Shows
Mad With The Menopause#018 – From Facials to Flushes: A Beautician's Mindful Menopause Revolution, with Tracy MunroIn today’s episode, Anél will be speaking with Tracy Munro, a seasoned Skin Care Professional, renowned for her ability to transform complexions and cultivate confidence.
Tracy also understands the profound shifts women experience during menopause, and has seamlessly integrated mindful coaching, now offering a holistic approach to navigating this time of life.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Understanding Skin Changes during Perimenopause
Navigating Skincare Products and Professional Advice
The Importance of Hydration and Nutrition
Menopause Coaching and Community Support
Personal Experience and Medical Insi...2025-05-0938 minMad With The Menopause#017 – Oral Health, Hysterectomy and Sobriety, with Sarah HunterIn today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking to Sarah Hunter, an oral hygienist, discussing the oral changes some of us will experience during perimenopause. Sarah also talks candidly about her own experience of the menopause when she was thrust into surgical menopause, as a result of a hysterectomy. To conclude, we discuss the many benefits Sarah has experienced, since giving up alcohol and I quote, ‘probably one of the hardest things, I have had to do, in my life’
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Understanding Menopause and Oral Health
The Impact o...2025-04-2550 minMad With The Menopause#016 – From Misdiagnosis to Mission: One Woman’s Journey Through Early Menopause, Myeloma, and Making a Difference with Adelle MartinIn today’s episode I have the privilege to speak with Adelle Martin – a force of nature and a force for good.
Having had a ‘meltdown in the boardroom,’ (her words, not mine’) Adelle had gone into early menopause. Since then, Adelle has had some huge challenges with her health and has shown incredible resilience – I was left in awe of Adelle’s tenacity and desire to make a difference. You will not want to miss this incredible episode.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Introduction to Menopause Awareness
The Boardroom Meltdown and Burnout...2025-04-111h 06Mad With The Menopause#015 – The Adrenal Fatigue & Perimenopause Rollercoaster: A Homeopathic Perspective, with Sarah DavisonIn today’s episode, Anél will be speaking with Sarah Davison, a homeopath, coach, and natural menopause expert. Previously Sarah worked in innovation consulting, where she learned first-hand the impact of stress on our hormones and wellbeing. Struggling with perimenopause, Sarah saw a homeopath and had such impressive results, she decided to retrain, qualifying in 2012.
Now Sarah helps women with stress and all aspects of menopause, as well as how these impact their relationships.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Cultural Perceptions of Aging and Beauty
Personal Transformation Through Menopause
Un...2025-03-2846 minMad With The Menopause#014 – The Power of Menopause: Embracing This New Chapter with Menopause Coach Dani DiosiIn today’s episode, Anél will be speaking with Dani Diosi, who works with perimenopausal and menopausal women to help them embrace a bright future, using proven mindset tools and techniques, on how to heal from past traumas, build resilience and cultivate self-compassion.
Dani has a passion for women’s health and has held previous business as an Antenatal & Childbirth educator, hypnotherapist, Doula and NLP Master Practitioner.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Transitioning into Perimenopause and Career Changes
Navigating the Challenges of Perimenopause
Finding Clarity and Purpose during Perime...2025-03-1440 minMad With The Menopause#013 – Fix your midlife metabolism with Nutritionist Ailsa HichensIn today’s episode, Anél will be speaking with Ailsa Hichens, a leading Nutritional Therapist and Health coach, specialising in menopause and metabolic health.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Understanding Hormone Changes and their impact
Dietary Adjustments for Energy and Weight Management
The Role of Fasting in Midlife Health
Managing Inflammation and Digestive Health
Embracing the Mediterranean Diet
The Importance of Fermented Foods
Finding Balance and Support in Midlife
The Importance of Digestion
Understanding the Microbiome
Naviga...2025-02-2836 minMad With The Menopause#012 – Intimacy in Midlife with Sexologist, Dr Angela WrightIn today’s episode, Anél will be speaking with Dr Angela Wright, a Clinical Sexologist, Menopause Specialist and GP. Angela has a particular interest in improving sexual function and menopausal symptoms and working with women, who have undergone cancer treatment.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Understanding Menopause and its Impact on Sexual Health
The Role of Mental Health in Sexual Wellbeing
Understanding Self-Perception and Attractiveness
Exploring HRT and its Implications
Historical Perspectives on Female Pleasure
Communication and Support in Relationships
Navigating Sexual Dysfu...2025-02-1441 minMad With The Menopause#011 – The 5 Pillars of Brain Health with Louise BakerIn today’s episode, Anél will be talking with Neurologist, Louise Baker, about the 5 pillars of Brain Health.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
5 Pillars of Brain Health
Sleep
Nutrition and Hydration
Movement and Exercise
Community
Mental Health
RESOURCES:
‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear
Contacting Louise:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisebaker/
Website - https://www.vital.ai/
DISCLAIMER:
The views of mine and those of my guests are just that. I therefore urge you to take advise from your medical p...2025-01-3113 minMad With The Menopause#010 – Understanding Menopause, The Impact on the Brain with Dr. Fiona Beddoes JonesIn today’s episode, Anél will be discussing with Dr Fiona Beddoes-Jones, an Occupation Psychologist, with a special interest in menopause.
We will discuss the changes in our brain during the perimenopause, relationships changes during this time, dating again and embarking on new projects as we get older.
KEY TAKE AWAYS
Understanding Menopause
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Personal Experience and Symptoms
The Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Navigating Relationships during Menopause
Self-Care and Authentic Leadership
Embracing New Challenges post-menopause
2025-01-1731 minMad With The Menopause#009 – How your Gut Microbiome Changes during Menopause, with Nutritionist, Wendy CouperIn this episode, of Mad with the Menopause, Anél will be talking with Wendy Couper, a registered Nutritional Therapy practitioner who works with men and women who are sick and tired of suffering with bloating, headaches, anxiety and well, just being sick and tired.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Introduction to Nutritional Therapy
Understanding the Microbiome
Impact of Hormonal Changes on Gut Health
Strategies for Supporting Gut Health
The Importance of a Varied Diet
Practical Tips for Incorporating More Vegetables
Nuts and S...2025-01-0338 minMad With The Menopause#008 – Guided Meditation with Louise BakerIn this episode, of Mad with the Menopause, Anél is joined by Louise Baker, who is an Applied Neuroscience Specialist, with nearly a decade of experience in applying neuroscience insights.
It’s a passion of Louise’s to help others and most recently, Louise has been instrumental in developing ‘Vital AI’, an, AI-powered meditation app, that offers personalized guidance and support for your mental well-being.
It uses your preferences to generate real-time meditation sessions tailored to your specific needs and goals.
As we head into the Festive Season, we could all do with a li...2024-12-2014 minMad With The Menopause#007 – Vaginal Rejuvenation with Shelley WilsonIn this episode, Anél will be talking with Shelley Wilson, a trained Midwife and HIFU Practitioner. Shelley helps women with urinary stress incontinence, vaginal dryness, vaginal laxity, painful intercourse to achieve vaginal rejuvenation using HIFU, allowing them to gain their confidence back, and improve the quality of their life.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Introduction of HIFU and Women’s Health
Shelley’s Journey into Vaginal Rejuvenation
Understanding HIFU and its Benefits
Addressing Common Vaginal Issues with HIFU
The Process of HIFU Treatments Explained
The Sci...2024-12-0629 minMad With The Menopause#006 – The Impact of Menopause on Female EducatorsIn this episode, Anél will be talking with Helen Clare:
Menopause Education, Strategy and Support for Schools
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Understanding Menopause in the School Environment
Support Strategies for Teachers
Practical Adjustments in Schools
Memory Load and Emotional Labour
Self-care and Mental Wellbeing
Managing conversations around Menopause
Diet, Nutrition and Brain Health
The importance of Open Dialogue
Final Thought on Support and Awareness
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Vulvodynia is a chron...2024-11-2229 minMad With The Menopause#005 – Preparing for the PerimenopauseIn this episode, Anél will be talking with Rebecca Fredericks, a Women’s Health & Wellbeing Consultant, Menopause Coach, Maternity Returns coach, Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Author.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Introduction to Women’s Health and Psychology
Understanding why we don’t Prioritise our Health
Nutrition and Hormonal Balance
The Importance of Weight Training
Preparing for Menopause
Cultural Perspectives on Menopause
Individual Experiences of Menopause
Practical Strategies for Navigating Menopause
Reducing Toxins in our Daily Life
Working w...2024-11-0854 minMad With The Menopause#004 - Understanding Empty Nest SyndromeIn this episode, Anél will be talking with Jay Ramsden, a certified Life coach, who helps empty nesters fall in love with their lives, once their kids have left home.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Understanding Empty Nest Syndrome
Personal Experience of Empty Nesting
Preparing for the Empty Nest Syndrome
Exploring New Hobbies and Interests
Emotional Challenges of Empty Nesting
Taking Action and Embracing Change
Living Intentionally in Midlife
Finding Pride in New Experiences
The Journey of Self Di...2024-10-2528 minMad With The Menopause#003 - Empowering Women Through Education and ComedyIn this episode, of Mad with the Menopause, Anél is joined by Nurse turned Comedian, ZEPH CHURCHILL.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Using comedy to educate and empower women about the perimenopause
Preventing Breast Cancer through Education and early detection
Taking control of your health: Making informed decisions
Embracing your Authentic self: Celebrating the Menopause
The Golden Vulva Award 😊
The Challenges of Perimenopause
Recognising Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
Tailoring HRT and the need for Regular Reviews
The Importance of Open D...2024-10-2549 minMad With The Menopause#002 - Alleviating Perimenopausal Symptoms NaturallyIn this episode of Mad with the Menopause, Anél is joined by Peri and Menopausal Specialist, Laura Lambe.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
Tips for following an anti-inflammatory diet
Natural treatments for alleviating Perimenopause
The role of gut health in menopause
Addressing brain fog and cognitive function
The impact of Menopause on Gut Health
The truth about Intermittent fasting and Menopause
Managing stubborn belly fat during Menopause
USEFUL RESOURCES:
https://menopausemastery.health/
https://www.skoo...2024-10-2529 minMad With The Menopause#001 - Understanding Perimenopause – A Personal JourneyABOUT THE HOST:
Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources and the Third Sector.
This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.
Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.
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