Welcome to The Merry Menopause Bookclub podcast, I'm your host, Jo Fuller ACTP Accredited Coach specialising in Menopause. I created this podcast to explore the many facets of Menopause through literature and conversation.Each episode, I'll be discussing a book that resonates with our midlife experience, delving into the physical, emotional and social aspects of this stage of life. I'll be joined by a variety of authors who will share their personal stories and expert advice.. Whether you're ...
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Hosted by former telly bird from the 90s, Sarah Cawood and Louise Mitchell, not Telly Bird but normal life bird, this podcast explores all things MIDLIFE. Every week the girls chat to a lineup of fabulous guests to discuss hormones, perimenopause, relationships, sex, health, wellbeing and much more, all whilst diving deep into the highs and lows of their midlife journey’s and and exploring their sometimes hilarious Hormonal Horror Stories and Meno Moments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv ...
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This podcast focuses on all things sexual and relational. Speaking to experts in the fields of psychology, sexology and philosophy, Becky, a sexologist and relationship therapist, creates entertaining and educational content each week.
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39 - Andrea Mclean - Broadcaster and Menopause Warrior
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On this, our last ever Irregular B*tches (massive sad face!), we talk to Andrea Mclean, who was arguably one of the very first women in the public eye to start talking about the menopause 4 years ago on Loose Women and has paved the way for the rest of us! She is warm, funny and insightful about her journey and has some great nuggets of advice for …
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38 - Dani Binnington - Menopause after Cancer and much more
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On this episode of Irregular B*tches we welcome Dani Binnington AKA @healthywholeme: a community of women navigating their way through menopause after a cancer diagnosis spearheaded by Dani herself. We talk about treating menopause symptoms without HRT, supplements, alcohol, diet, yoga and navigating the tricky journey through cancer treatment and …
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In this episode I speak with Sakshi Tikoo about sexuality and pleasure as self care, the roles of an occupational therapist, sex care for people with different needs and sex tech for pleasure. Links are: insta | @sex.love.andot Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SexLoveAndOT/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/sexloveandot Website | https://www.sexlove…
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In this episode I speak with sex.debbie. We discuss how to talk to your children about sex, how to navigate your own sex life throughout pregnancy and how to cultivate a sex life that works for you after you have had children. Links are: insta | @sex.debbie webside | www.sexdebbie.comBecky Crepsley-Fox
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In this episode I speak with Leanne Shorley. We discuss her writings and performances which focus on sexuality and empowerment as well as her anti sexual harassment campaign that she has created with the Volks nightclub in Brighton. Links are: insta | @leanneshorleyBecky Crepsley-Fox
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In this episode I speak with Kristopher Lovestone about why desire can dwindle over time, how a man can stoke the fire within a relationship and how men can become more confident in bed. Links are: facebook- @consciouscock https://www.facebook.com/consciouscock website - https://www.consciouscock.com/about-kristopher-lovestone/ insta | @theconsciou…
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Fertility is more than just making babies
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In this episode I speak with Iris Josephine about why fertility is so much more than just making babies, how sexual desire changes throughout the menstrual cycle and what hormones actually are. Links are: website | www.cycleseeds.com insta | @cycleseeds facebook | /cycleseedsBecky Crepsley-Fox
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Sex and the patriarchy
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In this episode I speak with Eva bloom about how sexuality can be liberatory for everyone, how the patriarchy can cause havoc on our sex lives, discussions on sexting and sex in COVID-19. Links are: Instagram.com/whatsmybodydoing Tik Tok: @whatsmybodydoing evabloom.ca/fpfyprogramBecky Crepsley-Fox
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37 - Alison Perry - Mummy-Blogger, Author, Podcaster and all-round Irregular Legend!
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We had a bit of an unintended break due to nothing more exciting than being really bloody busy! But we’re back back back baby, with the legend that is mummy-blogger extraordinaire Alison Perry! There’s not much she can’t do: from raising her twins in midlife to not one but two podcasts and everything “influencer” in between. Oh and we get the goss'…
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Have a merry menopause
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In this episode I speak with Jo Fuller from the Merry Menopause. We discuss the difference between menopause and perimenopause, how we can celebrate this time and support yourself and loved ones throughout this transition. As well (of course) sex throughout peri/post menopause. You can find Jo here Join her private Facebook group here Instagram: @t…
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In this episode I speak with Bear and Fifi. We discuss how to cultivate authentic desire, how we can think differently about the sexual script we live by and how oppressive standards around sex and gender can cause folks to have unfulfilling erotic lives. You can find them here @bear.n.fifi bear.n.fifi@gmail.com…
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36 - Eva Speakman - Life coach / therapist / all-round superstar!
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On this episode of your favourite midlife podcast, we chat to Eva Speakman, one half of the couple that have been sorting out our PTSD and phobias for well over a decade now. Eva found herself really adrift when her menopause hit and, by her own admission, couldn't even apply her own teaching to the problem. Here, she talks candidly to Sarah and Lo…
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Kate Baily author of Love Your Sober Year
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For this episode I am joined by Kate Baily co-founder of the Love Sober platform and author of 'Love Your Sober Year.' Kate coaches women to feel empowered by their choice to stop drinking alcohol, harnessing their decision to go sober and pivot from surviving to thriving in all areas of their lives using a holistic approach to growth, mindset and …
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Mel Schilling author of The C* Word (Confidence)
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I am joined for this episode by the fabulous Mel Schilling. Human behaviour and performance specialist and Married at First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling talks to me about her new book The C* Word. Mel draws on her 20-year background in psychology, with this empowering and practical guide to making friends with our fear, tackling imposter…
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Kim Vopni author of Your Pelvic Floor
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My guest for the final episode of S7 of the podcast is Kim Vopni aka @thevaginacoach. Kim is a speaker, women’s health educator, coach and Menopause support practitioner. She is also the author of the bestselling book Your Pelvic Floor which was The Merry Menopause Bookclub pick in February. Menopause can bring several changes to the body, includin…
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Matt and Sarah Davies authors of You, Me and the Space Between Us
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My guests for this episode are the authors of You Me and The Space Between Us, married couple Matt and Sarah Davies . Matt is a marriage counsellor and psychosexual and relationship therapist, and Sarah is a movement and somatic coach. Combing both their areas of expertise, You, Me and The Space Between Us is a blend of personal narrative and exper…
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Fran Littlewood author of Amazing Grace Adams
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My guest today is Fran Littlewood author of the best-selling novel Amazing Grace Adams. A story of the rollercoaster ride of Perimenopause which explores love, loss, motherhood, female rage, shame, self-blame, and the societal pressure of perfection. Join myself and Fran, a former Times Journalist and mother of three teenage daughters as we discuss…
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Anya Bergman author of The Witches of Vardø
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To kick off the NEW season of The Merry Menopause Bookclub Podcast, I am delighted to have as my guest Anya Bergman author of best selling novel The Witches of Vardø. In this episode, Anya shares her fascination with the real-life story of three women - Ana, Ingeborg, and Maren - who fought for survival during the brutal Witch trials of 1662 on the…
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Episode 35 - Gail Porter
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On this episode we talk to Gail Porter, another 90s and 00s alumni with a proper tale to tell. She talks to us about *that* photo, misogyny in the 90s and (hilariously, though it might not sound like it should be!) her dead dad. Witty, bright, and self deprecating, she truly is an Irregular Bitch, and what better day to gift this episode to you tha…
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Episode 34 - Dan Evison - Sleep and Thrive
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No matter what your age, good sleep is VITAL! Us IB's have had all the fun recently with temperatures reaching the extremes of the sun, night sweats and just generally bad, disturbed nights. Sooooooo who better to entice into our clutches than Fire Fighter and sleep expert Dan Evison. More dreamy, than nightmareish - so that's perfect. Oh, and he's…
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IRREGULAR BITCHES LIVE at McFly In The Park
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In 2021 the Irregular Bitches were asked to do a live podcast recording at McFly In The Park on The Go Fishing Stage. Up to now, these recordings were thought lost (they were just on Sarah's computer) but now saved from deletion, recovered and dusted off, they are here for you now. It's just like uncovering rare Beatles archives, right? We thought …
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Episode 33 - Kate Muir - menopause expert, journalist, author, and documentary maker.
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Kate Muir's CV is incredible: Author of Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask) Multi award-winning menopause documentary maker - Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause and Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the Menopause Chief film critic and columnist at The Times, Activist for The Menopause Charity Successful …
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Episode 31 - Sam Talks Irregular Sex
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Let's talk about sex baby! Sam Evans, founder of online sex toy emporium Jo Divine talks to us about midlife sex, vaginal dryness, the best lubricants to use and sex toys! So if you've fallen out of the saddle, so to speak, then get involved and let's all get laid in 2023! We also have a Jo Divine discount code! It's "IRREGULAR" and Sam is offering…
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Episode 30 - An Irregular Christmas
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A Merry Christmas to all our listeners! Yuletide love to you all. Thank you for your support - Here's to a stellar 2023 x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sarah and Lou discuss the latest in Sarah's breast cancer treatment. All about Clonidine here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/alternatives/ Letrozole here: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/cancer-drugs/drugs/letrozole-femara Tamoxifen here: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/abou…
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Bonnie Garmus author of Lessons In Chemistry
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What better way to finish off season six of The Merry Menopause Bookclub Podcast than with Bonnie Garmus author of The Sunday Times No 1 Bestseller “Lessons in Chemistry” Bonnie and I connected on Instagram where I was raving about Lessons in Chemistry, It is one of my favourite reads this year so far and I was delighted Bonnie said yes to being my…
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Anniki Sommerville author The Big Quit
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Anniki Sommerville’s specialist subjects include Perimenopause, parenting and work/life juggling. She has written for The Telegraph, The Guardian and Grazia and is the author of 5 books. In this episode, we talk about her latest book - The Big Quit which is all about how to navigate work and find the right balance for you. My personal experience an…
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Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo-Wurtlizer of Red School authors of Wise Power
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Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer are the co-founders of Red School. Together they have spent over 10,000 hours researching and refining their radical new approach to health, creativity, leadership and spiritual life. And the best bit? It's rooted in the bloody, wild, radical power of the menstrual cycle and Menopause. They are the authors o…
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Everything you wanted to know about breast cancer but were too afraid to ask.
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Sarah had so many questions when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and made an epic discovery in Dr Liz O'Riordan: a breast cancer surgeon who has had breast cancer herself. In this episode, we dive deep into the types of breast cancer, what happens to your menopause when you go through breast cancer treatment and we open the debate on supplemen…
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Sharon Blackie author of Hagitude
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My guest for this episode is Dr Sharon Blackie award-winning writer, Psychologist and Mythologist. Her highly acclaimed books, courses, lectures and workshops are focused on the development of the mythic imagination, and on the relevance of myth, fairy tales and folk traditions to the personal, cultural and environmental problems we face today. She…
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Kirsten Miller author of The Change
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My guest for this episode to discuss her first adult book The Change is feminist author in the Young Adult and children’s space, Kirsten Miller. The Change is the story of three women in their Perimenopause who discover that the changes of reaching this age are also their Superpowers. Life has become so quiet for Nessa since her husband died and he…
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Lara Briden author of Hormone Repair Manual
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To kick off Season 6 of The Merry Menopause Bookclub Podcast my wonderful guest today is Naturopathic Doctor Lara Briden. A graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Lara practices in Christchurch, New Zealand, treating women with symptoms of PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, Perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health…
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Irregular Bitch Gets Breast Cancer 2
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Update two: It's been a busy week: lumpectomy followed by a whirlwind week culminating in an appearance on Loose Women; there is much to discuss in this, the second of our "An Irregular B*tch Gets Breast Cancer" sub-series. For more information on breast cancer and early screening please visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer www.macmillan.org.…
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Irregular Bitch Gets Breast Cancer
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Sarah and Lou discuss Sarah's recent stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis... A vital listen for Irregular B*tches everywhere as Sarah talks us through how she came to be diagnosed and what happens when you get a breast cancer diagnosis. Couple that with having to come off HRT and plunging into menopause, and you've got yourself a perfect Irregular Bitch…
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Episode 29 - The Menopause Medic
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Dr Fionnuala Barton is the Menopause Medic and she really speaks our language! Are you completely confused by the latest 'testosterone in menopause' information bombardment? Dr B is here to educate us on the latest in meno-developments. We also discuss how to cut down your to-do-list, why we can't hold our drink anymore, and the power and positive …
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Episode 28 - Kate Thornton
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On this episode we welcome the lovely Kate Thornton, broadcaster extraordinaire and podcast queen (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/white-wine-question-time/id1447646731) We talk about the 90s and 00s and doing pilots with (a then-unknown) Leigh Francis AKA Keith Lemon and she tells us candidly about her journey through peri-menopause and find…
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Christie Watson author Quilt on Fire
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Christie Watson's first novel, Tiny Sunbirds Far Away, won the Costa First Novel Award; her second, Where Women Are Kings, achieved international critical acclaim; and her nursing memoir, The Language of Kindness, was a number one bestseller. In 2020, during the first peak of the pandemic, she published The Courage to Care and briefly returned to c…
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Episode 27 - Alcohol Special with Rosamund Dean
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In this booze-related bonanza we talk to Rosamund Dean, the author of a fantastic book that tells us how to moderate our drinking, (something both Irregular Bitches have had "issues" with in the past;) 'Mindful Drinking'. There are Cocktail Confessions a-plenty and lots of tricks and tools to improve our relationship with alcohol and make menopause…
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Kate Codrington author of Second Spring
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I knew that Kate Codrington and I were destined to meet. Her name has been mentioned many times by past guests of the podcast so I was delighted when our friends at Harper Collins sent me a copy of her book Second Spring and Kate agreed to be my guest. Kate is a mentor, speaker, artist, writer and therapist, and host of the “Life - an inside job” p…
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Julie Walker author Bonny and Read
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For the first time on The Merry Menopause Bookclub podcast, I’ve chosen a fiction book, Bonny and Read is the historical reimagining of two female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Author Julie Walker first came across this swashbuckling duo as a teenager when she was listening to the Adam Ant song Five Guns West. She was instantly fascinated by th…
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Dr Jenna Macciochi author of Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity
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My guest for this episode is Dr Jenna Macciochi an expert immunologist who has spent over 20 years as a scientist researching the impact that lifestyle has on the immune system in health and disease. Her latest book “Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity”, is a guide to cultivating strong immune health from a voice of reason in a rising tide of pseudo…
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Episode 26 - Donna Ashworth - Our Irregular Laureate
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This episode we hang out with our gloriously talented Irregular B*tches poet Donna Ashworth. She has the ability to get into our brains and write out our every thought. Our core question is how the bloody hell does she do it? And what is her process for writing poetry that sums up exactly how we feel? How her overthinking and emotional intelligence…
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Awen Clement author of Moon Wise
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Since she was little, Awen Clement has been fascinated by the magic of the moon and this led her to write and publish her book, Moon Wise. Awen is a healer and intuitive who works deeply with the land, the moon and the elements. She teaches on spiritual connection, healing and sacred leadership, and is the founder of The Earth House, a fledgling co…
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Episode 25 - Jodie Gillary - Super Style Expert
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We don't subscribe to the idea that we are too old for certain styles. (except maybe Harry Styles, and even then...) We don't believe that there is such a thing as "dressing your age" We know midlife women can be as cool as F@*K... and today's guest DEFINITELY is... Jodie Gillary is professional Style Coach and founder of The Styling Works. She spe…
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Episode 24 - Fearne Cotton - Finding Our Happy Place
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Fearne Cotton joins the Irregular Bitches to share some insights into what she has learnt on her Happy Place journey: from leaving her TV career behind to facing mental health struggles and striving to be at peace with what was, what is and what may be. There are some fantastic mindful takeaways in this episode which we can all get on board with. E…
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Episode 23 - Lizi Jackson-Barrett - Confidence Expert
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Lizi Jackson-Barrett is a Body Confidence Expert, Ted Speaker and best-selling author. Through her experience with alopecia she has transformed her life, and that of others and now she shares her 'lightbulb moment' discoveries with us. We learned: How to parent our children in a world where the media expects a certain image of unattainable, "Kardas…
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Episode 22 : Season 3 B*tches
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It's only taken a year (but we've had brain fog, undulating hormones, small children, big children and about 6 other jobs between us to contend with!) BUT with one final contraction, we are finally birthing season three of Irregular Bitches. We have so many treats in store for you this series, so listen, review (pretty please!) and spread the Irreg…
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Kate Muir author of Everything You Need to Know About The Menopause (but were too afraid to ask)
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My guest for this episode is Kate Muir, author of “Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask)” Kate is a writer, campaigner and documentary maker. She is the co-creator and producer of the revolutionary channel 4 documentary Sex, Myths and the Menopause and an activist for The Menopause Charity. Join us in conversa…
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Petra Coveney author of Menopause Yoga
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My guest today is Petra Coveney founder and creator of Menopause Yoga, the world’s first Menopause specific yoga practice and fully accredited teacher training course. Petra is a member of the British Menopause Society and a senior teacher and trainer for the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance Professionals. Petra joins me to talk about her bo…
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Lucy Peach author My Greatest Period Ever
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In this episode, I am joined by Period preacher and author of “My Greatest Period Ever” Lucy Peach. Lucy has performed at TEDX and toured around the globe with multiple sell-out seasons of her hilarious and heartfelt show ‘My Greatest Period Ever.’ In her own words, Lucy is changing the world “One Period at a time.” Join us as we discuss Why it’s n…
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