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The Menopause SistersSarah Newman: Cancer and Exercise specialist, Breast Cancer Rehab Coach and founder of Get Me BackWARNING: The topic of child loss is discussed Sarah Newman is a Cancer & Exercise specialist and Breast Cancer Rehab Coach. Sarah founded her company Get Me Back to offer specialist fitness training for women affected by cancer. Experiencing first-hand the benefits exercise had on her own cancer recovery, she wanted to create an accessible place where women could feel safe and empowered exercising following their diagnosis. She aims to provide clear and specialist advice for those in need, offering a positive place to share experiences, and regain body confidence and strength.Earlier this year...2024-03-1041 minThe Menopause SistersDr Alison Macbeth: Breast Cancer & Menopause Treatment https://healthinmenopause.co.uk/Dr Alison Macbeth is a Breast Speciality Doctor in an NHS Breast Unit in Glasgow and is passionate about meeting the often overlooked needs of women in all stages of treatment and recovery from breast cancer, and also those with a high-risk family history of breast cancer. She was inspired to start a menopause clinic within her NHS breast unit after seeing patients who were now cancer-free but were suffering greatly from the menopausal side effects of treatment. She believes all women, including those treated for breast cancer, deserve access to high-quality...2024-02-1532 minThe Menopause SistersDr Sunila Prasad: Acupuncture for MenopauseDr Sunila Prasad is a Paediatric doctor and having seen where alternative medical approaches can complement conventional treatment, she trained in Acupuncture.Her experience in the NHS, alongside her training in Acupuncture, enables her to treat patients through a truly holistic lens. She holds additional competencies in facial enhancement acupuncture, pregnancy, fertility and menopause. She also lectures at the City College of Acupuncture in London where she trained.Dr Sunila says 'My role will be to support and encourage you to feel empowered on your health journey. Chinese medicine views health like a...2023-12-0139 minThe Menopause SistersDr Nighat Arif: Intersectionality in Women's HealthThe Knowledge is an inclusive women’s health guide from a female GP, women’s health care specialist, educator, campaigner, broadcaster and advocate for underserved communities Dr Nighat Arif.Dr Nighat Arif is a GP specialising in women’s health and family planning with over 16 years of experience in the NHS and private practice. She is based in Buckinghamshire and is able to consult fluently with patients in Urdu and Punjabi. Dr Nighatis a medical educator and provides teaching to local trainee GPs as well as at national and international conferences. Dr Nighat was nominated for the Na...2023-11-1638 minThe Menopause SistersDr Ali Rismani: Blood ClotsDr Claire & Caroline talk to Dr Ali Rismani about the overall risk of blood clots, the risk with HRT and how to reduce your risk of blood clots.Dr Rismani is a Consultant Haematologist and clinical Lead for haematology based in London. He graduated from Imperial College Medical School in 2001, completing his specialist haematology training at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge and University College London Hospitals. He is also an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at University College London (UCL).Dr Rismani specialises in the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and general haematology, with special in...2023-09-2130 minThe Menopause SistersAlexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo WurlitzerDr Claire & Caroline talk to Alexandra & Sjanie about Menstrual Cycle Awareness, getting 'fit' for menopause and the positivity of this transition. Their recently published book Wise Power champions the brilliance of menopause and how it holds the key for awakening and instating women leaders of the future.They discuss how it is time to redefine menopause and how this pivotal time of life is often mistakenly viewed as a health condition and can be an opportunity yo illuminate the power and potential it offers. Pioneers of the menstruality revolution and the founders of...2022-12-1639 minThe Menopause SistersDr Sarah Glynne: Long Covid & MenopauseDr Claire & Caroline talk to Dr Sarah Glynne about the link between link between Covid-19 and female hormones.Sarah graduated from Imperial College in 1999 and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2002 and then switched to general practice, becoming a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2006. In 2016 she completed a Master of Science degree in allergy.She has been developing an interest in the menopause since 2018 and is on the Advisory Board, as well as the Editorial Board, of the Newson Health Menopause Society. She is particularly in...2022-10-1739 minThe Menopause SistersTracee Stanley: Yoga Nidra & Radiant RestDr Claire & Caroline talk to Tracee Stanley, the bestselling author of Radiant Rest and Empowered Life Self-Inquiry Oracle. A spiritual teacher for over two decades, Tracee weaves a sacred alchemy of Yoga Nidra, self-inquiry, meditation, ancestor reverence, Tantra, and devotion to create spaciousness for clarity, inner wisdom, and the innate luminosity that is the source of our true power. Tracee is currently writing her second book for Shambhala Publications which will be released in 2023.Yoga Nidra can be an invaluable tool to invite deep rest and relaxation into your life and in turn supporting menopause symptoms...2022-10-0236 minThe Menopause SistersNicki Williams: Stress, Nutrition, Exercise & Connection - a holistic approachDr Claire & Caroline talk to Nicki Williams award winning nutritionist, author, speaker and a leading expert in women’s health and hormones. She is thefounder of Happy Hormones for Life. Her book It’s not you, it’s your hormones; The essential guide for women over 40 to fight fat, fatigue and hormone havoc covers everything from oestrogen, cortisol, thyroid and insulin to the liver and gut as well as diet and lifestyle. After failing to find any medical help for her health issues herself in her early 40’s, Nicki discovered that she could turn thin...2022-07-1739 minThe Menopause SistersDr Angela Wright: Trauma Informed Approach, Intimacy & SexDr Angela Wright is an experienced GP and Clinical Sexologist, with a special interest in women’s health. She's a British Menopause Society Accredited Advanced Menopause Specialist and consults in an NHS Menopause Clinic in Hull focusing on menopause, PMDD and sexual dysfunction.She studied as a Clinical Sexologist with the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology in Cambridge. Following this, was accepted to attend the ESSM Advanced School of Sexual Medicine in Budapest and went on to pass the FECSM exam (Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine). She is also now part of the CI...2022-06-2643 minThe Menopause SistersDr Rubin Naiman: Clinical, Sleep and Dream PsychologyDr Claire & Caroline talk to Dr Rubin Naiman, asking him what sleep is, our expectations that surround 'a good nights sleep' as well as the importance of dreaming.Dr. Naiman is the director of NewMoon Sleep, LLC, an organisation that offers a range of sleep services and trainings internationally. He has worked with a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 500 CEOs to world class athletes, from homemakers to statesmen and entertainers. Dr. Naiman has helped develop sleep products ranging from mattresses to melatonin and provided consultation to organisations ranging from yoga ashrams to world renowned rock bands.2022-06-1244 minThe Menopause SistersHRTWe revisit HRT in this episode. A back to basics guide for those embarking on finding out more and perhaps at the start of their fact finding journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-2435 minThe Menopause SistersDr Heather Currie MBEDr Heather Currie MBE is Associate Medical Director and Gynaecologist at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, specialising in Menopause, Pre Menstrual syndrome and Cervical screening. Co- Editor of Post Reproductive Health, the Journal of the British Menopause Society (BMS), Trustee and past Chair of the BMS, Founder and Managing Director of Menopause Matters Ltd which runs the award winning website www.menopausematters.co.uk, and publishes the award winning Menopause Matters magazine. Author of the award winning book, Menopause, answers at your fingertips and of many original papers and review articles in scientific journals. Previous national Clinical Lead for Gynaecology i...2022-05-1536 min
Life - An Inside JobInside emotional challenges with the menopause sistersThis episode is the first one with two guests, Dr Claire Phipps and Caroline Phipps-Urch who have an excellent podcast: the menopause sisters.Claire is a GP, trainer and mentor in London, with a special interest in menopause and reproductive health, Caroline is a trauma aware yoga teacher and also weaves cognitive behavioural therapy into her work.We look at the inner world lying beneath the menopause experience and how trauma may trigger emotional and physical symptoms, and how we might address this.You can find the menopause sisters on Facebook and Instagram...2022-04-1356 min