positive change—and today’s guest is no exception.

Meet Dinah Siman—a movement educator, menopause Pilates instructor, author, and the creator of an accredited CPD menopause awareness course for Pilates teachers. She’s also a go-to voice on social media for all things movement and menopause.

Dinah is dedicated to helping women navigate the often confusing and overwhelming transitions of menopause. From managing pain and overcoming injuries, to regaining a sense of control over your body and mind—she’s helping women reclaim their strength and rewrite the narrative.

But Dinah’s journey started like so many of ours, joint pain, sleep deprivation, brain fog and anxiety. Instead of letting it stop her, she turned her experience into purpose, developing a powerful, holistic approach to movement that empowers women to move through menopause with confidence and clarity.

In today’s episode, we’ll chat about:

• The physical and emotional shifts that come with menopause

• How our relationships evolve during this season of life

• Why Pilates is more than just exercise—it’s a tool for transformation

• How menopause, rather than a crisis, can be a catalyst for growth and power.

So, grab a cuppa and settle in—because it’s time to Spill The Tea with Dinah Siman.

There’s our new WI which stands for weekly inspiration, to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off for the Easter holidays with.

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Dinah Siman

Book: Pilates-Based Movement For Menopause. A Guide For Teachers and Practitioners. Dinah Siman. Handspring Publishing. 2024

W: www.menopausepilates.com

I: @menoausepilates

L: @Dinah Siman

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In this week’s episode of the Womenkind Collective Podcast we have a very special Book Club episode as we Spill the Tea with the brilliant author of this season’s book club pick, The Book of Secrets, Anna Mazzola.

Anna is an award-winning writer of historical, gothic, and crime fiction, and our book club choice for this series, The Book of Secrets, is her fifth superbly written novel and is based around a story of true crime and women in 1659 Rome. She also writes gripping legal and political thrillers under the name Anna Sharpe, the first of which, Notes on a Drowning, was published in January 2025. 

Anna also works as a human rights and criminal justice solicitor acting for survivors of crime.

We are absolutely thrilled to have her with us today to dive into The Book of Secrets, Anna answers some of our (and your) burning questions. We uncover the inspiration behind The Book of Secrets, explore the real-life history that shaped it, and discuss the powerful themes of women’s resilience, oppression, and survival—themes that, heartbreakingly, still resonate today. Plus, we dig into Anna’s writing process, the true spells and remedies woven into the story, and how she brings her unforgettable female protagonists to life.

As every day is a school day we tell you what we have learned this week, there’s a new WI which we have changed to stand for (weekly inspiration) to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off into the week.

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Anna Mazzola:

Website: www.annamazzola.com

I: @annamazzolawriter

F: Anna Mazzola

Books: Anna Mazzola.

      The Unseeing. 2016. Published - Tinder Press

      The Story keeper. 2018. Published - Tinder Press.

      The Clockwork Girl. 2022. Published - Orion.     

      The House of Whispers. 2023. Published - Orion.

      The book of Secrets. 2024. Published - Orion

       Anna Sharpe.

      Notes on a Drowning. 2025. Published - Orion

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In our Podcast, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we explore topics effecting our health and well-being with inspiring women who are raising their voice and driving positive change and our guest today is a true force for positive change in the workplace, our friend, Amantha King.

Amantha is a Menopause Coach and Workplace Menopause Consultant, fiercely advocating for better menopause support.

When it comes to menopause in the workplace, there’s nothing she doesn’t know.

She’s also an NLP coach, the creator of mPOWERu, and the host of Menopause Conversations on YouTube. A leader in her field, Amantha is dedicated to empowering both individuals and organizations.

In this episode, we explore menopause at work, the legal responsibilities of employers, and how businesses can foster a menopause-friendly environment. It’s an insightful conversation packed with valuable information, helpful resources, and friendly advice.

There’s a new WI (weekly inspiration) to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off into the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Amantha King:

W: www.amanthakingcoaching.com

I: @mymenocoach

L: Amantha King

YouTube: Amantha King Coaching: menopause Conversations

#Menopause #podcast #womenshealth

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In this podcast, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we explore topics effecting our health and well-being with inspiring women who are raising their voice and driving positive change. Our guest today is, Joanne McKinlay she is a fierce advocate for those suffering with chronic UTIs. With the shocking figure that 85% of chronic UTI cases are in women and girls there is a huge gender health gap in treatment of this debilitating condition which is estimated to cost the UK economy £400 million per year. Living with a chronic UTI has been described as, ‘a mental health crisis’ with sufferers enduring long term constant pain and unable to live a normal life.

Joanne McKinlay was 16 years old when she had her first UTI, which unknown to her would be the start of a life changing condition resulting in hospital admissions, being under the Urology department of an NHS hospital for 8 years and enduring treatments for conditions she did not have, contracting sepsis after one procedure and finally having to go to a private clinic to get the diagnosis that had been missed for most of her adult life. She is now on a regime of Hiprex and is starting to get her life back.

Joanne runs support groups, a charity and a counselling practice for chronic pain and those living with a chronic UTI, she is a regular in the media when it comes to advocating for chronic UTI’s.

It’s an open and warm chat with invaluable signposting for anyone that has suffered with a UTI or wants to know more about living with a long term undiagnosed condition. 

There’s your comments, a new WI which we have changed to stand for (weekly inspiration) to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there’s a beautiful quote to send you off into the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Joanne McKinlay:

W: www.joannemckinlaycounselling.com

I: @chronic_uti_girl

L: Joanne McKinlay

Charity:  www.chronicutiglobalsupport.com

Support & Further Information For Chronic UTI:

Book (recommended by Joanne): Cystitis Unmasked. Professor James Malone-Lee. TFM Publishing 2021.

F: Support Group. Embedded/chronic UTI support group

W: cutic.co.uk

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In this podcast series, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we’ll dive into topics impacting our health and well-being, featuring extraordinary women who are raising their voices for positive change, and our guest today is not only raising her voice she is actually making the change. Anna Tylor is the chair of trustees for the Royal National Institute of Blind people (RNIB), she’s a fierce champion for equity in healthcare and an extraordinary advocate for accessibility. She’s an organisational and business expert, a trained mediator and author, blogger and fellow podcaster. 

Born with Albinism, Anna was born partially sighted and experienced sight loss, at which point she was registered as certified severely sight impaired. This classification is also described as blind, though Anna would say she does have some 'useful sight'.

She self-educated while raising a child, later working with major organisations to drive inclusivity, from the police force to banking, and even revolutionising access to audiobooks and digital libraries.

More recently, Anna was diagnosed with breast cancer, she is now, two and a half years in remission. Her diagnosis exposed shocking gaps in healthcare accessibility for blind and partially sighted people, from vital information being inaccessible through to serious risks to patient safety. Her experience has made her a passionate voice for women advocating for themselves in healthcare and pushing for a more equitable system.

Anna is knowledgeable and is a power-house for positivity and change, we loved spilling the tea with her

We discuss Google and Apple calendars wiping off not just the history of women but of men as well, we share your comments, there’s a new strutting WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

Anna Tylor:

Book: The Blind Truth. Anna Tylor. Audio Book. 2020

W: www.theblindtruth.co.uk

Podcast: The Blind Truth

L: Anna Tylor

X: @annatylor

RNIB Book borrowing service - https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/independent-living/reading-and-books/rnib-bookshare/https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/independent-living/reading-and-books/rnib-bookshare/

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WKC Spill The Tea on: Exercise For Sanity Not Vanity with Lavina Mehta MBE, Wellness Coach.

In our new podcast, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we explore topics effecting our health and well-being with inspiring women who are raising their voice and driving positive change, so who better to talk to than today’s guest, Lavina Mehta MBE, better known as ‘Feel Good with Lavina’ she is a passionate advocate for women’s health, particularly in menopause.

A Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, mother of three, and author of, The Feel Good Fix,  offering quick, fun and effective bitesize exercise, mind and lifestyle ‘snacks’ to make you feel good, both physically and mentally. Lavina champions the power of movement with her motto: ‘Exercise for Sanity, not Vanity.’ She has led the, Get UK Asians Fit! campaign, pioneered Exercise Snacking, and created inclusive workout programs for seniors, often alongside her 74-year-old mother-in-law.

Join us as Lavina shares her expert insights on how movement and lifestyle shifts can help us embrace menopause with strength and confidence.

We share another of our Bridget Jones’s moments on each other! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Lavina Mehta MBE

Book: The Feel Good Fix: Boost Energy, Improve Sleep and Move More Through Menopause and Beyond. By Lavina Mehta MBE. Published Penguin Life [2024]

W: www.feelgoodwithlavina.com

I: @feelgoodwithlavina

YouTube: @feelgoodwithlavina

#health #wellness #wellbeing #menopause #fitness #iwd

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 In our new podcast series, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we’ll dive into topics impacting our health and well-being, featuring extraordinary women who are raising their voices for positive change, and our guest today is certainly helping to raise positive change, Sarah Rusbatch.

She is a grey area drinking coach, a health and well-being coach and author of the transformative book, Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol Free.

Sarah is a passionate advocate for living an alcohol-free life after embracing her own sobriety in 2019, we talk about the PR and marketing surrounding drinking that is specifically targeted at women and how we can break societal expectations of grey area drinking. Sarah specialises in menopause and drinking and we discuss why in menopause alcohol is not always our friend.

It's a chat brimming with fun and openness and Sarah has so much wisdom to impart.  

We continue our chat about our Bridget Jones’s moments and read out some from our collective, that are not to be missed. There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea!

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Sarah Rusbatch:

Book: Beyond Booze: How to create a life you love alcohol-free. Murdoch Books 2024

W: www.sarahrusbatch.com

Instagram: @sarahrusbatch

FB: The Women’s Wellbeing Collective

Linkedin: Sarah Rusbatch

#podcast #womenshealth #funny #podcaststory #alcohol #sobriety

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With over 10,000 hours dedicated to developing a ground-breaking approach to health, creativity, leadership, and spirituality, Alexandra and Sjanie’s work centres on the transformative power of the menstrual cycle. They guide women to connect with their “Inner Seasons” and the deep wisdom of their bodies, from the first bleed to the awakening of menopause. Today we will explore the emotional and psychological challenges of menopause, why it can feel like life is unravelling, the feeling that we are ‘losing it’ and how to navigate this profound time of transformation, it is a thoughtful and proactive chat with these two incredible women.

With the release last week of the new Bridget Jones film, Mad About The Boy, we chat about our very own Bridget Jones’ moments... you definitely do not want to miss those bloopers!

There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Red School:

Book: Wise Power. Discover the Liberating Power of Menopause to Awaken Authority. Purpose and Belonging. By Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo. Published by Hay House [2022]

W: www.redschool.net

I: @red.school

Podcast: The Menstruality Podcast

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In this podcast series, Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective, we’ll dive into topics impacting our health and well-being, featuring extraordinary women who are raising their voices for positive change, and our guest today is certainly helping to raise a positive change, ADHD coach, Sarah West.

Sarah is an inspiring advocate for those navigating ADHD, she spent years struggling with connection and a series of diagnoses before discovering that undiagnosed ADHD was at the root of her challenges. After two decades as an NHS nurse, her ADHD diagnosis and work with a coach transformed her life. Now, as a qualified ADHD coach herselfSarah supports others through challenges like work, menopause, and parenting. Her story is one of resilience and empowerment, and we’re thrilled to have her share her insights with us today.

We chat about double sleeping in the Middle Ages, anyone fancy getting up at midnight to bake bread and clean the house? Jinty investigates our ancient circadian rhythm.There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Sarah West:

W: www.sarahwest-adhd.com

L: Sarah West

I: @sarahwest_adhd

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As a breast cancer surgeon, author, and three-time cancer patient, Dr. Liz brings a unique perspective as both expert and patient. With a PhD in molecular oncology, she has dedicated her life to educating and empowering the breast cancer community. A humanitarian award-winner, powerful speaker, and campaigner, Dr. Liz uses her platform to break down myths, provide clarity, and spark important conversations about cancer.

Co-author of the ground-breaking The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer and author of her memoir Under The Knife, Dr. Liz is also the host of the popular podcast So Now I’ve Got Breast Cancer.

Her new book, The Cancer Roadmap is out this month, offering evidence-based guidance and practical advice for anyone navigating a cancer diagnosis. (details below).

She joins us today to tell us more and share her insights, her journey, and her unwavering commitment to making a difference.

Jinty and Lou also chat about child marriage in the US, a restful WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.

It’s an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans!

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Dr Liz O’Riordan:

Book: The Cancer Road Map. Out 30.01.2025. Available for pre-order now. https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780008659080 Published – Harper Collins

Podcast: So now I’ve got cancer.

W: www.liz.oriordan.co.uk

I: @oriordanliz

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So, grab your cuppa as we delve into her insights, practical tips, the reasons why we might binge or emotionally eat, society and attitudes, and Marcelle's mission to empower women to find balance and joy with food.

We’re switching it up a bit this series and our Book Collective will be moving over to Instagram where we will be announcing our book for the series next week.

We have a Seaside Retreat coming up in March that you can find out more about in the podcast (and here https://ayeyoga.co.uk/blog-2/,) there’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a little bit of inspiration to send you off with for the week.

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Marcelle Rose Nutritionist:

Book: The Binge Freedom Method. Your 4-Pillar Plan To Beat Emotional Eating For Good.

W: www.marcellerosenutrition.co.uk

I: @marcellerosenutrition

F: Marcelle Rose Nutrition

L: Marcelle Rose – BANT Registered Nutritionist

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This week we meet Big Lil and the Headscarf revolutionaries, four women who in 1968 changed the face of fishing in the UK proving that when women get together positive change can happen. 

There is also a pitch perfect musical recital as we play Christmas carols on the kazoo (earplugs optional for that section!) 

In the Book Collective we conclude our book for the series, Miranda July’s All Fours. Did it deliver? Listen in to find out.

Plus, we asked you, “What’s the best thing about life after menstruation?” Your insightful, positive answers didn’t disappoint!

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

Finally, we tackle the idea of the “Menopause Militia” with a frank and lively chat about us ‘women of a certain age’, and leave you with a thoughtful nugget to ponder over the holidays.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a thought for the week.

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This series, we are spilling the tea on topics that affect our health and well-being from the extra-ordinary women that are raising their voices for positive change.

Today we are thrilled to be spilling the tea with the incredible Bianca Sprague. 

Bianca is a self-identified ‘super lesbian’ and a dedicated mother who is deeply committed to addressing issues such as, queer care, combating fat-phobia in medicine and exploring women’s rage.

She is also a passionate educator and advocate in the doula community who focuses her expertise on supporting women and queer individuals with fertility, birth and postpartum care. 

We thought with Christmas so close we could all do with a bit of chat around the topic of rage!

Bianca has given us a discount code to use on her website: www.bebomia.com/wkc use the code WCK15 for 15% discount.

In the Book Collective we will be finishing our book for the series, Miranda July’s All Fours, next week and going through your answers to the question 'Whats the best thing about life after menstruation?'

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a thought for the week.

So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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We have a surprise Christmas Special next week !

Bianca Sprague:

W: www.bebomia.com/wkc and use the code WCK15 for 15% discount on the website

I: @biancasprague

I: @bebomianic

Pod: Hot Brave Podcast

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This series, we are spilling the tea on topics that affect our health and well-being from the extra-ordinary women that are raising their voices for positive change.

Today we are thrilled to be spilling the tea with our guest and Womenkind Collective co-founder Lou Hockings-Thompson. 

When a child moves out of home, parents often experience a mix of emotions, ranging from pride and fulfilment to feelings of grief, sadness, and anxiety. These emotions can feel even more intense if other life changes, are happening simultaneously such as menopause. Lou and her husband, Steve, are Empty Nesters and have been for a little while now and she offers us some wise words for those who may be navigating life as an empty nester.

In the Book Collective we discuss chapters 19-25 of our book for this series, All Fours by Miranda July. The narrators relationship is spiralling, her emotions are running high and we find out who the tele-photographer is! We will read to the end of the book for our Book club week.

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book or ideas for a new book for Season 12.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a thought for the week.

So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Further advice and reading on empty nesting:

W: www.familylives.org.uk/advice/teenagers/you-and-your-teen/empty-nest-syndrome

Books: The Empty Nest. Author: Celia Dodd. Publisher: Piatkus

Surviving and Thriving The Empty Nest. Author: Jill Merton. Publisher: Daydreamer Press.  

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In this series, we are spilling the tea on topics that affect our health and well-being from the extra-ordinary women that are raising their voices for positive change

Today we are thrilled to be spilling the tea with our guest and dear friend of the podcast Kate Codrington. 

Kate is a writer, facilitator, yoga Nidra guide, podcaster and artist. Her first book, Second Spring was hailed a ‘menopause cannon’ by The New York Times, well she has written another gem of a book, this time it’s a journal, The Perimenopause Journal: Unlock your power, own your wellbeing and find your path. It’s a fun and lively podcast chat filled with Kate’s words of wisdom. 

It’s a reading week for our Book Collective this week. We are reading chapters 19-25 of our new book for series 11, All Fours by Miranda July. You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a thought for the week.

So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Kate Codrington:

Books:

• The Perimenopause Journal: Unlock your power, own your well-being, find your path. Published by: David & Charles (2024)

• Second Spring: The Ultimate self-care guide to help you through menopause. Published by: HQ. (2022)

W: www.katecodrington.co.uk

I: @kate_codrington

F: Kate Codrington

L: Kate Codrington

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This series, we will be spilling the tea on topics that affect our health and well-being from the extra-ordinary women that are raising their voices for positive change.

This week we spill the tea on romantic relationships in midlife with our very good friend Annie Chung @my_life_in_lipstick, Annie is a midlife fashion and colour expert who also became single in her 50’s. 

For the first time menopause is being cited in more divorce cases than ever before and nearly 70% of divorces involving women at his time of life were initiated by the wives so obviously we wanted to chat to find out what it’s really like getting back out there in a conversation where no topic is off limits!

Annie chats to us about online dating, what it's like to meet someone in midlife and finding your confidence again.

She's got some great tips on dating, dating apps, how menopause does play a role in romantic relationships and what it's like to be single in midlife.

In the Book Collective we discuss chapters 13-18 of our book for this series, All Fours by Miranda July. The narrator finds out she is in menopause and starts HRT, she also has a very erotic encounter with Davey’s old lover! We will read chapters 19-25 for our next Book club week.

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a thought for the week.

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Today we are thrilled to be spilling the tea with our guest Clara Törnvall an inspiring advocate for neurodiversity. Clara has been a journalist and producer since the early 2000's.

Her first book, The Autists, women on the spectrum is a memoir that was written after her diagnosis of autism at the age of 42.

Clara chats to us about her latest book, The Autists Guide To The Galaxy, which is a playful guide to understanding the world of neurotypical people which flips the usual script about neurodivergence.

Join us as we explore the galaxy through Clara's eyes.

It’s a reading week for our Book Collective this week. We are reading chapters 13-19 of our new book for series 11, All Fours by Miranda July. You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a thought for the week.

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Clara Törnvall:

Books:

• The Autists: Women on The Spectrum. 

• The Autists Guide to the Galaxy: Navigating the world of ‘normal’ people. 

Published by Scribe UK

I: @claratornvall

W: www.claratornvall.com

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WKC Spill The Tea on Anxiety and Menopause

In our new series, we will be spilling the tea on topics that affect our health and well-being from the extra-ordinary women that are raising their voices for positive change. This week we spill the tea on what it’s like living with anxiety in menopause, from our personal experiences. 

We discus what anxiety disorder is and what it isn't, and a little bit of its history as a disorder.

We talk about driving anxiety, why so many women leave the workplace due to the anxiety they feel in menopause along with other menopausal symptoms and why social anxiety can be crippling and stop you from going out. We discuss some coping methods to help when anxiety hits. 

(The name we could not remember in our chat about anxiety was author Bella Mackey, we still don't remember who she married.... a DJ called Gregg somebody?)

In the Book Collective we discuss chapters 6-12 of our book for this series, All Fours by Miranda July. The characters are coming to life as we delve deeper into the psychology of their relationships and we discuss the unusual intimacy that the un-named protagonist has with Davey and his alternative relationship with his mother. The web of lies is being woven and definitely a page turner to see where it is all going. We will read chapters 13-19 for our next Book club week.

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

The book we also talk about is Vagina Uncensored by Ally Hensley available now.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a thought for the week.

So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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If you are struggling with anxiety you can get further information and help from the following:

W: www.anxietyuk.org.uk

W: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/treatment

W: www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/anxiety-fear-panic

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In our new series, we will be spilling the tea on topics that affect our health and well-being from the extra-ordinary women that are raising their voices for positive change.

This week we have a wonderful guest, Emily Courtney, or as she is better known in her online community, Mothering and the Menopause.

Emily is a Mum of three young children, including twins, and had them following a diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI).

She had a huge struggle in the year following the birth of her twins, due to the lack of hormones and not being able to get HRT. 

Emily has years of experience as a Health Visitor and Nurse and has used this to create ‘Mothering and The Menopause’, an online community support network, to ensure that no one else has to suffer like she did. Emily’s mission is to enable Mums of young children, to be the best parents possible despite dealing with the menopause. Emily chats about what it’s really like to deal with both motherhood and menopause and gives honest and frank advice for anyone going through both. 

It’s a reading week for our Book Collective this week. We are reading chapters 7-12 of our new book for series 11, All Fours by Miranda July. You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a thought for the week.

So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

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Emily Courtney

I: @motheringandthemenopause

W: www.motheringandthemenopause.com

E: emily@motheringandthemenopause.com

L: Emily Courtney

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Most autistic girls, women and people assigned female at birth, are either, never diagnosed or diagnosed later than boys and men. Some much later in life.

The NHS revealed that the number of new suspected autism referrals for people over 18 has tripled since 2019 and the ADHD Foundation says that the number of adults seeking an ADHD diagnosis has increased by 400% since 2020

For women in their 50s, discovering their neurodivergence while also navigating menopause can bring both clarity and complexity. Menopause itself introduces significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes, which, when coupled with an autism diagnosis, can intensify or alter how these experiences are processed. This stage of life offers an opportunity for greater self-understanding, yet it also raises challenges in managing both neurological differences and menopausal symptoms. 

Jinty was diagnosed with autism in December 2023, after a devastating couple of years emotionally - she is also still in peri menopause. 

In the Book Collective we discuss the first 6 chapters of our book for this series, All Fours by Miranda July. We meet the main characters and find out that all is not quite what it seems in this mid 40 year olds life as she hits the road in search of herself.

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

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So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! 

Resources mentioned

Bionic reader https://bionic-reading.com/

Websites

National Autistic society https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/physical-health/menopause

Autistic girls network https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/

Books

Unmasking Autism Dr Devon Price -

Strong female character by Fern Brady

Odd girl out by Laura James

Untypical by Pete Wharmby

The Autists by Clara Tornvall

Autists guide to the galaxy Clara Tornvall

Girl Unmasked by Emily Katy

Menopause books

Make Menopause Matter - Diane Danzebrink

The m Word Dr Ginni Mansberg

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This week as it is the start of Menopause awareness month we get back together with a dear friend of the podcast Dr Ginni Mansberg, author of the M Word how to Thrive in Menopause, and why she felt that the menopause landscape had changed so much since it was first published that she has updated it.

We talk all things menopause and get your questions answered, on HRT intolerance, testosterone, brain fog, localised oestrogen, why we shouldn't be putting oestrogen gel on our faces, bladder incontinence, why your skin can get dry and itchy and the best products to use.

We also discuss the 'menopause industry' and products that are now available on the market and why all is not what they seem with them. 

It’s a reading week for our Book Collective this week. We are reading the first 6 chapters of our new book for series 11, All Fours by Miranda July. You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a thought for the week.

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 Dr Ginni Mansberg:

Book: The M Word. How to Thrive in Menopause. By Dr Ginni Mansberg. Published by Murdoch Books

W: https://drginni.com.au

I: @doctorginni

F: @Dr Ginni Mansberg

L: Dr Ginni Mansberg

If you've been affected by the recent Panorama bbc programme some good evidenced based Menopause free recourses are the

Womens Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/

Menopause Support, Diane Danzebrink https://menopausesupport.co.uk/?page_id=12873

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Jo is campaigning for cleaner seas and is taking South West Water to court; the water company have repeatedly dumped sewage into the sea preventing Jo (and many others) from sea swimming. For Jo sea swimming has helped her both physically and mentally, but the red flag has been flying for most of the summer on Exmouth beach warning swimmers not to enter the water because you will quite literally be swimming in shit. An empty beach has also impacted massively on businesses that have suffered financially. Jo is not backing down; she is fighting for her right to swim in clean waters and to keep the environment safe for other water users and wildlife. She says, ‘it is simply unacceptable, in the 21st century you can land a spacecraft on Mars but we haven’t got a sewage system that disposes of our waste without polluting the rivers and oceans.’

We also launch our Book Collective with our new book for series 11, All Fours by Miranda July.

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

We chat about our week, there’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a quote.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we sill the tea!

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Jo Bateman:

Instagram @jobateman99

Protect our right to swim petition https://goodlawproject.org/petition/right-to-swim/

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Earlier this year we attended the launch of the West Country Women Awards in Plymouth where we met todays guest, who blew us away with her determination to help others through sharing her own story of overcoming shame and finding purpose after being released from prison.

The inspirational Raina Dunne has been through unimaginable life experiences from a very early age, yet she bares no bitterness just an intense desire to speak up and raise awareness of a system that doesn’t work and how underprivileged and disenfranchised women are being completely let down.

But thanks to the charity Gifted Women, women like Raina are finding their way back into society, their aim is to see women thriving in employment or be enrolled in further education and this is achieved in the woman’s own time and at a pace that feels realistic and sustainable.

Raina tells us ‘I want to help those women, the women that have been hurt, or been damaged by society, they carry that pain, they just need a little extra help, someone to look at them and see them’.

You can watch the unedited chat on our Womenkind Collective YouTube channel.

*TRIGGER WARNING*

Our conversation with Raina contains some difficult content, such as addiction, violence, exploitation and rape.

We also chat about our week, there’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a quote from Jinty to round off the series.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat.

Find us on instagram @womenkindcollective

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Or to send your testimonials please email us: menopauseclinicdc@gmail.com

Gifted Women

W: www.giftedwomen.co.uk

I: @giftedwomenuk

F: Gifted Women

Reg. Charity No: 1195795

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An intentional overriding theme of this series has been Gender Bias in health care, so today in our penultimate episode of series 10, we talk with Jen Moore who has started the project ‘They Said What?’ The medical Me Too movement where she intends to document lived experiences with medical gaslighting, dismissal and misogyny when it comes to women’s health conditions. 

Jen, is an endometriosis and adenomyosis educator, speaker and campaigner who has endured a 22 year-long battle for a diagnosis. She now helps others suffering with these conditions, as well as working to create change on an institutional level. Working with the BBC, the NHS, the University of Cambridge, and global pharmaceutical companies; she is determined to include endometriosis and adenomyosis in these vital and high level discussions.

We conclude our Book Collective for this series: Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, we sum up our reading series with this inspiring conclusion. 

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM on Instagram or voice note with your thoughts on the book or a recommendation for a new one.

We chat about our week, there’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a quote.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. 

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Or to send your testimonials please email us: menopauseclinicdc@gmail.com

Jen Moore

I: @jen.dometriosis

W: www.jenmoore.co.uk

They Said What?

I: @theysaidwhatproject

W: www.jenmoore.co.uk/projects/

You can watch the unedited interview on our Womenkind Collective YouTube channel.

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This week our guest is Julie Cornish, not only is she a colorectal surgeon, a senior lecturer but she is also the founder of the superb Every Woman festival.

Julie is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon in the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, with a specialist interest in colorectal cancer and pelvic floor surgery. She has an active research interest in cancer and pelvic floor health.

As if this is not enough Julie is also a chief investigator for POLARiS, a study looking into treatment for bowel problems after cancer surgery, she is a trustee of Masic, a charity that supports women who have suffered injuries during childbirth.

Julie says that some aspects of women's pelvic health conditions today are a ‘taboo within a taboo’. Bowel incontinence is not a sexy subject and it so often goes unreported and takes on average 7 years for someone to actually go and see their GP.

You can watch the interview on our Womenkind Collective YouTube channel. 

The Book Collective: Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, this week we read Chapters, 17 & 18, women are beginning to raise their voices about gender inequality in healthcare, the medical gaslighting of black women and the AIDS pandemic. In chapter 18 Elinor tells her story, all the medical gaslighting that she endured until she finally received her diagnosis.

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

We chat about our week, there’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a quote.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. 

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Or to send your testimonials please email us: menopauseclinicdc@gmail.com

Julie Cornish

W: www.everywomanfest.com

I: @theeverywomanfestival

X: @jules_cornish

Further information

W: www.masic.org.uk

W: www.thepelvicfloorsociety.co.uk

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In this weeks fun and educational Episode we meet the fabulous Dr Karen Tang. Her incredible book It's not Hysteria,The Truth About Pelvic Pain, Period Problems, and Your Gynaecological Health, is out now in the UK.

Absolutely no subject regarding reproductive health is off limits, we learned so much from this interview, we talk ,Roe Vs Wade and how it’s affecting maternal mortality in the US, gender diversity, systemic racial biases and the differences in US and UK gynaecological services and so much more.

Dr Karen Tang is a gynaecologist and minimally invasive gynaecological surgeon who is an internationally recognised leader in reproductive health.  

The Book Collective: Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, this week we read Chapters, 15 & 16, we learn about the diabolical treatment of women suffering from lupus, why lobotomies were a definite course of treatment for women who suffered pain and also why it was so much easier to use tranquillisers on a woman to quieten her.

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

We chat about our week, and find out our Bridgerton names. There’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a quote.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. 

You can also watch the interview on our Womenkind Collective YouTube channel.

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Or to send your testimonials please email us: menopauseclinicdc@gmail.com

Dr Karen Tang

W: www.karentangmd.com

I: @karentangmd

TT: @karentangmd

YT: Karen Tang, MD

Buy Karens book here https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Dr-Karen-Tang/Its-Not-Hysteria--The-Truth-About-Pelvic-Pain-Period-Prob/29947519?gad_source=1&wgu=10671_187205_17188166327578_f942b50573&wgexpiry=1750352632&utm_source=webgains&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=187205

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Diane is the founder of Menopause Support, a purpose over profit organisation, she is a menopause consultant, public speaker, educator and grass roots campaigner her #makemenopausematter campaign and petition now has over 200,000 signatures.

We talk all things menopause, the menopause landscape, practical advice and the difficulties of running a not for profit organisation.

Making Menopause Matter Book https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Diane-Danzebrink/Making-Menopause- Matter--The-Essential-Guide-to-What-You-/29158173

Diane Danzebrink

I: @dianedanzebrink

W: https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

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

Menopause support Go Fund me page- https://gofund.me/7864cb7e

In the Book Collective: We continue reading, Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, this week we read Chapters, 13 & 14, we look at the harrowing story of a 14 year old rape victim, and we find out why syphilis was considered a female problem (when it was the men that were spreading it) .

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

We chat about our week, Jinty introduces us to Henriette d’Angeville, a climber who climbed Mont Blanc in a feather boa, Lou has some breaking news, there’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a quote.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat.

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Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinic

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Molly founded Love your period whilst still at school, frustrated by the stigma and lack of education around menstruation, she wanted to act as the big sister that other young people might not have, stimulating conversations around periods and sexual health. Incredibly she has built a volunteer base to 75 people, alongside her own younger sister,Tilly. 

At 16 Molly was told she had an inoperable brain tumour. Although benign, she describes how her life became ‘watch and wait’. Failing GCSE’s, and having to attend her schools behavioural unit and then being told to leave post sixteen, yet she continued helping the community, fighting for girls rights within the health care system. 

Six years on and Molly lives with many debilitating chronic health conditions, yet she is a keynote speaker, giving talks around the country about her philosophy on life since her brain tumour diagnosis, speaking in Parliament about period stigma and poverty, she is passionate about helping others and is also an ambassador for them Every Woman Festival coming up soon. You can watch the full unedited interview on our Womenkind Collective YouTube channel.

The Book Collective: We continue reading, Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, this week we read Chapters, 11 & 12, and find out why menopausal women have guinea pigs to thank for early treatment, again we meet some ground breaking women.

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

We chat about our week, there’s comments, a WI (weekly invitation) and a quote.

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. 

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Molly Fenton:

I: @mollyfenton

I: @loveyourperiod

F: The Love Your Period Campaign

TT: @loveyourperiod

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We have met these incredible women many times before on the campaign trail and it is always an absolute treat to chat to them, we leave no stone unturned, we talk menopause and get absolutely furious at the bias in women’s health care.

Get the kettle on and get ready for this lively chat.

In the Book Collective we continue reading, Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, this week we read Chapters, 9 & 10, we meet the extraordinary suffragettes and learn about the hideous suffering they went through and the extraordinary women that fought for women’s freedom. We also find out about ‘silent births’ and why the patriarchy didn’t think this was such a good idea.

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

We learn some new acronyms that might get you in a wordy spin and Jinty finds out how many swimming pools are closing in England and how it’s affecting women, she also talks avocados…. You may never look at one in the same way again!

It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat.

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Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinic

Or to send your testimonials please email us: menopauseclinicdc@gmail.com

And finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk

Bloody Negligence:

I: @bloodynegligence

Kate Duffy:

I: @meno.mavekateduffy2

I: @pmddrepresented

Gayle Stevens-White:

I: @rockandrebellion

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Emily’s book, Girl Unmasked: How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life, is a powerful memoir where she shares her personal experiences with autism and mental health.

In this chat Emily highlights the challenges she faced in childhood and adulthood, emphasising the importance of understanding and acceptance.

We discuss the need for more resources and support for individuals with autism and mental health conditions. We also discuss the challenges of fitting in and masking autistic traits, and the misunderstanding of empathy in autistic individuals. 

We learn the importance of recognising and understanding autistic traits in children, and how much better it would be if we could recognise Autism in people before they reach crisis point. 

We chat about how autistic people have unique needs and experiences that should be acknowledged and respected. 

 In her book Emily has a list of Autism Myths, and Emily debunks a few of these for us, such as Autism is a condition that mainly affects boys.

 We loved this conversation with the incredible Emily Katy (and loved the book too), an essential listen for everyone.

Emily Katy:

Book: Girl Unmasked. How Uncovering Autism Saved My Life. By Emily Katy. Published by Hachette UK

W: www.authenticallyemily.uk

I: @itsemilykaty

In the Book Collective we continue reading, Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, this week we read Chapters, 7 & 8, once again we learn about the appalling treatment of women and why male physicians thought it was a good idea to remove women’s ovaries.

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

We catch up on your comments and you can find out what we’ve been up to this week. It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat.

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Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinic

Or to send your testimonials please email us: menopauseclinicdc@gmail.com

And finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk

You can watch the full unedited interview on our Womenkind Collective YouTube channel.

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Now, most people have heard of the body’s Circadian Rhythm but do you know what it means and how it affects our wellbeing and sleep? Well, someone who does is our guest today Dr Kat Lederle, who is a sleep and body clock scientist, a sleep coach and also the author of Sleep Sense. 

Dr Kat is passionate about helping individuals sleep well and feel good. She sees sleep as an act of self-care, and her focus is on providing one-to-one therapeutic sleep coaching to women who experience insomnia and sleep problems. Her work combines sleep science with and learnings from Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. We chat about why women sleep differently to men.

You can watch the full unedited interview on our Womenkind Collective YouTube channel. 

The Book Collective this week seems to be getting all of us furious as we continue reading Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, we realise it’s no wonder women’s health is as dire as it is today with male medics taking charge of birthing and a really heinous man called Dr Isaac Baker Brown who insisted clitoridectomy was a way to cure women of pleasuring themselves. 

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

We catch up on your comments Jinty asks a deep question from Gina Martin’s new book and Lou finds out about casting clouts! It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. 

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Dr Kat Lederle

W: www.drkatsleep.com

L: Dr Kat Lederle

I: @drkatsleep

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We have been looking forward to chatting to Sam again and as usual Sam was full of practical and useful information about all things sex, intimacy, and pleasure.

Sam has a background in nursing, and has written hundreds of practical articles about sexual health and pleasure for Jo Divine and for leading websites, she has also featured in Radio fours women's Hour and the Channel 4 Documentary 'Sex, myths and menopause'

A fellow Menopause activist and campaigner, Sam works hard to ensure anyone going through the perimenopause, menopause and beyond can continue to enjoy good sexual intimacy and pleasure if they wish to. She says 'No one has to give up on enjoying pleasurable sex when there is practical advice, skin safe products and irritant free sexual lubricants and moisturisers that can transform your intimate health and sexual pleasure'

Sam has given our listeners a 10% discount code at Jo Divine: www.jodivine.com valid from 5.5.2024 - 9.6.2024

using the code: WKC2024

The book Sam talks about is Mind the Gap by Dr Karen Gurney.

In the Book Collective we continue reading Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, we met two incredible women, in chapters 3 and 4, one who quite literally defied death twice.

You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

We catch up on your comments and Lou asks why clothes models look so glum, and also do you have a noisy eating partner? Jinty ponders the question of why we name inanimate objects. It's another episode brimming with chat and all the usual shenanigans! So, settle in for this hourish) podcast full of meaningful chat.

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April is Adenomyosis awareness month so who better to talk to than the fantastic Tanya Simon-Hall, she is the multi-award winning founder of The Adeno Gang. We first met Tanya at the Cura-h Awards back in March. 

Tanya is a UN Women U.K Delegate, a menstrual health educator, a women's health campaigner, a menstrual health consultant, a key note speaker, an ambassador for The Lowdown & the Eve appeal and an Adenomyosis & Endometriosis advocate!

Adenomyosis is thought to affect around 1 in 10 women in the UK. It happens when the cells from the lining of the womb are found in the muscle wall of the womb. It differs to the more well-known condition, Endometriosis, where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb are found elsewhere in the body.

Tanya has lived experience of both these conditions, but when diagnosed she was given no information, treatment or support and that’s why she started The Adeno Gang. Today, she runs workshops to help girls and women get ahead of this. She says, ‘We need to educate ourselves so we can see the right specialists and ask the right questions’. 

The Book Collective gets us all worked up as we read chapters 1 and 2 of our book for series 10, Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, there’s an awful lot to talk about and we’re only at the beginning! You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

We catch up on your comments and Jinty discovers some west country Shakespeare that you never knew you needed to hear until now! And Lou talks empty nest syndrome. It’s another episode brimming with chat and all the usual shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. 

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Tanya Simons-Hall

W: https://www.theadenogang.com/

I: @theadenogang

F: The Adeno Gang

L: Tanya Simon-Hall

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We kick off series 10 with a fantastic guest, chartered psychologist and founder of The Psychology School, Serena Simmons. We’ve been looking forward to chatting withSerena since we met her at Therapy Expo where she blew us away with her talk.

Serena has worked in the area of psychology and mental health for almost 30 years, she has over 22 years’ experience working in the field and is a senior lecturer at NottinghamTrent University.

She is heavily involved in a variety of forensic based work too. Serena specialises in serial murder and she still advises on a consultation basis. Much of her work now however is in the capacity of profiling and media work, for example you may have seen her in the TV series ‘Cops Who Kill’.

Serena says, ‘many people struggle to see the link between forensic psychology and positive psychology and behavioural change.’

With her speciality in effecting change using positive psychology and with so many of us in midlife trying to negotiate so many changes we wanted to hear more. We find out why making healthy lifestyle changes can be so hard, we also discuss self-care, guilt, the importance of play and serial killers- not necessarily all at the same time! 

You can watch the full unedited interview on our Womenkind Collective YouTube channel. 

We discuss guilt, self care (& why it's not easy), the importance of play, boundaries and much more. You will come away with some ideas of how you can to implementing some positive changes into your life.

In the Book Collective we begin our book for series 10, Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, it’s got us hooked from reading the introduction. You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book.

We catch up on your comments and find out what we got up to on our Easter break, and Jinty tells us about the Bolivian Aymara women climbing Everest in traditional dress. It’sanother episode brimming with chat and all the usual shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. 

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Serena Simmons:

W:  https://thepsychologyschool.co/

I: @serenapsychologist

F: The Psychology School

L: @Serena Simmons

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They told Sarah that she should see four years, she was only 42 years old. Now five years on, Sarah shares her lived experience to, not only raise awareness of these cancers but also to shed light on the medical weight stigma and bias she has experienced, the medical gaslighting, the unhelpful assumptions made by Health care professionals about her sexuality and how surgery and a gynaecological cancer diagnosis can change how we feel and experience pleasure and intimacy.

So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast Here you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.

Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinic Or to send your testimonials please email us: menopauseclinicdc@gmail.com And finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk Sarah-Jane Myatt I: gamingnorthener77 Ovarian & Womb Cancer Support UK: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/ovarian-cancer https://eveappeal.org.uk/gynaecological-cancers/womb-cancerYou can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message

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