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Moving Through MenopauseA Daily Exercise Routine SAVED MY LIFETom Swales SURVIVED Invasive Strep. A, only because he was FIT AS A FIDDLE. Are you waiting for a reason to rethink your health and fitness? If you want my advice, don't wait for a NEAR-DEATH experience to make time for fitness. If you're a woman over 40 navigating the emotional and physical challenges of menopause, this could be the perfect time to re-evaluate and prioritise your Health and Fitness. Get Your FREE GIFT - Download your Moving Through Menopause Guide: HERE...2025-05-0229 minMoving Through Menopause5 Essential Tips Every WOMAN Needs to Master MENOPAUSEStop beating yourself up and Master Menopause with our Guide to Emerge Happier and Healthier than ever before. It's your time to shine, but living a life you love, filled with meaning and purpose takes PLANNING. Please don't leave it to chance and listen up for our Top Tips to thrive and find your greatness Post Menopause. Get Your FREE GIFT - Download your Moving Through Menopause Guide: https://precizion.co.uk/menopause-for-beginners/In this episode of Moving Through Menopause, I welcome Suzanne Campi...2025-03-2135 minMoving Through MenopauseWhy Building MUSCLE is the key to Losing Belly FatDon't waste your time on random workouts and fad diets; DO THIS instead to burn belly fat at perimenopause.Discover how weight training and eating Protein are essential for boosting your basal metabolic rate and losing fat at perimenopause. Get Your FREE GIFT - Download your Moving Through Menopause Guide: https://precizion.co.uk/menopause-for-beginners/Learn how to build and maintain muscle mass to achieve your fitness goals and maintain long-term health.Learn why focusing on health through resistance training is crucial for maintaining mobility and...2025-02-2438 minMoving Through MenopauseSay GOODBYE To Menopause IBS Symptoms ForeverForget FAD DIETS and FIX IBS with Psychotherapy. Are you struggling with embarrassing and painful symptoms like bloating and 'wind'? You are NOT ALONE! But did you know that around 2/3 of IBS sufferers are Female, and lots of Women are being diagnosed with IBS for the first time Post menopause!In this episode of 'Moving Through Menopause,' I welcome Tina Wright, a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, mindfulness teacher, and chronic pain specialist. Let us help you beat the pain and embarrassment of IBS using Psychotherapy and strategies like mindful eating and stress management. Get Your FREE GIFTDownload your Moving...2025-02-1438 minMoving Through MenopauseThe TRUTH You NEED to Know about HRTThe Truth is HRT is SAFE to use for Menopause Relief and the benefits outweigh the risks. HRT can help rebuild bone, reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, heart disease, and colon cancer, and alleviate menopause symptoms like hot flushes. Nothing works like giving back what the body is missing.
In this episode of Moving Through Menopause, Phillipa is joined by Dr. Malaika Woods, a Certified OBGYN and Functional Medicine Practitioner.
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We discuss the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause management and debunk misconceptions about...2025-02-0735 minMoving Through MenopauseDancing is MEDICINE for MENOPAUSEPopping Pills? or Busting Moves! In this video discover the secret to staying young during Menopause and beyond... It's Dancing to show tunes!
You have a winning combination when you combine uplifting songs from shows with movement. Boost your energy, lift your mood, and rediscover your spark during menopause.
In this episode, Phillipa chats with Danella Mercati, founder of Chi Chi Fit—a musical theatre-inspired workout program designed to make exercise feel like pure joy.
PLUS: this 'move-er-sation' includes TWO FREE practical Chi Chi Fit sessions you can try right now—no experience needed!
FREE...2025-01-1035 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause Weight Gain? It's NOT your Metabolism!Is menopause weight gain inevitable? Think again!
In this episode of Moving Through Menopause, I’m joined by Tasmanian-based TEDx speaker Josh Wood to debunk the myths surrounding menopause weight gain.
Josh shares expert insights into why resistance training, proper nutrition, and simple lifestyle changes are the key to maintaining muscle mass, boosting metabolism, and achieving long-term health as we age.
We dive into:
✔️ Sustainable eating habits that work
✔️ Why protein is your best friend for body recomposition
✔️ Practical tips for weight loss that don’t involve fad diets
✔️ How to build a healthier relationsh...2024-12-1336 minMoving Through MenopauseFixing Fertility and Perimenopause - What's the connection?Fixing Fertility and Perimenopause
In this episode, fertility specialist and reproductive health educator Gabriela Rosa joins your host Phillipa Butler to share the key steps to fix fertility and optimise your hormonal health at Perimenopause.
Gabriela shares how she overcame polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnosis and how that experience sparked her passion for helping others with hormonal challenges and infertility.
As someone who experienced PCOS symptoms firsthand, she understands the PCOS misconception many women face when diagnosed. Through her experience helping women achieve healthy pregnancies, she is an...2024-11-2540 minMoving Through Menopause7 Steps to Take Control of your Health at MenopauseIn this episode of 'Moving Through Menopause,' I welcome Dr Mike Van Thielen to share his 7 steps to take control of your health at menopause and beyond.
Introducing Dr. Mike Van Thielen
Dr. Mike Van Thielen, PH.D. Holistic Nutrition, Physician, Bestselling Author, TEDx Speaker and World Record Holder for Swimming has taught his clients optimal health practices for anti-ageing, regenerative medicine and sports performance for over three decades.
Where do I begin to take control of my health at Menopause?
With all the...2024-10-0932 minMoving Through MenopauseBrain fog, forgetting stuff and fatigue? it could be Menopause!In this episode of Moving Through Menopause, I am joined by Natalie McKenzie, a Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist and Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer.
Did you know that hormonal fluctuations can impact the brain and cognition (thinking)? Challenges like brain fog, memory issues and fatigue can be a direct result of decreasing oestrogen levels. But what can you do to help?
Natalie shares her tops tips to help women feel confident and empowered during menopause.
Learn about cognitive health and why things like learning new skills, journaling, and maintaining social connections can...2024-07-2239 minMoving Through MenopauseFix Menopause Hair Loss with Dr Alan BaumanIn this episode, Dr Alan Bauman, a World-leading hair restoration specialist, shares his top tips to help us maintain healthy hair during menopause and beyond.
With over 34, 000 patients treated in his South Florida Practice, he knows his stuff. We chat all about the common causes of hair thinning during menopause, and the surprising effect of weight loss drugs like Ozempic on hair.
We can't help appreciating a 'good head of hair' in a mate, your Lizard brain is to blame!
Dr Bauman recommends a holistic approach to hair care, including:
a healthy diet,
stress management...2024-05-0845 minMoving Through MenopauseBiohacking for MenopauseIn this episode, I am joined by Leslie Kenny. (Founder of Oxford Healthspan and the Oxford Longevity Project.) Leslie took biohacking to new levels when she reversed her diagnosis of Rheumatoid arthritis and 'lupus'.
Lesley was determined to heal herself and now she shares her account of the self-experimentation that eventually led to her recovery.
Autoimmune conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis and thyroid disturbances commonly 'rear their heads' during the perimenopausal period. Western Medicine doesn't always have the answers and Leslie's story is a testament to the role of lifestyle...2024-03-1838 minMoving Through MenopauseEat right to Stay StrongEating right to stay strong means we must combine appropriate training with good nutrition. This means understanding the role of macronutrients like protein, carbohydrates and fats, and the movements that help us build muscle.
In this Podcast Episode, I chatted with Nikkiey Stott, Certified Personal Trainer, Champion bodybuilder, and the founder of Warrior Babe. She shares her top tips to feel stronger than ever as we approach Menopause and beyond.
You will learn all about how tracking macronutrients helps us prevent muscle loss and turn the tide to build...2024-03-0233 minMoving Through MenopauseChronic stress and hormones: Finding BalanceIn this episode of 'Moving Through Menopause', I chat to Dr. Sara Poldmae, a practitioner of acupuncture, Chinese, and functional medicine who has been in the field for over 25 years.
We discuss the benefits of combining ancient holistic approaches with modern Western medicine to help women in midlife, focusing on issues like sleep disorders, hormonal imbalances, and stress management.
Dr. Sara emphasises the role of lifestyle changes, especially diet and exercise, in regulating hormones and maintaining overall health.
We discuss the importance of testing in specific scenarios and the importance of individualised care.2024-02-1729 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause and Anxiety: Cultivating CalmIn this podcast episode, I learn more about anxiety management during menopause with anxiety warrior Heather Lillico.
Heather shares her own experiences of anxiety and how she found holistic solutions to feel calm. We highlight the importance of diet, meditation, and yoga as a three-pillar approach to shift the mindset and manage anxiety.
Heather is busy building a community and offering support on her app, 'Cultivating Calm'. We explore how these three Pillars of anxiety management practices can help balance hormones and how they can fit into any daily...2024-02-1138 minMoving Through MenopauseNavigating Perimenopause with AyurvedaAyurvedic Approach to Menopause and Maintaining Vibrant Health
In this enriching discussion, I learn about the world of Ayurveda medicine and its applications with Dr. Shivani Gupta, an expert in the field.
Dr. Shivani shares her health journey which led her to study Ayurveda formally.
Having uncovered the amazing power of Turmeric she was inspired to take a deeper dive and her Ph.D. studies focussed on turmeric to battle inflammation.
Learn all about the three body types or 'dosha' and how understanding these can aid in managing...2024-01-2939 minMoving Through MenopauseTop Tips to Beat the Winter BluesSay goodbye to the winter blues with our tips for food, movement and mindfulness! Whether you're dealing with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or just feeling sluggish during the colder months. Our tips will help boost your mood and your energy levels.
Me and my guest, Alison Bladh; a registered nutritional therapist, share our top tips to beat the winter blues:
Try 'Haaa' Breathing with Phillipa, uncover the benefits of aromatherapy, learn about the importance of movement and embrace the power of good nutrition to help you beat the January...2024-01-2347 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause and HRT - You DecideJoin me and Dr Daved Rosensweet M.D. the founder of The Menopause Method, an organisation dedicated to teaching medical professionals how to treat women in menopause with bio-identical hormones.
He is a pioneer of organic-based hormones and a frequent national lecturer. Dr. Rosensweet was the Principal Investigator for a scientific study of female hormones sponsored by Metametrix Clinical Laboratory (a subsidiary of Genova Diagnostics).
We chat all about how having adequate hormone levels is critical for practically everything! Hormones support sleep, mood, cognitive function, energy, libido, healthy arteries, and memory while diminished hormone levels can lead to weight...2023-12-3037 minMoving Through MenopauseGet Smart when it comes to Self Help!Women’s health is big business! And Menopause is a
burgeoning market. There is a growing trend and a marketplace filled with products, apps and technology (aka Femtech) offering solutions for women’s health.
However, the accuracy and transparency in product claims and
reviews are crucial considerations for consumers when making informed decisions about their health. So where do we begin when conventional medicine lets us down and we take matters into our own hands?
This Episode I am chatting with Bethany Corbin: Women's
Health Innovator, Lawyer & Founder of ‘FemInnovation’. We shed some light on...2023-10-2941 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause: Does it Ever End?Navigating the Menopause Maze: The Long Game
Menopause?! The word alone can evoke a mix of emotions ranging from curiosity to trepidation. It's a phase of life that's often shrouded in mystery, misunderstood, and occasionally whispered about in hushed tones. But fear not, because in this Podcast, we're diving headfirst into the complex world of menopause
Menopause does it ever end?
In this NEW podcast, I welcome back the esteemed Dr Susan Baumgaertel. Once more and we shine the spotlight firmly on Menopause, this time we tackle the long-term effect of menopause. Top...2023-08-2029 minMoving Through MenopauseHow can Yoga help Menopause Symptoms?Lifestyle medicine is powerful stuff and Yoga offers a great set of tools to manage the menopausal challenges of body and mind! Join Physiotherapist, Pilates and Yoga teacher Phillipa Butler and her guest Yoga teacher Kathy White as we present the case for Yoga at any time of life but especially in middle life.
Joint aches and pains could be a symptom of menopause which may come as a surprise. The good news is that movement can lubricate and loosen stiff and painful joints. Yoga is a great way to approach moving painful joints which in turn...2023-05-2732 min
Moving Through MenopauseCrack the Code to beat Stress and AnxietyJoin Phillipa Butler Movement Specialist and Dr. Annie White author of The Calm Code to discover her step-by-step method to rewire the mind and dramatically lower stress and anxiety. Grab some actionable tips you can use right away. Discover why the typical tips to lower stress don't work and what to do instead.
Dr. Annie has developed a revolutionary step-by-step method to dramatically lower stress and anxiety. Her mission is to help us by offering actionable tips we can use right away.
In her book The Calm Code. Annie developed a method to wire the m...2023-02-1034 minMoving Through MenopauseLacking in Energy? TOP TIPS to help you feel better FAST!The episode I am talking all things energy with June Tranmer TCM Acupuncturist and Claire Ottewell Aromatherapist.
If you would like to know more about energy and Meridians, Movement as Medicine and learn more food, herbs and essential oils to support you listen on.... Winter is a time for hibernating but our fast paced modern lives can make this difficult. Why is it when we have time off or a break that we succumb to the dreaded viruses floating about in the air? Gather some top tips from my team of experts to help you boost your e...2023-01-0323 minMoving Through MenopauseEscape the Blood Sugar Roller CoasterThis episode I am chatting with Shirley Ward, Registered Nutritionist and Coach. We are tackling the perils of sugar and its detrimental effects on the body and the mind.
If the hormonal fluctuations of Menopause have you craving sugar, pause before you reach for the biscuit tin. The refined sugar found in processed foods is not our friend and you can exercise your right to choose a healthier option.
Sugar hits the spot there's no doubt about that if a Dopamine 'hit' is up your alley. But the 'high' is inevitably followed by a 'low' w...2022-12-1325 min
Moving Through MenopauseMenopause: No more going it Alone!Women are toughing it out, coping alone and putting up with 'stuff' more than ever around Menopause. Checkout this conversation as the Menopause Collective piece the puzzle together and discover how to strike a balance between coping and taking action to help ourselves.
Enjoy our chat and let me know if you have any comments or suggestions for future topics of conversation.
Host: Phillipa Butler Physiotherapist, Pilates and Yoga Teacher
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Find out more: www.precizion.co...2022-10-2133 minMoving Through MenopauseTalking Periods: A Beginning, Middle and EndThe episode I am talking with Fiona Catchpowle the founder of Talking Periods. Why are we talking about periods when Peri-menopause ushers in the end of the monthly cycle? Menopause sits on the reproductive continuum that begins with Puberty and menstruation and ends with Menopause.
Fiona asks "... why don't we talk about menopause? Is it because we don't talk about menstruation? and so she on a mission to equip women with the knowledge that helps us all travel along the 'hormonal highway' with more aplomb.
Perhaps what we need to be asking is, HOW do w...2022-09-2933 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause and RelationshipsMenopause and Relationships
How can we sustain healthy relationships as we traverse Menopause? Abba said it the best “Knowing me, knowing you, Ah haa”
Join me and members of the Menopause Collective as we gather to bash out this tricky topic and uncover tips to make all our Menopause experiences better.
Try this:
Get to know yourself better,
Learn to express your needs ,
Be accountable when things to awry, and
Remain open to receiving feedback.
Feeling Heard
How do we tackle a de...2022-09-2920 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause: Feeling like a broken record?Checkout this great conversation as I chat with Dr Susan Baumgaertel and hypnotherapist Jacquie Whur. Join us as we explore how to get what we need to deal with the challenges tossed at us by Menopause.
Do we need to have shared experiences to understand the challenges and frustrations that other people face?
Is it really important that others understand what is happening to us?
How can we be more comfortable in our own skin around menopause? How do we navigate that journey; which could be three months for some and eight years o...2022-09-2535 minMoving Through MenopauseAcupuncture and TCM for Menopause; Can it Help? You bet ya it can!Checkout this great conversation with Kath Berry BHSc, MSc, an acupuncture educator with over 25 years of clinical experience and co-author of an upcoming (18th October 2022) JCM publication “Menopause: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners”.
Kath is an advocate of women’s rights and she empowers women to reach their full potential. Together we unpick some of the complexities of Traditional Chinese and East Asian Medicine and reveal how these approaches can smooth our way through Menopause.
Kath is a font of knowledge and great fun to chat with. She has a knack of making the complicated simple an...2022-09-0946 min
Moving Through MenopauseBrain Heath, Mental Fitness and Menopause with the Menopause CollectiveBrain Health, Mental Fitness and Menopause
Caring for your brain cells may not be top of your list of priorities around menopause but brain fog, memory loss, low mood and anxiety are all feature of perimenopause and can persist into Menopause.
There are oestrogen receptors in the brain there is no denying that and declining levels of oestrogen around menopause definitely can contribute to the neurological signs and symptoms we experience. But to what extent are our lifestyle choices contributing or compounding this phenomenon? Alcohol, stress, and our western diet can all have detrimental effects on our overall health and...2022-06-0433 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause and Libido-All is not lost!You can't help noticing that spring is a time of new life, accelerated growth and energy. But menopause might just be messing with your energy levels and your natural instincts for love making. Join us to get the lowdown on libido and get some ideas and suggestions to help fan the flames of your ardour.
Contributors:
Phillipa Butler: Chartered Physiotherapist, Certified Pilates Teacher, Yoga and Meditation Teacher
Tamar Challis: Person centred counsellor, coach and mediator specialising in women’s mental health as they move through life transitions such as menopause, divorce, retirement.
Claire Ottewell: Aroma...2022-04-2326 minMoving Through MenopauseNatural Healing and Menopause with Dr Bruce BerkowskyThis episode I chat all things menopause and general health and wellness with Dr Bruce Berkowsky. I am the guinea pig as we demonstrate his natural Health Science System. This approach embraces naturopathy, herbology, nutrition, homoeopathy, and aromatherapy. He combines western medical approaches with the traditional eastern healing arts and offers individualised intuitive care to resolve physical and emotional disharmony.
Our first port of call is to examine what is occurring in a person's life to discover any excess or deficiency in the fundamentals before moving on to supplementation. We begin with food and learn a wonderful r...2022-04-1049 minMoving Through MenopauseHair loss Headache? Help is at Hand!This episode I chat all things hair-loss with Dr Ben Behnam Board Certified Dermatologist specialising in medical hair loss management. Dr Ben is a dedicated hair loss and hair restoration specialist working alongside his brother Dr Sean Benham Board Certified Hair Transplant Surgeon in their Hollywood practice. Together they founded HiHappyHead.com which focusses on providing customisable prescription grade topical solutions for men and women.
Did you know that even the most lustrous, voluminous hair could be affected by the hormonal fluctuations of the Menopause transition? Put this together with a genetic predisposition to female pattern baldness a...2022-03-2735 minMoving Through MenopauseThe Menopause Collective do Skin, Hair and NailsThis episode members of the Menopause Collective chat all things skin, hair and Nails. From the hair on your head an in all those places that you'd really rather it didn't grow. We talk skin and how we can have a glowing complexion as we move into middle life. Drying out in the most inconvenience of places is definitely something that happens in menopause which is almost ironic when you can be dripping wet and hot flushing and simultaneously dry as the gobi desert. A top to toe tour of essential oils, nourishment from within and how our thoughts c...2022-03-1937 minMoving Through MenopauseCrack the code for better sleep, health and wellnessDr. Rosenthal is available as a wellness or environmental consultant and performs concierge wellness services, uniquely versed in anti-aging/regenerative medicine, circadian rhythms, heliotherapy, chronotherapy, photobiomodulation and electromagnetic assessments to allow a holistic wellness approach down to the quantum level. Find out more
Menopause and Sleep
I know only too well that the peri-menopausal decline of oestrogen contributes to disrupted sleep. Menopausal hot flushes and sweats (vasomotor symptoms) contribute to night-time waking as does anxiety and a depressed mood. Anxiety can lead to difficulty getting to sleep and depression contributes to non-restorative sleep and early m...2022-03-1146 minMoving Through MenopausePlant the seeds of your dreams with the Menopause CollectiveIf you feel the need to turn over a new leaf or make a new start; now is the ideal time! If we consider the seasons and. in particular the agricultural calendar; February is marked by the ploughing of the soil to prepare it for the seed and it's the perfect time for doing any 'groundwork'. Ask yourself what you need to do NOW to prepare to plant the seeds of your dreams this year? If you are not sure where to begin Phillipa and members of the collective are here to help!
Disclaimer: Please note that an...2022-02-2728 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause, Movement and Me.Two exercise teachers from opposite ends of the globe chat all things menopause and movement. Join me and fellow fitness teacher Tracy Minnoch-Nuku, Founder of Sexy Ageing. We each have our own experiences of menopause with surprising similarities. We both love to move in our own ways and we are both on a mission to help women transitioning through menopause to find the information, support and inspiration they are seeking. We talk frankly about our own experiences; sharing is caring!
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Join Phillipa for Yo...2022-02-2038 minMoving Through MenopauseDiscover Aqua Yoga; a gimmick or could it be a godsend?For Yoga Teacher Christa Fairbrother living with arthritis, and teaching yoga are integrated. She credits her yoga practice for her lack of pain and specifically aqua yoga because it’s kind to people's joints. It's easy for beginners to start and challenges advanced practitioners in new ways. I'm all ears and can't wait to find out more, and I'd love you to join us.
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Find out about aqua yoga
Disclaimer: Please note that any advice we provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure...2022-02-1236 minMoving Through MenopauseIs your loving relationship growing or wilting?Love changes over time, and these changes often manifest around 45-65. The ideal form of love involves three components: passion, intimacy, and commitment. Maintaining loving relationships is like getting fit!. Join me and Debbie Marielle Elzea Relationship Specialist, Psychotherapist and Intimacy Coach for Women for some top tips to strengthen or revive your loving relationships.
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Contact Debbie debbielovecoach@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Please note that any advice we provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your specific c...2022-02-0530 minMoving Through MenopauseDealing with DivorceThis episode I chat with Kelli Calabrese Certified Divorce Coach. Kelli was on a journey to heal from her own excruciating divorce and now Kelli is on a mission to help women going through any stages of separation and divorce move from fearful to fearless.
It is a fact that there is an increase in the number of people facing divorce in January, put this together with Menopause and it could be a recipe for devastation. Join us for some gentle support and tips to help us move towards a future filled with joy, freedom and peace.
2022-01-0827 minMoving Through MenopauseMemory with the Menopause CollectiveThe Menopause Collective do Memory! Join us to hear how Movement and essential oils can make a world of difference if you are forgetting what you keep forgetting! Strength training boosts BDNF; fertiliser for the brain, a dry inhalation of rosemary oil can really focus the mind and remember to stay hydrated for better brain function! Giggles galore and informative too. It doesn't get better than this!
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Episode Contributors:
Your Host: Phillipa B...2022-01-0323 minMoving Through MenopauseDo you want to build Muscle? Find out how with nutrition and Exercise!In this episode India's leading Nutrition Expert Ryan Fernando and Chartered Physiotherapist Phillipa Butler get together to guide Women to make the right choices to support Muscle and Bone up to, through and beyond Menopause. Building more muscle may not be a priority for you but if you knew that Muscle drives metabolism and gets busy burning calories when you are inactive you might just have a change of heart.
Ryan says "As we evolve in life we realise that we have to adapt. Our choices of food contribute to longevity, performance and happiness." and he is...2021-12-121h 21Moving Through MenopauseA Silent Retreat - Getting Away from it all!Getting away from it all has its advantages. A silent retreat may not be your idea of a great getaway, or perhaps your budget doesn't stretch to that. But what could you expect? This episode Phillipa chats with Sune Markowitz-Schulman about her experience of what she thought was going to be a silent retreat (More on that). How was it for her?
"A wonderful opportunity to stop the clocks, turn off the technology and tune into what's going on inside!"
The challenges of Covid restrictions coupled with an approaching older age makes us a little...2021-11-0727 minMoving Through MenopauseThe Menopause Collective do Sleep!Sleep keeps us healthy and functioning well. Menopause messes with our sleep of that there is no doubt. Perhaps you are waking more often or just not waking refreshed when the alarm goes off. A lack of sleep compounds poor memory and fatigue symptoms also associated with Menopause. Worse still it can compromise our immune system and drive down our mood. Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. So If a better nights sleep is on your agenda, join me and ' the crew' to hear our top tips for a satisfying sleep experience.
This epi...2021-10-2823 minMoving Through MenopauseMy name is... and I have OsteoporosisThis episode I had the pleasure of chatting with my Sister-in-Law and registered Nurse Judith Harris. Judith contacted me saying she was enjoying my podcasts and that she would love to share her story if it might help other people. I jumped at the chance to catch up with her and I am grateful to her for her frank retelling of her story. It all began with a hysterectomy at 50, followed by breast cancer treatment during the Covid 19 pandemic, and her most recent health blow which is a diagnosis of osteoporosis. We chat about the importance of exercise for...2021-10-0931 minMoving Through MenopauseYour healthiest Years Yet SummitJoin Phillipa and Brianna Wilkerson holistic health coach and podcaster as we explore what you can expect from this years Healthiest Years Yet Summit. There will be over 30 contributors and beginning Monday 18th of October you can access a series of pre-recorded health webinars for free. Listen up to find out more. Sign up here!
What can you expect from this 5- day educational party?
This is what you’re going to walk away with:
eat nutritiously and plans meals mindfully for energy, mental health, metabolic health, and increased vitality as you get older
eat...2021-10-0317 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause and Anxiety: The Menopause collective are here to help!The Menopause Collective return and this episode we are tackling the many moods of Menopause with a focus on Anxiety!
Anxiety is when you are continually worried or tense. It appears to affect almost twice as many women as men and is a common symptom of the menopause.
In general, anxiety is characterised by a constant sense of worry over normal everyday events, much greater than the situation deserves. Although you may realise this, it can be difficult to shake off the feeling so that you are not constantly on edge and irritable.
Part...2021-09-1927 minMoving Through MenopauseMindfulness and Menopause SymptomsA Mindful Menopause: How can mindfulness possibly help manage menopause symptoms! It's all about my hormones right? Well yes... and no...
In this episode Phillipa and Sune knock this hot topic back and forth.
There are many variables which contribute to our experience of Menopause. Just when I thought it was gone for good one of my unpleasant symptoms of menopause made a reappearance! Breast pain was always something which plagued me for a few days each month. During peri-menopause it was more or less constant to varying degrees. I hadn't felt it for 18months an...2021-09-1824 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause messing with your mind? The Menopause Collective can help!Menopause messes with your mind, I can attest to that! So this episode I have the menopause collective on the case. Stories and strategies to capably cope with shifting roles and responsibilities, workplace challenges, the empty nest and ways to embrace our creativity and thrive up to, through and beyond menopause.
Imagine Menopause on your terms! Join Phillipa Butler; Chartered Physiotherapist, Shirley Ward; Nutritionist, Jacquie Whur; Hypnotherapist, June Tranmer Acupuncturist and Nikki Chamberlain; Health coach as we tackle tackle the common symptom of menopause from lots of different angles!
Did you ever wonder that putting your...2021-08-2934 minMoving Through MenopausePhillipa and the Menopause Collective tackle the Aches and Pains of MenopauseImagine Menopause on your terms! Join Phillipa Butler; Chartered Physiotherapist, Shirley Ward; Nutritionist, Jacquie Whur; Hypnotherapist, June Tranmer; Acupuncturist and Nikki Chamberlain; Health coach as we tackle the troubling topic of Joint and Muscle aches and pains.
How do we tackle this common symptom of menopause; from lots of different angles that's how! Consider the body as a whole, eat to reduce inflammation, manage how you think of pain, move to nourish joints and create resilience in tissues and finally have a plan to secure your success.
Disclaimer: any advice we provide in this podcast is...2021-08-2833 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause and Money ManagementThis episode Phillipa and Elizabeth Webb Chartered Financial Planner as we chat about our finances in mid-life. Menopause is a time of change but also a time for reflection and planning for the future. Children are flying the nest and roles and responsibilities are shifting. Elizabeth is busy helping women understand their finances and get on with their lives through financial planning.
Money and health are undoubtedly intertwined and can be a huge source of stress and conflict. Don't let a lack of planning or a lack of knowledge be a barrier to a financially secure worry fr...2021-08-1229 minMoving Through MenopauseMindful Eating; what's all the fuss about?Thinking about food has never been a problem for me! But being mindful around food means slowing things down and Immersing yourself in the experiences around food even down to shopping for, preparing and finally really enjoying our food. Its not about losing weight per se but becoming more mindful around food can help us to navigate food cravings, know when to stop eating or spot emotional eating. So join Suné Markowitz-Shulman and Phillipa Butler as we navigate the ‘ins and outs’ of mindfulness and learn some mindfulness strategies which may just come in handy in everyday life.
Dis...2021-07-2925 minMoving Through MenopauseGet a handle on Hot Flushes and optimise Oral Health using movement and natural approaches.The Hot Flush is a well documented symptom of hormonal fluctuations but did you know that a dry mouth, burning mouth and gum problems are also challenges associated with this time of life. Join Phillipa and Aromatherapist Claire Ottewell to discover tips and hacks to cool you down in heated moments, protect your oral health and thrive through the menopause transition.
As a lifetime exerciser I know that the benefits of regular exercise are many and varied. But did you know that ''exercise that improves fitness reduces self-reported hot flushes. These improvements are most likely as a r...2021-07-1635 min
Moving Through MenopausePatience Is a VirtuePatience is a virtue. ....Patience is essential to daily life—and might be key to a happy one. Having patience means being able to wait calmly in the face of frustration or adversity.
How can Mindfulness help us develop our ability to endure perhaps even thrive in the face of adversity? We discover some suggestions and share some stories.
Grab a cuppa or take a stroll and enjoy this conversation with Mindfulness Teacher Sune Markowitz Schumann.
Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek th...2021-04-2330 min
Moving Through MenopauseMove to Live...Live to Move: Move More With Your Family!Is movement a daily habit for everyone in your household? Did you know that moving together strengthens family bonds? I was raised in a fit family and didn't always love it at the time, but looking back it was definitely a gift. Health and wellness Coach Nikki Chamberlain has similar experiences. We tackle why we should move to develop stronger family bonds, to tackle difficult conversations and move to model healthy behaviours, perhaps we can influence our genetic heritage to change the tide for future generation and much more besides.
Grab your ear buds and take a stroll or settle...2021-04-1728 min
Moving Through MenopauseThe Attitudes of Mindfulness: AcceptanceMindfulness teacher Sune Markowitz-Shulman and I are on a mission to share some simple tools and techniques that can assist us in getting to know ourselves and adopt more mindful approaches to living. Join Sune and I as we tackle the attitudes of mindfulness.
This week Acceptance. Are you having trouble accepting a situation? Covid 19 has surely set us all a whole set of new challenges and my teenage son is rocking my world just now. How can acceptance help us to get through?2021-04-1231 min
Moving Through MenopauseHelp for hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and headaches.Join us as we outline some natural approaches using essential oils, herbs and movement to manage symptoms pre, peri and post menopause. (Disclaimer any advice you provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your specific circumstances, you should consult your medical practitioner.)2021-04-0938 min
Moving Through MenopauseHow to improve sleep, fatigue, poor digestion, bloating, and muscle aches.Insomnia has been my nemesis through my menopause and I have studied all the tricks to help me combat it naturally. It is so important to prioritise sleep because sleep impacts mood and can make us more emotional. So if you are feeling fragile through perimenopause prioritise sleep. Grab a cuppa and enjoy some wisdom and wit as always. (Disclaimer any advice you provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your specific circumstances, you should consult your medical practitioner.)2021-04-0948 min
Moving Through MenopauseMove to live! Move more in your day, your week, your life...Move to live! Move more in your day, your week, your life...
There is a multi billion pound industry set up around the idea that movement is separate from your daily life. It doesn’t have to be! This week I sat down with Health and wellness coach Nikki Chamberlain; World Marathon Majors 6 Star medal winner for a chat. Why should we be moving more? What movement is best? How can we make movement a daily habit? The good news, it's never too late!!
Grab your earbuds and head out for some air and enjoy some tips and some fun as...2021-04-0742 min
Moving Through MenopauseThe attitudes of mindfulness: Non-judgement.I am fascinated by the brain and the workings of the mind. My journey to know and understand myself is ongoing and I am highly aware of the ability of my brain to transport me to places I'd really rather not go! Mind management strategies are skills like any other and take practice.
Mindfulness teacher Sune Markowitz-Shulman and I are on a mission to share some simple tools and techniques that can assist us in getting to know ourselves and adopt more mindful approaches to living.
This episode we chat about Non-Judgement. We are all guilty of making snap judgements...2021-04-0530 min
Moving Through MenopauseNutritional approaches to menopause management. Take back control naturally.This episode I am joined by Registered Nutritional Therapist Shirley Ward. Shirley is passionate about helping people to take back control of their health and to eat well through menopause. Join us to hear the ins and outs! Grab your ear buds and take a stroll or settle down with a cup of chamomile tea.
(Disclaimer any advice you provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your specific circumstances, you should consult your medical practitioner.)2021-04-0327 min
Moving Through MenopauseIs the easing of lockdown causing you anxiety?This episode I sat down with Health and wellness coach Nikki Chamberlain. We chat about some strategies to manage our stress and anxiety as lockdown is easing. If the roadmap to unlocking is a source of stress and anxiety for you then you are not alone. Grab your ear buds and take a stroll or settle down with a cup of herbal tea and join us as we unpick this topic, share some tips and a few giggles.
(Disclaimer any advice you provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your...2021-04-0132 minMoving Through MenopauseThe Attitudes of Mindfulness: A Beginners MindI am fascinated by the brain and the workings of the mind. My journey to know and understand myself is ongoing and I am highly aware of the ability of my brain to transport me to places I'd really rather not go! Mind management strategies are skills like any other and take practice.
Mindfulness teacher Sune Markowitz-Shulman and I are on a mission to share some simple tools and techniques that can assist us in getting to know ourselves and adopt more mindful approaches to living.
We kick off this episode with the beginner's mind, what it is and how...2021-03-3023 minMoving Through MenopauseBreathing, is there a wrong way?Breathing, is there a wrong way? This episode I enjoy conversation with fellow Physiotherapist Gwynn Wallace. Gwynn is a seasoned dysfunctional breathing specialist Physiotherapist and passionate about nasal breathing.
What is dysfunctional breathing, how should we breathe and why does it matter? Could it help us in our time of menopause?
Gwynn talks about his experience of delivering a 2 week intensive post covid rehabilitation programme for military personnel and shares his insights and top tips. Tape closed your mouth and breath through your nostrils. All will become clear...2021-03-2755 minMoving Through MenopauseBeauty from within - self care special!This episode I chatted with Julie Grint Coach and Reflexologist. We chatted about how facial reflexology can enhance our health and beauty, contribute to the wellbeing of our bodies and mind.
Julie says we have hands and so we have no excuses! Settle down with a cuppa and learn some secrets of self care.2021-03-1314 minMoving Through MenopauseClinical hypnosis and the menopauseIn this episode I chatted with Jacquie Whur clinical hypnotherapist about the metaphorical hats of our identity that we wear throughout our lives and how menopause can be a time when we realise we have misplaced a couple. We explore the interplay between our thoughts and emotions and most importantly how to get your mojo back in mid-life.
Are you sitting comfortably? then grab your ear buds, close your eyes and journey with us into the workings of the mind.2021-03-0620 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause and CBDThis episode I chat with Nick Tulloch CEO of Voyager Life Limited. Nick gives me the lowdown on the potential health benefits of the hemp plant derived CBD or canabidiol and how a woman of a certain age may benefit. Importantly he reminds us that it is always important to discuss with your doctor before taking any supplement. I am not endorsing this or any product merely sharing a variety of wellness information. You be the judge. Grab a cuppa and settle down for this interesting conversation.2021-02-2719 minMoving Through MenopauseWellness, Health and Fitness in a Pandemic - A Wake up Call!This episode my guest is Jeff Wellstead, The challenges of maintaining a healthy midlife are universal, Jeffs honesty and humour makes for an interesting conversation.
Jeff' was an athlete in his youth but a sedentary work life and a busy family took their toll on his health. He gained a lot of weight and Type 2 diabetes came knocking. Jeff was well on his way back to health when Covid 19 came and threw a spanner in the works. Enter yours truly.
Jeff shares his experiences of gastric bypass surgery and now he is keen to find his way back to a...2021-02-2638 minMoving Through MenopauseCreate a life you love and deserve!This epidsode I chatted to Patrizia Pisano a life coach and meditation leader. We chat about the beliefs that we adopt unknowingly and how survival strategies and shielding mechanisms can result in behaviours such as overachieving and perfectionism.
By challenging self limiting beliefs and reprogramming your mindset it is possible to rewrite your life and step into your authentic self.
Grab your earpods and take a stroll with us or take a notepad as we reveal some tips to unravel this puzzle in the mind.2021-02-1626 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause, is it on your radar?This time I am talking with Sherilyn Ooi. Sheralin is a coach and trainer and younger (than me) woman and I am curious to discover what she knows about menopause. Should this be a conversation we are having sooner? Where do we get our information from and why are are mothers keeping this to themselves? Playing it down or misremembering? Some honesty and some giggles. Grab your ear buds and take a few steps with us or take a break from your screens and do let me know your thoughts. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to...2021-02-1027 minMoving Through MenopauseFitness, why bother?This week the tables were turned and I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Graham Coath. Graham is passionate about wellness and we had a chat about fitness. What is fitness, Is it ever too late to get fit and how might we go about it . Graham is a hoot, so grab your Fitbit (other devices are available), pop in the earbuds and make a start on your 10,000 steps. Feel free to stand on 1 leg or hold a small child at arms length, whatever floats your boat. A giggle and some good common sense advice ensues. Disclaimer- The content...2021-02-0536 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause and Intimate HealthThis week I had the pleasure of chatting with Lavinia Winch the YES Ambassador. I get the lowdown on the signs and symptoms of Vaginal dryness and we discuss the many treatments available for us to moisturise and lubricate as we move through menopause.
If you would like to have a look at some valuable resources put together by Lavinia, click this link: https://bit.ly/3nV5yuG
Grab a mirror and settle down with a cuppa. All will become clear!
Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice...2021-01-3030 minMoving Through MenopauseNew Year, New You? Want to know the secrets that make your resolutions stick?This episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Nikki Chamberlain, Integrative Health Coach and ultra distance runner. Midlife is a pivotal time on the wellness continuum, so why not grab the bull by the horns and get a grip on your health.
Have a look at Nikki’s special offering: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Mwm_6TY46PDT8xxxfMZ_TxNwfdAK9esPU-XCuBrBpM/edit
We share top tips and a step by step approach to help anyone seeking to adopt new healthy habits and make them stick. Settle down and spend 30 minutes of your life with us and learn how to...2021-01-2331 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause: Who am I now?This episode I chatted with Tamar Challis, a qualified person centred counsellor and coach specialising in women’s mental health and managing life transitions such as divorce, menopause, redundancy and retirement.
I have had my challenges in coming to terms with my current life state and creating my new identity has been a process. We talk through the mental health challenges of the empty nest, work and relationship changes and how exercise among other things can reconnect us with our bodies. Menopause presents us all with a variety of challenges but it can be an opportunity to reinvent yourself and th...2021-01-1625 minMoving Through MenopauseComplementary approaches to menopause managementThis week I chatted to Felicia Foster experienced Natural Health consultant and Homeopath. Whatever your belief system we are all individuals and there is not a one size fits all approach. We share some stories and offer some insights into complementary approaches to the management of menopause and beyond. Grab your earpods for company and take a stroll, or grab a cuppa and keep up the liquids. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Doctor or other healthcare provider...2021-01-0934 minMoving Through MenopauseManaging menopause with medical astrology and how to source remedies from your garden!This week I spoke to experienced Wellbeing Practitioner Clare Ottewell. Claire offers a holistic, natural approach using a combination of Aromatherapy, Wild Medicinal Plants and Witchery for a Cleaner, Greener, Leaner Life. We talk all things herbal and learn how to free our inner goddess. So grab your ear pods and take a stroll or sit down with a cup of nettle tea, a favourite of the romans.
Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Doctor or other healthcare...2021-01-0227 minMoving Through MenopauseAromatherapy for stress sleep, heated moments and PETS!!This week I chatted with Jan Alexander. Jan is a Doterra Wellness advocate and she workswith businesses and individuals, teaching the benefits of doTERRA therapeutic grade essential oils. She tells me a bout the oils and supplements and the benefits and how they can help and support us through the menopause and beyond. So grab your ear pods and take a stroll or sit down with a cuppa and enjoy hearing how beneficial a knees up with your extended family members could be, even over the airwaves! Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be...2020-12-1132 minMoving Through MenopauseA Mindful Menopause!A wonderful conversation this week with Sune Markowitz-Shulman about mindful approaches to wellness. Sune is a qualified nutritional therapist, mindfulness teacher and trained chef.
We discuss how to nurture mind and body and explore skills and tools to promote optimal physical and mental wellbeing approaching menopause and beyond. So grab your ear pods and take a stroll or sit down with a cuppa and enjoy hearing how beneficial a knees up with your extended family members could be, even over the airwaves! Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical...2020-12-0539 min
Moving Through MenopauseA Mindful Menopause!A wonderful conversation this week with Sune Markowitz-Shulman about mindful approaches to wellness. Sune is a qualified nutritional therapist, mindfulness teacher and trained chef.
We discuss how to nurture mind and body and explore skills and tools to promote optimal physical and mental wellbeing approaching menopause and beyond. So grab your ear pods and take a stroll or sit down with a cuppa and enjoy hearing how beneficial a knees up with your extended family members could be, even over the airwaves! Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical...2020-11-2900 minMoving Through MenopauseAcupuncture for menopause? Why not!This week I chatted with Kinesiologist and TCM acupuncturist June Tranmer. June qualified as a Touch for Health instructor (basic Kinesiology) in 1987 and as an acupuncturist from the Northern College of Acupuncture in 1991. We chat about the many and varied approaches to management of menopause symptoms using methods such as acupuncture,, cupping, acupressure and food energetics (working with balancing your energy with the right foods for your individual needs). There is no one size fits all approach to management of menopause and I hope this conversation reflects that. So grab your ear pods and take a stroll or sit down...2020-11-2933 minMoving Through MenopauseHow intergenerational music and movement sessions can create life enhancing social interactions!How would you like to experience a feeling of joy, being more active, be in the moment and let go?
This week Specialist Physiotherapist Clare McCarroll joined me to discuss how intergenerational music and movement sessions can create life enhancing social interactions, fun, enjoyment and increased activity and movement. http://shortwork.org.uk/holistic-harmonies/
Times of transition can lead to social isolation and leave us feeling lonely. Not to mention the enforced isolation brought about by a global pandemic. Older people, those living alone, even young people, no one is immune.
So grab your ear pods and take a stroll...2020-11-2226 minMoving Through MenopauseWhat happens to our eyes as we age with Bansi DhamechaThis week I talked to Optometrist Bansi Dhamecha. Bansi is the Director of Optotor, passionate about eye health and a font of knowledge. You will enjoy this enlightening and entertaining conversation. If you ever wondered what is happening to our eyes as we age and even if you didn't! Some excellent advice and some fun as always. Grab your earpods and get some air, sit down with a cuppa and look away from your screens! Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the...2020-11-1232 min
Moving Through MenopauseNon-hormonal management of menopause symptoms through nutrition and supplementationThis week I chatted with Eileen Durward. Eileen has worked in the health industry for over 20 years, including work in vegan catering and health store retailing. For the past 15 years she has worked in the Education Department at A. Vogel, lecturing and playing a key role in running the Helpline.
We discussed the non-hormonal management of menopause symptoms through nutrition and supplementation. Grab your ear-pods and take a stroll or settle down with a cuppa and enjoy this weeks conversation. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis...2020-10-3043 minMoving Through MenopausePerimenopause ManagementThis episode I catch up with Dr Joshi MS Obstetrician and gynaecologist, MRCOG, Fellow in Maternal medicine. We talk about peri menopause management through lifestyle measures and discuss some of the medical management available. Grab your earpods and take a stroll or enjoy a cuppa. Enjoy some stories delivered with a dose of common sense as always. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Doctor or other healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition...2020-10-2224 minMoving Through MenopauseAll about bones!This Episode Helen Clare and I chat about Bones and the menopause. Helen and I enjoy a chat about our favourite topic and how exercise can help us to live well for longer. Helen is a menopause coach and she was interested to hear all about Bones and exercise which was just as well!
Grab your earpods and take a stroll or enjoy a cuppa. Enjoy some stories delivered with a dose of common sense as always. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always...2020-10-2240 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause ManagementThis episode I talk to Dr Joshi MS Obstetrician and gynaecologist, MRCOG, Fellow in Maternal medicine. We talk about menopause management including pelvic health and HRT. Grab your earpods and take a stroll or enjoy a cuppa. Enjoy some stories delivered with a dose of common sense as always. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Doctor or other healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in...2020-10-1132 minMoving Through MenopauseBullying and the MenopauseDon't suffer in silence
In this episode Phillipa chats with Dr Sairah Qureshi Phd. Sairah is a life and health coach with a specialism in non physical stress and bullying. We talked about bullying and its forms, some tips for dealing with bullying at work and how to look after ourselves if we find ourselves the victim of a bully. Grab your earpods and take a stroll or enjoy a cuppa. Enjoy some stories delivered with a dose of common sense as always.Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional...2020-10-0720 minMoving Through MenopauseManaging PainThis week I talk with Lou Morgan an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. In her current role Lou guides people who have chronic pain to manage symptoms and live life to the fullest. We shed some light on the workings of the brain and discuss lifestyle measures which can impact positively on the pain experience. Grab your ear-pods and take a stroll or settle down with a cuppa and enjoy this weeks conversation. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Doctor...2020-09-2633 minMoving Through MenopauseThe workings of the mind and how thoughts, feelings and experiences can shape us.In this episode I chat to Danny Allman. He offers some insights into the workings of the mind and how thoughts, feelings and experiences can shape us. Are we a 'me' or is this an illusion, can we unlearn and let go of our stories and let life happen. Meditation, breath work and mindful practices support the body mind to grow and notice. We talk some more about my hormones and my story.
Grab your earpods and take a stroll or settle down with a cuppa. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a...2020-09-1841 minMoving Through MenopauseNutrition - To diet or not to diet?This week I spoke to Rebecca Heald (Nutrition coach) about weight gain during the menopause including:
✅ emotional eating - what it is and where it stems from
✅ diet culture - the way in which our body has been programmed to think the only way to achieve good health, well-being and social status is by making our bodies smaller – or what we call the “thin” ideal.
Grab your ear pods and make a start on your 10,000 steps or Pour a cuppa and relax with us.
Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for profession...2020-09-0339 minMoving Through MenopauseA Better BrainIn this episode Phillipa talks to Susan Nightingale, Chartered Neurological Physiotherapist about the Brain. Reduced levels of Oestrogen can impact memory before or during menopause. It has a role in regulating a variety of brain chemicals, along with many functions of the nervous system.
As your body’s oestrogen levels decrease this can cause occasional lapses in brain function, resulting in short-term memory issues. Susan is all to aware of what can go wrong in her work with stroke patients but there are lots of things we can all do to protect the brain and improve our brain function. So ge...2020-08-2340 minMoving Through MenopauseTop tips to keep our hair healthy around and beyond the menopause.Most women find that their hair loses volume and length around menopause. This is due to falling oestrogen levels. We may also find that hair breaks more easily as the hair is naturally more fragile. So what can we do?
For this weeks podcast I talked to my hairdresser and we uncovered some top tips to keep our hair healthy around and beyond the menopause.
My thanks to John Ingham (Belle Vous Hair and Beauty LN6 9YW) Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always...2020-08-1025 minMoving Through MenopauseMenopause, HRT and tips to manage weight around the middle.This week Phillipa talks to Sorina Evans a Practice Nurse and friend. We talk about the menopause and HRT and some tips for managing weight gain around the middle. Grab your ear pods and make a start on your 10,000 steps or Pour a cuppa and relax with us. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Doctor or other healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking...2020-08-0227 minMoving Through MenopauseIs Personal Coaching only for the rich and famous? Nicky Dewhirst-Vickers says NO!In this Episode Phillipa talks to Nicky Dewhirst-Vickers about her role as a Professional Performance Coach. Are you at a crossroads? There’s no doubt menopause is a time of transition so if you ever wondered whether coaching is something you might benefit from? or maybe you just wondered what all the hype is about? Nikki sheds some light on what coaching is and how coaching can help anyone.
As ever the conversation is informative but light hearted with something for everyone, grab a cuppa and enjoy X
Nicky can be contacted at Nicky@optimal-best.co.uk2020-07-2534 minMoving Through MenopauseSimple tips for Better balance.In this Episode I talk to Susan Nightingale, Chartered Physiotherapist and neuro-specialist about better balance. Learn about some simple tips and advice to help you improve your balance. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Doctor or other healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.2020-07-1821 minMoving Through MenopauseHow simple breathing exercises help breathing disorders and manage anxiety.In this Episode I talk to Kate Parrott A Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist; a Cardiovascular and Respiratory Specialist. Kate has experience of helping people who have breathing pattern disorders (BPD) and is trained in the Buteyko breathing technique. Physiotherapy to help breathing disorders such as asthma, COPD, and BPD is often overlooked but Kate talks very eloquently about how simple breathing exercises can be hugely beneficial for people. Additional assistance available for those suffering from breathing pattern disorders is available at the following website: https://www.physiotherapyforbpd.org.uk/
Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or...2020-07-1839 minMoving Through MenopausePilates and Pelvic Floor health.This episode I am talking to Cara Tatterton about the Pelvic Floor and Pilates. If the thought of jumping on the trampoline sends chills down your spine perhaps your pelvic floor is in need of some attention. Many of my ladies report how pilates has helped their pelvic floor, and this can indeed be the case when taught well. But abdominal strengthening exercises can equally put a strain on the pelvic floor as can resistance training and some Yoga and Pilates exercises. Join us to discover how to care for your pelvic floor with Pilates. NHS website https://www.nhs...2020-06-2132 minMoving Through MenopauseHow to start making heathy changes in your life during lockdown and onwards.This week I talk to health promotion specialist and friend Joanne about making heathy changes in your life during lockdown and onwards.
Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Doctor or other healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.2020-06-1328 minMoving Through MenopauseHow ladies of a certain age can use exercise to protect our bones at and after the menopausePhillipa talks to Chartered Physiotherapist Susan Nightingale and discuss how ladies of a certain age can use exercise to protect our bones at and after the menopause.
Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Doctor or other healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.2020-06-1322 min
Moving Through MenopauseMenopause and Bone Healthy Pilates.This week a conversation with Paediatric Nurse Julie Smith. Julie is introducing more exercise into her life approaching the menopause and we discuss how to exercise safely, the importance of ideal posture and alignment and how to look after your joints. We chat about supplements, nutrition and much more. Disclaimer- The content of this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your Doctor or other healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in se...2020-06-0633 min